From yamagata at virtual-markets.net Wed Nov 1 01:18:36 2006 From: yamagata at virtual-markets.net (G Richard Yamagata PhD) Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2006 01:18:36 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Davis Democrats] Election Night Party at Mayor Pro-Tem Ruth Asmundson's Home Message-ID: <200611010918.kA19IXDN076647@backup.afes.com> Greetings All, I promised more details on the Election Night Party. Here they are! All drinks and beverages will be provided by the Yes on H and I campaign. Food for the event will be the responsibility of the Davis Democrat Club. All club members are asked to bring potluck dessert or snack foods for 4 to 6 people. All Davis Democratic Club Board Members are required to bring dessert or snack foods for 4 to 6 people. President Arun apologizes for not being able to schedule a board meeting before this event to plan ahead. The address of Mayor Pro-Tem Ruth is 545 Miller Dr. between Russell and 8th St, A St and College Park. Ruth's phone number is you get lost and need directions is 753-7884 (same as 753-RUTH)! Take care, Richard 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 Democratic 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 Thu Nov 2 00:12:37 2006 From: yamagata at virtual-markets.net (G Richard Yamagata PhD) Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 00:12:37 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Davis Democrats] Next Board Meeting is on November 14 Message-ID: <200611020812.kA28CXDS016132@backup.afes.com> Greetings All, The next Davis Democratic Club Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 14 at 7PM in the Blanchard Room of the Yolo County Library. The bad news is that I will not be at this meeting, due to a family medical appointment in Fresno. What I need is for someone else to take minutes at this meeting. I would like to ask Luba Schmid or Eileen Lindsay to take minutes at this board meeting. The reason is that I think that these two people are involved with the production of the club newsletter. Part of the recording secretary's job is to send the minutes by the 15th of the month to the newsletter editor. This would help facillitate the processs. I will still send out the preliminary agenda on November 10 and the final agenda on November 13. I am hoping that everyone on the board will print a copy of the agenda and bring them to the meeting and will ask Mike Syvanen to print out between 5 to 10 copies of the agenda for board members that do not have computer access or forget their agendas for the meeting. Take care, Richard 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 Democratic 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 Thu Nov 2 00:12:37 2006 From: yamagata at virtual-markets.net (G Richard Yamagata PhD) Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 00:12:37 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Davis Democrats] Some "Campaign Debt Retirement" activities. Message-ID: <200611020812.kA28CXDR016132@backup.afes.com> Greetings All, I just wanted everyone to be aware that Davis Democratic Club member Lamar Heystek is having a "Campaign Debt Retirement" get together. Lamar spoke and addressed The Club at the July General Meeting and at the Jerry and Emily's Ice Cream Social held at Jerry and Teresa Kaneko's home in August. (I am not sure how this works, because I already have donated the maximum to his campaign of $100.) But keep your eye out for his mailer and for details on this event that is about November 11th or so. If you want details, you can call Lamar at 1-510-484-4450. Another person and club member that is still collecting money to retire her campaign debt is Pat Lenzi. Like most people in the club, I find her a real firebrand Democrat, who will step up for the party. She has spoken to The Club at the July General Meeting and the Ice Cream Social. I personally hope that she will run again in the future for public office. If you would like to contribute a few dollars with a much, much higher limit on donations, you can e-mail Pat at plenzi at ndnlaw.com for her mailing address. Take care, Richard 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 Democratic 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 Thu Nov 2 15:51:39 2006 From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo) Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2006 15:51:39 -0800 Subject: [Davis Democrats] Yolo County Dem Central Committee endorses SMUD(YES on H and I) In-Reply-To: <20061101032500.57952.qmail@web55609.mail.re4.yahoo.com> Message-ID: When you walk your precincts this Saturday, you are also invited to distribute SMUD literature along with all the Democratic candidates' literature. If you include SMUD literature, picked up from Brian Micek or Sally Parker, you are welcome to a sumptuous lunch at noon, and hot spiced cider at 3pm at 1408 Claremont, Davis. Good deal! ------ Forwarded Message From: Sally Parker Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:25:00 -0800 (PST) To: John Chendo Subject: Re: SMUD Sally Parker, 758-4903 Brian Micek, 574-8555 SMUD Power Walk and NovemberFest! Bring a friend or make a friend! SMUD POWER WALK: Knock on doors, drop literature, make friends, and feast NOVEMBERFEST! A sumptuous lunch of pomegranate chicken, forbidden rice, hummus, tabbouleh, butternut squash, polenta, and brownies Where: 1408 Claremont Go to Nugget on Covell One block south on Pole Line Right on Claremont 1 1/2 blocks When: 11/4 Saturday, 11/5 Sunday 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. -- briefing! 9:30 to 12:00 -- walk with a friend 12:00 to 1:00 -- A FEAST 1:00 to 3:00 -- afternoon stroll 3:00 Hot Spiced Cider and Hot Spiced Conversation What people have said: "I never thought it would be this much fun." Dan Berman "He (A political analyst) had a good take on why PG&E is spending millions $$ to beat H&I...because if it wins here that may start the crack that tumbles their empire's wall. EVERYONE everywhere will vote to get out of PG&E. As far as the race goes it seems to me PG&E polls have come to the conclusion that Sac trusts SMUD, and will vote yes. Their only hope is to sow enough fear here to beat it in Yolo." Mike Shepley "That pomegranate chicken was great. You have to get me a recipe for forbidden rice." Brian Micek "SMUD is the best school bake sale anyone could ever hold." Bob Ball, Assistant Superintendent Rio Linda School District, formerly of Woodland School District "After annexation payments are over, bringing SMUD rates to Yolo is like establishing a foundation with millions of dollars to give in grants." Dan Berman "SMUD is like Santa Claus. If Yolo paid SMUD rates today, the average house would get a $300 birthday present." Sally Parker ____________________________________________________________________________ ________ Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business (http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com) ------ End of Forwarded Message From jac07 at dcn.org Thu Nov 2 18:20:06 2006 From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo) Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:20:06 -0800 Subject: [Davis Democrats] =?iso-8859-1?q?Pick_up_your_Dem_precinct_lists_?= =?iso-8859-1?q?first_on_Saturday_from_HQ_behind_Caf_=E9_Roma_off_E_Street?= Message-ID: Dear Fighting DDC Dems: A)On Saturday,November 4, rain or shine, come by the HQ to pick up your own precinct lists, and candidates' materials you will need for covering your own precincts. Lyle Smith and Rich Peterson have been putting these packets together by precinct. And this is your basic homework assignment. B)Also, because this is such an important election, our DDC has extended itself financially. We have wisely contributed during this campaign to the important races, and are now needing to replenish our treasury. Recently, Robin and Steve Souza threw a colossal Halloween House Party for Phil Angelides, which strengthened all of our spirits for the last few laps of this marathon which leads up to Tuesday, Nov. 7, Election Day. 1) If you can, please bring a checkpayable to Davis Democratic Club to renew your membership in the Davis Dem Club at this time. All levels:$15,$25, $50, $100. 