Arizona List 7th Annual Celebration
Phoenix: Friday, March 18th, 2011
Tucson: Saturday, March 19th, 2011

• Join us for an exciting day of speakers and discussion to get us prepared and energized to win in November!
• Get to know your fellow Arizona List members!
• Hear from Arizona List incumbents and candidates!
  

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Departure from Tucson to Nogales

Bus leaves from The Manning House, 450 W. Paseo Redondo (Tucson) at 3:30 PM.

$75 (Includes a $50 Bracker’s Gift Certificate and Dinner at LaRoca’s!)

$25 goes to Arizona List.

Please use the form below to RSVP:

Deb Dale, Executive Director, said, “The need for Arizona List’s candidates is evident. The Republican led legislature has continuously focused on the wrong priorities for our state. When women are involved in policy making, the needs of families are not ignored – our future is not ignored. Everyone in our state – male and female, child and senior – is in desperate need of elected officials who understand the value of investing in the future of Arizona.”

Endorsed candidates are:

Arizona State Senate

LD   9 Senate – Sheri Van Horsen

LD 11 Senate – Rita Dickinson

LD 13 Senate – Rep. Martha Garcia

LD 15 Senate – Rep. Kyrsten Sinema

LD 23 Senate – Sen. Rebecca Rios

LD 24 Senate – Sen. Amanda Aguirre

LD 26 Senate – Cheryl Cage

LD 27 Senate – Rep. Olivia Cajero Bedford

LD 28 Senate – Sen. Paula Aboud

LD 29 Senate – Sen. Linda Lopez

Arizona State House
LD 10 House – Jackie Thrasher

LD 12 House – Angela Cotera

LD 14 House – Sen. Debbie McCune-Davis

LD 15 House – Lela Alston

LD 15 House – Katie Hobbs

LD 20 House – Rep. Rae Waters

LD 23 House – Rep. Barbara McGuire

LD 24 House – Rep. Lynne Pancrazi

LD 25 House – Rep. Pat Fleming

LD 26 House – Rep. Nancy Young-Wright

LD 27 House – Sally Ann Gonzales

LD 28 House – Mohur Sidhwa

LD 30 House – Andrea Dalessandro

Arizona List, a grassroots donor network supporting pro-choice Democratic women running for office in Arizona, was founded in 2003 and has seen its membership grow steadily over the last seven years.  With 800 members and advocates on the ground in Yuma, Tucson, Phoenix and Flagstaff, Arizona List has helped to elect 30 candidates to local and state offices in 40 races.  Arizona List is committed to making sure that qualified progressive women have the resources they need to be serious contenders for public office.

Location:

Local Breeze Patio Café
606 N 4th Ave. Phoenix, AZ
(NW corner of 4th Ave & Fillmore)

Date: Wednesday, March 10th
Time: 5:30-7:00pm

Hosts: Ruben Alonzo, Ann-Marie Anderson, Patricia AtLee, Rhonda Barnes, Chad Campbell, Karen Clark, Veva Eickelberg, Greg Ensell, Rep. Pat Fleming, Carmen Gallus, Lauren Kuby, Jeanine L’Ecuyer, Beth Lipham, Jim Mapstead, Sen. Debbie McCune Davis, Beth Meyer, Rep. Eric Meyer, Rep. Robert Meza, Kimberly Moore, Andrea Nicholson, Beth Orrick, Kelly Paisley, Sen. Rebecca Rios, Jody Ryan, Rep. David Schapira, Silvia Urrutia, Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, Michelle Steinberg, Theresa Ulmer, David Waid, Ann Wallack, Rep. Rae Waters, Adralyn Wendel, Billy Whitaker, Sharon Wilkinson, Rep. Nancy Young Wright

Hosts: Besty Bolding, Kim Bourne, Pam Grissom, Robin Hiller, Brad Holland, Peggy Johnson, Lisa Lovallo, Ana Ma, Michael McNulty, Renee Morton, Deya Nevarez, Susan Tarrence, Councilmember Karin Uhlich, Julia Waterfull-Kanter

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Saturday, March 13th 9am-4:30pm
At the Wyndham Phoenix, 50 E. Adams Street
Lunch will be on your own

Find your voice to communicate your message to the voters in a way that will make a difference in any campaign. Whether you are a candidate, volunteering for a candidate, or perfecting a campaign for your favorite cause the right message leads to success.

