MICHIGAN FOCUS: Groups and Events
Here are some events and groups in Michigan:
The Huron County Democratic Party is hosting their annual "Spaghetti Feed" Fundraiser Sunday, 4-13-08, at the Pasta House, 337 Main Street, Kindle, MI. One of the Special Guests include: State Rep. Terry Brown, who will be addressing the group sometime between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a great buffet with us at one of the few Democrat-owned and operated restaurants in the Upper Thumb! - take-outs available too! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity - Upper Thumb Chapter. Please make checks payable to : Huron County Democratic Party and mail to : HCDP, P.O. Box 41, Bad Axe MI 48413 to be received by April 10, 2008 - donations also accepted at the door.
TIME: 1:00p.m.- 5:00p.m.
DONATION: $10.00 per person
CONTACT: David McDonald, "Spaghetti Feed" Chair, at (989)-269-7674 or davidamcd_at_sbcglobal.net
2008 Health Care Leader Forum: The Value Chain Approach—Maximizing Value
On April 14–15, 2008, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Detroit Regional Chamber will sponsor a forum examining the "value chain" perspective of health care delivery in the U.S. The program will discuss how the value chain approach would lead to improvement in health care quality, reduction in costs, and increased user accessibility.
Our speaker at the evening reception on April 14, 2008, will be Ron Gettelfinger, president of the United Auto Workers, UAW. In light of the new collective agreement of 2007, the UAW membership will become a recipient as well as a major provider and payer of health care services. We look forward to a most interesting and thought-provoking evening, as Gettelfinger discusses the prospective issues that need to be addressed and the challenges that this new arrangement has created.
This year's featured speaker will be Professor Elizabeth Teisberg who will describe how focusing on creation of value to the patient will create greater competition and efficiency in the health care delivery system. In addition, there will be a series of speakers and panels that would examine the value chain issue more closely from the prospective of the consumer, provider, regulator and, of course, the medical professional.
Register and more info here.
The Shiawassee County Party is hosting their "14th Annual Pasta & Politics" Fundraiser Friday, 4-18-08, at GiGi's House of Catering, 3144 E. M-21, Corunna, MI 48817. Speaker to be announced.
TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
DONATION: $20.00 per person (2 for $35.00) / $15.00 Seniors & Students (2 for $25.00) $10.00 Children 10 and under
CONTACT: Carol Spaniola, 989/743-3293, 517 W. Corunna Ave., Corunna, MI 48817 or e-mail: cburger7_at_verizon.net
The Muskegon County Democratic Party is hosting their "Annual Ball" Fundraiser Saturday, 4-19-08, at the Oakridge Country Club, 513 Pontaluna Road, Muskegon, MI. This is a 'Black Tie Optional' event! A great opportunity to meet and greet some great Democrats.
TIME: 5:30 p.m., Reception / 7:00 p.m.(approximately), Dinner and Entertainment
DONATION: $40.00 per person
CONTACT: Gary Conrad, 231/722-2254 or 231/893-0191 for additional information
The Allegan and Ottawa County Democratic Parties are hosting a "Cinco de Mayo Fiesta" Fundraiser Saturday, 5-3-08, at Tres Lobos Grill & Bar, 381 Douglas Avenue, Holland, MI. A Silent Auction will be held to benefit both counties. Guest Speaker to be announced.
TIME: 6:00 p.m., Happy Hour with Cash Bar / 7:00 p.m., Dinner
DONATION: $30.00 per person / $15.00 per Student
CONTACT: Linda Reynolds, 269/694-6523, for tickets or additional information
The Gladwin County Democratic Party is hosting their "4th Annual Pig Roast" Fundraiser Saturday, 7-19-08, at the Ross Lake Park, Beaverton, MI—on M-18 just north of the bridge in Beaverton, MI. Our major fundraiser of the year featuring: Pulled Pork (barbequed on-site) – Live Music – Plenty of Great Company – Lots of Recreational Opportunities for families of all ages! We want to get out the message that only Democratic elected officials can change the political landscape in any positive and meaningful way.
