[Cal Dems] November 11 Digest: Obama in San Fran on Wednesday

[Molly Green]

CAL DEMS EMAIL DIGEST: November 11, 2007

Hi there Cal Dems!  I hope the school year has been treating you all well
and that you enjoy your day off tomorrow!  And since you’ll have such an
easy short week you should all come to our Thursday meeting, stop by the
PVC meeting on Wednesday, and take a look at our website…they won’t
disappoint.

Happy Birthday this week to Elsie Bisnett, Maurice Grayson, Sang-Hoon Lee,
Alicia Wong, and Harmony Barker from the Cal Dems!  Have a great one!

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CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

-General Meeting, Thursday, 7pm, 56 Barrows
Join us Thursday in 56 Barrows for another riveting Cal Dems meeting and
hear great stories from the Tahoe trip, among other things.

-PVC, Wednesday, 7pm, 115 Barrows
Our own Morgan Wallace will be back in action on Wednesday evening to
discuss the policies, values, and communication of Cal Dems.  Come out and
join if you’re interested and want to get more involved in the club.

-Voter Registration
Come help register people in the coops and Greek system to vote Nov.19 and
26th at 5:30 pm.  Contact Molly B at molly at caldems.com  for more
information.

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PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“What do our opponents mean when they apply to us the label ‘Liberal?’
…[I]f by a ‘Liberal’ they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind,
someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares
about the welfare of the people -- their health, their housing, their
schools, their jobs, their civil rights, and their civil liberties --
someone who believes we can break through the stalemate and suspicions
that grip us in our policies abroad, if that is what they mean by a
‘Liberal,’ then I'm proud to say I'm a ‘Liberal.’” –John F. Kennedy,
September 14, 1960

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PROGRESSIVE EVENTS:
-OBAMA coming to San Francisco Nov. 14 at 6:30 PM, $15 Student Tickets

We're counting down the days until the crucial early primaries and caucuses
in Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.  Victory in these
states is essential to securing the Democratic nomination and will mark
the beginning of real change in our country.

Supporters, community members, and friends are coming together at Bill
Graham Civic Auditorium to support Barack and start the countdown.

Here are the details:

*San Francisco Countdown to Change*
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
99 Grove Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

General admission: $30
*Students: $15*

Purchase your tickets online and help Barack Obama start the Countdown to
Change:

*https://donate.barackobama.com/sanfran<http://my.barackobama.com/page/m/fae30811a6e1e48f/SbDfl1/>
*

Now is the time for our national movement to make the maximum impact in the
early states. Come out to hear Barack, show your support, and start the
countdown.

P.S. -- If you can't make it to this event but would like to support Barack,
please make a donation here:

*https://donate.barackobama.com<http://my.barackobama.com/page/m/fae30811a6e1e48f/aGW8UW/>
*

-Lecture on Climate Change and Energy Policy, November 15, 2007, 4pm,
Booth Auditorium in Boalt Hall

What should the next president do about climate change and energy policy?
What aspects of these issues will confront the next president and what
solutions should the country pursue? A panel of experts discusses the
problems and the solutions.

Climate Change and Energy Policy in the 21st Century
Co-sponsored with the UC Energy Institute
4 p.m., Booth Auditorium, Boalt Hall School of Law
Max Auffhammer, Assistant Professor, Agricultural and Resource Economics,
UC-Berkeley
Alex Farrell, Associate Professor, Energy and Resources Group, UC-Berkeley
Billy Pizer, Senior Fellow, Resources for the Future
Moderator: Jim Bushnell, Director, UC Energy Institute

Part of "Choosing the President: Campaigning and Governing in War and
Peace," aseries of events examining the most complicated and momentous
decision made byAmerican voters.

For more information about this event or the series, please visit the
series website
at http://www.igs.berkeley.edu/events/president2008/index.html




-Berkeley Build Day, Nov 17, 9am-4pm, Oakland
Be a part of Berkeley Build Day and make a difference
in our community! Berkeley Build Day is Cal Habitat
for Humanity’s annual fundraising event that began in
2005. The goal of Berkeley Build Day is to unite the
Cal community to work together and raise money for a
Cal sponsored home. This year, the event will be held
on November 17, 2007 from about 9am to 4pm at the
Oakland worksite. 100 volunteers on teams of 5-10
will each raise $75 to go towards the “house that Cal
built”. In return, volunteers will receive a free t-shirt,
breakfast, lunch, and chance at raffle prizes.
For more information, to donate, or to register a
team visit the Berkeley Build Day website at
http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~habitat/bbd.html
or email Caitlyn and Hui at
berkeleybuildday at gmail.com.



