The Coalition of Democratic and Progressive Organizations of Central Ohio

COALITION NEWS

August 8, 2008

Coalition Groups

Activities & Events

FCDP Judicial Salute

ODP -Poll Workers Needed

Campaign for Change

Activities and Events

The Candidates

COALITION GROUPS

AUGUST

Wednesday, August 13 @ 7 PM

Important Coalition Board Meeting

Location: Progress Ohio (251 S. Third St.)

AGENDA: Campaign Strategies, Activating Our Organizations, Critical Issues, Etc.

We really need to get together to discuss how we’re going to pull things together for this campaign season!!!

Monday, August 18 @ 6pm

Southeast Democratic Club Meeting

Have any questions or need info please contact Sharon @ 260-6718 or southeastdems@aol.com Location: Madison Township Community Center,

4575 Madison Lane, Groveport, OH

Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Westerville Dems Meeting

Location: Westerville Public Library (Room A), 126 S State St., Westerville, OH 43081

Wednesday, August 20 at 6:30 PM

Northeast Area Democratic Club Meeting

Location: Gillie Recreation Center, 2100 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229

Tuesday, August 26, 6:30 PM

Gahanna Progressives

Meet and greet starts at 6 PM. Come early and socialize.

Stephen Renner is providing information on: ‘Our Carbon Footprint’. Stephen is a scientist and the discussion should be very useful.

Bring some snacks to share if you wish. We may also have a candidate visit after our program.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 7:00-8:30 P.M

Uptown Progressives

Location: Design Group 515 E. Main Street

Two-Part Program: Part 1: Forum on Judicial Importance; Part 2: Design of the New Franklin County Courthouse. Sam Rosenthal, LEED, AP, Design Group

For Design Group directions www.dgcolumbus.com

Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m.

Southwest Dems

No meeting are scheduled for the summer. The next meeting will be Sept. in the Jackson Township Administration Building on Hoover Road in Grove City.

FRANKLIN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

2008 Judicial Salute

Keynote Speaker

Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray

Candidate for Attorney General

Monday, August 18, 2008

Receiving Line — 12:00 PM

Keynote Address — 1:00 PM

The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel

50 North Third Street

$150 per person

$1500 per table of nine (plus one Democratic official)

RSVP to TJ Brown at 614-507-6406 or by email at tjbrown@mac.com @ $150 per person or $1500 per table of nine (plus one Democratic official)

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Central Committee members of the Franklin County Democratic Party will have a MANDATORY TRAINING on the new Ward Handbook. Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 6pm. Location: Ohio Democratic Party HQ at 340 E. Fulton St., Columbus, OH 43215.

Please RSVP to Zach Manifold by calling 224-1193, ext. 2 or emailing zachmanifold@fcdp.org.

OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Help Democrats Win – Become a Neighbor Leader

Counties throughout Ohio needed your help. Contact Jennifer Dillard

jennifer@ohiodems.org and begin the process today.

Help Promote and Protect the Vote

Poll Workers Needed

The Ohio Democratic Party is assisting boards of election with their recruitment efforts. There are more than 800 precincts in Franklin Co. that must have a democratic presiding judge. In addition, 2 or more additional democratic poll/precinct judges at the roughly 820 precincts in the county. Similar situations exist in all of Ohio’s major metropolitan areas.

Let’s face it, regardless of our efforts to get people to vote early, there are those who will wait until Election Day. The combination of new voting machines, thousands of first time voters, lengthy and confusing ballot issues, etc. will no doubt contribute to delays in the voting process. Add to that the anticipated voter challenges by republican judges and other attempts to suppress the vote and predictions of long lines and confusion will certainly become a reality. We must have smart, confident, alert, diligent, poll workers.

If you or someone you know is interested in being a precinct election official, in Franklin Co. you can apply on line at http://198.30.81.211/boe/precinct-official/index.aspx. We are tracking applicants referred through our recruitment process. Let us know you’ve applied by emailing barousey2@yahoo.com or the election protection office promotethevote@ohiodems.org . For other BOEs visit http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/boeDirectory.aspx.

Poll workers participate in the election by overseeing the voting process. Having competent people in those positions is critical. Ensuring that qualified voters are given the correct information and are allowed to cast their vote is a function of that position.

