NJ Presidential Caucus/ Send a message today, No Torture!

Written by: Robin Kinlin on Dec 13, 2007 10:17 AM EST

Linked to groups: DFA New Jersey

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OCDFA/PDA Dec. Meeting Wrap-Up!

Written by: Robin Kinlin on Dec 5, 2007 10:47 AM EST

Linked to groups: Ocean County DFA/PDA

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Holiday Green Ideas, LED lights & Upcoming events!

Written by: Robin Kinlin on Nov 27, 2007 1:38 PM EST

Linked to groups: Ocean County DFA/PDA

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OCDFA/PDA Meeting Tues. Dec. 4th 7-9pm! Toys, Awards, Poll & upcoming events!

Written by: Robin Kinlin on Nov 19, 2007 11:03 AM EST

Linked to groups: Ocean County DFA/PDA

If you are only coming to one DFA meeting this year, make it this one!
Mark your calendar!

Tues. Dec. 4th 7-9pm Joshua Huddy Brew Pub, 1250 Hooper Ave. Toms River, Across from the OC Mall. We are at the high tables in the bar area, look for the Drinking Liberally signs & listen for the Neo-con bashing, can't miss us.

Last year we collected over 50 Toys For Tots for needy kids, under the Bushies there are more and more needy every year, so please bring a new, unwrapped toy, it's for the kids!
 
It's also DFA 2007 year end wrap up! We'll be adding up our accomplishments this year, you don't realize how much difference you make until you see it the review (or up on a movie screen like in Freeheld)

Also giving out WTG (Way To Go!) Awards to members, is it going to be you this year? Come find out!

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VOTE in the OCDFA/PDA 2008 Online Presidential Pulse Poll!

Who are you supporting so far?
Get your vote in now! poll closes Dec. 3rd at midnight.

http://www.dfalink.com/poll.php?id=500

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Upcoming DFA events:

Every Monday Honk to Impeach!

Every Monday, 3:00 to 4:00 PM in front of Jim Saxtons office located at 100 High St., Mt. Holly, NJ 08060 

State Senator, John Adler, has announced he will be running against Saxton for the Congressional 3rd District seat in November 2008.

Please come help put a little pressure on Ole Saxton and let him know that currently the majority are showing they are in favor of Impeaching Bush. Email roses4joanne@snip.net for more info

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Fri. Dec. 7th: NJ Presidential Caucus

NJ for Democracy is joining with other progressive organizations in New Jersey to present a Presidential Caucus on Friday, Dec. 7, from 5-10pm in Roselle Park, NJ (located in the 7th Congressional District).

Sponsors include:
- NJ for Democracy (DFA)
- NJ's Democratic Future
- Blue Jersey
- Garden State Equality
- NJ Stonewall Democrats
- NJ Jewish Democratic Caucus
- Democratic State Committee Progressive Caucus
- Blue Wave

Event includes:
- 2-hour open-house-style (5-7pm) with info tables for each candidate
- 7pm program start, with 5-7 min. presentations by candidate reps (45 min. total)
- 8 pm-close: Iowa-style caucus, with groups retreating to corners to caucus

Featured Speakers TBA

Appetizers and Cash Bar make this the can't-miss event of the season!
 
Event Date: Friday, December 7, 2007
Event Time: 5:00 PM 
 
Venue Name: Costa's
City: Roselle Park
State: NJ
Zip Code: 07204
Phone Number: (908) 245-2611

RSVP: http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=25733
 
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Sat. Dec. 8th: DFA at the Holidays
Morristown, NJ
Come join DFA members from around the state for an end-of-the-year celebration and a look ahead to where we'll be going in 2008.

At 1pm - everyone is welcome at Morris County Democratic HQ - 11 Washington St., Morristown, for a planning meeting - bring your ideas for where DFA should be headed in 2008!

Then, the real fun starts at 3p at the Famished Frog in downtown Morristown - across the street from Morris County Democratic HQ. All are welcome!

RSVP: http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=25761

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Governor Urged to Take Action
 
Our friends at The Citizens' Campaign called on Governor Corzine to issue an executive order to close the loopholes in an otherwise strong State Pay-to-Play law.   These include banning large campaign contributions to Legislative Leadership PACs and Municipal Parties. 
 
What can you do? Contact Governor Corzine and urge him to close the loopholes immediately. Call the Governor at (609) 292-6000
And please forward this email to your friends. It's time the Governor hears from you.

