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A listing of regularly scheduled groups, meetings and events.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING of Benton County Democrats: The next regular meeting of the BC Dems will be
TUESDAY OCT. 18 at Grace Lutheran Church, 435 NW 21st Street (Kings and Harrison), 7 p.m. Agenda will include approving new PCPS, voting on ReOrganization schedule, and preparing slate cards.
DAILY VIGIL protesting the wars, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in front of Benton County Courthouse on 4th Street.
DRINKING LIBERALLY
Fellowship and good discussion with Dems and friends.
Corvallis
First Wednesday of every month, Squirrels, 100 SW 2nd St., 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Albany
Second Thursday of every month, Taqueria Alonzo, 250 Broadalbin St., Albany, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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It's never too early to claim your $50 Oregon Political Tax Credit. You can reduce your taxes for next tax year or add to your refund up to $50 by donating to the Benton County Democrats and help keep the BIG BLUE MACHINE Running at Full Steam!
Click on the
BC DEMS ACT BLUE PAGE at THIS
(LINK)
or
Become a Member of the Benton County
TRUE BLUE SOCIETY to help us fund our operations and support our candidates with a regular monthly donation of as little as $10 a month by CLICKING ON THIS
(LINK)
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Join BCDems on Facebook! It's fun and easy. A great place to share
news, photos, events, and commentary.
Check us out
HERE
...................... ATTENTION BCDEMS:
F
or those of you who would like to build bridges with the "Occupy Wall Street (Corvallis)" folks
George Lakoff
is a MUST READ.
Several BCDems are part of this group. For more information about "Occupy Corvallis" or "Move to Amend,"
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Welcome to HotLines. We send you HotLines, Benton County Democrats' subscriber e-letter, on or around the 1st and 15th of the month and more frequently leading up to elections, to let you know how you can keep the Democratic Party strong here at the grassroots level. Send us your announcements, news of events of interest, and needs for volunteers. We'll pass them along. And for the latest news, join us on Facebook (LINK).
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WALK AND TALK with the BC DEMS
BC Dems Hosting Phone Banks, Canvassing through the election.
The Benton County Democrats are hosting phone banks three times a week through October
at our headquarters at 408 SW Monroe Ave. in Corvallis.
The Coordinated Campaign for Hillary Clinton and statewide races as well as the Campaign for Measure 97 will be holding canvassing events out of our offices EVERY SATURDAY beginning at 10 a.m.
Democrats win races door to door, person to person. There is just something compelling, convincing and inspiring about a volunteer showing up at a door asking someone to support a candidate or cause they care about.
Whatever your passions - health care, the environment, education, the justice system, the economy....make no mistake - who wins in November will absolutely make a difference.
Bring a friend, get some walking in and do your part and know that on Election Day you can take an extra measure of pride when the results start coming in.
Phone banks are also a great way to make a big impact this election season for candidates for Congress, State offices and the White House.
Own a piece of this election and reserve your slot now
Tuesdays: 5:30 - 8:30, Congressman De Fazio's co-ordinated campaign
Wednesday: 5:30 - 8:30, DPO's co-ordinated campaign for Clinton/Kaine and other
candidates - probably some calls to Nevada for Clinton/Kaine
Thursdays: 5:30 - 8:30, Dan Rayfield's co-ordinated campaign.
For more
information or to RSVP c
ontact Janet Wolf-Eshe at (916) 730-6790.
To stay on top of all the phone banking and canvassing events, check the BC Dems Facebook page for the next opportunity at this
(LINK)
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DebateWatch at OSU Monday w/ College Dems
BC Dems, College Dems Join Forces for First Debate
The Benton County Democrats and the College Democrats of Oregon State University will co-host a DebateWatch Event Monday, Sept. 26 at Strand Agricultural (StAg) Hall Room 162 at OSU. The debate starts promptly at 6 p.m., so plan to arrive early to find parking and walk to StAg.
Parking permits are not required after 5 p.m. StAg Hall is located west of the Valley Library. Nearby parking is available next to Benton Hall and the Student Health Center off of Monroe Ave. An OSU map is at this
(LINK).
Please plan to join us. We may do a brief activity following the debate.
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Support the BC Dems at the Corvallis Fall Festival
Please plan on making some time this weekend to take in the Fall Festival in Corvallis Saturday and Sunday.
