LDS Dems updates

[Crystal Young-Otterstrom]

Dear LDS Dems:

Thank you to all of those who have signed up for LDS Dems at ldsdems.org/join! Just because you have received this email doesn't mean you've signed up. Go do so if you're in doubt! We had some great news coverage yesterday:

http://www.fox13now.com/news/local/kstu-utah-reps-try-to-dissuade-the-myth-that-lds-members-cant-be-democrats-20110926,0,2378498.story
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705391474/LDS-Dems-invite-Utahns-to-first-event.html
http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/article_c26fcfd2-8f89-590f-b817-d5ef4f85df07.html
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/52642340-90/lds-democrats-caucus-says.html.csp

There were also lengthy spots on KUTV2, KSL Radio, and KNRS but I haven't found those online yet. I'm talking to the party today about getting some National PR.

Keep spreading the word about LDS Dems and the breakfast on Saturday!

If you haven't heard about the Richard Bushman lecture tonight, let me know and I'll send you the details. It sounds interesting.

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The LDS Dems Caucus invites you to join us for a free breakfast: 

Saturday, October 1 from 8 - 9:30am

Murray Park, Pavilion #2: 296 E Murray Park Ave.

Here is a map of the park: http://www.murray.utah.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=201

Breakfast will be cooked by your LDS Democratic Elected Officials!

The breakfast is generously underwritten by Sam and Diane Stewart.

At the breakfast, we will hold a free raffle to choose one lucky winner to attend the Sunday Morning session of General Conference with Utah State Democratic Party Chair Jim Dabakis! 

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LDS DEMS: WHAT ARE WE?

LDS Dems will soon be an official caucus of the Utah State Democratic Party. 

STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES

Utah has a rich heritage and a bright future. Our families are the basic units of society, and their success determines the success of our communities. For this reason, our mission is to reduce economic stress, create safe neighborhoods, and provide quality educational and community resources. We take our stewardship over the natural world seriously. We strive to make our communities welcoming and safe for all of Utah's people without regard for when they first came to our great state. We recognize the hand of Divinity in the US Constitution, and we seek to ensure that the rights and freedoms it provides are available to everyone.

Our vision: Encourage more Latter-day Saints to participate and feel welcome in the Democratic Party and vote for Democratic candidates.

ORGANIZATIONAL OUTLINE

LDS Dems is comprised of an executive committee and two planning committees. The interim chair is Sen. Ben McAdams and the interim vice-chair is Crystal Young-Otterstrom. We intend to create regional chairs who will coordinate activities and outreach committees for their area.

Activities Committee (Interim Chair: Trisha Beck):

This committee is tasked with planning quarterly events that help members of the caucus get to know one other and provide a means to introduce moderates to our ideas in a comfortable, LDS-based setting. 

Outreach Committee (Interim Chairs: Craig Janis & Cris Balmanno):

The purpose of this committee is to first, create a comprehensive database of all LDS Democrats in the state and second, to convince moderate and republican Mormons that the Democratic Party is really the "right place" for them. Additionally, the outreach committee will oversee messaging, rapid response, candidate recruitment, LDS 101 candidate trainings, etc.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

1. Join our email list and encourage all of your LDS Democrat and Moderate friends to join it as well! Click here to sign up:  www.ldsdems.org/join
2. Join the executive, activities, or outreach committees on the state level.
3. Become a regional chair or offer to help with activities and/or outreach in your region.
4. If none of these jobs sound right for you, let us know what you would be interested in helping us with and what your skill sets are!

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Crystal Young-Otterstrom
801.652.0737