News & Events for Davidson County Democrats
September 29, 2004

Last Chance to Get Your $3,000 Give Away Ticket

We have just a few more tickets for our $3,000 Give Away left. Call Elizabeth Cunningham today, Wednesday, at 249-0624 if you'd like one. They are $100 and include one chance at the Grand Prize, plus dinner for two at the American Legion Post #8 in Lexington, Thursday, September 30, at 6:00 p.m. You need NOT be present to win!

Voting: How Sweet It Is! -- Voter Registration Party with Free Gourmet Desserts

The Democratic Party is hosting a last-chance voter registration party on Thursday, October 7 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Headquarters, 101 S. Main Street, in Lexington. Come savor the sweetness of freedom (and free gourmet desserts!) while you register to vote. Already registered? Come fill out our Voter Pledge Card, which says you promise to vote this year.

The voter registration deadline is October 8, so join us on October 7 and we'll help make sure your form is completed correctly and submitted on time. We are also offering prizes for the people who bring in or refer the most new registered voters, so grab your unregistered friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers, and come on down to Main Street for a special treat!

Calling All Democrats: We Need Help with Phone Banking

Starting next week, we will be making Get-Out-The-Vote phone calls to targeted precincts several nights a week. On Wednesday nights, staff from the Erskine Bowles Senate campaign will be at our Lexington Headquarters working with our volunteers to make calls on Bowles' behalf. We need volunteers at Headquarters from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on several nights a week through Election Day. If you can volunteer to help with these phone banks, please contact Edgar Miller at edgarmiller@earthlink.net or 336-238-5319 or sign up at Headquarters. Daytime volunteers staffing the Headquarters can also make calls. Volunteers will be provided with scripts to follow.

Watch the Debates with Your Fellow Democrats

Our Headquarters at 101 S. Main Street in Lexington will be open for each of the debates. Come watch with us! All debates start at 9:00 p.m. and are scheduled to last 90 minutes.

First Presidential Debate
Foreign Policy
Thursday, September 30

Vice Presidential Debate
Tuesday, October 5

Second Presidential Debate
Domestic Policy
Friday, October 8

Third Presidential Debate
Town Hall Format
Wednesday, October 13

Learn About and Support Our County Commissioner Candidates at Upcoming Forums

Two candidate forums have been scheduled for the County Commissioners race. We encourage you to attend to learn more about the race and support our Democratic candidates, Loretta Martin, Alton Futrell, and Charles Mode. The first forum will be Thursday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the Piedmont Retirement Center in Thomasville. A second forum will be held on Monday, October 18th at 7:00 p.m. at Second United Church of Christ in Lexington.

Democratic Women Win Two Statewide Awards

Democratic Women of Davidson County (DWDC) was presented with two statewide awards on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at the North Carolina Democratic Women's Convention in Raleigh. The first award was the Betty Ray McCain Communications Award for "outstanding achievement in creatively communicating the Democratic message to its members and the community at large." DWDC has creatively used a variety of means to communicate with members and others interested in the Democratic Party including mailings, email notices, an automated phone service that calls hundreds of people with recorded meeting reminders, notices in the newspapers read by the citizens of Davidson County, and listings with state and national Democratic websites. The DWDC also created and manages the website for the Davidson County Democratic Party at www.DavidsonCountyDemocrats.org.

The DWDC also won first place for "achievement in membership growth and retention for clubs with 50-100 members." In the last year, DWDC grew by over 70% and currently has 89 members. The DWDC formally reorganized in July 2003 after several years of inactivity.

To learn more about DWDC, visit our web page at www.DavidsonCountyDemocrats.org/dwdc

Get Your Kerry-Edwards Yard Sign -- How to Help the Kerry-Edwards Campaign

Kerry-Edwards yard signs are available at Headquarters, first-come, first-served. If you want to volunteer with the Kerry-Edwards campaign directly, they are seeking canvassers, phone bank captains and house party hosts. Contact the North Carolina campaign office directly at northcarolina@johnkerry.com or 919-832-5559.

The Kerry/Edwards campaign is also coordinating with people who live out-of-state who want to help make North Carolina a "blue" state. Many people are volunteering to travel, work and do whatever it takes to help NC elect John Kerry! However, many of them need a place to stay. If you have an extra bed, extra room or an extra place, contact Matthew Danielson at 919-832-5550 or email northcarolina@johnkerry.com.

In Memorium

We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of two our our local party leaders, Mamie Colson and Willie Shoaf. Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones during this difficult time.

For more information on the Davidson County Democratic Party, please visit www.DavidsonCountyDemocrats.org.