Canvass for PerrielloThe Perriello campaign is launching weekend door-to-door canvases to help identify and register voters. On most Saturdays there will be four two-hour shifts at 10 AM, noon, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM. Please contact Tracy Del Bianco for more information. Click here to volunteer. What: Perriello for Congress Canvass July 31, 10:00 AM: Rivanna District, Free Bridge precinct: Everyday Cafe, Liberty Gas Station Pantops. Contact Joe Nasevich, RivannaDems@embarqmail.com, 856-630-1532 or 434-978-4817.
Perriello-Hurt-Clark Debate
In 2008, the fifth district contest was a squeaker. Congressman Tom Perriello pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the country, unseating six-term incumbent Virgil Goode with a margin of only 727 votes. This time around, freshman Congressman Tom Perriello will face career politician and Republican State Senator Robert Hurt, who won his party’s nomination in a seven-way primary in June in which less than 8 percent of registered voters voted, and Independent candidate Jeffrey Clark. Don’t miss the chance to hear what the candidates have to say when the Senior Statesmen of Virginia present a Candidates Showcase at the Charlottesville Senior Center on August 11, 1:30 - 3:00 PM.
Butler Scholarship WinnersThe Albemarle County Democratic Pary congratulates this year's recipients of the James and Nellie Butler Scholarship.
Since the creation of these scholarships by the Albemarle County Democratic Party to honor James and Nellie, we have provided over $20,000 to county high school students to help defray some of the costs of college.
Women for PerrielloHelp Tom Perriello while having fun and getting to know a group of other politically-minded women. If you'd like to learn more, or help organizing events, contact Nancy O'Brien at nobrien@cstone.net.
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Please renew (or start!) your membership in the Albemarle County Democratic Party! This year, all our efforts will be directed at re-electing Tom Perriello. I hope we can count on your support as a committee member of the Albemarle County Democratic Party. Your financial support, as well as all the volunteer hours you contribute on behalf of our candidates, is vital. Your membership dues help fund our activities and support our efforts to elect candidates. We do have a limited number of "scholarship" places for those who would like to be a member of the Committee but cannot currently afford the $25 membership dues. (If you would like to help sponsor someone who can't afford dues, please add $25 to your contribution.) Clicking on the button below will take you to the ActBlue web site where you can contribute your $25 membership fee securely with your credit card.
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Perriello Campaign NewsThe County Committee is gearing up to support Tom Perriello's re-election campaign. Over the next few months, there will be fundraisers, volunteer house parties, and training for district and precinct leaders. If you are interested in volunteering to be a precinct or neighborhood leader, please sign up by sending a message to albemarledems@gmail.com. If you'd like to receive campaign announcements, donate to the campaign, or volunteer, then please visit www.perrielloforcongress.com.
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Perriello-Hurt-Clark Debate
In 2008, the fifth district contest was a squeaker. Congressman Tom Perriello pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the country, unseating six-term incumbent Virgil Goode with a margin of only 727 votes. This time around, freshman Congressman Tom Perriello will face career politician and Republican State Senator Robert Hurt, who won his party’s nomination in a seven-way primary in June in which less than 8 percent of registered voters voted, and Independent candidate Jeffrey Clark. Don’t miss the chance to hear what the candidates have to say when the Senior Statesmen of Virginia present a Candidates Showcase at the Charlottesville Senior Center on August 11, 1:30 - 3:00 PM.
Perriello Town Hall MeetingsCongressman Tom Perriello will be holding Town Hall meetings in the Fifth District again this year.to address constituent questions and concerns. There will be two events local to Charlottesville and Albemarle Residents:
If you are interested in being part of a presence (e.g., holding signs) in support of Tom, you can contact Donna Goings: Donna Goings at donnago@cville.net.
