The Senior Democrats of NW Arkansas will meet Tuesday, February 21, 11:30 lunch, 12 noon program at Western Sizzlin in Springdale. Judge Chad Mason will speak on , “Drug Court, Work Court and the Direction of the Courts.” Also, all of the candidates for judge positions will speak. The public is invited.
“How to Keep an Elephant From Turning You Into a Jackass”
Brenda Gullett, a former Arkansas Democratic Representative and Senator from Fayetteville will be speaking on the above topic at the monthly Benton County Democrats luncheon meeting on February 27, 2012. She is also the owner of “Brenda Gullett Associates” which specializes in maximizing human potential. She currently serves on the Arkansas state Board of Education and has served 6 years on the Jefferson County Quorum Court. She remains active in a variety of community organizations. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to hear her intriguing presentation.
Meeting will be held at the Elks Lodge, 501 S. 40th St, Rogers, AR, beginning at 11:15 a.m.
A catered buffet lunch is available beginning at 11:30 a.m. by advance reservation on or before Wednesday, February 22. Contact Georgi Sterry by calling 876-5843 or email oldgrip@att.net
With a St. Patrick’s day theme, the annual spring fundraiser, familiarly known as “Spring Fling” will be held on Friday, March 16, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church, Boyce Drive, Bella Vista. Everyone who likes to have fun and visit is encouraged to join in the salad and dessert luncheon provided by members of Benton County Democrats. Bring your friends and favorite card game or table game for an afternoon of games or just enjoy lunch and a pleasant visit with friends. You may have the “Luck O’ the Irish” and win one of the door prizes as well.
Tickets are $10 per person and provides important funds for BCD treasury.
Tickets will be available at the general membership meeting on February 27th, or by calling Mary Lee Hay at 855-3516.
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Bill Beck of Bella Vista was named Benton County Democrat of the Year at the January meeting of the Benton County Democrats. Bill has been a champion of the Democratic philosophy for many years and as an advocate for the environment has shared his knowledge and commitment with members of BCD and the community.
Past President, Mary Lee Hay presented a certificate and a $50 donation to the charity of Bill’s choice with the following introduction:
“Each year the BCD recognizes a member who encourages and supports the Benton County Democrats. In the past we have recognized Agnes Williams who at age 100 attended a gathering at Lake Atlanta to support a Democratic candidate for Congress, and the Roberts sisters, Mary Margaret and Lucille….Democrats through and through. For the year 2011, the Benton County Democrats say thank you to ….our Bill. Bill Beck. Bill is an involved and supporting member of BCD. He keeps us informed about issues that are being pursued in Congress. He is our very own David Axelrod. Bill is passionate and knowledgeable about environmental issues. Through the past years, Democrats of Benton County have benefited from the hundreds and hundreds of dollars we receive from our Movie Night Out fund raising events. With proceeds from these fund raisers BCD has had the opportunity to donate needed funds to Democratic candidates……But also the incentive for members to turn off the T V and join friends at the Malco to see Oscar winning movies. We thank you for that.”
Watch this space for news of the next movie night planned for May 2012.
Letter to the Editor
from: Bill Millager
Rogers
636-4195
Don’t Cave on the Volcker Rule! Don’t let the financial industry do it again! The Volcker Rule can prevent risky trades by banking institutions that led to near catastrophe and massive bailouts in 2008. Final issuance by the regulators is subject to public comment until Feb 13, 2012. See below for contact info.
Google “Volcker Rule”; then submit a comment of your own via regulations.gov. Here’s a shortcut link for sending one to the Office of the Controller of the Currency (one of four regulators soliciting comments).
http://1.usa.gov/s7b9xj
Sample Comment: “Please don’t yield to industry attempts to emasculate (“rewrite,” etc.) the Volcker Rule. Protect the public interest: limit trading by banks to that using customers’ money.”
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Ref.: http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitComment;D=OCC-2011-0014-0026
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