Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/ en Copyright 2008 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:15:32 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss New Meeting Format in February We will unveil our new meeting format at the February general meeting. Starting in February we will hear from any guests and candidates prior to our monthly business meeting, and members will not be required (nor eyebrow's raised if you choose not) to stay for the business meeting. There will also be some food and drinks and design-your-own nametags. Come check out the new format.

]]> http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2008/01/news_lgbt_event_1.php http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2008/01/news_lgbt_event_1.php News Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:15:32 -0500 Welcome to Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio! Stonewall Dems is a voluntary association of individuals working with and within the Democratic Party to advance the rights of all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and who seek to spread word of events and activities important to the LGBT, Progressive Community on a local and national level.
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The 10th Anniversary Stonewall Democrats Central Ohio Wine Tasting will be May 5, 2008 at East Village. More information will follow. Tickets are available here. If you or your business wish to be an event sponsor contact Robert.

The next meeting will be at 6:30 PM on April 1, 2008 at the new Franklin County Democratic Headquarters, 271 E. State Street on the 2nd Floor.
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WE ARE ONLY AS STRONG AS OUR MEMBERSHIP...

Are you a member of Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio? Now is the time to join or to renew if you’ve let your membership lapse. Joining is simple and easy, just go to our contribution page. There are various membership options:

Sustaining Member: $100.00
Couples Membership: $60.00
General Membership: $35.00
Student or Hardship Membership: $20.00

Please consider joining or renewing today! We are only as strong as our membership.

To find out if you are current on your dues, please contact Robert.

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Need a new T-Shirt or Hoodie for the fall or winter? Check our our new online store by clicking here! SDCO Logo T-Shirts, Polo Shirts, Tanks, Buttons and more are available! Check us out! All proceeds go to Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio

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Special Events

Equality Ohio Lobby Day registration closes April 15! – Wednesday, May 14 will be one of the most power-filled days for Ohioans who want equal rights for LGBT people and families. Last year HUNDREDS of Ohioans visited their elected officials to talk with them about equal rights for ALL Ohioans regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. Register before April 15 <http://eqfed.org/ct/tdqHRen1VmRR/> to join us on this important day.




Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio are sponsored by David Cunningham's "Edward Jones Investments", Dooley and Company Real Estate and the Jon Sadler Group of Countywide Mortgage. Your patronage of these outstanding business's benefit the LGBT Democratic Community.

]]> http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2008/01/stonewall_democ.php http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2008/01/stonewall_democ.php Front Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:59:40 -0500 Our Mission

Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio was established in 1997 for the purpose of

> Ensuring sensitivity, understanding and support for issues of importance to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) and Allied Community

> Educating, promoting and electing Democratic candidates who are supportive of such issues.

> Organizing, educating and energizing the GLBT and Allied Community to work for, support and elect these Democratic candidates.

Meeting Information

Our club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.

Meetings are held at the Franklin County Democratic Party Headquarters at 271 E. State Street in downtown Columbus.

Officers

President: Bill Hedrick

VP Political Stragety: Don Geiner

VP Membership: Brett Warner

VP Communications: Robert Beattey

Treasurer: John Manning

Secretary: Robert Snyder

Fundraising Chair: Corey Corbin

]]> http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2008/01/about.php http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2008/01/about.php About Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:42:56 -0500 Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio Endorsed Candidates 2008 US Congressional

Russ Goodwin (OH-12)

Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15)

Want to be an Endorsed Candidate? Email us.

]]> http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2008/01/endorsed_candid.php http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2008/01/endorsed_candid.php Endorsements Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:38:02 -0500 CatContribute Membership Plans

Membership in Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio (SDCO) helps support our organization and our "Get Out the Vote" efforts. It entitles members to vote in our endorsement process. A member of SDCO is also a member of National Stonewall Democrats. Members will be kept apprised of our activitities and receive special event announcements. Membership levels are as follows:

Sustaining - $100.00

Family - $60.00

Individual - $35.00

Student / Hardship- $20.00

All membership plans include membership to National Stonewall Democrats

To Join NOW continue below (Contributions are made via Authorize.net) or to join by mail please send payment to:

Make Checks Payable to:

Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio
P.O. Box 10814
Columbus, Ohio 43201-7814

**Please note that $10 of the above membership amount is sent to the National Stonewall Democrats for your membership with this organization.

To reach SDCO call (614) 265-7444 or stonewalldemsoh@yahoo.com

Also please check our website at www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org for upcoming events and activities.

Thank you for your support of our organization!

