WASHINGTON STATE—11TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS THE 11TH DISTRICT JOURNAL

MARCH 2004— VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3

OFFICIAL CALL

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

TUESDAY MARCH 16, 2004—7:00 pm

Renton Carpenters Hall 231 Burnett Avenue North— Renton

6:00 pm Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner (celebrating the wearing of the green—$5.00 donation requested) 7:00 pm Meeting Called to Order / Flag Salute 7:05 pm Acceptance of Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes 7:10 pm Officer and Committee Reports 7:20 pm Seattle Municipal Judge Theresa Doyle 7:30 pm Program: King County Council Member Julia Patterson Presentation on Transportation 8:00 pm Break 8:10 pm New/Old Business includes: LD Caucus Planning 8:50pm Raffle 8:55 pm Good of the Order 9:00 pm Adjournment

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Page 1 Credit — February 16, 2004—11th LD General CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES: Meeting Photography by Pat Fletcher. From the top, Repre- sentative Velma Veloria and her three guests (Emma Cata- (Legislature commenced January 12, 2004 for gue and Norma Timbang from the Asian Pacific Islander a sixty-day session)

Women and Family Safety Center, and Kaname Tsutsumi, Professor from Kyushu International University) gave a re- markable presentation on the global issues surrounding the Senator Margarita Prentice: trafficking of women and children. Candidates for Attorney 419 John A. Cherberg building General, Deborah Senn and Mark Sidran gave inspiring Post Office Box 40411 speeches as 7th Congressional District candidates, Alex Olympia, WA 98504-0411 Alben and Heidi Behrens-Benedict. Due to the length of the 360-786-7616 / FAX 360-786-1999 [email protected] meeting, our guest Seattle Monorail Board Member, Cleve Stockmeyer gave an abbreviated speech, but very impas- sioned. Cleve will be back to join us in April. Thank you to Representative Velma Veloria: all speakers and guests for a very fine meeting. —suzie 330 John L. O’Brien Building Post Office Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Our Delegation in Olympia 360-786-7862 / FAX 360-786-7317 [email protected]

Representative Zack Hudgins: 317 John L. O’Brien Building Post Office Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 360-786-7956 / FAX [email protected]

TOLL FREE LEGISLATIVE HOTLINE: 1-800-562-6000 Senator Margarita Prentice TDD: 1-800-635-9993 BILL ROOM: 1-360-786-7573 (toll call)

The 11th District also shares a Seattle office with the 37th LD Democrats: 1265 South Main Street, Suite 203 Seattle, WA 98144 206-720-3049 / FAX 206-720-3062

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The Washington State Legislature has a great website located at,

Representative Velma Veloria http://www.leg.wa.gov/wsladm/default.htm

that provides Legislative as well as Bill, Agency, Rules, and Schedule information. Visit the site and the beautiful Capitol in downtown Olympia. Be sure to schedule an ap- pointment with our legislators Representative Zack Hudgins before visiting to talk about issues.

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2003—2004 PRECINCT COMMITTEE OFFICERS (PCOs)

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 IOWA Sarah Fuelling MAPLE GLEN James Flynn MILDRED Jason Alley MILITARY ROAD Patricia Hudson 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 11-1006 Bruce Hulse 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 Natalie Reber SEA 11-1602 Tom Knoblauch 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 Representative Zack Hudgins TUK 11-1164 Geraldine Ventura TUK 11-2752 Emily Willoughby TUK 11-2951 Ed Prince TUK 11-2955 Arthur “Mac” McDonald TUK 11-2956 David Daly TUK-11-3128 Susan Kruller WAYNE George Blanchard

2004 PAID MEMBERSHIP Allene Bailey Robert Bailey Roger Barr Kay Batt Don Bennett Diane Berrojo Roberto Berrojo Esther Bishop George Blanchard Ardis Brokaw Barbara Burke Arthur Butler Rachael Christenson Janice Coleman David Daly Doug Davies Sandel DeMastus John DuBois James Duggan Pat Fletcher Bertha Freeburn Lawrence Freeburn Sarah Fuelling Don Gestner Luella Gestner Mary Lou Gilbert Teresa Giles Patricia Green John Guevarra Robin Guevarra Jennifer Davis Hayes Terry Hayes Bruce Hulse Doris Hulse Gloria Jacquemart Phillip Jones Robin Jones Marc Kearns Jeanette Kelley Kathy Keolker-Wheeler Martha Koester Chuck Kuney Cheryl Laney Chuck Laney Phillip Levine Rachael Levine John Little Kathleen Mars Arthur “Mac” McDonald Louise Parry Will Parry Billy Prentice Katherine Prentice Margarita Prentice Rosemary Quesenberry Carmen R. Quesenberry Jane Sanders Jerry Seidl Susan Sheary George Summers Donald Tinker Pam Tinker Carol Ulbricht Meg Ulbricht Azziem Underwood Roger Valdez Geraldine Ventura Joshua Villarreal Jane Whetstine Mike Whetstine James Weythman Emily Willoughby

2004—PAID AFFILIATES KC Council Member Dow Constantine Marie Cook Bill DuBay Richard Gidner US Representative Jim McDermott Pennie Hildreth Ken Kadlac Gurine Nordby 37th LD Representative Sharon Tomiko Santo Linnea Peterson Dixie Sheary Bruce Stotler

2004—PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS Paul and Teresa Casey

2004—SPONSORS GOLD: Renton Carpenters Union Local 1797 GOLD: King County Council Member Dow Constantine Liberty James Weythman Captain: Rosemary Quesenberry and Carmen Rivera Quesenberry Captain: US Representative Jim McDermott Captain: 37th LD State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos

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You are invited to Congressman TREASURER’S REPORT: Jim McDermott’s 10th Annual CHECKING:

Beginning Balance 2/1/04 $ 942.18 Celebrating Our Roots Income: Dues Receipts $ 369.00 Potato Festival Raffle 156.00 Precinct Caucus Donation 880.18 Saturday March 20, 2004 Other Donations 148.00 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Total Income $1,553.18 Expense: Newsletter and Stamps $ 249.11 Downstairs at Town Hall Meeting Hall Rental 35.00 8th and Seneca—Seattle LD Caucus Hall Rental 200.00 WSDCC Donation 100.00 Young Democrats Convention 100.00 Baked Potato Bar and Desserts Total Expense $ 684.11 No Host Bar Ending Balance 2/29/04 $1,811.25 Suggested Donation: $35.00

SAVINGS: $ 25.76 Come and celebrate Jim’s Irish heritage and honor the diversity of the Seventh Congressional District, the most diverse district in the state —————————————————————— 2004 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Congressman Jim McDermott’s Become a voting member in the 11th LD District organiza- tion — also consider becoming a Precinct Committee Offi- Spring Community Meetings cer (review the job description and form (without signatures) at http://www.kcdems.org. This is an effective way to be- Saturday April 3, 2004—2:30 pm—4:00 pm come involved in your community and in the Democrat Casey Family Program Center Party processes. 1123 23rd Avenue—Seattle The first steps to building an effective District organization are identifying and registering new Democrats and doing Sunday April 4, 2004—2:30 pm—4:00 pm the follow-up to ensure that they vote. We have set up Southern Heights Elementary School voter registration drives throughout the District. We are 11249 14th Avenue South Seattle also working in concert with the Young Democrats organi- zations to enlist their support in voter id/reg. Browse this newsletter and our website at: http://www.kcdems.org/11LD/ to learn who we are and what we do and then, join us to- If you have a question, please call 206-553-7170. day! Annual Dues / Subscriptions: Household Membership $27.00 Directions to the Renton Carpenters’ Individual Membership $15.00 Hall—231 Burnett Avenue North Living Lightly $ 6.00 Subscription only $10.00

Taking Rainier Avenue coming from the north or south, turn Dues are payable in February of each year. A member join- onto Renton Avenue which becomes Airport Way South. ing after February may prorate their dues payment for the Stay in the rightmost lane and veer off onto Logan Avenue remaining quarters of the year. Membership is valid moving across the bridge, and turn right onto Burnett Avenue, through January of the following calendar year. Consider the first street after the bridge. The Hall is on the corner of joining today. Get involved in your community – become a Logan and Burnett — a one-story, cream-colored structure th with ample, free street and lot parking. player. Please make out a check to the 11 LD Democrats, and mail to: Chuck Laney - 11th LD Democrats Treasurer, If you have a problem along the way, please call the Chair at 812 Camas Avenue North, Renton, WA 98056. 206-300-3697-Cellphone. MARCH 2004— VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 PAGE 5

Saturday May 1, 2004—10:00 a.m. New Holly Gathering Hall Auditorium 7054 32nd Avenue South Seattle, Washington 98118

Registration will begin at 9:00 am and continental breakfast will be available. Caucus will begin at 10:00 am and will include:

. Resolution and platform discussion . Delegates elected to Congressional District and State Conventions . Visits by Candidates . Mid-morning break for homemade sweet potato pie by Meizza Company

Please join us in the second step of the caucus process. You have the power! ————————————————————————————————————————-——————

11th LD Democrats General Meeting Minutes February 16, 2004—Renton Carpenters Hall

The meeting was called to order and the flag salute given. Meeting agenda and previous meeting minutes were approved. Offi- cer and Committee Reports included a special thank you to all volunteers who were area coordinators and registrars at the pre- cinct caucus sites. Chocolate cakes were served in their honor. Also of note was that over 1,000 voters attended the caucuses in the 11th and approximately $1,000 received in donation.

The E-Board meeting on 2/13/04 was highlighted by a group discussion on the 2005 State budget shortfall led by guest, The Honorable Phil Talmadge. John Guevarra has been tasked with putting together a committee to explore this further and give a report-out at the April meeting. Committee purpose is to look at the problem, review options, present back to the membership a plan for contacting and meeting with legislators and members of State government offices and agencies.

The membership voted to donate $100 to WSDCC in appreciation for their support of the caucuses and another $100 to the Washington Young Democrats for their annual convention. Treasurer’s report stated a checking balance of $1,862.25 to date, and saving account balance of $25.76.

Congratulations were given to our new PCOs: Susan Kruller, Pat Fletcher, Jason Alley, Mickie Stewart, James Flynn, Kara Ral- ston, and Jeffrey Fornalski.

The program was a very special one with Velma Veloria and guests (Emma Catague and Norma Timbang from the Asian Pacific Islander Women and Family Safety Center, and Kaname Tsutsumi, Professor from Kyushu International University) presenting the global issues of the trafficking of women and children. We were also fortunate to have the candidates for the 7th Congres- sional District open seat, Alex Alben and Heidi Behrens-Benedict and for Washington State Attorney General, Deborah Senn and Mark Sidran. Clive Stockmeyer also presented a brief talk on the status of the Seattle Monorail (he will be back with us in April to give a more detailed approach). Azziem Underwood collected $156.00 in raffle donations. The next meeting will include an Irish dinner (with a suggested $5.00 donation) since we meet on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day. Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Jeanette Kelley MARCH 2004— VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 PAGE 6

Next Steps: Legislative, County, Congressional and State Convention Information Any Democrat can be nominated at each level even if they had not been elected as a delegate from a previous level. However, only Delegates (and seated Alternates) may vote at a given level. For example, if you are seated as a Delegate at the 11th LD Caucus, then you can vote on any matters at that Caucus. If you are not a seated Delegate, then you may not vote at that caucus.

However, you may run for Delegate or Alternate for the next level—Congressional District Caucus and State Convention.

*** If you are interested in being a National Convention Delegate you should submit your letter of intent even if you are not elected to be a Congressional District Delegate.

Blue and yellow "Certificates of Election" were given to delegates and alternates at the precinct caucuses. If you did not get one or lost yours, then do not worry—the certificates are not required for participation at the County Conventions and Legislative Dis- trict Caucuses. While they may help in determining if you were elected a delegate they are not essential. We have your names and will go from that list.

You will be notified by the Party of each meeting in the process. The Rules require that notice shall be given at least ten (10) days in advance to each delegate and alternate and to the news media by the appropriate chair of each organization through each stage of the process.

Precinct Caucuses were held on Saturday, February 7th. The Precinct Caucuses elected delegates and alternates to the 11th Legislative District Caucus and the King County Convention.

11th Legislative District Caucus will be held on Saturday, May 1st at the New Holly Gathering Hall at 7054 32nd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118. The business of the 11th Legislative District caucus shall be the election of delegates and alternates to the Congressional District caucuses and the 2004 Democratic State Convention. The district platform shall also be consid- ered at this meeting. There will be a registration fee (amount TBD). Payment of fee shall not be condition of participation or election. Committees have been established to prepare for the 11th LD Caucus: ♦ Location Committee – Marc Kearns

♦ Agenda/Rules Committee – Susan Sheary Establish proposed agenda and rules for 11th LD caucus.

♦ Platform Committee – Emily Willoughby Review resolutions and platform planks submitted at the Precinct Caucuses.

♦ Credentials Committee – Robin Jones/Martha Koester Review and approve credentials of delegates and alternates.

♦ Refreshment Committee – Mary Lou Gilbert

A packet with proposed rules, draft platform and delegate information will be sent out approximately 10-20 days prior to the 11th LD caucus on May 1, 2004.

King County Convention will be on May 8, 2004. Location TBD. (Note that all other counties in the state will meet on April 24, 2004, King County is the sole exception in this regard.)

The business of the county convention shall include the adoption of a platform or resolutions. Delegates to the county convention shall be the duly elected delegates or alternates from the precincts within the county.

Congressional District Caucuses are held on Saturday, May 29, 2004, convening at 10:00 AM. Location TBD.

The principal business of the congressional district caucuses shall be the election of delegates and alternates to the National Convention. The State Chair shall appoint a chair and a secretary for each congressional district caucus. Each congressional district caucus shall also elect one Presidential Elector, an alternate Elector, and one member of the State Party Judicial Review Board.