Tom Perriello won the $10,000 challenge!The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee offered $10,000 to the campaign that scheduled the most volunteer shifts... over a two-week period... nationwide... and Tom's campaign won,scheduling 527 volunteer shifts throughout the Fifth District! 200 people in Albemarle and Charlottesville signed up for 300 of these shifts... Thanks to all of you, Tom's campaign has an extra $10,000 to spend on field organization efforts. And speaking of field, the campaign is kicking into high gear as the weather heats up. Please contact your district chair or Tracy Del Biaco, the Perriello campaign's regional field director, to sign up for a canvass shift. In addition to organized canvasses that take place every Saturday morning, you can also sign up to canvass on Sundays or on weekday evenings after work. Door-to-door campaigns, where neighbors speak to neighbors about why they are supporting their candidate, have been proven to be the most effective way to reach voters. This is the cornerstone of Tom's "people powered campaign"... to sign up, please email Tracy Del Bianco at tracy@vademocrats.org
People-powered PoliticsMany of you have expressed concern about how the campaign will overcome the millions being spent by corporate interests on negative television advertising. Here's what Tom told a packed room full of Democrats from all over Virginia on Saturday, June 12, "We're finding we can counteract 30 television ads with one 3-minute conversation." Tom is traveling throughout the district, talking with voters, and explaining how the health care bill, the jobs bill, and other legislation is already helping the people of the Fifth District. Tom can't have an individual conversation with each and every voter - but WE can. That's why it's so important to help with canvasses and phone banks. When voters hear what's really going on from their neighbors, they are able to sort out the truth from the lies they hear on TV and radio. It's up to us to counteract the disinformation campaign. Sign up for a volunteer shift with Tracy Del Bianco, Regional Field Director.
Women for PerrielloHelp Tom Perriello while having fun and getting to know a group of other politically-minded women. If you'd like to learn more, or help organizing events, contact Nancy O'Brien at nobrien@cstone.net.
Health Care Reform Helping Americans This Year
David Toscano named “Legislative Hero”For the third year, the League of Conservation Voters has named Delegate David Toscano a “Legislative Hero” for his efforts in the General Assembly on behalf of the environment.
Approval Rating UpA May 26 poll by Quinnipiac University has good news for Obama, supreme court nominee Elena Kagan, and Democrats: Obama's and Democrats' approval ratings are up.
Republican Primary ResultsVirginia Republicans selected a career politician, State Senator Robert Hurt, as their nominee to run against 5th District Congressman Tom Perriello. Hurt won the June 7 primary election in a seven-way race that Fox News said drew only "tepid turnouts." Registrars described the turnout as "rather low" and "not overwhelming." Less than 8 percent of registered voters voted in the 5th District Republican primary, according to unofficial results from the State Board of Elections web site. Albemarle County Supervisor Ken Boyd finished 4th in the Republican primary with just 7.37 percent of the votes. Two-thirds of his votes came from Albemarle County itself. Independent Jeff Clark also plans to run as a "Tea Party" candidate in the November election.
Phone Banking OpportunitiesThe Charlottesville/Albemarle Young Democrats are meeting regularly on weekday evenings to phone bank for Tom Perriello. Contact Maggie Thornton for more information.
Perriello Campaign OfficeThe Perriello campaign opened their Albemarle/Charlottesville office on March 13, 2010, and things have been jumping ever since! The campaign office about a mile west of the University of Virginia, right next to the Ivy Inn Restaurant. 2250 Old Ivy Road, Suite 1 For more information, please contact Perriello's Charlottesville/Albemarle Field Director, Tracy Del Bianco, 301-655-6100.
Keep up with Ann MallekOur new chair of the County Board of Supervisors has a blog on which she discusses county issues, observations about nature and the environment, and her thoughts about farm life: http://annmallek.com.
County Boards and CommissionsDo you want to give back to your community? You too can serve in local government: as a member of a county board or commission, including the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority advisory committee, the Police Department citizens advisory committee, and the Equalization Board, among others. Click here to learn more and apply.
