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The Democrat Volume 17, Number 2 www.fairfaxdemocrats.org February 2008 never been better, our blogs that he built affluent and well-educated communities Message are hammering away, and the Lee District in the United States. It is filled with from the Democratic Committee also appreciates all politically active citizens eager to con- that he has done as Co-Chair for the last 2 tribute, and the Presidential cycle is the Chair years. I look forward to continuing to work optimal opportunity to recruit as many with Steve into the future. new people to the Democratic Party as By Scott Surovell, This coming year presents an incredible possible. We are poised to grow FCDC Chair, Fairfax County opportunity for us to grow the grassroots of into a grassroots powerhouse. our party into a force to be reckoned with. Please consider volunteering all day on Thank you to all of FCDC’s 369 mem- The Presidency is at stake and we also have February 12 to recruit new volunteers to bers who came out to vote in our officers an opportunity to recapture an additional volunteer or obtain emails so we can start elections on January 8. The amount of U.S. Senate seat and two Northern Vir- to communicate more efficiently with positive Democratic energy in the room ginia congressional seats. The amount of our supporters about the Democratic was incredible and the turnout was reflec- raw votes that Fairfax County contributes Party. Together we will make FCDC tive of everyone’s interest in seeing our statewide and to congressional district totals the strongest political committee in the party be successful this fall. could not be more critical. Commonwealth of Virginia and continue I want to congratulate Steve Bunn for As of 2006, Fairfax County had 1.01 mil- to turn Virginia blue. If you ever have his efforts on behalf of FCDC in the past, lion people, more than double any other any questions about anything feel free to his efforts that I am sure we will see in the jurisdiction in Virginia, and larger than eight email me at [email protected] future, and upon a hard fought Chair’s race. states. We have 530 members and we are or call me at 703.587.7872. Thank you Steve is an asset to FCDC. Our website growing; Fairfax County is one of the most for your support. q and communications capabilities have Surovell Elected FCDC Chair the aisles in the Hovis (finance), Sue Langley (precinct auditorium for the operations), Chris Ambrose (voter registra- January 8 meeting tion), Nadja Golding (assistant treasurer), that also reelected Rafael Arancibia (recording secretary), and incumbent Trea- Liz Griffith (corresponding secretary). surer Bruce Neilson Surovell outlined an ambitious agenda and a host of other for the new administration in his speech FCDC officers. to the FCDC members. S u r o v e l l , t h e Retiring FCDC Chair Ginny Peters Mount Vernon dis- received a standing ovation when 11th trict chair, competed CD Committee Chair George Burke rec- against former Lee ognized her decades of service to the party District Chair Steve and she was presented with flowers and a Bunn in a spirited Waterford crystal bowl on behalf of the race that sparked FCDC membership. q considerable inter- est as evidenced by enthusiastic crowd. Photo by George Burke Nearly 400 Bruce Neilson was elected by accla- Campaign Reports ............................... 3 FCDC members packed the Fairfax County mation, as were Regional Vice Chairs District Reports ................................... 5 Government Center at the party’s reorga- Lola Quintela (Central), Barbara Caputo Committee Reports ............................. 7 nization meeting which saw Scott Surovell (North), and Kate Wilder (South). Also Calendar of Events .............................. 8 elected FCDC Chair. elected by acclamation were Vice Chairs Democrats filled every seat and flooded Les Halpern (administration), Mary Ann ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Page 2 The Democrat February 2008 The Democrat Fairfax County Democratic The Newsletter of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee Committee (FCDC) Editor-in-Chief: Rachel Rifkind (703) 941-9574 Mailing: Rayma Miles, (703) 323-1936 Design & Production: Mark Richards (703) 753-2484 Bob Donargo (703) 323-5351 2815 Hartland Road, Suite 110 Mail List: Ellen Cantor (703) 280-5310 Coordinator: Jeane Brockway (703) 256-5553 Falls Church, VA 22043 Proofreader: Linda Waller (703) 913-9143 Web Master: Steve Bunn (703) 861-1343 (703) 573-6811; FAX: (703) 560-7004 Billing: FCDC HQ Staff (703) 573-6811 [email protected] [email protected] All rights reserved. Published in Fairfax County, Virginia, by the authority of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. Web site: www.fairfaxdemocrats.org About The Democrat Steering Committee The Democrat is the monthly publication of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. The purpose of FCDC OFFICERS The Democrat is to provide information to