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Are You Wondering When and Where You Can Catch Bert?

 Here’s His Schedule.

Sunday, July 10, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM – Jesus Center of Refuge & Hope – Rev. Alfred Jones, 1664 Melton Road, Appomattox.

Sunday, July 10, 6:00– 9:30 PM – Lynchburg Hillcats v. Potomac Nationals at the Lynchburg City Stadium, 3180 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg.

Friday, July 15, 5:30 PM – Sundown – Friday Cheers, Riverfront Park, 1000 Jefferson Street, Lynchburg.

Friday, July 15, 7:05 – 10:30 PM – Lynchburg Hillcats at the Lynchburg City Stadium, 3180 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg.

Sunday, July 17, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM – Jordan Baptist Church – Highway 608, Appomattox.

Friday, July 22, 5:30 PM – Sundown – Appomattox Cheers , Abbitt Memorial Park, Appomattox, VA

Saturday, July 23 – Parade at 10:00 AM – Cowboy Day in Buckingham County at the Historic Village at Lee Wayside, 84 Lee Wayside Road, Buckingham, VA
Note: Admission is for adults.

Sunday, July 24, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM – Peaks Baptist Church, Highway 626, Prospect, VA 23960

If you want to contact Burt and can’t fit your schedule to his then drop by his Lynchburg Campaign Office or give them a call.   Lonnie, Gerald, Kody or Kelsey will do all they can to assist you.    Here’s the address.

1022 Commerce Street, Suite F
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Office Phone:  434-851-4885

Suite F is on the second floor.     Use the solid door with out the window to enter the building from the street.    Take elevator to second floor.    You will be greeted warmly.

Contact information for campaign staff:

Campaign Manager
 Lonny Paris
 202-957-4551     parislonny@gmail.com

Political Director
 Gerald Cheatham
 434-851-2475     gicheatham@comcast.net

Field Director
 Kody Roza
 916-521-5915     kodyjroza@gmail.com

If Kody or Kelsey contact you please give them all the help you can.      They may be contacting Amherst County Democrats as they try to place the word Senator in front of Bert’s name and send him off to his office in Richmond.      Here’s thanking you in advance for your assistence.     Thank You.

You are welcome to visit Bert Dodson Headquarters but if you would like to contribute by mail, here’s the address.

Friends of Bert Dodson
P.O. Box 10249
Lynchburg, Va  24506-0249

Please make checks payable to:

Friends of Bert Dodson

To comply with Virginia law please include
Name and Home Address,    City and Zip Code
Home Phone,    E-Mail Address
Occupation,    Employer

If you would like to Volunteer,   If you would like a Yard Sign or If you would like to Host an Event.     If you would like to Make a Donation of any size it will be appeciated and put to good use telling all the citizens of the 22nd District about Bert Dodson and our campaign.

News From Virginia’s 22nd District

Amherst Virginia Headlines

Lynchburg Headlines

Appomattox Headlines

Fluvanna County

Louisa County

Prince Edward County

Buckingham County

Cumberland County

Goochland County

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Friday, July 22, 8:00AM 
You’re invited to enjoy breakfast with Senator Mark Warner and Bert Dodson.

Senator Mark Warner will host a fundraiser for Bert Dodson

at the Main Street Eatery,  907 Main Street in Lynchburg.

Ticket Prices:

Host – 00 per couple
Co-Host – ,000 per couple
Support – 0 per couple
Guest – 0 per person

Mail checks to:
Friends of Bert Dodson
PO Box 464
Lynchburg, VA 24505

Pay online at
Bert Dodson’s Website

Thank You

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Meet and Greet Senator MARK WARNER and BERT DODSON Friday

Sen. Mark Warner has endorsed Bert Dodson and in a release was quoted as saying,    “As a business person, Bert has the experience we need to help create jobs and keep Virginia moving forward.”    Warner announced he would campaign across the 22nd district with Dodson as his Senate schedule allows.

Dodson called Warner a   “dedicated public servant whose leadership has been instrumental in moving our state in the right direction. I am proud and grateful to have his endorsement.”

Dodson has an extensive business background and runs a Lynchburg-headquartered company with more than 500 employees, and with 34 offices in five states.

