From jac07 at dcn.org  Thu Feb  2 13:35:38 2006
From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo)
Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2006 13:35:38 -0800
Subject: [Davis Democrats] FW: Al Gore for Democratic Senatorial Campaign
	Committee
In-Reply-To: <20060202180139.19230.1140.qmail@omail5.getactive.com>
Message-ID: <C007BB2A.852F%jac07@dcn.org>


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From: "Vice President Al Gore, DSCC" <info at dscc.org>
Reply-To: <notice-reply-biking215bteen at action.dscc.org>
Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2006 18:01:39 GMT
To: John  Chendo <jac07 at dcn.org>
Subject: It Stops Now

 
  <http://www.dscc.org>
  Dear John , Let me be perfectly clear.  Our American values are at risk.
George Bush is pursuing a truly breathtaking and unprecedented power grab
that marginalizes the role of both our federal courts and the Congress.  As
a result, he has been able to enact the most extreme aspects of his
right-wing agenda in virtual secret and without meaningful oversight. It
stops now.  Together, we can change the balance of power in Washington.  We
can elect a Democratic Senate in just 10 short months that will stand up to
the Bush administration's unprecedented power grab and will stand up for our
American values again. The single best way to end one-party rule in
Washington as soon as possible is to support the DSCC in its mission to
elect a Democratic Senate.  The DSCC plays a unique role, watching every
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its tracks. <https://secure.ga3.org/03/20060202_gore_hd/nW7zaE761Bmf7?> In
just a few short years, we have seen heartless inaction in the face of the
growing gap between rich and poor, a dangerous erosion of civil liberties,
and a callous disregard for our natural environment.  This administration
has delivered nothing more than fear-mongering in the face of great
challenges and a staggering incompetence when it comes to the basic
functions of government.  We've seen them fail to help those in the most
need in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, fail to win the peace in Iraq,
and fail in the implementation of the Medicare prescription drug benefit. In
response, Senate Republicans have simply toed the line and let the
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disregarded their constitutionally mandated oversight authority.  They have
made a mockery of our Constitution and the fundamental principles of checks
and balances and separation of powers. Democrats know what must be done.
First and foremost, we have to stand up to the Bush administration's
bullying and clean up the culture of corruption Republicans have fostered in
Washington.  Only after we restore America's trust in our leaders can we get
down to the hard work of securing our country, building the economy,
expanding health care coverage, taking care of the poor, and restoring
responsibility to our government. By making a contribution right now, you
are standing up in defense of our American values and joining the fight to
restore the rule of law that makes our country great.  Please act today to
make an immediate investment in everything we hold dear. Click here to make
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not be easy, but I am confident we will succeed. Unlike our opponents, the
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<https://secure.ga3.org/03/20060202_gore_hd/nW7zaE761Bmf7?> I served eight
years in the Senate and, as Vice President, presided over the body for
another eight years.  Senators used to pride themselves on being a part of
"the greatest deliberative body in the world."  Now, it seems that political
theatre, corruption, and utter contempt for our system of government have
replaced reason and debate as the currency of the realm. By taking immediate
action today, you can end all that. Together, we can elect a Democratic
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Sincerely, Al Gore P.S.  I know you have friends and family who are also
tired of the Bush administration's unprecedented power grab.  Please forward
this message to them and ask them to make an immediate investment in our
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From jac07 at dcn.org  Mon Feb  6 07:48:11 2006
From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo)
Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 07:48:11 -0800
Subject: [Davis Democrats] FW: Help Elect Debra Bowen Secretary of State
In-Reply-To: <000e01c62ae2$8b0c9170$6501a8c0@foudimaille>
Message-ID: <C00CAFBB.85F4%jac07@dcn.org>


------ Forwarded Message
From: Adrienne Kandel <adrienne at dcn.org>
Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 21:59:45 -0800
To: 'John Chendo' <jac07 at dcn.org>
Subject: RE: Help Elect Debra Bowen Secretary of State

Uncharacteristically, I don?t see a copy to Davis Dems.  Will you be at the
Tuesday night fundraiser, by the way?  (7 to 8:30, 3222 Shelter Cover Ave, I
assume she?ll be there; this is the address where the Champagne Brunch
occurs).  I?ll be there unless I catch my hubby?s flu.
 
Adrienne
 


From: John Chendo [mailto:jac07 at dcn.org]
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 20:09 PM
To: woodlanddems at yahoo.com; Martin Bernavage; james_tischer at sbcglobal.net
Cc: Adrienne Kandel; claire at iclaire.com
Subject: FW: Help Elect Debra Bowen Secretary of State
 

------ Forwarded Message
From: "GrassrootsWest.org" <info at grassrootswest.org>
Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2006 03:31:02 -0500
To: <jac07 at dcn.org>
Subject: Help Elect Bowen Secretary of State

GrassrootsWest.org


SUPPORT SEN. DEBRA BOWEN'S PETITION DRIVE
Probably the most pressing political issue for Americans in these troubled
times is the sanctity of the ballot, which in the larger picture means the
counting of it. According to Open Voting Consortium:
<http://www.openvotingconsortium.org>   ?The election system in the United
States can no longer be trusted. Voting machines and the computers that add
vote totals are being run with computer programs or software that can change
vote totals. Where historic voter fraud required dozens of people colluding,
now a small circle of corrupt election officials and voting machine
technicians can skew results.?

