Thursday, January 10
DCDCC Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Douglas Dems HQ, 1662 Hwy. 395, Suite 105, Minden, NV
(775) 783-1903
Saturday, January 12
5:00 p.m., No-Host bar, 6:00 p.m. Dinner
The Douglas County Democratic Central Committee is having their annual "Turn Nevada Blue" dinner at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden. A no-host bar starts at 5:00 p.m. and the dinner will start at 6:00 p.m. in the Shannon Ballroom. Our keynote speaker is Cory Farley, noted columnist, recently retired from the Reno Gazette-Journal. All the presidential candidates have been invited and those attending will speak.
Cost is $75.00 per person. For more information and to make reservations please contact Bud Orange or call 775-721-7530. Seating is limited so early reservations are suggested.
Saturday, January 19
Your Voice Counts! Nevada Democratic Caucus
To find your Caucus Meeting location, click the link to the Nevada Dem
Thursday, February 14
DCDCC Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Douglas Dems HQ, 1662 Hwy. 395, Suite 105, Minden, NV
(775) 783-1903
Saturday, February 23
County Convention will be held in the multi-purpose room at Minden Elementary School 1170 Baler St. Minden, Nevada 89423 775-782-5510. Sign-in starts at 10 a.m. meeting begins at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 8
DCDCC Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Douglas Dems HQ, 1662 Hwy. 395, Suite 105, Minden, NV
(775) 783-1903
Friday & Saturday, May 17-18
The Nevada State Convention will be held in Reno at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno. Nevadans will choose our delegates to the Democratic National Convention at our state convention. For more information on how to attend as a delegate, guest or observer, please visit the Nevada State Democratic Party Website or click the following link to the Nevada State Convention page.
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS in August
Phone banking at the Douglas Dems office, 4-8:30 p.m. Please bring cell phones. If you've got lists that Finlay has given you, bring them, too. Precinct captains should bring a volunteer! Call the Democrats HQ, (775) 783-1903, for more details and updates.
Tuesday, August 12 — Primary Election All Day — Vote at your precinct designated polling place.
Primary Election of local and national candidates.
Thursday, August 14
DCDCC Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Douglas Dems HQ, 1662 Hwy. 395, Suite 105, Minden, NV
(775) 783-1903
Wednesday, August 20 — Sunday, August 24
N.S.C.A. Nevada State Sporting Clays CHAMPIONSHIPS
at Sage Hill Clay Sports 7370 Desert Way, Reno, NV
PHONE 775-851-1123 FAX 775-851-7786
Democratic candidates and elected officials are encouraged to stop by this event to see the action and visit with the families attending and the competitors of all ages.
Thursday, August 28, Convention Watch Parties
Parties start around 5:30, with Obama speaking around 6.
Please go to a party in your neighborhood and take your friends! Afterwards, talk with the host/precinct captain about how to turn all that enthusiasm into action.
Precinct captains should a) try to go to a watch party if they can and b) plan a voter contact event (voter reg, canvassing, phone banking) for their local volunteers this weekend. Here is where they are happening:
Genoa: Peggy Powell's house, 2494 Genoa Aspen Dr.
Stateline: the Fox and Hound on Tramway Dr.
Minden: Debbie Gardia's house, 1739 Bougainvillea Dr.
Gardnerville: Jane Foraker-Thompson's house, 1366 Petar Dr. (Chichester)
Fish Springs: Pat De Sota's house on Juniper St.
If you have questions or would like to host a party, call Finlay Logan, (775) 232-2062, Field Organizer, Campaign for Change.
Saturday and Sunday , August 30-31, Volunteer Days
Saturday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Voter registration, launch from Demo HQ.
Sunday: 2-8 p.m. phone-a-rama! Turn your excitement about being a Democrat into ACTION!
If you have questions or would like to host a party, call Finlay Logan, (775) 232-2062, Field Organizer, Campaign for Change.
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS in September
Phone banking at the Douglas Dems office, 4-8:30 p.m. Please bring cell phones. If you've got lists that Finlay has given you, bring them, too. Precinct captains should bring a volunteer! Call the Democrats HQ, (775) 783-1903, for more details and updates.
Thursday, September 11
DCDCC Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Douglas Dems HQ, 1662 Hwy. 395, Suite 105, Minden, NV (775) 783-1903
Douglas County School Superintendent Carol Lark and Cheryl Blomstrom will speak on the topic of the district’s continuation bond initiative, which will be on the November 4 ballot. Blomstrom is chair of the Keep Improving Douglas Schools (KIDS), a citizens’ committee that is promoting passage of the bond. The DCDCC supports the initiative and recently donated $250 to KIDS.
Saturday, September 13 — Ba “Rock” the Vote for Obama! Douglas County Friends and Neighbors for Obama will hold this event at 7 p.m. at Genoa Lakes Golf Club, 1 Genoa Lakes Drive, Genoa.
There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres, no-host bar, and live music (bring your dancin’ shoes!). Donations accepted.
Please R.S.V.P. via email to Elaine McNeill or call (775) 720-9945 by September 5. Reserve early, as space is limited.
Feel free to bring friends, family and converts, and provide the names of guests when responding.
Sunday, September 14 Joe Dini’s Old-Fashioned Democratic Picnic, Fort Churchill State Park
Sen. Richard Bryan will be guest of honor at a meet-and-greet-the-candidates barbecue at Fort Churchill State Park pavilion, noon (auction at 2 p.m.), hosted by the Lyon County Democratic Central Committee. Parking is $4 per car and the picnic is $10 per person, children 12 and under free.
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS in October
Phone banking at the Douglas Dems office, 4-8:30 p.m. Please bring cell phones. If you've got lists that Finlay has given you, bring them, too. Precinct captains should bring a volunteer! Call the Democrats HQ, (775) 783-1903, for more details and updates.
Thursday, October 9
DCDCC Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Douglas Dems HQ, 1662 Hwy. 395, Suite 105, Minden, NV
(775) 783-1903
Saturday, October 18 — EARLY VOTING BEGINS Click HERE to download a PDF document of the Location and Schedule for Early Voting. Or, contact the County Clerk's Office for more information on locations, days and times to vote early. You may also contact the Clerk's Office for Absentee Ballots.
Friday, October 31 — EARLY VOTING ENDS
Contact the County Clerk's Office about General Election polling locations and about your precinct polling location.