Board of Supervisors MeetingsNow that there is a majority of Republicans on the BoS, it is all the more important that citizens attend these meetings to let the board members know what we think, and to support our Democratic members. The regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Supervisors are held the first two Wednesdays of the month, in Lane Auditorium, Second Floor, County Office Building. The Board meets on the first Wednesday beginning at 9:00 A.M., and on the second Wednesday beginning at 6:00 pm (though January's second Wednesday meeting is currently scheduled for 9:30 am to 2 pm). All meetings are open to the public.
Contact the Albemarle County Democratic PartyWe've moved out of our old office at 223 West Main Street, so your Albemarle County Democratic Party is temporarily homeless. However, you can still contact us to us by mail, email, or phone.
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July 2010Thursday, July 29, 4:30-6:00 PM. Please join Delegate David Toscano for coffee and conversation and a briefing on the 2010 General Assembly session in a small group setting. These sessions will be held at various locations around town to make it easy for more people to attend. Available dates are
Space is limited, so please RSVP by contacting Sarah Buckley at sarah@davidtoscano.com.
Saturday, July 31, 10:00 AM. Canvassing! Time to start hitting the pavement and talking to voters about Tom! Each week there will be at least one canvass launched.
For information about a canvass near you, contact Tracy Del Bianco, tracy@vademocrats.org. August 2010Sunday, August 1, 4:00-6:00 PM. Please join Sara and Ranjit Ahluwalia for a family picnic and festival to benefit Congressman Tom Perriello. Face painters, moon bounce, and more! Family fun for all ages. $75 Family, $250 Patron, $500 Sponsor, $1000 Host. Home of Sara and Ranjit Ahluwalia, 1410 Plains Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Directions: Coming from Charlottesville-Take 250W, Ivy Road towards Crozet. You will pass the Boar's Head, Ivy Post office and then you will come to the 240/250 fork. Take 240, Three Notch'd Road to the right. After 1/2 mile, take a left on to Plains Drive. Take the first left into the driveway (1410 will be on the mailbox). The house is down a long gravel driveway-the house is white with a breezeway to the left. RSVP to Ashleigh Crocker at Ashleigh@perrielloforcongress.com or (434) 269-0465 or visit www.perrielloforcongress.com/ahluwaliaparty to purchase tickets. $75 per Family, $250 Patron, $500 Sponsor, $1000 Host.
Tuesday-Sunday, August 3-8. County Fair! The Albemarle County Fair will be held in North Garden August 3-8. As always, we will have a booth at the fair. Please stop by to see us, and if you can volunteer to staff the tent for a couple of hours, please let us know! albemarledems@gmail.com
Tuesday, August 3, 4:30-6:00 PM. Please join Delegate David Toscano for coffee and conversation and a briefing on the 2010 General Assembly session in a small group setting. These sessions will be held at various locations around town to make it easy for more people to attend. Available dates are
Space is limited, so please RSVP by contacting Sarah Buckley at sarah@davidtoscano.com.
Wednesday, August 4. Obama's Birthday. National Day of Action Wednesday, August 4. Help Obama celebrate by working to elect Tom Perriello! Click here to sign up.
Thursday, August 5, 4:30-6:00 PM. Please join Delegate David Toscano for coffee and conversation and a briefing on the 2010 General Assembly session in a small group setting. These sessions will be held at various locations around town to make it easy for more people to attend. Available dates are
Space is limited, so please RSVP by contacting Sarah Buckley at sarah@davidtoscano.com.
Tuesday, August 10, 7:30-9:30 AM. Congressman Tom Perriello will be holding Town Hall meetings in the Fifth District again this year.to address constituent questions and concerns. There will be two events local to Charlottesville and Albemarle Residents:
If you are interested in being part of a presence (e.g., holding signs) in support of Tom, you can contact Donna Goings: Donna Goings at donnago@cville.net.
Wednesday, August 11, 1:30-3:00 PM. In 2008, the fifth district contest was a squeaker. Congressman Tom Perriello pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the country, unseating six-term incumbent Virgil Goode with a margin of only 727 votes. This time around, freshman Congressman Tom Perriello will face career politician and Republican State Senator Robert Hurt, who won his party’s nomination in a seven-way primary in June in which less than 8 percent of registered voters voted, and Independent candidate Jeffrey Clark. Don’t miss the chance to hear what the candidates have to say when the Senior Statesmen of Virginia present a Candidates Showcase at the Charlottesville Senior Center on August 11, 1:30 - 3:00 PM.
