[Cal Dems] Oct. 15 Digest: Climate Change Fair Preparation; Monday Phone Banking

[Marshall Geck]

CAL BERKELEY DEMOCRATS
Email Digest, October 15, 2006

Birthdays for 10/15-10/22: Happy Birthday from Cal Dems to Eric Lopez,
Farzana Abed, Jennifer Witherspoon, Amita Parikh, Romina Filippou, and
Rhonda Adato.

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CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

>> Cal Dems Thanks Those Who Helped With Voter Registration!

Remember that if you want to be able to vote in Berkeley for the
upcoming November 7 election, the deadline to register is MONDAY,
OCTOBER 23. Email Sarah (sarah at caldems.com) or visit
http://caldems.com/vote.php for more information.

>> Operations Coordinator Position

Cal Dems is looking for a new board member! The Operations Coordinator
will be working with the rest of the Board to organize events and to
keep the membership, the campus, and the public at large informed
about our organization and activities. The Operations Director will be
expected to attend weekly board meetings, help out with activities,
and publicize events.

This is a great way to get more involved with the club, and we
encourage new members to consider this opportunity. To apply, fill out
an application (available at this Thursday's meeting, or get one by
emailing suzanne at caldems.com). We will then contact you to set up an
interview time.

>> Climate Change Fair Preparation
Sunday, October 21, Location TBA

Cal Dems will be participating in the November 3 climate change fair,
sponsored by the ASUC sustainability team. The climate change fair
will focus on educating students and staff about the facts, myths, and
potential consequences of climate change. Cal Dems needs some
volunteers to make our exhibit interactive and educational. Contact
Natalie (natalie at caldems.com) or Marshall (marshall at caldems.com) if
you are interested.

>> Monday Phone Banking
Monday, October 16, 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.

>> Policy, Values, and Communication Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 18, 7pm, 50 Barrows

PVC will be peer editing our op-ed articles for Smart Ass and continue
our preparations for the October 26 debate with BCR.

>> West Wing Wednesday
Wednesday, October 18, 8pm in the Unit 2 APR (under the courtyard)

Join us as we screen everyone's favorite political drama. This week
Season One will continue to leave you on the edge of your seat, so BE
THERE!

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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared
to what lies within us."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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ALSO THIS WEEK:

>> Who Killed the Electric Car?
Monday, October 9, 7pm, Orinda Theater

The Contra Costa UDC is have a Gala with John Garamendi, Debra
Bowen and Jerry McNerney, which will include a screening of "Who
Killed the Electric Car?". Contact Michelle (michelle at caldems.com) if
you're interested in going.

>> No on 85 Campaign

Gain campaign experience and help defeat Prop 85 at one of the
following upcoming events:
Tuesday, October 17:  Work Party (7:30 pm, 109 Wheeler)
Saturday, October 21: Voter Outreach @ Football Game (meet one hour
before the game starts @ I-House)

Email UCBNOon85 at gmail.com with questions.

>> I Vote Because...
Tuesday, October 17, 7-8:30pm, Location TBA

Delta Sigma Theta is hosting a campus-wide voter registration drive to
encourage and facilitate federal and state-wide voter awareness. Join
them at their political forum to register people to vote and explain
the initiatives on this year's ballot. For more information, contact
Kristin Jones (kristin at berkeley.edu).

>> Roosevelt Institution: Meet the Chapter

Do you want to save the world? Are you tired of having your bright
ideas retire to your hard-drive, never to see the light of day?
Roosevelt is a network of college think-tanks from all across the
nation dedicated to connecting students' progressive ideas with the
political process. Come to one of our "Meet the Chapter Nights":

Wednesday, October 18, 7:30pm in 20 Wheeler &
Thursday, October 19, 7:30pm in 174 Barrows

Email kyra at rooseveltinstitution.org with questions.

>> ASUC Speaker Series
October 18, October 25, and November 1, 7pm, 2040 VLSB

Come see candidates debate it out at one of the ASUC's weekly speaker
series debates. The debate on October 18 will be between Kriss
Worthington and George Beier, candidates for Berkeley City Council
from District 7. On October 25, the candidates for Mayor, Rent Board,
and other offices will be taking part in a forum on local issues.
Finally, the November 1 debate will feature the candidates for City
Council from District 8, Gordon Wozniak and Cal student Jason Overman.
All three sessions will be at 7pm in 2040 VLSB. Contact Hannah Frankel
at hannahfrankel at berkeley.edu for more information.

>> Fast Food Nation
Wednesday, October 18, 7:30pm, Wheeler Auditorium

Based on the New York Times Best Selling book by Eric Schlosser, Fast
Food Nation takes a look at the dark side of the all American meal
with a non-fiction exploration of the fast food industry. This is a
great opportunity for student activities/interests groups to
participate in a dialogue with other students, professors, and authors
on subjects regarding the politics of food, health, race, and gender.
RSVP your attendance to ffn_berkeley at yahoo.com or for more
information, contact Betsy Abendroth at Betsy at thaweb.com.

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PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:

>> Green Corps Job Opportunity

Green Corps is currently taking applications for our year-long full
time paid training program in environmental leadership, organizing and
advocacy. Our full-time, paid Environmental Leadership Training
Program gives you a year of in-depth training and experience with
leading environmental groups like the Sierra Club, and League of
Conservation Voters and Greenpeace. For more information, contact
Jesse Littlewood at jobs at greencorps.org

>> Current and Future Study Mission to Israel

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) invites you on a mission to Israel
from January 2, - January 11, 2007. Study Mission participants will
meet with decision-makers on all sides of the Israeli political
spectrum, government and military officials, Palestinian
representatives, Israeli and American journalists, politically active
students, and everyday Israelis. For more information, contact Gary M.
Bretton-Granatoor at gbretton-granatoor at adl.org