“With my 35 years in helping to manage a family owned business, understanding how to meet the payroll, pay bills and taxes, gives me an understanding how the state should work,”    Dodson said in an interview.     He spoke about helping to create and maintain jobs with good benefits. 

“Moving our state forward,”   Dodson said,   “is more important than partisan politics.”

FIVE days left, and we are asking each of you to commit to some serious work between now and Election Day.    A few hours, a few days, whatever you can do.     It is imperative that we squeeze out every possible vote in Amherst County.

At this point, it’s just not optional anymore.    The election is likely going to be too close for comfort.    

In order to prepare materials for your specific job and time, it is very important to contact one of our
coordinators:

 •FOR PHONE CALLS and GENERAL INFO:

DAVID BURFORD (dave_burford@verizon.net) – 434-384-1731 or 434-841-7420

 •  FOR CANVASSING:

SKIPPER FITTS (fitts@sbc.edu) – 434-946-7792 or 434-316-4220

 •FOR SIGNS, DOOR-KNOCKING, GOTV, and ELECTION DAY:

LAURA CASTELLI (lcastelli5@gmail.com) – 434-851-4885, or,

KODY ROZA (kodyjroza@gmail.com) – 434-851-4885

You’re encouraged to stop by Dodson HQ    (1022 Commerce St, 2nd Floor, Suite F) and see what a great team Bert has put together.

Many thanks,

Your AMHERST County Democratic Committee

THIS JUST IN:

Friday, November 4, 2:00 – 3:00 PM   -   Meet and greet Senator Mark Warner and Virginia 22nd Senatorial District candidate Bert Dodson in Lynchburg College’s Sydnor Hall.    Have a bite to eat and talk with Bert and Mark.

NEWS From The Mighty 22nd District

Amherst Virginia Headlines

Lynchburg Headlines

Appomattox Headlines

Fluvanna County

Louisa County

Prince Edward County

Buckingham County

Cumberland County

Goochland County

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Join BERT DODSON Tonight for an informal Meet and Greet         SPONSORED BY THE SWEET BRIAR YOUNG DEMOCRATS

TONIGHT, Thursday October 27th, 6:00 PM – Join the Sweet Briar Young Democrats tonight in welcoming Bert Dodson for an informal meet & greet.    This event will take place in the VIXEN DEN at the Bistro on the Sweet Briar campus   (see map below).

Come and show your support for our candidate for the 22nd Virgina Senate District.

You’ll have ample opportunity to meet Bert, ask him any questions you may have, and meet other Democrats from around the county.

Ample free parking right outside the door.   Easy access – the Bistro is on the right,  just as you enter the traffic circle at the end of the college entrance drive.    Hope to see you there ! 

CONGRATULATIONS !!! ~~~ The Sweet Briar Young Democrats have registered  **136**  students to vote November 8th.     This is an enormous achievement.     Our heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to the hardest-working Young Dems in the State.     Come to the Dodson event tonight and let them know how much we appreciate them.

There is less than two weeks to the election and I want to say Thank You for all the work you have done to elect Bert Dodson as our Senator in the 22nd District.      On all the issues that matter to poor and middle class workers and women Bert is standing tall for us.    Burt’s knowledge on job creation is head and shoulders above what the republican is offering.

On all of these same issues Tom Garrett is missing.     He doesn’t support public education or new technologies or womens rights and health care.     Tom Garrett wants to represent big business and the rich and he couldn’t care less about normal Virginia families.      Garrett wants to haul senior citizens and the poor off and subject them to drug testing.      Suffice it say Tom Garrett is MISSING.

Friday, October 28th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Lynchburg Democratic Committee Fall 2011 Fundraiser will be held In the Parlor Ballroom located at 9th & Main Streets in Lynchburg, Virginia.     Bert Dodson will be the Guest of Honor.     There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a Kindle e-book reader for a door prize. Tickets are .00.     Call 434-845-1400 or email lynchburgdemocrats@verizon.net for tickets and info.

Saturday, October 29th, 12:30 PM – Please join fellow Dems this Saturday for a couple of hours in order to get the word out about voting on November 8th.