2) Also, if you can,bring some potato chips, trail mix, and soft drinks, water for more than one person. C) After picking up our Dem precinct lists from HQ behind Caf? Roma, you may swing by the Claremont address mentioned in the previous email in order to get any further information to regain our energy independence away from PGE, which created the energy crisis which defeated Gray Davis and which is still propping up the Bush-Schwarzenegger corporate profiteering complex. Vote for SMUD (yes on H and I) and yes on 87. Since the energy corporations like PGE and Chevron are spending tens of millions of dollars against SMUD and 87, what does that tell you? Probably not that they love us that much --it means their windfall profits are at stake. Too bad PGE didn't give a summer crisis rebate in the summer of 2001, when so many small businesses went under because of sky-rocketing energy costs. Too bad gas prices are down only for a month before the Election. Cheney still has refused to reveal any of the energy corporations which met with him in secret in February 2001 to craft our "national" energy policy. Bush wants us to believe that there is no "conspiracy" to fix prices, although it would certainly be in their unregulated self interest. Let's take back our country for the common Americans, who have a heroic liberty-loving backbone. From jac07 at dcn.org Thu Nov 2 18:59:35 2006 From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo) Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:59:35 -0800 Subject: [Davis Democrats] FW: I'd rather be insulted by a botched Joke than die in a botched war In-Reply-To: <5.2.1.1.2.20061102183846.0393c890@pop.surewest.net> Message-ID: ------ Forwarded Message From: jack > > > The bottom line. > > > > Wade R. Sanders, Esq. > > 1720 Whaley Avenue > > San Diego CA 92104 > > Off: 619-232-9623 > > Mobile: 619-990-9623 > > Fax: 619-232-9088 > > > > DISCLAIMER: This communication, including any attachments, may contain > information that is privileged, proprietary or confidential. If you are not > the intended recipient, you are notified that any distribution or use of this > communication is strictly prohibited. Please notify me immediately that you > have received this email in error, and delete the copy you received. > > Jack Tracey ------ End of Forwarded Message From richard-peterson at hotmail.com Thu Nov 2 19:00:57 2006 From: richard-peterson at hotmail.com (Richard Peterson) Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 20:00:57 -0700 Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?RE:_[Davis_Democrats]_Pick_up_your_Dem_precinct_lists_firs?= =?iso-8859-1?Q?t_on_Saturday_from_HQ_behind_Caf_=E9_Roma_off_E_Street?= Message-ID: If you plan on walking on Saturday, please let us know tonight or tomorrow: (530) 792-8781 We will have Yes on 87 t-shirts for the first 15 people who show up! > Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 18:20:06 -0800> From: jac07 at dcn.org> To: DAVISDEMOCRATS at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us> Subject: [Davis Democrats] Pick up your Dem precinct lists first on Saturday from HQ behind Caf ? Roma off E Street> > Dear Fighting DDC Dems:> > > A)On Saturday,November 4, rain or shine, come by the HQ to pick up your> own precinct lists, and candidates' materials you will need for covering> your own precincts. Lyle Smith and Rich Peterson have been putting these> packets together by precinct. And this is your basic homework assignment.> > B)Also, because this is such an important election, our DDC has extended> itself financially. We have wisely contributed during this campaign to the> important races, and are now needing to replenish our treasury.> > Recently, Robin and Steve Souza threw a colossal Halloween House Party for> Phil Angelides, which strengthened all of our spirits for the last few laps> of this marathon which leads up to Tuesday, Nov. 7, Election Day.> > 1) If you can, please bring a checkpayable to Davis Democratic Club to> renew your membership in the Davis Dem Club at this time. All> levels:$15,$25, $50, $100.> 2) Also, if you can,bring some potato chips, trail mix, and soft drinks,> water for more than one person.> > C) After picking up our Dem precinct lists from HQ behind Caf? Roma, you may> swing by the Claremont address mentioned in the previous email in order to> get any further information to regain our energy independence away from> PGE, which created the energy crisis which defeated Gray Davis and which is> still propping up the Bush-Schwarzenegger corporate profiteering complex.> Vote for SMUD (yes on H and I) and yes on 87.> > Since the energy corporations like PGE and Chevron are spending tens of> millions of dollars against SMUD and 87, what does that tell you?> > Probably not that they love us that much --it means their windfall> profits are at stake.> Too bad PGE didn't give a summer crisis rebate in the summer of 2001, when> so many small businesses went under because of sky-rocketing energy costs.> Too bad gas prices are down only for a month before the Election.> > Cheney still has refused to reveal any of the energy corporations which met> with him in secret in February 2001 to craft our "national" energy policy.> Bush wants us to believe that there is no "conspiracy" to fix prices,> although it would certainly be in their unregulated self interest. Let's> take back our country for the common Americans, who have a heroic> liberty-loving backbone.> > > _______________________________________________> DavisDemocrats mailing list> DavisDemocrats at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us> http://www2.dcn.org/mailman/listinfo/davisdemocrats _________________________________________________________________ Get the new Windows Live Messenger! http://get.live.com/messenger/overview From jac07 at dcn.org Fri Nov 3 11:11:55 2006 From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo) Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2006 11:11:55 -0800 Subject: [Davis Democrats] Bill Clinton-matching funds for DSCC In-Reply-To: <98178764.-155166570@democracy.192.168.10.97.null> Message-ID: ------ Forwarded Message From: President Bill Clinton Reply-To: Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 11:44:27 -0500 (EST) To: Subject: The Strength of Our Commitment Dear john , On November 7, we will need every Democrat, every volunteer, and every vote. Because when the stakes are this high, we can't be satisfied with merely being right. We have to win. The Republicans believe they can eke out the narrowest of victories this election by using their get-out-the-vote operation to turn a radical minority of Americans into the majority of voters. We can't let them get away with it. This year, with the generous help you just gave to the DSCC, you've ensured that our get-out-the-vote operation will be bigger than theirs, better than theirs, and backed by solid ideas instead of scare tactics. I know you just gave to the DSCC and for that you have my most heartfelt appreciation. But we need you take the lead in these crucial final days. We're in the final stretch of a marathon and your amazing support has kept us ahead throughout this race to the finish line. Now we urgently need you to close out a Democratic victory. There are only four days left, and it's all going to come down to which side gives the most when they feel they have nothing left to give. Please click here to make a secure online donation of $100, $150 or more. Your contribution goes toward making sure that on November 7, every voice is heard and every vote is counted. If you give before midnight Sunday, Senate Democrats will match your