C’mon, haven’t you always wanted to be in a parade? Now’s your chance to walk the talk with Champaign County Democrats in the Champaign Urbana (or is it the Urbana-Champaign?) Fourth of July Parade. Hey, the parade starts in Urbana, anyway. The Democrats are entry #66–meet at about noon in the line up at California & Busey streets in Urbana.
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Gerri Kirchner on
7/3/07
The public is invited to attend a forum on Alternative Energy sponsored by the Champaign County Democrats Meet Up Committee.
Where: Champaign County Democrats Headquarters, 14 E. Washington St., Champaign
When: Wednesday, June 13, 2007, 7 P.M.
Speakers:
Frank Dohleman, Ph.D. student in the Department of Plant Biology at UIUC and Coordinator of the C-FAR Special Research Initiative for Biomass Energy in Illinois
Matt Malten, University of Illinois Sustainability Coordinator and Co-Project Manager of the South Campus Wind Turbine Project
Angus Rockett, Professor and Associate Head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UIUC and former Senior Program Administrator at U.S. Department of Energy Office of Basic Energy Sciences, with over twenty years experience working with solar energy.
The recent focus on the issue of global warming, news of the dwindling supply of fossil fuels, the rising costs of fuel at the pump and increasing utility bills have prompted major concern from consumers. Citizens want reliable and unbiased scientific information about alternative energy sources that are being promoted as possible solutions to future consumer needs. Frank Dohleman, Matt Malten, and Angus Rockett will give presentations on current research and/or practical application as well as the pros and cons of biofuels, wind power, and solar power - three energy sources now being studied at the University of Illinois as viable alternatives to fossil fuels.
FOLLOW-UP TOUR OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SOUTH FARMS, WIND TURBINE PROJECT
Where: Meet at Champaign County Democrats Headquarters, 14 E. Washington St., Champaign.
When: Thursday, June 14, 2007, 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Program: Matt Malten and Frank Dohleman will lead a tour through the South Farms research sites of the South Campus Wind Turbine Project and the ongoing biofuel research studies. Participants will meet at Champaign County Democratic Headquarters and carpool to the UIUC South Farms sites. Drivers appreciated.
Both events are sponsored by: Champaign County Democrats Meet-Up
Admission to both events is free and the public is welcome to attend. For more information please call Champaign County Democrats at (217) 359-3760.
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Gerri Kirchner on
6/5/07
Proving again that Democrats are good stewards of the earth, the Champaign County Democratic Meet Up group invites you and your family to join Senator Mike Frerichs from 10:00 am to noon this Saturday morning at Homer Lake Preserve to help plant two native Kentucky Coffee trees. The event is an early celebration of Arbor day, Read more »
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Gerri Kirchner on
4/9/07
Environmentalists have something to celebrate this Earth Day with the recent Supreme Court decision affirming that the agency known as the EPA (you may vaguely remember it as the “Environmental Protection Agency”) does in fact, have some obligation to enforce the laws Congress has passed to reduce auto emissions. Al Gore has been doing his part to convince even the most committed skeptic that global warming is real and science has the data to prove it. Join the Democratic Meet-Up for a FREE showing of Gore’s Oscar-winning film, “An Inconvenient Truth” this Wednesday night, April 11, at 7:00 pm at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 601 Union Hall, 3301 N. Boardwalk Drive, Champaign. You won’t want to miss the film, which brought Gore and the environment back into the national spotlight. The film will be followed by an audience discussion led by David Kovacic, Professor of Ecology at the University of Illinois. Thanks to the IBEW for hosting this event.
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Gerri Kirchner on
4/9/07
Early voting starts at the County Clerk’s office tommorow, Monday March 26th. You can vote early on weekdays from 8:00am to 4:30pm until April 12th. You can also vote on Saturday March 31st or Saturday April 7th from 9:00am to Noon. Click here to view your sample ballot. For information about those on the ballot, see our candidates page.
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Justin Cajindos on
3/25/07
HOPE.ACTION.CHANGE
Obama Community Kickoff Event
Hosted by Sen. Mike Frerichs & Rep. Naomi Jakobsson
The Obama campaign is promoting this event to kickoff its efforts to build a network of grassroots supporters one community at a time. Thousands of these community kickoff events will be held simultaneously all across the country.
After brief remarks from Sen. Frerichs & Rep. Jakobsson, we will watch a live broadcast from a home in Iowa were Barack Obama will be conducting a discussion on the campaign’s grassroots community organizing efforts.
Following the broadcast, we will discuss what you can do right now to help the Obama campaign in Champaign County!
Drinks and refreshments will be served!
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Directions: Located near corner of Washington & Neil in downtown Champaign, close to The Orpheum Children’s Science Museum
Hope. Action. Change.: On March 31, people across America open their homes to friends, family, and neighbors to kick off a week of support for a movement Barack Obama and the movement to change America.
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webmaster on
3/25/07
State Senator Mike Frerichs is hosting an Education Funding Reform Summit on March 26th (tommorow) to gather community members and constituents to discuss the various education funding proposals that have been introduced in the General Assembly, including Senator Frerichs’ SB508. All concerned citizens are invited.
Where: Room 404 Illinois Terminal Building, 45 E. University, Champaign
When: Monday March 26th, refreshments served at 5:30pm, event starts at 6:00pm
Why: Education funding reform is an issue vitally important to the future of East Central Illinois.
For more info, please contact Zach at zakouts@gmail.com or 355-5252
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Justin Cajindos on
3/25/07
I have posted a new candidates page with summaries about those who are running in this spring’s general municipal election on April 17, 2007. This includes candidates for Champaign City Council, Champaign School Board, and Urbana School Board. While all three of these races are non-partisan, several of the candidates running self-identify as Democrats, so I thought it made sense to post a page on our website so that Democrats in Champaign County know who’s running. From the dismal primary turnout of 6%, it’s clear that the most important task for the general is to turn out more voters. Please read the summaries, follow the links to their websites, and help out on those campaigns you care about. Most importantly, get out and vote on April 17th!
There are also some new websites amongst this group that have gone up in the last week. These include websites for Tracy Heilman (Urbana School Board), and Annette Williams (Champaign City Council). I have met and talked with both of these candidates, and came away very impressed and enthusiastic about their campaigns. These new websites join those that were already up for Giraldo Rosales, Patricia Avery (both Champaign City Council), and Melodye Benson Rosales (Champaign School Board).
Democrats looking to elect like-minded individuals for these races have excellent candidates to choose from this year!
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webmaster on
3/17/07
Well-known health care advocate Jim Duffett will be speaking on THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE IN ILLINOIS, at a Meet Up hosted by Champaign County Democrats, Wednesday, March 14 at 7:00 pm at the Party office on 14 E. Washington St., Champaign.
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Posted by
Gerri Kirchner on
3/14/07
Here’s our print newsletter for March/April, 2007. This issue includes articles on the following:
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Posted by
webmaster on
3/12/07
Welcome to the online home of the Champaign County, Illinois Democratic Party. Here you can read and comment on our blog, volunteer or contribute, or find out where we'll be next. Thanks for stopping by.