The voting machine business interests, virtually all of them supporters of
the Bush regime, keep their software secret and peddle hardware with
?backdoor? entry possibilities. And they think nothing of wining and dining
election officials around California.  The Republicans would like nothing
better than to undermine this state, as they have Florida and Ohio.

Standing in their way has been Sen. Debra Bowen (D-28th Dist.), who has been
carrying water for election protection activists and citizen voters by
presenting and pushing through legislation to protect your vote and mine.
Happily, since she is termed out this year, Sen. Bowen is now running for
Secretary of State <http://www.debrabowen.com>  to take that most important
office out of Republican hands bent on permitting expensive untested voting
systems to be marketed and sold to county elections officials.

Sen. Bowen needs our help.  Running for office is expensive, but one cost
that can be eliminated by citizen action is the collecting of signatures on
petitions to qualify her to run for office.  So here?s what you can do:
* Collect signatures (including your own) on petition(s) (copied front/back,
a single sheet of paper, links immediately below) containing space for 15
signers and the collecting party?s information:
Petition front (pdf)
<http://www.grassrootswest.org/downloads/pdfs/petitionfront.pdf>
Petition back (pdf)
<http://www.grassrootswest.org/downloads/pdfs/petitionback.pdf>
Sen. Bowen?s flyer(pdf)
<http://www.grassrootswest.org/downloads/pdfs/bowenflyer.pdf>
* Contact your friends to get them to do the same.
* Mail the signed petition(s) (even if you?re the only signer, and make sure
to complete the "affidavit of circulator" on the back) to Sen. Bowen?s
campaign headquarters to arrive by February 17:  Debra Bowen for Secretary
of State, 578 Washington Blvd, #409, Marina del Rey, CA 90292.
* If you cannot print out the petition forms but want to collect signatures,
email GrassrootsWest.org <mailto:info at grassrootswest.org>  or call 707
794-9259. 
* Donate <http://www.debrabowen.com>  to Sen. Debra Bowen?s campaign.



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From yamagata at virtual-markets.net  Tue Feb  7 14:58:26 2006
From: yamagata at virtual-markets.net (G Richard Yamagata PhD)
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2006 14:58:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Davis Democrats] 1 Week Reminder -Davis Democrat Club election
	general meeting on February 14
Message-ID: <200602072258.k17MvDGv096326@afes.com>

Greetings Davis Democrat Club members,

First, -- This list will soon be exclusively used for club news and
announcements.  We are starting an action bulletin club e-mail list for
those that want to be active in the region and community.  The list is
already set-up.  We will begin porting those that are on this list and have
not requested to be excluded from the new list.  If you do not want to be on
the new action bulletin list, please send your e-mail address to
yamagata at virtual-markets.net

The new list will be:  davisdemocratclub-announce at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us
John Chendo will be list moderator.

DDC General Meeting for Election of Officers and Endorsement of Candidates
-- June Elections
Time: 6 PM to 8:00 PM
Place: Blanchard Room of the Davis Branch of the Yolo County Library.  
                315 East 14th Street.

              Davis Democratic Club Meeting 
                Tuesday, February 14, 6 pm - 8 pm
     Place: Blanchard Room of the Davis Branch of the Yolo County Library.  
                315 East 14th Street.

There will be a potluck on Valentine's Day sponsored by the Davis Democrat
Club starting at 6PM.  This is an event to break bread with fellow Democrats
and discuss the state of the state and the union as we work to successfully
elect a Democrat Governor and host of other Dems for state office.  If
people want to use this opportunity to pass out election and Democratic
party information or articles to the membership, they can do so.  This
should be a fun event with plenty of food.  

Please bring your favorite food you like to cook or prepare or purchase,
either a main dish, salad or dessert to share with 6 to 8 people.  The Club
will provide coffee, cups, forks and spoons and chocolate kisses, and if
they can be found, candied hearts.  The suggested donation at the door will
be $5.  If you need guidance in what food to bring to the event, please
phone Bob Bockwinkel at 219-1896 or G Richard Yamagata at 848-8364.

For the Potluck, the following breakdown is being suggested:  
A-K  Bring a main dish
L-R  Bring a salad dish (green, macaroni, or potato or other)
S-Z  Bring a dessert

The club will also have its bi-annual election of officers.  The business
meeting with the election will start at 6:45PM.  At this time there is no
planned speaker, except for the outgoing and incoming presidents.  Please
come to vote or to turn in your ballot.  The By-Laws allow for nominations
from the floor.  It is expected that the election will take up most of the
hour slated for this meeting.  

