[Cal Dems] Jan. 28 Digest: Projects Committee, PVC Committee, Smart Ass

[Molly Brennan]

CAL BERKELEY DEMOCRATS
Email Digest, January 28, 2007

Birthdays for 1/28 - 2/3: Happy Birthday from Cal Dems to Melissa Corner,
Daniel Hedblom, Allie Hughes, Jessi Orourke-Suchoff, Jason Overman, and
Danielle Woods.

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CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

>> First Projects Committee Meeting
Tuesday January 30th, 6pm, Cafe Milano on Bancroft

Come bring your creative ideas and planning skills to the first-ever
Projects Committee meeting. This gathering, held only once a month, will
plan future themed activities. This February's focus is healthcare.
Email Sarah Gold at sarah at caldems.com if you have any questions.

>> First Policy, Values, and Communication (PVC) Committee Meeting
Wednesday January 31st, 7pm, Cafe Milano on Bancroft

PVC is back again! This week we'll talk about how we can be the "voice
of Cal Dems" this semester. Email Nathan (nathan at caldems.com) with
questions.

>> Thursday General Meeting
Thursday February 1st, 7pm, 174 Barrows

Come check out the shag rug, prop the feet up in front of the fire, and
chat with the fam as we unofficially housewarm our brand new and
now-permanent residence, 174 Barrows.

>> First Smart Ass Meeting
Thursday February 1st, 8pm, 174 Barrows

Stick around after this week's general meeting if you are interested in
writing, editing, or graphic-designing for our progressive publication,
Smart Ass. If you can't make it and are still interested in contributing
email Kali at kali at caldems.com.

>> The Party Party!!
Friday February 2nd, 10pm, 2421 Prospect (just 2 blocks up from Piedmont!)

Help raise money for children whose parents are affected by cancer and
send Cal Dems to the convention in San Diego this spring! Dress up in the
garbs of any political party from history. Examples include: The Whig
Party, The Vegetarian Party, Russian Bolshevik Party, The Pants Party. The
cost to get in is $3 with costume, $5 without. For more information visit
our Facebook group
http://berkeley.facebook.com/event.php?eid=2231552372

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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a
revolutionary act."

-George Orwell

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PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:

>> PolitiCorps Fellowship

PolitiCorps Fellowship is looking for juniors and seniors who would like a
10-week experience in a political immersion and leadership training
program geared towards preparing college students for a life of public
service. For more information or an application visit their website:
http://www.politicorps.org