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Women’s Caucus Lapel Pin

The caucus has been challenged to sell at least 100 of these. Tell every woman you know. They cost $5 with 20% of the proceeds going to the Women’s Caucus. Order yours today. http://www.democraticstuff.com/Democratic-Lapel-Pins-s/720.htm. Happy shopping!!

Liz Shirey, Women’s Caucus Director

CAMPAIGN FOR CHANGE

BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT

Max Blachman, Political Director for Northern Franklin Co.

mblachman@ohioforchange

Heidi Johnson-Young, Political Director for Southern Franklin

hjohnsonyoung@ohioforchange

23 full-time field organizers in Franklin County

Northern FC: 6180 Huntley Road (opens Monday, August 11)

Southern FC: 193 E. Rich Street (614)224-8600

Volunteers Are Needed – Here’s what you can do:

Host an information meeting/party in their homes.
Call people your community
House a volunteer or staff person
Work in the office
Canvas and/or register voters
Provide food, water, snacks, etc.
Donate office furniture, equipment, supplies

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR

Neighbor to Neighbor, an exciting new tool that allows us to print off lists of our neighbors to contact about this campaign and this movement.

I know sometimes the political process seems impossible, superficial, and worse. But we’re changing that. We’re building a campaign of the people, by the people, and for the people. So please take a moment to learn more about how you can help with our new Neighbor to Neighbor tool, here’s the link: http://my.barackobama.com/n2n

Great Idea! CARS and CAKES for GAS CARDS (Fundraising)

Starting now, YOU can help someone get voters to the polls on election day, even if you don’t drive!! While the weather is warm, host Car Washes and Bake Sales to raise money to purchase gas cards. ALL AGES CAN PARTICIPATE IN THESE PROJECTS. Let’s not allow high gas prices to discourage people with the time (but not the funds) from volunteering for this valuable way to help Sen. Obama. Gas cards can be donated to local campaign headquarters, churches volunteering their vans/buses to take people to the polls, or individuals helping transport voters within their own neighborhoods. Please schedule as many car washes and bake sales as you can, purchase $10 gas cards, and work with local organizations to assure everyone can make it to the polls.

How Walkable is Your Neighborhood?

Tis the season for political leg stretching. Whether it?s delivering campaign lit or knocking on doors. Politicians and volunteers are braving the heat to make contact with potential supporters. Let?s face it, maneuvering some turfs is easier than others. Want to know about your neighborhood walk-ability? Visit

http://www.walkscore.com/rankings/Columbus/

ACTIVITIES and EVENTS

August

Saturday, August 9

5:30 PM — 7:30 PM

Danielle Blue for Senate Fundraiser

Fonderlac Country Club’s Ballroom,

1140 Paulin Road, Poland, OH 44514

Suggested Contribution: $50. Please reply to Lisa at (330) 629-8877 or rsvp@blueforohio.com

Tuesday, August 12

7:30 PM

Licking County Democrats Open House

Location: new headquarters at 15 W. Church St. at the Arcade. The public is welcome.

The open house will begin at approximately 7:30 p.m., following a brief business meeting of the Licking County Democratic Club at 7 p.m.

In addition to local candidates, visitors will be 12^th District Democratic Congressional Candidate David Robinson, Malik Hubbard and Rebecca Pearcy from the Ohio Democratic Party and Jeremy Bird from the Barack Obama campaign.

The Democratic office will be open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Aug. 17, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. thereafter. Weekend hours are flexible, so call ahead to 740-349-8273. For more information, check www.lickingcountydemocraticparty.com

Tuesday, August 12

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Join Ohio Democratic Party Chair Chris Redfern for a Fundraiser for Congressional Candidate David Robinson

Hosted by: Kelly & David Vaziri and TaKeysha Sheppard Cheney 7537 Lambton Park Rd., New Albany

August 13

Congressional Forum CANCELLED

The Coalition of Democratic and Progressive Organizations of Central Ohio will present a Congressional Forum at the Ohio Democratic Party

Wednesday, August 13

7:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Benefit for Rep. Dan Stewart w/Governor Ted Strickland Confluence Park

679 W Spring St, Columbus, OH 43215. Suggested contribution $100, Sponsor $250, Host $500. E-mail Dan.Stewart@yahoo.com for more info or to sponsor or host

Wednesday, August 13

6:30-8:30p.m.

