North Oakland Democratic Club

October events - now is the time to get involved!

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October meetings:
Next Oakland County Democratic Party meeting is Tuesday, 7PM October 14th at the Oakland County Commissioners Auditorium, 1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac

NODC events:
Debate watching party - join us Wednesday, October 15th - contact info@northoakland-dems.org for details.

Clarkson/Brandon/Springfield - meet with us October 16th at the Independence Township Fire Department training room from 7 PM to 8:30 PM, 6500 Citation Dr. Clarkston, east of S. Main St, north of M-15. We will discuss plans between now and election day for this area with Erik Buehmann, Field Organizer for the Michigan Campaign for Change.

Orion/Oxford/Addison - meet with us October 23rd at the Orion Twp Library, meeting room A from 7 PM to 8:30 PM, 825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, north of Clarkston Rd. We will discuss plans between now and election day for this area with Erik Buehmann, Field Organizer for the Michigan Campaign for Change.

Holly/Rose/Groveland - meet with us October 21st at the Groveland Township Hall, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, 4695. Grange Hall Rd, Holly, (beween Dixie Hwy and Ortonville Rd) We will discuss plans between now and election day for this area with Sarah Bruhn, Field Organizer for the Michigan Campaign for Change.

Looking for campaign signs?
We have Obama/Biden ($10), Diane Hathaway for Michigan Supmem Court, Senator Carl Levin, Bob Alexander for Congress, Mark Venie for State Rep. (District 44), Brenda Lawrence for Oakland County Executive, Jessica Cooper for Oakland County Prosecutor, Andy Meisner for County Treasurer, Jayne Boudreau for Oakland County Sheriff, Sheila Smith for Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, Mary Ellen Brennan for 6th Circuit Court? if so, let us know at info@northoakland-dems.org

NODC 2008 Voter Slate

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Vote Democratic on November 4th!
Barack Obama, President of the USA
Joe Biden, Vice President of the USA

~~Congressional ~~
Carl Levin, U.S. Senate
Robert Alexander, U.S. House (8th Congressional District)
Gary Peters, U.S. House (9th Congressional District)

~~ Legislative~~
Mark Venie, State Rep. District 44
Katherine Houston, State Rep. District 46

~~ State Boards of Education~~
Kathleen Strauss, State Board of Education
John Austin, State Board of Education
Larry Deitch, University of Michigan Board of Regents
Denise Illitch, University of Michigan Board of Regents
Dianne Byrum, Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Diann Woodard, Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Paul Massaron, Wayne State University Board of Governors
Gary Pollard, Wayne State University Board of Governors

~~ Oakland County ~~
Brenda Lawrence, County Executive
Jessica Cooper, Prosecuting Attorney
Andy Meisner, Treasurer
Sheila Smith, Clerk-Register of Deeds
Jane Boudreau, Sheriff
Brett Nicholson, Drain Commissioner

~~ County Commissioners ~~
Barbara Warren, District 1
Ryan King, District 2
Joseph Barrera, District 3
Donald Bortz, District 4

~~ Township Supervisor ~~
Cynthia Strehle, Brandon
Dale Smith, Holly
David Hodges, Orion

Vote the Non-Partisan Ballot!
~~ Nonpartisan Judicial Candidates ~~

~~ Justice of the Supreme Court ~~
Judge Diane M. Hathaway

~~ Circuit Court, Non-Incumbent ~~
Mary Ellen Brennan

~~ Probate Court, Non-Incumbent ~~
Mark Frankel

~~ District Court 52-2, Non-Incumbent ~~
Joe Fabrizio

Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.

Join the NODC for a social event in Lake Orion Thursday, October 9th

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We're working so hard on this campaign, we need a night out!

Join the members of the North Oakland Democratic Club for casual dining and olitical chat at Buffalo Wild Wings

Thursday, October 9, 2008 6:30 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. 770 N. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion - Feel free to drop in anytime!

Alexander for Congress

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Golf Scramble Fundraiser for Bob Alexander - Your next 8th District Congressman!

