Have you purchased your ticket for the Sept 8th Dash playoff game? The tickets are selling rapidly. Please join us for some fun in the park. Call the office if you need help in purchasing your ticket online. Have you told at least five friends to go vote early for the mid-terms election?
We need to vote early and support the judges, school board candidates, county commissioner candidates, Billy Kennedy, Elaine Marshall, Linda Garrou, Jerry Herron, Susan Frye, Earline Parmon, Larry Womble, Mel Watt and all Democrats.
We will be having additional orientations for all Democrats who want to volunteer to work on the North Carolina State Coordinated campaign to elect all Democrats. Remember to call Cindy at 724-5941 to volunteer.
It's time for all Democrats to roll up our sleeves and work to elect Democrats.
Your Chair, Fleming El-Amin
Coordinated Campaign Training - August 31st and September 1st
Back by popular demand, there will be two more coordinated campaign training sessions at FCDP HQ, tomorrow Tuesday Aug 31st and Wednesday Sept.1st. Both sessions will begin at 6 PM and will end no later than 7:30 PM. Call 724-5941 for more information or to RSVP.
Senior Democrats Breakfast Forum on Wednesday, September 1st
The Senior Democrats will meet this coming Wednesday (Sept.1st) morning at the Omega House at 9 am. This open discussion will include the right-wing movement to "adjust" both the 14th and 17th amendments to the constitution and any other topics that might come up.
Forysth County Democratic Womens’ Luncheon - Wednesday, September 15th
Please join us for the Wednesday, September 15 monthly luncheon, 12:30, at the FCDP HQ, 1128 Burke St. Our special guest will be Sen. Linda Garrou. Come learn about the NC Women Vote project, too! If you would like to order a deli sandwich, please click on the link below. Of course, you are welcome to bring your own lunch or drink. All good Democrats are invited to attend!
Hispanics from all over North Carolina met on Saturday to elect officers and formally establish the newly formed Hispanic-American Democrats of North Carolina. The Hispanic-American Democrats of North Carolina will advise the North Carolina Democratic Party on issues, strategy, and policy pertaining to the Latino community. The organization also has the responsibility to take an active role and promote inclusion, outreach, and empowerment of North Carolinians of Hispanic descent in the political process for the benefit of the North Carolina Democratic Party and Democrats seeking public offic.
2010 NCDP Coordinated Campaign Fundraiser
Thursday August 26th, 5:30 to 7 pm. At the home of Bruce and Heather Thompson in Raleigh Guests include Governor Bev Perdue and Democratic U.S. Nominee Elaine Marshall For more information and to RSVP Please Contact Sara Forman, 919.821.2777 x206 or
or Sallie Leslie, x205 or
Democrats at the DASH - September 8th!
Forsyth County Democratic Party has been invited to a night with the DASH for the first playoff game on September 8th For easy, online purchases, please go to the link below, using the special code DEMOCRAT https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=dash&o=81101&g=73 Easy for everyone! Tickets will be $9.00 and you get a free baseball cap too. What could be better??? Billy Kennedy will be there...that's what!! All candidates are invited to come as well. It will be an exciting evening for All Democrats as we come together to support our DASH.
Jerry Herron for Sheriff Raffle
Jerry's campaign is raffling off a Samsung Home Theatre System which includes a Samsung 55" LED-LCD HDTV and a Samsung Blu-Ray Disc Player. The entire prize package is worth $3,379.97. The drawing will be Sept. 25th, 6 PM at the West Central Community Center. Winner does not have to be present at drawing. Tickets are only $5 each!! and can be bought from the Committee to Elect Herron for Sheriff or call FCDP, 724-5941 for more information.
A message from Turning North Carolina Blue
From the end of the 2008 election cycle through July, 2010, Democrats and Republicans have experienced net losses in voter registration while Unaffiliated registrations have risen substantially.
