Meeting Updates - August and September

Hi everyone! Apologies for the absence of posts - it's been a busy summer!

A few updates/announcements: There will be NO August regular meeting.

Our next meeting:

Downriver Young Democrats September Meeting

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Zodiac Racquetball Club

14795 Dix-Toledo, Southgate MI

12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

On the agenda:

• OFA's plans for 2012, and how we can fold in young voters
• A chat with Ilona Varga, Wayne County Commissioner (D-Detroit, Lincoln Park)
• Fundraising planning for next year (DNC in Charlotte, anyone?)

Hope to see you there!

January 2011 Meeting and MLK Service Day

NOTE THE TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE!

January Meeting and MLK Service Day Project

Saturday, January 22nd

Meeting: 12:00 p.m. - 12:45ish

Mancino's Pizza & Grinders of Taylor

22765 Northline RoadTaylor, MI

Service Project: Gleaners Food Bank Warehouse in Taylor

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Quick Meeting and Lunch at Mancino's Pizza in Taylor. Then, we will go over to Gleaner's Food Bank Taylor Location (Also on Northline, between Telegraph and Beech Daly). We will be volunteering there for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. They ask that we bring a small food donation, so please bring a canned good to give.

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes! See you at Mancino's!

October General Meeting

Join the Downriver Young Democrats for our last meeting before the 2010 General Election!

DYD October General Meeting

Saturday, October 2nd

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Zodiac Racquetball Club

14975 Dix-Toledo Road, Southgate

On the agenda:
- Campaign Events and Volunteer Opportunities
- What you can do to help!

After the meeting, a few of us will be going door-to-door for Kathleen Law for State Senate. Free pizza as always. See you Saturday!


And, don't forget!

2010 Campaign Kick-Off Training

When: Wednesday, September 29, 7:00 p.m.

Where: Office of Andrew Kandrevas

13400 Dix-Toledo Rd., Southgate

Dust off your walking shoes and clipboards - it's time to kick it into high gear for the 2010 campaign season! We will be brushing up on our campaign skills with a training the evening of Sept. 29. Don't be shy, all are welcome! We will have snacks and such for volunteers as well.

If you have any questions, or to rsvp, go online to our Facebook group, or email Melissa at melissabrown116@yahoo.com.

August General Meeting!

Join the Downriver Young Democrats for our August General Meeting

Saturday, August 7th

12:30 p.m.

Zodiac Racquetball Club

Dix-Toledo Road in Southgate (across from the Southgate City Hall)

Join the DYD as we have some awesome pizza and discuss opportunities to get involved with upcoming campaigns. Future events, such as a movie night, will also be discussed.

Candidates are welcome to join us and talk about their campaigns as well!