When: Saturday October 12th 12:30pm
$60 per golfer
Where: Bramblewood Golf Course, 2154 Bramblewood Dr, Holly, MI 48442
(248)634-3481
Why: Raise funds to elect Bob Alexander to Congress on November 4th

Contributions to Bob Alexander for Congress are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Federal law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer for each individual whose contribution aggregate in excess of $200 in a calendar year. Corporate checks cannot be accepted. Join the fun and help a Democrat win in November.

Questions? Contact Lydia Mitchell
Lydia@alexanderforcongress.com or at 517-242-0320
For more information please visit our website at www.alexanderforcongress.com

"Pizza, Pop and Politics" invitation from Dave Hodges for Orion Twp Supervisor

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Dave Hodges is having a fund raiser at Christi's Bar and Grill, Thursday October 2, 2008 from 5:00 to 8:00. The event is called Pizza, Pop and Politics. The cost will be $25.00 each, kids under 12 are free at the door or pay in advance to David F. Hodges for Orion Township Supervisor sent to 204 O'Connor Lake Orion, MI 48362. Dave hopes to see all the NOCD at the event.

Christie's Bar and Grill, 95 E Clarkston Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362, (248) 693-6224

Follow the link to see a map for the location.

Busy week in North Oakland County - Sept. 24 - 28

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This is a big week in North Oakland County!

Thursday (9/25), Addison, Oxford, Orion meeting at the Oxford Library 7PM - 9PM
530 Pontiac St, Oxford, MI 48371,(248)628-4637
Erik Buehmann, Field Organizer, Michigan for Change

Thursday (9/25), Holly, Davisburg, Groveland 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Groveland Township Hall
4695 Grange Hall Rd, Holly, MI 48442, (248)627-3585

Saturday (9/27), Septemberfest in Ortonville 10 AM to 5 PM
Join us at our booth near 18 South St, at Mill St. (#101)
Park at Fletcher Intermediate School (300 South Street) and take the shuttle.

Sunday (9/28), Taste of Clarkston Noon to 6 PM. Join us at our booth on W. Washington at N. Main St.
Park at Clarkston Middle School
6595 Middle Lake Road, Clarkston

Campaign for Change - join us!

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Join the Campaign for Change as we organize in Holly, Orion, Oxford, and Clarkston!

for more information contact: Michigan for Change Office in Pontiac, MI
4 N. Saginaw St.
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 858-2786

Contact:

Sarah Bruhn - sbruhn@michiganforchange.com
Holly, Groveland, Rose, Springfield, Highland

Erik Buehmann - ebuehmann@michiganforchange.com
Addison, Oxford, Orion, Oakland, Brandon, Independence

The McCain campaign is lying about their candidates' records.

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The McCain campaign is lying about their candidates' records.

Today, they're out with a new ad that pushes blatant lies to dress up these party-line politicians as agents of change.

Let's set the record straight:

Palin was a supporter of the infamous Bridge to Nowhere -- the symbol of the Republican culture of corruption -- only turning her back on it after the project's bloated pork-barrel waste was exposed.

In just six years, John McCain has voted for nearly $150 billion in earmarks -- just like the Bridge to Nowhere.

Watch our hard-hitting response ad and share it with everyone you know.

The McCain campaign will say or do anything to sound like "mavericks" or reformers -- but the record shows that their ticket is in lockstep with George Bush and his dead-end policies.

But a little straight talk cuts easily through these lies.

While the ad trumps up the pair's reformer credentials, McCain and Palin are defending the very things they claim to fight against. How can they be trusted to change the same system they've exploited?

Barack Obama and Joe Biden understand the change we need in Washington.

Watch the ad and spread the truth to stop the McCain campaign's lies right now:

http://my.barackobama.com/nomavericks

Keep fighting the good fight,

Alexander For Congress Newsletter

2008-09-07T19:48:00.003-04:00

September 7, 2008

Dear Friend,

Mike Rogers must be stopped.

I am Bob Alexander, Democratic Nominee for Michigan's 8th Congressional District, which includes Ingham, Clinton, Livingston, and parts of Shiawassee and Oakland Counties. I need your support in my campaign to replace Mike Rogers, one of the most extreme right wing Republicans in Congress. Rogers is one of the Republican Party's top Congressional fundraisers, supporting Republican candidates across the country. He has voted with the Bush administration over 93% of the time.

