Please join us at the next LJDC meeting to hear

CHRISTOPHER A. “KIP” BYRNE

speak on

“The Prospects for a Democratic Victory in November”

on Sunday, August 17 from 2-4 pm
Riford La Jolla Library
7775 Draper Avenue, La Jolla
off Pearl Street

Kip Byrne is a partner in Bates and Byrne, LLC located “inside the Beltway” in Washington, D.C.

He has more than 30 years of legal, managerial, and business experience. The FDIC has relied on him for such sensitive tasks as leading the investigation and legal proceedings resulting in the imprisonment of Charles Keating at Lincoln Savings & Loan and investigating Neil Bush (the President’s brother) at Silverado Savings Association.

Mr. Byrne graduated from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and Catholic University of America Law School, in Washington, D.C.

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$25,000 CHALLENGE – DEMOCRATIC VICTORY FUND

We still need five people to organize calling of club members to raise $250 each to benefit Sherri Lightner and Mike Aguirre.
Call Derek at 858-457-0246.

Because wealthy Republicans are organizing to defeat Michael Aguirre and Sherri Lightner, the board is proposing that the club raise $25,000 from our members and their friends to insure victory for Mike and Sherri.
The money will be donated to the San Diego County Democratic Party to be used to educate voters about Mike and Sherri. Political clubs may not contribute to candidates in City of San Diego races.
Our proposal is for 10 club members to be assigned 10 other club members to be contacted and asked to contribute $250 each from their own resources, projects or help from their friends,* resulting in a total of $25,000. That’s 10 X 10 X $250 - Right?
If we succeed, this would be the largest amount any Democratic Club in San Diego ever contributed. Our deadline for getting the money is October 1st.
*PS – Only registered Democrats may donate to the party for stated purposes. Others may donate to the party in general.

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COMING EVENTS:

LIGHTNER FUNDRAISER
Wednesday, August 13th, 5:30-7:30 pm.
Fundraising Cocktail Reception to Support Sherri Lightner, Candidate for the San Diego City Council, District 1.
At the oceanfront home of Harle Montgomery, 1660 Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla 92037. Valet parking provided.
Suggested Contribution: $270 Host Level; $150 Sponsor Level, $100 Minimum.
RSVP to (619) 239-1721 or leslie@kmstrategies.net

AGUIRRE FUNDRAISER
Wednesday, August 20th, 6:00-8:00 pm.
Fundraising Reception to re-elect Mike Aguirre as San Diego City Attorney
At the oceanfront home of Harle Montgomery, 1660 Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla 92037. Valet parking provided. Gourmet Hors D’oeuvres by Chef Noreen Haygood, beer and wine
Suggested donation: $25-$320
RSVP to Jennifer Lambert, 858-273-5027 or e-mail jlambert006@san.rr.com

OBAMA ACCEPTANCE SPEECH PARTY
At the home of Derek & Nancy Casady and Jerry & Jennifer Phelps.
August 28, 6:00-? (speech slated for 7:00 pm).
8412 Sugarman Drive, La Jolla. Just come!

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DR. JOHN LEE EVANS
Candidate For School Board,
San Diego City Schools – District A

For more information see:
http://www.evansforschoolboard.com
Read letter of support from Francine Busby

SHERRI LIGHTNER is our club's City Council District One endorsed candidate.
Sherri's campaign office is open in Kearny Mesa, 8316 Clairemont Mesa Drive, suite 203
– phone (858) 454-4764.
Please call office manager Jessica to volunteer at the office or to walk precincts – any amount of time is welcome.
Yard Signs are available.

2008 CLUB OFFICERS
President: Derek Casady
First Vice President: Gerry Senda
Vice-President Membership: Mike McQuary
Secretary: Marie Foley
Treasurer: Jennifer Lambert

NOTES:

The La Jolla Democratic Club Annual Fundraiser

The Annual La Jolla Democratic Club Fundraiser was held Sunday June 22 at the Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery. About 25 members and guests had a chance to socialize while enjoying pizza, salads, and ice cream sundaes. Bryan McCullough gave a presentation on the current status of red and blue states and some possible scenarios for the November election. Former U.S. Congressman Jim Bates discussed and shared his insights on the local and national campaigns. The food was good, the presentations were interesting, and the company was great!

Saturday Morning Political Wake-Up and Catch-Up at the Pannikin
Join us for a morning wake-up and catch-up on the political happenings and current events each Saturday morning from 9-10 am at Pannikin Coffee and Tea (7467 Girard Street in La Jolla, North of D. G.Will's Book Store).
For information call Michael McQuary (858-272-6565)

INTRODUCING THE LJDC BOOK CLUB - a political book exchange at our meetings where members may borrow from each other. The following will be available at our July 20 meeting: “Living History” by Hillary Rodham Clinton, “What Happened” by Scott McClellan, “Dreams from my Father” and The Audacity of Hope” by Barack Obama, “Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot” by Al Franken.

Radio – Talk show host, Stacey Taylor of Air America is now on 1700 AM in San Diego from 4-7 pm. And Michael Jackson is back at 540 AM from 9-11 am.

GO (GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING) TEAM

This program has been organized by the San Diego County Democratic Party. Our team and the others in every part of the county are working to make sure that Democratic Party information is available to everyone.  We would like to reach all our La Jolla neighbors for the June primary and certainly before the November general election.  Multiple precincts are available to neighborhood organizers and leaders.  Volunteers help get registered Democrats signed up for absentee ballots and Decline-to-States to request a Democratic Party ballot.  For more information, contact either of our coordinators:
Marcia Bookstein, Marciabookstein@gmail.com
858 457-3024 or Kami Olsson, kot@san.rr.com
858 454-9741

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Getting to Know You . . .

Karl-Erik and Helen Hansson
Karl is from Sweden, had three years graduate study at Columbia before joining the U.N. as an economist for 31 years and led missions all over the world
Helen is from Toronto... more

Please send us a profile of yourself. We are proud of our members and would like to know more about each one. Thanks
Email contacts: jlambert006@san.rr.com or webmaster@lajollademocrats.org

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Pay your 2008 dues now to make a difference...
Link to printable form
MEMBERSHIP REMINDER: All yearly club dues are due in January 2008. The club members voted to have all yearly dues paid in January of each year for the calendar year ending in December. Memberships are accepted all year but will be renewed each January. Feel free to send in your 2008 memberships now Many thanks to all who have paid.

INFORMATION
The DIRECT eNewsletter for Democrats:
For a complete listing of county political events FREE, log onto http://www.sddemocrats.org/direct_current.htm

Every second Tuesday – SD County Democratic Central Committee meets, 7 pm, State of California Building, Basement Conference Room, 1350 Front St. (corner of Ash and Front Streets, use Union St. entrance)(858) 277-3367.
SD County Democratic Central Committee Headquarters; (858) 277-3367 – 8304 Clairemont
Mesa Blvd, Ste 108, Kearny Office Pk– just west of I-163
Every 2nd Wednesday - a contact list of elected officials is on the Union Tribune op-ed page.

EMAIL The club will email the newsletter to those of you with email access in order to save money for the political work. To receive your newsletter by email please send your email address to Jennifer Lambert at jlambert006@san.rr.com