]]> http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2007/10/catcontribute.php http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2007/10/catcontribute.php Top Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:04:42 -0500 NO FAULT EARLY VOTING (ABSENTEE VOTING)

Did you know that you can vote from the comfort of your own home? No more long lines or taking time off work to go to the polls. You can request a mail-in ballot for the General Election by downloading a form from the Board of Elections.
Am I eligible to vote by absentee ballot?
A qualified Ohio voter does not have to state a reason to vote by an absentee ballot, although the ballot must be applied for in writing. If you are properly registered to vote, you must submit your written request to the board of elections of the county in which your voting residence is located. Your request must contain certain information (discussed below) and your original signature.
How do I apply for an absentee ballot?
Ohio law has separate application processes, described below, for different voters:
"Regular" (other than militia, armed services, overseas or provisional voters).
Your written application for the absentee ballot need not be in any particular form, but it must contain all of the following information:
Your name;
Your signature;
The address at which you are registered to vote;
Your date of birth;
One of the following:
Your driver's license number; or
The last four digits of your social security number; or
A copy of your current and valid photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.
A statement identifying the election for which absent voter's ballots are requested;
A statement that you are a qualified elector;
If the request is for a primary election ballot, your political party affiliation; and
If you want the ballots to be mailed, the address to which you want them mailed.
Absentee Deadlines

To receive your absentee ballot:
1. By mail: Unless you are a member of the U.S. armed forces, you must mail your properly completed absentee ballot application bearing your original signature to the board of elections for the county in which your voting residence is located. The board must receive your request by noon on the Saturday before the election. However, you should submit your request as far in advance of the election as possible.
2. By fax: If you are a member of the U.S. armed forces or organized state militia, you may fax your absentee ballot request to the board of elections in which your voting residence is located. The board must receive your request by noon on the Saturday before the election. You may request that the board fax your ballot to you, but you must return your marked ballot by mail.
3. In person: You may go to the board of elections office during regular business hours after absentee ballots are available for voting, but no later than the day before the election, and request, receive and immediately vote your ballot at the board office.
For your absentee ballot to be counted, it must be received as follows:
1. If cast from anywhere in the United States, whether returned in person or by mail, your ballot must be received by your county board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on election day.
DOWNLOAD YOUR REQUEST FOR A BALLOT TODAY:  http://www.franklincountyohio.gov/boe/assets/pdf/absentee/11a.pdf
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Stonewall Democrats needs you working at various polling locations this year educating Ohio voters.  If you can help us win on November 7th contact Don Geiner at dongeiner@sbcglobal.net  or Russ Goodwin at rgood120954@aol.com as soon as possible.
Can’t afford to take election day off without pay, why not consider being a poll worker.  Poll workers are paid $95.00 for the day fill out an application at http://www.franklincountyohio.gov/boe/content/election/precoff.html or contact the Franklin County Democratic Party.  The contact at the party is Mary Woods, mary.woods@ohiodems.org.  Help secure the integrity of the polls!

 

]]> http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2006/08/post_1.php http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2006/08/post_1.php Early Voting Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:05:50 -0500 CatEvents

]]> http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2006/03/catevents.php http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2006/03/catevents.php Top Mon, 27 Mar 2006 17:56:30 -0500 Martini Night Join Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio on Saturday, April 22nd from 5:30 to 2:30 at Havana Lounge, 862 N High Street in Columbus for the new taste sensation, the "Blue Ohio" martini. A portion of each "Blue Ohio" sold will go to the Stonewall Democrats Get Out the Vote efforts and will help turn Ohio Blue in 2006! We hope to see you there!

]]> http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2006/03/martini_night_1.php http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2006/03/martini_night_1.php CatEvents Wed, 22 Mar 2006 08:16:48 -0500 Register to Vote in Person

You can register to vote at several places including:

The office of the Secretary of State of Ohio
180 E. Broad St. 16th Floor - Columbus, OH

The Secretary of State Client Services Center
30 East Broad Street - Columbus, OH

The board of elections office in your county
(phone book listing as “Government Offices – County.”)

Any Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles office

Any public or vocational school

Public libraries

Your county treasurer’s office

You may also be able to register at sites such as: union-affiliated offices, or at get-out-to-vote rallies at special locations
Register to Vote Online

At this time it is not possible directly register in online in Ohio. However you can download this form from the Federal Elections Commission and mail it to the Secretary of State of Ohio. The mailing directions for Ohio are on page 20 of the following form.

Voter Registration Form from the Federal Elections Commission.

]]> http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2006/02/post_2.php http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2006/02/post_2.php RTV Fri, 10 Feb 2006 17:14:19 -0500 RTV http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2006/02/rtv.php http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2006/02/rtv.php Top Fri, 10 Feb 2006 17:10:04 -0500

]]> http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2006/02/post.php http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2006/02/post.php Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:37:40 -0500 Early Voting Early Voting Information]]> http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2005/08/early_voting.php http://www.stonewalldemocratsohio.org/2005/08/early_voting.php Top Tue, 23 Aug 2005 11:43:34 -0500 Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio Contact Information post: P.O. Box 10814
Columbus, OH 43201-7814

telephone: (614) 265-7444

Email Us

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