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Rutherford County Democrats come together in Cannonsburgh

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Over 150 Rutherford County Democrats came together tonight in Cannonsburgh in Murfreesboro, TN for guest speakers Sen. Andy Berke (D-10) and Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester. Lots of folks donated food and several raffle items, and the weather couldn’t have been nicer for an evening in May.

The RCDP fundraiser was held in an open air pavilion in Cannonsburgh, a living history museum of early Southern life in Murfreesboro. Many new faces as well as the very familiar shared a meal together and looked ahead to the 2010 elections.

If you were curious about the history of the venue for this event, here’s the Murfreesboro Post’s ‘Top 10′ things you should know about Cannonsburgh. There are a lot of people who helped make tonight’s event possible. Will Fields cooked the awesome food. Aaron Cerutti helped get the 15 tables and 150 chairs moved. Pat McFadden, Steve Cates, and many others helped set the tables. So many folks donated things for the baskets and the food. Chloe Cerutti raised $1000 with her raffle ticket sales alone. Margaret Scrivens helped at the door and in the kitchen. Kathy Ferris donated the lecturn and sound system to the party, made a lot of great potato salad and sold a lot of tickets. Chantho Sourinho and Kathy Ferris tied for the most tickets sold (40 each).

These people and more demonstrated the power we have when we work together!

Tonight our treasurer, Smitty, challenged Democrats to think about the 2010 elections and think about what small thing you can do to help elect real public servants to represent the people of Rutherford County. One way is to give $10 a month to the Rutherford County Democratic party until the 2010 elections. It’s our 10 for ‘10 challenge, and we need your help to move Tennessee forward!

Posted in Democratic Party, Elections, Events, Fundraising, RCDP, TNDP | 4 Comments »

Come Grow With Us!

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

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Come grow with us over dinner May 12th with special guests State Party Chairman Chip Forrester and Senator Andy Berke of Chattanooga. Also meet our newly elected Rutherford County Democratic Party officers. Over 125 tickets to this event have already been sold. Don’t miss this chance to reconnect over a shared meal and meet the future of our Party in Tennessee!

Senator Berke was elected in 2006 at the age of 38 and was a student of Barack Obama at the University of Chicago Law School. Chip Forrester was recently elected as the new Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party and is building our party from the grassroots up.

Come on out and meet the future of our Democratic Party! Dinner provided, tickets $15. Purchase your tickets online.

When: Tuesday May 12, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Lions Clubhouse at Cannonsburg, 407 Hickerson Dr., Murfreesboro, TN
Questions: Please email wilrofie@aol.com.com or call (615) 796-1472.

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Rutherford County is ground zero for 2010 elections

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

A lot is at stake for our state in the 2010 elections. Rutherford County is the birthplace of our nation’s Democratic Party. We are also ground zero in a battle to redraw district lines in 2011.

Below is part of an email message that went out last night to Rutherford County Democrats from newly elected RCDP Chairman Jonathon Fagan. If you did not receive an email, please sign up to receive updates.

RCDP Corresponding Secretary Will Fields reports that we’ve sold over 70 tickets to our May 12 fund raising dinner “Come Grow With us” and that we’re very close to meeting our first goal. Thank you for moving Tennessee forward in 2010!

Our party has a 187 year history in this county, and a long list of dedicated members have kept it alive through thick and thin, sometimes at great personal cost. Now we are faced with a great challenge. 2010 will be a pivotal year for our party in Tennessee with 2 congressional seats, including Bart Gordon’s, hang in the balance We must take back the House and Senate, or redistricting in 2011 will assure republican victories for years to come. One thing is clear - Rutherford County is ground zero in the 2010 elections. We owe it to those who have come before and labored so mightily to get involved and get this party going. Below you will find a list of upcoming events.

Your attendance is vital and greatly appreciated. Our next fund raiser will be held on May 12th from 6:30 - 7:30pm. Please purchase tickets online today and visit our new website at www.rutherfordcountydemocrats.org where you can sign up for email updates, and let us know of any suggestions or questions you may have.

