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My Fellow Democrats:
I am looking for a few good men and women. We have a
fantastic statewide ticket running for governor,
lieutenant governor, and attorney general. Now I need
point people willing to become the committee's liaison
with each campaign. Please respond to me at (757)
253-6463 or e-mail mhalpin@erols.com
ASAP so I can set each individual up with the proper
person as requested by each campaign.
At our July 26 meeting we will consider creating a Second
Vice Chair. This position will be in charge of precinct
organization. The liaison people would work through him
or her. Our first vice-chair, currently Ford Anderson, is
doing an excellent job supporting the chair in the
day-to-day operation of the committee and fulfilling
various assignments and obligations in this busy campaign
season.
I hope all of you agree that since the Republican
Veg-O-Matic redistricting "ferrymandered" James
City County, we must change as change occurs to win. The
proper notice and call to by-law revision will be given
to the committee via e-mail alert and newsletter.
I would like to thank all of the folks in attendance at
the Flag Day Picnic. It is great to see so many new
faces. We would like to be able to sponsor a few ads,
"meet and greets," and fund-raisers this
campaign season. Our committee must pay state dues,
purchase software for the registered voters' list (GOTV),
and be able to compete and win. Please make a
contribution of $100.00, $50.00, or $20.00 to your local
committee.
I remember, one year in my youth, attending Nature Camp
in Vesuvius, VA. It was a two-week camp, and on the
middle weekend there was a special outing. The camp was
split into four groups and each had a special place to
go. Some went to Crabtree Falls, camping on McClung
Mountain, tubing at Goshen Pass, or rock-hopping up Big
Mary's Creek to the South River. One year I
"earned" the overnight camping on McClung
Mountain. As we foraged for dry wood to burn at the
bonfire I came upon a half-rotted tree begging to be
kicked over. Having studied with the Shao Lin priests of
TV Kung Fu. I proceeded to remove the tree from its
resting place. I had not noticed the humming sound at the
base of the tree until it was too late. Yellow jacket
City.
Slow motion replays in my mind....I hit the tree with my
graceful kick, breaking off a large piece at the top. It
hit my head and knocked me cold. The yellow jackets made
a bee line for the camp, leaving me lying there
motionless. Coming to my senses, I made for the cover of
the nearby stream ready to jump in to the nearest trout
pool. Although their were a few
stings in camp, there were lessons learned. That buzzing
sound you hear out there now are some angry Republicans.
The doofus in the woods this year was Gilmore. We can put
Mark Warner, Tim Kaine, Don McEachin, Bill Barlow,
Patrick Pettitt, John McGlennon, and Jim Icenhour in
office this year with hard work, contributions, and more
hard work. Please give to your local committee with time
and resources. In service, Mike
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