[Cal Dems] Sep. 24 Digest: Voter Registration, West Wing Night, Dollars for Democracy

[Marshall Geck]

CAL BERKELEY DEMOCRATS
Email Digest, September 24, 2006

Birthdays for 9/24-9/30: Happy Birthday from Cal Dems to Jess Dell,
Lindsay Goldner, Rose Booker, Kimmianne Webster, and Praveen Penyala.

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CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

>> Start of Voter Registration on Campus
Monday, September 25

On Monday the campus voter coalition will kick off this year's voter
registration drive on campus! If you're interested in helping register
voters, contact Blaise (patzcalski at berkeley.edu) or Sarah at
(sarah at caldems.com).

>> Policy, Values, and Communication Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 27, 7pm, 50 Barrows

PVC members will continue to research and discuss the California
ballot propositions in advance of the club's October 5 endorsement
meeting. Wednesday's meeting will focus on practicing and refining our
proposition presentations. Contact Nathan (nathan at caldems.com) or
Marshall (marshall at caldems.com) with questions.

>> West Wing Night
Wednesday, September 27, 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 "Pilot," the first episode from Season 1 (so for
anyone who's unfamiliar with the series, this is the ideal time to get
your feet wet!). See how President Jed Bartlet (D-NH) and his staff
deal with the Christian Right, Cuban refugees, and a rogue tree.

>> Thursday Meeting
Thursday, September 28, 7pm, 130 Barrows

This week we'll be learning how to win. Join us as we discuss
political strategy, with a focus on communicating Democratic values.

>> Dollars for Democracy
Saturday, September 30, 10am, Berkeley Farmers' Market (Meet at
Starbucks on Oxford & Center)

The primary fundraising event of the Cal Berkeley Democrats is Dollars
for Democracy. Get to know club members and have fun fundraising for
progressive causes. If you can make it, email Natalie
(natalie at caldems.com).

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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding."

Albert Einstein

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PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:

>> Platinum Fellowship Informational Session
Monday, September 25, 7pm, IGS Library in Moses Hall

The Platinum Fellowship is a competitive and prestigious program under
the Institute for Government Studies. The program consists of an 8
week summer internship in Sacramento, preceded by a 2 unit class in
the Spring Semester taught by Former Assemblywoman Wilma Chan. The
deadline for applications is October 13, no later than 5pm.
Applications are available at politics.berkeley.edu.

>> If I Were Governor
Tuesday, September 26 and Wednesday, September 27, 10am-2pm, SCME
table on Sproul Plaza

Student Coalition for Marriage Equality invites you to show your
support for five important bills sponsored by Equality California, an
LGBT civil rights and advocacy organization. The bills have  been
passed by the California legislature and must be signed by the
Governor by September 30. For more information, email
calscme at gmail.com

>> Lobby for a more late-night options on Telegraph!
Wednesday, September 27, 7pm, North Berkeley Senior Center (1901
Hearst Ave., at MLK)

The Berkeley Planning Commission is considering a proposal that that
would move the latest closing time for Telegraph businesses from
midnight to 10pm! Join ACCESS to let the commissioners know what you
think about that and to suggest student-friendly alternatives. Contact
calaccess at gmail.com with any questions!

>> Safety Walk-Through
Saturday, September 30, 7pm, Sproul Fountain

Join various housing communities, student organizations, and ACCESS
for the first safety walk-through in 6 years! We will walk through our
neighborhoods and mark off areas that are unsafe, poorly lit, or have
poor sidewalks. The results of your findings will be submitted into a
report for the City Manger's office. Contact calaccess at gmail.com to
RSVP!