While ballots are tabulated, there is one item on the agenda, placed there
by President Tony Gruska, the endorsement of candidates for elected office
or primary candidates in June.  Since the general membership will be at this
meeting, this will facillitate the endorsement of candidates by the Davis
Democrat Club.  We will also explain how the new DDC action bulletin e-mail
list will work.

The slate of officers offered by the DDC Board for this election are:
President:  Arun Sen
Vice President:  John Chendo
Treasurer:  Betty Weir
Publicity:  Mary Lou Hernandez
Corresponding Secretary:  Julia Sanchez
Recording Secretary:  G Richard Yamagata

Our other board members serving for 2006 to 2008 will be:
Immediate Past President:  Tony Gruska 
Past President:  Bob Bockwinkel
Past Vice President:  Kingsley Melton
Past Publicity Officer:  Barbara Slemmons
Newsletter Editor:  Tanya Chalupa
Membership:  John Chendo
Rhonda Gruska
Adrienne Kandell
Max Rothe
Lyle Smith 
Pam Nieberg  
Jim Pollock
Joyce Wilson




From jac07 at dcn.org  Wed Feb  8 22:40:04 2006
From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo)
Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2006 22:40:04 -0800
Subject: [Davis Democrats] FW: support Boxer's sense of the senate
 amendment: tell President Bush to answer questions about corruption 
In-Reply-To: <20060208180158.16845.7749.qmail@omail3.getactive.com>
Message-ID: <C01023C4.86BE%jac07@dcn.org>


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Reply-To: <notice-reply-5gibb82053n8xn at ga4.org>
Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2006 18:01:58 GMT
To: john chendo <jac07 at dcn.org>
Subject: Why won't President Bush answer questions about Jack Abramoff?

  
   <http://www.barbaraboxer.com>
  
  Dear john, 
 <http://ga4.org/campaign/abramoff/5gibb82053n8xn?>
Tell President Bush to come clean about Jack Abramoff -- email your Senators
now! <http://ga4.org/campaign/abramoff/5gibb82053n8xn?>

During last week's State of the Union address, President Bush spoke for 51
minutes on a wide range of subjects -- from his misguided war in Iraq to his
failed energy policy.

Yet in that entire 5,369 word speech, the President saw fit to dedicate only
60 words to a subject that has infected his entire Administration as well as
the GOP Congressional leadership:  the Republican culture of corruption
permeating Washington, DC.

Here's all that President Bush said about his Party's ethical lapses last
week:
> 
> A hopeful society expects elected officials to uphold the public trust.
> Honorable people in both parties are working on reforms to strengthen the
> ethical standards of Washington -- I support your efforts. Each of us has made
> a pledge to be worthy of public responsibility -- and that is a pledge we must
> never forget, never dismiss, and never betray.

No apologies for Scooter Libby's obstruction of justice and perjury
indictments related to the outing of CIA agent Valerie Plame.  No
acknowledgment of Tom DeLay's ongoing criminal prosecution for money
laundering.  No mention of the procurement head of Bush's own budget office
who was marched out in handcuffs.  No discussion of GOP Congressman Duke
Cunningham's resignation after pleading guilty to bribery charges.

And certainly no reference to Jack Abramoff, the corrupt Republican lobbyist
and major GOP donor who has already pled guilty to five criminal felony
counts, with more likely on the way.

Tell President Bush to come clean about Jack Abramoff -- urge your Senators
to support my amendment today!
<http://ga4.org/campaign/abramoff/5gibb82053n8xn?>

In fact, now President Bush says that he doesn't even remember Jack Abramoff
-- despite Abramoff raising more than $100,000 for Bush's 2004 re-election
and serving as a member of the Bush Administration Transition Team in 2001
-- not to mention the more than 200 contacts that Abramoff's lobbying team
had with Bush Administration officials in the first 10 months of 2001.

That simply doesn't pass the smell test.  The American people deserve to
know the truth about the extent of Jack Abramoff's relationship with the
Bush Administration, and how that may have corrupted policy decisions.

That's why I have co-sponsored a "sense of the Senate" amendment, along with
my colleagues John Kerry and Frank Lautenberg, urging the White House to
provide the American people with a thorough account of the meetings the
President, his staff, and senior executive branch officials had with
disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

It's time for President Bush to answer our questions about Jack Abramoff.
Urge your Senators to support my amendment today!
<http://ga4.org/campaign/abramoff/5gibb82053n8xn?>

Despite the President's rhetoric in his State of the Union address, the
White House's refusal to fully disclose information about their dealings
with Jack Abramoff simply exacerbates the problem.

After all, it's not George Bush's White House -- it's the people's White
House -- and it is long past time they got an unobstructed look into their
own government. If the President has nothing to hide, there shouldn't be a
problem.

Tell President Bush to come clean about Jack Abramoff now!
<http://ga4.org/campaign/abramoff/5gibb82053n8xn?>

Thanks so much for your continued support.

