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Dear VoteBuilder Users,

 I will hold several VoteBuilder webinar trainings this week and on a frequent basis moving forward. Two of this week’s trainings require no previous experience with VoteBuilder and will focus on the basics of how to use the system. For those who have some experience with VoteBuilder, “the basics” includes Quick Look Up, creating, modifying and saving lists, cutting and printing turf, data entry, support requests and user account requests. One of the other trainings will cover how to create scripts and report formats. The fourth training will cover My Campaign. See the times below for what topics will be covered when.

 

Our webinar software can only accommodate 16 phone lines for each conference call. Slots for each training will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. I will send out conference call information to those who sign up to participate prior to the call.

 

All attendees will need to be in front of a computer that is connected to the internet. Basic trainings last about 75 minutes. The webinar on scripts and report formats will last about 45 minutes, as will the webinar on My Campaign. Signing in to the online webinar program can take a few minutes, so please factor that into your scheduling.

 

The training information is below.

 

Wednesday, February 22, 3:00 PM (Scripts and Report Formats)

Wednesday, February 22, 6:000 PM (Basic Training)

Thursday, February 23, 2:00 PM My Campaign)

Friday, February 24, 2:00 PM (Basic Training)

 To receive conference call information, please RSVP to me by email as soon as possible. Please include what campaign you are working on, as well as your role on that campaign.

 Brendan Kelley

Voter File Manager

Ohio Democratic Party

bkelley@ohiodems.org

O: 614-221-6563 x 140

C: 614-207-2832

 

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Ohio Democratic Party - Campaign School

 We want YOU as a winning candidate!

Several county chairs -- including Janet Carson/Geauga, Judith Craig/Fayette and myself -- attended ODP's inauguration of its first campaign school on Saturday, January 28th, at ODP HQ.  Approximately 250 were in attendance -- it was a HUGE SUCCESS!!  This training is another tool that can be used to train candidates, campaign managers and campaign treasurers. The next two training dates are as follows in the cities listed: 

Saturday, February 4, 2012 in Cincinnati – Kelley  Auditorium,
Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Saturday, February 11, 2012 in Cleveland – Harvard Community Center,
18240 Harvard Ave, Cleveland OH 44128

The ODP staff who staged the training are to be commended – we are very lucky to have such talent right here within the ODP!  Plan to attend one of the trainings in Cincinnati or Cleveland – it is well worth not only your time, but the time of anyone currently a candidate, thinking about becoming a candidate or getting involved with a campaign!
Click on the link to RSVP for the training or for additional information --https://ohiodems.org/campaign_school_2012. In addition, after the Cincinnati training, there will be an after event hosted by the Ohio Democratic Women's Caucus for a women's networking reception.  To RSVP or if you should have any questions, please contact Lauren Harmon, ODWC Director, at 614/221-6563 or at LHarmon@OhioDems.org. Please feel free to forward this e-mail and attachment to others!  I hope you will consider attending one of the trainings above -- it is well worth it!  Amy F. Grubbe Chair/ECDPwww.eriecountydems.org  
 

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February 1st., 2nd. & 3rd., 2012

Dear VoteBuilder Users,

 
I will hold several VoteBuilder webinar trainings next week and on a frequent basis moving forward. Two of next week’s trainings require no previous experience with VoteBuilder and will focus on the basics of how to use the system. For those who have some experience with VoteBuilder, “the basics” includes Quick Look Up, creating, modifying and saving lists, cutting and printing turf, data entry, support requests and user account requests. One of the other trainings will cover how to create scripts and report formats. The fourth training will cover My Campaign. See the times below for what topics will be covered when.
 
Our webinar software can only accommodate 16 phone lines for each conference call. Slots for each training will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. I will send out conference call information to those who sign up to participate prior to the call.
 
All attendees will need to be in front of a computer that is connected to the internet. Basic trainings last about 75 minutes. The webinar on scripts and report formats will last about 45 minutes. The webinar on My Campaign will last about 60 minutes. Signing in to the online webinar program can take a few minutes, so please factor that into your scheduling.
 
The training information is below.
 
Wednesday, February 1, 2:00 PM (Basic Training)
Thursday, February 2, 2:00 PM (Scripts and Report Formats)
Thursday, February 2, 5:30 PM My Campaign)
Friday, February 3, 3:00 PM (Basic Training)
 
To receive conference call information, please RSVP to me by email as soon as possible. Please include what campaign you are working on, as well as your role on that campaign.
 
