May 7,  (Sat.) 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, 8th District Congressional Committee will meet at the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St, Ortonville, MI 48462.  Please join as as we are likely to discuss the MDP Delegate Selection Plan for the DNC Convention in 2012 and OFA campaign strategy for 2012.

May 13 (Fri.) 7 pm to 10 pm – Movie Night in Clarkston, “Inside Job” at home of Shelley Hirth

This person does not have the support or endorsement of any Democratic Party organization.  Nor does this person support the Democratic party at any level, or any Democratic Party candidate as far as we can tell.

The North Oakland Democratic Club, Oakland County Democratic Party, 8th Congressional District Committee, Michigan Democratic Party, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and the Democratic National Committee all support Lance Enderle for Congress both at the polls and financially.

Phil Reid, Chair - North Oakland Democratic Club and 8th District Vice Chair, Oakland County Democratic Party

Oakland County Democratic Party (OCDP) meeting Tuesday, Sept 8th, 7 PM at the Oakland County Commissioners Auditorium 1200 N. Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI

8th District Committee Meeting Thursday, September 10, 6:30 PM,St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 700 Columbia Dr, Durand, MI 48429 [ Map ] – find out what is happening with the 8th District!

Join the NODC Saturday, September 12, as we walk in the Carry Nation Festival Parade. The parade begins Airport Rd at Saginaw St. We will start from the p arking lot of VFW Post 5587, 201 Airport Dr at 9:15 AM Parade begins at 10 AM
The parade ends at Karl Richter Campus School 920 E Baird St the parade route is about 1.3 miles
We plan to provide transportation from Karl Richter back to the VFW Hall on Airport Dr.

The NODC monthly meeting Wed. September 16th at 6:30 PM at the Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen, 54 S. Main St (M-15), Clarkston, MI 48346
We will meet in the M/C, which is located in the lower level. We will be discussing plans for Septemberfest in Ortonville (9/26) and Taste of Clarkston (09/27)
Location: Clarkston Union (M/C) 54 Main St, Clarkston, MI 48346, Contact: Phil Reid 248-812-9203

The NODC will be in Ortonville for Septemberfest, Saturday, September 26th, join us as we represent the Democratic Party in Brandon Twp. We expect be in the area of Mill St and South St. [ Map ] with our canopy. Contact: Phil Reid 248-812-9203

The NODC will be in Clarkston for their annual Taste of Clarkston, Sunday, September 27th, we will be in the area of Main St. and Washington St.

October 4th is the annual OCDP Phil Hart Dinner, at the Somerset Inn in Troy MI, Dinner begins at 7 PM. This year’s keynote speaker will be Congressman Barney Frank. Tickets are $85, and the NODC should have a table at this event. Please let me know if you can attend (248-812-9203).

Please reply back to me if you have any questions (pwreid1@aol.com)
Phil Reid, Chair, North Oakland Democratic Club
8th District V/C, Oakland County Democratic Party

Now is the time to join or renew your membership with the NODC, if you haven’t already.

There are a number of events in Oakland County that may be of interest to you, they are listed farther down in this email.

Saturday, June 13: 10 AM to Noon – the 8th Congressional District Committee will meet at the Brandon Township Library, 304 South St, Ortonville, MI. Join us as we discuss social networking tools such as Facebook and Twitter and the 2010 election. This meeting rotates between the five counties of in the 8th District, so this is the meeting closest to you!

Wednesday, June 17: our Holly area Meetup, meet State Senate District 15 Candidate Pam Jackson and OCDP Political Director Jason Bauer. 6:00 pm – 7:45 PM, Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at the Holly Township Library, 1116 N Saginaw St, Holly, MI

Thursday, June 18: our Watershed Forum, a panel discussion cosponsored with the Clinton River Watershed Council.
6:30 PM to 8:45 PM, at the Orion Township Library, 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion.

Saturday, July 4th: 9 AM to 11 AM – Join us in the 4th of July Parade in Clarkston! Walk a mile in our shoes and support our club. The parade is a lot of fun. Help us hand out candy to kids along the one mile parade route. After the parade, join us at Clintonwood Park in Independence Twp for the annual Festival of Fun. Contact Phil Reid for more information.

OCDP PLATFORM & ADVOCACY COMMITTEE – Organizing for Oakland County!
SEVEN EXCITING ISSUE CAMPAIGNS:
HEALTHCARE - Demand drug industry accountability!
EDUCATION - Stop privitization/outsourcing of school support staff!
JOBS - Support Hire Michigan First legislation!
ENVIRONMENT - Keep water bottles and non-carbonated beverages out of our landfills by supporting the Bottle Expansion Bill!
ENERGY - Create jobs and encourage innovative business development through the Renewable Energy Sources Act!
GOOD GOVERNMENT – Support our County Commissioners!
TRANSPORTATION – Create a strong regional transit authority!

VOLUNTEER NOW AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE HERE IN OAKLAND COUNTY!

8th Congressional District Call to Convention – 08/16/08

Registration 9 AM, meeting 10 AM to Noon, at the Pernick/Aaron Conference Room of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners 1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac Michigan

In order to vote at the District Caucus you must be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party on or before July 16. Precinct Delegates and candidates may become a member that day when they register at the county convention.

Agenda:
· Election of members to the State Convention Standing Committees Oakland has one male delegate to the Rules committee, September 4th, 2008, 7 PM Hart Kennedy House, 606 Townsend, Lansing.
· Elect one female alternate delegate to the Platform committee, September 2 -3, 2008 7PM Hart Kennedy House
· Resolutions – motions are needed if resolutions are adopted.

8th Congressional District Web Site: http://www.8thdistrictdems.org/