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Fair Use Policy email Webmaster DPVA's Platform ACDC Bylaws US Postal Rules Candidate Requirements Focus2007 - How it Works Tour 5th Congressional District Gov Kaine's Cabinet	Chairman's Message News Calendar Officer Descriptions General Assembly MESSAGE FROM FRED HUDSON, Chair, Albemarle County Democratic Committee Democratic Primary results from Tuesday, June 9 Congratulations are certainly in order to the successful candidates who received the Democratic nomination on June 9. It was a great night to be a Democrat, and we have three fine State -wide candidates for the fall campaign. Creigh Deeds (Governor) and Jody Wagner ( Lt. Gov.) had hard fought campaigns and they both won by decisive margins. Steve Shannon (Attorney General) was not opposed so he completes the ticket without a primary campaign. We have also our local team led by David Toscano, re-election candidate for the 57th legislative district, Cynthia Neff, candidate in the 58th legislative district, David Slutzky, the Rio District re-election candidate for the Board of Supervisors, and Madison Cummings, the Samuel Miller candidate for the Board of Supervisors. Democrats all, and deserving of our appreciation for their leadership, and our commitment and support! Some of you voted for other candidates than Creigh and Jody. But ours must be a unified party, and it is now time to congratulate the winners and unite for the upcoming campaign. In fact, as I write this, Governor Tim Kaine is being joined by Creigh, Brian Moran and Terry McAuliffe to deliver a Unity message showing support for Creigh and the rest of the ticket. Now is the time for us to move on from the Primary campaign, and do all we can to bring victory to the Democratic candidates in November. I hope that I can count on you to join me with your volunteer time or making a contribution, as you see fit. I hope you will be actively involved with your county party to make sure that Albemarle makes the same showing that we have in the last several years. Thank you for all that you have done for the above candidates so far, and I look forward to working with you in the fall campaign so that we can keep the Governor in Democratic hands, take back the House of Delegates, and provide the leadership in this county that will create the kind of place in which we enjoy living. Albemarle County House of Delegates Races We have three House of Delegate races in Albemarle County that deserve much attention. In the 25th House District that is made up of voters from the western part of the County, Dr. Greg Morrow is running against Steve Landes, the incumbent. In the 58th House District, Cynthia Neff is gearing up to mount a fierce campaign against the incumbent in that District. The third candidate is David Toscano who has done a terrific job in the legislature for the last two terms, and we are so very glad that we have his representation. If it were not for David Toscano, Albemarle County would have no Democratic representation in the House. It is time for that kind of “gerrymandering” to come to an end and we get the representation that reflects the voting dynamic in the county. But we can only achieve that with a Democratic House of Delegates. So, clearly David needs our support, and Cynthia and Greg deserve our support and as much help as we can give. The time has come for a change, but the only way that change can possibly occur is by our contributions in both time and money. Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Races The Albemarle County Democratic Party gave its nominations for the County Board of Supervisors at the May 11 caucus. David Slutzky is running for a second term in the Rio District, and Madison Cummings is running for the seat in the Samuel Miller District. Two great candidates, and important people to be placed on the board. As you can see, we have many candidates to support regardless of what part of the county you are in. We will be working for the candidates, and I hope you will join us. We can ensure that we as Democrats make our voice heard. We have accomplished that in the past, but it has taken effort on the part of us all to make the county a place of a strong Democratic voice. We can continue that progression, but it will require all of us pitching in and doing our part. I do hope that you will come forward and contribute in anyway that you can. One thing for sure, regardless of what type of contribution you would like to make, we can find a place for you! With the candidates that we have, this should be a fine year for our Party, but we are going to need the help of all good Democrats to “make it happen”. This year presents challenges, but we have met them in the past, and we can do it again! Check the schedule of events that will be happening in the month of June, and come on out and participate! Join the ACDC Please join the Albemarle County Democratic Committee if you