I also urge you to sign up for our 10-for-10 initiative for the pivotal 2010 elections. Feel free to check us out and join on Facebook and Twitter.

I would like to personally thank each and every one of you, my fellow Democrats, for your help and support for the year ahead!

Sincerely,

Jonathon Fagan

Chairman, Rutherford County Democratic Party

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Rep. Bart Gordon tours storm damage, meets with victims

Friday, April 10th, 2009

bartgordon1 U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon quickly responded to the devastating tornadoes that struck Rutherford County today:

“Today, I surveyed many of the tornado-struck areas in Murfreesboro. The damage is extensive and I have contacted the White House to convey the situation on the ground to President Obama.

“I also informed the White House that Gov. Bredesen may soon request federal disaster assistance for the affected areas. I have also sent a formal letter to the President, urging a quick response.

“I have spoken with local officials to let them know I stand ready to help the residents of my hometown rebuild their lives and restore their communities.

“Right now, my thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of those who have lost loved ones, those who have been injured and those who have lost their homes and property.”

To read the letter Congressman Gordon sent to President Obama, go to http://gordon.house.gov/PDF/Tornado_Letter.PDF.

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Hank Fincher finally spanks Kelsey

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

If you’ve been forced to watch (why else would you?) Rep. Brian Kelsey (R - Germantown) grandstand on inane amendments and meaningless bills he sponsors in Judiciary and on the Floor of the House (he once took 20 entire minutes of the Judiciary’s time arguing whether the word ‘Shall’ or ‘May’ should be used), then you certainly have prayed for someone to take him out and give him a good spanking. You’re in for a treat! Rep. Hank Fincher (D - Cookeville) finally took matters into his own hands last week…

Fincher: “Rep Kelsey is mistaken, as he is on many bills”

Casada: “The republican caucus demands an apology”

Fincher: “The short answer is ‘NO’”

You can’t blame ol’ Hank for finally taking charge and putting the boy in his place. How would you feel if you worked your way from Putnam County tobacco fields to Harvard Law School and had to take this junk from a silver-spooned kid from Germantown still wet behind the ears?

I notice Fincher never apologized even after Rep. Casada (R - Brentwood) whined so much that the Speaker felt obligated to remind the House of the rules.

Score: Take-Charge Tennessee Democrats: 1 whiny republican children: O

Posted in Democratic Party, Legislation, Rep. Brian Kelsey (R-83), Rep. Hank Fincher (D-42) | 1 Comment »

10 for ‘10: help move Rutherford County forward

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

We now have a way for you to contribute to the Rutherford County Democratic Party. As the new officers look ahead at ways to continue building our party, your help is needed more than ever.

Newly elected RCDP Treasurer Matthew Smitty challenged Rutherford County Democrats on Saturday to step up and give “10 for 10.”

That’s just $10 a month until the 2010 elections. You can do that right now through RCDP’s ActBlue account. This is also linked on the right. ActBlue is secure and is used by campaigns across the nation, including the Tennessee Democratic party.

Thank you for moving Rutherford County forward.

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Rutherford County - the birth place of the Democratic Party

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

Rutherford County Democrats came out to the court house on the square in Murfreesboro Saturday to elect new county party leadership and executive members.

You can watch clips from the meeting here.

It was almost standing room only as Democrats filled nearly every seat. The candidates for RCDP officers ran unopposed and were elected with a vote by acclimation.

In the video, newly elected RCDP Chair Jonathon Fagan tells the story of the birth of today’s Democratic party that took place in August of 1822 just blocks from where Rutherford County Democrats met. At the time, the Tennessee legislature convened on Vine Street in Murfreesboro, TN. The Tennessee legislature nominated Andrew Jackson for President. Jackson became the first candidate to declare he was a Democrat, and it happened in Rutherford County.

Below is a list of our county party’s new officers:

Chairman - Jonathon Fagan
First Vice Chairman - Lee Campbell
Second Vice Chairman - Chantho Sourinho
Corresponding Secretary - William Fields
Recording Secretary - Pat McFadden
Treasurer - Matthew Smitty

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