Burbank Democratic Club

Come hear the candidates and gobble some BBQ!

This year the Burbank Democrats’ annual family picnic joins up with the Glendale and Northeast L.A. Dems for a pre-June 3 primary event with politicos from the tri-club area.

Currently confirmed to speak and take questions are U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff of the 39th, and Democratic challenger Russ Warner of the 26th; retiring state Sen. Jack Scott of the 21st District and Carol Liu, contending to replace him; former Assembly Majority Leader Dario Frommer; and Assembly members Paul Krekorian (43rd) and Anthony Portantino (44th). Judicial and central committee candidates will also be in the mix. Not confirmed yet are U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (27th), State Assembly Member Kevin deLeon (45th) and state Sen. Gilbert Cedillo (22nd)... or the chance of a surprise or two.

Keynoter will be Rick Jacobs of Courage Campaign, (www.couragecampaign.org); Burbank founding president/Truman Award winner Lee Wochner will emcee. Voter registration before the May 19 cut-off will be available.

Please note! Meat and side dishes are provided, but please bring your favorite salad or desserts as pot-luck.

For more info and updates, see www.burbankdemocraticclub.com or call 818-288-2649.

Join the Burbank Democratic Club for a front-row seat on the passions and "local color" of the state party convention from Lee Wochner, past club president and AD 43 delegate to the clambake. Lee will have visuals as well as his impressions on the grassroots Obama-Clinton rivalry, Bill Clinton's live speech, hot floor fights over endorsements like the AD 40 and SS 3 primaries, and also Phil Donahue's preview of his forthcoming anti-Iraq War film "Body of War," which jumps between a young U.S. soldier gravely injured in Iraq and the attempts by some Senators to lead a fight against the war. The club will also consider endorsing Props 98 and/or 99 on the state June 3 primary ballot, get updates on campaign support this year, and make more plans for the tri-club May 17 family BBQ/picnic with Glendale and Northeast LA Democrats. For more, see www.burbankdemocraticclub.com or call 818-288-2649.

We are all concerned with the body blows that have pummeled our Constitution under the GOP regime, so come join the Burbank Democratic Club in Burbank on Thursday, March 27 to hear and talk with Marshall Croddy, program director of the L.A.-based Constitutional Rights Foundation. The CRF is the non-profit, non-partisan, community-based organization whose many activities include sponsoring the Mock Trial competition and state History Day in schools.

This month's regular BDC meeting also includes a look at state propositions 98 and 99 on the June 3 primary ballot, and our ongoing voter reg and election support plans. For more, see www.burbankdemocraticclub.com or call 818-288-2649.

Super Tuesday is over, and now it's time to weigh in on choices for the state June 3 primary--and Burbank Dems can forward ous in the DP-SFV framework. It's also time to elect officers, plus sound off on the rest of 2008 events: the elections, speakers and events we want.

In only our second year, after making state and federal contacts, one focus of the club this year is outreach to our city officials; another is spreading around the opportunities for more members to have a stake in club leadership--and yes, we have a list to fill! So, for the new members who have joined recently, others who have just found us, and the vets just warming up to 2008--all are welcome!

Join the Burbank Democratic Club for snacks, drinks and good spirits while the California and national returns come in on Super Tuesday. Burbank voter registration is 43% Democratic, the largest chunk by far, so come and root for your candidate--or even the state ballot issues! No admission, but we will "pass the hat." Call 818-288-2649 or check www.burbankdemocraticclub.com.

The Burbank Dems begin only our second full year in existence with this regular meeting: Time to sound off on what you want for 2008 and the elections, AND for more high-visibility and civic local projects in the Burbank area. For this special early-month meeting date, on a Thursday, club goals for the busy new year will be set from among those offered by the Executive Board after its annual brainstorming session in December. And don't worry: there's plenty of room at Kevin's. Get more info at www.burbankdemocraticclub.com.

Plus, hear a presentation on the state propositions on the Feb. 5 primary ballot.

It's also time to renew dues--so members, bring a friend! And all: bring a canned good or dried food to help restock a Burbank foodbank.