DONATION: $10.00 Adults / $25.00 Family (1 or 2 Adults and all Minor Children)
$50.00 Gold Ticket. Same as the Family ticket except it is intended for people who want to make a bigger difference. As the ticket explains: I want to make an extra contribution to the Party.
As a Democrat, I know that my extra contribution brings extra satisfaction, not extra privileges.
CONTACT: Bob Frei, 989/435-3598
Democracy For America Training Academy in Lansing, MI
Saturday June 7th through Sunday June 8th
9am-6pm each day.
You have the power, now learn the skills! The Democracy for America Training Academy is coming to Lansing, MI for two days of exciting campaign training.
How many votes will it take to win in November? How do you find the perfect message and get it out to voters in your district? How will you raise enough money to pay for it all?
The DFA Training Academy will help you answer these questions and more.
At the DFA Training Academy, top campaign consultants with decades of experience give you the skills to run a winning campaign. Topics include: field planning, voter contact, fundraising, communications, volunteer recruitment and more.
Attendees will also get to hear directly from some of the most exciting 2008 candidates in their area and get a copy of the DFA Training Manual packed with over 180 pages of winning campaign info.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day and a social event will be organized Saturday evening so you can mingle and network with other activists in your area.
The training will run from 9am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
If you plan on attending this training and have specific questions, call our Training Department hotline at DFA at 802-651-3200 Ext. 191.
If you are a candidate running for office and plan on attending, please email us at training(at)democracyforamerica.com and let us know.
For more info on the DFA Training Academy visit: www.democracyforamerica.com/training
Monthly Flint, MI Progressive Caucus Meeting
2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30:00 PM
Asbury United Methodist Church, Flint
Mid-Michigan DFA Monthly Meeting
First Wed of each month, 7:00 PM
SEIU Local
1026 E. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone Number: 517-482-1737
Farmington Hills Club Meeting
Farmington / Farmington Hills Democratic Club
Third Wednesday of Every Month
Starting at 7:30pm
Web: http://www.ffhdc.org
Phone: 248-615-9119
Location: Varies...call or check out website for more info.
Pontiac Democratic Club
Third Saturday of Every Month
Starting at 10:00am
Pontiac City Hall
47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
Phone: 248-338-7765
Location: Pontiac City Hall, 47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
And for those who want to combine socializing with politics, here are some Michigan Drinking Liberally groups:
Ann Arbor, Michigan
* Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7pm
* Leopold Bros., 523 S Main St (between Packard and Madison by RR tracks)
* Hosted by Jenay Karlson, Leah Hanzlicek and Jeffrey Schultz, annarbor (at) drinkingliberally.org
Grand Rapids, Michigan
* Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Graydon's Crossing, 1223 Plainfield Ave NE (just north of Leonard)
* This month, we're meeting on Tuesday, 4 March at 7:00 for a Primary Results Watch Party
* Hosted by Brent Geers and Phil Skaggs, grandrapids (at) drinkingliberally.org
Houghton, Michigan
* Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
* Keweenaw Brewing Company, 408 Shelden Ave (Downtown Houghton)
* http://drinkingliberally.wikispaces.com
* Hosted by Jeremy Sandrik and Jon Maxwell, houghton (at) drinkingliberally.org
Lansing, Michigan
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Reno's East, 1310 Abbott Rd, East Lansing (Corner of Abbott and Saginaw)
* Hosted by Julielyn Gibbons, lansing (at) drinkingliberally.org
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
* Second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 pm onward
* Mountain Town Brewing Company, 506 W Broadway St
* Hosted by Abhik Roy, Will Tomlinson, Scott Dunn and Brandon Mayer, mtpleasant (at) drinkingliberally.org
Oakland County, Michigan
* Third Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* Rochester Mills Beer Company, 410 Water St, Rochester (Downtown Rochester)
* Great food and some great brews, bring a hunger and a thirst for Democracy!
