[Cal Dems] Sep. 10 Digest: Smart Ass, Committee Meetings

[Marshall Geck]

CAL BERKELEY DEMOCRATS
Email Digest, September 10, 2006

Birthdays for 9/10-9/16: Happy Birthday from Cal Dems to Carlin
Motley, Alice Chen, Jasmine Kellum, Ariel Wang, Jobelle Romulo, and
Meghan Williams.

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CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

>> Smart Ass: 1st Meeting
Monday, September 11, 7:00pm, 105 Dwinelle

If you want to get involved in contributing to the Democratic
publication on campus, Smart Ass, be sure to check out our first
meeting of the year! We're always looking for new writers, editors,
artists, and graphic designers. Coffee and snacks will be provided --
you bring the ideas, talent, and energy! Email Brian
(brian at caldems.com) with questions.

>> Campaign Committee: 1st Meeting
Wednesday, September 13, 7:00pm, 2415 College Ave, Apt. 27 (press 4c
on the intercom) [i.e. EAVP Michelle Wasserman's Apartment]

This committee will engage Cal Dems in crucial campaigns leading up to
the November election. In the spirit of campus activism, we will be
coordinating our yearly voter registration drive, voter education
effort, and Get-Out-the-Vote operation to ensure that young people are
making their voices heard. Direct questions to michelle at caldems.com .

 >> Policy, Values, & Communication Committee: 1st Meeting
Wednesday, September 13, 7:00pm, 50 Barrows

This committee meets weekly to discuss timely issues pertinent to
current American politics and the Democratic Party. Our goal is to
develop an effective way to articulate Democratic positions and values
to the public. Email Nathan (nathan at caldems.com) or Marshall
(marshall at caldems.com) with questions.

>> Thursday Meeting
Thursday, September 14, 7:00pm, 130 Wheeler

Cal Dems committees will be rallying to action in preparation for the
November congressional election. Come see what each committee
(Outreach/Development, Campaign, and Policy/Values) will be up to
during Cal Dems' second meeting of the year.

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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"I call that mind free, which sets no bounds to its love, which is not
imprisoned in itself or in a sect, which recognizes in all human
beings the image of God."

William Ellery Channing

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PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:

>> No on 85 Coalition Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 7:30pm, 109 Wheeler

Last November, we defeated a dangerous parental notification
initiative known as Proposition 73, which would have endangered the
lives of California teens. But the anti-choice movement in California
just won't take NO for an answer. They're back with yet another
parental notification initiative for this November's election:
Proposition 85. Work with the UC Berkeley No on 85 Coalition to defeat
this constitutional amendment yet again! Contact UCBNOon85 at gmail.com
with questions.

>> Teach for America
Wednesday, September 13, 6:30pm, 2040 VLSB

Come to this information session and learn about the organization, the
corps member experience, and their vision to end educational inequity.
They seek students of all majors and offer full first year teacher
salary and benefits. To learn more, visit www.teachforamerica.org .

>> Defeat Pombo Day of Action
Saturday, September 16, 10:00am, Locations vary throughout the 11th
Congressional District

Campaign opportunities are available. Volunteers can register new
voters or canvass swing voters and Republicans in targeted precincts
in the 11th Congressional District about Richard Pombo's corrupt ties
to special interests. RSVP Required, for more information contact
Peter Leroe-Munoz at (510) 867-6300 or email at
pleroe-munoz at defendersactionfund.org .