Unocollegedemocrats's Blog

We had a little fun during our October 31st meeting. Instead of normal activities we played a couple of Halloween games, had lots of candy, and then finish the meeting off with a movie.

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On November 17th, 2011, we hosted a public forum and social hour to give students the opportunity to ask local officials how we can work together to get work done in 2012. The panel was a great success and we had a great discussion about what we can do to move forward!

Panelists Included:
Senator Heath Mello
Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr
Senator Brenda Council
Senator Gwen Howard
Legislative Candidate Sara Howard
Vice Chair of MCC Board of Governors Steve Brock

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November 7th, 2011 marked 365 days until the 2012 election. To kick this exciting year off, we got together with OFA to host a campus outreach table encouraging students to pledge their support for our President and to get involved. The students received free apple cider and snacks along with “I’m in” cards they can sign. Our super awesome Obama cutout also made an appearance! Our goal was to get 44 signatures and we ended up getting 119!! Lets keep up the fight to save the blue dot!

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This year has been very busy and productive for the College Democrats. Its been so busy we have yet to update this blog since January, but no worries here is a quick look back at what we have achieved!

• We began 2011 with a visit from Mayor Jim Suttle, where he spoke about the efforts of the reckless recall going on and his achievements thus far as Mayor. Thankfully he eventually beat the recall and he will continue to serve Omaha.

• We hosted a Lobby Day Training as a group for Planned Parenthood. We then went to the capitol to partake in lobbying for PP.
• Like the past years, we continued our annual Tribute to the Fallen event, and put up 6,000+ flags honoring the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan. Both Honorable Chuck Hagel and Mayor Jim Suttle gave remarks.
• We went to Lincoln to canvass for their city elections
• At the beginning of the fall semester we took part in the club fair featuring our lovely Obama cutout!
• We held the political pups event where students got to play with puppies while raising money for the Golden Retriever Rescue Network
• In contrast to the anti-abortion rally on Dodge, we held our own pro-choice rally.
• We also held a Rally for Victims of Domestic Abuse in the student center