Events

« April 16, 2008 - May 16, 2008 »
 
04 / 16
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm

Lloyd ChapmanKwan's Cuisine, 835 Commercial St SE, Salem  Cost: $11
Reservations Required:
e-mail: mariondemoforum@yahoo.com or call 503-363-8392

Lloyd Chapman is a candidate for the non-partisan office of Mayor of the City of Salem.  He is challenging the incumbent mayor, Janet Taylor.  Chapman’s web site is http://lloydchapmanformayor.com/ .

04 / 17
04 / 18
Start: 5:00 pm
Start: 04/18/2008 - 5:00pm
End: 04/20/2008 - 3:00pm

OREGON ASSEMBLY FOR BLACK AFFAIRS (OABA) - Leadership in the 21st Century - An Organization for Change And Building A Better Oregon for the Black Community.   

Contact: Aneesah Furqan, OABA Secretary (503) 463-0327
OABA, P. O. Box 12485, Salem, Oregon 97309.

2008 OREGON BLACK POLITICAL CONVENTION 
 
  “Recognizing and Using Black Political Action To Make Political Change"

WHEN:  April 18-20, 2008

 WHERE:  Embassy Suites Hotel Portland
Washington Square
9000 SW Washington Square Road
Tigard, Oregon 97232 


OREGON BLACK POLITICAL CONVENTION (OBPC):
The Oregon Black Political Convention (OBPC) is a nonpartisan convention.  The purpose of this convention is twofold.  One is to serve as a forum for delegates to discuss issues and conditions, and to establish, through resolutions, the positions of the Black Community, collectively, on these issues and conditions affecting it. The other is to endorse candidates running for public offices, during the Oregon Primary Election, who are sensitive and responsive to the issues and conditions of Blacks in Oregon. The convention is statewide in its focus.  OBPC is open to the public.  Any individual or organization addressing the concerns of Blacks in Oregon may be a delegate to the convention.  The delegates carry out the business of the convention.  The Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs (OABA) through its Political Action Committee hosts this convention.  The actions and endorsements of the Oregon Black Political Convention are the positions of the convention and NOT those of the Oregon Assembly For Black Affairs (OABA).  What is done at this convention to help Black Oregonians benefits all Oregonians.

For more information, email oaba@peak.org.

04 / 19
(all day)
Start: 04/18/2008 - 5:00pm
End: 04/20/2008 - 3:00pm

OREGON ASSEMBLY FOR BLACK AFFAIRS (OABA) - Leadership in the 21st Century - An Organization for Change And Building A Better Oregon for the Black Community.   

Contact: Aneesah Furqan, OABA Secretary (503) 463-0327
OABA, P. O. Box 12485, Salem, Oregon 97309.

2008 OREGON BLACK POLITICAL CONVENTION 
 
  “Recognizing and Using Black Political Action To Make Political Change"

WHEN:  April 18-20, 2008

 WHERE:  Embassy Suites Hotel Portland
Washington Square
9000 SW Washington Square Road
Tigard, Oregon 97232 


OREGON BLACK POLITICAL CONVENTION (OBPC):
The Oregon Black Political Convention (OBPC) is a nonpartisan convention.  The purpose of this convention is twofold.  One is to serve as a forum for delegates to discuss issues and conditions, and to establish, through resolutions, the positions of the Black Community, collectively, on these issues and conditions affecting it. The other is to endorse candidates running for public offices, during the Oregon Primary Election, who are sensitive and responsive to the issues and conditions of Blacks in Oregon. The convention is statewide in its focus.  OBPC is open to the public.  Any individual or organization addressing the concerns of Blacks in Oregon may be a delegate to the convention.  The delegates carry out the business of the convention.  The Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs (OABA) through its Political Action Committee hosts this convention.  The actions and endorsements of the Oregon Black Political Convention are the positions of the convention and NOT those of the Oregon Assembly For Black Affairs (OABA).  What is done at this convention to help Black Oregonians benefits all Oregonians.

For more information, email oaba@peak.org.

04 / 20
End: 3:00 pm
Start: 04/18/2008 - 5:00pm
End: 04/20/2008 - 3:00pm

OREGON ASSEMBLY FOR BLACK AFFAIRS (OABA) - Leadership in the 21st Century - An Organization for Change And Building A Better Oregon for the Black Community.   

Contact: Aneesah Furqan, OABA Secretary (503) 463-0327
OABA, P. O. Box 12485, Salem, Oregon 97309.

