Archive for February, 2009

Where is Our Money Going?

Written by Dave Finch on February 21st, 2009

While the Congressional Republicans were sitting on their hands, the Omaba Administration and the Congressinal Democrats were cleaning up the first of many ‘problems’ left behind by the Bush Administration. February 17th President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into Law. More information on the following page.

From TN Democratic Party Chair Chip Forrester

Written by Dave Finch on February 20th, 2009

New Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Chip Forrester talks up Tennessee Congressman John Tanner who is heading up a congressional delegation headed to Europe for NATO discussions and at the same time takes the opportunity to poke our Republican Senators for their obstructionist votes against the much need stimulus bill. The complete text follows.

Vital Party Function of Reorganization

Written by Marte Lawrence on February 8th, 2009

[ March 28, 2009; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] The Blount County Democratic party reorganization has finally been scheduled. I just want to take a moment to point out how important it is for everyone to put this on your calendars and plan on participating. We are making progress here in Blount County. However, we need to continue to grow and make progress. The [...]

First Friday Luncheon

Written by Travis Redman on February 5th, 2009

[ June 5, 2009; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. July 3, 2009; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] The Blount County Democratic Party invites you to attend our First Friday Luncheon, held on the first friday of each month at Ryan’s Steak House in Alcoa at 11:30AM. This event is a great chance to meet fellow democrats and others interested in seeing change in our government, locally and nationally.

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Join Us for the First Friday Luncheon

Written by Travis Redman on February 5th, 2009

Justin Green, Political Science Professor Emeritus at Villanova University, will be guest speaker at the Blount Democrats First Friday Luncheon this Friday, February 6. Blount Democrats and others interested in the audacity of change in how government is run in Blount County, meet for lunch at 11:30AM at Ryan’s Buffet Restaurant, Alcoa–near Wal-Mart.

Party for the Party

Written by Travis Redman on February 5th, 2009

[ May 22, 2009; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] The Blount County Democratic Party invites you to our Party for the Party, held on the third Friday of each month at Southland Books in Maryville between 5:00PM and 7:00PM. Come out and meet other democrats in your community!

Blount County Commission Meeting

Written by Travis Redman on February 5th, 2009

[ May 21, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. June 18, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 16, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The Blount County Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month in room 430 of the Blount County Courthouse. The meeting begins at 7:00PM and ends at 10:00PM. We encourage residents of Blount County to attend these events to stay in touch with the direction of our local government and community.

Executive Committee Meeting

Written by Travis Redman on February 5th, 2009

[ May 14, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. June 11, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. July 9, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] The Blount County Democratic Party holds its Executive Committee meeting on the second Thursday of every month. This event will be held at the Blount County Public Library from 6:00PM to 7:00 PM. All are welcome to attend.