MEET AT LEE’S COURTHOUSE DELI
188 South Main, Amherst

You’ll meet new friends, probably see some old ones, too, and have fun while knowing you’ve done your part to get Bert elected.

NOW IS THE TIME TO PITCH IN – IF’ ONLY A COUPLE OF HOURS

Contact Kody   (kodyjroza@gmail.com),   Laura (lcastelli5@gmail.com),    or call 434-851-4885 and let ‘em know you’ll be there. 

ALL this info along to friends and family who may not be receiving our emails – and contact us by return email to find out how you can help with the November Election.
 
Less than TWO weeks to go!
 
Sincerely,

Your Amherst County Democratic Committee
 www.AmherstDems.org

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Amherst County Democrats :

The people who represent small business and understand the job market have endorsed Bert Dodson based on his real life experiences running a small business, creating jobs and serving in local government as the best candidate to go to Richmond and help lead Virginia’s continued stability and recovery.      For a strong, working Virginia Vote Bert Dodson for 22nd District Senate.

With the change of the seasons, campaign season is here.      This week our campaign received the strong support of the National Federation of Independent Businesses.      NFIB is the premier advocate for small businesses and works with legislators to create the best environment to create jobs.      I am proud to be one of only five Democrats for State Senate to receive this endorsement.      The NFIB knows that I’m the only candidate in this race who has real experience creating jobs and that I’ll take that experience to Richmond and focus on the issues important to real working families.

Follow this link to join NFIB in supporting a job creation agenda for Richmond – today!

Today I need your help as we continue to spread our message of creating jobs, investing in education, and serving the interest of our community in the Virginia State Senate.      Making sure everyone hears our message means contacting them through the mail, on radio, and television.      To make sure we keep these crucial paid communication programs in place through election day, I need your support today.

Please click here  to give 0, 0, 0, or what you can afford – today!

Give me the chance to fight this battle and I promise to make you proud.      With a fundraising deadline at the end of September, your support before midnight on Friday means I can keep fighting for you.      Thank you for your generous support.      I look forward to celebrating victory with you.

Click this link  to help Bert before the September 30 deadline!

Sincerely,

Bert Dodson | Candidate, Virginia State Senate (22th District)

P.S.    Your help by September 30th is very important to our success! Please remember to visit   www.dodsonforsenate.com   and process your secure online contribution or mail check to:     PO Box 464, Lynchburg VA 24505.

Elect Bert Dodson

This is the most important mission facing Democrats.     Allowing the right wing tea party republicans to capture and control the agenda will spell disaster for Virginia and we must unite to stop the forces that threaten to damage our future.     The education of our children and a woman’s rights to health care are as important as jobs for our people.     A vote for Bert Dodson is a vote to protect our benefits and guard our natural recources.     A vote for Bert Dodson is the right thing to do.

When it comes to support of WIFI and Broadband for all the areas of our district and the 22nd really spreads out, Vote Dodson.    If you want to  support education and the creation of jobs Bert Dodson is the only candidate in the race.     For your future and the futures of your children, grandchildren and loved ones Vote Bert Dodson.     This election is serious, it is about the quality of our present and future lives.      Vote Democratic, Vote Dodson.

Don’t doze off and miss this election.      Vote first and then take the catnap.     Remember, Bert Dodson is purrrrrrfic!

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Bert Knows How To Grow Jobs.

Bert knows what employers need to grow more jobs.    As our new senator, Bert will be committed to holding the line on taxes, creating incentives to attract new industry and being a partner in local recruiting efforts for our district.

Bert Has Real Experience In The Business Community.

Bert Dodson is President and CEO of Dodson Pest Control. With over 500 employees under his direction, Bert understands what businesses need to grow jobs.    He also served on Lynchburg City Council for 12 years, including six as Vice Mayor.    Bert will use his business experience to help create jobs and promote economic opportunity.    Bert believes that government should operate much the same as a business, where efficiency and accountability are more important than scoring political points.

Bert Stands Tall For Education.

Bert strongly believes the best investment we can give our children and grandchildren is a quality education.     Bert will also strive to fund workforce-retraining programs so all of our citizens can compete for the jobs of the future.     He will support renewed investment in public and higher education while striving for greater
accountability.

