[Cal Dems] Oct. 1 Digest: Phone Banking, Voter Registration

[Marshall Geck]

CAL BERKELEY DEMOCRATS
Email Digest, October 1, 2006

Birthdays for 10/1-10/7: Happy Birthday from Cal Dems to Michael Borkowski.

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CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

>> Monday Phone Banking
Monday, October 2, 6-9pm, 1936 University Avenue

Help make calls to identify Democratic voters in the area! As phone
banking is coordinated by the local United Democratic Campaign, your
efforts will aid several Democratic campaigns and issues. Drop by for
an hour or two to lend your support! Free snacks will be provided.

>> Voter Registration Blitz Day
Wednesday, October 4, 10am-2pm on campus

The campuswide voter registration drive continues with an expanded
effort this Wednesday! Tables will be at several locations, including
Bancroft & Telegraph and outside Moffitt Library. If you're interested
in helping register voters on blitz days or on a daily basis, contact
Blaise (patzcalski at berkeley.edu) or Sarah at (sarah at caldems.com).

>> Policy, Values, and Communication Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 4, 7pm, 50 Barrows

PVC will be putting the final touches on our proposition presentations
leading up to the Thursday's endorsement meeting. Contact Nathan
(nathan at caldems.com) or
Marshall (marshall at caldems.com) with questions.

>> West Wing Wednesday
Wednesday, October 4, 8pm in the Unit 2 APR (under the courtyard)

Join us as we screen everyone's favorite political drama. This week
we'll be watching "A Proportional Response" from Season 1, in which
Jed Bartlet contemplates ordering military action for the first time
in his presidency.

>> Thursday Meeting
Thursday, October 5, 7pm, 130 Wheeler

Get informed about the issues on the ballot this November and decide a
plan of action at the Cal Dems proposition endorsement meeting.

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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are
in harmony."

Mahatma Gandhi

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PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:

>> No on 85 Campaign

Gain campaign experience and help defeat Prop 85 at one of the
following upcoming events:
 * Tuesday, October 3rd:  Planning meeting (7:30pm, 109 Wheeler)
 * Saturday, October 7th: Voter outreach at the football game (meet at
the I-House one hour before the game starts)
Email UCBNOon85 at gmail.com with questions.

>> Phil Angelides vs. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Saturday, October 7, 4pm, CSU Sacramento

Come see California's candidates for governor face off at the
gubernatorial debate. Email your name and phone number to
mary at calprigstudents.org if you are interested in going.

>> Cal in Sacramento

If you're interested in spending the summer interning in Sacramento,
then check us out at
politics.berkeley.edu. Free housing and living stipend for qualified
students. Applications are due October 13 and are available online.
For more information contact Scott Lucas at s_lucas at berkeley.edu

>> U.S. Department of Justice Job Opportunity

The U.S. Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources
Division (ENRD) is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, responsible
self-starter to provide temporary clerical support to attorneys,
paralegal specialists, and other administrative support staff. Full
time and part time opportunities are available; for more information
contact Lynn S. Kim at Lynn.Kim at usdoj.gov