DFA Ardmore
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Democracy For America [DFA] Ardmore
Candidate for House District 49
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
From: "Ivan Holmes, Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party"
For Immediate Release
July 1, 2008
State Central Committee Votes Unanimously
After Tragic Loss of Rep. Terry Hyman
The state Democratic Party's Central Committee voted unanimously today to place Samson R. Buck's name on the ballot for House District 49. In the wake of the overwhelming loss of Rep. Terry Hyman the State Democratic Central Committee was required to provide a replacement candidate within 5 days of the tragedy.
In an emergency meeting of the state central committee today Samson Buck's name was presented after an extensive search. The vote was unanimous and a letter was delivered to the State Election Board presenting Mr. Buck's name for candidacy this afternoon.
Mr. Buck is an attorney practicing in Ardmore, and currently resides on his farm on the Carter/Love county line. The farm has been in his family for four generations.
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Oklahoma Democratic Party | George Krumme Center | 4100 N. Lincoln Blvd. | Oklahoma City | OK | 73105
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
From: "Ivan Holmes, Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party"
For Immediate Release
July 1, 2008
State Central Committee Votes Unanimously
After Tragic Loss of Rep. Terry Hyman
The state Democratic Party's Central Committee voted unanimously today to place Samson R. Buck's name on the ballot for House District 49. In the wake of the overwhelming loss of Rep. Terry Hyman the State Democratic Central Committee was required to provide a replacement candidate within 5 days of the tragedy.
In an emergency meeting of the state central committee today Samson Buck's name was presented after an extensive search. The vote was unanimous and a letter was delivered to the State Election Board presenting Mr. Buck's name for candidacy this afternoon.
Mr. Buck is an attorney practicing in Ardmore, and currently resides on his farm on the Carter/Love county line. The farm has been in his family for four generations.
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Oklahoma Democratic Party | George Krumme Center | 4100 N. Lincoln Blvd. | Oklahoma City | OK | 73105
Oklahoma AFL-CIO Endorsements, 2008
US Senate: Andrew Rice
US House, District #1: Georgianna Oliver
Corporation Commissioner (short term): Jim Roth
Oklahoma State Senate
District 5: Jerry Ellis
District 7: Richard Lerblance
District 15: Diane Drum
District 17: Charlie Laster
District 21: Bob Murphy
District 31: Keith Erwin
District 33: Tom Adelson
District 37: Nancy Riley
District 43: David Boren
Oklahoma State House of Representatives
District 2: Glen Bud Smithson
District 9: Bill Snyder
District 13: Jerry McPeak
District 14: Eugene Blankenship
District 16: Jerry Shoemake
District 24: Kathi Mask
District 27: Cole Koszara
District 28: Ryan Dean Kiesel
District 33: Mike Pierson
District 36: Scott BigHorse
District 37: Ken Luttrell
District 45: Wallace Collins
District 46: Miranda Norman
District 49: Terry Hyman*
District 50: Daisy Lawler
District 51: Tommy Cosgrove
District 52: Dan McMahan
District 53: Troy Green
District 66: Lucky Lamons
District 78: Jeannie McDaniel
District 82: Jane Anderson
District 83: Edward Holzberger
District 84: Ron Marlett
District 85: Bart Jay Robey
District 87: Dana Orwig
District 90: Linda James
District 94: Scott Inman
District 95: Michael Walker
District 96: Dianne Hunter
District 97: Mike Shelton
District 99: Anastasia Pittman
District 100: James Baggett
District 101: Donnie Lewis
*District 49 State Rep. Terry Hyman passed away a few days ago
US Senate: Andrew Rice
US House, District #1: Georgianna Oliver
Corporation Commissioner (short term): Jim Roth
Oklahoma State Senate
District 5: Jerry Ellis
District 7: Richard Lerblance
District 15: Diane Drum
District 17: Charlie Laster
District 21: Bob Murphy
District 31: Keith Erwin
District 33: Tom Adelson
District 37: Nancy Riley
District 43: David Boren
Oklahoma State House of Representatives
District 2: Glen Bud Smithson
District 9: Bill Snyder
District 13: Jerry McPeak
District 14: Eugene Blankenship
District 16: Jerry Shoemake
District 24: Kathi Mask
District 27: Cole Koszara
District 28: Ryan Dean Kiesel
District 33: Mike Pierson
District 36: Scott BigHorse
District 37: Ken Luttrell
District 45: Wallace Collins
District 46: Miranda Norman
District 49: Terry Hyman*
District 50: Daisy Lawler
District 51: Tommy Cosgrove
District 52: Dan McMahan
District 53: Troy Green
District 66: Lucky Lamons
District 78: Jeannie McDaniel
District 82: Jane Anderson
District 83: Edward Holzberger
District 84: Ron Marlett
District 85: Bart Jay Robey
District 87: Dana Orwig
District 90: Linda James
District 94: Scott Inman
District 95: Michael Walker
District 96: Dianne Hunter
District 97: Mike Shelton
District 99: Anastasia Pittman
District 100: James Baggett
District 101: Donnie Lewis
*District 49 State Rep. Terry Hyman passed away a few days ago
Young Democrats of Oklahoma to Hold State Convention June 7th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
youngdemocratsoklahoma@gmail.com
Young Democrats of Oklahoma to Hold State Convention June 7th
Oklahoma City (May 13, 2008) - Young Democrats of Oklahoma announced they would hold their annual state convention June 7th at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Union Hall at 1700 Southeast 15th St. in Oklahoma City.
