Events

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The NVDC meets on the third Thursday every month (unlike past years, we will continue meeting through the summer). Come for dinner at 6:30, meeting at 7:00. For information, contact Pauline Posner 818-341-1955. Surprise speakers and lively discussion are the norm.

Guest Speaker: Mary Ellen Early
Mary Ellen will explain the process for becoming a Delegate to the Democratic National Conventions under the current rules.

Join us for our July meeting. Please note that the meeting is not on our regular date because of building maintenance.

Cell Phone Recycling at July VGFD Meeting
Do you old cell phones laying around the house? Don't throw them away! Let VGFD recycle them and raise some money in the process!

Cell phones contain toxic materials such as arsenic, lead and zinc. According to a new study by environmental research group Inform, people in the US will soon be getting rid of about 130 million cell phones each year. That's about 65,000 tons of cell phones and ultimately they are thrown away.

VGFD will recycle your phone with a recycling company, who will pay us cash for each phone. We can also recycle functioning iPods and Sony PSPs. Phones with little to no resale value will be donated to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Donation guidelines:
Each cell phone must be fully functional and have a working battery. That means it must power on, LCD displays work and not broken or bleeding, keypad works, scroll bars works, no broken antenna, no water damage, no loose or broken flip, display light comes on, and not have a cracked body. Accessories such as chargers are not required but appreciated.

Please put the phone and any accessories in a plastic ziploc bag. If you have multiple phones please put each phone in a separate bag.

To protect your privacy please erase your address book, call history, photos, and text messages. It is not necessary to include the SIM card if your phone uses one.

Come join the California Democratic Party on July 28 in support of our National Community Service Day! We are encouraging volunteers and community members to come together for a park clean up (10am-12pm). Clubs from around the Valley will be helping at this event.

(You may have seen previous announcements about this event and the location has changed. The new location for the event is one that desperately needs more trash pick up than the previous location.)

Woodley Park
Apollo 11 Model Aircraft Fields
6201 Woodley Ave. between Burbank and Victory

Stonewall Young Democrats
an affiliate of Stonewall Democratic Club
Presents
2007 SYD Hero Awards Reception

Saturday, July 28, 6:00PM
HERE LOUNGE
696 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 US

Join the Stonewall Young Democrats at our inaugural awards reception as we honor three extraordinary individuals who champion LGBT issues and make our community proud.
Here Lounge Graciously Sponsored by Odyssey Magazine

Hosted by Tony Tripoli seen on, "Fashion House" and Bravos Emmy Nominated "Kathy Griffin: My life on the D-List."

Trailblazer Award:
Ron Oden, Mayor, City of Palm Springs

Youth Advocacy Award:
Judy Chu, Ph.D., Vice-Chair, CA State Board of Equilization

Visionary Award:
Bill Rosendahl, 11th District, Los Angeles City Council

SPONSORSHIPS:
Diamond: $500 (Includes program recognition, 4 tickets)
Ruby: $300 (Includes program recognition, 2 tickets)
Emerald: $150 (Includes program recognition, 1 ticket)

For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Guyon McCormack
at guyon.mccormack@stonewallyoungdems.org or at 619-895-4988

Buy your event ticket online!

TICKETS:
Young Democrats: $25
Others: $40
GET TICKETS HERE

Our monthly eboard meeting. All Democrats are invited to come to our meetings however only board members can vote.

August meeting: Wednesday, August 8, 7:30 pm

The August book selection will be The Assault on Reason by Al Gore. You can order the book at http://www.vgfd.net/bookclub and VGFD will make a commission for each book purchased through this link.

Everyone is invited, and you'll be able to participate whether or not you have read the book selection. The meeting is at our regular haunt: Paty's Restaurant, 10001 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake.

For more information on the book club please email Steve at bookclub@valleygrassrootsfordemocracy.com

Health Care Rally on August 11

The Great L.A. Health Care Rally at Los Angeles City Hall
Saturday August 11, 2007 1:00 PM

SPEAKERS:
Lt. Governor John Garamendi • Actress Lily Tomlin • State Senator Sheila Kuehl • United Farm Workers Co-Founder Dolores Huerta • L.A. Council President Eric Garcetti • One Care Now Director Andrew McGuire

WHAT: Health Care for All Rally (One of the largest ever in Los Angeles!)
Help call on California Leaders to support Senate Bill 840 for Universal Health Care for all California residents.
Educational materials and exhibits.
LIVE MUSIC!

WHERE: Los Angeles City Hall South Lawn, 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

WHEN: Saturday August 11, 2007; 1:00 - 3:00 PM

HEARSE PROCESSION:
A police escorted hearse procession will leave from the Westwood Federal Building at 12:00 pm and arrive at Los Angeles City Hall at 1:00 pm, representing the estimated 50 people who die each day from lack of health care coverage.

DIRECTIONS:
Parking is limited; consider carpooling or taking the Subway (Civic Center stop). To volunteer or for more information on the One Care Now campaign and Rally please go to www.onecarenow.org