DFA-MC

Dec. 3, 2008 DFA-MC Meeting

Webstaff — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:45:17 +0000

DFA-MC Monthly Meeting
December 3, 2008
Wednesday 6:30pm
El Penasco Restaurant
19 E Broadway Rd. Tempe, AZ, 85282

Agenda:

Presentation on Arizona Election laws and election observations report.

We meet together the first Wednesday of each month. Bring a friend and enjoy an evening of politics, activist information, planning and friendly conversation. Click here to RSVP.

Post Election Message From The Chair

Webstaff — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:37:40 +0000

Nationally there has been a lot to cheer about. We have elected a Democratic President and increased the Democratic control of the House and Senate with the possibility of a filibuster-proof Senate. In Arizona we didn’t fair as well although we added another member to our Congressional team from CD 1 and as of this writing took two out of three seats on the Corporation Commission. We took our lumps in the State Legislature. So I will be selfish and hope Governor Napolitano doesn’t leave us for a position in the Obama administration. It will mean a lot of work for us to push back against this State Legislature.

We also have to work harder to fix things in our County elections. There are still gaps in the chain-of-custody of our ballots, for example and procedures that didn’t follow the Arizona Revised Statutes or the Secretary of States manual. Election Integrity groups will be working on this for the next two years. DFA-MC will be discussing these items at our upcoming meetings starting with a discussion of the Arizona Revised Statutes at our December 3rd meeting. Please join us at El Penasco Restaurant at 6:30pm. We will also discuss our experiences at the polls.

- Toby Stahl, DFA-MC Chair

Remember our Troops

Webstaff — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:35:05 +0000

As we prepare to enjoy the upcoming holidays with our families and friends, please don’t forget our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq who can only talk personally to family and friends by phone.

You can help by contributing to GI Phone Home, a program to send international phone cards to our troops so far from home. Go to:

http://www.giphonehome.com

and show our troops that you truly support them.

What We Do

Webstaff — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:28:39 +0000

This past Sunday we celebrated the work of the past year and began focusing on the next year. Your support means you are a part of making the work of DFA-MC possible; work such as:

hosting the recent Election Integrity Forum in Phoenix,
coordinating election observer training with the Democratic party,
co-hosting the activist suite at the Wyndham for the election night party,
co-hosting a screening of “Uncounted” at Harkins Camelview,
hosting training sessions for candidates and PCs,
give substance to our endorsement of fiscally responsible and socially progressive candidates,
sponsorship of local talk radio,
sponsorship of GI Phone Home,
monthly public outreach meetings,
holding elected officials accountable,
recruiting and mentoring Democratic Precinct Committeepersons,
and efforts to continue the winning strategy of competing in every race in every election - the 50 state strategy.

There is much to do in the coming year and your help makes all the difference.

You Are Invited This Sunday

Webstaff — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:44:52 +0000

DFA-MC Presents

“Continue the Hope” Dinner
Sunday, November 9, 2008, 4:00pm

El Penasco Restaurant
19 E Broadway Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282

Master of Ceremonies:
Cynthia Black of Action Point and 1480 KPHX

Special Guests:
Rep. Kyrsten Sinema

Steve Brittle of Don’t Waste Arizona

Dinner Seats are $25 each for Members

or $30 each for Non-Members

Featuring a dinner buffet, cash bar and silent auction.

Click here to purchase Dinner seats online

or pay at the door. Due to limited seating, please RSVP (if not paying in advance) to 480.208.9278.

Proceeds benefit DFA-MC. Contributions are not tax deductible.

I encourage you to join us this Sunday to be a part of both celebrating the work of the past year and looking forward to the next year. Your attendance means you are a part of making the work of DFA-MC possible; work such as

hosting the recent Election Integrity Forum in Phoenix,
coordinating election observer training with the Democratic party,
co-hosting the activist suite at the Wyndham for the election night party,
co-hosting a screening of “Uncounted” at Harkins Camelview,
give substance to our endorsement of fiscally responsible and socially progressive candidates,
sponsorship of local talk radio,
sponsorship of GI Phone Home,
monthly public outreach meetings,
holding elected officials accountable,
recruiting and mentoring Democratic Precinct Committeepersons,
and efforts to continue the winning strategy of competing in every race in every election - the 50 state strategy.

