October 18, 2007 Meeting

Meeting Notes (taken by Jessica):

Barry talked about Tahoe.. Cheaper if more people go. No more than 65$ per person. Goes down if more people come. Please sign up!!!

Date A Democrat- want to do it in November. Dec is too close to X mas break. Looking at November 16th. Barry is going to talk to the people in the cooler. Could do a joint thing with Friday at 5.

Nick made a website!!!! Check it out: http://asoc.oxy.edu/oxydems !!!

Derek is talking about Oxy for Obama; he’s the interim president Works for the Southern California Obama group. Interested? Email him at Dmazzeo@oxy.edu

Patrick- talking about Crispy Creme Doughnuts, selling them in the dorms. Finding a day that works… November 8th sounds good to everyone. Talked about how much we’d like to sell

Noel Hollowell came to talk about supporting hotel workers. They are trying to unionize and they re lacking a livable wage, respect and a profitable workforce. Trying to leave around 11:30, March around 12. The event is on facebook: check it out!
http://oxy.facebook.com/event.php?eid=15543460178 Mecha is helping her, you should too!!

Becca talked about SCHIP. House Democrats were unable to override Bush’s veto. Had a discussion about SCHIP, it was really interesting.

California Democratic Party Democratic Caucus representatives came to talk about the progressive politics taking place in US. Gave us a really fascinating history lesson. Talked about the candidates and where they get their support from.

Questions, comments, wanna profess your love? Please email us at oxydems@oxy.edu !!!!!

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