Volunteer to Help at the State Convention In May 2008

The Colorado Democratic Party's Site Selection Committee unanimously voted to recommend that the 2008 State Democratic Convention and Assembly be held at the World Arena in Colorado Springs. Rick Haas is to be congratulated for his ambitious and successful campaign to bring the convention to our town, formerly known as "the belly of the beast."

CDP First Vice Chair and Site Selection Committee Chair Dan Slater noted, "El Paso County's Democratic Party has proven to be one of the most energetic in the state, and we are confident that they will be the ideal hosts for us in May of 2008."

Pat Waak, CDP Chair, said in her weekly newsletter that the choice of historically Republican El Paso County meshed well with the Party's "64-County Strategy". "We're competing in all parts of this state. Democrats have better ideas, are better organized, and have better candidates. To consistently win statewide, we have to be willing to take on Republicans everywhere, and we're doing that. Colorado Springs is changing, as we've seen with the elections of Representative Michael Merrifield and Senator John Morse. We're proud to honor those changing dynamics by bringing the state [Democrats] to Colorado Springs next May."

We now need to be sure that we live up to this honor. Everyone's help will be needed as we carry out plans for this convention. We have begun keeping a list of volunteers to help during the convention that will be held in May 2008. Mark your calendar and please volunteer to help as much as you are able, and ask your friends and family members to help out, too. We want to prove Colorado Springs is a great place for Democrats! Call Alpha Noel at Dem. Headquarters (473-8713) and add your name to the list of volunteers today. Thank you!