As reported in Politico, Rogers has his eye on the Whip position to fill the void left by Tom DeLay. Rogers' ambitions also extend to the U.S. Senate and Michigan Governor's seats, both places where he could do great damage. If we can defeat Rogers in this election, we can prevent this damage. This is only possible with your help.

1. A May 27, 2008 article on cbs.com (click on "all 170 races with GOP incumbents") highlighted a study analyzing the demographics of all 170 races with Democratic challengers to GOP incumbents, adjusted for "The Obama Effect." According to this study, an Obama-topped ticket will make the 8th Congressional District 50.5% Democratic, and the 18th most competitive in the country.

2. The trend of Democratic voting in the 8th District has shot up 12% from 2002 to 2006. There is also increasing dissatisfaction among voters in the District, and many Independents and Republicans are unwilling to vote Republican this year.

3. My campaign has attracted a strong team of creative people who have proven themselves capable, with very limited financial resources, of generating a dynamic Web site and YouTube videos (Road Trip for Change, Foreclosed! The Crosby Mint Farm, On the Road to the Democratic National Convention, and a personal endorsement video with Marianne Williamson).

4. We have a well-organized and experienced field campaign, which is working closely with the Obama campaign.

5. Our campaign consultant Ken Christensen has successfully defeated six Republican incumbents.

I have a real chance to defeat Mike Rogers. With 60 days until November 4th, it is critical that we quickly generate enough money to produce radio, television and print ads, and make sure they are visible. Please visit our web site at alexanderforcongress.com and donate $2,300, $1,000, $500, $100 or whatever you can. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Please also share this message with your friends. Thank you for your time and your support!Sincerely,Democratic Nominee for Congress (MI-08)

Contributions are not tax deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes. Federal law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer for each individual whose contribution aggregate in excess of $200 in a calendar year. Corporate checks cannot be accepted.

Bob Alexander for Congress 2801 E Grand River Ave Lansing MI 48912-4331

Attacks, praise stretch truth at GOP convention

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Attacks, praise stretch truth at GOP convention
By JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press Writer Wed Sep 3, 11:48 PM ET

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her Republican supporters held back little Wednesday as they issued dismissive attacks on Barack Obama and flattering praise on her credentials to be vice president. In some cases, the reproach and the praise stretched the truth.

Some examples:

PALIN: "I have protected the taxpayers by vetoing wasteful spending ... and championed reform to end the abuses of earmark spending by Congress. I told the Congress 'thanks but no thanks' for that Bridge to Nowhere."

THE FACTS: As mayor of Wasilla, Palin hired a lobbyist and traveled to Washington annually to support earmarks for the town totaling $27 million. In her two years as governor, Alaska has requested nearly $750 million in special federal spending, by far the largest per-capita request in the nation. While Palin notes she rejected plans to build a $398 million bridge from Ketchikan to an island with 50 residents and an airport, that opposition came only after the plan was ridiculed nationally as a "bridge to nowhere."

PALIN: "There is much to like and admire about our opponent. But listening to him speak, it's easy to forget that this is a man who has authored two memoirs but not a single major law or reform — not even in the state senate."

THE FACTS: Compared to McCain and his two decades in the Senate, Obama does have a more meager record. But he has worked with Republicans to pass legislation that expanded efforts to intercept illegal shipments of weapons of mass destruction and to help destroy conventional weapons stockpiles. The legislation became law last year. To demean that accomplishment would be to also demean the work of Republican Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana, a respected foreign policy voice in the Senate. In Illinois, he was the leader on two big, contentious measures in Illinois: studying racial profiling by police and requiring recordings of interrogations in potential death penalty cases. He also successfully co-sponsored major ethics reform legislation.

PALIN: "The Democratic nominee for president supports plans to raise income taxes, raise payroll taxes, raise investment income taxes, raise the death tax, raise business taxes, and increase the tax burden on the American people by hundreds of billions of dollars."

THE FACTS: The Tax Policy Center, a think tank run jointly by the Brookings Institution and the Urban Institute, concluded that Obama's plan would increase after-tax income for middle-income taxpayers by about 5 percent by 2012, or nearly $2,200 annually. McCain's plan, which cuts taxes across all income levels, would raise after tax-income for middle-income taxpayers by 3 percent, the center concluded.

