WASHINGTON STATE—11TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS THE 11TH DISTRICT JOURNAL
AUGUST 2004 — VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8
Official Call 11th Legislative District Democrats Endorsement Meeting
Wednesday August 18, 2004—6:00 pm (please note day and time change)
Renton Carpenters Hall 231 Burnett Avenue North
Light supper will be served and timeline for the event is included on page 3
11th Legislative District Democrats State Representative—Position 2 Candidate Forum Featuring Bob Hasegawa, Rosemary Quesenberry, Ed Prince, and Marvin Rosete
Wednesday August 11, 2004 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm
Renton Carpenters Hall
231 Burnett Avenue North
Sponsored by the 11th LD Democrats Open to the Public
Candidates File for Public Office July 26-30, 2004 marked a flurry of candidates filing for office at King County Records and Elections in Seattle and with the Secretary of State Offices in Olympia for statewide positions. Membership Chair George Summers hand-carried the 58 PCO applications, now listed at the web- site of the Elections office at, http://www.metrokc.gov/elections/contests/ contests.aspx. Filing for 11th LD—State Senator and State Representa- tives from the 11th Legislative District were:
Senator Margarita Prentice-D, Jennifer Christensen-L, Bill Roenicke-R. Representative—Position 1: Zack Hudgins-D, Elizabeth Harris-R. Includes guest speakers, steak Representative—Position 2: Ed Prince-D, Marvin Rosete-D, Rosemary barbeque, silent auction Quesenberry-D, Bob Hasegawa-D, John Potter-R, Ruth Gibb-R. and raffle (Bold lettering indicates incumbents) AUGUST 2004 — VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 PAGE 2
KCDCC Summer Picnic 11TH LD DEMOCRATS-ENDORSED August 14th Senator Margarita Prentice: Please join candidates and elected officials at our annual Summer pic- 419 John A. Cherberg building nic. It will take place on Saturday August 14th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at Post Office Box 40411 the home of Chair, Greg Rodriguez, 1934 31st Ave South in Seattle. Olympia, WA 98504-0411 The cost is only $20 and includes food and beverage. You may RSVP 360-786-7616 / FAX 360-786-1999 and prepay by accessing the KCDCC website. If you would like to pay [email protected] at the door or by check, please RSVP through Greg at [email protected]. This is a great opportunity to casually visit with can- Representative Velma Veloria: didates and fellow Democrats before our August 17th endorsement 330 John L. O’Brien Building meeting. Post Office Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 360-786-7862 / FAX 360-786-7317 [email protected] Primary Ballot Update
New Post as of July 19th! Representative Zack Hudgins: After the recent State Supreme Court decision upheld the Montana 317 John L. O’Brien Building style Primary system, it is our goal as the King County Democrats and Post Office Box 40600 the goal of the elections office to inform voters as much as possible. Olympia, WA 98504-0600 The new ballot design and latest information is available at the King 360-786-7956 / FAX County Records and Elections website, http://www.metrokc.gov/ [email protected]
US Senator Patty Murray 2004 Re-Election Campaign Kick-Off
Thursday August 5, 2004—7:30 am Breakfast
“Quest Field Plaza—800 Occidental Avenue South—Seattle
Free and Open to the Public RSVP to Meggan Stein 206-286-9199
2003-2004 11th LD—Executive Board
Cheryl and Chuck Laney worked into the wee hours of the morn- Officers: ing of 7/10/2004, readying the float for the Tukwila Days Cele- Chair Susan Sheary 425-228-4729 [email protected] bration. Vice-Chair Edward Prince 206-246-8747 [email protected] Treasurer Chuck Laney 425-260-5824 [email protected] WSDCC - M Azziem Underwood 425-430-2652 [email protected] WSDCC - F Pat Fletcher 425-271-0992 [email protected] KCDCC—M Marc Kearns 253-852-4756 KCDCC - F Bonnie Harger 425-255-8419 [email protected] KCDCC - M Alt Robin Jones 425-228-4396 [email protected] KCDCC - F Alt Secretary Jeannette Kelley 425-226-0382 Parlmntrn /SAA John Guevarra 206-762-3848 [email protected]
Appointments: Membership George Summers 206-244-6032 [email protected] Registrar Robin Guevarra 206-762-3848 [email protected] Telephone Tree Meg Ulbricht 425-277-0267 [email protected] KCDCC - LAC Patricia Hudson 206-439-9063 [email protected] Raffle Azziem Underwood
