From claire_viall at berkeley.edu Thu Jul 3 15:00:01 2008 From: claire_viall at berkeley.edu (Claire Viall) Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 08:00:01 -0700 Subject: [Cal Dems] July 3: Summer Digest Message-ID: Hello all you wonderful Cal Dems on summer vacation! I hope your summer is going well and that you ladies and gentlemen will be ready to rev things back up in the fall. :D Have fun this Fourth of July! Fourth of July fun history fact: The Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4, 1776, but Independence Day did not become a legal holiday until 1941. ************************** CAL DEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS: - If any of you are around Berkeley the first weekend of August and are interested in going on a white water rafting trip, email either me or Molly (molly at caldems.com). The trip is not finalized until we know how many people are interested, but will probably cost around $70 dollars per person for the day. *************************** PROGRESSIVE QUOTE OF THE WEEK: An old school throw back to those wonderful founding fathers - "The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government, and to protect its free expression is the only legitimate foundation of any government, and to protect its free expression should be our first object." - Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President **************************** PROGRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES: Joan Buchanan for Assembly The Danville July 4th Parade is a BIG event for the district and a great opportunity to show how much support Joan has out here for her race. We are hoping to have about 100 people there to walk with Joan and will have t-shirts for you to wear and signs to carry. Additionally, there will be a free thank-you barbeque catered by Back Forty at Osage park immediately following the parade at which we hope to have your company. -Andrea Olson Joan Buchanan for Assembly Work: (925) 806-0560 Cell:(209) 648-2578 *When*: We will be meeting for the parade at 8:30 AM on Friday, July 4th. The parade begins at 9am and will end between 11am and noon. The picnic will begin immediately after we complete our parade route. *Where*: Meet in *Trader Joe's parking lot at 85 Railroad Avenue in Danville *. Our assigned parade staging area is *"D"*, which is located near Trader Joe's at the corner of *Love Lane* and *Railroad Avenue*. After the parade, we will be meeting at *Osage Park at 816 Brookside Drive, Danville*. *Additional Details: * -There will be a shuttle available at the end of the parade to take walkers back to their staging areas -Keep in mind that Hartz Avenue, the Sycamore Valley Road exit west, and Diablo Road at Hartz Avenue will be closed at 6:30am due to the parade. The best route to reach the staging area is El Cerro Boulevard. ***************************** Jerry McNerney For Congress This is a top tier targeted race by the Republicans and only another strong grassroots effort will get Jerry re-elected. Our Tri- Valley office is open 6 days a week, Monday through Thursday from 10am- 900pm, Saturday from 10am- 500pm, and Sunday from 12pm-800pm. So we have enough materials for everyone who would like to be involved, RSVP by calling the campaign office at 925-828-3245 or going to our website, www.jerrymcnerney.org, where all volunteer opportunities are posted. Some upcoming activities in the Tri-Valley area: June 28th Open House at 3:00pm: Come meet the Congressman at our Tri- Valley office during our Open House! Meet other Jerry McNerney supporters and learn about various ways to get involved with the campaign. July 12th "Day of Action" starting at 10:00am: Throughout the 11th Congressional District we will be talking to voters about what Jerry McNerney has done for his constituents in Washington and what he will continue to do when re-elected. Doug Greven McNerney for Congress Field Director 925-828-3245 (office) 530-320-7022 (cell) **************************** Bay Area Regional Coordinator for Barack Obama Hi Everyone, We are still looking for a Bay Area Regional Coordinator! This is an exciting opportunity to become involved with the statewide Barack Obama campaign. This position would start immediately and lasts through Election Day. Although this is a volunteer position, if selected, you will be intensely involved in the creation and execution of the California field operations for Students for Barack Obama. Here's a little description: Regional Coordinators: It is the responsibility of the Regional Coordinator to effectively communicate the state field plan to the existing chapters and update the State and Field Coordinators with the field activities of the chapters in their region. He/she assists each chapter in the region with executing these activities by providing guidance, motivation, and direction to each student organizer. This position is a part time commitment. