Matthew Vanderpool receives Women's Netowrk endorsement

I want to thank The Women's Network for their endorsement of the Vanderpool for Kentucky Campaign.

"The Women’s Network, Advocates for Democratic Principles, is dedicated to the achievement of a society that is both free and fair, embracing the Four Freedoms set forth by Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Core Principles of the Democratic Party."

"Educate, Motivate, Advocate, Activate. The Network seeks to recapture and promote the principles that historically have distinguished the Democratic Party as the party that reflects true American MORAL VALUES. It is the Party of inclusion and diversity that uses the word "compassion" honestly, ensures a safety net for those who are not able to help themselves, and pays attention to the needs of working men and women and their families. Historically, the Democratic Party has been the party of prosperity for the vast body of citizens, rather than the few."


Thanks again for your support!

1st Annual Honky Tonk Party and Pool Tournament for the Leukemia Society

1st Annual Honky Tonk Party and Pool Tournament for the Leukemia Society

Date:
September 2 · 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Location:
Buster's Billiards & Backroom
899 Manchester St
Lexington, KY

Created By:
Deborah Anderson

More Info:

Official Facebook Event Page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=111315448924177

Please join us for a Honky Tonk Good Time for a good cause. Team Anderson will be raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. There is a $20 entry fee and cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place.

If you aren't interested in playing pool, then you can check out Long Black Train on the main stage. Admission is free, but we gladly accept donations at the door. We will be selling AMAZING T-shirts and Koozies donated by the generous Big Blue Wax. As most of ya'll know Busters venue is huge, so Team Anderson really needs your help in filling the bar up! Please join us in your best Honky Tonk attire! We can't wait to see you there!

Endorsements

Thank you to the Bluegrass Central Labor Council and the AFL-CIO for their endorsement. Thanks to the Womens Network for their consideration and hopeful endorsement.

Matthew Vanderpool speaks at the Kentucky Young Democrats Alumni event

On Wednesday, June 09, 2010, Mr. Vanderpool was a co-chair and speaker at the Kentucky Young Democrats Alumni event.


The event was sponsored by Kentucky Representative Kelly Flood, Brenda McClanahan, Dale Emmons, Branden Gross, Kentucky Equality Federation, David O’Neill, Jeremy Horton, United We Stand - Kentucy's LGBTI News, and Kentucky Representative Susan Westrom (among others).

Organized by Liz Fossett with the Kentucky Young Democrats, Alumni event was an effort by the Kentucky Young Democrats Alumni to raise youth voter turnout and community involvement!

Vanderpool's Campaign Manager, former Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer, and Political Adviser Faye Lieberman also attended the event with Mr. Vanderpool along with one volunteer, Michael Kerr.

Pictured left to right (middle picture): Michael Kerr, Jordan Palmer, Matthew Vanderpool, and  Faye Lieberman.

Pictured left to right (last picture):  Jordan Palmer, the Kentucky Young Democrats President Chad Mattingly, Kentucky Young Democrats Organizer Liz Fossett, Fayette County Democratic Chair Brenda McClanahan, and Mr. Matthew Vanderpool.

Vanderpool to speak at the KYD Lexington Alumni Event

Matthew Vanderpool will speak at the Lexington Alumni Event of the Fayette County Chapter of the Kentucky Young Democrats on June 9, 2010. (more)

Campaign contribution problems

Thank you to everyone who made a contribution using Google Check-Out. We used Google Check-Out because of low fees, and to be honest, at the time, no one except Casey Kurtis and I had made any online donations.

Today, Google Check-Out informed us: "You may only use Google Checkout to accept political contributions if you're a federal candidate or political action committee (PAC) based in the United States, are registered with the Federal Elections Commission."

This was not what they told us when we signed-up.  They have changed their policy, so now we must find another merchant. 

We have now switched to PayPal (click on the icon to donate):

You may also mail donations to the following address:

Vanderpool for Kentucky
Attn:  Treasurer
PO Box 910584
Lexington, KY 40591

Currently Mr. Vanderpool is the Treasurer, but the campaign plans on retaining a CPA in the Commonwealth to be the official Treasurer before the end of the month.

Again, we sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.  

Mr. Vanderpool and I knocked on many doors, dropped off campaign materials at many locations, as did Zachary Dreyer, Paul Hughes, and Tim Muncy.  Our personal thanks also to Casey Kurtis and to everyone who donated their time and energy for Kentucky's next Representative in House District 45!

In service,

Jordan Palmer, Campaign Manager
Vanderpool for Kentucky

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"I pledge allegiance to the Kentucky flag, and to the Sovereign State for which it stands, one Commonwealth, blessed with diversity, natural wealth, beauty, and grace from on High." - KRS, Title 1, Chapter 2, Section 2.035 

Vanderpool wins and says "thank you" to Lexington!

Before I begin, I would like to personally thank everyone who made winning the primary possible. I would like to thank my friends and family who have been my guiding light through the campaign process. I would also like to thank all the campaign staff that sacrificed their own time and lives day in and day out, the voters that stood up for what they believe in and entrusted me with the task of hopefully representing them come November, and of course all of my loyal supporters who have been there since day one, pushing me to strive for greatness.

Above all else, I would like to thank my mom, Judy Kovacs. Without her support, her love and her determination to help me see my dream through I simply would not be here. She has been the driving force behind me the entire way, and she is as much of this campaign as anyone. Mom, you know how much I love you and how much of this campaign is because of you and you alone, thank you.

This campaign started as an idea over ten months ago and quickly became a dream and then my passion. This campaign has never been about me. This victory in the primary is for all my supporters out there who spread the word about our campaign, for all the people out there that truly believe that democracy does start with them, for all the people out there that have dreams that they want to accomplish and never give up on hope, and for all the people out there that doubted that this primary win was even possible.

The road before us is going to a tough and trying one. We are going up against one of the most notorious incumbents in Kentucky, Stan Lee. This will not be an easy task, for me, my staff, and my supporters. I assure you that with your continued support, your dedication and your drive for a better tomorrow, a better Kentucky, we no longer will have to fear “the Stache”.

Together and only together can we make a difference? I am but one man, one man with the desire, the dream and the drive to better the lives of all Kentuckians. Our state motto has always been “United We Stand, Divided We Fall”. So I ask you, as a fellow Kentuckian, a fellow American… Will you stand with me united for a better tomorrow? This generation and future generations are depending on us to act and no longer talk about our problems, but actually find the solutions that we have so desperately sought after.

Thank you so much for all of your kind words of support over the past couple of days. All of you have a very special place in my heart and no matter where this road leads us; I will never forget what you have given me. This is our chance, our shot to not only better ourselves, but also better the world in which we live. What we want is just on the horizon, we will get there… Let’s get to work.

In service to the Commonwealth,


Matthew Vanderpool