contribution dollar-for-dollar, effectively doubling the impact you have in these pivotal final hours. These final days will test the strength of our commitment. If you truly believe that the war in Iraq was a tragic mistake and is making us more vulnerable, then you have no choice but to act now. If you are certain that passing trillions of dollars in debt and a damaged planet onto our children is wrong, then you have to act now. If you are angry at the selfishness and corruption of this Congress, then you must act now. We've all been guilty of saying, "I'll do it later." Later is now. The DSCC is spending $20 million dollars to make sure every last Democratic voter gets to the polls on Election Day. If you think it's too late to make a difference, you're wrong. The next four days will make all the difference between winning and losing. Republican attacks won't let up until the last ballot is cast. That means our work can't let up either. We are fighting a noble and important fight to take back our country. The one thing none of us should be thinking come Wednesday is, "if only I had done a little more." Please take action one more time before it's too late. Sincerely, Bill Clinton Democrats are on the verge of taking back the Senate, but it all comes down to what we do in the next 4 days. Make a contribution to the DSCC to keep Democrats ahead. If you received this message from a friend, click this button to join the DSCC. This message was sent to jac07 at dcn.org. To unsubscribe from the DSCC's email list, please click here. You can also send a reply to this message with "unsubscribe" in the subject line. ------ End of Forwarded Message From jac07 at dcn.org Fri Nov 3 13:27:58 2006 From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo) Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:27:58 -0800 Subject: [Davis Democrats] No on Prop 90: The Stealth Assault on our Environment-from Gen. Wes Clark In-Reply-To: <20061103200030.17698.4813.qmail@omail5.getactive.com> Message-ID: ------ Forwarded Message From: Wes Clark Subject: No on Prop 90: The Stealth Assault on our Environment Dear john , Click here to learn more about Prop 90 There's a "stealth assault" on the environment going on in California. And it comes in the form of Proposition 90 on this November's ballot. Proposition 90 must be defeated. Our coastlines, forests, parks, streams, mountains, and open space -- our entire environment is in jeopardy, thanks to Prop 90. So tell your friends & family to vote NO on Proposition 90! Here's why: Prop 90 is an insidious measure disguised as eminent domain reform. But don't be misled, Prop 90 is a radical plan that goes well beyond the simple reforms California needs and would cost taxpayers billions of dollars each year. Prop. 90 would require billions of dollars in new payouts any time a law or regulation is passed to protect our neighborhoods, control development, protect air and water quality, or restrict undesirable businesses -- all the things that make our communities better places to live. That's because the measure contains a hidden provision that allows virtually anyone to sue claiming a new law or regulation has impacted the value of their property or business -- no matter how far-fetched the claim. Taxpayers pay, or communities lose when governments are left with no choice but to allow the destructive action. Fortunately, a diverse coalition -- the broadest political coalition that has ever been formed in California -- has united to oppose Prop 90. Business, labor, homeowners, education, consumer and environmental organizations as well as political leaders from across the political spectrum (including Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger) are all working together to defeat this dangerous initiative. And I'm proud to join them. To learn more, please visit www.noProp90.com and read about this dangerous initiative. Or read a recent AP article featuring Robert Redford , an outspoken critic of Prop 90. But most importantly, please remember to get out and vote NO on Prop 90 next Tuesday -- and urge all your friends and family to do the same. Thanks for helping us defeat Prop 90, a hidden taxpayer trap on this year's ballot. Sincerely, Wes Clark P.S. With so many issues on the ballot this year, many people will walk into their polling place without knowing how they're going to vote on every ballot measure. Your personal recommendation will make a difference. 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Contributions and gifts made to WesPAC are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes. ? ------ End of Forwarded Message From jac07 at dcn.org Sat Nov 4 08:41:45 2006 From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo) Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2006 08:41:45 -0800 Subject: [Davis Democrats] FW: Precinct Lists In-Reply-To: <20061104065647.23738.qmail@web83210.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Please come visit the Headquarters behind Caf? Roma on E Street, across from Baskin Robbins !!! Betty Weir and I need help getting the paperwork ready for the precinct captains. The lists have registered voters from ALL parties, not just Democrats. They need to be "lined out" and make sure all registered Demos have a current phone numbers so they can be reached by the GOTV captains on election nite. This needs to be done for each precinct. ( There are A LOT of them) Please, Please, I beg you. Betty and I plan to work Saturday and Sunday, Hope some of you can donate a few hours as time is of the essence. Coffee/tea/soymilk/pastry are just next door. S.O.S!! Julia Sanchez ------ End of Forwarded Message From richard-peterson at hotmail.com Sat Nov 4 16:59:50 2006 From: richard-peterson at hotmail.com (Richard Peterson) Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 17:59:50 -0700 Subject: [Davis Democrats] URGENT MESSAGE ABOUT DEMOCRATIC PARTY ENDORSEMENTS Message-ID: Davis Democratic Club Members- By now, many of you have received multiple pieces of mail that claim to be "Democratic Voter Guides" (no fewer than 3). Each of these voter guides have erroneous information regarding Democratic Party positions. Following is the official California Democratic Party and Davis Democratic Club positions on state wide and local candidates and propositions. Please distribute widely: US Senate: Dianne Feinstein Gov.: Phil Angelides Lt. Gov.: John Garamendi Sec. of State: Debra Bowen Attorney General: Jerry Brown Treasurer: Bill Lockyer Insurance Commissioner: Cruz Bustamante Controller: John Chiang State Board of Equalization: Betty Yee US Congress: Mike Thompson State Assembly: Lois Wolk Initiatives: 1A - YES 1B - YES 1C - YES 1D - YES 1E - YES 83 - YES 84 - YES 85 - NO 86 - YES 87 - YES 88 - NO 89 - YES (Yolo County Democratic Central Committee) 90 - NO Measure H & I - YES Measure K - NEUTRAL Measure L - NEUTRAL _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones with Windows Live Spaces http://spaces.live.com/signup.aspx From jac07 at dcn.org Sat Nov 4 23:43:05 2006 From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo) Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2006 23:43:05 -0800 Subject: [Davis Democrats] Rumsfeld: The Army Times, Air Force Times, Navy Times, and Marine Corps Times on Monday Will Call for Resignation In-Reply-To: Message-ID: ------ Forwarded Message From: Ivann Greene Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 21:39:41 -0800 To: , Subject: The Army Times, Air Force Times, Navy Times, and Marine Corps Times on Monday Will Call for Rumsfeld's Resignation This is getting exciting!!! Regards, Ivann http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15552211/ Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled. ------ End of Forwarded Message From meltonkl at yahoo.com Sun Nov 5 12:11:26 2006 From: meltonkl at yahoo.com (Kingsley Melton) Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 12:11:26 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Davis Democrats] Frank's election night party Message-ID: <20061105201126.87008.qmail@web56812.