* Hosted by Ron Wasczenski, oaklandcounty (at) drinkingliberally.org
The Huron County Democratic Party is hosting their annual "Spaghetti Feed" Fundraiser Sunday, 4-13-08, at the Pasta House, 337 Main Street, Kindle, MI. One of the Special Guests include: State Rep. Terry Brown, who will be addressing the group sometime between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a great buffet with us at one of the few Democrat-owned and operated restaurants in the Upper Thumb! - take-outs available too! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity - Upper Thumb Chapter. Please make checks payable to : Huron County Democratic Party and mail to : HCDP, P.O. Box 41, Bad Axe MI 48413 to be received by April 10, 2008 - donations also accepted at the door.
TIME: 1:00p.m.- 5:00p.m.
DONATION: $10.00 per person
CONTACT: David McDonald, "Spaghetti Feed" Chair, at (989)-269-7674 or davidamcd_at_sbcglobal.net
2008 Health Care Leader Forum: The Value Chain Approach—Maximizing Value
On April 14–15, 2008, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Detroit Regional Chamber will sponsor a forum examining the "value chain" perspective of health care delivery in the U.S. The program will discuss how the value chain approach would lead to improvement in health care quality, reduction in costs, and increased user accessibility.
Our speaker at the evening reception on April 14, 2008, will be Ron Gettelfinger, president of the United Auto Workers, UAW. In light of the new collective agreement of 2007, the UAW membership will become a recipient as well as a major provider and payer of health care services. We look forward to a most interesting and thought-provoking evening, as Gettelfinger discusses the prospective issues that need to be addressed and the challenges that this new arrangement has created.
This year's featured speaker will be Professor Elizabeth Teisberg who will describe how focusing on creation of value to the patient will create greater competition and efficiency in the health care delivery system. In addition, there will be a series of speakers and panels that would examine the value chain issue more closely from the prospective of the consumer, provider, regulator and, of course, the medical professional.
Register and more info here.
The Shiawassee County Party is hosting their "14th Annual Pasta & Politics" Fundraiser Friday, 4-18-08, at GiGi's House of Catering, 3144 E. M-21, Corunna, MI 48817. Speaker to be announced.
TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
DONATION: $20.00 per person (2 for $35.00) / $15.00 Seniors & Students (2 for $25.00) $10.00 Children 10 and under
CONTACT: Carol Spaniola, 989/743-3293, 517 W. Corunna Ave., Corunna, MI 48817 or e-mail: cburger7_at_verizon.net
The Muskegon County Democratic Party is hosting their "Annual Ball" Fundraiser Saturday, 4-19-08, at the Oakridge Country Club, 513 Pontaluna Road, Muskegon, MI. This is a 'Black Tie Optional' event! A great opportunity to meet and greet some great Democrats.
TIME: 5:30 p.m., Reception / 7:00 p.m.(approximately), Dinner and Entertainment
DONATION: $40.00 per person
CONTACT: Gary Conrad, 231/722-2254 or 231/893-0191 for additional information
The Allegan and Ottawa County Democratic Parties are hosting a "Cinco de Mayo Fiesta" Fundraiser Saturday, 5-3-08, at Tres Lobos Grill & Bar, 381 Douglas Avenue, Holland, MI. A Silent Auction will be held to benefit both counties. Guest Speaker to be announced.
TIME: 6:00 p.m., Happy Hour with Cash Bar / 7:00 p.m., Dinner
DONATION: $30.00 per person / $15.00 per Student
CONTACT: Linda Reynolds, 269/694-6523, for tickets or additional information
The Gladwin County Democratic Party is hosting their "4th Annual Pig Roast" Fundraiser Saturday, 7-19-08, at the Ross Lake Park, Beaverton, MI—on M-18 just north of the bridge in Beaverton, MI. Our major fundraiser of the year featuring: Pulled Pork (barbequed on-site) – Live Music – Plenty of Great Company – Lots of Recreational Opportunities for families of all ages! We want to get out the message that only Democratic elected officials can change the political landscape in any positive and meaningful way.
