May Events!

Al Muratsuchi for Assembly 2012

Please get yourself (& a friend) down to the HQ and join in the activities.  

Where: Democratic Action Center (DAC)
1673 Cravens Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
(near Carson Street & Cabrillo)

Phone Calls and GOTV Effort
When: You can make calls anytime from 12noon-8:00pm, Sunday-Thursday.

Precinct Walking
When: Saturdays, 9:30am-6pm Sundays, 12noon-4pm.

For more info e-mail: info@alforassembly.com
or call Sergio at 424 237 8520,
or go to: www.alforassembly.com

TABLING

Also, every Saturday from now until the June 5th Primary,
we’ll be tabling at the Wilson Park Farmer’s Market.
For more info call: Jimmy Gow 310 538 0245
We’ll have buttons & bumberstickers available,
and be conducting voter registration, PVBM, & promoting Al Muratsuchi.

MAY MEETING

Our monthly meeting will also be a concentrated GOTV effort. Bring your cellphone & charger!
Date: Monday, May 21
Time: 5 pm – 8pm, Phone Calls; 8-9PM, TDC Meeting
Where: Democratic Action Center (DAC)
1673 Cravens Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
(near Carson Street & Cabrillo)

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Upcoming April Events!

Please join us this month for the following events with the Torrance Dems. Details will be forthcoming on location for some events, but please save the date!

Saturday, April 7, 9am – 1pm
We’ll be tabling at the Wilson Park Farmer’s Market.
Join us if you can!

Sunday, April 15, 3 – 5pm
Here’s another opportunity to support Al Muratsuchi, our candidate for California’s new 66th Assembly District.

Monday, April 16, 7pm
Torrance Dems meeting
(Location & more info forthcoming)

Sunday, April 22, 3 – 5pm
Join Dems from the 53rd AD area to thank
Betsy Butler for representing us.
Il Fornaio Restaurant,
1800 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach
RSVP to: DianeWallace4the53rd@gmail.com

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RVSP by 2/28 – Special Event! Fundraiser for Al March 4th!

You’re all invited to a fundraiser for Al Muratsuchi, our candidate for California’s new 66th Assembly District

Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 12:30pm
At the stunning ocean view estate of Melanie and Richard Lundquist
Palos Verdes Estates
(Address to be provided upon RSVP)
Special guest – State Senator Ted Lieu
Suggested Contribution Levels:
$1,000 – Gold Sponsor;
$500 – Silver Sponsor;
$250 – Bronze Sponsor;
$100 – Individual
You may donate at:
http://secure.actblue.com/page/pvdems 
or by check.

Please, RSVP by February 28!

For more information or to RSVP call 562 981 2111
or email: gbuchert@earthlink.net
and for info on Al, go to:
www.alforassembly.com
And remember, when Al wins, everybody wins!
Please join us, thanks,
Jimmy Gow
President, Torrance Democratic Club
310 538 0245

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Late January Events

 South Bay Democratic Clubs’ Election Year 2012 Party 
Includes light refreshments, beverages and conversations with South Bay Dems!

  • When: Sunday the 22nd
  • Time: 3-5 PM
  • Location: Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalaga Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, 90274

66th AD Voter Outreach Activities
Phone calling, tabling, or precinct walking are just some of the options
for your participation! We will be registering new voters & converting current voters to Permanent Vote By Mail status.

  • When: Saturday the 28th
  • Time: 9am – 1pm
  •  Where: Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalaga Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, 90274
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It’s Time to Renew your Membership

2012 is a BIG year for us Democrats!

We have the June Primary and November General elections to work on,
and our focus in Torrance will be electing Al Muratsuchi to the 66th AD
and keeping the South Bay BLUE!!

To that end, we need your support and participation!
First, your support can come through your annual renewal
of your club membership, which is due now.

What are the Dues Rates?

  • $25 – single membership
  • $40 – 2 member household

How Can I Pay my Dues?

Remember, even if you don’t want to come to a meeting, renewing your membership provides the funds for continuing the work of the club.

Thanks for being part of this exciting effort in 2012 to turn the South Bay bright blue!

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Thank you Congressman Waxman!

On Monday, around 150 Dems from 4 area clubs welcomed Congressman Henry Waxman to the South Bay.

It will be great to have him represent us in November in the new CA-33
congressional district (coastal LA).

Congressman Waxman and Torrance Dems

Rep. Waxman, (center) with the Presidents of the 4 Democratic Club co-sponsors - Diane Wallace, Beach Cities; Jimmy Gow, Torrance; Al Lay, LAX-Area; and Connie Sullivan, PVP.

 

Each of us want to thank everyone that made this event possible!
I’d like to think we can do this again before November.

Jimmy Gow
President, Torrance Democratic Club
310 538 0245

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Upcoming – Jan 9th: Meeting with Congressman Waxman

Happy New Year!