have not done so already. Print the application, put a $25 check with it if you can, and mail it to ACDC at the following address: Albemarle County Democratic Party P.O. Box 5698 Charlottesville, VA 22905 Thank You !!! Thank you for all of the things you have done for good government over the last several elections. Some of you have made huge contributions and some a bit less, but all are important in the fabric of what makes a successful election. I know you will join with me when you can to make this another successful Democratic season! Fred Cynthia Neff running for Virginia House District 58 Karyn Moran opened the new Brian Moran campaign headquarters in Charlottesville Tuesday evening, May 27. The office is entirely staffed by dedicated volunteers in the Charlottesville area. The opening was featured on NBC29. The office is located at 118 W. Main, Suite #10 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 (434) 987-1042 Cynthia Neff running for Virginia House District 58 Cynthia Neff, a retired IBM executive from Albemarle County, is seeking the Democratic nomination in House District 58. The seat is currently held by Republican Rob Bell. Casey Beeghley has been appointed chair of the Rivanna Magisterial District effective March 23, 2009. Casey has been the Free Bridge precinct leader since last year. The term will run until December when all Steering Committee positions are elected. McAuliffe Charlottesville Headquarters The McAuliffe Charlottesville Headquarters Office is located at 2116 Angus Road in Charlottesville. For more information, contact David King at 434-202-1026 or david.king@terrymcauliffe.com. Deeds for Virginia Charlottesville Headquarters The Deeds for Virginia Charlottesville Headquarters is located at 214 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Visit with Creigh and meet the new staff. If you would like to support Creigh, you can donate by clicking here, or mail your contribution to Creigh Deeds for Governor PO Box 533 Richmond, VA 23218 ACDP Office Closed We've moved out of our old office at 223 West Main Street, so your Albemarle County Democratic Party is temporarily homeless. However, you can still write to us at Albemarle County Democratic Party P.O. Box 5698 Charlottesville, VA 22905 We will be announcing a new location as soon as it is available. The phone number is 434-296-1865, which is still available for you, but please feel free to contact Fred Hudson at fredwhudson@yahoo.com or Cheryl Oliver at caodem@embarqmail.com. New Keswick Polling Place Voters in the Keswick precinct have a new place to cast ballots. The new polling location is the Zion Hill Baptist Church at 802 Zion Hill Road in Keswick. Keswick voters used to go the Union Grove Baptist Church. County spokeswoman Lee Catlin says the change was made following safety issues at the former location. The change is also reflected on new voter ID cards mailed to Keswick Precinct residents. June 2009 Tuesday, June 9. Democratic Primary Election. It will be a wonderful day to be a Democrat! Come on out and help to select our nominees for state-wide offices and the 57th Legislative District. Friday, June 12. Steering Committee of the Democratic Party of Virginia meets at the Williamsburg Hospitality House, 415 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA at 7:30 PM. Public is invited. Saturday, June 13. Central Committee of the Democratic Party of Virginia meets at 10 AM at the Sadler Center, Chesapeake Room, Williamsburg, VA. Public is invited. Monday, June 15. Albemarle County Democratic Steering Committee Meeting (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) in room 235 of the Albemarle County Office Building, located at the intersection of McIntire Road and Preston Avenue in downtown Charlottesville at 401 McIntire Road. Click here for directions. Public is invited. Tuesday, June 16. You are Invited to join Virginia Governor Tim Kaine at a breakfast to honor Delegate David Toscano, Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 57th District from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Downtown Grille, 201 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902. $2,000 (Host Level), $1,000 (Sponsor Level), $250 (Patron Level), $100 (Friend Level). Please RSVP to Sarah Buckley (phone 343-220-1660 or email sarahabuckley@gmail.com by June 11th Saturday, June 27. Albemarle County Democrats will begin our Campaign season with our first Voter Activity Saturday by visiting with the voters about the outstanding group of candidates that we have selected for the various offices. It will be good to get back with a good group of Democrats as we meet some fine people and deliver the Democratic message. Come on out, be a part of an exciting campaign, and enjoy the two hours in support of our candidates. We will meet at noon (so Cynthia can make it), at the Mill Creek Exxon off of Avon St extended. This will be the first time we're talking about