Labor Day Events

Amherst County Democratic Committee

September 2009

Dear Friends,

If you're like me, you're getting way too many emails these days. Candidates, PACs, pundits and more. But the old adage "all politics are local" comes to mind. It's entirely up to us, Amherst County citizens, to get our candidates elected. Look over the events below, and decide where & when you can contribute to these efforts.

SEPTEMBER MEETING

Don't miss our monthly committee meeting, Tuesday, September 8th, 7:00PM: Madison Heights Library. Some highlights will include:

YARD SIGNS - Deeds and Price campaigns have each made at least 50 yard signs will be available to you. Other goodies, too. Pick yours up at the meeting.

CANDIDATES - Board of Supervisors, District 2: Candidates Bonnie Limbrick and Claudia Tucker will introduce themselves and take questions from the audience. Other candidates will be there, too, pending confirmation.

CAMPAIGN UPDATES - Amanda Peel, Regional Field Director for the Deeds Campaign, will update us on the Governor's race.

THIS WEEKEND- LOTS to DO

Labor Day Weekend traditionally begins the homestretch to Election Day, and there's no shortage of opportunities to participate, celebrate, and support your favorite candidates:

LABOR DAY PARADE - Buena Vista - Monday, September 7th. Lineup for the parade will be at Parry McClure Middle School on Magnolia Avenue at 9:00 AM. The parade will end at Glen Maury Park where there will be speeches by political leaders and candidates, including Governor Tim Kaine, Creigh Deeds, Jody Wagner, Steve Shannon and Jeff Price.

We know that McDonnell is bussing in 100+ activists to give the impression of support here in Deeds Country. We need to respond in kind, but with our own, reality-based grassroots support. So, please plan to attend. We'll all have a great time cheering for our candidates. If you need a ride, or can share a ride, call or write asap and we'll get people together.

RSVP is not necessary, but will be very helpful for planning purposes. You can email Amanda Peel at apeel@vavictory09.org, or call her at 651.356.5411.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY SETUP - In preparation for the Labor Day Parade, volunteers are distributing signs and participating in other activities to maximize "visibility" this weekend. Some are camping overnight to protect our signage, etc. Please come and help when you can, for as long as you can. Meeting point will be at Glen Muray Park. Meeting times are as follows:

Saturday 5th - 10:00am
Sunday 6th - 7:00am
Monday 7th - 6:00am for signage (9:00am for parade marchers)

LABOR DAY BREAKFAST - The Buena Vista Democratic Committee is holding a breakfast before the parade, 7:30AM. The breakfast is open to the public at a cost of $25.00 per person. If you wish to attend the breakfast you must RSVP to Ron Gravatt r_gravatt@hotmail.com.
Looking forward to seeing you all,

Sincerely,

David Burford

Amherst County Democratic Committee
434-841-7420