P.O. Box 11622
Oakland, CA
94611

Metropolitan Greater Oakland Democratic Club

Club "Branding"

A special August general meeting to discuss refocusing
of our club with you, the members.

Thursday, August 21, 7:30 p.m.

President's Message

Judy Cox, President

The end of the program year is also a time for thank you's:

- to you members, who came, listened, asked questions, endorsed, precinct-walked, came to fundraisers, and generally kept the club on track doing its job for Democratic voters in Oakland. Our endorsements have reached 5000 households beyond our membership roster and will be sent to more on your emails, I'm confident.

- to our sturdy, hardworking and sharp e-board who have given so much time, energy and creativity to MGO this year. In particular, I'd like to point up three unsung heroes who don't often appear at the front of the room at meetings, but who contribute hours and hours every month to make our club work;

- Steve Statler, our treasurer, who keeps the books--balanced!--and is always there to volunteer at any event to set up, clean up or take money;

- Marcus Johnson, whose countless hours of writing, editing and layout work on our newsletter, our website and other publications is all behind the scenes; Marcus is also a mastermind at getting the word out on endorsements, meetings, and other club news via blast emails to his very large network;

- Robert Warwick, our MGO elder statesman, who is always ready to help, give background and advice, and stay calm in the face of problems.

When we speak of the backbone of our organization, these three are some of the biggest vertebrae!

Thanks to you all.

Sincerely,

Judy Cox, MGO President

Proposed Constitution & Bylaw Change re: Nominations

In order to provide leadership all year long, the Board proposes some changes to our governing rules.

Go here to read them

Around the Club

SAVE THE DATE!

Save Sunday, September 21st, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the BIG PARTY

MGO's 50th ANNIVERSARY BASH!

Stay tuned for more details, but get your best bib and tucker to the dry cleaner's so you'll be all ready to party!

The Platform Newsletter is currently on vacation and will return in September

Recent Resolutions and Actions:

	Endorsements in the Feb. 5 Primary!
	Peace Resolution (adopted Jan. 2008)
	Proposition 13 Fairness Resolution (adopted February 15 general meeting)
	Past Resolutions and Actions

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The Club's Goals:

To spread knowledge of candidates, legislation, issues, and other matters of interest to the Democratic Party;

to find, promote and support Democratic candidates;

to provide a forum for Democratic candidates and officials;

to stimulate public interest in governmental affairs;

and to perpetuate the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party.

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Last update, Monday August 11, 2008