In This Issue:

1. Democratic Party Headquarters Open House This Thursday
2. Don't Forget to Vote in Tuesday's Run-Off
3. Want to Work on Voter Registration and Outreach? Join Us Tuesday Night
4. Yellow Dog Democrat T-Shirts Now Available
5. Local Fundraiser for Attorney General Roy Cooper
6. Don't Miss Our Local Democratic Fundraisers: The Shrimperoo and The Give-Away
7. Two New Groups: NC Veterans for Kerry-Edwards and The MOB (Mothers Opposing Bush)

1. Democratic Party Headquarters Open House This Thursday

We have opened the Democratic Party Headquarters earlier than usual this year in response to excitement over the Kerry/Edwards ticket and a renewed interest from county residents in the local Democratic Party. Our Headquarters is at 101 S. Main Street in Lexington, across the street from J. Edwards. Please plan to stop by our Open House this Thursday, August 19, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. The regular monthly meeting of the Democratic Women will take place there at 7:00 p.m.

We've got all kinds of campaign materials including bumper stickers, buttons, and yard signs for many of the local and state candidates, as well as Kerry-Edwards, with more materials coming in all the time. We also have some great Democratic Party bumper stickers and buttons, including a couple that will make great gifts for your Republican friends who no longer support Bush-Cheney ("Republicans for Kerry" and "Bush Made Me a Democrat").

Our regular office hours are Wednesdays from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Fridays from Noon - 2:00 p.m. In September, we will expand our hours to include 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays, as well as more hours during the week.

Special thanks to the Democratic Women for setting up and managing Headquarters. If you'd like to volunteer to work at the Headquarters, you can complete the form on our website, stop by when the office is open, or call our HQ Volunteer Coordinator Aurelia Smith at 249-9795.

2. Don't Forget to Vote in Tuesday's Run-Off

Democrats need to vote in the run-off for Superintendent of Public Instruction tomorrow, Tuesday, August 17, 2004. The candidates are June Atkinson ( www.june4schools.com) and Marshall Stewart ( www.stewartforstudents.org). The Dispatch reported that it will cost the County $40,000 to conduct this run-off, so let's get our tax dollars worth and vote!

3. Want to Work on Voter Registration and Outreach? Join Us Tuesday Night

The Davidson County Democratic Party's Voter Outreach Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Headquarters (101 S. Main St. in Lexington). The committee will be finalizing its schedule of voter registration events and organizing its Get-Out-the-Vote (GOTV) efforts for the upcoming election. All party members are welcome to attend. For more information, contact committee chairman Edgar Miller at 249-2043 or edgarmiller@earthlink.net.

4. Yellow Dog Democrat T-Shirts Now Available

The Democratic Women of Davidson County are selling Yellow Dog Democrat T-shirts. They come in two styles, Modern Dog and Scruffy Dog, and are available in M-L-XL and in red, navy, white, and grey. Get yours for $15 at Headquarters or at the Shrimperoo. These shirts are a must-have for Davidson County Democrats and because they aren't dated to this election season, you can wear them for years!

What's a Yellow Dog Democrat, you ask? Yellow Dog Democrats are voters who are loyal to the Democratic Party. The term was first used in 1928 when a Democratic Senator from Alabama backed the Republican candidate for President. His fellow Southern Democrats were disgusted that he had crossed party lines, and the saying, "I'd vote for a yellow dog if he ran on the Democratic ticket" was born. Today, a Yellow Dog Democrat is a proud Southern Democrat.

5. Local Fundraiser for Attorney General Roy Cooper

Cal and Elizabeth Cunningham are hosting a fundraiser for the re-election campaign of Attorney General Roy Cooper at their home at 118 West Third Avenue in Lexington on August 26. Tickets are $100 per person, $125 per couple, $250 to sponsor, and $500 to host. Call 249-0624 to RSVP by Friday, August 20. For more information on Roy Cooper, see www.roycooper.com.

6. Don't Miss Our Local Democratic Fundraisers: The Shrimperoo and The Give-Away

The Democratic Party Shrimperoo is just two weeks away on Monday, August 30, at Jack's Seafood Restaurant in Welcome. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at Headquarters or by calling Jan White at 248-2848.

On Thursday, September 30, the Democratic Women will host a $3,000 Give-Away at American Legion Post #8 in Lexington. Tickets are $100, which includes a social hour and dinner for two. The first presidential debate is tentatively scheduled for this night, so we may be watching the debate too. You can get tickets at Headquarters or by calling Elizabeth Cunningham at 249-0624 or Kivi Miller at 249-2043. If you want your lucky number, call soon!

By participating in Democratic Party fundraisers like this, you help us raise money for the voter education and outreach programs that can make a big difference on Election Day.

7. Two New Groups: NC Veterans for Kerry-Edwards and The MOB (Mothers Opposing Bush)

We want to let you know about two groups that are actively seeking members in Davidson County. Neither group is Democratic per se, but they both support the Kerry-Edwards ticket.

NC Veterans for Kerry/Edwards is a statewide organization where veterans are joining together in a single aim: to make John Kerry our next President. Men, women, old, young, Republicans, Democrats and independents, all members of NC Veterans for Kerry share the belief that America needs qualified, trustworthy leadership--and that John Kerry is the candidate who will provide it. The group has a major rally planned for 2:00 p.m., August 28, at Rowan Park in Fayetteville. For more information or to join, visit www.ncveteransforkerry.org. You can also sign up at our local Headquarters.

The MOB (Mothers Opposing Bush) is a national group of mothers and others who oppose George W. Bush because his administration's policies endanger our families and our country. MOB's mission is to get the facts out, get the voters out, and get this administration out of office. Kivi Miller has signed up as the Sister City leader for Lexington/Davidson County and invites all mothers and others to join the MOB! For more information or to join, visit www.mob.org. We also have MOB materials at our local Headquarters.