We are in our new Headquarters! We are located at 305 Ellis Avenue (map). We are in the back on the left (as viewed from the street). You can take the driveway on either side of the building. The Republican Headquarters are also in the building so make sure you make the right choice!

June 3
Sen. Barack Obama claimed the Democratic nomination for president in a speech to a raucous crowd at the Xcel Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. He has 2158 pledged delagates, 40 more than needed. "Tonight I can stand here and say that I will be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States." For more info visit www.barackobama.com.

July 18 - August 2
Early voting starts July 18 and continues through Saturday, August 2. You can vote early at the Blount County Courthouse (M-F, 8am-4pm; Sat. 8am-2pm) or at Everett Recreation Center (M-F, 10am-6pm). August 7 is Election Day! Judge Meares needs your vote!

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Please make sure you vote by August 7. Check Mike's website and blog at www.mearesforjudge.com, or call the headquarters at 681-0553. Check the video interview by Blountviews.com.

PHONO-THON: We will be making phone calls from Mike's Headquarters and from the Steel Union Headquarters starting Monday, June 30 until Election Day. Our goal is to reach 10,000 voters to urge them to vote on August 7 or during early voting and to ELECT MIKE MEARES! If you can commit one evening a week (6 to 8), please call Joe at 865-983-4557 or Sammi at Mike's Headquarters: 681-0553.

MIKE IS RIGHT T-SHIRTS: We still have a supply of T-Shirts promoting Judge Mike Meare's election. They are an important advertising/promotion tool. You can purchase one for $10 by calling me or stopping at the headquarters. Please remind your family and friends to vote AUGUST 7.

August 1
Our speaker is Dick Cox, Chair of the Meares Campaign. We also expect to hear from Judge Meares, County Commissioner Wendy Pitts-Reeves and other candidates, including Patricia Bell, candidate to succeed Booty Miller on the Blount County School Board.

We've heard much about CHANGE this election year. Well, I'm telling you that "change" begins on a local level. We need change in Blount County, change in the way things are managed. The election of Judge Mike Meares to complete the full term on the Blount County Circuit Court will be a historic marker in change for our community. It will be a giant step forward for more changes in 2010 when we can introduce responsible government which is accountable to ALL citizens. First giant step is to elect Mike Meares on August 7. See you Friday.
Joe Gallagher
865-983-4557

Friday luncheons are held at 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at Ryan's Steakhouse at Hunter's Crossing (Walmart) in Alcoa(map). The luncheon is an open event and all are welcome.

August 5
Monthly meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month at Shoney's Restaurant on the Alcoa Hwy. Dinner is at 5:45pm (order from menu), meeting at 6:30pm. Everyone (Male and female) welcome (map).

August 14
The Executive Committee (elected officers and delegates of the Blount County Democratic Party) meet the second Thursday of each month at 6 PM. This month we will NOT be meeting at the Blount County Library. We will be meeting in our new Headquarters at 305 Ellis Avenue. There is a sign directing the way. The public is always invited and encouraged to attend.