Best,
Brendan
 
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Brendan Kelley
Voter File Manager
Ohio Democratic Party
bkelley@ohiodems.org
O: 614-221-6563 x 140
C: 614-207-2832

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Attention: Candidates for Statewide or General Assembly Office and Committee Treasurers

 

The Office of the Secretary of State is pleased to announce that it will be offering a Webinar presentation to candidates for statewide and general assembly office and their treasurers at no cost on Thursday, January 19, 2012. The office will offer the presentation at two convenient times -  the first session is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the second session is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
 
This Webinar is being offered for the benefit of committees of candidates for statewide and general assembly office to help ensure compliance with Ohio’s campaign finance use and disclosure laws.  The timing of the webinar is set to help in preparation for the Annual filing deadline of January 31, 2012 and will cover the topic of
“Additional Campaign Finance Requirements for Statewide and General Assembly Candidates.”
Participants should find the webinar helpful in understanding the special campaign finance requirement for candidates for statewide and general assembly offices.  The session will cover such topics as: contribution limits, electronic filing, the proper use of credit cards and the proper reporting of reimbursements issued by the committee. 
 
New candidates/treasurers should also review the webinar for local candidates for an understanding of the basics of campaign finance reportingThat webinar is available on demand at:
 
 
 
A “Webinar” is an online visual presentation designed to facilitate communication between a small number of presenters and a remote audience using the Internet and the local phone service.  This training method allows for an efficient and cost effective learning opportunity. In order to participate, those who register will need a computer and an Internet connection to view a live PowerPoint presentation online; and a phone to hear the presentation and ask questions. 
 
 
If you would like to register and participate, please choose one of the two sessions listed below by clicking on it or copy and paste it into your browser:
 
Thursday January 19, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 
 
Thursday January 19, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
 
The online registration system is set up to accept the first 500 participants for each session listed above (on a first come, first serve basis) and send a confirmation notice once a participant is registered. 
Please Note: If you have a question(s) regarding campaign finance for campaign committees for candidates for statewide and general assembly, you may submit your question(s) when you register via the link above. You will also have the opportunity to submit questions throughout the session.
 
 
If you have any questions regarding these Webinars, please contact Laura Pietenpol via phone at (614) 466-6826 or via email at lpietenp@ohiosecretaryofstate.gov

 

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Democrat Christmas meal and Joint Club and Committee meeting

The Brown County Central and Executive Committee jointly with the Brown County Democrat Club will be hosting their Christmas Dinner at 6:00pm on December 1st., 2011.  Meat and drinks will be provided.  

 

It has been confirmed at the "old Alverda Reed School Bldg" or  current ABCAP Bldg located at the corner of Grandin Dr and W. Plum St. Georgetown, Ohio.   The Party will supply the meat (primarily pulled pork, but there will be chicken also) and drinks. 

 
The custom of carry-in covered dish for side dishes and one's own table utensils will be observed.
 
Hours will be 6:00 to 8:30 or 9:00 PM

Mark your calendar.   This dinner will be in-lieu-of meetings of these groups in December.  

September 26th. thru October 1st, 2011

COME JOIN US AT THE "LITTLE STATE FAIR"  (BROWN COUNTY, COUNTY FAIR) IN GEORGETOWN, OHIO FROM 8:00AM UNTIL 12:00AM DAILY!

 

August 26th, 2011  

Ohio Tobacco Festival

Parade line-up 2:00pm at the High School, Parade to begin at 5:30pm.  Anyone welcome to come and participate in the parade and join our fellow Democrats riding or walking with our float along the parade route.  

Tobacco Festival schedule

Schedule is tentative and subject to change

Thursday, Aug. 24

5 p.m. - Flea market, craft show, commercial exhibits and food booths open

8 p.m. - Ohio Tobacco Festival Queen Contest, main stage

Friday, Aug. 25

9 a.m. - Commercial exhibits, flea market, craft show and food booths open

12 p.m. - Tobacco Show entry deadline

1 p.m. - Open Tobacco Judging and Show

2 p.m. - Opening parade registration and lineup at RULH High School

5:30 p.m. - Opening parade, US 52; VIP dinner at OK Warehouse, after parade

7 p.m. - Softball Tournament at RULH Elementary School ballfield

7:30 p.m. - Talent Show registration, main stage

8 p.m. - Talent Show, main stage

9 p.m. - Daily raffle drawing; purchase tickets at the festival information booth

10 p.m. - Entertainment, main stage

Saturday, Aug. 26

9 a.m. - Commercial exhibits, flea market, craft show and food booths open; softball tournament at RULH Elementary School ballfield; OTF Antique Car Show and Bike Show, Main Street; Ripley Women's Club Baby Show registration and show, main stage

10 a.m. - Tobacco Cutting Contest, location to be announced; Horseshoe Pitch Tournament, location to be announced

11 a.m. - Children's races and games, Front Street; 4-H and FFA Tobacco Grading

12 p.m. - Tobacco Plugging Contest

1 p.m. - Tobacco Stripping Contest

2 p.m. - Entertainment, main stage

3 p.m. - Corn Hole Tournament, registration 1 p.m. at 19 Main

4:30 p.m. - Garden Tractor Obstacle, Main Street

5 p.m. - Wagon Backing Contest, Main Street

6 p.m. - Bed Race, Main Street

8 p.m. - Entertainment, main stage

9 p.m. - Daily raffle drawing; purchase tickets at the festival information booth

