Davis Campaign gaining momentum and moving full speed ahead

Don Davis for N.C. Senate

"Leadership for Our Future"

For immediate release:

Davis Campaign gaining momentum and moving full speed ahead

(Snow Hill, North Carolina)–In response to the growing support from voters in District 5, the Don Davis for N.C. Senate Committee has planned campaign kick-off activities in all three (3) counties of N.C. Senate District 5.

Davis, who is the Mayor of Snow Hill, has been pleased by the wide base of support for his campaign. "It has truly been encouraging to meet with people in Pitt, Wayne, and Greene counties and hear how excited and willing they are to support our campaign. Many have commented on the progress in Snow Hill and want a leader with a proven track record of success representing them in Raleigh. They also want a dynamic, innovative, and energetic leader, who is able to unite the District" Davis said.

Each county will hold a reception for voters to come and meet the candidate.

Wayne County Meet and Greet Reception:

Monday, March 10, 2008

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Royal Tea Room

209 South Berkeley Boulevard

Goldsboro, North Carolina

Pitt County Meet and Greet Reception:

Friday, March 14, 2008

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Cornerstone Baptist Church-Multipurpose Room

1095 Allen Road

Greenville, North Carolina

Greene County Meet and Greet Reception:

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Greene County Community Center

814 West Harper Street

Snow Hill, North Carolina

Davis has set the following priorities for the District: improving early childhood, K-12, and access to higher education; promoting access to quality healthcare and affordable housing; advocating on the behalf of N.C. employees; protecting members of the US Armed Forces, veterans, and their families; supporting small businesses, farmers, tourism, and rural communities, while fostering regional development; securing funds for water, sewer, roads, and technology; upholding public safety and preventing gang violence; strengthening our mental health system and funding substance abuse services; protecting our environment; and promoting an open and ethical government.

Six Democratic candidates are vying for the N.C. Senate District 5 seat. Residents will cast their votes for a senatorial candidate in the May 6, 2008 primary election.

For more information about Davis please visit, www.votedondavis.com.

NC State Executive Committee Meeting

The State Executive Committee of the North Carolina Democratic Party will meet on Saturday, Jan. 26 in the Cole Auditorium, located at Richmond Community College, 1042 W. Hamlet Ave. in Hamlet, NC.

Required by the NCDP Plan of Organization, the purpose of the meeting is to conduct Party business.Registration begins at 11 a.m. The meeting starts at 1 p.m. Auxiliary groups will meet prior to the State Executive Committee meeting.

A complimentary lunch provided from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by the Richmond County Democratic Party and the Eighth Democratic Congressional District Committee.The North Carolina Federation of College Democrats will hold a Winter Reception immediately following the State Executive Committee meeting at the Historic Hamlet Depot, located at W. Main St and N. Bridges St. in Hamlet.

For more information about the SEC meeting and related events, call Sallie Leslie at (919) 821-2777 x205 or by e-mail sleslie@ncdp.org

Democratic Reunion

Democratic Reunion
Dear Fellow Democrat:

It’s easy to be green and help build our Party by attending or sponsoring a Democratic Reunion event on Saturday, July 28. This year’s theme is energy and the environment.

North Carolina can lead the way when it comes to clean energy, research, and education. But with toxic emissions billowing from our state’s coal-fired and nuclear power plants; rising gas prices; and global warming, we must do more to ensure a greener future.

At minimum, you can attend an event on July 28th. Or better yet, host one in your community. This is a great opportunity to reunite with local Democrats while providing a community service that highlights our commitment to stopping global warming and promoting energy independence.

Become an energy action hero by: conducting a recycling drive; offering “tire checks” to make sure people’s tires are properly inflated; planting trees; writing postcards to unaffiliated voters and asking them to support our efforts to lower gas prices; adopting a highway or beach; distributing energy efficiency tips; and sponsoring a letter-writing campaign to Congress in support of our energy independence and environmental protection legislation.

There’s a lot of talk about energy independence, but not much action. Put your faith and beliefs into action by partnering with other local organizations and faith communities in pursuit of this common mission.

Ready to start? Here are a few simple steps for success:

Plan your event:

You'll need to decide all the event details (When? Where? What?). You will need to reach out to others to build your volunteer team for the event.
Publicize your event:

To post your Democratic Reunion on to the DNC Calendar: http://www.democrats.org/page/content/partybuilderEvents/
And, to post on the NCDP Calendar: http://ncdp.org/submit_calendar_item
Also, be sure your local media knows about the event.
Resources:

Your Regional Political Director will be happy to assist you in event planning, so feel free to be in touch with them.
The DNC will design and provide online palm cards to promote Democrats’ Global Warming/Energy Independence legislation. When you post your event on their site, you will be able to print these for your event.
Help build our Party and support the environment or promote energy independence at the same time. Please sponsor or attend a Democratic Reunion event on July 28th.

With Best Wishes,

Jerry Meek

You Can Add to the Debate

CNN, Google, and YouTube want you to ask the questions at the upcoming July 23rd Democratic presidential debate. This is your chance to ask the tough questions on ending the war in Iraq. Can you help out with a tough question or two about ending the war?

Submit your video questions
http://youtube.com/debates

The first debate will feature the Democratic candidates on July 23rd in Charleston, South Carolina. Submit your question for the Democrats between June 14 and July 22 (the earlier the better). The CNN political team will choose the most creative and compelling videos, and if yours is one of them, you may get the chance to fly to Charleston to watch the debate live and offer your reactions afterward on YouTube's political video blog, Citizentube.

View Examples

Peace Vigils in Washington, NC

We have permission from city to have a weekly Peace Vigil on the waterfront at Stewart Pkwy (on the grass) from 5:30 - 8 every Friday from June 29 to August31.

We are required to stand about 10 feet apart and not block traffic or pedestrians with signs no larger than 2 ft x 2 ft. This is a quiet vigil.

Hope some of you can join us.
thanks,
pat seibert
252-975-0241 or email pseibert@coastalnet.com

Pitt County Democratic Women

The Pitt County Democratic Women will have regular monthly Meeting on Thu Jun 21 5:45 at Sheppard Memorial Library, meeting Room B, 530 Evans St, Greenville, NC.

Contact Diane Taylor (1st vice-chair) for more info
252-916-7557 or email Diane

Precinct 10A Success

Congratulations to Terry Shank and Roy Lucas for having such a great picnic for your community. The food was good and the drink was better, lots of familar faces and several new ones.

Third District Democratic Party Convention

When: Sat Jun 2, 2007
Where: map 5460 US Hwy 117 Pikeville, NC , C. B. Aycock High School Who: All elected delegates representing the 3rd District
(delegates to Pitt County Convention who live in 3rd District)
All Pitt County Democrats are welcome to attend.

Registration Starts at 12 noon
Lunch 12:30pm by Wilber's BBQ $7
2pm Convention Start Time
Contact: Chris Hardee 252-987-2512
email: chris@chrishardee.com