the entire ticket . If you can make it, email lione@cynthianeff.com, or just show up. Contact Fred Hudson at fredwhudson@yahoo.com to get full instructions. Come on out... it should be fun! Wear a comfortable pair of shoes and get some exercise, meet some great Democrats, and get to know the voters in Cale Precinct. Sunday, June 28. Democratic Party in the Park! Join us to celebrate at the Annual Charlottesville Democratic Party Picnic! We've got a lot of work to do this summer with both City Council and Sheriff races contested, as well as statewide races. But before we get to work on the campaign trail, let's gather around the grill to celebrate and socialize. In addition to our local nominees, we'll be joined by Del. David Toscano, Rep. Tom Perriello and other special guests! WHEN: Sunday, June 28th, 3:00-6:00pm WHERE: Booker T. Washington Park on Preston Ave. (under the pavilion by the pool) WHAT: Burgers, dogs, drinks provided - please bring a side dish if you can. July 2009 Monday, July 20. Albemarle County Democratic Steering Committee Meeting (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) in room 235 of the Albemarle County Office Building, located at the intersection of McIntire Road and Preston Avenue in downtown Charlottesville at 401 McIntire Road. Click here for directions. Public is invited. August 2009 Monday, August 17. Albemarle County Democratic Steering Committee Meeting (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) at the Albemarle County Office Building, 1600 5th Street, Charlottesville, Room B. Public is invited. September 2009 Saturday, September 19. Save the date! Join us for the Albemarle County Democratic Party's annual BBQ and fundraiser. This year will find us back at beautiful Claudius Crozet Park in Crozet. Click here for a map and directions to the park. Monday, September 21. Albemarle County Democratic Steering Committee Meeting (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) at the Albemarle County Office Building, 1600 5th Street, Charlottesville, Room C. Public is invited. October 2009 Monday, October 19. Albemarle County Democratic Steering Committee Meeting (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) at the Albemarle County Office Building, 1600 5th Street, Charlottesville, Room C. Public is invited. November 2009 Monday, Novemebr 9. Albemarle County Democratic Steering Committee Meeting (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) at the Albemarle County Office Building, 1600 5th Street, Charlottesville, Room B. Public is invited. Decemebr 2009 TBD. Albemarle County Democratic Committee caucus. Recurring Events Every Saturday morning at 9 AM: Listen to the Albemarle Political Corner that focuses on local issues that affect the lives of each of us. WVAX, 1450 (AM). Every Sunday at noon: Listen to the Albemarle Political Corner that focuses on local issues that affect the lives of each of us. WINA 1070 (AM). Every Thursday evening at 6 PM: Drinking Liberally, an informal, inclusive progressive social group, meets every Thursday at 6:00 PM at South Street Brewery, 106 South Street, Charlottesville. Come join us for a couple of rounds or just to hang out with like-minded folks. Visit www.drinkingliberally.org for more information or to sign up for the mailing list. DESCRIPTIONS OF ELECTED OFFICES OF THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY (The following descriptions are meant to set forth the main functions of the offices but are not intended to reflect every possible assignment during the course of the term.) All Committee officers and District Chairs must be residents of Albemarle County and registered to vote. It is not required that the District Chairs be a resident of the Magisterial District of their chairmanship. They should agree to promote the Democratic Party at all levels, and to participate locally in the projects that the party sets out. They agree to support all Democratic Candidates in all elections during their respective terms. CHAIR To recruit interested people to the Democratic Party, and to promote the Democratic Party in every possible way. Responsible for providing the strategy and executing the method to accomplish the main mission of the Albemarle County Democratic Party which is to win elections. To execute the duties as assigned by the Party Plan of the Democratic Party of Virginia, and to be responsible for the communication with the VADP and the Congressional District Committee. To call meetings as required to manage the affairs of the Albemarle County Democratic Committee and to communicate effectively with the members of the Albemarle County Democratic Committee. To be the spokesperson for the Albemarle County Democratic Party. Recruitment of candidates for all County offices as well as the legislative district candidates that fall within the boundaries of Albemarle County. Ultimate responsibility for the growth and management of all functions of