Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley : News

Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley Thousand Oaks Campaign Office is NOW OPEN!!

j_kapitz@nospam.com (Web Admin) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:44:17 -0400

The Democratic Club office Conejo Valley is very proud to announce the opening of its Thousand Oaks campaign office at 702 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

The office is also the location for the Ferial Masry for Assembly campaign.

We have volunteer workstations set up for our state party and club endorsed candidates including Jerry Brown for Governor, Barbara Boxer for US Senate, Tim Allison for Congress, Tom Mullens for Ventura County Board of Education and Brandon Millan for Thousand Oaks City Council. Phone calling on behalf of candidates and assembly of walking packets are some of the volunteer tasks available.

Please contact Jay Kapitz at 818-889-1039 or j_kapitz@yahoo.com to get more info on volunteering.

Office hours are noon to 8 PM most days. Please let Jay know if you can help manage the office.

Monthly General Meeting - September 15, Wednesday, 6:15 PM, Thousand Oaks Library, Thousand Oaks

j_kapitz@nospam.com (Web Admin) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:08:31 -0400

WEDNESDAY, SEPEMBER 15, MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING
AT THOUSAND OAKS LIBRARY, 1401 E. JANSS ROAD

This meeting is on the 3rd Wednesday due to religious holiday.

SOCIAL NETWORKING AT 6:15PM - MEETING AT 6:45PM

Our primary speaker is Mr. Matt Rinnert, who is the Development Director of the College of Business and Economics at California State University, Northridge. He has recently been instrumental in getting multi-million dollar grants for the CSUN College of Business and Economics. Prior to his current position, Matt worked with the Democratic National Committee where he was assigned to do various fundraising tasks for the national Democratic Party. Among his positions was fundraiser for the Gore campaign in 2000. Matt has plenty of tips and stories to tell about getting out the vote and raising funds.

At the September meeting we will also have several speakers discussing the November propositions and a number of local candidates.

We will also welcome new members and guests.

Garden Party and Awards Dinner, September 26, 5 - 8 PM, Jay Kapitz Home and Garden, Oak Park

j_kapitz@nospam.com (Web Admin) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:51:14 -0400

Please join us Sunday, September 26, 2010, 5 PM to 8 PM in the garden at the home of Jay Kapitz in Oak Park.

We are presenting awards to some of our excellent local and statewide elected officials. Speakers include Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett, State Party Vice-Chair Eric Bauman and State Senator Fran Pavley. We are also featuring our candidates for Congress, statewide and local offices including Tim Allison - Congress, Ferial Masry - 37th Assembly, Diane Shaw - 38th Assembly, Tom Mullens - Ventura County Board of Education and Brandon Millan - Thousand Oaks City Council.

Enjoy live music & fabulous silent auction items. Cost includes catered dinner, dessert and beverages including wine and beer. Lower cost is for payment before September 15. Individuals: $35; Seniors: $30; Students: $20.

Golden Oak Sponsor - $250
Silver Oak Sponsor - $100

Sponsorships include dinner and notices in future invitiations and announcements.

Special rates available for special needs or limited means. Call for info.

We will be using the proceeds from this event to finance our precinct operations, newsletters & website which will benefit all Democratic candidates and issues.

Pay by mail at: DCCV, Box 4421, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359
91359.

Pay by credit card - http://www.actblue.com/page/garden2010

RSVP: info@conejodemocrats.com or 818-889-1039. Please RSVP even if you mailed your check or sign up by credit card link.

Tabling at the Oaks Mall, Saturdays

j_kapitz@nospam.com (Web Admin) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:14:22 -0400

DCCV will be tabling at The Oaks Shopping Center.

Shifts are available from 12-2 or 2-4. Saturdays. Please call to reserve your shift and let's energize voters!

We will also be setting up tabling locations in Agoura Hills and Westlake Village.

Call Mary Freed: 805-495-3887 or at mmfreed@yahoo.com.

Upcoming Events Calendar - See Articles or Newsletter for More Information

j_kapitz@nospam.com (Web Admin) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:54:08 -0400

CLUB EVENTS:

September 15, 6:15 PM, Thousand Oaks Library - Monthly Meeting.

September 26, 5 - 8 PM, Oak Park, Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley 2010 Garden Party and Awards Dinner.

Candidate Events:

May Newsletter Now Online

j_kapitz@nospam.com (Web Admin) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:52:28 -0400

Click here for May Newsletter

Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley - Congressman Henry Waxman Speaks to Capacity Crowd, January 3, 2010

j_kapitz@nospam.com (Web Admin) — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0500

Michelle Obama's Shortbread Cookies Recipe - Shared by Sandy Emberland

j_kapitz@nospam.com (Web Admin) — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0500

Michelle Obama's Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar2 egg yolks2 tablespoons Amaretto (almond liqueur)1 teaspoon each orange and lemon zest3 cups cake flour (not self-rising)1/4 teaspoon salt1 beaten egg whiteChopped nuts or dried fruit (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 325 degree F. Line a 17 x 12 x 1-inch baking pan withnonstick foil. In large bowl, cream together butter and 1-1/2 cups of thesugar.2. Slowly add egg yolks, and beat well until smooth. Beat in Amaretto andzest.3. Stir in flour and salt until combined.4. Spread dough evenly into prepared pan, flattening as smoothly aspossible.5. Brush top of dough with egg white; sprinkle with nuts or fruit (if using)and with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.6. Bake at 325 degree F for 25 minutes or until brown, turn off oven andallow cookies to sit in oven (with door ajar) for 15 minutes. Cut whileslightly warm.