Bert Will Protect Our Resources.

The James River is a key resource that impacts all nine counties in the new 22nd Senate District which includes part of the City of Lynchburg, part of Louisa County and all of Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Goochland, Louisa and Prince Edward counties. Bert is committed to protecting that resource for future generations to come.

Bert Listens and His Answers are Thought Out and Individual.

Bert knows that, in business, one can not be successful unless you are willing to listen and respond to your customers’ needs.     We can count on Bert to listen to our concerns about the issues that matter most to us.

Election Day is November 8.     Register if you aren’t already and vote to protect our benefits.   Vote Bert Dodson for Virginia Senate.

Bert has a campaign office in Lynchburg:

1022 Commerce Street, Suite F
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Office Phone:  434-851-4885

Contact information for campaign staff:

Campaign Manager
 Lonny Paris
 202-957-4551     parislonny@gmail.com

Political Director
 Gerald Cheatham
 434-851-2475     gicheatham@comcast.net

Field Director
 Kody Roza
 916-521-5915     kodyjroza@gmail.com

You are welcome to visit Bert Dodson Headquarters but if you would like to contribute by mail, here’s the address.

Friends of Bert Dodson
P.O. Box 10249
Lynchburg, Va  24506-0249

Please make checks payable to:
Friends of Bert Dodson

To comply with Virginia law please include
Name and Home Address,    City and Zip Code
Home Phone,    E-Mail Address
Occupation,    Employer

If you would like to Volunteer,   If you would like a Yard Sign or If you would like to Host an Event.     If you would like to Make a Donation of any size it will be appeciated and put to good use telling all the citizens of the 22nd District about Bert Dodson and our campaign.

Thank You

Bert thanks You in advance for any help you are able to give.

Here are the headlines from across the 22nd district

Amherst Virginia Headlines

Lynchburg Headlines

Appomattox Headlines

Fluvanna County

Louisa County

Prince Edward County

Buckingham County

Cumberland County

Goochland County

Amherst County Virginia Democratic News

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Bert Dodson for the Virginia Senate

Bert has opened a campaign office in Lynchburg:

1022 Commerce Street, Suite F
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Office Phone:  434-851-4885

Take the solid wood door with no window to enter.   Elevator to second floor.   Suite F.     Say hello to Field Director Kody Roza.

Contact information for campaign staff:

Campaign Manager
 Lonny Paris
 202-957-4551     parislonny@gmail.com

Political Director
 Gerald Cheatham
 434-851-2475     gicheatham@comcast.net

Field Director
 Kody Roza
 916-521-5915     kodyjroza@gmail.com

Campaign headquarters is open and everyone is working diligently to get things off and running.     Gerald Cheatham, the First Vice Chair of the Lynchburg Democrats will be there and working.     You are likely to meet Gerald on your visit to Bert’s Headquarters as well as Lonnie Paris, Bert’s campaign manager.   Kody Roza is the Field Director and he and a crew of volunteers will be clicking away.

You are welcome to visit Bert Dodson Headquarters but if you would like to contribute by mail, here’s the address.

Friends of Bert Dodson
P.O. Box 10249
Lynchburg, Va  24506-0249

Please make checks payable to:
Friends of Bert Dodson

To comply with Virginia law please include

Name and Home Address,    City and Zip Code
Home Phone,    E-Mail Address
Occupation,    Employer

If you would like to Volunteer,   If you would like a Yard Sign or If you would like to Host an Event.     If you would like to Make a Donation of any size it will be appeciated and put to good use telling all the citizens of the 22nd District about Bert Dodson and our campaign.

Bert thanks You in advance for any help you are able to give.

News From Virginia’s 22nd District
The 22nd will be Burt Dodson’s District and these are the Areas he will represent.

Amherst Virginia Headlines

Lynchburg Headlines

Appomattox Headlines

Fluvanna County

Louisa County

Prince Edward County

Buckingham County

Cumberland County

Goochland County

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News on The Summit

Since we announced the first ever Virginia Summit last week, the response from Democrats who want to take advantage of this historic training and networking event has been amazing!     Below is a tentative schedule of events, subject to change.      Visit the Virginia Democratic Party for the latest changes and up to date information on speakers.     Click To Visit State Dems.