The annual convention will host an array of speakers, including Democratic leaders in the state. Elections for one-year termed officers will also be held. All Young Democrats across the state are welcome to attend.
Young Democrats of Oklahoma President Josh Smith stresses the importance of motivating young Democrats in this state.
“Our goal at the state convention is to organize our young people in the state,” said Smith. “We want to give our young Democrats the tools to go out in the field and conduct a grassroots campaign to turn Oklahoma blue.”
Smith emphasized the impact young people can have in the political process.
“This year is a vital election year and Young Democrats of Oklahoma has the opportunity to capitalize on the Democratic movement going on in this state in the nation,” said Smith. “Democrats gained ground in the 2006 elections and we hope to continue that same trend with the upcoming elections in November.”
Young Democrats of Oklahoma is an organization that mobilizes young people under the age of 36 to participate in the electoral process, be involved in the Oklahoma Democratic Party and strives to develop the skills of Oklahoma youth to serve as leaders at the local and national level.
The convention will begin at 8 am. Speakers, events and registration details of the Young Democrats of Oklahoma convention will be released as soon as they are confirmed. This information can be found on the Young Democrats of Oklahoma Facebook group. For more information on the convention, please contact youngdemocratsoklahoma@gmail.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
youngdemocratsoklahoma@gmail.com
Young Democrats of Oklahoma to Hold State Convention June 7th
Oklahoma City (May 13, 2008) - Young Democrats of Oklahoma announced they would hold their annual state convention June 7th at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Union Hall at 1700 Southeast 15th St. in Oklahoma City.
The annual convention will host an array of speakers, including Democratic leaders in the state. Elections for one-year termed officers will also be held. All Young Democrats across the state are welcome to attend.
Young Democrats of Oklahoma President Josh Smith stresses the importance of motivating young Democrats in this state.
“Our goal at the state convention is to organize our young people in the state,” said Smith. “We want to give our young Democrats the tools to go out in the field and conduct a grassroots campaign to turn Oklahoma blue.”
Smith emphasized the impact young people can have in the political process.
“This year is a vital election year and Young Democrats of Oklahoma has the opportunity to capitalize on the Democratic movement going on in this state in the nation,” said Smith. “Democrats gained ground in the 2006 elections and we hope to continue that same trend with the upcoming elections in November.”
Young Democrats of Oklahoma is an organization that mobilizes young people under the age of 36 to participate in the electoral process, be involved in the Oklahoma Democratic Party and strives to develop the skills of Oklahoma youth to serve as leaders at the local and national level.
The convention will begin at 8 am. Speakers, events and registration details of the Young Democrats of Oklahoma convention will be released as soon as they are confirmed. This information can be found on the Young Democrats of Oklahoma Facebook group. For more information on the convention, please contact youngdemocratsoklahoma@gmail.com
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List of Official Convention Participants from Oklahoma to Denver
List of Official Convention Participants prepared by the Office of the Secretary. As of Friday, April 18, 2008.
Oklahoma [pdf]
http://www.demconvention.com/web/101/pdfs/Oklahoma%20--%20Web%20-%20April%2018.pdf
or
http://tinyurl.com/594589
List of Official Convention Participants prepared by the Office of the Secretary. As of Friday, April 18, 2008.
