[Cal Dems] August 26 Digest: BBQ, First Meeting

[Molly Green]

CAL BERKELEY DEMOCRATS
Email Digest for August 26, 2007

Birthdays for this week: Nick Burns, Kylee Harwick, Jennifer Lowe, Ryann
Pollock.  Happy Birthday from Cal Dems!

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Guten Tag and a huge Hello from the Cal Dems!   We wanted to welcome new
people both to Cal (go Bears!) and to the club as well as welcome back
returning members (you guys rock!).  We have some great things planned for
this year, so get ready to work hard and be prepared for lots of
Democrat-geared fun!  As many of you know, there is a primary in February
and we as a club will do our best to make sure everyone is ready to help
take back the White House in 2008.
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CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

-Kick ass BBQ
There is a **FREEEEE** bbq this coming Thursday (Aug. 30th).  Bring your
empty stomach, some friends, and a desire to meet lots of super cool Demos
like yourself to Faculty Glade at 6:30 pm.  There will be both veggie and
meat options.  Contact President Sarah Gold (sarah at caldems.com) with any
questions or concerns!


-First Meeting
Aannndd, the Thursday (Sept. 6th) after the bbq, we will be having our
first meeting in 60 Evans at 7 pm.  It will be a great opportunity to get
to know the board and hear about the super-sweet things we’re planning for
the semester.  Our meetings for the rest of the semester (and don’t worry,
we’ll be reminding you of this lots) will be in 56 Barrows.


-Learn More!
So now that you know when all of our wonderful events are, you can learn
more about the club by visiting our website: www.caldems.com.  Make sure
you check out the blog when you are there and if you’re interested in
writing for it, there will be info at the upcoming meetings.  On that
note, if you happen to be moseying along down Sproul Plaza and see the Cal
Dems table, don’t be afraid to stop by and say hi!  We’ll be wearing our
friendly smiles and you can pick up a copy of Smart Ass, our publication
while you’re there.  We always need people to write for this as well, so
be on the lookout for more info on it!

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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“Jingoism, racism, fear, religious fundamentalism: these are the ways of
appealing to people if you’re trying to organize a mass base of support
for policies that are really intended to crush them.” – Noam Chomsky

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PROGRESSIVE EVENTS:

-Hurricane Katrina Second Commemoration

UC Berkeley is hosting a Second Commemoration on Wednesday, August 29,
2007, from 7-9 pm in 2050 VLSB. It is an opportunity to learn about the
scope of the incredible Katrina-related work based in the Bay Area --
survivors in the Bay Area; students, staff, and faculty at UC Berkeley;
local organizers and
photojournalists.  It is also a unique chance to get involved with
projects or organizations.

Come out to commemorate those affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and
to learn more about the work being done at UC Berkeley and the wider
community!

-UC Berkeley 9/11 Memorial (co-sponsored by Cal Dems)
Join students, faculty, administration, and members of the community to
remember September 11th, 2001. The event will include a speech from the
chancellor, and will be held on September 11th at noon on Upper Sproul.

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

- Internship with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Mayor's Office of
Neighborhood Services (MONS)
The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services has openings for interns this
coming Fall. Liaisons work in particular city districts as official
representatives of the Mayor.  MONS Interns will assist District Liaisons
with their daily duties.  Basic interest in Public Policy and Government
and a commitment of 10-15 hours per week.

For more information about MONS please visit: http://www.sfgov.org/mons
Please e-mail or fax resumes and cover letter to:
Alex Randolph
MONS Office Manager / Internship Coordinator
Alex.Randolph at sfgov.org
Phone (415) 554-6267
Fax  (415) 554-647


-John Edwards Campaign
Get invaluable campaign experience working on a Presidential Campaign and
California politics. The John Edwards campaign is looking for an Intern to
help with daily campaign activities and upcoming events with John Edwards.
 If you are interested in being a part of this campaign and gaining
valuable experience, please contact Andrea Olson at aolson at johnedwards.com
or 415-290-9756.

Qualifications: Independent, energetic, hard worker; confident over the
phone and in person.
Weekly Hours: 8-10, flexible


-Hillary Clinton Campaign
Interviews are starting NOW for the San Francisco based California
campaign office.  We have openings in the following areas: Communications
Department, Policy Department, and Field Operations Department. Intern
orientation is held every Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., and RSVP's
must be sent to email address below.

If you are interested in being a part of this exciting team, submit your
resume to
HRCNorCalIntern at gmail.com
This internship is an excellent opportunity in a fast paced, growing, &
forward thinking environment.