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Please forward to all: Join Frank Sieferman Jr. for his victory party! Tues., Nov. 7th La Garita Restaurant 537 Main Street, Woodland 7:30pm-????? Appetizers and Drinks provided Questions? Email meltonkl at yahoo.com From yamagata at virtual-markets.net Sun Nov 5 23:32:52 2006 From: yamagata at virtual-markets.net (G Richard Yamagata PhD) Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 23:32:52 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Davis Democrats] More about Lemar Heystek event Message-ID: <200611060732.kA67WUDN070269@backup.afes.com> Greetings All, Lamar Heystek's debt retirement party is on Wednesday, November 15 at 6PM to 9PM at 234 D Street in Davis. This is the Palm Court Hotel. To RSVP, please call Julia Sanchez at 759-8740. If you have already given the maximum amount to this campaign, please bring friends to donate the campaign fund. Going over the list of people that are the Host Committee on the flyer, there are Davis Democratic Club members on this list. They are Sheila Allen, Rick Gonzales, Jr, Sue Greenwald, Mike Syvanen, David and Cecilia Greenwald, Julia Hunter-Blair (who is also Lamar's treasurer), Jerry and Teresa Kaneko, Pat Lenzi, Pam Nieberg, Jim and Donna Provenza, Bill Ritter, Arun Sen, Tansey Thomas, Mel and Joyce Trujillo, Ken and Diane Wagstaff, Don and Ginger Winters, Mariko Yamada and Janlee Wong. Take care, Richard 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 Democratic 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 Fri Nov 10 22:56:27 2006 From: yamagata at virtual-markets.net (G Richard Yamagata PhD) Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2006 22:56:27 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Davis Democrats] 5 Day Notice -- Agenda for Davis Democrat Club Board Meeting on Tuesday November 14th Message-ID: <200611110656.kAB6uODN064225@backup.afes.com> This is the preliminary agenda for the Davis Democrat Club Board Meeting. If you received your DDC board member folder, PLEASE BRING YOUR FOLDER TO THE MEETING. PLEASE NOTE -- THIS MEETING IS AT THE Blanchard Room of the Davis Branch, Yolo County Library at the location of 315 East 14th Street. This meeting will be held from 7PM to 8PM, but can possibly go on to 9PM. If you wish to submit an item to the agenda of the Board Meeting, please contact Arun Sen, John Chendo or Tony Gruska or bring your item to the meeting. What will happen is that your item will be placed on the agenda under new business and will be discussed. If any action is to be taken on the item, it will be voted upon at the next meeting. This is a preliminary agenda and it may change before the meeting only with approval by Arun Sen, John Chendo and Tony Gruska. I will send a final agenda notice on or about October 13. Please note that all Davis Democrat Club members are welcome to attend the board meeting. Usually, we have several guests, both members and non-members, at these meetings. Davis Democrat Club Board Meeting on Tuesday October 10, Davis Democratic Club Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 10, 7 pm - 8 pm Place: Davis Branch, Yolo County Library in Davis. 315 East 14th Street. I. Introduction and political humor (10 minutes) i. Approval of Agenda ii. Approval of Minutes for past meetings as they are submitted (Minutes from October Board Meeting.) These minutes have been sent out to the list. iii. Comments and issues from the Public and general members. a. From public for unscheduled presentations. iv. Minutes and reports from other clubs and campus Democrats a. Specific report from the Woodland Club, Lyle S. b. Report from Yolo County Young Democrats, Lyle or Rich. c. Report from UCDavis Campus Democrats, Unknown. d. Report on the President's activities for the club, Arun Sen. e. Report on the October meeting of the YCDCC (Yolo County Democratic Central Committee. f. Final report on the Yolo County Headquarters in Woodland (Kingsley Melton) II. Treasurer's Report (3 minute) III. Report by Campaign Headquarters Committee (5 minutes) i. Headquarters ii. Election Night IV. Holiday Party (15 minutes) i. Past history of event (Board supplies food, supplementary food purchased, raffle items, white wine only, etc) ii. Chair for event selected. V. Content of the Next Newsletter (20 minutes) i. Status of new newsletter editor (Old editor has new full time job) (New newsletter editor needed as of October 1st) ii. Concerns of past newsletter editor a. Coordination between newspaper, web site, newsletter, e-mail list of club event, day and time. b. Make copies availabe to all board members of The Manual that is being constructed by Julia Sanchez iii. Report by newsletter committee iv. Volunteer tasks v. Story ideas VI. Preliminary discussion of January or February General Meeting (1 minute) i. Choosing of Date or Dates ii. Program [choosing of chair and other details will be at December meeting] VI. New and Unfinished Business (6 minutes) i. Unfinished business items from past meetings. [None unresolved to my knowledge] ii. Items for next meeting iii. Announcements- upcoming events iv. Next Meeting Time/Location v. Meeting adjournment Time: 60 minutes All times are approximate and only placed to help keep meeting on track, so meeting can end by 8:00 PM. 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 Democratic 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 Nov 13 18:19:23 2006 From: yamagata at virtual-markets.net (G Richard Yamagata PhD) Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:19:23 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Davis Democrats] Final Agenda for Davis Democrat Club Board Meeting on Tuesday November 14th Message-ID: <200611140219.kAE2JLDN082594@backup.afes.com> If you received your DDC board member folder, PLEASE BRING YOUR FOLDER TO THE MEETING. PLEASE NOTE -- THIS MEETING IS AT THE Blanchard Room of the Davis Branch, Yolo County Library at the location of 315 East 14th Street. This meeting will be held from 7PM to 8PM, but can possibly go on to 9PM. Please note that all Davis Democrat Club members are welcome to attend the board meeting. Usually, we have several guests, both members and non-members, at these meetings. Davis Democrat Club Board Meeting on Tuesday November 10, Davis Democratic Club Meeting Agenda Tuesday, November 10, 7 pm - 8 pm Place: Davis Branch, Yolo County Library in Davis. 315 East 14th Street. I. Introduction and political humor (10 minutes) i. Approval of Agenda ii. Approval of Minutes for past meetings as they are submitted (Minutes from October Board Meeting.) These minutes have been sent out to the list. iii. Comments and issues from the Public and general members. a. From public for unscheduled presentations. iv. Minutes and reports from other clubs and campus Democrats a. Specific report from the Woodland Club, Lyle S. b. Report from Yolo County Young Democrats, Lyle or Rich. c. Report from UCDavis Campus Democrats, Unknown. d. Report on the President's activities for the club, Arun Sen. e. Report on the October meeting of the YCDCC (Yolo County Democratic Central Committee. f. Final report on the Yolo County Headquarters in Woodland (Kingsley Melton) II. Treasurer's Report (5 minute) III. Report by Campaign Headquarters Committee (5 minutes) i. Headquarters ii. Election Night IV. Holiday Party (15 minutes) i. Past history of event (Board supplies food, supplementary food purchased, raffle items, white wine only, etc) ii. Chair for event selected. iii. Location for event. iv. Preliminary list for event of food items brought by board members. V. Content of the Next Newsletter (10 minutes) i. Report by newsletter committee ii. Volunteer tasks iii. Story ideas iv. Announcement and articles that must go into the newsletter (Example is the statement asked for and passed at last board meeting about $7500 donations to campaigns) VI. Proposals for future activities by the Club (15 minutes) i. Establishment of a Development Committee (i.e. fundraising); First proposed event for Committee at Tanya Chalupa's home, if the club does this; event needs the following from Club: 1. A dynamic speaker 2. A flyer circulated in the December issue of the newsletter 3. Press release in the Davis Enterprise 4. Volunteers to sit at the door and collect money/checks for the Club. 5. A volunteer to help tend bar. ii. Year round Head Quarters iii. Establishment of a Community Outreach Committee VI. Preliminary discussion of January or February General Meeting (3 minute) i. Choosing of Date or Dates ii. Program [choosing of chair and other details will be at December meeting] VI. New and Unfinished Business (6 minutes) i. Unfinished business items from past meetings. [None unresolved to my knowledge] ii. Items for next meeting iii. Announcements- upcoming events iv. Next Meeting Time/Location v. Meeting adjournment Time: 70 minutes All times are approximate and only placed to help keep meeting on track, so meeting can end by 8:00 PM. 