Lisa Grove

A political veteran with a deep personal commitment to electing pro-choice Democratic women to office, Lisa Grove–Founder and Principal at Grove Insight is pleased to offer Arizona List a full-day, in-depth workshop on strategic and effective message development. Among other things, Lisa will discuss:

• Developing an authentic, values-based and personal message frame;
• Translating your resume into effective message points;
• Employing contrast with your opponent;
• Identifying and avoiding what is not a message;
• Unique message challenges and opportunities for women candidates;
• Understanding the basics of research and the role it plays in message development;
• Silencing the internal “whispers” that plague women candidates.

Registration Fee: $50
Must be a current member of Arizona List to register
Space will be limited in this workshop and we expect it will fill up quickly. Reserve your space early!

• Reproductive rights at risk
• Education on the chopping block
• All-day kindergarten threatened

Is this the Arizona you envisioned? Arizona women have lost reproductive  freedom. Children’s education and services continue to be on the chopping  block. Guns are allowed in bars. Currently, Arizona has one of the highest  rates of job losses in the country. All of this is happening under conservative Republican leadership.

Join and Support Progressive Women with Positive Agendas for $100 per year!

Arizona List is for you and people like you. Your membership dollars support candidates who fight for our values, like protecting education,  choice, and the economy in your local communities and work to make this  a legislative priority. Arizona List is a Super PAC with the impact to make  your voice heard!

Arizona List keeps all members connected to our priority issues with ongoing newsletters, insider political information, and educational programs. Candidate field support programs engage those women who want to work with campaigns. Lively events with celebrated speakers give  you and your friends opportunities to socialize with like-minded progressive  women and men and share ideas.

We encourage our members to write checks directly to the candidates we  endorse who are running traditionally. Your contribution enables our candidates to get their message to voters. Additionally, your time volunteering on key races makes a difference.

Whether you want to lead, learn or lend financial support—make your personal political statement with the power of Arizona List.

Please meet one of the best political journalists covering Washington today.

Amy Walter

Amy Walter has made a name for herself as one of the best young political journalists covering Washington today. Arizona List is excited  to share Amy Walter’s perspective on the 2010 election and the current status of women in politics with our members at the Sixth Annual Luncheon this year. As one of the nation’s top political forecasters, Amy offers consistent and accurate analysis of the political  landscape. She was named one of the top 50 journalists by Washingtonian magazine and received The Washington Post’s Crystal  Ball award. As Editor-in-Chief of The Hotline, Washington’s premier  daily briefing, she provides a fresh voice on the political scene. She frequently appears on CNN as a political analyst and has served as  a commentator on Face the Nation (CBS). She has also appeared on  Meet the Press (NBC) Washington Journal (C-SPAN), Real Time  with Bill Maher (HBO), and the Early Show (CBS). She provided  election night analysis in 2008 for The News Hour on PBS.  Her  astuteness, wit, and expertise provide an engaging, compelling presentation that keeps audiences riveted.

Tucson Luncheon Celebration

Saturday, March 27th—11:30am Doubletree Hotel—445 S. Alvernon Way—Tucson

Honoring: Catherene Morton

Phoenix hors D’oeuvres and Dessert Reception

Saturday, March 27th—5pm Wrigley Mansion—2501 East Telewa Trail—Phoenix

Honoring: Jim Pederson and Silvia Urrutia

Online payment will be available before Monday February 15.

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Arizona List is proud to announce Deborah Dale as our new executive director. Dale comes to Arizona List from The Primavera Foundation where she was the Chief Development Officer for over six years. She was named Southern Arizona’s Professional Fundraiser of the year at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2008 National Philanthropy Day.

Dale will be replacing Pam Grissom who will continue to serve as Chairwoman of Arizona List’s Board. Grissom said, “Deb’s leadership, expertise and passion for fundraising and women’s politics made her an ideal candidate for the job. Her experience will take Arizona List to new heights of excellence.”

Deb, a long-time supporter of Arizona List, says “I am thrilled to be joining Arizona List and look forward to building the organization’s mission of electing pro-choice, Democratic women to local and state office,” said Dale. “This is a crucial time for Arizona, the decisions being made at the legislature will have long term impact on women’s health in Arizona. Now more than ever, we need to protect and elect true leaders.”