In Friendship,



Barbara Boxer 

Email your Senators now! <http://ga4.org/campaign/abramoff/5gibb82053n8xn?>
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From jac07 at dcn.org  Fri Feb 10 08:23:42 2006
From: jac07 at dcn.org (john chendo)
Date: 10 Feb 2006 16:23:42 -0000
Subject: [Davis Democrats] Tell Secretary of State McPherson to come clean
	on voting machines
Message-ID: <20060210162342.28821.120.qmail@web5.getactive.com>

Dear Friend,

How can we restore faith in the integrity of our elections when
the Secretary of State won't come clean with the people of
California? 

Keeping the public in the dark about problems with electronic
voting machines doesn't build confidence. It just builds up the
perception that our government and voting machine manufacturers
have something to hide.

We can't allow public confidence in our elections system to
deteriorate any further. Join Senator Debra Bowen and me in
urging Secretary of State McPherson to release all documents
about the reliability and performance of California voting
systems now!

Click here to forward an email to Secretary of State McPherson
now:
http://ga3.org/campaign/mcpherson?rk=ApMuLhn1XzvkW

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From yamagata at virtual-markets.net  Mon Feb 13 03:03:37 2006
From: yamagata at virtual-markets.net (G Richard Yamagata PhD)
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 03:03:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Davis Democrats] Agenda for Davis Democrat Club electiongeneral
	meeting on February 14
Message-ID: <200602131103.k1DB3Ua5015621@afes.com>

Davis Democrat Club General Meeting for all members.

We are having officer elections, please attend and vote.

Please find the agenda for this Potluck Meeting below.

Agenda:  The agenda may change as it is worked on by the President,
President Elect and Vice
President.  

              Davis Democratic Club Meeting Agenda 
                Tuesday, February 14, 6 pm - 8 pm
     Place: Blanchard Room of the Davis Branch of the Yolo County Library.  
                315 East 14th Street.

0.  Pre-Meeting Set-up at 5:30PM.

00. During the Potluck from 6PM to 6:45PM
        i.    Sign-in on official Davis Democrat Club attendence ledger
        ii.   Collection of $5 donation for event
        iii.  Pick-up of ballot by dues paying members of the club
              (All people will be checked off of list or will receive a 
               ballot after paying dues)
        iv.   Political candidates and groups can distribute materials on tables
        vi.   Ballots collected and votes counted

Meeting starts at 6:45PM with President Tony Gruska presiding.
I.  Introduction   (10 minutes)
        i.    Approval of Agenda  
        ii.   Minutes and reports from other clubs and campus Democrats
              a. Report from the Woodland and Winters Clubs
              b. Report from Yolo County Young Democrats
              c. Report from UCDavis Campus Democrats
              d. Report on the President's activities for the club
              e. Report on the December meeting of the Yolo County Central
Committee

II.  Treasurer's Report (2 minute)

III. Announcement of new e-mail list for the club at
        davisdemocratclub-announce at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us
        (G Richard Yamagata will present) (5 minutes)
        i.    John Chendo, membership chair, will be list moderator
        ii.   Decision on how list membership will be implemented

IV.  Candidates for June Elections invited to address the members 
        (28 minutes -- each candidate will have a period of time to speak as
         determined by the president in respect to the total time allotted
         and the number of speakers present.)

V.   Discussion of endorsement of June Election Candidates by Club Membership.
        (10 minutes)
        i.   Motions
        ii.  Votes

VI.  Announcement of New Club Officers for 2006 to 2008  (2 minutes)

Remainder of meeting presided over by newly elected President.
V.   Discussion of Planning of other General Meetings  (10 minutes)
        i.   Proposed Events or Event Topics
        ii.  Possible Chairs for Events

VI.  New and Unfinished Business (8 minutes)
        i.   Announcements- upcoming events 
        ii.  Items for next meeting  
        iii. Next Meeting Time/Location 
        iv.  Meeting adjournment

Time:  75 minutes

All times are approximate and only placed to help keep meeting on track, so
people can leave by 8PM.  

Below is the general announcement:

DDC General Meeting for Election of Officers and Endorsement of Candidates
-- June Elections
Time: 6 PM to 8:00 PM
Place: Blanchard Room of the Davis Branch of the Yolo County Library.  
                315 East 14th Street.

              Davis Democratic Club Meeting 
                Tuesday, February 14, 6 pm - 8 pm
     Place: Blanchard Room of the Davis Branch of the Yolo County Library.  
                315 East 14th Street.

There will be a potluck on Valentine's Day sponsored by the Davis Democrat
Club starting at 6PM.  This is an event to break bread with fellow Democrats
and discuss the state of the state and the union as we work to successfully
elect a Democrat Governor and host of other Dems for state office.  If
people want to use this opportunity to pass out election and Democratic
party information or articles to the membership, they can do so.  This
should be a fun event with plenty of food.  

Please bring your favorite food you like to cook or prepare or purchase,
either a main dish, salad or dessert to share with 6 to 8 people.  The Club
will provide coffee, cups, forks and spoons and chocolate kisses, and if
they can be found, candied hearts.  The suggested donation at the door will
be $5.  If you need guidance in what food to bring to the event, please
phone Bob Bockwinkel at 219-1896 or G Richard Yamagata at 848-8364.

