• January 14, 2012
• February 9, 2012
• March 10, 2012 Roane County Delegate Convention
• March 14, 2012
• April 10, 2012

2011

• April 9, 2011 Convention
• April 9, 2011 Convention Meeting
• April 21, 2011
• May 19, 2011
• June 9, 2011
• July 14, 2011
• August 11, 2011
• August 28, 2011
• September 8, 2011
• October 13, 2011
• November 10, 2011
• December 8, 2011

2010

• January 21st 2010

2009

• March 28th 2009
• April 21st 2009
• May 21st 2009
• June 18th 2009
• July 16th 2009
• August 20th 2009
• September 17th 2009

Bob: 717-2767, 466-0418, procraft18@aol.com
Kat: 285-9278, katmor@katharinesweb.net

These meetings, held on the second Thursday of each month, are open to all Roane County Democrats.

Executive Committee

Officers

• Chair: Bob Cowan
• Vice Chair: Steve Scarborough
• Secretary: Kat Moore
• Treasurer: Mary Ellen Blencoe

City Chairs

• Kingston: Dick Evans
• Rockwood: Derek Henderson
• Oliver Springs/Oak Ridge: Renee Kelley
• Harriman: Andy Holmbeck

District Chairs*

• District 1: Annie Scarborough, Brian Matthews
• District 2: Carrie Barksdale, Duie Swicegood
• District 3: Mary Ellen Blencoe, Danny Hawn
• District 4: Anita Hume, Steve Kelley
• District 5: unfilled, Joe Swicegood
• District 6: Katharine Moore, Tom Moore
• District 7: Barbara Salley, Richard Salley
• At Large: Jack McNew

* Roane County Voting Districts (2.65mb .pdf)

officers contact list

U.S. Senate Candidate
Park Overall

will meet and greet voters at the
Roane County Democratic Headquarters.
Please come and welcome her!

Wednesday, May 30, 2012
5:00 p.m.
RCDP Headquarters
108 Court Street
Kingston, TN 37763

Executive Committee Meeting

The RCDP executive committee meeting will be held at the RCDP Headquarters at 108 Court Street, Kingston on Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. These meetings, held on the second Thursday of each month, are open to all Roane County Democrats. Members of the executive committee who are unable to attend, please contact Kat Moore or Bob Cowan.

Bob: 717-2767, 466-0418, procraft18@aol.com
Kat: 285-9278, katmor@katharinesweb.net

HEADQUARTERS ARE OPEN!

108 Court Street, Kingston

• Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Thursdays: 2 p.m.-6 p.m.

• Saturdays: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Please stop by & get your t-shirts, hats, bumper stickers, pins, and books. Sign up to volunteer with voter drive, registration, campaigning, and support the candidates. Or just stop by to hang out for a few minutes with like-minded folks.

The hours may be extended in the future.
For information, call (865) 332-1289

Jack McNew
Our Candidate for TN House of Representatives, 32nd District

Now we have a progressive choice for a candidate who cares about people. Please be sure to “Like” his page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackMcNew and subscribe to his Twitter page at: https://twitter.com/#!/JackMcNew

Jack McNew (@JackMcNew)
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Sign up for Twitter to follow Jack McNew (@JackMcNew). Democratic Candidate for TN House of Representatives from the 32nd District.

KCDP to Rally with Area Democratic Candidates and Supporters

Democrats will rally with candidates and supporters from Knox, Loudon, Roane, Anderson, Union and Jefferson counties as we kick off the campaigns of State and Federal candidates. The event is in conjunction with the Knox County Democratic Party’s monthly First Friday Open House.

Loudon County Bean Dinner with Bill Landry

Bill Landry, author of “Appalachian Trails & Heartland Adventures,” will speak and sign his book.

Time: 5:30 pm
Date: Friday April 13
Place: Highland Park Ruritan Club (Across from WalMart on
Hwy #321 in Lenoir City)
Price: Donation

Additionally, there will be some ‘Political trinkets’ for sale.

Training for all Democratic Candidates, Staff and Party Activists

Save these dates … May 18, 19, and 20

National Messaging Expert, Drew Weston, and Nationally Renowned Pollster, Andrew Myers

Candidate and Activists Training:

• Message Development

• Fundraising 101

• Campaign Basics

Provided by the Tennessee Democratic Party
More information will be announced soon.

RCDP Executive Committee Meeting

State-Sanctioned Voter Fraud

by Tom Moore, March 3, 2012

Tennessee’s new voter photo ID law is nothing less than state-sanctioned voter fraud. Wait, that’s not correct. It’s massive and intentionally deceitful state-sanctioned voter fraud. The fact that 5 out of 6, or 95 out of 100 people questioned believe that the photo ID law is okay, good, excellent or just what the country needs is irrelevant.

The new law is not so cleverly cloaked in the language of reform: “to protect against voter fraud” or “ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.” The reality is that all of the new voter ID laws enacted in over a dozen states, so far, violate both the letter and the spirit of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In addition, the laws are in contradiction to one of our country’s fundamental democratic principles, ‘one person, one vote,’ embodied in the 15th amendment to the Constitution.

It just so happens that the justification for the photo ID law i.e., “to protect against voter fraud” is the same language used to justify Jim Crow-era voting laws which intimidated and prevented Blacks from voting in many states.

With liberty and justice…for some.

