Democracy For the Heart of America

RECEPTION FOR MIKE WAGNER, CANDIDATE FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE, APRIL 24

You are invited to a kick-off reception for Mike Wagner, candidate for Circuit Judge of the 17th District, on Thursday, April 24, at The Galvez on the Harrisonville Square from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. This event is hosted by Kenny & Teresa Hensely, Kevin & Jackie Anderson, Don & Sharon Long. Please come, meet and talk with Mike and join other Democrats in helping him kick off his campaign to be our next Circuit Court Judge.

CASS CO. CENTRAL DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEETING, THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Make it a complete Democratic evening by attending the monthly Cass Co. Central Democratic Committee meeting at the Butcher Block Grille in the Mill-Walk Mall. Dinner begins at 6:30 ($10), followed by the meeting at 7:00. Hope to see you there.

Our annual Back to Blue dinner is now officially sold out. Hurray! What a great achievement. However, we are trying to find a way to add more tables for those that would still like to be a part of our biggest fundraiser of the year. We are starting a waiting list for those tables. Please contact cassdemocrats@aol.com, Cindy Kalwei at 380-2497 or Debbi Lehr at 380-6790 to be added to the list.

Join me at the next Coffee with Cleaver
May 3, 2008
PJ's Grind
352 SW Blue Parkway
Lee's Summit, 64063
8-10 a.m.
Come have a cup with Congressman Cleaver.
Hear the latest from DC and talk with him about your
concerns and issues.

CASS CO. WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 8
Thursday, May 8, at the Pearl Street Grill on the Harrisonville Square at noon. Lunch is available for $12. Everyone is invited to attend (even you guys out there). Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11. If possible, bring your mom to lunch, especially if she is a Democrat.

CASS CO. DFA MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 8
The Cass Co. DFA will meet on Thursday, May 8, at the German-American Klubhaus in Belton at 6:30 pm.

MISSOURI STATE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS, COLUMBIA, MO, SATURDAY, MAY 10
The Missouri Democratic Party will hold its State Convention on Saturday, May 10, in Columbia, Missouri, at the Columbia Holiday Inn Expo Center. Delegate and Alternate Registration begins at 9:00 am and ends at 11:00 am. All Cass County delegates and alternates for both Clinton and Obama need to contact Don Long at 816-380-5270 or email Don612610@aol.com to let him know if you will or will not be attending. We need a strong showing of Cass Co. Democrats so we want to make sure all our positions are filled.

KCKCC sponsors the annual Wyandotte County Ethnic Festival this Saturday, May 10th, from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. This event celebrates the various cultures and heritages of people that live, work or have educational ties to our community. There will be ethnic foods and clothing and other items for sale. Also, there will be dancers and vocalists performing traditional ethnic music, along with activities for children. The festival will be held at the KCKCC Field House and offers free admission and parking. For more information, contact Curtis V. Smith at 913-288-7314 or email cvsmith@kckcc.edu

RECEPTION FOR BETH GRUBB, STATE REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATE, SATURDAY, MAY 10
A reception for Beth Grubb, candidate for State Representative 122nd District, will be held on Saturday, May 10, from 2:00-4:00 pm., at the Pollakowski Home, 31 Highway M, Odessa, MO. Beth's district takes in the northeast section of Cass Co. but she needs our help to get her elected and help the Democrats get a majority in the house. Please RSVP to grubbforthehouse@gmail.com or call 816-690-8188. Host $200, Sponsor $100, suggested contribution $25.

Arkansas Recycling Coalition/Missouri Recycling Association
May 12 –14, 2008, Branson Convention Center
Branson, Missouri
The Ozarks Approach to Sustaining the Environment
This year’s conference is hosted by the Arkansas Recycling Coalition (ARC) and the
Missouri Recycling Association (MORA). Plan to be a part of this historic cooperative effort.
Join hundreds of attendees and 80+ exhbitors as these two states join forces to provide
registrants the latest information and resources available regarding environmental
sustainability.
2008 Conference Schedule
Highlights

Arkansas Recycling Coalition/Missouri Recycling Association
May 12 –14, 2008, Branson Convention Center
Branson, Missouri
The Ozarks Approach to Sustaining the Environment
This year’s conference is hosted by the Arkansas Recycling Coalition (ARC) and the
Missouri Recycling Association (MORA). Plan to be a part of this historic cooperative effort.
Join hundreds of attendees and 80+ exhbitors as these two states join forces to provide
registrants the latest information and resources available regarding environmental
sustainability.
2008 Conference Schedule
Highlights

Arkansas Recycling Coalition/Missouri Recycling Association
May 12 –14, 2008, Branson Convention Center
Branson, Missouri
The Ozarks Approach to Sustaining the Environment
This year’s conference is hosted by the Arkansas Recycling Coalition (ARC) and the
Missouri Recycling Association (MORA). Plan to be a part of this historic cooperative effort.
Join hundreds of attendees and 80+ exhbitors as these two states join forces to provide
registrants the latest information and resources available regarding environmental
sustainability.
2008 Conference Schedule
Highlights

ALONZO IN THE PARK, FRIDAY, MAY 16
Join Juan Alonzo, candidate for State Representative 123rd District, for a Picnic in the Park on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. in the Lion's Shelter at Raymore Memorial Park, 400 Park Lane, Raymore, MO. Please come visit with Juan and partake in a little barbecue and possibly some surprise entertainment. Suggested contribution $15.00. Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring your family, friends and neighbors. The menu consists of pulled pork, beans, chips, drinks & brownies. If anyone could

The May Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will meet this Saturday, May 17 at The Woodlands dog track, 9700 Leavenworth Road. Mayor Joe Reardon will be our speaker.
State Senator David Haley will give a brief summary of this year's legislative session. .

MISSOURI DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ATTORNEY GENERAL DEBATE, THURSDAY, MAY 22

CASS CO. CENTRAL DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 22
The Cass Co. Central Democratic Committee will meet on Thursday, May 22, at The Butcher Block Grille in the Mill-Walk Mall in Harrisonville. Dinner is available for $10 and begins at 6:30 pm. The meeting begins at 7:00. Everyone is invited to attend.