Oklahoma [pdf]
http://www.demconvention.com/web/101/pdfs/Oklahoma%20--%20Web%20-%20April%2018.pdf
or
http://tinyurl.com/594589
Stop SB2100; call OK House Appropriations and Budget members before 1:30 Tue 4-8-08
Oklahoma Education Association
OEA Legislative Update
http://www.okea.org/legislative/update/index.html
Legislative Update - April 4, 2008
Stop vouchers! Call your legislators today!
Senate Bill 2093 will be heard in the House Appropriations and Budget Committee at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8. This bill would create tax credits (vouchers) for those who donate to a scholarship fund that would be used by parents to send their children to private schools. The purpose is to divert much-needed public school funding to private schools. Charitable donations shouldn’t come with a tax credit, especially if they are to be subsidized by taxpayers at the expense of public schools?Call or write members of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee (see list below) today and encourage them to vote against this attack on public schools.
House Appropriations and Budget Committee
Legislator (Party) District Office Phone
John Auffet (D) 86 325 (405) 557-7394
John Carey (D) 21 542 (405) 557-7366
James Covey (D) 57 509 (405) 557-7325
Shane Jett (R) 27 437 (405) 557-7349
Tad Jones (R), Vice Chair 9 301A (405) 557-7380
Guy Liebmann (R) 82 331 (405) 557-7357
Kenneth Miller (R), Chair 81 432D (405) 557-7360
Randy Terrill (R) 53 407 (405) 557-7346
Call your senate and house member today.
http://capwiz.com/nea/ok/state/main/?state=OK
Legislative Update
http://www.okea.org/legislative/update/08/040408LegUp.pdf
Oklahoma Education Association
OEA Legislative Update
http://www.okea.org/legislative/update/index.html
Legislative Update - April 4, 2008
Stop vouchers! Call your legislators today!
Senate Bill 2093 will be heard in the House Appropriations and Budget Committee at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8. This bill would create tax credits (vouchers) for those who donate to a scholarship fund that would be used by parents to send their children to private schools. The purpose is to divert much-needed public school funding to private schools. Charitable donations shouldn’t come with a tax credit, especially if they are to be subsidized by taxpayers at the expense of public schools?Call or write members of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee (see list below) today and encourage them to vote against this attack on public schools.
House Appropriations and Budget Committee
Legislator (Party) District Office Phone
John Auffet (D) 86 325 (405) 557-7394
John Carey (D) 21 542 (405) 557-7366
James Covey (D) 57 509 (405) 557-7325
Shane Jett (R) 27 437 (405) 557-7349
Tad Jones (R), Vice Chair 9 301A (405) 557-7380
Guy Liebmann (R) 82 331 (405) 557-7357
Kenneth Miller (R), Chair 81 432D (405) 557-7360
Randy Terrill (R) 53 407 (405) 557-7346
Call your senate and house member today.
http://capwiz.com/nea/ok/state/main/?state=OK
Legislative Update
http://www.okea.org/legislative/update/08/040408LegUp.pdf
OK County Dems: Join DNC Chairman Dean, ODP Leaders; OKC, 4-7-08
Greetings Fellow Democrats,
Dr. Ivan Holmes,
Oklahoma Democratic Party Chairman,
Invites you to join
Governor Howard Dean, M.D.,
Chairman, Democratic National Committee
Monday, April 7, 2008
Teamsters Union Hall IBT Local 886
3528 W. Reno
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
4:30 PM
Sponsorship Reception
$500 write/raise
5:00 PM
Join the Party; Rally
$25 -- Friend suggested
$50 -- Patron suggested
$100 -- Sponsor suggested
To R.S.V.P. please go to:
http://www.democrats.org/JoinTheParty
For additional information, contact Maggie Sasso at 202-863-8058 or SassoM[at]dnc.org or The Oklahoma Democratic Party at 405-427-3366
Contributions to the Democratic National Committee are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, http://www.democrats.org This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
Yours in Solidarity,
The Oklahoma County Democratic Party
"Deeds of Giving Are the Foundation of the Democratic Party"
Greetings Fellow Democrats,
Dr. Ivan Holmes,
Oklahoma Democratic Party Chairman,
Invites you to join
Governor Howard Dean, M.D.,
Chairman, Democratic National Committee
Monday, April 7, 2008
Teamsters Union Hall IBT Local 886
3528 W. Reno
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
4:30 PM
Sponsorship Reception
$500 write/raise
5:00 PM
Join the Party; Rally
$25 -- Friend suggested
$50 -- Patron suggested
$100 -- Sponsor suggested
To R.S.V.P. please go to:
http://www.democrats.org/JoinTheParty
For additional information, contact Maggie Sasso at 202-863-8058 or SassoM[at]dnc.org or The Oklahoma Democratic Party at 405-427-3366