2008 OREGON BLACK POLITICAL CONVENTION 
 
  “Recognizing and Using Black Political Action To Make Political Change"

WHEN:  April 18-20, 2008

 WHERE:  Embassy Suites Hotel Portland
Washington Square
9000 SW Washington Square Road
Tigard, Oregon 97232 


OREGON BLACK POLITICAL CONVENTION (OBPC):
The Oregon Black Political Convention (OBPC) is a nonpartisan convention.  The purpose of this convention is twofold.  One is to serve as a forum for delegates to discuss issues and conditions, and to establish, through resolutions, the positions of the Black Community, collectively, on these issues and conditions affecting it. The other is to endorse candidates running for public offices, during the Oregon Primary Election, who are sensitive and responsive to the issues and conditions of Blacks in Oregon. The convention is statewide in its focus.  OBPC is open to the public.  Any individual or organization addressing the concerns of Blacks in Oregon may be a delegate to the convention.  The delegates carry out the business of the convention.  The Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs (OABA) through its Political Action Committee hosts this convention.  The actions and endorsements of the Oregon Black Political Convention are the positions of the convention and NOT those of the Oregon Assembly For Black Affairs (OABA).  What is done at this convention to help Black Oregonians benefits all Oregonians.

For more information, email oaba@peak.org.

04 / 21
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Salem Heights Hall, SW corner of Liberty & Madrona, Salem

SchraderMeet and Greet: H Day

State Senator Kurt Schrader candidate for US Congress to replace Darleen Hooley

Schoolboard member Hanten Day, candidate for state legislature for Oregon House District 19

Our special guest will be State Rules Committee Chair Wayne Kinney. Wanye will outline the National Convention Delegate Selection Process. If you have thought about running to become a delegate or if you just want to help select the delegates, come and listen up.

The president of Chemeketa Community College will explain the College bond measure that will be on the ballot.

Understand the voter registration rules and voter rights. Pick up Voter Registration Forms.

Buy bumper stickers for Clinton or Obama.

Magazine Exchange - Bring magazines that you are finished with to give to others. Take a magazine home with you. Re-Use and Recycle!

 

 

04 / 22
04 / 23
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm

Home Place Restaurant, 1080 N. 1st Street Silverton
Cost: Attendees order from restaurant menu
Driving directions: http://www.homeplacerestaurant.com/Map.htm 


Reservations Encouraged:
e-mail: mariondemoforum@yahoo.com or call 503-363-8392

Join us to hear two Democrats, Bob McDonald MD and Steve Frank, who are seeking the Democratic nomination for State Senator in Senate District 9 which encompasses portions of Marion, Linn, and Clackamas Counties.  The district includes a number of smaller communities.  McDonald lives near Silverton.  Steve Frank is a resident of Stayton.  McDonald’s web site is located at http://www.drbobfororegon.com/ and Frank’s is located at http://www.stevefrank08.org/ .

 

04 / 24
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm

Join us this Thursday for the start of what we hope will be a regular monthly happening at Thompson's House Restaurant and Pub. Nothing on the agenda but good conversation with a political bent.

McMinnamin's Thompson House is located on Liberty S just south of Madronna (next door to Salem Heights Hall).  Contact:  John and Carolyn Estelle:  503 364-5228

04 / 25
04 / 26
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

We will meet at Morningside Methodist Church, 3674 12th St, (just south of Madrona) at 10 AM.  Contact John and Carolyn Estelle, 503 364-5228 to participate.

Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

The event will be held at Western Oregon University in the old gymnasium.  The public is encouraged to visit the Clinton web site for additional details.

04 / 27
04 / 28
04 / 29
04 / 30
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm

Kwan's Cuisine Richard Riggs
835 Commercial St SE, Salem 

Cost: $11

Reservations Required:
e-mail:
mariondemoforum@yahoo.com 
or call 503-363-8392

Richard Riggs is a candidate for State Representative in District 20, which includes West Salem, Downtown Salem, parts of South Salem, and all of Monmouth and Independence. He is challenging long-time Republican incumbent, Vicki Berger.  Rich’s website is located at http://RichardRiggs.com .

Rich has served our country and local community his entire adult life. He is currently an elected board member to >Chemeketa Community College representing most of Polk County, and has more than twenty years service in the Navy including wartime service in Iraq in 2003.  Born and raised in Oregon, Rich’s childhood was marked by frequent moves as his parents looked for work when many mills were closing. 

05 / 1
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Rep. Kurt SchraderCandidate Forum with Candidates for CD5 Steve Marks

Thursday, May 1,  6:30pm

Silverton Grange

201 Division St.

(towards Silver Creek Falls, off S. Water St)

The major candidates for both Congress and State Senate will participate.  The Congressional race is very important as Darlene Hooley is resigning and the seat is open. 

The State Senate seat is held by Fred Girod who was appointed after Roger Beyer resigned. 

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Steve NovickSteve Novick 

05 / 2
05 / 3
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

Marion, Polk, Benton and Linn County Democrats have joined to sponsor a  debate among the Democratic candidates vying to challenge Gordon Smith for the US Senate. 

 Speaker Jeff MerkleySaturday, May 3Steve Novick

Noon to 1:30

Linn-Benton Community College

Candidates Jeff Merkley, Steve Novick, Candy Neville and David Loera will participate.  