Committee members and other interested persons through Chair: Scott Surovell (703) 587-7872 district reports, committee reports, news articles, campaign notices, and flyers. Views expressed do not neces- sarily represent those of the FCDC unless specifically approved by an appropriate Committee Resolution. Regional Vice Chairs: -Vice Chair South: Kate Wilder (703) 455-9007 How to Submit Material: -Vice Chair Central: Lola Quintela (703) Material may be submitted in the following ways, listed in order of preference: (word limit: 300 words) -Vice Chair North: Barbara Caputo 703-476-4229 1. E-mail. Send to [email protected]. Attach text file (any word processing program) Vice Chairs: or photos (.jpg,.eps,.tif); or copy the article in the e-mail message. -Precinct Ops: Sue Langley (703) 403-0190 2. Mail CD/Scanned Photos. Include a hard copy of text, your name and telephone number. -Administration: Les Halpern (703) 435-2891 Mail to Mark Richards, 18108 Camdenhurst Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155 -Voter Registration: Chris Ambrose (703) 550-1725 -Corresp. Sec.: Liz Griffith (703) 250-2520 Deadlines -Record. Sec.: Rafael Arancibia (703) 869-3037 Articles must be received by 5:00 pm on the second Tuesday of the month. Articles received after the deadline may not make it into the issue. Material may be included as flyers inserted into The Democrat for Finance: Mary Ann Hovis (703) 620-4419 a charge of $35. You supply the printed flyer. Call FCDC at (703) 573-6811 for the quantity of flyers Treasurer: Bruce Neilson (703) 323-0457 to be printed. Also, please supply a volunteer to help collate on Friday, for 1-1/2 hours. Asst. Treasurer: Nadja Golding (703) 532-3821 Immediate Past Chair: Advertising Ginny Peters (703) 799-3418 Ads are very much welcomed and accepted; however, we reserve the right to reject ads for any reason. No FCDC Parliamentarian: (703) 573-2894 product, service, or event advertised herein is endorsed by The Democrat or the FCDC, unless otherwise Communications Director: noted. Rates are: George Burke (202) 288-2104 Size Price Dimensions Size Price Dimensions 1/6 $35 2.25”w x 4.5”h 1/2 $100 7.25”w x 4.5”h District Chairs 1/3 $70 4.75”w x 4.5”h Full page $200 7.25”w x 9.5”h Braddock: Marc Greidinger (703) 323-4661 Subscribe! Walt Mika (703) 978-5732 12 months for only $25! What a deal! Make checks payable to FCDC and mail to: Dranesville: Sue Rosenberg (703) 938-5031 FCDC, 2815 Hartland Road, Suite 110, Falls Church, VA 22043 Hunter Mill: Bob Haley (703) 476-9440 Let Us Hear From You! Bettina Lawton (703) 242-1652 Write articles! Send photos! See details above, under “How to submit material.” Lee: Scott Robinson (315) 529-8418 Hugh Robertson III (703) 924-1433 Mason: Rachel Rifkind (703) 941-9574 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Mt. Vernon: Scott Surovell (703) 765-8115 Deadline for the Providence: Rick Dotson (703) 319-9010 NEXT issue Springfield: Ruth Miller (703) 913-0487 (March 2008) Sully: Mary Lee Cerillo (703) 830-3435 of The Democrat: Standing Committee Chairs Articles: The Democrat: Rachel Rifkind (703) 941-9574 Tuesday, February 12, 10:00 a.m. Labor: Shannon Sullivan (703) 968-9441 (see above for more details) Local Affairs: George Burke (202) 288-2104 State Affairs: Fred Shwaery (703) 451-4877 Flyers: National Affairs: Sandra J. Klassen (703) 620-9723 Thursday, February 21, 3:00 p.m. John A. Miranda (703) 978-1965 (due at headquarters, printed and Diversity: Rose Chu, Co-chair (703) 998-5539 ready to collate) Lina Orr, Co-chair (703) 281-0985 Collating: Senior Citizens: Charisse Glassman (703) 206-0090 Friday, February 22, 9:30 a.m. Technology: Les Halpern (703) 435-2891 Women’s Rights: Joanna DeLaune (703) 242-1529 Secretary State Party of Virginia: Deadline for the April 2008 Pixie Bell, Secretary (703) 971-3541 issue of The Democrat: 8th Cong. District: Susie Warner (703) 971-2731 Articles: 10th Cong. District: Rich Galecki (540) 347-5550 Tuesday, March 11, 10:00 a.m. 11th Cong. District: George Burke (202) 288-2104 (see above for more details) Fairfax Young Dems: Rafael Arancibia (703) 869-3037 Headquarters: Bill Lahue (703) 577-6339 Flyers: Thursday, March 20, 3:00 p.m. Key Phone Numbers (due at headquarters, printed and White House (202) 456-1111 ready to collate) U.S. Senate and House (202) 224-3121 DNC (202) 863-8000 Collating: Democratic Party of Virginia Friday, March 21, 9:30 a.m. FAX: (804) 343-3642; Toll Free (800) 322-1144 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ February 2008 The Democrat Page 3 REPORTS ★ REPORTS ★ REPORTS ★ REPORTS ★ REPORTS ★ REPORTS No matter who runs against her, wheth- Byrne er there is a primary or not, Leslie will run Congressional for Congress strong in the eleventh and she will win! Exploratory Support from core constituencies Campaign Report Leslie has already received the endorse- Committee Happy New ments of key leaders and organizations Report throughout Virginia.
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