Michigan Blue Tiger Democrats
Here’s a little info on Blue Tiger Democrats:
A New York Democrat, William Samuels, first started the group in modern times. Mark Brewer at a meeting in 2006, announced the formation to the Blue Tigers in Michigan, the first time a state party promoted the Blue Tigers. There had been Blue Tigers before—in the 1800s and up to World War II. Through community service, Democrats gave back to the community, building both leadership and community ties. That’s what we intend here. There have been Blue Tiger activities all over the state, including Benzie and Leelanau Counties. Click for State Blue Tiger website.
Manistee Blue Tiger Priorities for 2014 are fundraising for scholarship/student support, volunteering at the Vogue, and volunteering for Blossom Boulevard.
A New York Democrat, William Samuels, first started the group in modern times. Mark Brewer at a meeting in 2006, announced the formation to the Blue Tigers in Michigan, the first time a state party promoted the Blue Tigers. There had been Blue Tigers before—in the 1800s and up to World War II. Through community service, Democrats gave back to the community, building both leadership and community ties. That’s what we intend here. There have been Blue Tiger activities all over the state, including Benzie and Leelanau Counties. Click for State Blue Tiger website.
Manistee Blue Tiger Priorities for 2014 are fundraising for scholarship/student support, volunteering at the Vogue, and volunteering for Blossom Boulevard.
Current Activities
The Manistee Blue Tigers are sponsoring an essay contest in the Manistee County schools.
The contest begins on March 1st with all entries due by April 15th. The theme of the contest is “Why my vote matters…” The contest is open to all students who will be 18 by Election Day. The over-all goal is to raise awareness about the November elections and to get more young people registered and out to vote. We are looking for volunteers to go into classrooms to build awareness about the project. The winner-take-all prize is a $1000 scholarship and will be awarded at the winner’s school during their annual awards presentation prior to graduation. We currently have $600 in our budget for the prize. All donations to The Blue Tigers for this project and our scholarship program would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be sent to Manistee DEMS, P.O. Box 65, Manistee, MI, 49660.
The contest begins on March 1st with all entries due by April 15th. The theme of the contest is “Why my vote matters…” The contest is open to all students who will be 18 by Election Day. The over-all goal is to raise awareness about the November elections and to get more young people registered and out to vote. We are looking for volunteers to go into classrooms to build awareness about the project. The winner-take-all prize is a $1000 scholarship and will be awarded at the winner’s school during their annual awards presentation prior to graduation. We currently have $600 in our budget for the prize. All donations to The Blue Tigers for this project and our scholarship program would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be sent to Manistee DEMS, P.O. Box 65, Manistee, MI, 49660.
Blue Tigers Scholarship Application Click HERE
Blue Tigers Help with Habitat for Humanity
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Manistee Blue Tiger Democrats Team Up With Blossom Boulevard
Friday at 9:00 in the morning bright eyed and fluffy tailed Manistee Dems pitched in with Blossom Boulevard volunteers. It didn’t take long to weed the petunias. Coffee at Goody’s was great afterwards. You can find Blue Tiger Dems working at the Iron Works Café project, the Vogue Theater, The Ramsdell Theater, the Community Garden and lots of other places. For information or to join up, you can call Josh Swenson 723-4395. |
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Blue Tiger Democrats help with Walk for Warmth
Saturday, February 23, 8-10 am Manistee County Blue Tiger Democrats showed up to support FiveCap, Inc's Walk for Warmth. All survived the two mile mild winter walk and enjoyed a lunch donated by Big Al's Pizza and Subway. Money raised goes to assist low income families with winter heating bills.
Saturday, February 23, 8-10 am Manistee County Blue Tiger Democrats showed up to support FiveCap, Inc's Walk for Warmth. All survived the two mile mild winter walk and enjoyed a lunch donated by Big Al's Pizza and Subway. Money raised goes to assist low income families with winter heating bills.