05 / 4
05 / 5
05 / 6
05 / 7
05 / 8
Start: 6:30 pm
Start: 05/08/2008 - 6:30pm
End: 05/09/2008 - 3:30pm

Contact Salem Clinton HQ 503 588-0765 for details of Hillary's appearance

Obama Event at:  Linn Co. Fair Ground, 3600 Knox Butte Rd East, Albany.

Tickets required:  Go to:  http://or.barackobama.com/AlbanyTownHall  

Start: 6:30 pm
Start: 05/08/2008 - 6:30pm
End: 05/09/2008 - 3:30pm

Contact Salem Clinton HQ 503 588-0765 for details of Hillary's appearance

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm

Learn how the irregularities and vote suppression efforts evident in 2004 and 2006 elections, remain a threat to the integrity of the coming election.  Special guest speakers, Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess and the film's producer David Earnhardt, will lead a discussion following the film. 

This will be the last film in SPFS's first year.  They will resume the series in September.  Watch this web site for the September showing.   

05 / 9
End: 3:30 pm
Start: 05/08/2008 - 6:30pm
End: 05/09/2008 - 3:30pm

Contact Salem Clinton HQ 503 588-0765 for details of Hillary's appearance

Obama Event at:  Linn Co. Fair Ground, 3600 Knox Butte Rd East, Albany.

Tickets required:  Go to:  http://or.barackobama.com/AlbanyTownHall  

End: 3:30 pm
Start: 05/08/2008 - 6:30pm
End: 05/09/2008 - 3:30pm

Contact Salem Clinton HQ 503 588-0765 for details of Hillary's appearance

Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm

House Speaker Jeff Merley  Now in his fifth term, Jeff Merkley represents the people of House District 47 in Portland, is the Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives.

Merkley was born in Myrtle Creek and spent his early childhood in RoseburgRep. Jeff Merkley His family moved to Portland when he was in grade school.  At David Douglas High School Jeff ran cross-country, played tennis, and competed in public speaking.  He spent a summer in Ghana as an exchange student and was elected Student Body President by his classmates.

Merkley earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and pursued his Masters Degree in Public Policy on a full scholarship at the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University. He was selected as a Presidential Management Fellow in 1982. He tackled various assignments in the Office of the Secretary of Defense including coordinating a committee on technology transfer, developing a computer model to study the proposed “small ICBM”, generating a verification strategy for theater arms agreements, and assisting the US delegation to NATO.

Jeff then served Congress as a budget and policy analyst in the Congressional Budget Office, generating studies on the nation’s options for strategic weapons.

05 / 10
05 / 11
05 / 12
05 / 13
05 / 14
05 / 15
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

Thursday May 15

Peter Courtney, Brian Clem, Betty KompGrand Opening

Marion County Democrats Campaign Office

Ribbon Cutting:  12:30 pm

Senate President Peter Courtney and other special guests

250 Liberty Street, SE

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 12:30 PM, Thursday, May 15, to celebrate the opening of the new Marion County Democrats’ office.  An open house will be held there from noon to 2 PM.  Refreshments will served.

Senate President Peter Courtney, House Majority Leader Dave Hunt, Rep. Brian Clem, Rep. Betty Komp, Democratic Party of Oregon Chair Meredith Wood Smith, and Marion County Dems Chair Wayne Baum will cut the ribbon.

All Democratic candidates and the public are invited. 

The office, at 250 Liberty SE (across the street from the Grand Phoenix Hotel), will serve as a meeting place for the county party, a recruiting center for volunteers for Democratic campaigns, and a resource and operation center for our local candidates.  We will offer them phone banks, Internet connected computers, a high-speed printer, and space for conferences, general meetings and training. 

Start: 12:00 pm


May 16, 2008
Marion County Democrats Set Up Salem Office

Ribbon CuttingBy Peter Wong
Statesman Journal

Marion County Democrats opened an office Thursday in Salem on the heels of recent registration gains that have pushed their numbers past Republicans for the first time in 20 years.


"When I was first elected, I was the only Democrat in Marion County. I'm telling you, that's close to being true," said Senate President Peter Courtney, who was first elected as a state representative in 1980.
"I want every one of you to pinch me when this is over, because that's the only way I'm going to know this is a real thing."


Actually, when Courtney took office, state Sen. Keith Burbidge of Salem served until 1982, and Rep. Jeff Gilmour of Jefferson had been in since 1973.  But from 1999 until 2005, Courtney, by then a senator, was the lone Democrat in the Mid-Valley delegation.


Democrats now account for 55,156 voters on the Marion County rolls, Republicans, 54,958 -- the first time Democrats have had a lead over Republicans since the May 1988 primary.


The office is at 250 Liberty St. SE.  A new phone will be activated Monday.

05 / 16
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm

Hanten Day - Candidate for State Representative - District 19
Demoforum - Friday, May 9- Noon to 1PM
Kwan's Cuisine, 835 Commercial St SE, Salem  Cost: $11
Reservations Required:
e-mail: mariondemoforum@yahoo.com or call 503-363-8392

 

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