Contributions to the Democratic National Committee are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, http://www.democrats.org This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
Yours in Solidarity,
The Oklahoma County Democratic Party
"Deeds of Giving Are the Foundation of the Democratic Party"
DFA Tulsa, 7 pm, Tuesday 12-June-07
Democracy For America [DFA] in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Organized by: DFA Tulsa
http://www.dfalink.com/tulsa
Monthly meeting of DFA Tulsa
AGENDA for 7 pm, Tuesday, 12-June-07:
Call to order
Self-introductions
Reports from members
Elect leadership for 2007-09
Announcements
7:30 pm CDT: Participate in DFA Night School national teleconference activity: Developing a Finance Plan
Link
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
7:00 PM Central
Tulsa County Democratic Party HQ
3930 E. 31st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135
Handicapped Accessible: Y
Phone Number: 918-742-2457
Website: Link
RSVP via
Link
Democracy For America [DFA] in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Organized by: DFA Tulsa
http://www.dfalink.com/tulsa
Monthly meeting of DFA Tulsa
AGENDA for 7 pm, Tuesday, 12-June-07:
Call to order
Self-introductions
Reports from members
Elect leadership for 2007-09
Announcements
7:30 pm CDT: Participate in DFA Night School national teleconference activity: Developing a Finance Plan
Link
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
7:00 PM Central
Tulsa County Democratic Party HQ
3930 E. 31st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135
Handicapped Accessible: Y
Phone Number: 918-742-2457
Website: Link
RSVP via
Link
A Message from your new State Chair Ivan Holmes
Oklahoma Democratic Party
June 4, 2007
Link
Dear Grassroots:
As your new Democratic State Party Chair I am asking for your immediate help. Currently we have close to a zero balance in our bank accounts and close to $15,000 in outstanding expenses from our State Convention. I must also raise $35,000 to pay our June bills.
Because we have no money I will not replace Lisa Pryor or Lindsey Coster who were both being paid by the State Democratic Party and this will save about $110,000 over one fiscal year.
My goal is to get 1,000 Democrats to pledge $25.00 a month to help pay our monthly expenses and give us a strong base of support. The early response has been good but we still have a long way to go. I hope each of you will give up the cost of a movie for two once a month to help the party. Senator Andrew Rice and Sen. Debbe Leftwich have already pledged their support and we hope you will too.
We need your help in 2007.
If you have any questions feel free to give me a call, 405.427.3366. I hate to have to ask each of you for your help after two weeks on the job but I have no choice if we are going to pay our monthly bills. Thanks for your support in electing me your state party chair. I will work hard to not let you down.
Please join today so we can help Democrats tomorrow.
With Thanks:
Ivan Holmes
Oklahoma Democratic Party
June 4, 2007
Link
Dear Grassroots:
As your new Democratic State Party Chair I am asking for your immediate help. Currently we have close to a zero balance in our bank accounts and close to $15,000 in outstanding expenses from our State Convention. I must also raise $35,000 to pay our June bills.
Because we have no money I will not replace Lisa Pryor or Lindsey Coster who were both being paid by the State Democratic Party and this will save about $110,000 over one fiscal year.
My goal is to get 1,000 Democrats to pledge $25.00 a month to help pay our monthly expenses and give us a strong base of support. The early response has been good but we still have a long way to go. I hope each of you will give up the cost of a movie for two once a month to help the party. Senator Andrew Rice and Sen. Debbe Leftwich have already pledged their support and we hope you will too.
We need your help in 2007.
If you have any questions feel free to give me a call, 405.427.3366. I hate to have to ask each of you for your help after two weeks on the job but I have no choice if we are going to pay our monthly bills. Thanks for your support in electing me your state party chair. I will work hard to not let you down.
Please join today so we can help Democrats tomorrow.
With Thanks:
Ivan Holmes
Watch Party: NH Democratic Presidential Debate; Tulsa, Sunday 3-June-07, 5:30 pm
Link
Organized by: DFA Tulsa
http://www.dfalink.com/tulsa
Watch Party: NH Democratic Presidential Debate
Come around 5:30 pm to meet, eat, and greet and then watch the 6-8 pm [CDT] live broadcast of the second Democratic Presidential Debate on CNN-TV; debate hosted by Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. All eight Democratic presidential candidates have now confirmed for this debate.