-Conference on responsible investing for UC Regents, UCLA, Nov. 17 and 18

What: A gathering for members of the 10 UC schools to learn about
responsible investing and plan a campaign
for both individual campuses and the UC Regents to implement
responsible investing policies.
This conference is co-presented with Amnesty International UCLA.
 When: Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, 2007
 Where: UCLA, Los Angeles , CA .
Get your school to sponsor you!!!
Because our travel scholarships are limited, to receive one from REC
you must have already approached your school to see about getting
support. This is much easier than it sounds: attached to this email
are a sample letter and tips--get this in asap if you want to come!
Contact us with any questions at 650.344.0895  or
margaret at endowmentethics.org, and we'll see you this fall!

We will also raffle off hot prizes for early registrants…so why wait?
Go to www.endowmentethics.org/UC/register.html to register!


For more information or to register, please go to
www.endowmentethics.org.  Online registration is now open for REC's fall
conferences at
www.endowmentethics.org!


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PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:

-Barak Obama Student Organizer Internship Program

The California headquarters of Obama for America is launching its
'Student Organizer Internship Program'. The Campaign is currently
seeking 5 interns. Each Student Organizer will be
working on their campus to help implement traditional organizing
models, assist in the execution of visibility and awareness events,
and help with the management of student voter data.

 This is an unpaid position that offers Student Organizers invaluable
hands-on political experience. The Organizers will play an integral
role in an innovative youth-vote building strategy, and build valuable
relationships with Obama for America staff and within the student
network of political activists and organizers. Each Organizer will
play a crucial role in implementing the California Obama for America
youth-voter strategy, and will be responsible for effectively creating
and utilizing a student supporter network.

 The internship is a 10 hour per week commitment--though the intern
will have control over their own schedule (e.g., the work can be done
in the evenings, weekends, between class, etc.) If interested, please
send a cover letter and resume to mgoedman at barackobama.com. You will
receive an email acknowledging receipt. An interview will be scheduled
for the following week.


-Hillary Clinton Campaign

Internships at the San Francisco office are available in the
Communications Department, Policy Department, and Field Operations
Department. Hone your leadership skills working with volunteers, learn how
to plan campaign rallies, and work hand-in-hand with experienced and
dedicated campaign officials! This internship is an excellent opportunity
in a fast paced, growing, and forward thinking environment.
Interested? Send your resume to HRCNorCalIntern at gmail.com.

Volunteer positions are also available. Our volunteers are charged with
getting the word out about Hillary by reaching out to their social
networks through e-mails, calls, and house parties.
To sign up, e-mail NorCalHRC at hillaryclinton.com.


- UC in Sacramento Internship Program -¬ Exciting Opportunities in State
 Government!

Open to all majors, the University of California Center in Sacramento
program gives students from all UC campuses the opportunity to participate
in internships tailored to their goals while living and studying only
blocks from the Capitol building.

Apply now for the Spring 2008 session! A 3.0 minimum GPA and Junior
standing are required before entering the program, though Freshmen and
Sophomores are encouraged to attend and plan for the future. This program
is also open to graduate students and graduating seniors.  Applications
and additional information available online.

 Visit http://career.berkeley.edu/Internships/UCCS.stm to learn more!



-Internship for the Office of Sen. Diane Feinstein

Students interested in public service and the federal government are
encouraged to apply for an internship with the Office of U.S. Senator
Dianne Feinstein in San Francisco.

Working with the Senator's office gives students a chance to see how a
Senate office functions and provides a local perspective on assisting
constituents with varying issues involving the federal government.

Intern duties may include:
Handling constituent phone calls and requests, assisting with
correspondence, drafting constituent letters, conducting research,
attending community meetings, helping staff with advance work for events,
opening and sorting mail

To apply please visit the Senator's website and complete the intern
application: www.feinstein.senate.gov or click here Application Form
http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Files.View&File
Submit completed applications directly to the San Francisco office via
e-mail to: morgan_galli at feinstein.senate.gov

Start dates and work schedules are very flexible.
This is an unpaid internship