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NEWS!
- Shelby Chadwick needs drivers to take her door-to-door in her campaign for the District 49 House seat. Hours are weekday mornings until 2:00 p.m., then evenings after 6:00 p.m. The goal is to keep the candidate moving and able to concentrate on the folks she meets. Email her at chadwick49@gmail.com
- James O'Haverty's health continues to improve after heart surgery earlier this year. Seen at Eric's barber shop the last week of August, he said he's looking forward to our September meeting.
- Chellie Pingree's campaign announced their re-scheduled fundraiser for September 6th. Details here.
Two Great Speakers for the Lobster Bake, Aug 22:
We are very pleased to announce that Democratic candidate for Governor, Libby Mitchell, and our good KCDC friend, Chris Appel, will speak at this year's annual John Syrett Lobster Bake to be held Sunday August 22nd. Representative Chellie Pingree will also attend and introduce Libby. Chris helped staff the Knox County Democratic headquarters in 2008, doing a great job and making many friends along the way. If you haven't already agreed to do so, please come and welcome them.
The Lobster Bake will be held at the oceanfront home of Ken and Barbara Wexler in Owls Head, beginning with a social hour at 4:00 pm. The dinner catered by Mike Mayo, 4M Productions, begins at 5:15. Tickets are $30 per person, and the meal includes a lobster, mussels, corn, coleslaw, potato salad, hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, soft drinks and cookies. Wine and beer will also be available.
We hope you will consider adding your name to the list sponsors of the Bake or make a donation if you are not able to come. The money we raise will help fund the ambitious media, mailing and candidate support activities we have planned as well as the get out the vote efforts. We can only implement this plan if we are able to raise the money needed to do so.
To sign up as a sponsor, to buy tickets or to make a donation by credit card online, you may go to http://www.actblue.com/page/Lobsterbake2010. For information on becoming a sponsor, to pay by credit card or for questions, call Stu Thro at 594-8611 or Bonnie Post at 594-9263. Payment may also be mailed to the Knox County Democratic Committee, PO Box 452, Rockland, ME 04841. Prepayment must be received by August 18th to attend the event.
John Syrett Lobster Bake Committee
 Libby Mitchell in Rockland, Friday, August 13
We just received this information from Libby Mitchell's campaign:
Good afternoon,
I just wanted to touch base with to let you know Libby will be attending her first public candidates forum of the general election cycle, this Friday, August 13th. The Island Institute is hosting a candidates forum at The Strand Theater in downtown Rockland from 1 pm to 3 pm, this is free and open to the public, no tickets or RSVPs required.
Before the forum, at 12:30, I am working to gather a team of about 10-12 loyal volunteers to wave signs and cheer Libby on. This will be her first head-to-head with her opponents and it is particularly important that we show up in style, to show folks that Democrats are energized and ready to win this November.
Please let me know if you can join us at 12:30!
Cheers,
-Gabi
Gabrielle Bérubé
Libby Mitchell for Governor
 Andy O'Brien, our district 44 rep (Lincolnville, Islesboro, Hope, Appleton, Searsmont, Liberty, and Morrill), is having a Taiwanese/Korean BBQ party on Sunday, August 15 at 5 p.m. 217 Beach Rd, Lincolnville. Stop by and tell Andy what you think.
- Shelby Chadwick, our candidate for the Maine House, District 49 (Cushing, Friendship, Union and Warren), needs:
 Our Lobster Festival Parade turnout was excellent and loads of fun. Thanks to Amy Fischer and Diane Smith for organizing us and sending in the photos. Click the thumbnail to see them all.
- Our last KCDC meeting was Tuesay, August 10th, at Stella Maris House, Rockland. The agenda is here, and the Chair's message is here.
- Diana Beach, Diane Smith, Selina Martin with Tonka and Margaret Boyajian celebrate the President's birthday by telephoning supporters to march in the Rockland Lobster Parade and to volunteer for the Knox County Democrats. They ended the evening singing Happy Birthday to the President and enjoying delicious cupcakes made by Delia Gorham of Organizing for America.
- KCDC email issues? If you:
- want to get on our email distribution list,
- are on our list but don't get emails,
- want to get off our list,
have a look at our new email page.
- Green our Lobster Bake.
We are making a major effort to insure our annual John Syrett Lobster Bake becomes more "green," but we have not been able to find any single use, biodegradable adult lobster bibs. So far, other than the bibs (and the real forks that we are using), everything from our food line will be composted.
So can anyone help us out with bibs? If you have suggestions, call Bonnie Post at 594-9263.
![]() Show our strength at the Lobster Festival Parade, Saturday, August 7th. Amy Fischer (email or 236-0616) is organizing us. Give her your ideas for a float, theme, or attention-getter. We muster at Rockland High School at 8:30. More here...
- Our annual John Syrett Lobster Bake fundraiser is Sunday August 22nd. Save the date. Details here.
 Sarah Ruef-lindquist kicked off her campaign for Knox County Judge of Probate on Wednesday, July 14, 7:00 p.m. at Eric Hopkins Gallery, Rockland. Details on our calendar.
Get the latest on her website.
 Our last meeting was July 13th at Stella Maris House, Rockland.
Discussion (disclaimer) included:
- Introduction of Chris Johnson of Somerville, candidate for Maine Senate, District 20, and Shelby Chadwick of Warren, candidate for Maine House, District 49.
- Bonnie Post reported that our Lobster Bake will be greener this year with composting of almost all organic material. Sponsor the bake and buy tickets through Act Blue or Stu Thro.
- We will have no candidate for Maine Senate, District 22 (all of Knox County).
- Bonnie Post is organizing our Strategic Planning Committee.
- Thomaston 4th Celebration: Lysbeth Andrews reported a successful food booth despite a shortage of volunteers. If you're missing a cooler, call Lysbeth. Amy Fischer and Diane Smith recapped the parade, urging more and better for the Rockland Lobster Festival.
- We are still seeking someone to sit as Vice-Chair. Please call the Chair if your or someone you know will step up.
- Stu Thro was elected Recording Secretary by acclamation. Thank you Stu!
- Jean Tracy of Warren was elected to the State Committee, She joins Moira Paddock, Diana Beach, and the Chair (ex Officio).
- The Headquarters Committee is still at work trying to find us space for the fall campaign.
- Mike Mayo discussed plans for the Media & Mailing Committee, renamed Media, Mailing, and Candidate Support Committee (MM&CSC?) This committee does a lot of the heavy lifting, and could use additional members. Please give Mike a call if you can help.
- The Fund Raising Committee is sorely in need of leadership, volunteers, and ideas. Please call the Chair if you can help.
- The Union Fair runs eight days at the end of August. We will staff our political booth, but probably not full time.
- Several events have been added to our July/August Calendar
The meeting agenda is here.
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