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AGENDA May 17, 2012 Contra Costa Democratic Central Committee

Flag salute

Roll Call

Additions to agenda

Introductions and visitor sign in

Minutes of April meeting: by email

May e-board meeting minutes: by email

Phone Banking for Candidates and issues: Tomi, Jim, WCCUSD, San Pablo measure and others

Treasurers report

All other reports: National Convention, Fundraising, UDC,Young Dems,  OFA, Clubs (New Hercules and Concord), CDP eboard

New Business:  Regional Campaign Meeting Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Contra Costa Central Committees and Labor Councils.  4:00 . . . → Read More: Democratic Party of Contra Costa County Central Committee Agenda for May 17, 2012]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/05/democratic-party-of-contra-costa-county-central-committee-agenda-for-may-17-2012/ A review of national and California politics will be the focus of the next Democrats of Rossmoor Club meeting on Thursday, May 24.  The dinner meeting will feature Ben Tulchin, Founder and President of Tulchin Research, a national leader in research, polling, and consulting services to clients across the country.

This is a dinner meeting at the Fireside Room, with the social hour beginning at 5:00 p.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m., and the speaker at 7:00. 

The speaker, Ben Tulchin, is widely known nationally as an outstanding pollster/analyst on political elections and campaign issues.  His speech, entitled "The Current Political Landscape," is highly important as he will explain the political impact of redistricting in California and the new top two primary system, among other things. 

The dinner . . . → Read More: Democrats of Rossmoor to Review National and California Politics with Ben Tulchin]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/05/democrats-of-rossmoor-to-review-national-and-california-politics-with-ben-tulchin/ The Democratic Central Committees of Napa, Solano, Contra Costa, and Sonoma Counties are meeting for the 5th Democrat/Labor summit with the Building Trades and Labor Councils of those same counties.

The cross-county endorsement campaigns for shared candidates, state propositions, and pooling resources will be discussed. Democratic Party Controller Hilary Crosby and a representative of the State Federation of Labor will speak. 

The meeting is at the IBEW Local 302 Hall, 1875 Arnold Dr., Martinez. It begins at 4:00 p.m. and will end at 7:30.  Food will . . . → Read More: Democrat/Labor Summit on Thursday, May 17]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/05/democratlabor-summit-on-thursday-may-17/ The San Ramon Valley Democratic Club's Thursday, May 24, meeting features presentations by former Obama Administration Official Ro Khanna and a local speaker Steve Phillips, the chair and founder of PAC+.

The meeting will take place at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, in Danville. Social time at 6:15 p.m., dinner at 6:45 p.m., with the program at 7:15 p.m. Members and invited guests can enjoy the dinner and program for $25, non-members $30, presentation only is $5 (requested donation).

Khanna will speak about why manufacturing is still key to America’s future. He will discuss why America is still competitive in manufacturing, and policies that can help our economic growth. Ro will discuss how President Obama’s economic policies are intended to foster innovation and give . . . → Read More: San Ramon Valley Democratic Club’s May 24 Meeting Features Former Obama Administration Official Ro Khanna]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/05/san-ramon-valley-democratic-clubs-may-24-meeting-features-former-obama-administration-official-ro-khanna/ The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's Wednesday, May 23 meeting (note the special night) will feature the Brady Campaign to End Gun Violence's Karen Arntzen discussing "Ending Gun Violence: Where Are We At?"

Arntzen will discuss what we've learned from Virginia Tech, Tucson, Oikos, and all-too-common but less publicized gun violence in the Bay Area. What can we do? She'll also discuss the need for action right here in Central Contra Costa County.

The DVDC meets from 7-9 p.m. at the Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek. Please park on Deerpark Drive, the first right after the library, unless you have difficulty walking. For more information, call 925-946-0469 or visit the club's . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democratic Club’s May 23 Meeting Features Conversation About “Ending Gun Violence: Where Are We At?”]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/05/diablo-valley-democratic-clubs-may-23-meeting-features-conversation-about-ending-gun-violence-where-are-we-at/ The Tri-Valley Democratic Club's Monday, May 21 meeting will feature Dr. Joel Parrott, the President and CEO of the Oakland Zoo.