DONATION: $10.00 Adults / $25.00 Family (1 or 2 Adults and all Minor Children)
$50.00 Gold Ticket. Same as the Family ticket except it is intended for people who want to make a bigger difference. As the ticket explains: I want to make an extra contribution to the Party.
As a Democrat, I know that my extra contribution brings extra satisfaction, not extra privileges.
CONTACT: Bob Frei, 989/435-3598
Democracy For America Training Academy in Lansing, MI
Saturday June 7th through Sunday June 8th
9am-6pm each day.
You have the power, now learn the skills! The Democracy for America Training Academy is coming to Lansing, MI for two days of exciting campaign training.
How many votes will it take to win in November? How do you find the perfect message and get it out to voters in your district? How will you raise enough money to pay for it all?
The DFA Training Academy will help you answer these questions and more.
At the DFA Training Academy, top campaign consultants with decades of experience give you the skills to run a winning campaign. Topics include: field planning, voter contact, fundraising, communications, volunteer recruitment and more.
Attendees will also get to hear directly from some of the most exciting 2008 candidates in their area and get a copy of the DFA Training Manual packed with over 180 pages of winning campaign info.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day and a social event will be organized Saturday evening so you can mingle and network with other activists in your area.
The training will run from 9am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
If you plan on attending this training and have specific questions, call our Training Department hotline at DFA at 802-651-3200 Ext. 191.
If you are a candidate running for office and plan on attending, please email us at training(at)democracyforamerica.com and let us know.
For more info on the DFA Training Academy visit: www.democracyforamerica.com/training
Monthly Flint, MI Progressive Caucus Meeting
2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30:00 PM
Asbury United Methodist Church, Flint
Mid-Michigan DFA Monthly Meeting
First Wed of each month, 7:00 PM
SEIU Local
1026 E. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone Number: 517-482-1737
Farmington Hills Club Meeting
Farmington / Farmington Hills Democratic Club
Third Wednesday of Every Month
Starting at 7:30pm
Web: http://www.ffhdc.org
Phone: 248-615-9119
Location: Varies...call or check out website for more info.
Pontiac Democratic Club
Third Saturday of Every Month
Starting at 10:00am
Pontiac City Hall
47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
Phone: 248-338-7765
Location: Pontiac City Hall, 47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
And for those who want to combine socializing with politics, here are some Michigan Drinking Liberally groups:
Ann Arbor, Michigan
* Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7pm
* Leopold Bros., 523 S Main St (between Packard and Madison by RR tracks)
* Hosted by Jenay Karlson, Leah Hanzlicek and Jeffrey Schultz, annarbor (at) drinkingliberally.org
Grand Rapids, Michigan
* Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Graydon's Crossing, 1223 Plainfield Ave NE (just north of Leonard)
* This month, we're meeting on Tuesday, 4 March at 7:00 for a Primary Results Watch Party
* Hosted by Brent Geers and Phil Skaggs, grandrapids (at) drinkingliberally.org
Houghton, Michigan
* Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
* Keweenaw Brewing Company, 408 Shelden Ave (Downtown Houghton)
* http://drinkingliberally.wikispaces.com
* Hosted by Jeremy Sandrik and Jon Maxwell, houghton (at) drinkingliberally.org
Lansing, Michigan
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Reno's East, 1310 Abbott Rd, East Lansing (Corner of Abbott and Saginaw)
* Hosted by Julielyn Gibbons, lansing (at) drinkingliberally.org
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
* Second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 pm onward
* Mountain Town Brewing Company, 506 W Broadway St
* Hosted by Abhik Roy, Will Tomlinson, Scott Dunn and Brandon Mayer, mtpleasant (at) drinkingliberally.org
Oakland County, Michigan
* Third Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* Rochester Mills Beer Company, 410 Water St, Rochester (Downtown Rochester)
* Great food and some great brews, bring a hunger and a thirst for Democracy!
* Hosted by Ron Wasczenski, oaklandcounty (at) drinkingliberally.org
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