Happy Thanksgiving All! :0)

Bye-Bye Saxton! Say Hello to a Blue Ocean County!

Written by: Robin Kinlin on Nov 9, 2007 3:01 PM EST

Linked to groups: Ocean County DFA/PDA

U.S. Rep. Jim Saxton will not seek another term in Congress, according to multiple sources.

An announcement is expected as early as this afternoon.

Saxton, 64, has served in Congress since 1984.

Saxton was expected to face Democrat John Adler, the Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, in a district that narrowly favors Republicans. Adler was tapped by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, who Saxton's seat as potentially vulnerable.

Republican State Committee Chairman Tom Wilson said that he had not yet heard directly from Saxton and did not have many details, but had gotten word that he would not seek another term.

“He is somebody who comes from that time and place in politics that were much more genteel, somebody who has friends on both sides of the isle, someone from whom partisanship meant less than getting something done,” said Wilson, who cited Saxton's record on military and coastal issues as his legacy. “His work on military issues is clearly going to be a big part of his legacy. But it’s probably more personal than anything. He’s an old fashioned politician,” said Wilson.

A leading contender to replace Saxton is Diane Allen, a Republican State Senator from Burlington County and a former Philadelphia TV network news anchor. She was re-elected to a fourth term this week with 56% of the vote. Allen sought the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in 2002 and finished second in the GOP primary.

“She has run for federal office before, she’s a good vote getter, and with Hillary Clinton at the top of the ticket there will be an added emphasis on getting a woman (to run),” said Wilson. “There are a lot of reasons for Diane to consider if it’s right for her at this time in her life.”

TONIGHT! FREEHELD MOVIE Toms River/ Tacos 4 Breann!

Written by: Robin Kinlin on Nov 7, 2007 2:37 PM EST

Linked to groups: Ocean County DFA/PDA

"Freeheld: the Laurel Hester story" movie showing, TONIGHT! Wednesday, November 7th at 7 pm, Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St., Toms River, NJ 08753. See www.christchurchtomsriver.org/directions  for directions to the church.

"Freeheld" follows the desperate battle of Lieutenant Laurel Hester, a dying police officer who fights to transfer her pension to her domestic partner, Stacie Andree, so Stacie can afford to keep their house. As her elected officials, The Freeholders, stand firmly against her, and the town explodes around her, Laurel races against time to provide for the love of her life -- before it is too late.

"Freeheld" is a Winner of Special Jury Prizes at both the 2007 Sundance Festival and the 2007 Seattle International Film Festival, and continues to garner awards and acclaim. You'll recognize many faces, as OCDFA members were there at every Freeholders meeting supporting Laurel and Stacie. More info: http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=23641

Also-

Go Have dinner 2night for a great cause, all day today and tonight, eat at Surf Taco on Hooper Ave in Silverton and 20% of your bill goes to breann's fight, a local 10 year old Bayville girl fighting cancer, print out a flyer you need to take with you or just donate on her website, thanks!!

http://www.breannsfight.com/

Talk about real heros!

FREE lunch Sat. in Lakehurst! Let's GOTV!

Written by: Robin Kinlin on Oct 30, 2007 10:26 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Ocean County DFA/PDA

Mayor Russ Corby running for the repug NJ Senate seat here in the 9th
district in Ocean needs some volunteers,
this Sat. Nov. 3rd at the Circle Landmark in Lakehurst from 12-1pm.
Easy gig, wear stickers, pass out lit, look excited and you get to
eat free at the luncheon, he needs bodies, I would go but have GOTV
here in Berkeley.
There must be some of you out there that haven't done ANYTHING for
this election, Russ would be great for us in Trenton and needs help!
Email Robin dawndollcentral@aol.com if u can go or just show up!

Also Sat. Nov. 3rd our DFA chairman Jim Dean in Red Bank to help The Zipprich!              3:00pm 125 Broad Street at their HQ in Red Bank. Try and go help!

Rudy Guiliani in Monmouth Thursday 3:30pm
The man who would be Prez is coming to Jennifer Beck's aid 3:30pm Thursday at The Excelsior. The Ellen Karcher campaign wants to bring in its own big guns, it's progressive activist support. This might end up looking like the successful anti-Bush rally in Edison. Signs should hang Guiliani around Beck's neck. The war, 911, 911, 911. Firefighters, outraged he said he spent as much time at Ground Zero as they did, may play a major role. Details to come.