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 Democratic 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 Tue Nov 14 18:16:53 2006 From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo) Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:16:53 -0800 Subject: [Davis Democrats] From Congressman Mike Thompson re campaign finance reform In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Regarding your support for H.R. 3099, the Clean Money Clean Elections Act, I appreciate hearing from you. H.R. 3099 was introduced on June 28, 2005 by Representative John Tierney (D-MA). It would establish a voluntary system that would give candidates an option for public financing and reduced rates for advertising along with limitations on broadcast advertising in exchange for self-imposed limitations on campaign spending. Participating candidates would get a dollar-for-dollar match, up to a set limit, if they were challenged by a non-participating opponent in order to stay competitive. The bill has been assigned to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. Whether the approach taken in this bill will improve how federal campaigns are financed is certainly worthy of debate in Congress. Please know that I am carefully reviewing this legislation and I will keep your comments firmly in mind should this bill come before the House of Representatives for a vote. Again, thank you for contacting me. Please continue to contact me on matters of concern to you and to our district. Sincerely, MIKE THOMPSON Member of Congress http://www.mikethompson.house.gov You cannot reply to this email. If you would like to email me, please visit http://www.house.gov/writerep ------ End of Forwarded Message From jac07 at dcn.org Fri Nov 17 15:09:07 2006 From: jac07 at dcn.org (John Chendo) Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:09:07 -0800 Subject: [Davis Democrats] Rep. Pombo taken away, by Lionel Van Deerlin, former Marine and Congressman from San Diego In-Reply-To: Message-ID: - Subject: Rep. Pombo, by Lionel Van Deerlin, former Marine and Congressman from San Diego- REP. POMBO??? Nov. 16?by Lionel Van Deerlin ? ??????????? Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground and worshiped, ??????????? And said?.The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. ??????????? ????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????--Book of? Job 1:20-21 ? ??????????? I know better than to mix my religious faith with politics. Nevertheless, while not into head-shaving, I fully share the prophet Job?s sentiments when contemplating Richard Pombo?s imminent departure from Congress. ? ??????????? The 7-term northern California lawmaker, whose 4-year chairmanship of the House Resources Committee was marked by savage attacks against environmental gains of the last half-century, was surprisingly turned out of office in a well coordinated campaign by hordes of activists who had decided enough was enough. ? ??????????? From among California?s 53-member delegation in Congress, Chairman Pombo was the midterm?s lone loser. This in a state whose legislative gerrymanders are known to protect incumbents with the loving care a polar bear shows for her young. ? ??????????? It should be unnecessary to stipulate that Richard Pombo is not an evil person. He?s been, rather, an historic misfit?Roseanne Barr in a chorus line, say. Though lacking a sense of pride in our national parks or an appreciable concern for the quality of America?s air and water--and showing scant love of animals--he was entrusted by Congress with a wand over all outdoors. Pombo?s chairmanship of the Resources committee brought generous concessions to the auto industry, wanton logging or grazing of public lands, and endless forays against the Alaskan wilderness. ? ??????????? Things seem certain to change when West Virginia Rep. Nick Rahall, ranking Democrat on the Resources Committee, replaces Pombo as chairman, and when California Sen. Barbara Boxer lifts Chairman Jim Inhofe?s gavel on the Senate Environment and PublicWorks Committee. Though no match for Pombo as an ecological scourge, Oklahoma?s Inhofe has intimidated public-interest witnesses by demanding their organization?s membership lists and financial records?hardly a cordial overture to persons not under subpoena. ? ??????????? Long feeling themselves on the outside-looking-in during important congressional battles, pro-environment organizations are salivating over some huge numerical gains where it counts. When a new Congress convenes in January, conservationists will have picked up no fewer than 20 friendly members in the House, plus a half-dozen in the Senate. The League of Conservation Voters had branded 13 individual senators and House members ?the Dirty Dozen.? Nine of the 13 were defeated?the blue-ribbon prize, of course, the gentleman from California, Mr. Pombo. ? ??????????? And while the count still leaves conservationists with insufficient numbers to override a presidential veto or to block a Senate filibuster, organizations like the Sierra Club, Friends of the Wilderness and Defenders of Wildlife will no longer be left skulking like declawed pussy cats. In an era of costly campaigning, Chairman Pombo?s foes raised and spent close to $2 million to take him out. ? ?????????? But money alone was not going to do it. Pombo?s defeat came about because of an extraordinary primary challenge within his own party. It came from former Republican Rep. Pete McCloskey, the Korean War hero whose congressional service from the San Francisco Peninsula (1967-82) found him a part of landmark environmental laws. As a co-founder of Earth Day, McCloskey was understandably offended last year when Pombo pushed through a bill to weaken the Endangered Species Act. ? ?????????? The 79-year-old retiree could have sulked, or merely written petulant letters to the newspapers. Instead, he filed as a candidate against Pombo in the June primary. More than content on his small farm, with an intermittent law practice, McCloskey had no desire to return to Washington?s turmoil. Indeed, he knew there was scant likelihood of upsetting an entrenched incumbent within his own party in a heavily Republican district. But McCloskey?s primary challenge drew plenty of attention?and more than a third of the party vote. ? ?????????? Pombo knew he was in trouble when McCloskey remained in pursuit of the thousands of party members who had given him all those votes. ?It?s time to return our party to the conservationist tradition of Theodore Roosevelt,? he told them via the op-ed pages. ? ?????????? Which is pretty much what happened as scores of like-minded campaign volunteers from San Francisco and elsewhere swarmed across the mainly rural Eleventh District to ring doorbells, make