Virginia Commonwealth University Student Commons
 907 Floyd Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23220

 Friday, July 15th

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Registration & Exhibits open

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Afternoon Sessions:
•Candidate and Campaign Training: Management, Field operations, Communications & Finance

 Exploring Careers in Politics

•“So You want to Run for Office?”:
The Personal Decision, Career Considerations, Building your Resume, and Creating Your Kitchen Cabinet

•Understanding &   Writing a Campaign Plan

7:30 PM -9:30 PM – The Virginia Summit Networking Welcome Reception (Location TBA)

Saturday, July 16th

 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM – Registration & Exhibits Open
 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM – Continental Breakfast Service

8:00 AM – 12:15 PM – Morning Sessions:

•Iraq, Afghanistan & US Global Engagement
• Running an Effective Local Committee
• Organizing in the Military & Veterans Community
• Education & Investing in America’s Future Leaders
•Energy & the Environment
•Roadmap to Victory I: Messaging for 2011 & 2012

 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM – Box Lunch Service

12:45 PM -2:00 PM  – Keynote Address: Dr. Drew Westen our “Branding Our Values”

 2:00PM – 5:30 PM – Afternoon Sessions

• How to talk about Values with Dr. Drew Westen
• Healthcare: Understanding the Critical Debates, the New System and Virginia’s Role
• State Party Plan and Local Bylaws
• Local Committee & Community Outreach (breakout sessions for Urban, Suburban and Rural Communities)
• Economy & Jobs: National and State Realities
• Local Committee Finance and Compliance
• Building Relationships with Labor, Young Democrats and Progressive Organizations at the Grassroots
• Roadmap to Victory II: Putting strategy into action through blogs, new media and effective organizing

 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM – The Virginia Summit Evening Reception – Location TBA 
• per individual Ticket; not included in Summit Registration 
 *Sessions and Times are Subject to Change

This is a valuable training and networking opportunity, don’t miss it.

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Good Morning Democrats.    It is the start of a new era and I’ve got a big and exciting announcement.   You are on the verge of getting what you wanted.    Good Senatorial representation in Richmond for our area is at hand.    Bert has answered our call.   On June 7th, 2011  at 2 pm in front of the old Courthouse in Lynchburg VA he’ll make it official.

Yes friends it worked.   Democrats throught the newly created 22nd district have been putting the bug in Bert‘s ear and urging him to throw his hat in the ring and become our Senator in Richmond.  Bert Dodson has answered our call and will seek to be  the First Democratic Senator from Virginia’s 22nd District.

Bert will officially announce his quest on our behalf at 2:00 pm on Tuesday (June 7th) in front of the old Courthouse in Lynchburg.    It is a great location to get a good thing started.   Paid parking is available on the middle deck  of the Clay Street Parking garage at per hour.    Friends it will be the most rewarding dollar you have ever spent.  

We have the opportunity to learn a lesson about good government, if we work hard and elect Bert we can have good government and representation in Richmond for the first time in a long time.   I hope I will see you in the crowd in front of the old Courthouse at 2:00 pm on Tuesday June 7th.

Please make every honest attempt to join us.   This is a be there moment so join the celebration.    There will be TV coverage so you can relive the moment on the 6 pm and 11 pm broadcasts (and also the morning news the next day).    June 7th at 2:00 pm in front of the old Courthouse in Lynchburg the journey begins and it ends with Bertram F. “Bert” Dodson, Jr. becoming our Senator in Richmond.

The 22nd District is Brand New and Bert Dodson is an old and trusted friend who can be counted on to make a difference for the people.   We have something old, something new, the something blue is the Democratic color so borrow a ride from a friend if you have to and lets get this thing started in style.

Ladies and Gentlemen.   In the interest of Good Government let us gather in peace and love to celebrate Bert Dodson’s decision to seek the Senatorial seat in the newly created 22nd district of Virginia.   The time is 2:00 Pm.    The Date June 7th.       The Place, in front of the old Courthouse in Lynchburg Virginia.   Paid parking is available on the middle deck  of the Clay Street Parking garage at per hour.    Rest your voice between now
and then and plan on doing some cheering for Bert.

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