*****Reminder NO MEETING on Nov. 6th, Election Day, GO VOTE!

Next meeting Dec. 4th 7pm Toys For Tots Meeting, please bring a new, unwrapped toy, we did a great job and collected over 50 toys last year, lets repeat!

Election night activities being planned but
No worky, No party 4 u.
Come on out and help get some dems elected!
It's Push week!
GOTV is going on in EVERY TOWN in the county
if you don't know who to contact in your town, just email
Thanks!

Time to do stuff!!! Upcoming events! Get involved!

Written by: Robin Kinlin on Oct 26, 2007 3:47 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Ocean County DFA/PDA

 Tommorrow! Oct. 27th  Philly Anti -War March, marches going on in 11 cities:

In Camden, NJ, participants in a morning rally will march across the
Ben Franklin Bridge to Philadelphia, and on to Independence Mall.
The Camden event starts at 11:00am at the Walt Whitman Cultural
Center at Rutgers/Camden. You take Admiral Wilson Blvd to the last
exit in Camden before the bridge. The Whitman Center is 2nd & Cooper.On street parking should be available.2-5 PM – Big peace rally in Philly – Independence Mall. email Carol if your going carolgay747@aol.com

All the info at http://www.oct27.org

Also Tommorrow:

Mayor Dan Kelly andChairman Wyatt Earpinvite you to join  Brick Democrats in welcoming the governor to Ocean County and rallying for Democratic Victory.  Meet candidates for the Senate, Assembly and local offices throughout the county, and join Brick as we prepare for the upcoming elections!

Saturday October 27th

1-3 pm

Crystal Point

Route 70, Brick

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Sat. Nov. 3rd

Chairman Jim Dean of Democracy for America is coming from VT to Red Bank to help DFA nationally endorsed candidate Ed Zipprich and his running mates campaign.Rally to start with the Bus for Change at 10:30 a.m. in the train station parking lot at the Red Bank Train Station. Cruise around town with Andy on the bus...hand out literature...help the candidates meet and greetcitizens all around Red Bank. Greet Chairman Jim Dean (yes, he is DNC-Chairman-former-Governor Howard Dean's brother) at 3 o'clock at Democratic Campaign HeadquartersHelp elect Democrats: Ed Zipprich, Kathy Horgan, Jack Hill, Amod Chaudhary, Judge John D'Amico, Steve Schueler, Amy Mallet and re-elect Sharon Lee , Mike Panter and Ellen Karcher.Sign up at http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=23879

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Sunday, Nov. 4th Ocean County Democratic Election Rally BreakfastQuality Inn, Rt. 37 Toms RiverFor For Tickets call Pete 732-286-1882

Help needed in OC Dem headquarters in Bayville, Rt. 9 and Station Rd. Call Robin 732-237-9217 if you can help out.

Election night Nov. 6th, NO OCDFA/PDA MEETING!!! Go Vote! Election night party info TBA shortly.

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Berkeley Democratic Club Toys For Tots Holiday Party/Dinner

Sat. Dec. 15th 6-8pm Recreation Center, Rt. 9, Bayville

Tickets $15pp, $25 couple call Robin 732-237-9217

Limited Seating! Get your tickets now! Don't miss out! Our last dinner was a HUGE success!

Includes Venetian Salad, Roast Beef, Shrimp Scampi, Potato Bake, Penne Pasta, Soda, Coffee, Desserts, Music and Fun!

Bring a Toy and BYOB

This Sat. Anti-War Marches Philly/NYC www.oct27.org

Written by: Robin Kinlin on Oct 24, 2007 10:29 AM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA New Jersey

 We know everyone is hard at work and doing a GREAT job on the November elections, but If you can take a few hours off (or rather if your candidate doesn't attach themselves to your leg and beg you not to go) try and make one of these!

More info: www.oct27.org

Philly:

 In Camden, NJ, participants in a morning rally will march across the Ben Franklin Bridge to Philadelphia, and on to Independence Mall.  The Camden event starts at 11:00am at the Walt Whitman Cultural Center at Rutgers/Camden.  You take Admiral Wilson Blvd to the last exit in Camden before the bridge. Carol thinks it's at 2nd and Cooper (near the bridge)email her if your going carolgay747@aol.com

NYC:

FEEDER MARCH from Bergen County:
 
Join with the Bergen Coalition for Peace and Justice, Bergen County Military Families Speak Out, Highlands Peace Action and others in walking across the George Washington Bridge!!
 
10:15 am - Meet at the walkway at Hudson Terrace. Join the feeder march across the George Washington Bridge.
Meet up with people from Northern Manhattan for a brief rally.

