You Are Invited to the 2007 Democratic Thank You Brunch?You know who you are. You canvassed the precincts, dropped the lit, made the phone calls, stuffed the envelopes, hosted the fundraisers, put up (and took down) the signs, and worked the polls for our Democratic candidates this year.
You are the many Northern Virginia Democrats who stepped up and supported our candidates in the 2007 elections - and you are invited to a Thank You Brunch on December 8 hosted by Fairfax County Board Chairman Gerry Connolly.
The Fairfax County Democratic Committee, and the 8th, 10th, and 11th Congressional District Democratic Committees are cosponsoring the event on Saturday, December 8, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Best Western, 6633 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, 22042. Our new Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw and other elected officials, candidates, and party leaders are scheduled to attend.
"We want to thank the many volunteers who contributed so much of their time, energy, money, and support to our Democratic candidates for the General Assembly, the county board of supervisors, constitutional offices, and school board," Connolly said. "With elections held every year in Virginia, we want our supporters to know we value their continued involvement in the political process."
Hundreds of Democrats attended the 2006 Thank You brunch to celebrate Jim Webb's victory that returned control of the U.S. Senate to the Democrats. This year, we can enjoy good food, good company, and celebrate the new Democratic majority in the Virginia Senate and the other important Democratic victories this year.
Democrats wishing to attend the free brunch can RSVP by email to jennisonjohn@aol.com. More information is available from 11th CD Chair George Burke at georgeburke@cox.net or 202-288-2104.
Those planning to attend the brunch are encouraged to bring items that will be sent by the Fairfax County Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics to Army and Marine units in Iraq and Afghanistan in time for Christmas and the months following. Popular personal items include soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, strong moisturizers, disposable razors, deodorant, baby powder,/corn starch, facial wipes that don't require water, nail clippers, boot socks in tan, brown or green, magazines, non-pork snacks like jerky, candy, cookies, gum, energy bars, playing cards and other portable games, hot sauce, pens, paper, envelopes, and notebooks.
The Best Western is located at 6633 Arlington Blvd (Route 50) just east of the intersection of Annandale Road. Ample parking is available in the Best Western's lot. The nearest Metro station is East Falls Church.
Since the Virginia presidential primary is only a couple of months away, we thought it would be interesting to see where northern Virginia Democratic activists stand on their choice for president.
Everyone who attends the free thank you brunch will have an opportunity to cast a ballot.