Refreshments Emily Willoughby 206-241-5885 [email protected] The 11th District Democrats entry in the Tukwila Days Parade, MaryLou Gilbert 425-255-1302 [email protected] July 10, 2004. Senator Margarita Prentice, Reps Zack Hudgins Consultant Jennifer Davis Hayes 206-768-0105 [email protected] and Velma Veloria on the float designed and built by Cheryl and Webmaster Alene Brede 425-227-6996 [email protected] Chuck Laney. Photos by Chuck Laney AUGUST 2004 — VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 PAGE 3
11th Legislative District Democrats Endorsement Meeting Wednesday August 18, 2004—6:00 pm Renton Carpenters Hall—231 Burnett Avenue North
Agenda
6:00 pm Light Supper Served
6:15 pm Call to order, Flag Salute, Approval of Agenda, Previous Meeting Minutes Approval of new PCOs
6:25 pm Introduction of Moderator, Susan Palmer Review of Timeline
6:30 pm Endorsements Begin
1) US Congressional Districts: 7th, 8th, and 9th
2) State Offices: Governor Lt. Governor Secretary of State State Treasurer (Michael Murphy-Endorsed) State Auditor Attorney General Commissioner of Public Lands Superintendent of Public Instruction Insurance Commissioner
2) 11th LD Senator and Representatives Margarita Prentice—Endorsed Zack Hudgins—Endorsed Position 2: Bob Hasegawa — A very proud time for What a Convention Rosemary Quesenberry Democrats all over this land. Congratulations to all Ed Prince Delegates and Alternates and to the Democratic Na- Marvin Rosete tional Committee. We move forward in President Clin- ton’s words, SEND JOHN KERRY! 3) Judges ————————————————————————- Thank you to everyone who participated in the 4) Initiatives and Referendums festivals of July: Tukwila Days, Renton River Days, and Rolling Thunder. You are great Democrats, one Good of the order and all. Adjourn And, Meg Ulbricht: we love you and admire your courage and effort in support of the Democratic Party. Please Letters will be sent early next week to all candidates and take care of yourself and mend initiative/referendum campaigns, officially inviting them to that foot. We need you!! attend and give a brief overview, provide questionnaires (KCDCC), and ask for endorsement. Detailed timeline will be included in the package. PCO/Paid Members will also receive a copy.
AUGUST 2004 — VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 PAGE 4
2003—2004 PRECINCT COMMITTEE OFFICERS (PCOs) (67)
Precinct PCO Precinct PCO
AQUALINE Jeffrey Fornalski ARBOR LAKE George Summers BEVERLY Martha Koester BUR 11-0009 Bob Bailey BUR 11-0298 Jimmy Matta BUR 11-0562 Don Bennett BUR 11—0824 James Weythman BUR 11-0957 Lawrence Freeburn (Acting) CAMPBELL HILL Senator Margarita Prentice CANDLEWOOD Kara Ralston DELORIS Daniel Church FAIRVILLE Azziem Underwood FAIRWEATHER Barbara Burke (Acting) FRUITLAND Marc Kearns GAILE Bonnie Harger GLENDALE Ron Nelson IMPALA Karan Gill (Acting) IOWA Sarah Fuelling JUTLAND Stephen Holmes * MAPLE GLEN James Flynn MAPLEWOOD Rosemary Quesenberry (Acting) MILDRED Jason Alley MILITARY ROAD Patricia Hudson RNT-11-0967 Charles Doyle RNT-11-0980 Sandel DeMastus RNT 11-0981 Charles Kuney RNT-11-0985 Don Tinker RNT-11-0986 Pat Fletcher (Acting) RNT 11-0988 Charles Laney RNT 11-0992 Mary Lou Gilbert (Acting) RNT-11-0996 Susan Palmer RNT-11-0997 Shirley A. Gaunt-Smith * RNT 11-1006 Bruce Hulse RNT-11-1008 Alene Brede (Acting) RNT 11-1012 Janice Coleman (Acting) RNT 11-2472 Teresa Giles RNT-11-2581 Roberta Abhold RNT 11-2739 Robin Jones ROGER Mickie Stewart (Acting) ROSEBURG John McMahon SEA 11-1256 Jennifer Davis Hayes SEA 11-1550 Robin Guevarra SEA 11-1552 Ardis Brokaw (Acting) SEA 11-1597 Representative Velma Veloria SEA 11-1598 Chad Castillo SEA-11-1600 Charles Chestnut * SEA 11-1602 Tom Knoblauch SEA-11-1621 Jay Hollingsworth * SEA 11-1622 Jeanne Legault SEA 11-1624 Joshua Villarreal SEA 11-1638 Kay Lutz SEA 11-1928 Louise Parry SEA 11-1941 Roger Valdez SEA 11-1942 Jon Gould SEA 11-1946 Dee Wakenight SET 11-3107 PJ Seidenstricker SPRING GLEN Susan Sheary TUK-11-1162 Jessica Bonebright * (Acting) TUK 11-1164 Geraldine Ventura TUK 11-1166 Representative Zack Hudgins TUK 11-2752 Emily Willoughby TUK 11-2951 Ed Prince TUK 11-2955 Arthur “Mac” McDonald TUK 11-2956 David Daly TUK-11-3127 Charles Parrish TUK-11-3128 Susan Kruller WAYNE George Blanchard * to be reviewed/approved on 8/18/2004
PCOs NEEDED — Sign on as Neighborhood Leader
The 11th Legislative District has 138 precincts. On 8/18/2004, we will have 67 Precinct Commit- tee Officers for a 48.5% full rate. We can do better! Please consider becoming a community leader — a neighborhood captain so to speak.