Thursday, August 12, 4:30-5:45 PM. Please join Delegate David Toscano for coffee and conversation and a briefing on the 2010 General Assembly session in a small group setting. These sessions will be held at various locations around town to make it easy for more people to attend. Available dates are
Space is limited, so please RSVP by contacting Sarah Buckley at sarah@davidtoscano.com.
Monday, August 16, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. The Steering Committee of the Albemarle County Democratic Party meets at the Albemarle County Office Building, downtown, room 246. The Albemarle County Office Building - McIntire (COB-McIntire) is located at the intersection of McIntire Road and Preston Avenue in downtown Charlottesville at 401 McIntire Road.
Saturday, August 28, 3-6:30 PM. Join your Democratic neighbors and Tom Perriello as the ACDP puts the party into Party and hosts its annual BBQ extravaganza at Claudius Crozet Park. Buy your ticket now and save: ($30 at the door, $25 in advance, $5 for children over 5). Click here to purchase tickets. September 2010Tuesday, September 7, 6:00-8:00 PM. Congressman Tom Perriello will be holding Town Hall meetings in the Fifth District again this year.to address constituent questions and concerns. There will be two events local to Charlottesville and Albemarle Residents:
If you are interested in being part of a presence (e.g., holding signs) in support of Tom, you can contact Donna Goings: Donna Goings at donnago@cville.net.
Wednesday, September 8, 6:30-8:45 PM. The Hollymead Precint and Rivanna District Democrats are planning an event to help raise awareness about the upcoming changes in the health care system, and the impact that can have on people in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. We will show the documentary Sick Around The World at the Northside Library on Sept 8 at 6:30 PM, followed by a panel of health-care leaders from the community who can speak about the health care legislation and answer questions. RSVP to Joe Nasevich at RivannaDems@embarqmail.com, 856-630-1532 or 434-978-4817.
Monday, September 20, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. The Steering Committee of the Albemarle County Democratic Party meets at the Albemarle County Office Building, downtown, room 246. The Albemarle County Office Building - McIntire (COB-McIntire) is located at the intersection of McIntire Road and Preston Avenue in downtown Charlottesville at 401 McIntire Road. October 2010Monday, October 18, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. The Steering Committee of the Albemarle County Democratic Party meets at the Albemarle County Office Building, downtown, room 246. The Albemarle County Office Building - McIntire (COB-McIntire) is located at the intersection of McIntire Road and Preston Avenue in downtown Charlottesville at 401 McIntire Road. November 2010Monday, November 15, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. The Steering Committee of the Albemarle County Democratic Party meets at the Albemarle County Office Building, downtown, room 246. The Albemarle County Office Building - McIntire (COB-McIntire) is located at the intersection of McIntire Road and Preston Avenue in downtown Charlottesville at 401 McIntire Road.
Recurring EventsEvery Saturday morning at 9 AM: Listen to the Albemarle Political Corner that focuses on local issues that affect the lives of each of us. WVAX, 1450 (AM).
Every Sunday at noon: Listen to the Albemarle Political Corner that focuses on local issues that affect the lives of each of us. WINA 1070 (AM).