Nominate a Member for our Board of Directors

Do you know someone who is committed to women’s politics? A leader who is willing to be an ambassador to her community for Arizona List? If so, nominate her to be on our Board of Directors by completing the Board Application and Responsibilities. Return the completed application to Arizona List, PO Box 42294, Tucson, AZ 85733 or fax it to 520-327-6920.

The 2010 Arizona List bylaws call for our current members to elect a member to our Board of Directors. Our Board will review the nominations you send us and nominate three women to be voted on by you in the March newsletter. The Board of Directors will be selecting nominees who have demonstrated a commitment to Democratic politics and to women’s rights. Board members are asked to make a 1 to 2 year commitment, attend four Board meetings a year, help Arizona List with fund raising and candidate mentoring as well as serve on one of our committees. Nominations must be received by March 1, 2010.

Take Our 2009 Survey

Arizona List is your organization. We would like to know what you think about what we did in 2009 and where we should go in 2010. Don’t forget we are counting on you to take our survey and give us your thoughts. Your comments are important to help us improve Arizona List for you, our candidates, and our political community. The survey will be open until March 1, 2010.

Ballots in the Mail for Fountain Hills Election

The ballots go in the mail this week for the Fountain Hills election where Arizona List has endorsed Ginny Dickey. Ms. Dickey is the only woman running in this race and is asking Arizona List members to contribute so she can get her final mailing out this week. Checks can be sent to “Ginny for Council”, 13227 N. Mimosa Drive #112, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. The maximum allowed contribution is $410. Find out about Ginny Dickey’s campaign on Facebook.

Save the Date

Phoenix: Saturday, March 13 – Effective Messaging for Political Campaigns

Tucson: Friday – February 26 – Arizona List Night at the Theater

Annual Luncheon and Happy Hour Set for March 27

The Arizona List Sixth Annual Luncheon will be March 27 at the Doubletree Hotel in Tucson with an evening dessert reception at the Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix. Our special guest for this event is Amy Walter, Editor of The Hotline. Arizona List is excited to share Amy Walter’s perspective on the 2010 election and the current status of women in politics with our members. Her expertise provides an engaging, compelling presentation that keeps audiences riveted. Look for invitations in the mail in February.

Center for Progressive Leadership Training

The Center for Progressive Leadership offers a comprehensive training program for progressive individuals planning or thinking about running for an elected office in the near or distant future, as well as those wishing to hone their skills as campaign managers. The Center is currently accepting applications for the session held on the weekends of April 10-11, May 1-2, and May 22-23 (all workshops are in Phoenix). The program fee is $100. Applications are due by March 22. For more information or to register, please contact Angelica Delgadillo at (602) 254-1495 or adelgadillo@progressiveleaders.org.

Just the Facts

Arizona List celebrates Arizona Statehood Day on February 14. Did you know:

• Arizona has sent only four women to Congress: Isabella Selmes Greenway (D) 1933-36, Karan English (D) 1992-94, Gabrielle Giffords (D) elected in 2006, and Ann Kirkpatrick (D) elected in 2008.*
• Arizona is in 10th place in the percentage of women legislators (31.1%). Women hold 28 of the 90 legislative seats (12 out of 30 in the Senate – 7 Democrats, 5 Republicans; 16 out of 60 in the House – 9 Democrats, 7 Republicans).*
• As of July 2009,  in the 25 Arizona cities with populations of over 30,000 49 (27.6%) of the 177 elected municipal officials are women.*
• Only three (12%) of the 25 mayors are women – Elaine Scruggs of Glendale, Marie Lopez Rogers of Avondale and Sara Presler (previously Arizona List endorsed candidate) of Flagstaff.*
• Until January of 2010 when Arizona List endorsed candidate Sharon Wolcott was sworn in, Surprise was the only Arizona city with a population over 30,00 with no woman serving on its mayor/council.*

Celebrate Arizona Statehood Day by making an additional contribution to Arizona List to be part of our effort to elect women in Arizona who will provide real leadership in our legislature and focus on the right priorities for Arizona.

*Arizona Women’s Political Caucus