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NY has its Obama campaign state director!

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The following message was recently sent to NY supporters of Barack Obama for president, by the new state director for New York.

My name is Dave Pollak and I’m the new State Director for the Obama campaign here in New York. I want to tell you about an exciting porgram we’re running here called Camp Obama.

During this two-day session, people like you will be taking their support for this movement to the next level by learning the organizing principles that this campaign and our movement for change are built on.

Camp Obama attendees will receive real-world organizing experience that will have a direct impact on this election. Graduates of Camp Obama will go on to become Deputy Field Organizers who will lead this campaign to victory in crucial battleground states around the country.

Find out more about this exciting opportunity to take a leadership role in this movement for change: http://ny.barackobama.com/CampObamaNY. By participating in Camp Obama, you’ll get the kind of experience that Barack got as a community organizer on the South Side of Chicago, where he learned that real change happens from the bottom up.

That experience transformed Barack’s life and made him who he is today.

Camp Obama is your chance to put those very same principles into action - to win this election and to strengthen democracy in communities around the country.

After completing the program, you’ll be required to work as a Deputy Field Organizer in a battleground state where you’ll be organizing supporters and helping lead our grassroots Get Out The Vote operation.

Apply for a spot at Camp Obama near you and become a leader in our movement for change.

This campaign relies on the passion and enthusiasm of ordinary supporters, but it needs leaders who can organize these supporters and turn their enthusiasm into votes on Election Day.

Camp Obama is your chance to step up and become a leader in this movement.

Thanks,

Dave

Gillibrand Fund Raiser in New Kingston

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Save the Date — September 20, 2008 — 
And Help Send Kirsten Gillibrand Back to Congress!

2006 was an historic election for New York’s 20th Congressional District: Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand was elected to the U.S. Congress.  Now it is up to all of us to make sure she returns for a second term.

What: A Farm Country “Rally for Gillibrand”
When: Saturday, September 20.  2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Who:  Featured Speaker To Be Announced
Where: The Thomson Farm, 4143 Thomson Hollow Road, New Kingston, New York            
Hosts: Alan Dee and Frank Buffone
And: Possible Live Democratic Donkey Photo Op!
Suggested Minimum Donation per Person: $35.00   
For More Information/RSVP: NewKingstonforGillibrand@yahoo.com 

Contributions or gifts to Gillibrand for Congress are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Contributions from corporations, labor organizations’ treasury funds and foreign nationals are prohibited.
Paid for by Gillibrand for Congress

Middletown Democrats BBQ

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The Town of Middletown Democratic Committee will be selling BBQ Chicken at theMargaretville Street Fair on Saturday, August 23rd. The location will be across from NBT Bank near the walkway to the Binnekill parking lot. The chicken will be prepared on site by Miller’s BBW of Walton. Homemade salads will also be offered for sale. There will be a50/50 drawing at 2:30 p.m., and tickets may be purchased from committee members or at the Street Fair. You need not be present to win the 50/50 drawing.

House party for Obama

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We are having an open house gathering for Barak Obama at 1:00 til ? at 3244 Betty Brook Rd., South Kortright on Sat. June 28th. Light refreshments will be served.

All are welcome, bring the family or friends. Please call to confirm (or email). 607-538-9424 or ottoverks1@netzero.net.

Bring your ideas and enthusiasm.

DCDC annual dinner was a rousing success

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The 2008 DCDC Annual Dinner was held last Saturday, June 21st, at the SUNY Delhi Alumni Hall Hospitality Center and a good time was had by all.

We had a rather lengthy but highly distinguished roster of speakers, including Congressman Steven Israel (NY2, Assistant Democratic Whip, and more), Congressman Maurice Hinchey and Delaware County CSEA Union President George Lawson.

The Democrat of the Year award was presented by Joan Homovich (last year’s recipient) to the lovely and talented Tom Coddington. Additional remarks and congratulations were offered by fellow Hartwick alum and DCDC 2nd Vice Chair Tom Schimmerling.

I think Lenny Sienko, former DCDC Chair and current Hancock Town Chair, summed it up for us all: “The decor, the food, the service, the atmosphere, the presentations were all done with ‘a touch of class’.”

If you missed it (or if you were there and want to relive fond memories), check out these photos from the event, courtesy of Dan Flanagan: