Volume 17, Number 3 www.fairfaxdemocrats.org March 2008 Hillary Clinton ran a hard fought cam- the Obama and Clinton volunteers for Message paign in Virginia, but Barack Obama has making this primary such a huge event, from the clearly inspired the voters. FCDC con- and thank you to Fairfax County’s voters gratulates both the Clinton and Obama who brought us some truly remarkable Chair Campaigns on their outstanding efforts. results today. Fairfax County’s Democrats appreciate the We have the momentum. We are living By Scott Surovell, attention you have given us and the excite- in an historic moment. Virginia is going to Chair, Fairfax County ment you have brought to our County. make history in November. We are going February 12 was an historic day for Fair- The Republicans were in hiding in Fairfax to elect a Democratic U.S. Senator, we fax Democrats. No one has seen this kind County today. They were not signing up are going to elect more Democratic Con- of Democratic energy in Fairfax County in volunteers. They were not building their gresspersons from Northern Virginia, and generations. We saw it in the FCDC elec- party. We were. Fairfax County will lead the way as Vir- tions. We saw it in the candidate rallies and Thank you to FCDC Vice Chair Sue ginia votes for a Democratic President for canvasses. We saw it at the DPVA Jefferson Langley for putting together a marvelous the first time since 1964. Jackson Day Dinner. Today, we saw what coordinated effort. Thank you to our Fairfax County Democrats: You ain’t that energy can do. Magisterial District Chairs for getting seen nothing yet! q Virginia voters were faced with an histor- your people out, thank you to FCDC’s ic choice. Hillary Clinton would not have terrific members and wonderful volunteers been eligible to vote 100 years ago. Barack who braved the sub-freezing weather to Obama would not have been allowed to sign up new volunteers, thank you to all of vote in Virginia 100 years ago. Jefferson Jackson Weekend Photos by Mary Lee Cerillo and George Byrnes In this issue... Campaign Reports ............................... 3 District Reports ................................... 4 Committee Reports ............................. 7 Calendar of Events ............................ 10 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Page 2 The Democrat March 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 2815 Hartland Road, Suite 110 Bob Donargo (703) 323-5351 Design & Production: Mark Richards (703) 753-2484 Falls Church, VA 22043 Mail List: Ellen Cantor (703) 280-5310 Coordinator: Jeane Brockway (703) 256-5553 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 Steering Committee About The Democrat 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- Regional Vice Chairs: sarily represent those of the FCDC unless specifically approved by an appropriate Committee Resolution. -Vice Chair South: Kate Wilder (703) 455-9007 -Vice Chair Central: Lola Quintela (703) How to Submit Material: -Vice Chair North: Barbara Caputo 703-476-4229 Material may be submitted in the following ways, listed in order of preference: (word limit: 300 words) Vice Chairs: 1. E-mail. Send to [email protected]. Attach text file (any word processing program) -Precinct Ops: Sue Langley (703) 403-0190 or photos (.jpg,.eps,.tif); or copy the article in the e-mail message. -Administration: Les Halpern (703) 435-2891 2. Mail CD/Scanned Photos. Include a hard copy of text, your name and telephone number. 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 Finance: Mary Ann Hovis (703) 620-4419 deadline may not make it into the issue. Material may be included as flyers inserted into The Democrat for Treasurer: Bruce Neilson (703) 323-0457 a charge of $35. You supply the printed flyer. Call FCDC at (703) 573-6811 for the quantity of flyers Asst. Treasurer: Nadja Golding (703) 532-3821 to be printed. Also, please supply a volunteer to help collate on Friday, for 1-1/2 hours. 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: Steve Bunn (703) 339-1882 Hugh Robertson III (703) 924-1433 Mason: Rachel Rifkind (703) 941-9574 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Mt. Vernon: Janet Myhre (703) 780-5952 Deadline for the Providence: Rick Dotson (703) 319-9010 NEXT issue Springfield: Ruth Miller (703) 913-0487 Sully: Mary Lee Cerillo (703) 830-3435 (April 2008) of The Democrat: Standing Committee Chairs Articles: The Democrat: Rachel Rifkind (703) 941-9574 Labor: Shannon Sullivan (703) 968-9441 Tuesday, March 11, 10:00 a.m. Local Affairs: George Burke (202) 288-2104 (see above for more details) State Affairs: Fred Shwaery (703) 451-4877 Flyers: National Affairs: Sandra J. Klassen (703) 620-9723 Thursday, March 20, 3:00 p.m. (due John A. Miranda (703) 978-1965 at headquarters, printed and ready to Diversity: Rose Chu, Co-chair (703) 998-5539 collate) Lina Orr, Co-chair (703) 281-0985 Senior Citizens: Charisse Glassman (703) 206-0090 Collating: Lina Orr, Co-chair (571) 309-2824 Friday, March 21, 9:30 a.m. Technology: Les Halpern (703) 435-2891 Women’s Rights: Kristin Cabral (703) 206-0090 Deadline for the May 2008 Secretary State Party of Virginia: issue of The Democrat: Pixie Bell, Secretary (703) 971-3541 8th Cong. District: Susie Warner (703) 971-2731 Articles: 10th Cong. District: Rich Galecki (540) 347-5550 Tuesday, April 8, 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 Flyers: Headquarters: Bill Lahue (703) 577-6339 Thursday, April 17, 3:00 p.m. (due Key Phone Numbers at headquarters, printed and ready White House (202) 456-1111 to collate) U.S. Senate and House (202) 224-3121 Collating: DNC (202) 863-8000 Friday, April 18, 9:30 a.m. Democratic Party of Virginia FAX: (804) 343-3642; Toll Free (800) 322-1144 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ March 2008 The Democrat Page 3 REPORTS ★ REPORTS ★ REPORTS ★ REPORTS ★ REPORTS ★ REPORTS Alexander Byrne Connolly for Congress for Congress for Congress Campaign Report Campaign Report Campaign Report Dear Fellow Building on Here in Northern Fairfax County the impressive Virginia, we’ve shown Democratic Com- momentum she how strong progressive mittee Members, brought into 2008, leadership can create I have contrib- Leslie continues a vibrant economy, uted my time and to campaign hard world-class schools and energy to causes and earn the sup- a cleaner environment. Unfortunately, while that I truly believe p o r t o f m a n y we’ve been introduc- in since before I important orga- ing gang prevention was even eligible nizations. Since programs to protect to vote. I became our last update, Lori Alexander Leslie Byrne our kids and leading a physical thera- she has garnered Chairman Gerry Connolly the fight against global pist because it is a profession that helps endorsements from Emily’s List, National warming with the Cool people and gives them hope. My commit- Organization for Women, United Auto Counties program, George Bush has spent ment to patient care has led me to work with Workers, Washington DC Building Trades seven years destroying our reputation abroad infants and the elderly. My belief that every Council, Operating Engineers, and Heating and ignoring our problems at home. American deserves the highest quality care, and Asbestos Workers. It’s time for change in Washington. regardless of his or her means has led me to I am also happy to announce that we are Government should be about getting volunteer my time to that end. opening our new headquarters at the inter- results. That’s the attitude I take to work It is with this same commitment that section of Route 50 and Waples Mill Road everyday as Chairman of Fairfax County. I have volunteered for over 15 years to in Fairfax (11216 Waples Mill Road, Suite That attitude has made us the best-man- improve the environment and leave my chil- 100).