Lake of the Woods Democratic Club
The Lake of the Woods Democratic Club will hold its annual Christmas luncheon at noon on Dec. 3 at the Bonefish Grill in Central Park.
The cost is $28.75 per person, including tax and gratuity. Checks may be sent to Anne Boyd, 710 Gold Valley Road.
Participants will have a choice of oak grilled salmon, chicken marsala or Maryland crab cakes. The choice of entree need not be made until the day of the luncheon.
New officers for next year will be introduced at this meeting.
Traci Dippert, our dynamic candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates from the 30th District, was the guest of honor at a meet-and-greet Sept. 19 at the LOW Community Center.
Many of Ms. Dippert’s old friends and some new ones showed up — some with campaign donations in hand — to meet the candidate, ask questions and encourage her in her effort to improve Orange County’s representation in Richmond.
Ms. Dippert said that the current representative of the 30th District had been complicit in the General Assembly’s efforts to erode women’s rights, voter’s rights and civil rights.
“I see a future where Virginia leads in attracting new industries and entrepreneurs and helps existing businesses succeed without sacrificing our environment. A Virginia where farming can again be a sustainable way of life, and a future where there’s a quality job for every Virginian and our families stay strong and independent,” she said.
“I see a future where teachers like myself have all the necessary resources to prepare your children and grandchildren with a well-rounded education to face the challenges of the 21st Century. We must continue to lead the country in the talent pool and we must do so without guns in the classroom.”
Ms. Dippert, who teaches music to elementary school students at Rappahannock Elementary School, said “Every Virginian must have the opportunity to succeed whether a junior citizen in school or a senior citizen in retirement.”
“I need your help to secure that vision for Virginia,” she said. “This region has incredible untapped potential and deserves a representative who has the vision to move District 30 and all of Virginia forward.”
Ms. Dippert appeared on Sept. 25 at a candidates’ forum sponsored by the Lake of the Woods Civic Club.
After a social hour with a cash bar and snacks provided by the Civic Club, each candidate for local and state office had a chance to address the group and Ms. Dippert’s remarks were especially well received.
Democrats of all ages enjoyed good food and good fellowship at the club’s annual Flag Day Picnic at Sweetbriar Park on June 12.
Traci Dippert, our party’s choice for the 30th District seat in Virginia’s House of Delegates, told a supportive crowd that she intends to lead the way to a Democratic majority in Richmond.
The Demettes, songstresses and political satirists, entertained picnic goers with a rousing number to the tune of “Ain’t Nothin’ But a Hound Dog.”
It was a beautiful day at the Lake, as the club served up burgers and hot dogs and club members provided a table full of other picnic favorites. There were red, white and blue cupcakes for dessert, each with a tiny paper U.S. flag on top.
A lovely wine basket was the prize in this year’s raffle, and participants snatched up tickets. Democratic pins, cups and other memorabilia were on sale.
Chris Carr and Lois Powell, special events chairs, and their hard-working committee are to be congratulated for their work in organizing another successful picnic.
To view a slide show of the fun at this year’s picnic, click this link.
Club member Mary Berger has prepared sample letters to our state delegate and senator, urging them to support continuation of the statewide ban on uranium mining.
Copies of the letters are available at the links below.
You may mail these letters directly to the representative to whom each is addressed. Mary will also have printed copies at our monthly meeting on Jan. 17.
Uranium mining is a threat to the health and safety of every Virginian. Stand up and be heard on this important environmental issue.
President Barack Obama will be inaugurated for his second term at noon. Orange County will celebrate the occasion with an event at Clearwater Grill.