the Albemarle County Democratic Committee. VICE-CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT Responsible for observing and reporting on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. Responsible for fundraising efforts of the ACDP, including the annual fundraising event. VICE-CHAIR, ADMINISTRATION County wide volunteer coordinator for the ACDP. Responsible for setting agenda for the Democratic Saturday Breakfast. Responsible for observing and reporting on the Albemarle County School Board meetings. As volunteer coordinator, responsible for the recruitment and assignment of volunteers for mailings, meetings and other administration events of the ACDP including the assignment and coordination of volunteers with the Magisterial District Chairs during campaigns, including Election Day. VICE CHAIR, SPECIAL PROJECTS Responsible for all projects assigned by the Chair of the ACDP. Included in the responsibilities is the communication with the many varieties of the Press and the Absentee Voter Program as provided by the VADP. VICE CHAIR, OUTREACH Responsibility is to increase the membership of the Albemarle County Democratic Party including but not limited to groups regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexual preference. VICE-CHAIR, WOMEN’S ISSUES Responsibility is to bring women’s issues to the Albemarle County Democratic Committee and to be the local committee liaison with the Women’s section of the Virginia Democratic Party and to increase women’s membership of the ACDP. VICE-CHAIR, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Responsibility is to represent young professionals for the ACDP and to be the spokesman of the ACDP to groups whose membership is made up of young people and young professionals. The overall responsibility is to increase the membership of young people in the ACDP. VICE-CHAIR, VETERANS Responsibility is to organize with Veterans groups in the area, be the spokesman for the ACDP to Veteran’s groups in the area, and to increase the veteran membership in the ACDP. VICE-CHAIR, LABOR Responsibility is to be the spokesman of the ACDP to labor organizations in Albemarle County and to increase the membership of the ACDP with members of organized labor. TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR Responsible for maintaining the financial records of the ACDP, processing the receipts and payables of the ACDP, keeping adequate financial records of all transactions of the ACDP, preparing monthly financial statements to the Steering Committee of the ACDP and preparing and submitting the required quarterly reports to the State Board of Elections. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Responsible for the correspondence to various other political organizations and the preparation of the monthly “News Clips” (the informational communication with the members of the ACDP Committee). RECORDING SECRETARY Responsible for the preparation and submission of the Minutes of each meeting of the ACDP, including but not limited to the meetings of the Steering Committee. WEBMASTER AND VICE CHAIR- DATA Responsible for maintaining the ACDP web site and for the management of the voter database of the ACDP which would include producing canvassing materials and updating the database with new information provided from any source. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT CHAIRS Responsible for the recruiting and training of the Precinct Chairs in the Magisterial District. Responsible for the recruiting and managing the volunteers of their particular Magisterial District, as well as the utilization of volunteers assigned by the volunteer coordinator of the ACDP. Supporting activities such as campaign and Election Day organization, canvassing, and any other volunteer activities that occur either within the District or at the direction of the Steering Committee or the Chair of the ACDP. [click topic to view or hide] Virginia Bill Tracking Web Sites Richmond Sunlight . This site sheds much needed day light on the doings in Virginia government. Assembly Access. Your source for news and updates from the Virginia House Democratic Caucus on the 2009 session of the General Assembly.	Contact Us You can write to the Albemarle County Democratic Party at Albemarle County Democratic Party P.O. Box 5698 Charlottesville, VA 22905 You can also call Cheryl Oliver at 434-286-9941. Precinct Map 5th Congressional District News Links Charlottesville Podcasting Network RichmondSunlight C-Ville Weekly The Hook Crystal Ball Waldo Membership Fill out the application and join the Albemarle County Democratic Committee! Volunteer! Click HERE to jump to the Volunteer Sign Up form. Meet great people, have fun, help your community and make your country a better place! Email Signup Click HERE to jump to our announcement list. Joining this email list will keep you in the know about all our events!
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