Review the listing above and determine if your precinct is open; then visit the King County Democ- rats website at http://www.kcdems.org and click on the PCO page on the left-hand menu. Read about the duties and responsibilities and consider printing and signing a form. Bring the form to the next meeting and deliver to the Chair. You will be introduced to the organization, asked to say a few words and the organization will vote on approval.
AUGUST 2004 — VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 PAGE 5 2004 PAID MEMBERSHIP (148) Gerald Abhold Roberta Abhold Allene Bailey Robert Bailey Roger Barr Kay Batt Patrick Beatie Robert Beckman Don Bennett Diane Berrojo Roberto Berrojo Esther Bishop George Blanchard Jessica Bonebright Ardis Brokaw Alene Brede Barbara Burke Arthur Butler Charles Chestnut Victoria Chipps Rachael Christenson Terry Ann Cockrill Karen Kay Cody Janice Coleman Greg Conner Michael Connell Deborah Cornell David Daly Doug Davies Gordon Dawson Ora Dawson Sandel DeMastus Gerald Dexter Helen Dexter Donald Dotson John DuBois James Duggan Agnes Duntley Mark Duntley Pat Fletcher James Flynn Jeffrey Fornalski Eliza Fox Bertha Freeburn Lawrence Freeburn Sarah Fuelling Don Gestner Luella Gestner Mary Lou Gilbert Teresa Giles Jack Gobright Patricia Green Larry Grubb John Guevarra Robin Guevarra Bonnie Harger Bob Hasegawa Lindy Hasegawa Mineko Hasegawa Toshiko Hasegawa Jennifer Davis Hayes Terry Hayes Charles Heffernan Scharlene Herbert Heather Holmes Stephen Holmes Rachel Hughes Patricia Hudson Bruce Hulse Doris Hulse Cheryl Jensen Gloria Jacquemart Phillip Jones Robin Jones Marc Kearns Jeanette Kelley Kathleen Keene Kathy Keolker-Wheeler Kenneth Ketcherside Martha Koester Tom Knoblauch Susan Kruller Chuck Kuney Cheryl Laney Chuck Laney Thao Le Tung Le Reginald Lemire Letitia Lester Phillip Levine Rachael Levine John Little Evie Lutz Tim Lutz Kay Lutz Jocelyn March Kathleen Mars Arthur “Mac” McDonald Clyde McKnight Matthew Moore John O’Connell Sandra Oellien Annette Otis Susan Palmer Chuck Parrish Marie Parrish Louise Parry Will Parry Alison Pence Roger Pence Donna Jean Peterson Billy Prentice Katherine Prentice Margarita Prentice Edward Prince Rosemary Quesenberry Carmen R. Quesenberry Kara Ralston Sydney Raines Rebecca Randolph Linda Rasmussen George Reilly Eddie Rivera Jane Sanders June Schomburg-Espe Jerry Seidl Susan Sheary Jeanette Silva Frances Skeete Roosevelt Smith, Sr. Mickie Stewart George Summers Cherilyn Tate Jackie Thompson Donald Tinker Pam Tinker Phuong Ngoc To Carol Ulbricht Meg Ulbricht Azziem Underwood Roger Valdez Geraldine Ventura Joshua Villarreal Jane Whetstine Mike Whetstine James Weythman Emily Willoughby James Woods
2004—PAID AFFILIATES Heidi Behrens-Benedict KC Council Member Dow Constantine Marie Cook Bill DuBay Richard Gidner KC Council Member Larry Gossett US Representative Jim McDermott Pennie Hildreth Ken Kadlac Gurine Nordby KC Council Member Julia Patterson 37th LD Representative Sharon Tomiko Santo Linnea Peterson Dixie Sheary Bruce Stotler Deanna Zieske Mary Davis Carol Grimes Angela Henry
2004—PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS Paul and Teresa Casey Robin Guzzone
2004—SPONSORS GOLD: Renton Carpenters Union Local 1797 GOLD: King County Council Member Dow Constantine
Silver: 43rd LD Democrats Organization, Pat Fletcher, Chuck Laney, Linnea Peterson, George Summers, Susan Sheary, Emily Willoughby
Liberty Susan Palmer, James Weythman
