HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYBODY! 

                                    From The

 CLARK COUNTY DEMOCRATS 

Gov Chris Gregoire proposes a better teacher rating system.  Rep Tim Probst proposes financial incentives for schools with increased student performance.  Link - 12/14

The Washington State Democrats 2011 Holiday Party was held Sun Dec 04 in Seattle.

Special guests were Congressman Jim McDermott and Congressman Jay Inslee.

Many electeds attended including Sen Craig Pridemore (who revealed his excellent singing talent!) and Rep Sharon Wylie.

About 380 people attended the sit-down dinner.  It was followed by a large reception, Bollywood dancers, speeches, singing, and karaoke.

SHARE dedicated their new organization center building to the late Bill Fromhold, the much-respected legislator from the 49th LD.  The Administrative Office was dedicated to Marcia Fromhold.  "The Share Fromhold Service Center combines Share's programs into one location creating operating efficiencies at  a centrally located site."  The space freed up by moving the administrative offices out of the 13th street facility will allow more bedspace at that location.

The old bowling lanes 2306 NE Andresen are replaced by an entirely new, practical interior.  The warehouse section is complete and gearing up for Christmas.  The meeting room was used for the presentations.  The rest is empty space awaiting 1.2 million in donations to build administrative and case worker office spaces.  At the Nov 16th dedication, the offer to match $100,000 was thrown out to the audience and the challenge was achieved, raising a total of $201,000.