CNN's Wolf Blitzer will moderate with questions coming from WMUR's Scott Spradling and the Union-Leader's John DiStaso. WMUR's Jennifer Vaughn will be moderating questions from the audience. More on the debate at tinyurl.com/2bnu64
After the debate, Tulsa representatives of the presidential campaigns have been invited to address us and we will take a straw poll! Come learn more about the strong field and support your favorite Democrat[s]! Please RSVP online... and bring friends with you! Read More »
Link
Organized by: DFA Tulsa
http://www.dfalink.com/tulsa
Watch Party: NH Democratic Presidential Debate
Come around 5:30 pm to meet, eat, and greet and then watch the 6-8 pm [CDT] live broadcast of the second Democratic Presidential Debate on CNN-TV; debate hosted by Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. All eight Democratic presidential candidates have now confirmed for this debate.
CNN's Wolf Blitzer will moderate with questions coming from WMUR's Scott Spradling and the Union-Leader's John DiStaso. WMUR's Jennifer Vaughn will be moderating questions from the audience. More on the debate at tinyurl.com/2bnu64
After the debate, Tulsa representatives of the presidential campaigns have been invited to address us and we will take a straw poll! Come learn more about the strong field and support your favorite Democrat[s]! Please RSVP online... and bring friends with you! Read More »
AP: Money Problems Plunge Oklahoma Democratic Party Into Turmoil
AP - 5/29/2007 5:56 PM - Updated 5/30/2007 5:50 AM
Link
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Barely one week on the job, Oklahoma Democratic Party chairman Ivan Holmes is scrambling to put together a new staff and raise enough money to keep the party's office open past June.
Holmes, elected to replace outgoing party head Lisa Pryor at the party's statewide convention on May 19, also said he has received hundreds of e-mails and phone calls from Oklahoma Democrats since his election complaining that the party is not aggressive enough opposing President Bush and the war in Iraq. Read More »
AP - 5/29/2007 5:56 PM - Updated 5/30/2007 5:50 AM
Link
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Barely one week on the job, Oklahoma Democratic Party chairman Ivan Holmes is scrambling to put together a new staff and raise enough money to keep the party's office open past June.
Holmes, elected to replace outgoing party head Lisa Pryor at the party's statewide convention on May 19, also said he has received hundreds of e-mails and phone calls from Oklahoma Democrats since his election complaining that the party is not aggressive enough opposing President Bush and the war in Iraq. Read More »
Oklahoma Democratic Party, 2007 Resolutions
2007 State Convention Resolutions as Adopted
THE OKLAHOMA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
RESOLUTIONS
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Link
or
http://tinyurl.com/2dqfnj
Adopted by the Delegates of the
2007 STATE CONVENTION
PREAMBLE: As delegates we believe that the Oklahoma Democratic Party is a party of inclusion that welcomes people with differing opinions on issues confronting our democracy as we work together to find solutions. We believe in shared rights and responsibilities. We, the delegates of the Oklahoma Democratic Party 2007 State Convention, adopt these resolutions to further the mission of the Oklahoma Democratic Party, which is to elect Democrats. We, the delegates, hereby assert that the following issues comprise the heart and soul of what we believe as Democrats at it relates to the following topics:
• Education
• Health Care
• Rights
• Jobs
• Environment
• Water Resources
• Transportation
• Federal Issues Read More »
2007 State Convention Resolutions as Adopted
THE OKLAHOMA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
RESOLUTIONS
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Link
or
http://tinyurl.com/2dqfnj
Adopted by the Delegates of the
2007 STATE CONVENTION
PREAMBLE: As delegates we believe that the Oklahoma Democratic Party is a party of inclusion that welcomes people with differing opinions on issues confronting our democracy as we work together to find solutions. We believe in shared rights and responsibilities. We, the delegates of the Oklahoma Democratic Party 2007 State Convention, adopt these resolutions to further the mission of the Oklahoma Democratic Party, which is to elect Democrats. We, the delegates, hereby assert that the following issues comprise the heart and soul of what we believe as Democrats at it relates to the following topics:
• Education
• Health Care
• Rights
• Jobs
• Environment
• Water Resources
• Transportation
• Federal Issues Read More »