For the Potluck, the following breakdown is being suggested:  
A-K  Bring a main dish
L-R  Bring a salad dish (green, macaroni, or potato or other)
S-Z  Bring a dessert

The club will also have its bi-annual election of officers.  The business
meeting with the election will start at 6:45PM.  At this time there is no
planned speaker, except for the outgoing and incoming presidents.  Please
come to vote or to turn in your ballot.  The By-Laws allow for nominations
from the floor.  It is expected that the election will take up most of the
hour slated for this meeting.  

While ballots are tabulated, there is one item on the agenda, placed there
by President Tony Gruska, the endorsement of candidates for elected office
or primary candidates in June.  Since the general membership will be at this
meeting, this will facillitate the endorsement of candidates by the Davis
Democrat Club.  We will also explain how the new DDC action bulletin e-mail
list will work.

The slate of officers offered by the DDC Board for this election are:
President:  Arun Sen
Vice President:  John Chendo
Treasurer:  Betty Weir
Publicity:  Mary Lou Hernandez
Corresponding Secretary:  Julia Sanchez
Recording Secretary:  G Richard Yamagata

Our other board members serving for 2006 to 2008 will be:
Immediate Past President:  Tony Gruska 
Past President:  Bob Bockwinkel
Past Vice President:  Kingsley Melton
Past Publicity Officer:  Barbara Slemmons
Newsletter Editor:  Tanya Chalupa
Membership:  John Chendo
Rhonda Gruska
Adrienne Kandell
Max Rothe
Lyle Smith 
Pam Nieberg  
Jim Pollock
Joyce Wilson


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G Richard Yamagata  PhD
CEO/President   VME Inc.   http://www.vme.net/

G Richard Yamagata is a member of the Davis Community Network Board of 
Directors, a member of the board of the Business Link of Woodland and Davis,
Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Davis Democrat Club, President 
of the board of Virtual Market Enterprises, Inc, Secretary-Treasurer 
of the board of the Davis Progressive Business Exchange and communications 
liason of the Independent Order of Oddfellows Chapter 169.

========================== The Virtual Markets =============================
Visit The Woodland Opera House
at:  http://www.vme.net/opera/
------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
Davis Virtual Market - http://virtual-markets.net/vme/
Fresno - http://vme.net/fvm/   Rochester, NY - http://vme.net/rvm/  
Sacramento - http://virtual-markets.com/svm/  Vacaville - http://vme.net/vvm/
Woodland  - http://vme.net/wvm/   
"Pet, Vets, You, and Dr.Sue - http://vme.net/dvm/DrSue/ 

The thoughts expressed are my own and do not reflect the policies or opinions
of DVM, FVM, GVM, RVM, WVM, VVM, VME Inc, DCN, DDC, BLWD, DPBE, or IOOF.




From jac07 at dcn.org  Mon Feb 13 18:19:45 2006
From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo)
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 18:19:45 -0800
Subject: [Davis Democrats] General election-Feb.14, 6pm-Blanchard Room,
 Yolo County Library in Davis: unable to attend in person
Message-ID: <C0167E41.87ED%jac07@dcn.org>

Dear Dems:

 Because of  family values in my own family, I cannot make the meeting on
Valentine's Day. 

However, I am proud to be a Dem donkey, and honored to be nominated for VP.
I will be a happy VP warrior if elected.  Remember: we together did get more
than 77% of all voters in Davis to cast their vote for Kerry-Edwards, in
November 2004. By now, the "protection" offered by Cheney-Bush has become
transparently a con game to the rest of the country.

Since I am not computer-savvy, I will not accept the job of list-serve
moderator: please, someone,  let the club know of your willingness to serve
in this role.   

This year, 2006, is a critical one for democrats to take back the country
and its media from the corporate monopolies and the neocons. The June and
November, 2006 elections are coming up soon.

We have a grass-roots Sacramento Valley condidate, Phil Angelides, running
for Governor. On Feb.14, at 9am, he will be filing his papers at 7000-65th
Street in Sacramento,off Florin Road,  to officially launch his campaign.

 Also,we have people challenging Republican incumbent Congressmen all around
us: against Doolittle(Roseville-Auburn-Oroville-Truckee-Tahoe City), against
Pombo(Lodi-Stockton-Livermore), and against Herger(Chico). We need to regain
the Congress in 2006, for many reasons, including to ensure the renewal of
the Voting Rights Act in 2007.

 Debra Bowen, a Dem state legislator, is taking on the Secretary of State,
to make sure that our voting results are not owned by private monopolies.

We need Dems from the Davis club to work actively and spread out on these
issues and campaigns. So, please come to the Feb.14 meeting if you can,
6-8pm, Blanchard Room of Library in Davis.



I am willing to serve on the membership committee, but I hope that others
will come forward at the meeting to work on the membership committee.
We need diverse participation, as well as checks and balances, so that no
Dem voter is left behind by our club and so we create new ideas.