Walk 11 blocks to the subway at 168th and Broadway.

12:00 noon - Join the United for Peace and Justice Coalition rally on Broadway, just north of Union Square. People who are not up for all the walking will take cars or other transportation to Union Square.

1:00 pm - March to Foley Square where there will be tables with information about organizing future efforts to end the occupation.

 GOOD NEWS ABOUT PARKING NEAR THE BRIDGE:

We have permission to park in the two huge parking lots at 2139 Hudson Terrace which are a few hundred feet from the George Washington Bridge Walkway! The parking lots are right behind the Forte Restaurant at Hudson Terrace and Merkle Avenue. The lot that is higher on the hill says that you need permission to park there. We HAVE permission to use both lots. The owner who gave us permission said he is opposed to the war and wants Bush and Cheney out of office!! He just wants to make sure we don't leave litter in his lots.

You can get to the parking lot if you go up Merkle, which is one way up the hill.

After you park, just walk to Hudson Terrace, walk to the right under the Bridge, and you'll see the walkway.

DIRECTIONS FOR PEOPLE GOING TO THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE WALKWAY BY BUS:

If you're taking a bus on Route 4, get off at the last stop before the bridge, George Washington Bridge Plaza.

Walk up the steps to Lemoine Avenue.

Walk 2 blocks on Bruce Reynolds Blvd. You'll be going downhill.

When you get to the bottom of the hill, look to the left and you will see the entrance of the Bridge walkway.

The walkway is on the South side of the Bridge, the side heading East toward New York. Wear good walking shoes or sneakers. Bring water. We will be greeted by people from Northern Manhattan when we get to New York City.

All the info at http://www.oct27.org

OCDFA/PDA October meeting Wrap-Up!

Written by: Robin Kinlin on Oct 4, 2007 9:35 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Ocean County DFA/PDA

Sorry if you missed our meeting at the Joshua Huddy Pub on tues, we had some great political discussions!
here's the agenda with links for ya

Special Thanks to Stacy Ubrecht, OC Chair of Obama 08 for stopping by and chatting! Want to help her? email her at stacy@njforobama.com

 NO MEETING NEXT MONTH, ELECTION DAY, GO HELP A CANDIDATE GOTV & DON"T FORGET TO VOTE!

Current Campaigns: Russ Corby for Senate, come work in Berkeley Dem. Headquarters, 661 Rt. 9 at Station Rd. (formerly Mace Furnature) Bayville! help GOTV! Ed Zipprich,  Red Bank Council, go help out or send money! c below.

~Great Wrap up of events, NJ state Dem Conference, Atlantic City/ D.C. Anti-war marches, Jena 6/ Ed Zipprich fundraiser, send Ed $$! Make a donation to Red bank Dems 2007, P.O.Box 8254, Red Bank, NJ 07701

~DFA radio! Every Tues. 9pm http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dfa listen live or whenever you want, Call in & chat with nationwide DFA! 1-646-716-8150

~NO MEETING Nov. 6th, Election Day! Vote! Come hang out with us at Berkeley Democratic HQ, Rt.9 at Station Rd. Bayville

~PDA update: Visit their website http://www.pdamerica.com

~Volunteer your talents for OCDFA/PDA! We need you!
Press Media contacting/fundraisers/ monthly meeting: phone calls/flyers

~Sign into NJ For Democracy , DFA statewide, http://www.njfordemocracy.org
New forums to talk to other NJ DFA people!

Upcoming events:
Friday. Oct. 5th Breakfast with DFA founder and DNC Chair Howard Dean, Gov. Jon Corzine, Joe Cryan  email khedden@njdems.com Tix $35

Mon. Oct. 8th Sen. Menendez, Joe Cryan, Sen. John Alder and more, Berkeley Dems fundraiser (is $200 a ticket, but $50 for you guys!) 7pm
 14 Longport Ave. Bayville, Bring Check payable to: NJSDC
                 
Sat. Oct. 20th Fundraiser for OC Freeholder Candidates, VFW, Vets Blvd, Bayville, email karleenspano@verizon.net  Tix $50

Wed. Nov. 7th: “Freeheld” Movie Screening, Christ Esp.Church,
415 Washington St. Toms River 7pm
 
Sat. Dec. 8th, DFA At the Holidays, More info TBA, mark your calendar!

 Sign in at Drinking Liberally! http://www.drinkingliberally.org