Captain: US Representative Jim McDermott Rosemary Quesenberry and Carmen Rivera Quesenberry 37th LD State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos Mary Davis AUGUST 2004 — VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 PAGE 6
The 11th Legislative District Democrats newsletter. General Membership Meeting Tuesday July 20, 2004 Susan also announced that Treasurer Chuck Laney had Renton Carpenters Hall—231 Burnett Avenue North tickets for the annual picnic and the South King County Democrats annual dinner. Chuck gave a brief treasury Beginning at 6:30 pm, a potluck dinner was served. The report including news that Renton Carpenters Local 1797 Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm followed by had donated $250.00 to the District organization. the flag salute lead by Marc Kearns. It was moved/ seconded and approved (m/s/a) to accept the meeting The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 pm. agenda and previous meeting minutes.
Campaign Manager Jason Henning spoke to the group Respectfully submitted, about US Congressman Adam’s Smith’s recent vote on Jeanette Kelley, Recording Secretary the Patriot Act. Several pointed and intense questions were taken from those in attendance. An open letter de- ————————————————————————— veloped at the last District executive board meeting was TREASURER’S REPORT: made available for members to sign. (ed. Letter was mailed the following day; no response was available at publishing date of this newsletter.) Beginning Balance 7/1/2004 $3,649.58 Income: Dues Receipts $ 117.00 State Treasurer Michael Murphy addressed the group. It Tee Shirt Sales 375.00 was m/s/a to endorse Mike for his re-election as State South King County Dem Dinner 195.00 Treasurer. Annual Picnic 440.00 Renton River Days 280.00 Many of the candidates running for State Supreme Court Tukwila Days 40.00 and King County Judges spoke and handed out materi- Renton Carpenters Local 1797 250.00 als. Of note was Hillary Madsen representing her mother Total Income $1,697.00
Barbara Madsen—Candidate for Supreme Court. Juanita Expense: Doyon, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction Gift Card for Laneys $ 50.00 spoke, and Rebecca Cooper representing the United Tee Shirt Purchase 342.50 Steelworkers of America spoke about their issues and Hall Rental 35.00 encouraged all to join as an associate union member. Newsletter Printing and Stamps 314.64 Carroll Twiss, campaign manager, for US Congressman PCO Training Printing 102.27 Jim McDermott spoke about the need for volunteers and Clark County Young Dems Bus 100.00 Total Expense $1,192.37 yard sign locations.
Susan Sheary previewed the new PCO training materials she designed and developed for KCDCC (based on pre- Ending Balance 7/31/2004 $4,154.21 vious presentations by KCDCC Vice Chair, Gurine —————————————————————————————— Nordby). An online presentation was given and ques- Get Involved in the Coordinated tions and answers were taken. Copies of the training guide, PCO Hand guide, and WSDCC Online Voter File Campaign Manual (Chapter 3 only) were made available to the group.
We have a great coordinator assigned to our District: Candidates for the US Congressional District 8 open seat Kerry Annette Wade. She hosted a great party at Jubili- arrived and spoke to the group: Dave Ross, making his ante’s Jazz and Dinner Club in Renton for John Kerry’s first appearance, and returning guest, Heidi Behrens- acceptance speech. Please contact her to find out how Benedict. you can help elect Democrats in our District.