Fundraiser for Danielle Blue for Senate “Special Guest” Frances Strickland

Come out and receive the royal treatment, while supporting Candidate Danielle Blue. Barbara Sokol is known for her generosity, grace, taste and style. Enjoy an evening in her luxurious home. Location: 2346 Fishinger Road, Columbus, OH 43221. Students – $25 Bronze – $100 Silver – $250 Gold – $500 Sponsor – $1000. Please reply to Laura Pietenpol at 614-581-4759 or by email to her at laura@blueforohio.com.

Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 6:30 PM

Board of Election Meeting

Allocation of Voting Machines

A public hearing will be held to solicit input on the preliminary report and proposed voting machine allocation

for the 2008 General Election. The hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m.

and will be held in the West Conference Room of Franklin County

Memorial Hall located at 280 East Broad Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio 43215.

http://vote. franklincountyoh io.gov/boe/ assets/pdf/ 2008/general/ gen2008-voting- machine-allocati on.pdf

Thursday, August 14

5:30 PM — 7:00 PM

Fundraiser for Marian Harris, 19th HD

Club 185,

185 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43215. Host Committee: $250, Friend: $150, Supporter: $50

To RSVP call 614/783-3490 or email ryan@linwoodservices.com

August 14 @ 6:00pm

Nancy Garland Hosts Event for Gahanna Progressives

Location: Woodside Green Park 213 Camrose Ct. Gahanna

Web Address: http://www.nancygarland.com

This is an opportunity to talk to Nancy one on one and learn how her experience can benefit Gahanna if she is elected to the Ohio House of Representatives for our district, the 20th. The Democratic Party plans to work hard this time around to take our district back from the Republican, Jim McGregor. If we can get a Democratic majority in the Ohio House, there is a better chance for the economic and social progress that is currently lagging in Ohio.

Thursday, August 14

5:30 PM — 7:30 PM

Dingus for Judge Fundraiser

High Beck,

564 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Suggested Contribution $35. Domestic Pitchers & Pizza Provided Please RSVP by email to Jordan@dingusforjudge.com by phone: 614.542.0220

Friday, August 15 at 5:00 PM

Rich Cordray for Ohio A.G. office-warming party (Meeting)

http://www.CordrayforOhio.com Ohio’s State Treasurer Rich Cordray was the first statewide office holder to endorse Sen. Barack Obama for President, and did so on February 17th, 2008, saying: “I believe in Senator Obama’s inspirational message and his effort to create a politics that will bring people together. That is the kind of leadership we are working to provide in Ohio, and it is badly needed to change the federal government in Washington.” Now, Rich is running in a special election for Ohio Attorney General and needs your help! Please come to our office-warming party to meet Rich, the campaign staff, and get involved in the campaign. To learn more about Rich and Sen. Barack Obama, please visit http://action.CordrayforOhio.com/Obama

Location: Cordray for Ohio Attorney General Campaign HQ, 300 South Fourth, Suite 100. Contact Ph 227-3330

Friday, August 15

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

A Night Out for Obama @ BOMA

It’s a party and you’re invited! Come out and meet other people dedicated to helping Barack Obama become our next President.

For more information, contact the Ohio Young Black Democrats ohioybd@gmail.com Suggested Minimum Donation: $50 All donations go to the DNC Obama victory fund.

Monday, August 18

2008 Judicial Salute Lunch

Keynote speaker is Ohio Treasurer and Candidate for Ohio Attorney Richard Cordray

A Renaissance Hotel” 50 N. Third Street in Downtown Columbus. Receiving Line: 12:00 PM Keynote Address: 1:00 PM $150 per person $1500 per table of nine (plus one elected official) RSVP to TJ Brown at 614-507-6406 or by email at tjbrown@mac.com

Tuesday, August 19

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Former Chairman Denny White’s Retirement Party

Planks of Parsons, 743 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

Tuesday, August 19

5:30 PM

Franklin County Democratic Women/FCDW Meeting

FCDP HQ,

271 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215

Wednesday, August 20

5:30 PM — 7:30 PM

Carlton Weddington Fundraiser

“Round 2″ @ The Round Bar, Round Bar, 650 S High St, Columbus, OH 4320. Suggested contribution: $75. Contact Amanda Trump: amanda@tacticaledgeltd.com or 299-3343

