INDIANA FOCUS: Phonebanking, Groups and Events

Indiana was one of the big wins for Democrats in 2006, turning three Congressional districts from red to blue. Indiana has a strong populist history, and I think we can do better in Indiana than we used to. After all, if progressives can't offer better than people like Dan Quayle, then we really are in trouble! But I know we can, and ARE offering better.

Here are some events in Indiana:

Telephone and Canvass for Darren Washington for Mayor of Gary, Indiana
Every Saturday (January 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23)
Event Time: 12:00 PM
Venue Name: Team Washington Headquarters
Address: 1720 Broadway
City: Gary
State: IN
Zip Code: 46407
Handicapped Accessible: Y
Phone Number: 219-882-2008
Website: www.darrenformayor.com

The Lawrence County Democratoc party will have their Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Feburary,2008.
Saturday, February 23 at 5:30 PM
Host: Carol Roop
American Legion Post #33 (Bedford, IN)
515 X Street
Bedford, IN 47421
Go here to sign up

WILSON BANQUET
Please come join us for the longest running Wilson Banquet in the state of Indiana.
Fred Davis Chairman
Tickets @ 765-584-3041
Time: Saturday, April 5 at 5:00 PM
Host: Fred Davis
Location: Husted Hall So US 27 Winchester (Winchester, IN)
Directions: 3 miles sounth of Winchester Indiana on US Hwy 27
Go here to sign up.

Ohio County Jefferson - Jackson Day Dinner
Ohio County Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner, Ohio County Senior Citizens Center, 510 S. Mulberry Street, Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
Saturday, April 19 at 6:00 PM
Host: Lane Siekman
Location: Ohio County Senior Citizens Community Center (Rising Sun, IN)
510 S. Mulberry Street
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Directions: 510 S. Mulberry Street next to Elementary Middle School
Go here to sign up.

Howard County Democratic Party Golf Outing
Enter your team in our annual golf tourney. Come out and enjoy the morning playing on this great 27 hole course in Howard County.

For entry information call Bob Stephenson, 765-461-8561.
Time: Wednesday, May 21 at 8:00 AM
Host: Bob Stephenson
Location: Chippendale Golf Course (Kokomo, IN)
1047 Golf Course Lane
Kokomo, IN 46902
Directions: See http://www.chippendalegolf.com/
Go here to sign up.


Here are some Democracy for America groups in Indiana:

DFA Indianapolis -- aka Indy for Democracy
(www.dfalink.com/indy)
Location: Indianapolis, IN

This is the group that sponsors meetups, stragegizes and plans events and maintains the above website. Currently we meet once a month. We meet at 7:00pm on the first Wednesday of the month, on January 2nd at Panera Bread, 5020 E. 82nd St. in Clearwater Springs shopping center.

Read more on the web at: www.indyfordemocracy.com

Indianapolis Northside Meetup
Location: Indianapolis, IN

We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM. On January 2, 2008, we will meet at Panera Bread 5020 E 82nd Street, Clearwater Springs Shopping Center,
Indianapolis, IN 46250, 317-576-6100

Indianapolis, Downtown/Southside Meetup
Location: Indianapolis, IN

We are attempting to re-start the Downtown/Southside Meet-up. As the Group Organizer, my personal project is serving as the new chair of Ward 26 in Perry Township. I am currently trying to fill Election Boards for the November Elections. Additional Ward Chairs, precinct committeeman, etc. are needed in both Perry and Center Townships as well as Inspectors, Judges and Clerks. Volunteer and get your feet wet during this year's municipal elections and get ready for 2008. This is a real working group so roll up your sleeves. Currently looking for suggestions on when and where to have our meetings.

Call me. Laura Ann Arnold 635-1701 or Laura@LauraAnnArnold.com


And here are some Drinking Liberally groups in Indiana:

Bloomington, Indiana
* Every Tuesday, 7:00 pm onward
* Nick's English Hut, 423 E Kirkwood Ave (upstairs)
* Hosted by Nathon Burroughs, bloomington (at) drinkingliberally.org

Fishers, Indiana
* Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 8:00 pm onward
* RAM Brewery, 12750 Parkside Dr (126th Street and Indiana Route 37)
* Hosted by Tom Benner, fishers (at) drinkingliberally.org

Indianapolis, Indiana
* Every Thursday, 7:00-whenever
* (SW corner of West & McCarty streets)
* Friend us on MySpace! http://www.myspace.com/indydl
* Friend us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/p/Drinking_Liberally_Indianapolis/617435345
* Hosted by Jason Borneman, indianapolis (at) drinkingliberally.org

Lafayette, Indiana
* Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
* Lafayette Brewing Company, 622 Main St (Upstairs Smoke-free)
* Hosted by Susan Schechter, Mary Nauman and Walt Dalsimer, lafayette (at) drinkingliberally.org

New Albany, Indiana
* Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
* "The Red Room" of Rich-O's Public House, 3312 Plaza Dr (Near the Kroger on Grant Line Rd; and next to Sportstime Pizza)
* Rich-Os is 21+ and "The Red Room" is in the smoking section, though we are able to meet in alternative areas of the Rich-O's/Sportstime Pizza complex to accomodate under-age attendants and those who are sensitive to cigarette smoke.
* We will now be meeting on THURSDAYS instead of Wednesdays to accomodate the academic work week.
* Hosted by Lacy Davis, newalbany (at) drinkingliberally.org

South Bend, Indiana
* First and third Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Fiddler's Hearth, 127 N Main St
* Hosted by Chris Wilson and Chuck Harrington, southbend (at) drinkingliberally.org