phone calls and double-check the precinct voting lists on Election Day. ? ?????????? Result: The Eleventh?s new congressman is a heretofore unknown wind power technologist, Jerry McNerney. Amid rejoicing unmatched since folks in Emerald City beheld the meltdown of a Wicked Witch of the West. ? From bubusen at hotmail.com Thu Nov 23 01:02:53 2006 From: bubusen at hotmail.com (Arun Sen) Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 01:02:53 -0800 Subject: [Davis Democrats] Happy Thanksgiving Message-ID: Greetings: I wish all members of Davis Democratic Club a Happy Thanksgiving Day. As we share our meal on this day, let us reflect on our good fortune and what we are thankful for. May we all be happy, proud and grateful for what we have received this year and what we were able to share with others. I thank you for what you do for the Davis Democratic Club, and I encourage you to keep up the good work. All the best, Arun Sen, President Davis Democratic Club _________________________________________________________________ Get free, personalized commercial-free online radio with MSN Radio powered by Pandora http://radio.msn.com/?icid=T002MSN03A07001 From yamagata at virtual-markets.net Fri Nov 24 21:34:29 2006 From: yamagata at virtual-markets.net (G Richard Yamagata PhD) Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 21:34:29 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Davis Democrats] November 14 Board Minutes Message-ID: <20061125053429.6404120000A8@mx.dcn.davis.ca.us> These excellent minutes were provided by Luba Schmid. The next meeting is listed as Tuesday, December 12 and may or may not take place. Davis Democratic Club Minutes Tuesday, November 14, 7 ? 9 p.m. Place: Davis Branch, Yolo County Library Conference Room 315 East 14th Street This meeting was held at the Davis Branch, Yolo County Library Conference Room at 315 East 14th Street in North Davis. The following were present: President: Arun Sen, Vice President: John Chendo Treasurer: Betty Weir Recording Secretary: Absent Corresponding Secretary: Julia Sanchez Acting Past President: Bob Bockwinkel, Past-Past President & Newsletter Advertising Newsletter Editor: Eileen Lindsay Publicity: Mary Lou Hernandez Past Publicity: Barbara Slemmons Past Vice President: Kingsley Melton Special Guest: Mel Trujillo (Expert on Parlimentary Rules, Ex-Officio) Board members: Lyle Smith, Mike Syvanen, Carl Schmid, Joyce Wilson, Adrienne Kandel, and Pam Nieberg Guests: Richard Petersen, Luba Schmid, Julia Hunter-Blair, Rick Gonzales, Jr., Bill Ritter, Claire Black Slotton, Bill Diemer, and Rita Montes-Martin TOTAL: 15 board members and 8 members of the public. Absent from Meeting: Past President Tony Gruska, Rhonda Gruska, Tanya Chalupa (Ex-Officio), G. Richard Yamagata (Recording Secretary), and Jim Provenza. Arun Sen called the meeting into session at 7:05 p.m. AGENDA The agenda was changed by John Chendo and Mike Syvanen by asking for item VI. New and Unfinished Business, including the election of new board members, Rich Gonzales and Bill Ritter, be moved to the beginning of the meeting under New Business. Discussion ensued. The revised agenda was approved as corrected. OLD MINUTES The acceptance of the minutes of October 10, 2006, as submitted were moved and seconded by President Arun Sen. Several members who do not have access to email stated they would appreciate getting copies of the minutes. It was suggested that one of the board members could help disseminate them to those members who do not have email. Discussion followed. The board passed the minutes by acclamation and without any objection. I. MINUTES AND REPORTS FROM OTHER CLUBS AND CAMPUS DEMOCRATS Woodland Club: Kingsley Melton reported that there are 14-15 members who have been very active during this past campaign. In the future, they would like to work with the Davis Democratic Club. Yolo County Young Democrats: Rich Petersen reported that there were very few members, and it has disbanded since the recent election. UCDavis Campus Democrats: Rich Petersen reported that they were very active and were able to register 2,000 new Democrats, some outside of campus and the city of Davis. YCDC: Bob Bockwinkel and Kingsley Melton reported. ?People power was lacking during this election,? according to Melton. He had to hire walkers the last weekend before the election to walk precincts. For example, the following organizations were hired to help: Sacramento Volleyball League, a fraternity, and the UCD Campus Democrats. The organizations received the money ? not the individuals. By supporting the organizations, hopefully this will ?help develop the leaders of tomorrow.? President?s Activities for the Club: Arun Sen spoke about the future changes in the by-laws of the Davis Democratic Club, which will be presented shortly and then voted on by the membership. A committee is being formed. Mel Trujillo asked for a copy of the present by-laws. Yolo County Headquarters in Woodland: Kingsley Melton reported that Woodland members worked very diligently when the headquarters first opened; however, they wore themselves out before the election. In the future, they will have to pace themselves. II. TREASURER?S REPORT Betty Weir presented the latest figures for the Davis Democratic Club. As of today, there is $864.88 in the treasury. Expenses totaled $3, 150.31 for the following: $1,250 for rent for the headquarters, $1,199 for Metro PC, $267.02 for office expenses, $255.90 for Vote Democrat/Angelides shirts from Ink Monkey Wearable Graphics ($200 were sold to date according to Bob Bockwinkel), $135.69 for AT&T, $43.39 for PG&E. The newspaper ads for the November election cost a total of $4,398.76 (Sunday ad in The Davis Enterprise $2,692.87, Proposition ads $1,106.38 and the ad in The Flatlander was $600). Candidate contributions totaled $10,500 (P. Angelides, $3,000; C. Brown $2,000; J. McNerney $2,000; B. Durston $1,500; D. Bowen $1,000; F. Sieferman $1,000). Income received thus far is $2, 950 (Proposition 87 - $1,000; McNerney - $1,000; two individuals ? B. Bockwinkel and Supervisor Thomson - $350). Rich Petersen reported that the ?income?money received was used to get out the vote and for the newspaper ads. The t-shirts and buttons helped pay for field operations, food, and office supplies such as paper. Lyle Smith reported that the t-shirts helped precinct workers open doors and get votes. III. CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS COMMITTEE Rich Petersen reported that Betty Weir and Julia Sanchez kept the headquarters open. Many board members walked the precincts, for example, Carl Schmid walked two, Julia Hunter-Blair, Mike Syvanen, Eileen Lindsay, John Chendo, Lyle Smith walked 7 on his own while Barbara Slemmons called on the PAV (permanent absentee voters). As a result, the preliminary numbers showed that 65-75% responded by voting. Students had approximately an 8% turnout Precinct 6 ? Olive Drive ? there was only a 25% turnout. We need to focus on them in the future. Many, including Jim Provenza who also brought a refrigerator, supplied food to the headquarters! He suggested that the campaign headquarters should be established much earlier before future elections. In addition, we should continue working with the UCDavis Campus Democrats and continue to raise money for the coming 2004 national election. Rich Petersen stated that Board members need to understand the election laws in the future because several violations occurred. FEC and EFP seminars will take place this coming summer. At least two people from the club should attend. On January 1, 2007, the club needs to get an FEC number so that we are in compliance. Discussion ensued. Bob Bockwinkel suggested becoming more visible in the community ? perhaps adopting a soup kitchen, participating on 11/18/06 in STEAC?s annual food drive. Eileen Lindsay suggested Wellstone Training who sponsors training two years in advance. Lyle Smith offered to