Archive for December, 2009

Blount Democrats change in meeting place for Jan 14, 2010 Executive Meetingmeeting

Written by on December 19th, 2009

At the last meeting, the Blount Democrats Executive Committee approved the location change of the January 14, 2010 EC meeting from the library to the MLK Celebration Community Forum at the Maryville College Alumni Gym, at 7PM.
Visit the MLK Celebration Community Forum facebook site and register your attendance in support of this event.
The program wil be Latino Civil [...]

Special Executive Committee Meeting January 7, 6pm

Written by on December 19th, 2009

[ January 7, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] A special Executive Committee Business Meeting will be held at the Blount County Library on January 7th, at 6 PM.

It is very important that all Executive Committee members attend to ensure a quorum will be available to conduct our business.

Everyone’s support is critical with the 2010 election activities in process.

Calling All Blount County Dems URGENT Help Needed

Written by Marte Lawrence on December 15th, 2009

In a very short amount of time, Democratic Congrerssional veterans John Tanner and Bart Gordon have announced they’re done.
There’s undoubtedly some truth to that. But the real reason? It’s called reapportionment, and it is just about ready to bite the Tennessee Democratic Party in a big way. The whole thing dates to a little old [...]

Jobs & Economic Growth Forum today

Written by Peter Nerzak on December 3rd, 2009

The Jobs and Economic Growth Forum is taking place at the @WhiteHouse today. Watch the events streamed live:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

Letter from Ward Cammack Dropping Out of Race for Governor

Written by Marte Lawrence on December 3rd, 2009

After careful consideration and consultation with my wife Shelley, I wanted to let you know that I am discontinuing immediately my candidacy for Governor of Tennessee.
Your support in this period of political rigidity afforded my start. Thank you. I was the first Democratic candidate to enter the race, to speak at [...]

Democrat Roy Herron dropping out of Tennessee governor’s race to run for Congress

Written by Marte Lawrence on December 2nd, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Democratic state Sen. Roy Herron tells The Associated Press he is dropping his gubernatorial bid to instead seek the northwest Tennessee congressional seat being vacated by Rep. John Tanner.
Herron, a Dresden attorney, said in a phone interview Tuesday night that representing the 8th Congressional District has [...]

Third Friday Party for the Party

Written by on November 30th, 2009

[ December 18, 2009; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. January 15, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. February 19, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. March 19, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. April 16, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. May 18, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Third Friday Party for the Party
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
@ South Land Books and Other Locations As Anounced.
610 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN

Please bring something to share. It is also polite to purchase something from the snack bar at Southland.

Blount Democrats Executive Committee

Written by on November 30th, 2009

[ December 10, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. January 14, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. February 11, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. March 11, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. April 15, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. May 13, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The Blount Democrats Executive Committee meets every month on the 2nd Thursday. The meeting is held at the Blount County Library. All are welcome.

http://www.blountlibrary.org/
Map to the library at: http://www.blountlibrary.org/map.htm

Mark your calendar.

BC Democrats First Friday Luncheon

Written by on November 30th, 2009

[ December 4, 2009; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. January 1, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. February 5, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. March 5, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. April 2, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. May 7, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. June 4, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Ryans Steakhouse, Alcoa

Don’t be invisible. Wear a button or a shirt to show your support!
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