October 16, 2006 Team Sally Newsletter: Endorsement of the Week and Sally in Action

Endorsement of the Week

“Sally is a tireless, energetic Drew Model School parent who continuously works to ensure that the school and its students have adequate resources for a quality education.”

– Dr. Alfred O. Taylor, Jr., Nauck community leader

Virginia Partisans/Arlington Young Democrats House Party for Sally on October 14

When these two wonderful organizations join forces, only good things can happen – and they did last Saturday at the home of David Mallory and Dennis Coyle. A great time was had by all! Thanks to Dennis and Dave, the Virginia Partisans, and the Arlington Young Dems.

Sally with Virginia Partisans President Charley Conrad, Arlington County Board Member Jay Fisette,
Arlington School Board Member Ed Fendley, and Arlington Young Democrats President Gabe Snow

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October 11 Team Sally Newsletter

Sally receives endorsement from Arlington teachers

Sally is pleased and honored to have received an endorsement from the Arlington teachers’ Political Action Committee, the Arlington Education Association (www.aeava.org) PAC, after a detailed questionnaire and interview process. Sally’s extensive managerial experience and her grasp of employment issues as well as educational issues meant that her candidacy was approved by Arlington’s educators. Congratulations, Sally!

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September 23, 2006 Team Sally Newsletter

Wine & Cheese Event Kicks Off Fall Campaign Season
Sally Supporters Kick off the Fall Campaign Season at Home of Arlington County Democratic Committee Chair Peter Rousselot

Peter and Mary Rousselot were gracious hosts to Sally and her supporters at a wine and cheese reception on Sunday, September 10. Guests enjoyed delicious appetizers and conversations about Arlington schools in Peter and Mary’s beautiful back yard. Thanks to all for a wonderful event!

Del. Al Eisenberg, County Board Member Jay Fisette, County Board Chair Chris Zimmerman, School Board Vice Chair Libby Garvey, School Board Chair Mary Hynes, School Board Member Ed Fendley, County Board Member Barbara Favola, Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple, and Commissioner of the Revenue Ingrid Morroy show their support for Sally.
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September 3, 2006

Team Sally Newsletter: Sally Kicks Off the Fall Campaign Season at the County Fair

The fall campaign season is just beginning, but Sally and her campaign team have been hard at work all summer long – at coffees and events hosted by generous friends and supporters, with continuous door-to-door efforts, and at community and neighborhood events. Sally and her team are excited and geared up for the fall campaign season!

Sally Kicks Off Fall Campaign Season at the Arlington County Fair

Sally met with hundreds of friends, supporters, and Arlingtonians interested in schools issues at the Democratic booth during the Arlington County Fair, August 17, 18, 19, and 20. Parents and community members alike were excited about this year’s Democratic ticket and eager to share their thoughts and opinions on Arlington schools.

Here is Sally at the Fair talking with Josh Lao, age 6, Max Dupin, age 3, and Gus Dupin, age 2.

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May 23 Team Sally Thank You

Dear Friends,

I am so proud to have earned the endorsement of the Arlington County Democratic Committee in the School Board race Saturday.

Every little thing — every phone call, every email, every yard sign, every friend talked to, every parade route walked, every door knocked — mattered. It all added up to 1,135 votes.

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May 4 Team Sally Newsletter

Sally’s Campaign Receives Pledge of Matching Contributions from the Victory Fund!

The Victory Fund has made a generous offer to match any contribution to Sally’s campaign made between now and May 13! Your contribution made right now will be effectively doubled to help ensure Sally’s victory on May 20. Contributions can be made by check or by credit card at www.sallybaird.org/contribute. Act now – contributions must be received before May 13 in order for your contribution to be leveraged times TWO!

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May 2, 2006 Team Sally Newsletter

Endorsement of the Week

“We first met Sally nearly five years ago when our twins were in a Fairlington playgroup with her eldest son. We are proud to support a great Democrat and our friend Sally Baird.”  Nancy and Mark Buchholz, Arlington Democrats and Claremont parents

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Team Sally Newsletter – April 26, 2006

Sally Receives the Endorsement of the Victory Fund!

Sally is pleased and honored to be one of only two candidates in Virginia to have received the endorsement of the Victory Fund. This significant endorsement is a validation of Sally’s strong and energetic candidacy.

Thank you, Victory Fund, for this honor!

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April 17, 2006 Team Sally Newsletter:

Sally receives the endorsement of the Virginia Partisans

This week Sally was honored to receive the endorsement of the Virginia Partisans Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club. Both Democratic candidates in the Arlington School Board race applied for the Virginia Partisans endorsement, and Sally is proud to have received it.

Virginia Partisans president Josh Israel praised Sally, saying, “Sally Baird is a true hero in the struggle for equality and for outstanding public schools. Sally will fight every day on behalf of every student and teacher, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender-identity, ethnicity, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.”

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Newsletter – April 10, 2006

Sally in Nauck and in Richmond

Dear Friends,

Last week I greeted neighbors at the Nauck Civic Association meeting in my neighborhood, participated in the Arlington County Democratic Committee School Board candidates forum, and traveled to Richmond for the Equality Virginia’s Third Annual Commonwealth Dinner, where the theme was The Courage of Our Convictions.

I love living in Arlington, and I was pleased to have a week where I could participate at each level: my neighborhood, my county, and my state.

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