The BC Dems will be raising needed funds by helping at the Francesco's Gelato booth near the Corvallis Art Center on the south side of Central Park.
The fair features art, music, food and of course the spectacular foliage of early Fall.
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Lawn Signs Are Here
Clinton Kaine 2016 Signs Now Available at BC Dems HQ
The Benton County Democrats have a new addition to Headquarters. Brand spanking new Clinton Kaine 2016 Lawn Signs, joining are already great selection of merchandise.
These sharp blue signs are available for just $5 at headquarters. BC Dems HQ is located at 240 Monroe Ave. SW, Suite 150 and open Monday through Friday from 1-5 and now Saturdays 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Get yours today.
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Election Debate/Candidate Forum Schedule
Save these dates for local, state and national debates and forums
The next two months will be full of events you won't want to miss both locally and nationally. Below is a partial list of scheduled debates and forums.
SEPTEMBER
Monday, Sept. 26 - Presidential Debate from Hofstra University (N.Y.). TV: Networks and cable news channels. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
OCTOBER
Tuesday, Oct. 4 - Vice-Presidential Debate from Longwood University (Va.) TV: Networks and cable news channels. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 6 - Oregon Gubernatorial Debate from Eugene. TV: OPB (Time TBA)
Sunday, Oct. 9 - Presidential Debate Town Hall from Washington University (Mo.) TV: Networks and cable news channels. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 19 - Presidential Debate from UNLV (Nev.) TV: Networks and cable news channels. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 20 - Oregon Gubernatorial Debate from Portland. TV: KGW-8 (other stations and time TBA).
Thursday, Oct. 20 - League of Women Voters Corvallis Candidate Forum for Corvallis City Council and Benton County Board of Commissioners. Corvallis Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Corvallis 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 24 - League of Women Voters Corvallis Candidate Forum for State Legislature Candidates. Corvallis Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Corvallis 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 25 - League of Women Voters Corvallis Ballot Measure Forum Corvallis Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Corvallis 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Our 2016 Democratic Candidates
Get involved, get info, get FIRED UP.
FEDERAL
President
U.S. Senate: Sen. Ron Wyden
(LINK)
U.S. Congress
4th District - Rep. Peter DeFazio
(LINK)
5th District - Rep. Kurt Schrader
(LINK)
OREGON
Governor: Gov. Kate Brown
(LINK)
Sec. of State: Brad Avakian
(LINK)
Attorney General: Atty. Gen. Ellen Rosenblum
(LINK)
House District 16: Rep. Dan Rayfield
(LINK)
House District 23: Jim Thompson (Ind.)
(LINK)
State Senate 12: Ross Swartzendruber
(LINK)
BENTON COUNTY
Commissioner Pos. 2:
Xan Augerot (LINK)
Commissioner Pos. 3: Com. Annabelle Jaramillo
(LINK)
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October Meeting Date Changed to Tues. Oct. 18th
Conflict with League of Women Voters Forum prompts move
The Benton County Democrats will hold their October meeting on Tuesday Oct. 18th at 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 435 21st St. (Kings and Harrison) in Corvallis.
The move was made due to a League of Women Voter Forum for Board of Commissioners and Corvallis City Council at the Corvallis Benton County Library scheduled for the third Thursday in Oct. at 7 p.m. - our normal meeting time.
The agenda is scheduled to be preparing slate cards for mailing, approving new PCPs and potential action on changing our ReOrganization schedule.
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Holiday Party & Auction Begins Hunt for Items
Ads and Bid Items being sought for Annual Event
The Benton County Dems Holiday Party & Auction committee is moving forward beginning to collect donation items and seeking advertisements for the program in advance of the Dec. 8th event scheduled for the Benton County Fairgrounds.
The organizing committee is still seeking members willing to fill various tasks including working with the caterers on food, soliciting local businesses and potential donors and advertisers, picking up donated items and organizing table decorations.
Again, this is a major fundraiser for the Benton County Democrats and a way you can make a major difference in how well our party functions.
For more information, contact BC Dems Chair Janet Wolf-Eshe at this
(LINK).
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BC Dems Seeking PCPs to Appoint
Get Involved, Share Your Voice, Have a Say
With the election over, your chance to be elected as a PCP (Precinct Committee Person) may have passed - but you are not out of luck.
The Benton County Democrats are actively seeking additional PCPs to help keep our party vital. All registered Democrats are eligible to be appointed.
