Category: Newsletters

Congressman Jim McDermott To Join 7th Annual AM1090 Forum

July 16, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paul Van Erem Office: 206/805-1090 Email: paul@am1090seattle.com Congressman Jim McDermott To Join 7th Annual AM1090 Forum AM1090 SEATTLE ADDS TO ALL STAR LINE UP: JIM MCDERMOTT, RON REAGAN, THOM HARTMANN, RANDI RHODES & MORE TOGETHER ON ONE STAGE TO DISCUSS THE MAJOR POLITICAL AND PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES FACING …

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Fundraising for our National Delegates

Hey folks, we need your help!  Our delegates to the national convention could use some help raising funds for the convention in Charlotte, NC.  How can you help? Donate $20.12 to our organization.  All of these $20.12 donations will be donated to our delegates:  Donate online here:  http://bit.ly/xxeazd Donate raffle prizes for our July meeting …

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Mobile web site

For the time being, I’ve disabled the mobile-friendly version of our website.  Why?  Another website I maintain was hacked through the plugin that detects mobile browsers.  Until I’m satisified that the plugin in safe (or I find another one), I’m going to leave it disabled for now.  Sorry about any inconvenience that might cause.

Voter Registration Deadline for August 7th Primary is Monday, July 9th

ATTENTION WASHINGTON VOTERS: The deadline for voter registration, address change, and other updates for the Aug. 7th primary is Monday: http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/default.aspx  

11th LD August Picnic at Crystal Springs Park Noon- 4:00pm

https://docs.google.com/open?id=1QK8etS4LiSeEc1iPjzHIsqbAGQL-Pp_32MWtQ5OjEPZ-0K0Qkk1h1YNwE6OC SAVE THE DATE! Saturday 8/18/2012 11th Legislative District (425)652-9549 Azziem H. Underwood, Chair Suggested Donation $20.12 August Picnic at Crystal Springs Park Noon until 4:00pm Location: 15832 51st Avenue South This 11 acre park is located on a hillside with views of the Cascade range to the east and the City of Seattle to …

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State won’t print Voter’s Guide for primary

From The Seattle Times: Voters casting ballots in the state’s primary election this year won’t be getting a printed Voter’s Guide from the Secretary of State’s Office in the mail. Instead, counties will publish election information and decide whether to include state and federal races in their voter pamphlets. Printing a Voter’s Guide would have …

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Newsletter – June 2012

The newsletter for June 2012 has been posted.  You can find it here:  2012-06-June

Paycheck Equality: It’s Not a Suggestion,

Paycheck Equality: It’s Not a Suggestion, It’s the LawMay 31, 2012 by Anny Bolgiano, Intern, Coalition of Labor Union Women Q: What’s better than paycheck equity legislation? A: Effective paycheck equity legislation.The government makes a lot of suggestions and recommendations to us Americans. The CDC recommends staying home when you have the flu and getting …

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May 30 Tech4Obama Seattle event w/Innovation leader

HEY PEOPLE IN THE TECH COMMUNITY (or folks w/Tech friends) Please join Tech4Obama on Wednesday, May 30th at 6:30pm to hear about tech & the Obama campaign from Steven Van Roekel and Michael Slaby (Obama for America’s Chief Integration & Innovation Officer). Logistics: Where: Portage Bay Café, South Lake Union, 391 Terry Ave N. Seattle …

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Sign Up for June Voter Registration: St. Martin’s Shelter, Fremont Fair, Pride Parade, and more!

We had a packed schedule in May with events including Cinco De Mayo, the U District Street Fair, Folklife Festival, phone banking with Win Win, and other events that OFA volunteers hosted – thank you all for making each of these events a great success! June is an important month for voter registration as the …

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2012 Democratic State Convention

Note: National Convention Delegates and State Convention Committee Members are not automatic delegates to the State Convention. To be a delegate or alternate to the State Convention you must have been elected as such at your legislative district caucus or county convention during the weekend of April 28th and 29th. If you are not a …

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Washington Conservation Voters names Rep. Zack Hudgins (D-11) 2012 Legislator of the Year

Zack Hudgins is 2012 Legislator of the Year May 23, 2012 Seattle – Washington Conservation Voters, the political voice for the environment, today named state Representative Zack Hudgins (D-11, Tukwila) its 2012 “Legislator of the Year” for his outstanding leadership during the legislative session. “Rep. Zack Hudgins demonstrated exceptional leadership on several critical issues affecting …

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Arthur L. (“Mac”) McDONALD

Arthur L. (“Mac”) McDONALD Age 92. Born August 29, 1919 in Oroville, WA; died May 8 in Des Moines, WA. Graduate of Kent High School, 1937, and a WWII vet, Mac lived for 50 years in Tukwila, and for the past sixat Judson Park Retirement Community. Memorial service will be at Riverton Park United Methodist …

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8th Congressional District Caucus results

May 20, 2012 Presidental Elector Elector, Elizabeth Satiacum Alternate Elector: James Green =============================================== Delegetes elected for President Barack Obama Women: Nisha NariyaKaren Keleman  Dorothy Willard =============================================== Men: Azziem Hassan Underwood, Ricardo Polintan, Dan Carpita,  Jon Ferguson Azziem Hassan Underwood, Chair 8th &11th Legislative District 425-652-9549 Cell & Text Please don’t print this unless you really …

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Request to help with voter registration in homeless shelters

Can you help register homeless people living in shelters to vote on any of the following days? Fri 5/18 @ 10am-? Tues 5/22 @ 12pm-1pm Sat 5/26 @ 10am-1pm If so, please contact Maureen Johnston  at maureenjohnston988@gmail.com

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