RCDP Executive Committee Meeting

Thanks to all who came to our Grand Opening and helped to make it a memorable event.

2011 East TN Labor Day Picnic
Despite the rain, we had a good turnout from all over East Tennessee for our picnic, with great speeches by TN AFL-CIO president Jerry Lee, Teachers Assoc. Representative Reba Luttrell, and TN Senator Andy Berke. Thanks to everyone involved, who helped make this an event to remember.

Photos are posted on the Roane County Democratic Party page on Facebook. Unfortunately, my camera battery ran out after Jerry Lee gave his speech, but I’ll let you know when Steve Scarborough posts his photos.
- Kat Moore

Please join Tennessee Democrats and special invited guests for a tribute honoring
Gov. Ned Ray McWherter

Saturday, October 1, 2011
Reception & Socializing 6 p.m.
Dinner & Program 7:30 p.m.

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
600 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37219

Admission: $75 General Admission | $150 Table Seating | $1,500 Table for 10
http://www.tndp.org/page/jackson-day-2011-tickets

The 2011 Jackson Day Dinner will be a celebration of Governor Ned McWherter’s legacy and a reminder of what Democrats can do now to “Get to Work” rebuilding Tennessee, featuring keynote addresses from some of Ned’s dearest friends.

Tickets will be available for pick-up at Will Call before the event.

For information about sponsorship opportunities, including special recognitions and the Finance Council Reception, call (615) 327-9779 or email Lee@tndp.org.

Letters to the Editor, Roane County News

• What would be the best way to help schools?
  by Duie Swicegood, Harriman
  Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Democratic Businessman Mike McWherter Launches “Out of the Blue”

Tenn. Republicans Vote to End Medicare, Abandon 1 Million Tennesseans

By Laws for Roane County Democratic Party Are posted at:

http://tndp.org/docs/ByLaws/Roane10.pdf

Second Harvest Fundraiser

The Roane County Democratic Party would like to thank everyone who came out and contributed to the success of the Second Harvest Fundraiser at Market Street Fountain. RCDP helped raise nearly $500.00 toward this worthy charity. Second Harvest helps feed hungry Tennesseans in 18 East Tennessee counties. Market Street Fountain was a great partner in this worthy cause. Lots of delicious food and ice cream was bought and served during the fundraiser. Next time you’re in Kingston, check them out next to Food City.

Weekly Address: Stopping Oil Market Fraud, Beginning a Clean Energy Future from The White House on Vimeo.

Our good friend Jack Hume has passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jack was a good man and an active Roane County Democrat.

Jack was a very accomplished person as his Roane County News Obit shows.

A called meeting of the Roane County Democratic Party Executive Committee was held 6:30 p.m. December 16th at the Roane County Park Cottage meeting room for the purpose of ratifying By Law changes. The By Laws were approved by a quorum of the Executive Committee.

The Roane County Democratic Party Needs You!

West Wing Week: 04/15/11 or “Open for Business” from The White House on Vimeo.

Become a card-carrying member of the Roane County Democratic Party. Your donation will help fund a 2010 campaign headquarters, support Democratic candidates, encourage Young Democrats, and rebuild the RCDP. Please choose your level of support and complete the membership form below.
As a thank you gift, Mary Ellen Blencoe and the RCDP will provide you a complimentary copy of the new book “TO BE A DEMOCRAT“, once you contribute to a Platinum or Gold level membership. Silver and Bronze level members will receive a 20% discount on the book.

Please make check or money order payable to the Roane County Democratic Party, and mail with membership information to Jack Hume, 251 Massengill Springs Road, Harriman, TN 37748. Membership cards will be available at the RCDP meetings, or sent by mail upon request.

Download a membership flyer

Coming Soon – Pay Online.

Roane County Democratic Party   |   roanedemocrats.com   |   865-332-1289

COURAGE, PRINCIPLES & PROGRESS

By Mary Ellen Andriot Blencoe

tobeademocrat@yahoo.com

Exactly what is a Democrat? Why do people decide to be Democrats? What is the common thread that bonds us as Democrats? Why is the Democratic Party so diverse? This new book, To Be a Democrat, answers these questions through the words of well-known Americans, from Thomas Jefferson to Barack Obama. Their letters, essays and speeches, which are divided into three sections – Courage, Principles and Progress – illustrate the historical strengths, diversity, and accomplishments of the Democratic Party.

• AVAILABLE at amazon.com. Buy two books and qualify for free shipping. “Look Inside” to see cover, table of contents, selected text, and index.
• PURCHASE at the https://createspace.com/3439350 e-store. When ordering 5 or more copies, use discount code BFGBPX3F for 20% off full price.
• FUNDRAISER: To Be a Democrat is a great fundraiser for your organization. Orders of 20+ copies from the e-store at https://createspace.com/3439350 receive a 30% discount (e-mail tobeademocrat@yahoo.com for discount code).
• BOOK SIGNINGS/GUEST SPEAKER: Contact the author regarding book signings and/or speaking at your meeting or event (tobeademocrat@yahoo.com.)

The Young Democrats Club is open to all students interested in learning about or becoming a democrat or those that support a democratic candidate. Anyone may join at any time. National, state, and local elected officials speak to members throughout the year. Students may travel to the state capital, help to campaign for democratic candidates, and other various activities. There is no membership fee for this club. Meetings are held in gym when announced.

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