Obama would provide $80 billion in tax breaks, mainly for poor workers and the elderly, including tripling the Earned Income Tax Credit for minimum-wage workers and higher credits for larger families.He also would raise income taxes, capital gains and dividend taxes on the wealthiest.

He would raise payroll taxes on taxpayers with incomes above $250,000, and he would raise corporate taxes. Small businesses that make more than $250,000 a year would see taxes rise.

MCCAIN: "She's been governor of our largest state, in charge of 20 percent of America's energy supply ... She's responsible for 20 percent of the nation's energy supply. I'm entertained by the comparison and I hope we can keep making that comparison that running a political campaign is somehow comparable to being the executive of the largest state in America," he said in an interview with ABC News' Charles Gibson.

THE FACTS: McCain's phrasing exaggerates both claims. Palin is governor of a state that ranks second nationally in crude oil production, but she's no more "responsible" for that resource than President Bush was when he was governor of Texas, another oil-producing state. In fact, her primary power is the ability to tax oil, which she did in concert with the Alaska Legislature. And where Alaska is the largest state in America, McCain could as easily have called it the 47th largest state — by population.

MCCAIN: "She's the commander of the Alaska National Guard. ... She has been in charge, and she has had national security as one of her primary responsibilities," he said on ABC.

THE FACTS: While governors are in charge of their state guard units, that authority ends whenever those units are called to actual military service. When guard units are deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan, for example, they assume those duties under "federal status," which means they report to the Defense Department, not their governors. Alaska's national guard units have a total of about 4,200 personnel, among the smallest of state guard organizations.

FORMER ARKANSAS GOV. MIKE HUCKABEE: Palin "got more votes running for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska than Joe Biden got running for president of the United States."

THE FACTS: A whopper. Palin got 616 votes in the 1996 mayor's election, and got 909 in her 1999 re-election race, for a total of 1,525. Biden dropped out of the race after the Iowa caucuses, but he still got 76,165 votes in 23 states and the District of Columbia where he was on the ballot during the 2008 presidential primaries.

FORMER MASSACHUSETTS GOV. MITT ROMNEY: "We need change, all right — change from a liberal Washington to a conservative Washington! We have a prescription for every American who wants change in Washington — throw out the big-government liberals, and elect John McCain and Sarah Palin."

THE FACTS: A Back-to-the-Future moment. George W. Bush, a conservative Republican, has been president for nearly eight years. And until last year, Republicans controlled Congress. Only since January 2007 have Democrats have been in charge of the House and Senate.

Carry Nation Parade - Saturday Sept 6th 9:30 - Noon

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Please join us for the Carry Nation Parade this Saturday, show your support for the Democratic Party and your candidates, including Barack Obama, Bob Alexander, and all Democrats on the ballot! The parade route is about 1.25 miles, easy to walk and fun to do!

Look for us near Veterans of Foreign Wars 5587, 201 Airport Dr, Holly, MI an d the parade will go to the Karl Richter Campus, 920 E. Baird Street

http://www.carrynation.org/forms_n_flyers/pdf/route06.pdf

Hope to see you there!

Orion-Oxford meeting 8/14, District Convention 8/16

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The next Orion/Oxford meeting will be on Thursday, August 14, 7 PM at the Orion Twp Library, 825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion MI 48362

8th Congressional District Call to Convention - 08/16/08

Registration 9 AM, meeting 10 AM to Noon, at the Pernick/Aaron Conference Room of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners 1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac Michigan

In order to vote at the District Caucus you must be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party on or before July 16. Precinct Delegates and candidates may become a member that day when they register at the county convention.

Agenda:
· Election of members to the State Convention Standing Committees Oakland has one male delegate to the Rules committee, September 4th, 2008, 7 PM Hart Kennedy House, 606 Townsend, Lansing.
· Elect one female alternate delegate to the Platform committee, September 2 -3, 2008 7PM Hart Kennedy House
· Resolutions – motions are needed if resolutions are adopted.

8th Congressional District Web Site: http://www.8thdistrictdems.org/

Barack Obama house party at McPhee's Family Restaurant 6:30 PM Thurs. Aug 7th

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Join us for a conversation about how to help the campaign in North Oakland County!

