Ada Dems News
Ada County Democrats – Your Party
July 1, 2009

Good morning Ada County Democrats! July is a big month for us, with lots of exciting developments and great community outreach events to attend and plan for.

This month's biggest news is the election of your new Chair and Vice Chair.  More than 50 people attended June's Central Committee meeting on the 16th and a total of 51 votes were cast. I'm honored to have been elected your new Chair and look forward to working with Jeff Almeida, your new Vice Chair.

I'd also like to send a special thank you to Colleen Fellows, who worked tirelessly to keep the party moving forward after Deb's resignation.

Please join us in the 4th of July parade this Saturday, and read on for details and more events.

Have a great month and see you soon!
Chryssa Rich

Find inside this newsletter:
- Summer Events you’ll see us at and Volunteer Opportunities!
- Fundraising Season
- 2009 JFK Banquet Plans
- Vote Builder Training
- District 15 Grassroots Action

Summer Events

This summer is packed with events! Consider helping out with a designated donation! Each of our events requires an entry fee, and we also like to distribute candy at our parades. If you want to make a donation to a specific event, please do! Simply write in your check memo the event you want the money to go towards, and send/bring your check and bring any candy donations to our office at 4121 State St. Suite B, Boise ID 83703 (we are in the building behind the Moxie Java). Thanks!

SUMMER EVENTS

TONIGHT! Eat at Baja Fresh on Broadway Avenue in Boise and have 10% of your purchase go to the Ada County Democrats! 980 Broadway, Boise, ID. Bring in the flyer at the end of this newsletter, between 4 and 8 p.m. and turn it in with your meal. Chryssa Rich will be there from 5:15 - 8 in case you forget/can't print the flyer. She can't approach you and hand them out, so just find her and ask for one. :)

July 4 - Boise Parade
Meet at 10 am at the staging area, at the corner of 11th and Bannock, to march with Ada County Democrats, showing our spirit! This year we will beat the heat, the parade is in the morning!  Come down at 10 am to march with fellow Democrats and wish everyone a “Happy 4th of July.”

Aug 8 - Kuna Days Parade
This is the second year we will be in southern Ada County in the Kuna Days Parade.  This is a great parade and great time.  To march, meet in the Kuna High School parking lot by 9 a.m.; parade at 10 a.m. Bring the kids and have some fun!

Aug 21-30 - Western Idaho Fair Booth
Everyone loves the fair, especially the Ada County Democrats!  Come volunteer with us at our fair booth for an hour or two, and then hit the events and carnival with your family!  We reach out to thousands of area residents and have a great time. Contact Ann at the office ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to sign up.

September 18-20 - Hyde Park Fair
Who could miss the extraordinary Hyde Park Street Fair?  Not the Ada County Democrats!
Come on down to Boise’s North End and revel in great food and music, and spend some time at our booth talking to great folks.  Nothing beats Hyde Park for fun! Contact Tom Lloyd to volunteer ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Fundraising Season

Lining up for the 2009 JFK Banquet and the important 2010 election season has started.  Ada County Democrats are pushing forward with an energetic fundraising season and we need you!  Here are just a few of the great things we have planned.

July 22nd – $20.10 for 2010!
Come hear from your Representatives and Senators about what to expect in 2010.  This is a big election, and we will work hard for gains in Ada County.  To do that, we need to build the bank now!  6 PM to 8PM at Papa Joe’s at the corner of Capitol and University Drive in Boise.  Donations of $20.10 at the door, drink, appetizers, and hot topics of conversation provided. 

Dialing for Democrats - Coming soon! We are taking on our

2009 JFK Banquet!
November 7, 2009

The planning has started in earnest!  We are really excited about our 2009 Ada County Democrats JFK Banquet, slated for this fall.  We are lining up a great venue and dinner and are contacting a great slate of politicians and pundits for the 2009 keynote speaker.  This is a banquet you won’t want to miss! Contact Stacy Falkner ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to help out.

Vote Builder Training

Vote Builder training will be offered this summer from approximately 8 PM to 9 PM at the Union Hall following Central Committee meetings, compliments of Ira Bunch with the State Party.  Get up to speed on current format and applications, try it out at home and come to the next meetings with any questions you have.  Thanks for your help Ira!

District 15 Grassroots Action

Legislative District 15 Chair MJ Durant invites all to help with phone calling this month. Call fellow District 15 Democrats from your home, to connect and let them know we're here! Leave MJ a message at 208-322-0657 to get involved.