help set it up and suggested that the club promoted regionally. IV. HOLIDAY PARTY Betty Weir reported that Doug Kaplan offered his home on Bluebird for the Democratic Club?s Annual Holiday Party. Discussion ensued. It was unanimously decided that the party would take place on Friday, December 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. Arun Sen stated that board members will bring the food and the club will provide the wine (Kaplan preference is white wine because of white carpeting!). Invitations will be sent. Barbara Slemmons will coordinate the food. Mary Lou Hernandez suggested we have a raffle as in the past. She asked that members donate and wrap a gift that can be raffled off. (In the past, people have donated various items such as bottles of wine, pearls, and fancy bowls.) V. DEMOCRATIC CLUB?S NEWSLETTER Discussion ensued regarding the deadlines for future newsletters. Eileen Lindsay, new editor, stated that the deadline is December 10th for the January 1, 2007, newsletter. Eileen Lindsay asked the Democratic Club to purchase the computer program (Microsoft Publisher) to publish the newsletter if one is not available or cannot be shared. It can then become the property of the club. In addition, she will ask Tanya Chalupa, former editor, about the cost. Arun Sen and board members asked Kingsley Melton and Rich Petersen to provide articles about what they reported on the past election. VI. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upcoming Events: December ? Arun Sen stated that the club will meet only once in December ? December 1 for the Annual Holiday Party. January ? Arun Sen reported that Tanya Chalupa had offered her home for a January party. He stated that she is busy traveling; therefore, the party will be postponed. Discussion ensued about the dates for the Board Meeting and the General Membership Meeting. It was agreed that there will be a Board Meeting the first Monday in January ? January 8th, and a General Membership Meeting will take place on the third Thursday in January ? January 18th. Both are scheduled at the Davis Branch of the Yolo County Library. Discussion ensued. February ? Valentine?s Day Party ? discussion ensued. Many members did not want to attend a party on that day because they want to be with their loved ones. Arun Sen stated that a vote would take place at the next meeting. Continuation on New Board Members: Mike Syvanen brought up the names of two prospective board members ? Rick Gonzales and Bill Ritter. Arun Sen responded that Rick Gonzales was provisionally accepted (he was absent when his application went forward last month) while Bill Ritter had not completed the application process (a short application form was missing). In addition, Arun Sen stated that Claire Black Slotton had submitted an application for consideration. Gonzales, Black Slotton, and Ritter were asked to step out while their applications were discussed. In addition, extensive discussion ensued regarding the size of the board. Mel Trujillo provided legal advice. Carl Schmid made the motion that Rick Gonzales, Bill Ritter and Claire Black Slotton be accepted as new board members. Julia Sanchez seconded it. Discussion ensued, and the motion carried with one abstention. Items for January Meeting: a. Year Round Headquarters b. Fundraising Arun Sen adjourned the meeting at 9 p.m. since the library was closing. Respectfully submitted by Luba M. Schmid 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 Democratic 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 Thu Nov 30 12:05:20 2006 From: yamagata at virtual-markets.net (G Richard Yamagata PhD) Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:05:20 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Davis Democrats] November 14 Board Minutes Message-ID: <200611302005.kAUK574k051854@afes.com> As far as I know, there is no meeting during the month of December for the board. This is after speaking with Bob Bockwinkel, who spoke with President Arun Sen. We will see everyone about January 9th for the next Board Meeting. I apologize, for that means that board members have to wait another month to receive the updated contact sheets for all of the board members and it means that NEW board members have to wait another month to receive their blue folders. The minutes have been updated in regards to Julia Hunter-Blair as being on the Board and not a guest. There is a section of the minutes that I have been told that Lyle Smith should read. It reads that Lyle Smith will provide Wellstone training. Others remember that part of the meeting as being different. These excellent minutes were provided by Luba Schmid and those were the only two changes that were noted by other board members. Davis Democratic Club Minutes Tuesday, November 14, 7 ? 9 p.m. Place: Davis Branch, Yolo County Library Conference Room 315 East 14th Street This meeting was held at the Davis Branch, Yolo County Library Conference Room at 315 East 14th Street in North Davis. The following were present: President: Arun Sen, Vice President: John Chendo Treasurer: Betty Weir Recording Secretary: Absent Corresponding Secretary: Julia Sanchez Acting Past President: Bob Bockwinkel, Past-Past President & Newsletter Advertising Newsletter Editor: Eileen Lindsay Publicity: Mary Lou Hernandez Past Publicity: Barbara Slemmons Past Vice President: Kingsley Melton Special Guest: Mel Trujillo (Expert on Parlimentary Rules, Ex-Officio) Board members: Lyle Smith, Mike Syvanen, Carl Schmid, Joyce Wilson, Adrienne Kandel, Julia Hunter-Blair, and Pam Nieberg Guests: Richard Petersen, Luba Schmid, Rick Gonzales, Jr., Bill Ritter, Claire Black Slotton, Bill Diemer, and Rita Montes-Martin TOTAL: 16 board members and 8 members of the public. Absent from Meeting: Past President Tony Gruska, Rhonda Gruska, Tanya Chalupa (Ex-Officio), G. Richard Yamagata (Recording Secretary), and Jim Provenza. Arun Sen called the meeting into session at 7:05 p.m. AGENDA The agenda was changed by John Chendo and Mike Syvanen by asking for item VI. New and Unfinished Business, including the election of new board members, Rich Gonzales and Bill Ritter, be moved to the beginning of the meeting under New Business. Discussion ensued. The revised agenda was approved as corrected. OLD MINUTES The acceptance of the minutes of October 10, 2006, as submitted were moved and seconded by President Arun Sen. Several members who do not have access to email stated they would appreciate getting copies of the minutes. It was suggested that one of the board members could help disseminate them to those members who do not have email. Discussion followed. The board passed the minutes by acclamation and without any objection. I. MINUTES AND REPORTS FROM OTHER CLUBS AND CAMPUS DEMOCRATS Woodland Club: Kingsley Melton reported that there are 14-15 members who have been very active during this past campaign. In the future, they would like to work with the Davis Democratic Club. Yolo County Young Democrats: Rich Petersen reported that there were very few members, and it has disbanded since the recent election. UCDavis Campus Democrats: Rich Petersen reported that they were very active and were able to register 2,000 new Democrats, some outside of campus and the city of Davis. YCDC: Bob Bockwinkel and Kingsley Melton reported. ?People power was lacking during this election,? according to Melton. He had to hire walkers the last weekend before the election to walk precincts. For example, the following organizations were hired to help: Sacramento Volleyball League, a fraternity, and the UCD Campus Democrats. The organizations received the money ? not the individuals. By supporting the organizations, hopefully this will ?help develop the leaders of tomorrow.? President?s Activities for the Club: Arun Sen spoke about the future changes in the by-laws of the Davis Democratic Club, which will be presented shortly and then voted on by the membership. A committee is being