If you have ideals and a sense of humor, I hope to keep working with you.
America is a dream worth fighting for. And Cheney-Bush has shown us why.
John c. chendo     




From yamagata at virtual-markets.net  Mon Feb 13 21:48:23 2006
From: yamagata at virtual-markets.net (G Richard Yamagata PhD)
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 21:48:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Davis Democrats] Come celebrate Valentines Day with the Davis
	Democrat Club
Message-ID: <200602140548.k1E5m0a4054276@afes.com>

Greetings All,

This is a 24 hour reminder about the Davis Democrat Club Valentine's Day
potluck and general meeting.  Come celebrate with June candidates and fellow
Davis Democrat Club members.

If people want to use this opportunity to pass out election and Democratic
party information or articles to the membership, they can do so.  This
should be a fun event with plenty of food.  

Please bring your favorite food you like to cook or prepare or purchase,
either a main dish, salad or dessert to share with 6 to 8 people.  The Club
will provide coffee, cups, forks and spoons and chocolate kisses, and if
they can be found, candied hearts.  The suggested donation at the door will
be $5.  If you need guidance in what food to bring to the event, please
phone Bob Bockwinkel at 219-1896 or G Richard Yamagata at 848-8364.

For the Potluck, the following breakdown is being suggested:  
A-K  Bring a main dish
L-R  Bring a salad dish (green, macaroni, or potato or other)
S-Z  Bring a dessert

The club will also have its bi-annual election of officers.  The business
meeting with the election will start at 6:45PM.  At this time there is no
planned speaker, except for the outgoing and incoming presidents.  Please
come to vote or to turn in your ballot.  The By-Laws allow for nominations
from the floor.  It is expected that the election will take up most of the
hour slated for this meeting.  

While ballots are tabulated, there is one item on the agenda, placed there
by President Tony Gruska, the endorsement of candidates for elected office
or primary candidates in June.  Since the general membership will be at this
meeting, this will facillitate the endorsement of candidates by the Davis
Democrat Club.  We will also explain how the new DDC action bulletin e-mail
list will work.

G Richard Yamagata  PhD
CEO/President   VME Inc.   http://www.vme.net/

G Richard Yamagata is a member of the Davis Community Network Board of 
Directors, a member of the board of the Business Link of Woodland and Davis,
Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Davis Democrat Club, President 
of the board of Virtual Market Enterprises, Inc, Secretary-Treasurer 
of the board of the Davis Progressive Business Exchange and communications 
liason of the Independent Order of Oddfellows Chapter 169.

========================== The Virtual Markets =============================
Visit The Woodland Opera House
at:  http://www.vme.net/opera/
------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
Davis Virtual Market - http://virtual-markets.net/vme/
Fresno - http://vme.net/fvm/   Rochester, NY - http://vme.net/rvm/  
Sacramento - http://virtual-markets.com/svm/  Vacaville - http://vme.net/vvm/
Woodland  - http://vme.net/wvm/   
"Pet, Vets, You, and Dr.Sue - http://vme.net/dvm/DrSue/ 

The thoughts expressed are my own and do not reflect the policies or opinions
of DVM, FVM, GVM, RVM, WVM, VVM, VME Inc, DCN, DDC, BLWD, DPBE, or IOOF.




From yamagata at virtual-markets.net  Mon Feb 20 14:07:57 2006
From: yamagata at virtual-markets.net (G Richard Yamagata PhD)
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 14:07:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Davis Democrats] 2 day notice for a Democrat event in Davis
Message-ID: <200602202207.k1KM7pu1004703@afes.com>

Greetings Davis Democrat Club Members,

This e-mail invitation is from Robing and Stephen Souza to all club members
and interested parties:
  
        Please join State Senator Sheila Kuehl at the home of Stephen and
Robin Souza on Wednesday February 22 at 7 p.m. to find out why Lisa Rea is
the best candidate to unseat Rep. John Doolittle in November 26 for the 4th
Congressional District.  Please come meet Lisa and help her win in her fight
against one of Congress' most ultra-conservative members.  Suggested
donation is $50 per person with checks written to Rea for Congress.  Here
are a few things to know about Lisa:
   
        Of the two candidates running in the Democratic primary in June,
Lisa is the most viable and experienced candidate to challenge John
Doolittle.  She is an experienced and centrist, life-long Democrat.  Lisa
has worked in the trenches for over 25 years to advance Democratic causes.
She served on the staffs of legislators Bill Lockyer, Lucy Killea and Gary
K. Hart, and was the legislative director for the American Heart
Association.  Lisa is a strong supporter of working men and women, women's
rights and the day-to-day needs of women and families.  She believes the
government should support the public in being good evnironmental stewards
and taking care of our natural resources.  Lisa is the founder of the
Justice & Reconciliation Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to
bringing reconciliation and healing to crime victims and offenders.
   
        We hope you can join us on Wednesday evening to meet and support
Lisa Rea!
Address:  2424 Rodin Place.  Visit http://mapquest.com for detailed
instructions using their destination and start address interface.  
   