MacPhees Family Restaurant and Pub (248) 627-2891
650 S Ortonville Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462 [map]

Starts after 6:30 PM, goes until 8 PM

Question: contact Phil Reid

Campaign Kick-Off Bob Alexander for Congress, Thursday July 24, 2008

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ALEXANDER CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF WITH ROAD TRIP FOR CHANGE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Claudia Kerbawy, phone: 517-367-7400
Email: media@alexanderforcongress.com
Website: www.alexanderforcongress.com

Change is coming to Mid-Michigan, and Bob Alexander is leading the way.

Bob believes Mid-Michigan deserves a representative who understands that the serious challenges facing its citizens require real solutions and immediate action. He wants to foster America’s energy independence, protect the environment, and safeguard Michigan jobs.

So when it came time to say goodbye to his 1995 Ford Escort – all 256,000 miles of it – Bob chose the Chevy Malibu hybrid: an American car driven by American innovation.

Made right here in the United States, the state-of-the-art Malibu Hybrid has a better MPG rating and a smaller carbon footprint than the Honda Accord. It reflects Bob’s dedication to American jobs, energy innovation, and environmental stewardship.

To kick off his campaign, Bob will take delivery of this new Chevy Malibu at Shaheen Chevrolet in Lansing at 9:00 AM on Thursday, July 24. From there, Bob will set off on his “Road Trip for Change,” visiting locations in all five counties of Michigan’s 8th District. Bob will share the campaign’s themes of American products, Michigan innovation, clean energy, and a clean environment. The day will finish with remarks at the GM Orion Assembly plant.

Bob, an East Lansing consultant and long-time community leader, is running for Congress because he knows Mid-Michigan demands a change after eight years of poor leadership under Mike Rogers and George Bush.

Bob will bring Michigan’s concerns to Washington, supporting working families and individuals, working for healthcare solutions, fighting for quality public education, and protecting our environment.

9:00 AM Car Delivery Shaheen Chevrolet 632 American Road, Lansing, MI 48911

10:00 AM Ingham Kickoff “The Rock” at Michigan State University By Red Cedar River, on Farm Lane next to Old Auditorium

11:00 AM Clinton Kickoff Clinton County Democrats and Alexander for Congress, 13105 Schavey Rd, Ste 3, Dewitt, MI 48820

12:00 PM Shiawassee Kickoff Outside of Perry Township Hall, 2770 W Ellsworth Rd, Perry, MI

1:15 PM Livingston Kickoff Brighton Bagels & Bites, 5757 Whitmore Lake Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

3:30 PM Oakland Kickoff Orion Assembly Plant, 4555 Giddings Rd, Orion Twp, MI 48361

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North Oakland Democratic Club Endorsements

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At our Orion / Oxford meeting on July 17th, a vote was held regarding August 5 primary endorsements. The following candidates received a majority vote:

Political Office Candidate
U.S. Senator Carl Levin
U.S. Congress 8th District Robert Alexander
U.S. Congress 9th District Gary Peters

State Rep. District 44 Mark Venie
State Rep. District 46

County Executive Brenda Lawrence
County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Cooper
County Sheriff Jane Boudreau
County Clerk/Register of Deeds Sheila Smith
County Treasurer Andy Meisner
County Drain Commissioner Brett Nicholson

County Commissioner Dist. 1 Barbara Warren
County Commissioner Dist. 2 Ryan King
County Commissioner Dist. 3 Joseph Barrera, Jr.
County Commissioner Dist. 4 Donald Bortz

Orion Township Supervisor David Hodges
Brandon Township Supervisor Cynthia Strehle
Brandon Township Trustee Mary Halstead

N0n-Partisan Endorsements:
Judge of Circuit Court Dist. 6 Rebecca Walsh
Judge of Circuit Court Dist. 6 Mary Ellen Brennan
Judge of Probate Court Mark Frankel

We wish the candidates well on election day!

NODC wins Second Place in Addison Twp Strawberry Festival - Leonard, July 19

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I'd like to thank North Oakland Democratic Club Treasuer, Patrick Howse, for being such an important part of Saturday's activities.

Also Jayne Hamilton and Carla Meier representing OCDP On The Road, were critical to today's success. We were delighted that Bob Alexander and his Oakland 8th Field Manager Ernesto Mireles for driving from East Lansing (90 miles, 1.5 hours - one way), to walk in our Parade, leaflet houses and talk to voters.