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*** An individual can qualify as a candidate for district-level delegate or alternate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention by filing a statement of candidacy designating his or her presidential (or uncommitted) preference and a signed pledge of support for the presidential candidate (including uncommitted status) with the State Party by no sooner than April 1, 2004 and no later than May 14, 2004 at 5:00 P.M.

Each candidate for district-level National Convention delegate or alternate may use up to three (3) minutes on his or her own behalf for nominating and seconding speeches and a speech by the candidate. The three (3) minutes may be allocated at the candidate's discretion.

State Convention is on June 5th, in Tacoma. Notice shall be given at least ten (10) days in advance to each delegate and alter- nate and to the news media by the State Chair.

The business of the State Convention shall include the election of (2) Presidential Electors and alternates, one male and one female each. Workshops may be held at the discretion of the State Chair. There will be approximately 1,600 elected delegates and 800 elected alternates to the State Convention.

Each elected State Convention delegate shall be requested to pay a $50.00 state convention registration. No person shall be excluded or disqualified at any level on the basis of non-payment of such registration or any fee

Democratic National Convention will be in Boston, Massachusetts — July 26, through July 29, 2004.

The complete schedule and details regarding the process are contained in the Washington State Delegate Selection Plan which you can get online at www.wa-democrats.org or by calling the State Party at (206) 583-0664.

*** YOUR LETTER OF INTENT TO STAND FOR ELECTION AS NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATE OR ALTERNATE MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE STATE PARTY TO ENSURE YOUR ELIGBILITY – Deadline is May 14, 2004.

———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— YOUR LETTER OF INTENT TO STAND FOR ELECTION AS NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATE OR ALTERNATE. Your letter should be sent by registered mail and addressed to :

Paul Berendt, Chair Washington State Democratic Party P.O. Box 4027 Seattle WA 98194

Here is a sample letter that you can copy.:

Dear Mr. Berendt,

I intend to be a candidate for National Convention Delegate or Alternate supporting ______and with my signature below pledge my support for ______. I am submitting this letter pursuant to Section III; Rule A.4.b. of the Washing- ton State Delegates Selection Plan for the 2004 Democratic National Convention.

Name: ______Address______City & zip ______Phone and email ______

Sincerely yours,

______(your signature) 2003-2004 11th LD—Executive Board Mark Your Calendar

Officers: Thursday March 11, 2004—7:00 pm—11th LD E- Chair Susan Sheary 425-228-4729 [email protected] Vice-Chair Edward Prince 206-246-8747 [email protected] Board Meeting, Renton Carpenters Hall Treasurer Chuck Laney 425-260-5824 [email protected] Tuesday March 16, 2004—7:00 pm—11th LD Gen- WSDCC - M Azziem Underwood 425-430-2652 [email protected] WSDCC - F Pat Fletcher 425-271-0992 [email protected] eral Meeting, Renton Carpenters Hall KCDCC—M Marc Kearns 253-852-4756 Saturday March 20, 2004: KCDCC - F Bonnie Harger 425-255-8419 [email protected] KCDCC - M Alt Robin Jones 425-228-4396 [email protected] . The World Against the War on Iraq! - Noon— KCDCC - F Alt Natalie Reber 206-763-0442 [email protected] March, gather at Harvard and Seneca in Seattle Secretary Jeannette Kelley 425-226-0382 Parlmntrn /SAA John Guevarra 206-762-3848 [email protected] . Jim McDermott Potato Fest, Town Hall in Seattle at 4:30 pm (see details on page 4)

Appointments: . Pacific County Crab Feed, South Bend Commu- Membership George Summers 206-244-6032 [email protected] nity Club, 5:00 pm (oldest political event in the Registrar Robin Guevarra 206-762-3848 [email protected] Telephone Tree Meg Ulbricht 425-277-0267 [email protected] State) KCDCC - LAC Patricia Hudson 206-439-9063 [email protected] Tuesday March 23, 2004—7:00 pm—KCDCC Raffle Azziem Underwood Refreshments Emily Willoughby 206-241-5885 [email protected] Monthly Meeting, Seattle Labor Temple MaryLou Gilbert 425-255-1302 [email protected] Thursday April 8, 2004—7:00 pm—11th LD E-Board Consultant Jennifer Davis Hayes 206-768-0105 [email protected] Meeting, Renton Carpenters Hall

Tuesday April 20, 2004—7:00 pm– 11th LD General Meeting, Renton Carpenters Hall

SATURDAY MAY 1, 2004—10:00 am—11th LD The 11th District Journal is published on a monthly basis as a means of notice of general membership meetings. It is CAUCUS!!!! published and distributed 10 days preceding general meetings pursuant to District By-Laws.

The 11th District Journal 11th Legislative District Democrats 10415 S.E. 174th Street—#5144 Renton, WA 98055

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