Sunday, Aug. 27

7:30 a.m. - Prayer Breakfast, main stage

9 a.m. - Commercial exhibits, flea market, craft show and food booths open; softball tournament at RULH Elementary School ballfield

10 a.m. - Horseshoe Pitch Tournament

12 p.m. - Baking Contest and Auction, Front Street

1 p.m. - Tobacco Spitting Contest, Front St.; Arm Wrestling Championship, Main Street

1:30 p.m. - Cigar and Pipe Smoking Contest, Front Street

3 p.m. - Frog Jumping Contest, Front Street.; Duck Race, Ripley Boat Club, purchase tickets at festival information booth; daily raffle drawing, purchase tickets at festival information booth

4 p.m. - Grand Prize Drawing, purchase tickets at festival information booth


 

                                                                       

The weather was great and the Food tremendous at this years John B. (Ben) Houser Memorial Picnic.  Thank you for coming out and attending this event. 

August 21, 2011

JOHN B. (BEN) HOUSER MEMORIAL PICNIC

 

Brown County Democrat  Summer Picnic -  August 21, 2011, 1:00pm (at the Western Brown High School, 472 W. Main St. Mt Orab, Ohio 45154  [ follow the signs ]

 

                                          

 

 

We would like to thank everyone who helped with our dinner this spring.  We had a great turnout and lots of great speakers and food.       Brown County Dems

 

Brown County Democrat Club Spring Dinner

May 21, 2011  

Social Hour 6:00pm

Dinner begins at 6:30pm

Eagles Hall, 600 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH

Dinner $20 -- catered by Lake Manor Restaurant

 

Guest Speakers:

FRANCES STRICKLAND & David Pepper

Frances Strickland is the former First Lady of Ohio (January 8, 2007-January 8, 2011) and an educational psychologist.

Biography

Frances Strickland grew up on a dairy farm in Simpsonville, Kentucky Shelby County, Kentucky, graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Murray State University, and was a health and physical education teacher and received her doctorate in educational psychology at the University of Kentucky where she met Ted Strickland. She and Governor Strickland met on the day after Christmas in 1973 and married that day in 1987. They were both 46, and decided it was too late to have children. After she graduated, she served as a school psychologist for many years in a public school system. She plays the guitar and is often heard at rallies for her husband. As the First Lady of Ohio, she serves as the chair of the Family and Children First Councils, composed of state-agency leaders that helps families seeking government services. She has also written a children's novel about the first female Governor of Kentucky Martha Layne Collins.

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David Pepper

David Pepper has a track record of stepping up to bring common sense, responsible leadership at tough times.

David made his first run for political office at 29 years’ old (in 2001), and finished first out of a field of 26 candidates for Cincinnati City Council.  It was the first time a newcomer finished first in almost 40 years.  David ran for reelection in 2003, again finishing first by an even larger margin over a field of 26 candidates.  He won both traditionally Democratic and Republican wards across the City.

David arrived at City Council shortly after the Cincinnati riots (Dec. 2001), and at a time of deep concern among citizens of Cincinnati.  Over the next four years, he helped lead the way to reform city hall, heal police-community relations, add officers to the street, reinvigorate economic development downtown and in other parts of the City, and lower property tax rates.  His final year on Council marked the first increase in the City’s population in decades.

In 2006, David challenged Hamilton County Commission President (and former Lt. Gov candidate) Phil Heimlich in 2006, after the County’s direction reached a low point under the Heimlich-DeWine majority.  By winning numerous cross-over voters, and winning outright in some traditionally Republican areas, David (53%) was the leading Democratic vote getter of all the Democrats (statewide) on the County ballot.  David’s win marked the first time Democrats have held the County majority in 40 years.

Taking office in January 2007, David arrived at a County government that had been badly mismanaged—a squandered reserve fund, wasteful spending, questionable ethics and management practices, poor relations with the state and City, and underinvested and unsuccessful economic development.  Since he arrived, David has fought to clean up the mess: adding fiscally prudent policies and reforms to assure responsibility and accountability while eliminating waste and reducing overall spending by tens of millions of dollars; implementing ethics reforms; improving relations with the city and state; pushing to reform the criminal justice system; and investing in new economic growth and recovery strategies, creating thousands of jobs and successfully moving forward on the Banks project to revitalize Ohio and Cincinnati’s riverfront.

Other Biographical Information

Since 2000, David, 38, has also served as an attorney in the Cincinnati office of the law firm of Squire Sanders & Dempsey, where he concentrates his practice on appellate litigation. From 1999-2000, he clerked for Judge Nathaniel Jones on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati.

David graduated from Cincinnati Country Day in 1989 and earned his B. A. magna cum laude from Yale University in 1993, where he was Phi Beta Kappa and served as Managing Editor of the Yale Daily News. David earned his J.D. from Yale Law School in 1999, where he won several school-wide awards for his written work and was a published law review author three times

David is a fifth-generation Cincinnatian, coming from a family with a long tradition of public service to the community and with roots throughout the region. 

 

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