formed. Mel Trujillo asked for a copy of the present by-laws. Yolo County Headquarters in Woodland: Kingsley Melton reported that Woodland members worked very diligently when the headquarters first opened; however, they wore themselves out before the election. In the future, they will have to pace themselves. II. TREASURER?S REPORT Betty Weir presented the latest figures for the Davis Democratic Club. As of today, there is $864.88 in the treasury. Expenses totaled $3, 150.31 for the following: $1,250 for rent for the headquarters, $1,199 for Metro PC, $267.02 for office expenses, $255.90 for Vote Democrat/Angelides shirts from Ink Monkey Wearable Graphics ($200 were sold to date according to Bob Bockwinkel), $135.69 for AT&T, $43.39 for PG&E. The newspaper ads for the November election cost a total of $4,398.76 (Sunday ad in The Davis Enterprise $2,692.87, Proposition ads $1,106.38 and the ad in The Flatlander was $600). Candidate contributions totaled $10,500 (P. Angelides, $3,000; C. Brown $2,000; J. McNerney $2,000; B. Durston $1,500; D. Bowen $1,000; F. Sieferman $1,000). Income received thus far is $2, 950 (Proposition 87 - $1,000; McNerney - $1,000; two individuals ? B. Bockwinkel and Supervisor Thomson - $350). Rich Petersen reported that the ?income?money received was used to get out the vote and for the newspaper ads. The t-shirts and buttons helped pay for field operations, food, and office supplies such as paper. Lyle Smith reported that the t-shirts helped precinct workers open doors and get votes. III. CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS COMMITTEE Rich Petersen reported that Betty Weir and Julia Sanchez kept the headquarters open. Many board members walked the precincts, for example, Carl Schmid walked two, Julia Hunter-Blair, Mike Syvanen, Eileen Lindsay, John Chendo, Lyle Smith walked 7 on his own while Barbara Slemmons called on the PAV (permanent absentee voters). As a result, the preliminary numbers showed that 65-75% responded by voting. Students had approximately an 8% turnout Precinct 6 ? Olive Drive ? there was only a 25% turnout. We need to focus on them in the future. Many, including Jim Provenza who also brought a refrigerator, supplied food to the headquarters! He suggested that the campaign headquarters should be established much earlier before future elections. In addition, we should continue working with the UCDavis Campus Democrats and continue to raise money for the coming 2004 national election. Rich Petersen stated that Board members need to understand the election laws in the future because several violations occurred. FEC and EFP seminars will take place this coming summer. At least two people from the club should attend. On January 1, 2007, the club needs to get an FEC number so that we are in compliance. Discussion ensued. Bob Bockwinkel suggested becoming more visible in the community ? perhaps adopting a soup kitchen, participating on 11/18/06 in STEAC?s annual food drive. Eileen Lindsay suggested Wellstone Training who sponsors training two years in advance. Lyle Smith offered to help set it up and suggested that the club promoted regionally. IV. HOLIDAY PARTY Betty Weir reported that Doug Kaplan offered his home on Bluebird for the Democratic Club?s Annual Holiday Party. Discussion ensued. It was unanimously decided that the party would take place on Friday, December 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. Arun Sen stated that board members will bring the food and the club will provide the wine (Kaplan preference is white wine because of white carpeting!). Invitations will be sent. Barbara Slemmons will coordinate the food. Mary Lou Hernandez suggested we have a raffle as in the past. She asked that members donate and wrap a gift that can be raffled off. (In the past, people have donated various items such as bottles of wine, pearls, and fancy bowls.) V. DEMOCRATIC CLUB?S NEWSLETTER Discussion ensued regarding the deadlines for future newsletters. Eileen Lindsay, new editor, stated that the deadline is December 10th for the January 1, 2007, newsletter. Eileen Lindsay asked the Democratic Club to purchase the computer program (Microsoft Publisher) to publish the newsletter if one is not available or cannot be shared. It can then become the property of the club. In addition, she will ask Tanya Chalupa, former editor, about the cost. Arun Sen and board members asked Kingsley Melton and Rich Petersen to provide articles about what they reported on the past election. VI. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upcoming Events: December ? Arun Sen stated that the club will meet only once in December ? December 1 for the Annual Holiday Party. January ? Arun Sen reported that Tanya Chalupa had offered her home for a January party. He stated that she is busy traveling; therefore, the party will be postponed. Discussion ensued about the dates for the Board Meeting and the General Membership Meeting. It was agreed that there will be a Board Meeting the first Monday in January ? January 8th, and a General Membership Meeting will take place on the third Thursday in January ? January 18th. Both are scheduled at the Davis Branch of the Yolo County Library. Discussion ensued. February ? Valentine?s Day Party ? discussion ensued. Many members did not want to attend a party on that day because they want to be with their loved ones. Arun Sen stated that a vote would take place at the next meeting. Continuation on New Board Members: Mike Syvanen brought up the names of two prospective board members ? Rick Gonzales and Bill Ritter. Arun Sen responded that Rick Gonzales was provisionally accepted (he was absent when his application went forward last month) while Bill Ritter had not completed the application process (a short application form was missing). In addition, Arun Sen stated that Claire Black Slotton had submitted an application for consideration. Gonzales, Black Slotton, and Ritter were asked to step out while their applications were discussed. In addition, extensive discussion ensued regarding the size of the board. Mel Trujillo provided legal advice. Carl Schmid made the motion that Rick Gonzales, Bill Ritter and Claire Black Slotton be accepted as new board members. Julia Sanchez seconded it. Discussion ensued, and the motion carried with one abstention. Items for January Meeting: a. Year Round Headquarters b. Fundraising Arun Sen adjourned the meeting at 9 p.m. since the library was closing. Respectfully submitted by Luba M. Schmid 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 Democratic 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 Thu Nov 30 23:03:54 2006 From: yamagata at virtual-markets.net (G Richard Yamagata PhD) Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:03:54 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Davis Democrats] Davis Democratic Club Holiday Party Message-ID: <200612010703.kB173o4k087886@afes.com> Greetings All, This is a last minute reminder for everyone to try to make the Davis Democratic Club Holiday Party on Friday, December 1. Most of you that receive and see this -- it will be the Day Of The Party. The party is at Doug Kaplan's Home. The Davis Democratic Club Board of Directors will be supplying the food for this event. The event begins at 5PM -- but arrive when you can. (For instance I work until 5PM in Woodland, will have to go home and cook potstickers and hope to be there with them at 6:30PM -- so, if you arrive at 6:30PM, there will be food -- POTSTICKERS!) The event should still be going at 7PM or later. Quick Information EVENT: DAVIS DEMOCRATIC CLUB HOLIDAY PARTY DAY: Friday, December 1 TIME: 5PM to ???? (usually is over by 9PM). PLACE: Home of Doug Kaplan ADDRESS: 640 Bluebird Place in Davis, CA -- go to http://mapquest.com DONATION: The suggested donation for the event is $15. 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 Democratic 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.