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MEMORANDUM
TO: Interested Parties
FROM: Michigan Democratic Party
DATE: January 17, 2008
SUBJECT: Update of Democratic Fundraising & Events Calendar Listed below is the January 2008 update of the Democratic Fundraising and Events Calendar which lists Democratic events scheduled around the state. If you would like your event included in the monthly update, please provide your information (description of event, date, time, place, donation amount, contact name and number, etc.) to the Michigan Democratic Party, Attention: Joanne. The calendar is sent prior to the first of the month. If you have any questions regarding the calendar or would like to include an item for our next monthly update, please e-mail ( jwarman@michigandems.com ), fax (517/371-2056) or mail ( ) your information to us by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 22nd.
P.S. We hope you'll apply for the MDP MasterCard. It is a great way to help the Party. Just by qualifying for a card and using it, the MDP receives a portion of your purchases as a contribution. To apply for the MDP please go to our website: www.michigandems.com
2008
FUNDRAISING & EVENTS CALENDAR
FOR MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS
NOTE: Please notify us immediately if there is any cancellation of events appearing on this Fundraising & Events Calendar JANUARY Monday, 1-21-08The Michigan Young Democrats from the Downriver Area, union members and local Democrats are hosting the "First Annual MLK Downriver Breakfast" Fundraiser at the Silver Spoon, 4939 Allen Road, Allen Park, MI. Guest Speaker is Harry Lester. Celebrate the life and legacy of the man and movement that not only changed civil rights laws for all Americans, but set in motion the drive for human rights reform worldwide. All proceeds will benefit members of the Michigan Young Democrats Minority Caucus. Program Book Ads and Sponsorships are available. Please make checks payable to: Downriver Young Democrats (in Memo section write: Minority Caucus), 15848 Beatrice, Allen Park, MI 48101. TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. / 9:00 a.m., Guest Speaker DONATION: $20.00 General Admission / $15.00 Seniors and Precinct Delegates Sponsorship Levels: Bronze Sponsor - $50.00· 1 Ticket · Listed on Sponsor Page of Program Book Silver Sponsor - $125.00 · 1 Ticket · Listed on Sponsor Page of Program Book · Acknowledgement at Event · Full-Page Ad Gold Sponsor - $250.00 · 1 Ticket · Name on Banner · Listed on Sponsor Page of Program Book · Acknowledgement at Event · Full-Page Ad Dream Sponsor - $500.00 · 1 Ticket · Name on Banner · Invitation to Deliver Brief Greeting · Listed on Sponsor Page of Program Book · Acknowledgement at Event · Preferred Full-Page Ad (Back Cover or Inside Front or Back Cover) CONTACT: For RSVP's or additional information, Jamiel Martin, 313/622-8995 or e-mail midtowndems@yahoo.com FEBRUARY Thursday, 2-7-08A Fundraiser for the re-election of Vic Celentino, Ingham County Commissioner—District 1, Vice-Chairperson, BOC is being held at The University Club, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI . Please make checks payable to: Victor Celentino for Commissioner, 1029 Andrus Avenue, Lansing, MI 48917 . TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. DONATION: $50.00 per person (Suggested)Sunday, 2-10-08Josh Fields and Susan Anderson are hosting a "Campaign Kickoff" Fundraiser for State Rep. Mark Meadows at 1299 Silverwood, Okemos, MI. Co-Hosts are: Joan Walker Berardo, Pat Buggia, Elinor Holbrook, Ingham County Commissioner Dianne Holman, Carol Horowitz, Susan Lawther, David Mittleman and Mary Pollock. Please make checks payable to: Mark Meadows for State Representative, P.O. Box 4041, East Lansing, MI 48826. TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. DONATION: $50.00 per person CONTACT: Please RSVP by February 6, 2008 to meadowsmajority@yahoo.com or 517/285-1116Thursday, 2-21-08A "Luncheon Reception" Fundraiser is being held honoring State Senator Deb Cherry at the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, 1933 Room, 332 Townsend Street, Lansing, MI TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. DONATION: $150.00 per person CONTACT: 810/701-2492 or pjanderson64@hotmail.com for additional informationSaturday, 2-23-08The Democratic State Central Committee Meeting is being held in Flint, MI. Further Details TBAMARCH Friday, 3-7-08The Ingham County Democratic Party is hosting their "Mardi Gras '08" Fundraiser at the Ingham County Community Hall and Fair Office (adjacent to the Ingham County Fair Grounds), 700 E. Ash Street, Mason, MI. Sponsorships and Paperless Ads—A Video Production (includes Full Screen/Full Color Ads, Historical/Amusing Photo Collages, Entertaining Messages) shown a minimum of 5 times during the evening. Donations for the Silent Auction would be greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to ICDP and mail to: 1005 Abbott Road, Suite B, East Lansing, MI 48823. TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (5:30 p.m., Happy Hour / 7:00 p.m., Dinner) DONATION: $60.00 per person (In Advance) / $70:00 per person (Beginning March 3rd) $40.00 Student / $440.00 per Table of 8 Sponsor $250.00 (Minimum Contribution)—includes: Sponsors will wear a 'Special' Name Badge at the Event Sponsor's Ad will be displayed in our 'Video Presentation' for 2 minutes Sponsor's Name will be displayed on our 'Display Board' Paperless Ads—A Video Production Deadline: Friday, February 8th—if you need your Ad Designed Friday, February 22nd—all Other Ads 1 Minute Ad- $100.00 30 Second Ad- $ 65.00 15 Second Ad- $ 40.00 (Ads shown a minimum of 5 times during the evening) CONTACT: Liz Kranz at icdpmardigras@mac.com to e-mail your Ad or call 517/623-6074 after 7:00 p.m. ICDP office, 517/337-0027 or e-mail at icdp@sbcglobal.net for Silent Auction donations or for additional information Tuesday, 3-25-08The Southwestern Wayne Democratic Club is hosting a "Chili Cook-Off" Fundraiser at the Moose Lodge, 831 E. Huron River Drive, Belleville, MI. Hot Dogs – Chips – & Pop will also be available! TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. DONATION: $10.00 per person / $5.00 Children 6-12 years / Free Children 5 and under CONTACT: John Herman, 734/697-7775 or Carl Pedersen, 734/218-0605 APRIL Sunday, 4-6-08The Michigan Democratic Party is hosting their annual "Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner" Fundraiser at Cobo Center, Detroit, MI. Further Details TBA JULY Sunday, 7-13-08The Gladwin County Democratic Party is hosting their "4th Annual Pig Roast" Fundraiser at the Ross Lake Park, Beaverton, MI—on M-18 just north of the bridge in Beaverton, MI. Our major fundraiser of the year featuring: Pulled Pork (barbequed on-site) – Live Music – Plenty of Great Company – Lots of Recreational Opportunities for families of all ages! We want to get out the message that only Democratic elected officials can change the political landscape in any positive and meaningful way. DONATION: $10.00 Adults / $25.00 Family (1 or 2 Adults and all Minor Children) $50.00 Gold Ticket Same as the Family ticket except it is intended for people who want to make a bigger difference. As the ticket explains: I want to make an extra contribution to the Party. As a Democrat, I know that my extra contribution brings extra satisfaction, not extra privileges. CONTACT: Bob Frei, 989/435-3598 Further Details TBA
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To confirm or correct any information, please call Joanne C. Warman at the Michigan Democratic Party, 517/371-5410. To add any information, please Fax to 517/371-2056 or mail the information (description of event, date, time, place, donation amount, contact name and number, etc.) to the Michigan Democratic Party, 606 Townsend, Lansing, MI 48933, Attention: Joanne . Thank you.
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