We’re jumping into it with a special event with the future rep.
for the new CA-33 congressional district (coastal LA).
Henry Waxman has been a great democratic leader for years
and now we will have him in the South Bay!
On Monday, January 9, 2012, at 7:00pm
you are invited to join Torrance Dems along with our other Democratic Club
co-sponsors – Beach Cities, LAX-Area, Palos Verdes – in welcoming him
to the South Bay.
We have a convenient location in South Redondo
with plenty of free parking.
Voluntary contributions will be gratefully accepted
to cover the costs for the meeting room and refreshments.

RSVP to:
DianeWallace4the53rd@gmail.com
by Thursday, January 5th.

Location information will be emailed on Saturday, January 7th to all who RSVP.
When you RSVP…
- email the names of Democrats who will be attending,
- including their phone number,
- city of residence
and also respond to Congressman Waxman’s requests:
1) Topic/s you would like Congressman Waxman to discuss in his remarks.
2) Issues that are of concern to you and other residents of the South Bay.

So, get your RSVP to Diane ASAP!
And, I’ll see you there!
Jimmy Gow
President, Torrance Democratic Club
310 538 0245

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December General Meeting!

Monday, December 19, 2011 at 7pm

Arjay Plaza, 23211 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA, 90505
(at corner of Lomita Blvd.)
We’ll reflect on the passing year & plan for the upcoming election year, 2012!

We’ll also handle some charter renewal business, and vote on some bylaw revisions.

See you there!

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Afternoon with Al was a big success!

From Al Muratsuchi:
To my friends at the Torrance Democratic Club,
Thank you so much for the wonderful fundraiser
at the beautiful home of Windy and Marty Harris.
The event was a grand success by all measures.
Everyone had a great time, the event was classy,
and the monies raised will give our campaign a big boost
toward keeping the 66th AD and the South Bay BLUE!!
Thanks to all who attended, and special thanks to Jill, Jimmy,
and Varo for working so hard to make the event a success!
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving,
Al Muratsuchi

From Jimmy Gow:
To everybody that made calls, or sent e-mails, or passed out flyers, sent in a RSVP or made a contribution, please accept my biggest “THANK YOU” for making our “An Afternoon with Al” event a huge success!

From the event planning by our VP, Jill Gilligan, to the catering of Carlos De Alba (elegantdecorations.com) everyone did a great job.
Not to overlook the generosity of our hosts Marty & Windy Harris
for opening up their home to us. Or the graciousness of guests like Cliff Numark who introduced Al Muratsuchi to the crowd.
We had over 40 people in attendance and including a generous contribution from the Beach Cities Democratic Club, raised over $4,000 for Al’s campaign for the 66th Assembly seat.

If you missed it, you can still go to:
https://secure.actblue.com/page/torrancedemsforal
to make a donation, or you can still Click here to access the contribution form, print it out, fill it out & mail-in a check.
Attached are a few photos from the event & below I’ve forwarded info about your next opportunity (Dec. 1) to attend a fundraising event for Al.

Keep up the good work!
Thanks,
Jimmy Gow
President, Torrance Democratic Club

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November Meeting – Saturday, November 12 @ 3PM

An Afternoon with Al at the fabulous Harris residence in Redondo Beach!

Click here to download the flyer for this event.

If you are reading this, and you missed the October meeting, DON”T miss this one!

NOW, what you do need to know is, that this time, this meeting will be
a FUNDRAISER for Al!
Go to our SPECIAL ActBlue page to contribute to Al’s campaign…
https://secure.actblue.com/page/torrancedemsforal

Our suggested donation for this special occasion is $100.
(But you can contribute as much as $3900.)
Contributing at the “Torrance Dems for Al” page at ActBlue
will secure your RSVP to this event!
(Space is limited, and will fill up fast, so get your RSVP in soon!)

This will be your opportunity to mix & mingle with other Dem club members,
and meet & greet the various elected officials from the South Bay and beyond
who will be in attendance.

And, if you didn’t get a chance to ask Al your question at the last meeting,
the good news is, this one will be JUST for socializing – no business agenda – so
you’ll have a couple of hours to chat and get the answer to your query.
Just RSVP at https://secure.actblue.com/page/torrancedemsforal
or go to our website, TorranceDems.com, and follow the link.

If you prefer, the attached “contribution form” can be used to print-out, fill-out, mail-in a check. Click here to access the contribution form.

Everyone from what will be California’s new 66th Assembly District
(including Torrance, PVP, Gardena Valley, Lomita & the Beach Cities)
should plan to be there to meet (and contribute to) our Democratic candidate.
Remember, the 66th AD is a SWING district, (one of only 5 out of 80 in CA)
therefore, for the South Bay, it’s “the ONLY race that matters!”

You can get more info about Al – top vote-getter when re-elected to the
Torrance School Board in 2009 – at www.ALforAssembly.com

But first get your RSVP in at
https://secure.actblue.com/page/torrancedemsforal

See you there.
Jimmy Gow
President, Torrance Democratic Club

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