        To learn more about Lisa Rea, visit her campaign website at
www.reaforcongress.com  




From jac07 at dcn.org  Thu Feb 23 20:16:41 2006
From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo)
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 20:16:41 -0800
Subject: [Davis Democrats] FW: contribute to DSCC to take back the U.S.
 Senate from big multinational "benedict arnold" corporations
In-Reply-To: <20060223161249.16642.18642.qmail@omail6.getactive.com>
Message-ID: <C023C8A9.8A6A%jac07@dcn.org>


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From: "Sen. John Kerry, DSCC" <info at dscc.org>
Reply-To: <notice-reply-biking2a5bb3je at action.dscc.org>
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:12:49 GMT
To: John  Chendo <jac07 at dcn.org>
Subject: No More Alitos

 
  <http://www.dscc.org>
  Dear John , If you want to prevent the next Samuel Alito from being
confirmed to the Supreme Court, then you need to help the DSCC and me elect
a Democratic Senate in November. We need you to make an immediate investment
in our campaign today so we can withstand the Republicans' Swift Boat-style
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way through Election Day. Your help is crucial.  Please make a contribution
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at stake.  I helped lead the fight against Samuel Alito's confirmation to
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and most vulnerable Americans to have their days in court.  He routinely
defers to excessive government power, even in light of the most extreme
abuses of that power.  The only thing he has ever said about a woman's right
to privacy is that she doesn't have one. Trying to defeat Alito's nomination
in a Republican-dominated Senate proved impossible, but the final vote total
shows something important.  54 Republican senators - a Senate majority -
voted for the nominee.  40 Democratic senators voted against him.  The
difference between a Republican-controlled Senate and a Democratic Senate
could not be clearer.  We have to change those numbers as soon as possible.
The DSCC is working hard to change that balance of power in Washington.  As
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and Missouri. However, in each of those states, the Republican incumbent has
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From jac07 at dcn.org  Tue Feb 28 08:24:22 2006
From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo)
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 08:24:22 -0800
Subject: [Davis Democrats] FW: March events/ petition against violent video
	"game" for youth
In-Reply-To: <C02926C3.2BA5%nanoosky@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <C029B936.8B5C%jac07@dcn.org>


------ Forwarded Message
From: Nancy Patterson <nanoosky at sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:59:31 -0800

Subject: March Events/petition against violent video "game"

March 1, 2006... voting systems certification

Just a reminder about the voting systems certification meeting this Wed.
morning @ 10 am.  There will be a RALLY & Press Conference at 9:30 am.  Even
if you cannot attend the meeting, please try to come down for 30 mins @ 9:30
to show support for REAL VOTING REFORM!!  We cannot allow our elections to
be stolen.  We must show them that this is an issue we will not ignore!!

LOCATION 

Office of the Secretary of State

1500 11th Street 

1st Floor ? Auditorium

Sacramento, California 95814

 
http://sacramentofordemocracy.org/?q=node/view/3532
 
******************

RALLY March 4th...

This Saturday, March 4th, from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm, we'll join forces and
hold a major anti-war/anti-Bush/pro-democracy rally at 16th & Broadway, in
Sacramento (rain or shine)!

This Saturday's rally will be the first of a series of three consecutive
Saturday rallies at 16th & Broadway, the third of which will mark the third
anniversary of the US-led/UN-opposed, invasion of Iraq.

Please bring your compelling anti-war signs and displays.  In addition, we
want to incorporate a theme of international, cross-cultural and
cross-professional solidarity for the opposition to the war; so we encourage
people to bring flags of various nations, and we encourage people from all
cultural, religious and professional groups to attend and wear relevant
attire (for example, Muslims, doctors, soldiers, nurses, nuns, rabbis,
priests, etc.).  We want to make a strong public showing of broad-based
support for our anti-war and pro-democracy message.

Please forward this to others, and bring your friends, banners, flags,
signs, art, instruments, and cultural, religious and/or professional attire
to 16th & Broadway on Saturday, March 4th, from 4:00pm to 6:30pm.

Thank you.  We look forward to seeing you!


Note: Please use on-street parking (which is free) instead of Tower
Records/Cafe/Theater customer lots.


********************

March 7, 2006...Fundraiser Reception

Pat Lenzi for Yolo County District Attorney

Press Advisory  
March 7, 2006        Contact: Bill Ritter

For Immediate Release            (530) 757-2925   (530) 220-5098
 
WHAT: Pat Lenzi for District Attorney                    Fundraising Wine
and Hors D'oeuvres Reception
WHEN: Tuesday, March 7, 2006
               6:30 to 8:30 PM

WHERE: Mary Louise Frampton and Scott Wilson's home

              34040 Russell Blvd., Winters, CA

            Located near CR 95 and Russell Blvd.

WHY: Mary Louise Frampton and Scott Williams are hosting a wine and hors
d'oeuvres fundraising reception for friends and neighbors to meet Pat Lenzi
in support of her candidacy for Yolo County District Attorney.

Please join Pat Lenzi as she presents her goals and vision for the Office of
District Attorney.  $25 contribution per person.

