Welcome to the Guilford County Democratic Party!

Winter 2010 Newsletter

The DEADLINE TO BE LISTED AS A SPONSOR on the invitation for 2010 Guilford County Democratic Party Unity Dinner is next week — Tuesday, August 3. (Click to learn more)

About Us

The Guilford County Democratic Party (GCDP) promotes the election of local, state, and national Democratic Party candidates. We actively encourage all registered Democrats to participate in GCDP activities or join one of the GCDP organizations.

Upcoming Events

If you have an item you'd like to include in our calendar updates, please send it to gcdpchair@guilforddems.org. PLEASE NOTE THAT E-BLASTS ARE TYPICALLY SENT OUT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

The Guilford County Democratic Party Headquarters is located at 7 Battleground Court in Greensboro. For directions, please click on the link at the bottom of this page. Thank you.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 29
Young Democrats of North Carolina Summer Meeting Raleigh, N.C.
***Please note location has changed since last update.*** More details can be found here: http://www.ydnc.org/events/ydnc-summer-meeting/

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
Moving Greensboro Forward Canvass
Check-in & Training: 9:30 - 10 a.m.
Canvassing: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Guilford County Democratic Party HQ, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro Join Congressman Brad Miller and other volunteers in Guilford County as we go out into the community to encourage Democrats to get back out to the polls in November. The stakes couldn't be higher and we need to elect Democrats to keep our country and our state going in the right direction. No prior experience necessary. Training and materials will be provided. Don't be shy-put on your walking shoes and come help us make the change we seek!
To RSVP, please go to: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpfwsx

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31
Informal Reception for Elaine Marshall, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate
2 - 4 p.m.
5304 Bayberry Lane, Greensboro (home of Sue Mengert)
Sponsorships: $50, $100 and $250.
Hosted by Mandy Lotz and Sue Mengert. For additional information, or to RSVP, contact Mandy at mlotz@triad.rr.com or Sue at smengert@mindspring.com.
Directions: Take Lawndale and turn onto Turnmill Road (across from Greensboro Day School); turn left onto Bayberry. 5304 is the third house on the right.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Democratic Women of Guilford County Monthly Meeting 6:30 p.m.
GCDP Headquarters, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro
Speaker: DWNC President Elect Sara Anderson on DWNC's Get Out The Vote Effort By Women for Women.
For more information, contact Jeannine Hines at jhines82@triad.rr.com or 301-0534.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Reception/Fundraiser for U.S. Senate Candidate Elaine Marshall 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Home of Tom & Gaither Terrell, 529 Parkway Ave., High Point
Sponsorships: $1,000, $500 & $250
Individual Tickets: $50
For more information, or to RSVP, please call 889-3065.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Fundraiser for Marcus Brandon with Special Guest Joe Hackney, N.C. House Speaker
6 - 7:30 p.m., Mark Holder Jewellers, 211-A State Street, Greensboro.
For more information contact Marcus Brandon, Candidate for N.C. House District 60, at info@marcusbrandon.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Elaine Marshall Event with Special Guest Kay Hagan
7 p.m.
Home of Paul & May Gayle Mengert, 405 Willoughby Blvd., Greensboro
Sponsors: $1,000
Guests: $100
To RSVP, or for more information, contact Paul Mengert at PMengert@aol.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Democratic Women of N.C. 50th Annual State Convention Omni Hotel, 132 East Trade Street, Charlotte Room Rate: $99. For reservations, call (888) 444-6664 (Reference: DWNC State Convention) Convention questions, call Concetta Caliendo at (704) 334-6044. If you leave a message, please reference "Convention".

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
N.C. Senior Democrats State Convention
9 a.m.
Holiday Inn Bordeaux, 1707 Owens Dr., Fayetteville Welcome Reception: Friday, September 24, 4-6 p.m., Wellington Room Special room rates available until August 24. For room reservations, call (910) 323-0111 or (800) 325-0211.
Registration for luncheon (Saturday, September 25) must be made no later than September 10. Cost is $35 in advance; $40 at door. Make checks payable and send to: N.C. Senior Democrats, P.O. Box 9069, Greensboro, NC 27429.
For more information, contact Reva McNair at rgluvsjh@hotmail.com or (910) 864-5217.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMER 25
Guilford County Democratic Party Unity Dinner Airport Marriott, Greensboro Sponsor Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Open Reception: 6 p.m.
Dinner: 7 p.m.
SPEAKER: N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, candidate for U.S. Senate.
For more information on becoming a sponsor, respond to this e-mail or call (336) 275-0601.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
Vance-Aycock Dinner

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7
Democratic Women of Guilford County Meeting 6:30 p.m.
GCDP Headquarters, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro
Program: Working meeting for DWNC's Get Out the Vote Effort by Women for Women.
For more information, contact Jeannine Hines at jhines82@triad.rr.com or 301-0534.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 Early Voting

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Election Day

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4
Democratic Women of Guilford County Holiday Party Home of Senator Don and Nancy Vaughan, 902 Sunset Drive, Greensboro Save the date!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
Senior Democrats of Guilford County Holiday Party 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hemphill Public Library, Vanstory Road, Greensboro Save the date!

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