PCPs are the roots of the grass-roots. They vote at meetings and are eligible to set the course of the Democratic Party of Oregon though statewide committees and caucuses.
If you are ready to get involved and start having a say in our Democratic Party, contact Rick Osborn at this
(LINK).
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New BC Dems Directory Seeking Updates
Act now to ensure your information is complete and current
The Benton County Democrats are updating and improving what was formerly known at the "Blue Pages" to create a brand-new updated on-line directory.
The directory will only be accessible to those who include their information in the directory. Files for authorized people wishing to print out the directory will be available to those who want a printed directory.
To ensure that your information is accurate and up to date, click this (LINK) to the BC Dems website.
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Keep Benton County Blue with True Blue Society
Help Keep the Big Blue Machine Running.....
It's never too early or late to donate to the Benton County Democrats. And don't forget that Oregon's Political tax credit allows you a $50 credit on your taxes ($100 filing jointly) for donations to political candidates and parties. But donations must be made by Dec. 31 to qualify for your 2016 taxes.
Through the True Blue Society, local Democrats can space their donations to the Benton County Democrats across 12 months.
By signing up and becoming a member of the True Blue Society, Democrats will be able to keep the Big Blue Machine humming through the off-year as we prepare for the 2016 midterm elections.
You can sign up with a donation of as little as $10 a month, which will be deducted each month from your bank account.
For more information on becoming a member of the True Blue Society, click this
(LINK
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BC Dems Ongoing Rummage Sale Improved
The Arc and BC Dems share proceeds of donations
The Benton County Dems continue to encourage the donation of gently used items as part of the BC Dems Ongoing Rummage Sale through The Arc's consignment donation program.
Used household items and furniture can be turned into funds to help two worthy local organizations. Simply take your items to The Arc, located at 10th and Beca in Corvallis and at 10th and Main in Philomath and designate your items with BC Dems stickers (provided by The Arc and also available at BC Dems regular monthly meetings).
Money raised by purchase of items will be split between The Arc and BC Dems.
For more information, or to confirm that your item donation will be accepted, contact The Arc at (541) 754-9011.
For complete details of the program, click this
(LINK).
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Deadline for items to appear in next
BC Dems HotLines: Sept. 27th
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Get Out There and Be a Democrat Today!
A calendar of upcoming social and political events that may be of interest to local Democrats. Unless indicated, inclusion should not be viewed as an official endorsement by local or state Democratic organizations.
For a more comprehensive list of upcoming progressive events in the Corvallis, check out the
Corvallis Progressive Events calendar at this
(LINK).
THIS WEEK
Sept. 24-25
FALL FESTIVAL w/ the BC DEMS
Leaves start turning and students are returning as the 44th annual event takes over Monroe Ave. in front of the Corvallis Library. The Benton County Democrats will be partnering with Francesco's Gelato this year in a fundraising effort. Please plan on volunteering for a shift, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the music, food and the work from more than 160 artists from across the country. To volunteer, contact Bob Ozretich at this
(LINK) or call (541) 740-5730.
Sept. 26
LIVING THE BLACK EXPERIENCE
The Corvallis-Albany NAACP will present a forum featuring members of the area black community describing what it is like to be black and live in this community.
Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Corvallis. Info: (541) 829-3023. Free with light supper provided.
Oct. 9th
HOUSE PARTY FOR JIM THOMPSON, HD-23
Tanya and Stan Shively are hosting a house party for Independent candidate for House 23 Jim Thompson. Come hear about Jim's campaign and proven experience working with people on both sides of the aisle in Salem.
23696 Harris Road, Philomath.
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Call (541) 929-6498 for information.
Oct. 21
NAACP FREEDOM FUND BANQUET
The Corvallis-Albany chapter of the NAACP will hold it's traditional Freedom Fund Banquet featuring Gerald Hankerson of the the Seattle-King County NAACP and OSU Prof. Dr. Robert Thompson at Adair Clubhouse. The event is the chapter's annual major fundraising dinner and features a silent auction and a no-host bar. For ticket information, click this
(LINK).
6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Adair Club House, 6097 Ebony Lane, Corvallis.