Every Thursday evening at 6 PM: Drinking Liberally, an informal, inclusive progressive social group, meets every Thursday at 6:00 PM at South Street Brewery, 106 South Street, Charlottesville. Come join us for a couple of rounds or just to hang out with like-minded folks. Visit www.drinkingliberally.org for more information or to sign up for the mailing list. DESCRIPTIONS OF ELECTED OFFICES OF THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTYThe following descriptions are meant to set forth the main functions of the offices but are not intended to reflect every possible assignment during the course of the term. All Committee officers and District Chairs must be residents of Albemarle County and registered to vote. It is not required that the District Chairs be a resident of the Magisterial District of their chairmanship. They should agree to promote the Democratic Party at all levels, and to participate locally in the projects that the party sets out. They agree to support all Democratic Candidates in all elections during their respective terms. CHAIRTo recruit interested people to the Democratic Party, and to promote the Democratic Party in every possible way. Responsible for providing the strategy and executing the method to accomplish the main mission of the Albemarle County Democratic Party which is to win elections. To execute the duties as assigned by the Party Plan of the Democratic Party of Virginia, and to be responsible for the communication with the VADP and the Congressional District Committee. To call meetings as required to manage the affairs of the Albemarle County Democratic Committee and to communicate effectively with the members of the Albemarle County Democratic Committee. To be the spokesperson for the Albemarle County Democratic Party. Recruitment of candidates for all County offices as well as the legislative district candidates that fall within the boundaries of Albemarle County. Ultimate responsibility for the growth and management of all functions of the Albemarle County Democratic Committee. VICE-CHAIR, DEVELOPMENTResponsible for observing and reporting on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. Responsible for fundraising efforts of the ACDP, including the annual fundraising event. VICE-CHAIR, ADMINISTRATIONCounty wide volunteer coordinator for the ACDP. Responsible for setting agenda for the Democratic Saturday Breakfast. Responsible for observing and reporting on the Albemarle County School Board meetings. As volunteer coordinator, responsible for the recruitment and assignment of volunteers for mailings, meetings and other administration events of the ACDP including the assignment and coordination of volunteers with the Magisterial District Chairs during campaigns, including Election Day. VICE CHAIR, SPECIAL PROJECTSResponsible for all projects assigned by the Chair of the ACDP. Included in the responsibilities is the communication with the many varieties of the Press and the Absentee Voter Program as provided by the VADP. VICE CHAIR, OUTREACHResponsibility is to increase the membership of the Albemarle County Democratic Party including but not limited to groups regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexual preference. VICE-CHAIR, WOMEN’S ISSUESResponsibility is to bring women’s issues to the Albemarle County Democratic Committee and to be the local committee liaison with the Women’s section of the Virginia Democratic Party and to increase women’s membership of the ACDP. VICE-CHAIR, YOUNG PROFESSIONALSResponsibility is to represent young professionals for the ACDP and to be the spokesman of the ACDP to groups whose membership is made up of young people and young professionals. The overall responsibility is to increase the membership of young people in the ACDP. VICE-CHAIR, VETERANSResponsibility is to organize with Veterans groups in the area, be the spokesman for the ACDP to Veteran’s groups in the area, and to increase the veteran membership in the ACDP. VICE-CHAIR, LABORResponsibility is to be the spokesman of the ACDP to labor organizations in Albemarle County and to increase the membership of the ACDP with members of organized labor. TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTORResponsible for maintaining the financial records of the ACDP, processing the receipts and payables of the ACDP, keeping adequate financial records of all transactions of the ACDP, preparing monthly financial statements to the Steering Committee of the ACDP and preparing and submitting the required quarterly reports to the State Board of Elections. CORRESPONDING SECRETARYResponsible for the correspondence to various other political organizations and the preparation of the monthly “News Clips” (the informational communication with the members of the ACDP Committee). RECORDING SECRETARYResponsible for the preparation and submission of the Minutes of each meeting of the ACDP, including but not limited to the meetings of the Steering Committee. WEBMASTER AND VICE CHAIR, TECHNOLOGYResponsible for maintaining the ACDP web site, maintaining the ACDP mailing list, and for the management of the voter database of the ACDP which would include producing canvassing materials and updating the database with new information provided from any source. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT CHAIRSResponsible for the recruiting and training of the Precinct Chairs in the Magisterial District. Responsible for the recruiting and managing the volunteers of their particular Magisterial District, as well as the utilization of volunteers assigned by the volunteer coordinator of the ACDP. Supporting activities such as campaign and Election Day organization, canvassing, and any other volunteer activities that occur either within the District or at the direction of the Steering Committee or the Chair of the ACDP.
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