Thursday, Oct. 20th 7:00 – 9:00 pm
1419 N. Forest St, Bellingham
(between Champion & Magnolia) All Democrats Welcome

Meeting Agenda
6:00 – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 – 9:00 pm Program

    Join us for a simple dinner, delectable desserts and an informative update on local campaigns and ballot measures. Dinner is $10
     As Democrats, we are dedicated to improving our community both through the choices we make at the ballot box and at home.
     This election is all about turnout! We can not stress enough how important it is for Democrats to push as much as they can from this day forward. We are actively recruiting phone and literature drop volunteers.

Young Dems Hold Fundraiser for AIDS Foundation Pints with Purpose: A night to fight AIDS. The Whatcom County Young Democrats will be hosting a fundraiser on June 18th to benefit the Evergreen AIDS Foundation. This will be an opportunity to contribute to Pride month, listen to some great music, chat with other democrats, and drink some great pints with a purpose. To be held Saturday June 18 at 6:00pm. Chuckanut Brewery Patio

Monthly Membership Meeting

Thursday, May 19, 7-9 pm

Norway Hall, 1419 N. Forest St, Bellingham, (between Champion & Magnolia)

Open to the public. Membership meeting follows the program

What is on your mind?  The Whatcom Democrats will be holding a soapbox discussion focused on what is going on in the City of Bellingham and how this affects the rest of our county. Candidates for city positions will be on hand to give us their views and thoughts.

During the membership meeting that follows the program, we will consider endorsing Initiative 1149, which would remove state civil and criminal penalties for the cultivation, possession, transportation, sale, or use of marijuana.  MORE INFO

The 40th Democratic LD is proud to announce a Town Hall event to be held on June 4 featuring Joshua Holland, author of ”The Fifteen Biggest Lies About the Economy.”  The Fifteen Biggest Lies discusses with depth and nuance the information that you’ll need to see through the nonsensical rhetoric you’re going to hear about the nation’s economy for some time to come.

Mark you calendars.  More details to follow soon at www.wa40dems.org

Regular meetings of the Democratic Women's Club are held at noon on the second Monday of the month.

Meetings are at Round Table Pizza in the Sunset Square Shopping Center, unless otherwise noted below. Lunch is available for a reasonable cost and includes all you can eat salad bar for $4.99 or salad and a personal pizza for $7.49.  Please call Catherine at 647-3888 for up to date information on the program.

Come on down to our next membership meeting, 7pm April 21st, at Norway Hall (1419 North Forest Street, Bellingham, WA) for Whatcom County Soapbox. First, hear from our local elected officials about pressing issues in our community and then, hop right up on the soapbox and let everyone know how you feel. We will be doing our own verbal letters to the editor, where you can speak up about local issues that concern you. As always, the Whatcom Democrats are the People's Party, and this program is all about giving the People a voice.

Hungry for more? Join us beforehand for Dining with Democrats at 6pm. Mingle over a delicious homecooked meal with fellow Dems. $7 in advance or $10 at the door. You can purchase your tickets online by clicking the link in the blue box right to the left. See, just move the mouse over there and click it! Tada! One meal ordered!

Monthly Membership Meeting

Thursday, March 17, 7-9 pm

Norway Hall, 1419 N. Forest St, Bellingham, (between Champion & Magnolia)

Open to the public. Membership meeting follows the program

With the census data in and voter trends analyzed, come see a presentation on what is happening to our voters, our economy and our county at large at the next membership meeting.

We will also be considering a pair of resolutions concerning the events of Sept. 11th.  Discussion and voting on all business is open to members of the Whatcom Democrats. JOIN

Monthly Membership Meeting

Thursday, January 20, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
1419 N. Forest St, Bellingham, (between Champion & Magnolia)
All Democrats Welcome

Whatcom County Auditor Shirley Forslof will explain the ins and outs of re-drawing of district lines based on the decennial census. The County is charged with re-drawing precinct and local district boundaries to balance voter numbers. A state commission will re-balance legislative districts and carve out a 10th Congressional District for Washington State.

Members will also consider for adoption 2011 State Legislative Priorities and the Whatcom Democrats' 2011 budget, including whether to hire a part-time staffperson.

Discussion and voting on all business is open to members of the Whatcom Democrats.

Bi-Annual Reorganization & Membership Meeting

Thursday, December 16, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
1419 N. Forest St, Bellingham, (between Champion & Magnolia)
All Democrats Welcome

AGENDA:
•    Election of Officers 2011-2012
•    Review of 2010 Preview of 2011 Election
•    Review of 2011 Legislative Priorities
•    Review of organizational goals
•    Recruitment of Committee Chairs and committee members
•    2010 Financial Report and presentation of 2011 Draft Budget

Election of officers will be held by the PCOs elected in the August 2010 Primary election. Nominations are taken in advance and also from the floor.

Discussion and voting on all other business is open to all members of the Whatcom Democrats.

The meeting is Thursday, April 15, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Norway Hall, 1419 N. Forest St, Bellingham (between Champion & Magnolia) MAP