Democracy for Vancouver

Update 01/06/2008

WSPC Caucus meeting Jan. 25th-26th, 2008

Agenda for Friday 25th 6:30pm :
WSPC hospitality room 279 at the host hotel (Red Lion-Quay, Map). Italian - meatballs and Italian sausage sandwiches with roasted green peppers, onions and cheese. Salads and other Italian dishes welcomed. Desserts, too! A suggested $10 donation will be gratefully accepted.
Program 8pm : TBD.

Sat. Jan. 26th: 7:30-9:00am
WSPC will meet in the West River 2 room. Agenda:
Vote-Adoption of By-laws
Vote-Special Election for WSPC Chair
Report from America-in-Solidarity
“Spiritual Progressives” presentation by Sharon Abreu , Orcas Island . She is working with Rabbi Lerner, author of ‘˜The Left Hand of God.’
2008 Caucus Cycle- possible drop-by of WA DNC member candidates.
Resolutions

Washington State Progressive Caucus
Potluck & Hospitality Suite
6:30
(Program @ 8:00)
Room 279
Red Lion Hotel Vancouver @ the Quay
($10 suggested donation for Potluck)

The agenda so far includes consideration of the latest version of the bylaws (separate email follows), election of a new caucus chair and a presentation considering a Spiritual Progressives caucus by Sharon Abreu. Please submit any other agenda items and resolutions to be considered to executive board secretary Martha Koester (fomalhaut2003@yahoo.com) by January 17th so that we can email the final agenda to our membership by the 18th. So far, the only statement submitted for the chair position is by Chad Lupkes, our current Western Washington Vice-Chair (email follows). Please submit a statement to the Secretary if you intend to run for the position; statements will forwarded to the membership as received. 2008 dues must be paid before or at the State Party meeting.

We will have a potluck and hospitality suite Friday night January 25th, location and program to be announced. The potluck will be at 6:30PM and the hospitality suite at 8:00PM. For the potluck we will be serving meat ball sandwiches and Italian sausage sandwiches. Please bring a salad or dessert, a donation, or just the pleasure of your company.

The host hotel is Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay, 100 Columbia St. in Vancouver, WA 98660. Reserve rooms by calling the hotel at 694-8341 or (800) 733-5466. The WA State Democrats rate is $89.95 for a single queen bed and $89.95 for a double queen bed. Rooms must be reserved by Friday, January 11th, 2008.

Members of the Board
Washington State Progressive Caucus

The Washington State Democratic Central Committee Meeting will be held January 25th and 26th in Vancouver. The host hotel and the meeting location is the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay (100 Columbia St., Vancouver, WA 98660).
Hospitality Suites on Friday, January 25th

It is preferred that all “Hospitality Suites” on Friday, January 25th be at the host hotel the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay. Please note that only regular guest rooms and meeting rooms are available. Keep in mind that if you rent a meeting room, you will need to use Red Lion catering and will not be able to bring in your own food and beverages.

If you are planning on having Hospitality Suite please contact Kim Cobuzzi by January 10th at (206) 583-0664 or kim {at} wa-democrats.org with the following information: Organization, Location, Time, Contact, Details

Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay (100 Columbia St., Vancouver, WA 98660)

Luncheon on January 26th

We will be having a luncheon on January 26th from 1:15 - 2:15pm for $15 (guest speaker tba). To reserve your spot call the office at (206) 583-0664 and pay by Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. You can also send a check made payable to WSDCC to:

Washington State Democrats

Attn: Kim Cobuzzi
PO Box 4027
Seattle, WA 98194

Lunch Menu: Roast Turkey Breast- Served on almond dressing with whipped potatoes, giblet gravy and sauteed carrots with tossed green salad and balsamic dressing, freshly baked rolls, and self-serve coffee, decaf or Tazo hot or iced tea.

Reservations must be made by Friday, January 18th and you must pay in advance to guarantee your spot on the list.Note: THIS IS NOT THE PRESIDENTIAL CAUCUS