Wednesday, August 20

5:30 PM — 7:30 PM

Kilroy House Party Fundraiser

At the home of Jan Fleming, 44 East California Ave., Columbus, OH 43202. Contribution Levels Patron $150 Supporter $100 Friend $50

Please RSVP to Tyler at (614) 545-4070 x3, or Tyler@kilroyforcongress.com

Thursday, August 21

5:30 PM — 7:30 PM

Carlton Weddington Fundraiser

King-Lincoln Gateway Building, 750 East Long Street, Columbus, OH. Suggested Contribution: $50 RSVP to Amanda Trump at 299.3343 or amanda@tacticaledgeltd.com

August 25-28

2008 Democratic National Convention

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28

SENATOR OBAMA ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION

Breaking the mold of traditional political Conventions, Senator Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for President of the United States at Denver’s INVESCO Field at Mile High. INVESCO Field can accommodate more than 75,000 people and will be the site of the 2008 Democratic Convention’s final day of programming on Thursday, August 28, 2008.

HINT: Thinking about having a host party or fundraiser Thurs, August 28 is the perfect time.

Thursday, August 28

Convention Watch Party Presented by The Change Agency

Location: Columbus Urban League

Join young black professional as we watch this historic moment.

Thursday, August 28, 6:30-Midnight

WADC’s Democratic National Convention-Watching Party! and Candidate Meet-and-Greet!

Where: The Holiday Inn Griswold Ballroom, 7077 N. High Street, Worthington (On the corner of Caren Avenue) Cash Bar, ordering off the menu.

Even if you can’t attend the convention in Colorado, we can still promise you a special evening right here in Worthington, while Sen. Obama makes his acceptance speech! WADC has rented the Griswold Ball Room at the Worthington Holiday Inn the evening of Thursday, August 28, to allow interested Democrats to view Sen. Obama’s acceptance speech and other events on the final day of the Denver Convention. We have arranged for an audiovisual package to project campaign events onto a large screen. In addition, candidates who are not attending the convention will attend. Tables will be set up to allow participating campaigns to pass out material and sign up workers. Historical Note: WADC held a similar event at the same location in 2004, when Democrats gathered to meet U.S. Senate Candidate Eric Fingerhut and watch the convention. About 250 people attended.

September

Wednesday, September 3

Meeting FCDP Central and Executive Committee (tentative)

Tuesday, September 30

General election absentee ballots must be ready (35 days before general election) ………………………………..3509.01, 3511.04

Early Voting and Absentee voting begins 35 days before primary and general elections and ends the day before the election. The only exception is for voters hospitalized due to emergencies, which is discussed under “Absentee Deadlines.” (Absentee voting need not begin 35 days before a special election. You may contact your county board of elections to learn if a special election is being held in your precinct and, if so, when absentee ballots will be available.) Once absentee ballots are available for voting, an absentee voter may either vote in person at the county board of elections office, or mail your application to: ABSENTEE DEPARTMENT, Franklin County Board of Elections

280 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 462-3100 Absentee

October

Monday, Oct. 6 Deadline for voter registration

for general election (30 days before general election) ……………………………………3503.19

All voters must be registered by October 6, 2008 to be eligible to vote in the November 4th General Election.

Registrations must post marked no later than thirty days before Election Day per Ohio Revised Code 3503.19. If not mailed the registration must be at the board of elections no later than thirty days before an election.

November

Nov. 4 General Election Day

-polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ……………………………………………………….. 3501.01, .32

Absentee ballots, other than those of out-of-country voters, must be received by the

boards of elections by 7:30 p.m. ………………………………………………………………………………………………..3509.05, 3511.11

Voter or voter’s minor child hospitalized because of medical emergency,

voter may apply for absentee ballot until 3 p.m. …………………………………………………………………………………………3509.08

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Faith Vote Columbus Vote Early Project

88 churches and other religious organizations will bus members and the public to the BOE voting location

FMI contact Michael Cole: 614-599-5534, mcole@thothonline.com or Ari Lipman: 617-852-6405, ari_lipman@gmail.com, Fax: 614-487-8676 www.ohio-iaf.org. Summer Events (PDF)

SECRETARY OF STATE