Johnson County BBQ October 24
BREAKING NEWS: Today we got confirmation that IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE Michael Mauro and IOWA DEMOCRATIC STATE CHAIR Michael Kiernan will attend the Johnson County BBQ THIS SATURDAY, as well as speak.
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MORE BREAKING NEWS: Musical entertainment at the BBQ will be by the University of Iowa Jazz Guitar Ensemble (under the direction of Steve Grismore). This will be a rare treat—a sextet of four guitars, bass . drums from some very talented young musicians directed by local Jazz wizard and UI faculty member Steve Grismore. They will start early, before the speakers program. Doors open at 2.
Read below for rest of the program.
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NOTE: in order to accommodate their schedules, we will begin our program at 3:15, a little earlier than previously announced. SO PLEASE COME EARLY.
ALSO NOTE: THERE IS STILL TIME to become a sponsor of this year’s BBQ. Please let us know soon as we finalize our sponsorship list early Friday Morning.
Our Sponsorship Levels this year all shades of blue:
o $500 Sapphire
o $250 Turquoise
o $100 Indigo
o $50 Cobalt
Oct. 24th Johnson County BBQ exclusive “political sneak preview” of 2010. The public is invited and welcomed.
Location: Hills Community Center 110 E Main Street Hills (319) 679-2469. Doors open 2:00. Food served until 6. Program approximately 3:30-5. Menu features BBQ pork prepared with famous Neuzil Family BBQ sauce provided by Supervisor Terrence Neuzil. A popular feature is our wide selection of homemade desserts.. Donations: Individual $15, Family $30, however no one will be turned away because they cannot afford it
For BBQ reservations or to become a sponsor click HERE
Next year we have important state races to prepare for—Governor, U. S. Senate, Second District U.S. Representative among others. Johnson County will play a critical role in securing Democratic victories. We do this with our passion and our organization. We need to be well prepared and the way to do this is to start now.
Our BBQ event this year will inform us of the issues and candidates for 2010, and will also provide critical financial support for the office, the phones, the postage and all of those “nuts and bolts” that are essential to our success.
Across Iowa Democrats are asking: “Who will be the Democratic Candidate to oppose Senator Grassley in 2010?” Local Democrats have a first chance to answer this for themselves at the BBQ. Tom Fiegen and Bob Krause are the two announced candidates actively campaigning and they will both address local Democrats.
Congressman Dave Loebsack is a member of two key committees: House Education and Labor Committee and the House Armed Services Committee. He will be on hand to report on the latest news from Washington—including progress on health care reform, education, flood relief and the war in Afghanistan.
State Representative Curt Hanson our newest elected State official in Iowa will also attend. Curt was elected as Representative in nearby House District 90 in the September 1 special election. His hard fought victory in a highly competitive race is seen by many in the state as preview of what will be seen statewide in 2010.
Francis Thicke is candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. A successful dairy farmer from the Fairfield area he understands not only the business of farming but also the role of farming in producing quality local food and will address us on these issues.
The Annual Fall BBQ is the traditional major fundraising activity for the Johnson County Democrats. It is the best opportunity for local Democrats to meet with each other and local elected representatives. All funds raised provide local support for election of Iowa Democrats