Election Debrief Meeting on Nov. 5, 2008 at My Mother’s Restaurant

Webstaff — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:04:54 +0000

DFA-MC Monthly Meeting
November 5, 2008
Wednesday 6:30pm
My Mother’s Restaurant
4130 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix, AZ, 85015

Agenda:

Debrief Election Day activities, especially items relevant to election integrity. This will be a moderated discussion. Reports will be gathered on any incidents, so please bring notes, etc.

We meet together the first Wednesday of each month. Bring a friend and enjoy an evening of politics, activist information, planning and friendly conversation. Click here to RSVP.

Sunday Nov. 9th ‘Continue the Hope’ Dinner

Webstaff — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:05:32 +0000

DFA-MC Presents

“Continue the Hope” Dinner
Sunday, November 9, 2008, 4:00pm

El Penasco Restaurant
19 E Broadway Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282

Master of Ceremonies:
Cynthia Black of Action Point and 1480 KPHX

Special Guests:
Rep. Kyrsten Sinema

TBA

Dinner Seats are $25 each for Members

or $30 each for Non-Members

Featuring a dinner buffet, cash bar and silent auction.

Click here to purchase Dinner seats online

or pay at the door. Due to limited seating, please RSVP (if not paying in advance) to 480.208.9278.

Proceeds benefit DFA-MC. Contributions are not tax deductible.

IDENTIFICATION AT THE POLLS

Webstaff — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:53:45 +0000

Preferred I.D. – One Required (Photo I.D. with name & address):
* Valid Arizona driver’s license; OR
* Valid Arizona non-operating ID; OR
* Tribal enrollment card or other form of Tribal identification; OR
* Valid United States federal, state or local government issued I.D.

Alternative I.D. – Two Required (Non-photo I.D. with name & address):
* Utility bill dated within 90 days of election (electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, mobile phone or cable bill)
* Bank or Credit Union statement dated within 90 days of the election
* Valid Arizona vehicle registration
* Vehicle insurance card
* Indian census card
* Tribal enrollment card or other form of Tribal identification
* Property tax statement of the voter’s residence
* Valid United States federal, state or local government issued I.D.
* Voter registration card or Recorder’s certificate
* Your browser may not support display of this image.Any “Official Election Material” bearing the voter’s name and address (official post card with I.D. requirements and polling site or voter I.D. card)

VOTE DEMOCRATIC!

Source:
http://www.azsos.gov/election/Prop_200/poll_identification.htm

VOTING POINTS TO REMEMBER

Webstaff — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:49:40 +0000

Newly Registered Voters:
* Save receipt until Voter I.D. card arrives
* Check Voter I.D. card to ensure it matches your driver’s license or photo I.D. information

Call Maricopa County Elections Dept. at 602-506-1511 to:
* Request an Early Ballot , either for each election, OR Permanent Early Ballot (requests must be received by the second Friday before the election)
* Check on your Early Ballot request if you have not received one within five (5) business days

Call to request a replacement ballot if:
* You need to make a correction or change for any reason
* If you have stray marks on the ballot
* If you wait until Election Day for a new ballot, you will vote a provisional ballot

ALL Ballots:
* Mark ballots with BLACK BALL POINT PEN ONLY
* Fill in the gap completely
* You DO have the right to vote a provisional ballot

Find Your Poll Location: http://recorder.maricopa.gov/

Continue the Hope Dinner Nov. 9th

Webstaff — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:51:43 +0000

DFA-MC Presents

“Continue the Hope” Dinner
Sunday, November 9, 2008, 4:00pm

El Penasco Restaurant
19 E Broadway Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282

Master of Ceremonies:
Cynthia Black of Action Point and 1480 KPHX

Special Guests:
To Be Announced

Dinner Seats are $25 each for Members

or $30 each for Non-Members

Featuring a dinner buffet, cash bar and silent auction.

Click here to purchase Dinner seats online

or pay at the door. Due to limited seating, please RSVP (if not paying in advance) to 480.208.9278.

Proceeds benefit DFA-MC. Contributions are not tax deductible.