Washington County Democratic Central Committee to meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009, to elect a new chairman

Message from Tim Freeman, treasurer of the Washington County Central Committee:
For those of you who were not at the regular meeting on Monday, or have not yet heard, our chairman, David Whitaker, has resigned his position to run for congress! This is VERY exciting, and we wish him all the best in his run against Boozman!!
Although we typically do not have a meeting in November, we will need to have a special meeting in order to vote for a new chairman. It was decided on Monday that the meeting would be held on Monday, November 9th, at the Homewood Suites by Hilton. This date is the 2nd MONDAY IN NOVEMBER, and is not to be confused with our typical meeting date of the 3rd Monday in November. It will be at the regular meeting time of 6:30 PM, with social hour beginning at 6:00 PM.
The meeting will be held in the meeting room of the Homewood Suites by the Hilton in Fayetteville (Exit 64). Only members of the central committee will be allowed to run or vote for chairman. We are currently working on getting a proxy form from the state party, and we will send it to you via email when it is available.
Thanks so much for your time, and we'll see you on the 9th of November!
Tim
Tim Freeman
Treasurer, WCDCC

David Whitaker discusses his candidacy for Congress with members of the Washington County, Arkansas, Democratic Central Committee on October 19, 2009

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Please click on images to ENLARGE view of David Whitaker at October 19, 2009, meeting of the Washington County Democratic Central Committee in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Democratic women of Washington County offer barbecue and live music and and auction starting at 4 p.m. Saturday

Bonnie Cook reports:
Washington County Democratic Women will have their Annual BBQ Event on October 17 (this Saturday) at the Randall Tyson Recreation Complex. It's from 4 to 8 P.M. They will have a band, and auction and lots of other things. I think (I'm not quite sure) that admission for adults is $25 and $10 for children. If you have questions email Laura at LLaur20@aol.com

Senior Democrats of Northwest Arkansas will meet on Tuesday, October 20th at 11:30 A.M. at Western Sizzlin in Springdale. John Brummett a popular newspaper columnist and blogger will be guest speaker. YOU are invited to come and bring all your friends for a buffet luncheon.

Benton County Democratic Women will meet on Monday, October 26 at the Clarion Inn at 11:30. Laura Kellams --Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families will be guest speaker. You need a reservation for that. Questions--email me and I'll look up who to call.

Political Animals will meet on Wednesday, November 11th at 7A.M. at the Clarion Inn in Fayetteville. John Camp a retired CNN reporter will be guest speaker.

An event none should miss: Ducks Unlimited Banquet October 29, 2009, in Fayetteville, Arkansas

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Runners and Sponsors sought for Nov. 7, 2009, 5K veterans' memorial race to benefit Fayetteville National Cemetery

Please click on image to move to Flickr site and ENLARGE for easy reading. The Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation meets at 10:30 a.m. Saturday October 10 and needs to add sponsor names to the file for the race T shirts and the brochures so that printing can begin. Already, Tyson Foods has donated at the Medal of Honor level and has challenged others to join them at the top of the list, thanks to the effort of RNCIC Secretary Peggy McClain.

Veterans' Memorial 5K race set for November 7, 2009, in Town Branch neighborhood: Sponsorship information below

The Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation (RNCIC) is organizing a Veteran’s Memorial 5K race on Saturday, November 7th at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville. The purpose of this 5K race is to raise funds for purchase and clearing of land to expand the Cemetery and, even more importantly, to raise the awareness of the Cemetery and the ongoing threat of closure.
We write to ask that you consider sponsoring the event.
The sole mission of the nonprofit RNCIC is to secure and clear land adjacent to the Fayetteville National Cemetery to ensure that the cemetery can continue to receive veterans for burial. Established immediately after the Civil War, the Fayetteville National Cemetery is an important part of the history of this region and the country. Veterans living in Northwest Arkansas, as well as many veterans from here but now living outside our region, have planned their final resting place here. But that may not be possible in the near future.
The Veteran’s Administration maintains the Cemetery, but the purchase of new land to expand
existing National Cemeteries has not occurred in decades.
When the RNCIC was organized only seven unfilled grave sites remained at Fayetteville National
Cemetery and the Cemetery was soon to be permanently closed to new interments. We have kept the Cemetery open and increased its size by over 120 percent in the ensuing 25 years, but with the passing of the World War II generation of veterans, the Cemetery will be full in a few years and closed to new burials.
Unless, of course, we act now to prevent that.
The recent controversy over the possible rezoning and development of the adjoining property has regularly been on the front page of local newspapers this summer. The massive turnout of veterans and non-veterans alike to public hearings demonstrates the deep emotional currents that surround the National Cemetery. We are grateful for past commitments to support veterans made by this community. We plan to make the race an annual event and, in this inaugural year, we are happy to give you the opportunity to associate yourself with keeping an important part of this region’s and nation’s heritage alive and to honor those who guarded us. We hope that you will see your way clear to sponsor this event. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Respectfully submitted,
Wesley Stites, Race Organizer
wstites@uark.edu
Tel: 479-871-7478
5K RACE
VETERANS MEMORIAL
Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation
P.O. Box 4221
Fayetteville, AR 72702
http://regncic.tripod.com

2009 Veteran’s Memorial 5K Race Sponsorship Levels
We thank you for considering sponsorship of this fundraising event. As you may know, all
proceeds of the race go to purchase and clear land for the expansion of Fayetteville National
Cemetery. The Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation is a registered nonprofit
with a 25-year history. Through the efforts of this group and, even more importantly, the
generosity of past donors, land has been purchased, cleared, and donated to the Veterans Administration increasing the size of the National Cemetery by 120% and keeping it open for
burial of veterans. However, without additional purchases of land, the cemetery will be closed in 14 years or less.

MEDAL OF HONOR - $1000
Business name and logo prominently on front and back of race shirt
Business name and logo on all race materials and race website
Sponsorship noted in all press releases
Business name and logo on finish line banner
Business recognized at award ceremony
Distribution of marketing materials and/or product samples in race goodie bags
10 complimentary entries and/or race shirts

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE - $500
Business name and logo prominently on back of race shirt
Business name and logo on race website
Business name and logo on finish line banner
Business recognized at award ceremony
Distribution of marketing materials and/or product samples in race goodie bags
5 complimentary entries and/or race shirts

SILVER STAR - $250
Business name and logo on back of race shirt
Business name and logo on race website
Business recognized at award ceremony
Distribution of marketing materials and/or product samples in race goodie bags
3 complimentary entries and/or race shirts

BRONZE STAR - $100
Business name and logo on back of race shirt if room allows
Business name and logo on race website
Business recognized at award ceremony
Distribution of product samples in race goodie bags
1 complimentary entry and/or race shirt
CONTACT Information:
Wesley Stites 479-871-7478
All checks should be payable to Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation or to R.N.C.I.C.
Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation
P.O. Box 4221
Fayetteville, AR 72702

Please see Mike Odom on Tour de Cure Web site and help him raise the final $150 to compete in the race to fight diabetes!

Ride with other area bicylists on October 3, 2009!
Arvest Ballpark, 3000 South 56th Street, Springdale
For more information, call 1-888-DIABETES

Mike Odom of Fayetteville on Tour for the Cure site

Information about tomorrow's Tour de Cure in Springdale