Patrick West for US Congress

Past Events

Saturday, September 21, 2002 - starting at 9:00am at the north entrance to the Boulder Public Library, Canyon and 9th. Join COGEAN, Mother's Acting Up, Students Against Genetic Engineering, SEEK, and EcoPledge for a parade down the Boulder Farmer's Market and the Pearl Street Mall to advocate for labeling of genetically engineered foods and in support of Colorado's Organic Farmers.

Tuesday September 24, 2002 - 7pm - Broomfield Public Library. Colorado Genetic Engineering Action Network (COGEAN) action meeting. Agenda includes getting people to send letters, emails or faxes to their US Rep and Senator and more video presentations. For more information, contact Patrick at patrick@westforcongress.org or go to www.foodlabeling.org

Saturday September 14, 2002 - Colorado Coalition of Independent Political Parties - Auraria Campus, Kings Center, Political Science meeting room. Working to create the spirit of cooperation amongst the minor political parties in Colorado. Starts at 10am. For more information go to www.coloradovoices.org

Tuesday September 10, 2002 - 7pm - Broomfield Public Library. Colorado Genetic Engineering Action Network (COGEAN) action meeting. Agenda includes helping Oregon ballot initiative to label genetically engineered foods, meeting with Senator Ron Tupa regarding labeling bill in 2003, Boulder Hometown Fair, getting people more involved. For more information, contact Patrick at patrick@westforcongress.org or go to www.foodlabeling.org

Saturday August 31 - Monday September 2 - Boulder Hometown Fair. COGEAN will have a table at this year's Fair. Patrick will be working this table over the weekend. For more information, contact Patrick at patrick@westforcongress.org or go to www.foodlabeling.org

Tuesday September 3, 2002 - Natural Law Party of Colorado Action Meeting. The NLP of Colorado will be having an action meeting with a discussion on Cultural Creatives and the New Progressive. Longmont Public Library starting at 6:00 pm. For more information contact Patrick at patrick@westforcongress.org or go to www.natural-law-colorado.org

Tuesday August 27, 2002 - 7pm - Broomfield Public Library. Colorado Genetic Engineering Action Network (COGEAN) action meeting. Agenda includes helping Oregon ballot initiative to label genetically engineered foods, meeting with Senator Ron Tupa regarding labeling bill in 2003, Boulder Hometown Fair, getting people more involved. For more information, contact Patrick at patrick@westforcongress.org or go to www.foodlabeling.org

Thursday August 22, 2002 - 11am - West steps at the State Capital Building in Denver. Press Conference on terrorism and the war with Iraq. Presenting will be Ron Forthofer, Green Party candidate for Governor, and Patrick West, Natural law Party candidate for US House District 2.

Read Patrick's statement
Read the prepeared statement

Monday August 12, 2002 - Colorado Genetic Engineering Action Network video presentation on genetic engineering at the Nutrition Research Center, North Boulder. The presentation will include the video "Risky Business: Biotechnology and Agriculture", a short presentation by Patrick and questions and answers. Begins at 7:00pm. For more information, contact Patrick at patrick@westforcongress.org, or go to www.foodlabeling.org

Saturday August 10, 2002 - Colorado Coalition of Independent Political Parties - Denny's at I-25 and 38th Street. Working to create the spirit of cooperation amongst the minor political parties in Colorado. Starts at 10am. For more information go to www.coloradovoices.org

Monday, October 7 - Medicare Monday - 9:30am - Lafayette Public Library
Medicare Monday is an opportunity for Colorado seniors and health providers to come together with policy makers and media to increase awareness and impact future directions on access to health care for seniors.

Monday, October 7 - An Old Fasion Political Rally at the McMillen Building, Larimer County Fairgrounds starting at 5:30pm. The Fairgrounds are located at 710 S. Railroad Avenue in Loveland.

Tuesday, October 8 - Kraft Day of Action against GMOs
The Colorado Genetic Engineering Action Network, along with the Organic Consumers Association, Students Against Genetic Engineering and EcoPledge will be having a day of action at Safeway, 28th and Arapahoe in Boulder. We are working to get Kraft to eliminate all genetically engineered ingredients from their products. Meet at noon, events starts at 12:30

Tuesday, October 8 - West For Congress Fundraiser/Dinner
Come support West for Congress at this fun filled fundraising dinner at the Peace Meadow Retreat, 7075 Valmont in Boulder. The festivities start at 6:30pm. The requested contribution is $50 (sliding scale). A vegan/organic dinner will be served by Sandy Robinson of Suppers Ready. To RSVP please call 720-566-0214.

Thursday, October 10 - Longmont Annual Town Meeting
This town meeting will be a great opportunity for voters to get to know the candidates. The event starts at 6:30pm at Westview Middle School, 1651 Airport Road in Longmont.

The ROCKIES ORGANIZING CONFERENCE (ROC) will be held on the weekend of October 11th -13th at Denver University. We are holding the ROC in response to ever-escalating attacks upon our environment, and the overwhelming need for well-coordinated and effective student activism!

Patrick West will be speaking at 5:30pm about Genetic Engineering Actions and the Kraft campaign.

For a full schedule of talks and events, please visit www.du.edu/cap/events.html.

Wednesday, October 16 - Front Range Community College Voter Education Forum
Event starts at 7:30pm in the Rocky Mountain Room at Front Range Community College, 3645 West 112th Avenue.

Friday, October 18 - NAIFA Annual Legislative Meeting
The Boulder Calley National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors are hosting a candidate forum starting at 11:30 am at the Platinum Grill, 95th and Arapahoe in Lafayette.

Monday, October 21 - League of Women Voters Boulder Candidate Forum
6:30pm - Museum Collections (Bruce Curtis Building) Room 100, CU Campus Boulder.

Thursday, October 24 - Office/House Party - 7:00pm - Groover Spinal Care, 2725 Iris, Boulder.

Come meet Patrick West, candidate for US Congress in District 2, as well as Ron Forthofer, Green Party candidate for Governor, and learn more about the Natural Law Party.

Monday, November 4 - US House District 2 Candidate Debate - KGNU radio

Hear how the different candidates respond to issue questions, positions on war with Iraq, the economy, the environment, health care and more.