We believe that unregistered citizens of North Carolina are decidedly Democratic in their values and that registering and motivating these voters is critical to sustaining a Party committed not to the interests of the few, but one dedicated to creating opportunities for ALL our citizens to reach their fullest potential and aspirations. If you are interested in our Voter Registration effort, please contact us or if you would like specific statistics please call FCDP at 724-5941 and we will try to give you that information.
Meet Susan Frye, candidate for Forsyth County Clerk of Court, on September 11th and 12th
Susan Frye, candidate for Forsyth County Clerk of Court invites you to not just one but TWO events!! Please join Susan and many other candidates running for positions in the 2010 election for a couple of Meet and Greets. Susan will be at Harmon Park in Kernersville on Saturday, September 11th from 4-8 pm. There will be a Bounce Castle for the kids, John Barrow's famous race car and a Free Hot Dog Dinner! If you can't make it to Kernersville on Saturday, come to the Clemmons Civic Center on Sunday, September 12th from 2-6 pm. Bounce Castle, Free Hot Dog Dinner and lots of Democrats!! (donations are always most appreciated!)
A Message from Leto Copeley in support of Judge Bob Hunter for North Carolina Supreme Court.
In judicial races, most people just aren't very familiar with the candidates. That's why it is so important to spread the word about those who are best qualified to serve on our courts. This coming fall, voters will be deciding who should fill a vacancy on the North Carolina Supreme Court. I am writing to share with you my strong support for Judge Bob Hunter in that race.
Judge Hunter has served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals for 12 years, and during that time he has earned a reputation for fairness and common sense. Before taking the bench, Judge Hunter practiced law in Marion for 29 years and represented McDowell County in the General Assembly for 18 years. Unquestionably, Judge Hunter has the depth and breadth of experience we need on our Supreme Court. He has been endorsed by all the legal organizations making endorsements in his race, including the NC Association of Women Attorneys. We need Judge Hunter on our Supreme Court..
Gov. Perdue Signs Bills to Protect N.C. Soldiers and their Families
Gov. Bev Perdue this week signed four bills that aid North Carolinians serving on active duty in the military and their families. She signed the bills Wednesday at the Morrisville base for the 130th Air Reconnaissance Battalion of the N.C. National Guard with National Guard troops and family members of fallen soldiers present.
Caterpillar Inc., the largest maker of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines in the world, will build a new manufacturing plant in Forsyth County. The company plans to create 392 jobs over the next five years and invest $426 million. The project was made possible in part by state grants from the Job Development Investment Grant program and One North Carolina Fund.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) is headquartered in Peoria, Ill., and has nearly 300 operations in 40 countries and employs nearly 95,000 people. In Winston-Salem, Caterpillar plans to construct an approximately 850,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for the machining, assembly, test and painting of axle assemblies for large mining machines.
For more information about Caterpillar, including job opportunities, visit www.cat.com.
Governor Signs Bill to Protect North Carolina Coast from Oil Spill Damages
Gov. Perdue on Monday, August 2nd, signed Senate Bill 836 to protect North Carolina’s coastline by lifting the cap on damages that can be recovered as the result of an offshore oil spill and strengthening the review process related to the permitting of offshore fossil fuel facilities. The legislation will protect North Carolina’s coastal communities from potential disasters such as the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. he Gulf oil spill.
Gov. Bev Perdue on Tuesday, August 3rd, signed Senate Bill 675, the Medicaid Anti-Kickback law, part of her proposed package of initiatives to fight fraud, waste and abuse in the state’s Medicaid system. These actions, announced in the spring with Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Lanier Cansler and included in the governor’s budget and legislative package, could potentially save millions by ferreting out unethical providers that bill Medicaid for services their patients did not need.
For a "$5 for the Fifth" donation, parents and kids can come down to 1128 Burke Street (next to Burke Street Pizza) between 10 and 3 pm on both Tuesday, August 3rd and Tuesday, August 10th to pick up poster board and markers plus an idea sheet to make a poster for Billy Kennedy for Congress! Take your materials home and make a super poster to be used at our Sign Rally on Tuesday, August 17th. Materials can be picked up anytime between 10 and 3 that day or Tuesday, August 10th. Of course, you can use your own supplies from home, as well. Tuesday, August 3rd and Tuesday, August 10th FCDP Headquarters Poster Pick-up!
