Shiawassee Democrats

The next meeting of the Shiawassee County Democrats will be a “Meet the Democratic Candidates” picnic. The picnic will be held Tuesday, July 27th at 6 p.m. in Durand’s Trumble Park pavilion, The park is just off Saginaw St. on Monroe St.

Hot dogs, beverages and table service will be provided. You may bring a passing dish.

For further information contact party chair, Carol Spaniola at 989/743-3293

Hi fellow Dems, Pam Drake needs volunteers for her campaign for State House. You can keep up on Pam’s campaign by signing up for her Facebook page here - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=327598365489. You can also keep in touch with Pam through her campaign website at http://www.drakeforrep.com/.

Hello fellow Dems! Our new Outreach Committee is looking for people who have the following skills / qualities:

Planner / organizer / record keeper / tracker
Internet specialist
Social media specialist
Video / audio specialist
Public relations / communications
Liaison / relationship builder
Creativity / visioning / big ideas

We’re going to be working on things like ….

Community service projects
Candidate, party, and citizen activist training
Issue advocacy
Podcasts & videos
Encouraging / recruiting / supporting more local women & minorities to run for office
Face to face and Internet based party building

If you would like to be involved in our new activities, please contact Christine Barry at outreach@shiawasseedems.com.

We are pleased to announce that we will have Judge Shelia Johnson as a guest on Tuesday night. Judge Johnson is a the Chief Judge Pro Tem 46th District Court, and a candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court. You can learn more about Judge Johnson at her website at www.judgesheliajohnson.com.

Additionally we will be discussing the Pasta & Politics fundraiser, the Internet reach of the party, and other outreach activities.

Hope to see you there!

Shiawassee Democrats May 2010 Meeting

Tuesday, May 25
Corunna City Hall
402 North Shiawassee Street
Corunna, MI

Doors open at 6pm
Meeting starts at 6:30

We will be collecting personal needs items and non-perishable food items for charity.

The Shiawassee Democratic Party meets the fourth Tuesday of every month in the Corunna City Hall meeting room off Mack Street at 6:30 p.m. Regular business meetings start at 7 p.m. For further information contact party chair, Carol Spaniola at 989-743-3293 or email at carol.spaniola@shiawasseedems.com.

Shiawassee County Democratic Party is hosting their 16th Annual Pasta & Politics fundraiser Friday, April 23rd at GiGi’s House of Catering in Corunna. Reception: 5:30 PM-6:00 PM, Dinner: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Program: 7:00 PM.

Guest speakers include MDP Chair Mark Brewer and Gubernatorial Candidates Alma Wheeler Smith and Virg Bernero.

Alma Wheeler Smith is a former Michigan State Senator for 1994-2002. State Representative Smith was elected to the House of Representative in 2004 and is now in her third term.

Virg Bernero is beginning his fifth year as Mayor of Lansing. He has previously served as a County Commissioner and State Representative and Senator in the Michigan Legislature.

Also attending are candidates for State Attorney General: David Leyton, Secretary of State: Jocelyn Benson, District 8 U.S. Congress: Kande Ngalamulume, MSU Board of Trustees: Dennis Denno, District 22 Michigan Senate, Chuck Fellows and District 85 Michigan State Representative, Pamela Drake.

Tickets are: adults–$20 or two for $35; seniors and students–$15 or two for $25. Contact Carol Spaniola for reservations at 989-743-3293.

Shiawassee Dems April 2010 Meeting
Tuesday, April 27
Corunna City Hall

6:00 PM Doors open

6:30 PM Business Meeting

The public is welcome to attend.

Last Day to Register to vote:

For August 3, 2010 primary election is July 6
For November 2, 2010 election is August 24

Filing Deadlines:

August Primary:

Candidate Filing Deadline–May 11, 2010 at 4:00 PM

Last day to remove name from ballot is May 14, 2010.

* Countywide candidates file with County Clerk

* Township and Village Candidates file with Township Clerk

* State Rep and Judicial Candidates file in Lansing
* Precinct Delegate candidates can file with either the County, City or Township Clerk

Filing Requirements:

Candidates must file Affidavit of Identity and petitions with the appropriate number of signatures or a filing fee.

The two top vote getters in each party will receive their filing fee back after the August election.

* All candidates must file a Statement of Organization unless one is already on file.
* Countywide candidates can file petitions (100-100 signatures) or pay a $100 filing fee
* County Commissioner Candidates can file petitions (20-20 signatures or pay a $100 filing fee
* Township candidates must file petitions only 3-10 signatures required.
* Precinct delegates–there are no filing fee or signatures required.
File a notarized Precinct Delegate Affidavit of Identity with Township, City or County Clerk.

Be sure you know the precinct in which you reside.
NOTE: There will be two Notaries Public at Pasta & Politics or the County Clerk will notarize it for you.

Needed paperwork for candidates can be obtained at the County Clerk’s office

Shiawassee Dems February 2010 Meeting
Tuesday, March 23
Corunna City Hall

6:00 PM Doors opem

6:30 PM Business Meeting

Pasta & Politics
Donations for silent auction
MDOP training date and pick up schedule of April 10th and 11th
Precinct Delegate affidavits of identity forms which have to be notorized (we will have a notary public present)
Precinct delegates affidavits have to be filed by 4 PM May 11th for the August primary election.

The public is welcome to attend.

The Michigan Democratic Party will be holding the Endorsement Convention on Saturday, April 17th, at Cobo Hall in Detroit. At this convention, Michigan Democrats will endorse a candidate for Attorney General and Secretary of State.

Attorney General candidates:

David Leyton - Genesee County Prosecutor
Richard Bernstein - Chair - Wayne State Board of Governors

Secretary of State candidates:

Jocelyn Benson - Wayne State University Law Professor
Janice Winfrey - Detroit City Clerk

We are lucky to have such great candidates to choose from.

If you would like to vote in the Endorsement Convention, you must be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party at least 30 days in advance of the event. This deadline is March 19th.

You can click here to download a membership application, or you can join online at the MDP website here - http://www.michigandems.com/join.php

** The links to the candidate campaign sites included in this post are for reader convenience only and should not be considered as an endorsement by the Shiawassee County Democratic Party. The Shiawassee County Democratic Party has not made an endorsement of any candidate.