Azziem Underwood announced that proceeds from the Kerry Annette Wade raffle would be donated to the Seattle Women’s Shelter 1848 Westlake Avenue North—Seattle as approved by the District executive board. Raffle pro- Telephone: 206-281-9124 ceeds for the evening were $260.00. www.johnkerry.com/states/wa Emily Willoughby and Susan Sheary announced several of the upcoming events as noted on page 7 of this AUGUST 2004 — VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 PAGE 7
11th LD Democrats The Evergreen Democratic Club 2004 Summer Tour invites you to a Potluck and Auction
August 7, 2004 KCDCC Endorsement Interviews Saturday August 14, 2004 9:00 a.m. Seattle Labor Temple, 2700 1st Avenue, Seattle 3:00 pm At the home of August 7, 2004 11th LD Democrats Annual Picnic 2:00 pm Crystal Springs Park - 15832 51st Avenue South – Odd and Georgette Valle Tukwila 1434 S.W. 137th Burien, Washington 98166 th August 11, 2004 Candidate Forum – 11 LD State Representative 7:00 pm Position 2 Suggested Donation—$10.00 Renton Carpenters Hall – 231 Burnett Avenue North Proceeds of Auction to be distributed August 12, 2004 South King County Democrats – Annual Dinner to Democratic Candidates of 2004 6:00 pm Kent Senior Center – 600 East Smith, Kent Directions: Follow Ambaum to 144th August 14, 2004 West Hill Fair - 37th LD Democrats SW, turn west and go to 13th SW, turn 11:00 am Skyway Community Center – Renton right (this avenue goes to 3 stops signs
together). Turn right and go 100 feet, August 14, 2004 KCDCC Annual Picnic st right again on 16th Avenue. Follow 1-5:00 pm Greg Rodriguez Home – 1934 31 Avenue, Seattle 16th around curves. Valle home is on the NE corner of 16th and 137th. August 15, 2004 * 11th LD Democrats Executive Board Meeting 6:00 pm Suzie’s place—10415 SE 174th, #5144, Renton
August 18, 2004 11th LD Democrats Endorsement Meeting 6:00 pm Renton Carpenters Hall – 231 Burnett Avenue North
August 27, 2004 WSDCC Maggie Awards 6:00 pm Benaroya Hall – Downtown Seattle
September 18, 2004 * Sea-Mar - Fiestas Patrias 8:30 am South Park Community Center – Parade and Festival
September 19,2004 Eastside Dinner 5:00 pm Bellevue DoubleTree Inn, 300 NE 112th, Bellevue
* Revised Date/time
Kerry-Edwards Bus Tour
Continuing their cross-country tour Monday [ed 8/2/2004], John Kerry and John Edwards unveiled their vision of a stronger America in a new book titled “Our Plan for America: Stronger at Home, Respected in the World.” With plan in hand, Kerry and Edwards will continue their trip across the country, talking directly with the American people about their vision for a stronger, more respected America. “We are honored to offer America our vision and we are sure of the promise tomorrow holds for the country we love,” Kerry and Edwards write in the book’s introduction. Access the plan at: http://www.johnkerry.com/plan/
Please note: the tour will include a stop in Seattle — stay tuned for details!!
CRYSTAL SPRINGS PARK Eastbound on Highway 518/I-405 15832 51st Avenue South Take the Southcenter Mall & Parkway exit; Turn right on Klickitat Drive; DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Turn right on 53rd Avenue South; Turn right onto S. 159th into the park. Northbound on I-5 Take exit #153 and stay in the northbound exit lane; At the signal turn right onto Southcenter Parkway;
Make another right onto Klickitat Drive. Stay in the left lane; Continue on Klickitat Drive to 53rd Avenue South; turn left; Westbound on I-405 Turn right onto S. 159th into the park. Take the Southcenter Boulevard and Mall exit;
At the stop sign, turn left onto Southcenter Boulevard; Turn right again onto 52nd Avenue South; Southbound on I-5 Follow the road to the left (narrow) onto S. 151st Street (steep Take exit #154AB, Southcenter; hill); Turn right onto Southcenter Boulevard; At stop sign, turn left onto 51st Avenue South. Take an immediate right again onto 52nd Avenue South; Continue onto 51st Avenue South until it turns into Klickitat Follow the road to the left (narrow) onto S. 151st Street (steep Drive; hill); Turn right onto 53rd Avenue South; At stop sign, turn left onto 51st Avenue South. Turn right onto S. 159th into the park. Continue onto 51st Avenue South until it turns into Klickitat Drive; Turn right onto 53rd Avenue South; Turn right onto S. 159th into the park.
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