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IS THIS SUNDAY AT 5 PM PT. Please E-MAIL your resume and cover letter to: cnguyen at studentsforbarackobama.com ******************************* UNPAID DC INTERNSHIP Senate Republican Conference seeks undergraduate students or recent graduates for September-December 2008 to assist professional staff. Responsibilities include conducting research, assisting with press events, and strategically thinking with staff members regarding different governmental issues. Candidates should possess strong writing and research skills. Prior political experience is preferred; Spanish fluency a plus. Full-time and part-time internships are available. You can learn more about the SRC by going to src.senate.gov or republican.senate.gov. Visit alexander.senate.gov to learn more about Senator Alexander who chairs the conference. Please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample no more than 3 pages to resumes at src.senate.gov. Deadline for applications is July 11, 2008. ***************************** The Institute for Human Studies Internship The Institute for Humane Studies has two paid Fall internship programs for students interested in pairing their background in government and political science with the world of communication. Previous experience in either field is not required. Applicants should have a passion for the principles and ideas of liberty. The deadline to apply is July 1. IHS Broadcast Journalism Internships This program offers hands-on radio or broadcast journalism internships with an experienced producer at a major media network or news production house. We've placed interns at CNN in Atlanta, ABC's 20/20 in Manhattan, Fox News in Los Angeles, and MSNBC among others. All placements include a stipend and housing allowance. Outstanding writers and communicators from any discipline who have an interest in journalism are encouraged to apply. Students in the humanities and sciences are often highly sought after for their knowledge of other subjects. Find out more at www.TheIHS.org/broadcast IHS Production Internships A great opportunity to spend the Fall shadowing an experienced producer at a busy production company, shooting film, working on video game animation, or building up your screenwriting skills. In the past, interns have been placed at such production companies as Warner Bros., Focus Features, and Hero Pictures. All placements include a stipend and housing allowance. Experience with editing and/or filming is preferred, but not required. Find out more at www.TheIHS.org/production ****************************** Vote for Change visibility events, Students for Change, Benefit Concerts Vote for Change visibility event(s): Progressive-Alliance.org is looking for volunteers, for the following Vote for Change visibility event(s). Volunteers are asked to cover 1 hour shifts; but of course, 2 hours would be great. The objectives are visibility, voter and volunteer outreach, and voter registration. Students for Change: Progressive-Alliance.org is looking for San Francisco State University students and UC Berkeley students, to whom a Vote for Change display, buttons, lapel stickers, and window signs will be provided; with the understanding that all donations received, will be used for a Free Campus Concert for Change at their campus and future visibility efforts in Nevada or New Mexico. Ideally students should be able to provide 1 hour of visibility, between 11am & 1pm, on their quad, once a week. Benefit Concerts for Change: Progressive-Alliance.org is also looking for volunteers, students, and student groups; to help organize Benefit Concerts for Change; which will benefit participating student groups in Nevada and New Mexico. Please see the following link for the Vote for Change display, with Obama 08? signs, and supporting material: http://www.progressive-alliance.org/a_focus/tabling_for_change.htm Individuals, who are interested in volunteering, should email me the time slot they would like to volunteer for, and their phone #, so I can call them and coordinate schedules. paul @progressive-alliance.org Vote for Change visibility Farmers Market, at the Ferry Building (weather permitting) Dates: Saturdays: June 28th, July 12th and 19th, 10 am to 2 pm Vote for Change visibility The Fillmore Jazz Festival (weather permitting): Date: Sat/Sun, July 5 & 6 th, 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm Vote for Change visibility The North Beach Jazz Festival (weather permitting): Date: Sat/Sun, July 26th, 27th, 12-2 pm. 2-4pm Progressive-Alliance.org is currently focusing on Vote for Change; to assist in visibility; voter outreach, education, and registration; and to support Barack Obama. ************************** ASUC Applications It's a new year for the ASUC and the executive offices would like to encourage you all to apply to work in the ASUC executive offices for the 2008-2009 year. Please apply today! ASUC Execs 2008-2009 Roxanne Winston - president at asuc.org Krystle Pasco - evp at asuc.org Dionne Jirachaikitti - eavp at asuc.org Carlo De La Cruz - aavp at asuc.org Applications due June 20th 2008, please email your application to the office you are applying to. Dionne Jirachaikitti Fourth Year Undergraduate | University of California, Berkeley Public Health Major | Asian American Studies Minor | Public Policy Minor djirachaikitti at gmail.com | 510.673.4443 External Affairs Vice President Associated Students of the University of California 2220 Eshleman Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720 www.asuc.org | eavp at asuc.org Southeast Asian Student Coalition UC Berkeley 2007-2008 | sasc.berkeley.edu National Asian Pacific American Student Caucus (NAPASC) - Chair United States Students Association (USSA) 2007-2008 | usstudents.org David K. Kirui BA | Political Science '09 University of California, Berkeley dkirui at berkeley.edu | 909.261.0615 Internal Director | Office of the External Affairs Vice President Associated Students of the University of California | www.asuc.org Operations Coordinator | Los Angeles Teach For America | www.teachforamerica.org