The election for District Attorney is scheduled for the June 2006 primary
election.  
 

For questions and further information, you may also call 795-3382 or email
nanoosky at sbcglobal.net


For immediate release.

http://abwwlaw.com/attorney_Williams.html
<http://abwwlaw.com/attorney_Williams.html>

http://www.law.berkeley.edu/faculty/profiles/facultyProfile.php?facID=1116
<http://www.law.berkeley.edu/faculty/profiles/facultyProfile.php?facID=1116>

www.patlenziforda.com <http://www.patlenziforda.com/>  <
http://www.patlenziforda.com <http://www.patlenziforda.com/> >

***************

Western Yolo Co. Dem Club (Winters Dems) has endorsed Pat Lenzi for D.A. and
Joel Butler for Assessor; we were fortunate to have both candidates speak at
our meeting Sun., Feb. 26th.
If you want info, lawn signs etc. let me know.

**********************

Excerpts from The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund website &
e-mail:

The "25 to Life" video game allows players the option to role-play by
shooting gang members and police officers and using innocent bystanders as
human shields. The Web site advertising the game boasts that players have
"more than 40 weapons to choose from, including shotguns, machine guns, stun
guns and tear gas."

...The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is putting together
an online petition to boycott this game.  Today's population, specifically
our youth, is becoming desensitized to violence through "entertainment."
...I am asking each of you to take a minute of your time and go to their
website to add your name to the petition.
  
 Type in "video game petition" in the "search" box.  You can also e-mail the
company.
  
 http://nleomf.com/
  



 




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From jac07 at dcn.org  Tue Feb 28 19:13:07 2006
From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo)
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 19:13:07 -0800
Subject: [Davis Democrats] Tell Bruce McPherson that he's just plain wrong
	by Diebold
In-Reply-To: <20060301000108.11491.1238.qmail@omail6.getactive.com>
Message-ID: <C02A5143.8BB1%jac07@dcn.org>


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From: Debra Bowen <info at debrabowen.com>
Reply-To: <notice-reply-iweiwg62f5bbmwd at ga3.org>
Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:01:08 GMT
To: john  chendo <jac07 at dcn.org>
Subject: Tell Bruce McPherson that he's just plain wrong

  
   <http://www.debrabowen.com>
  
  Dear john , In just the past seven days, more than 2500 people have
emailed Secretary of State Bruce McPherson through my website, urging him to
reverse his decision to re-certify Diebold voting machines. The people of
California deserve a full and transparent process for managing elections, a
process that welcomes their participation and input -- not backroom deals
and secret studies that only see the light of day after final decisions have
already been made. Apparently, email messages from 2500 concerned citizens
aren't enough to make Secretary McPherson change his mind -- so we need to
make sure he hears from thousands more people, like you.  That's why I'm
asking you, urgently, to forward an email to the Secretary of State as well.
Urge Secretary of State McPherson to reverse his decision on Diebold --
email him today! <http://ga3.org/campaign/diebold/iweiwg62f5bbmwd?>
Secretary of State McPherson is just plain wrong.  Last Thursday, I sent
McPherson my own letter calling on him to reverse his decision.  By
re-certifying Diebold machines, the Secretary of State is violating state
law and breaking the commitment he made to us in December that he would wait
for federal testing to be completed before deciding whether to allow
Diebold's equipment to be used. As I told Secretary McPherson in my own
letter last Thursday, "While your decision may be good for Diebold and its
shareholders, it is not in the best interests of California's voters or our
democracy." Californians shouldn't be required to vote on machines that
McPherson's own internal review team found to be riddled with bugs and
susceptible to tampering. When the Secretary gets that kind of poor report,
and then turns around to re-certify Diebold machines for use in California
anyway, it only serves to undermine the already low level of confidence many
people have in the integrity of our elections. That's why I'm asking you to
speak out and tell Secretary McPherson how you feel about his terrible
decision. Urge the Secretary of State to reverse his decision to re-certify
the Diebold machines and schedule a public hearing to independently review
the information in his hand-crafted "independent study!"
<http://ga3.org/campaign/diebold/iweiwg62f5bbmwd?> Thanks so much for your
help on this critical issue. The integrity of California's state elections
system is at stake. Sincerely, Debra Bowen
California State Senator P.S.  Once you've forwarded your own email to
Secretary of State McPherson
<http://ga3.org/campaign/diebold/iweiwg62f5bbmwd?> , then I ask you to
please invite your friends and family to join us
<http://ga3.org/campaign/diebold/forward/iweiwg62f5bbmwd?> .  We need to
build a groundswell of public opposition to McPherson's foolish decision.
Visit DebraBowen.com <http://ga3.org/ct/d7MuLhn1eR5g/home>  | Contribute
Today! <https://secure.ga3.org/03/bowen/n0pMuLhn1vzrD?> Paid for by Debra
Bowen for Secretary of State
578 Washington Blvd. #409, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(c) 2006 Debra Bowen for Secretary of State, ID #1271345

 
 

   
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