ALSO
SANDERS LAUNCHES OUR REVOLUTION
Sen. Bernie Sanders has transitioned his campaign to a new organization called Our Revolution, which will help recruit, train and fund progressive candidates and promote the issues and reforms touted in the Sanders presidential campaign. Sanders said the goal of Our Revolution is to give a new generation of grass-roots activists the tools to help reshape our nation's future. For more information, click this
(LINK)
RANKED CHOICE VOTING GEARING UP
The local effort to bring ranked-choice voting to Benton County is gearing up for a busy Fall season. The group "Better Ballot Benton" - led by chief petitioners Rep. Dan Rayfield and Corvallis Planning Commissioner Blair Bobier, - submitted well-over the number of required signatures to the Benton County Elections office last week and is awaiting confirmation that the measure will be on the November ballot. If passed, Benton County Commissioners and other county officials would be elected via a Ranked Choice Voting system, making Benton County the first community in Oregon to adopt this system. For more information and or to get involved in the campaign,
www.betterballotbenton.com
DRINKING LIBERALLY
The Mid-Valley area is home to the greatest concentration of Drinking Liberally chapters in the state of Oregon. Chapters meet regularly in Polk County, Salem, Albany and here in Corvallis. While chapters meeting times and days vary, the general concept: a place to socialize with people of similar political leanings - is constant. This election year is a great time to take a break and break bread or tip a glass or two and talk politics in a safe environment. For more information and meeting times, click this
(LINK) or see the item in the left border area.
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Key Dates for Benton County Dems in 2016
A partial listing of events during the coming year
Sept. 23-24 - Fall Festival
Oct. 18 - Last Day to Register to Vote in Nov. 8th Election.
Nov. 8 - Election Day - Be Sure To Vote
December 8 - Holiday Party & Auction
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Support Those Who Support Us - Buy Local
Please consider patronizing the following businesses that have chosen to support the Benton County Democrats and let them know you appreciate their support.
New Morning Bakery //
Old World Deli // Pride Printing //
Nelson, MacNeil, Rayfield //
Strings of Time //
Squirrel's Tavern //
Valley Catering
Elmer's //
Yogurt Extreme //
Zel Brook - The Art House //
Willamette Valley Vineyards //
XL Landscaping //
Fitness Over 50 //
Queen B Organizing //
Joan Demarest, LLC.
Smith, Davison & Brasier, Attorneys at Law //
Clark House at Keller Williams Realty //
Strategic Networks //
Marti Staprans Barlow at Hospitality Vision //
Sunrise Tree Farm.
Donavan Place //
Tani & Co. //
The Salon //
The Color Wheel //
Thyme Garden //
Earrings by Lizzie //
Karpinski Wallcovering //
The Retreat Day Spa & Salon //
Pathfinder Travel.
Pegasus Frame Studio and Gallery //
Le Patissier //
Lumps Wine Co.//
Homeless Employment Launching Project //
The Dogsmith
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Something to Share
Round-up of things that wound up in an e-mail in-box
WEB SPOTLIGHT
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Elizabeth Warren questions Wells Fargo CEO after bank employees were discovered creating fraudulent accounts. (Sept. 20, 2016)
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Previous websites mentioned:
Democratic National Convention Highlights
(LINK)
The Economic Populist
(LINK)
Democratic Party of Oregon (LINK)
Eugene-Springfield Solidarity Network (LINK)
B
uzzfeed Politics (
LINK)
Editorialcartoonists.com (LINK)
In Case You Missed It:
"It was announced that you'll be able to watch next week's debate on Twitter. So, finally a way to see Trump say something really crazy on Twitter." -Jimmy Fallon
"Today, Donald Trump told an African-American audience, 'Black churches are the conscience of our country.' In response, the crowd said, 'Yes, that's why we're not voting for you.'" -Conan O'Brien
"Donald Trump's running mate Mike Pence said that his role model for the vice presidency is Dick Cheney. To prove it, this weekend Pence had six heart attacks and shot his friend in the face." -Conan O'Brien
"We have Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on the show tonight, which means security is very tight. On their way in, everyone in the audience had to put their keys into a tray and their deplorables into a basket." -Jimmy Fallon
"President Barack Obama appeared before the U.N. General Assembly for the final time in his presidency to announce that the U.S. would be admitting 110,000 refugees in the coming year. Now the refugees will include people fleeing dangerous places like Syria, Libya, Florida..." -James Corden
"This might sound like a lot of people, 110,000 people are coming in, but you've got to remember millions will be fleeing if Trump is elected." -James Corden
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Source:
politicalhumor.about.com/FunnyOrDay
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