Amazingly, we received the Second Place Ribbon for our parade entry! We had a great day and made some new friends in Leonard, which is a voting jurisdiction in the extreme northeast corner of Oakland County.

Barack Obama was prominently displayed on our vehicle, and we had Obama yard signs, bumperstickers, buttons, and rally signs for sale. Importantly, the North Oakland Democratic Club and the Oakland County Democratic Party were well represented in a conservative corner of the county.

Senator Levin, Bob Alexander, Brenda Lawrence, and Jane Boudreau were also represented on our parade vehicle.

Esther Morgan - longtime Orion Area activist has passed away.

2008-07-20T13:12:00.007-04:00

Esther Morgan, a long-time strong Democrat in the Orion area has passed away. There are services today and tomorrow. Hope you can make it.

DEATH NOTICES
MORGAN, ESTHER ANDERSON; age 82; of Orion. July 18, 2008. Loving wife of the late Thomas; dear mother of the late Eugene; sister of Hazel; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and her care givers Jeff, Lisa, Rosemary, and Ann. Esther loved to dance.

Funeral Mass Monday, July 21, 2008, 1 p.m. with an In State of 12:30 p.m. at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 2700 Waldon Rd., Lake Orion.

The family will receive friends Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Online guestbook www .modetzfuneralhomes .com

Silverbell Chapel, Modetz Funeral Home

100 East Silverbell Orion, MI 48360

Phone: 248-371-3777

Fax: 248-371-3711

E-mail Location (Driving Directions)

Still time to become a Precinct Delegate

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Delegates are elected in the 2008 primary election on Tuesday August 5th, and then serve for two years.

When you vote in the Primary on August 5th, be sure to mark the front and the back of the ballot, including for Democratic Precinct Delegates.

There is still time to help get the whole ticket elected by filing as a Write-In candidate. They must file with their local township Clerk before 4PM on Friday August 1.

First, you might want to check to see if people are already on the ballot for Precinct Delegate:
http://www.oakgov.com/clerkrod/division_committee/elections/20080805_election/democratic_delegates.pdf

Write-In Candidates need to fill out Declaration of Intent forms—download at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Dec-Int-Prc_152628_7.pdf.

To be eligible for election as a Precinct Delegate, you must have lived in the precinct you are seeking to represent as Delegate for at least 30 days preceding the August 5 primary election.

The primary role of a Precinct Delegate is to vote at County, Congressional District, and State Conventions, however Precinct Delegates can also coordinate volunteers to help with voter identification in their precincts.

For more information on this topic send an inquiry to info@northoakland-dems.org

July Meetings 15th (Combined), 17th, 21st, 23rd (Obama organizing)

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July 15, we will have a regular meeting at the Orion Township Library, 825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, from 7 -8:45 PM [Map]. We hope to have Oakland County Clerk candidate Sheila Smith, and Circuit Court Judicial candidate Mary Ellen Brennan. This meeting is for the whole club area, and we will vote for club endorsements at this meeting.

July 17, we will have the first of three organizing meetings for Barack Obama, led by staff for Michigan Obama for President. The first is at the Brandon Library, 304 South St, Ortonville, [Map] from 7 - 8:30 PM This meeting is intended to organize volunteers from Brandon, and Independence Townships. People are free to attend any or all of these meetings.

July 19, we will be in Leonard for the Addison Twp Strawberry Festival, for community outreach for our candidates. http://www.strawberryfest.net/ Parade starts at 11 AM, so be there by 10 AM. We will have our booth there until 6 PM, please join us! The parade will start from Leonard Elementary School (Oxford Schools) 335 E. Elmwood St. Leonard, MI 48367 http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Leonard&state=MI&address=335+E+Elmwood+St

July 21, we will have the second of three organizing meetings for Barack Obama, led by staff for Michigan Obama for President. The second meeting is at the Groveland Twp Hall, 4695 Grange Hall Rd, Holly Twp. [Map] from 6:3o to 8:30 PM This meeting is intended to organize volunteers from Holly, Rose, Davisburg, and Groveland. People are free to attend any or all of these meetings.