Dr. Parrott will speak about the zoo, community outreach to the community, and plans for the future. The Tri-Valley Democrats meet at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, in Dublin at 7 p.m.

For more information about the Tri-Valley Democrats, please visit the club's . . . → Read More: President and CEO of the Oakland Zoo Featured at Tri-Valley Democratic Club’s May 21 Meeting]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/05/president-and-ceo-of-the-oakland-zoo-featured-at-tri-valley-democratic-clubs-may-21-meeting/ Assemblymember Susan Bonilla will help celebrate the new part of her district with an event featuring Speaker John Perez on Thursday, May 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the USA World Class Car Museum, 1525 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo. Tickets are $25. For more information, click . . . → Read More: Speaker John A. Perez Joins Assemblymember Susan Bonilla for May 10th Event in Vacaville]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/05/speaker-john-a-perez-joins-assemblymember-susan-bonilla-for-may-10th-event-in-vacaville/ The Lamorinda Democratic Club's monthly meeting on Thursday, May 10 will feature a discussion about "Move Our Message: How to Get America's Ear" with Susan Strong.

SUSAN C. STRONG, Ph.D., founded the Metaphor Project in 1997, to assist progressives and liberals in mainstreaming their messages by framing them as part of the ideal American story. She brings a broad range of experience to her work with the Metaphor Project–from academic to activist.

She served as a Visiting Lecturer at U.C. Berkeley's Rhetoric Department (from 1980 to 1983) and also at the Communications Department of St. Mary's College, Moraga  (1982-1985). She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature; her thesis was on a topic about political metaphor in narrative. Since leaving the academic world, she has continued to do interdisciplinary research in . . . → Read More: Move Our Message: How to Get America’s Ear with Susan Strong will be the Focus of Lamorinda Democratic Club’s Thursday, May 10 Meeting]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/05/move-our-message-how-to-get-americas-ear-with-susan-strong-will-be-the-focus-of-lamorinda-democratic-clubs-thursday-may-10-meeting/ How can societies that welcome immigrants from around the world create civic cohesion out of their ethnic and racial diversity? This critical question will be addressed by an immigration expert during a Democrats of Rossmoor meeting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at Gateway Clubhouse.

University of California, Berkeley Associate Professor Irene Bloemraad’s research provides a first-of-its-kind comparative perspective on how the United States and Canada encourage foreigners to become citizens. Based on both vivid in-depth interviews with immigrants and statistical analysis and documentary data, Bloemraad’s research shows that Canada’s greater state support for settlement and official government policy of multiculturalism increases political participation of its immigrants when compared with those in the United States.

Professor Bloemraad will speak on Saturday, April 28, in the Fireside Room. . . . → Read More: Democrats of Rossmoor To Hear New Perspectives on Immigration at April 28 Meeting]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/04/democrats-of-rossmoor-to-hear-new-perspectives-on-immigration-at-april-28-meeting/ The San Ramon Valley Democratic Club's Thursday, April 26, meeting will feature presentations by State Senator Mark DeSaulnier and County Supervisor Candidate Tomi Van de Brooke.

The meeting will take place at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, in Danville. Social time at 6:15 p.m., dinner at 6:45 p.m., with the program at 7:15 p.m. Members and invited guests can enjoy the dinner and program for $25, non-members $30, presentation only is $5 (requested donation).

In his first term, he has taken a leadership role on a variety of key issues including government reform, labor, transportation, the environment, health care, local government, and public safety. DeSaulnier brings a breadth of experience to the Legislature and public service.

In the Senate, DeSaulnier now chairs the Transportation and . . . → Read More: San Ramon Valley Democratic Club’s April 26 Meeting Features State Senator Mark DeSaulnier and County Supervisor Candidate Tomi Van de Brooke]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/04/san-ramon-valley-democratic-clubs-april-26-meeting-features-state-senator-mark-desaulnier-and-county-supervisor-candidate-tomi-van-de-brooke/