Winston-Salem GoExpo - Saturday, September 25th
The City of Winston-Salem is having its first GoExpo on Saturday, September 25, 2010. GoExpo wants to present products, services, resources and information that promote healthier, more ecologically sound lifestyles, and that educate attendees about the impact of consumer actions and choices on the environment. Exhibitors will include companies, government and non-profits whose products and operations have (or will soon have) significantly reduced environmental impact, and promote long-term sustainability. Visit the City's website to see how you can get involved as an exhibitor, or be a volunteer at GoExpo. www.goexpows.com.
Sign Rallies for Billy Kennedy
Forsyth County will be holding sign rallies at busy intersections in the next few weeks. If you are interested in showing your support for Billy in his race to unseat Virginia Foxx at one or more of these events, please call Zack Wortman at 336-406-5389.
Billy Kennedy at Five Points - Tuesday, August 17th Billy Kennedy is coming to the Five Points Sign Rally on Tuesday, August 17th 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Please come and support Billy Kennedy with your own poster or hold one of Billy's yard signs. The rally will be at the intersection of Miller Street, Stratford Road and Country Club Road. Please bring water. Ample parking is available if you go down Stratford Road to Runnymede and drive to where you'll see other cars parked at the dead end.
Following the Sign Rally: You are cordially invited to a special event for Billy Kennedy, NC Congressional Candidate, 5th District. Candidate Billy Kennedy will give an update on how the campaign is progressing and answer questions regarding his position on "your hot topic"! www.billykennedyforcongress.com
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 6 - 8 pm Foothills Brewing, 638 West 4th Street Winston Salem, NC $15/person plus drinks Appetizers will be provided RSVP: Victoria N Scott, 336-413-2002,
Come canvass for Billy Kennedy!
This election has never been more winnable! We are now only 3,500 votes away from winning Forsyth for Billy! With just 81 days until early voting starts, this is a doable task. Breaking this down, we need to reach 52 people a day. If we come together, this is doable. Billy is going to win this from the grassroots--and you ARE the grassroots.. Sign up today!
Canvasses run every day, Monday through Friday starting at 5:30, Saturday at 9:30, Sunday at 2:30. Please call Trish Kahle to get involved: 860-628-1793 or
-- We are FIRED UP AND READY TO GO!
Car Magnets for Billy Kennedy!
The Billy Kennedy for Congress campaign is gaining momentum, and Anne Wilson is seeking folks willing to purchase car magnets at $25 per set (excellent price!) to put on both sides of your car to further raise consciousness and visibility of Billy's candidacy. The campaign does not have funds allotted for this purpose, so you would in essence be making a donation to the campaign by purchasing the magnets which will be similar to his yard signs. A limited number of sets are on order, ready for the "wearing" by Monday, August 2. If you are interested, please call HQ at 724-5941 or by emailing Anne at
You can pick up and pay at Billy Kennedy's Forsyth HQ, housed at 1128 Burke Street . Join this exciting campaign by helping spread Billy's name throughout the county and beyond!
Obama Administration Accomplishments
Since becoming our 44th President, Barack Obama has accomplished much in a relatively short time. Our intention is to list all he has done and update it on a regular basis. Please check out the latest list of accomplishments here.
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Have you purchased your ticket for the Sept 8th Dash playoff game? The tickets are selling rapidly. Please join us for some fun in the park. Call the office if you need help in purchasing your ticket online. Have you told at least five friends to go vote early for the mid-terms election? 
Please join us for the Wednesday, September 15 monthly luncheon, 12:30, at the FCDP HQ, 1128 Burke St. Our special guest will be Sen. Linda Garrou. Come learn about the NC Women Vote project, too! If you would like to order a deli sandwich, please click on the link below. Of course, you are welcome to bring your own lunch or drink. All good Democrats are invited to attend!