July 23rd, we will have the third of three organizing meetings for Barack Obama, led by staff for Michigan Obama for President. The third meeting is at the Orion Twp Library, 825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion [Map] at 7 PM - 8:30 PM. This meeting is intended to organize volunteers from Orion, Oxford, and Addision Townships. People are free to attend any or all of these meetings.

Contact Phil Reid, info@northoakland-dems.org for additional information.

Also please register yourself at http://my.barackobama.com/

Thanks!

June Meetings - July 4th Events

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Join us at our next meetings:

Orion Library Wednesday, June 25th. 7 PM
825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, MI [map]

Holly Library is Thursday, June 26th 6:30 PM
1116 N Saginaw St, Holly, MI [map]

Brandon Library is Monday, June 30th 7 PM
304 South St, Ortonville, MI [map]

Join us for the 4th of July in Clarkston:

July 4th Parade (Friday) - Clarkston, MI 9:00 AM - Noon
7010 Valley Park Dr, Clarkston, MI [map]

July 4th Festival of Fun (Clarkston) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
6000 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI [map]
look for NODC between the vollyball courts and the tennis courts on the event map: [event map]

Please attend our next NODC meeting May 29th, 7-8:30 PM at the Orion Twp Library

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Our next meeting will be at the Orion Township Library, 825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion 48362

Agenda regular business: Events in June, July, August, September.

Phil Reid, North Oakland Democratic Club mentioned in the News

2008-05-09T00:11:00.003-04:00

Congratulations to Phil Reid, elected Convention Delegate to the DNC Convention this August

Clarkston News:
http://www.clarkstonnews.com/Articles-i-2008-05-07-218865.112112_Taking_a_stand.html

Detroit News:
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080614/POLITICS01/806140403/1409/METRO

Oakland Press:
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080614/POLITICS01/806140403/1409/METRO

Become a Precinct Delegate!

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Precinct Delegates vote at the County Party, Congressional District and State Party Conventions.

Precinct Delegates elect Democratic Party leaders and support the Democratic Party.

The filing deadline to be on the August 5th Primary Ballot as a Precinct Delegate Candidate is Tuesday May 13th (4 PM), but don't wait! Download the form, complete the form, and turn it in to your local or county clerk. Your signature must be Notarized when you sign it. Check with your Township Clerk to see if they can Notarize it for you.

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Aff-ID_Precnt_139901_7.pdf

Check the Oakland County Clerk's web site to see if we need you to file for precinct delegate:
http://www.oakgov.com/clerkrod/division_committee/elections/20080805_election/delegates.html

Don't know your precinct? Find out here:
https://services2.sos.state.mi.us/mivote/

Township Clerks:
Addison:
Phone (248) 628-3317 Pauline Bennett

Brandon:
Phone (248) 627-2851 B. Jean McCreery

Groveland:
Phone (248) 634-4152 Pamela Mazich

Holly:
Phone (248) 634-9331 Ext. 301 Karin S. Winchester, CMC

Independence:
Phone (248) 625-5111 Ext. 202 Shelagh VanderVeen

Orion:
Phone (248) 391-0304 Ext. 104 Jill D. Bastian

Oxford:
Phone (248) 628-9787 Ext. 5 Clara J. Sanderson

Rose:
Phone (248) 634-8701 Alison K. Kalcec

Springfield:
Phone (248) 846-6510 Nancy Strole

2008-04-03T21:38:00.002-04:00

Thank you for your interest in the annual Jefferson Jackson Day Celebration. If you would like to purchase dinner tickets, please call the Michigan Democratic Party at 517-371-5410 before 5pm on Friday, April 4th 2008. Tickets will also be available at the Will Call Station located in front of the Riverview Ballroom at COBO on Sunday, April 6th.
Buy Tickets Online
CONTACT: Meghan Hodge, 517/371-5410 (Ext. 243) or mhodge@mi-democrats.com

Clarkston Schools Candidate Forum Thursday April 10

2008-03-30T19:14:00.003-04:00

School District Candidate Forum scheduled
Thurs., April 10 at 7 p.m. - CLARKSTON Schools

at School Administration Bldg., 6389 Clarkston Rd, 48346 [Map]

Check Candidate Forum Calendar on our website http://www.lwvoa.org/.