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Hello Friends of ReclaimDemocracy.org!

As we close another year, we're pleased to tell you that, at
ReclaimDemocracy.org, the future has never been brighter.

Given what’s been happening in our country and, indeed, around the
world during the course of this decade, we wouldn’t blame you if you
consider us at best foolish and at worst demented to talk about a
bright future. However, we believe that history moves in cycles and
that, as the pendulum tilts ever more strongly in one direction, it’s
simply building momentum for a strong move in the other direction.
We’ve seen such blatant and calculated attacks on our democratic
principles recently that many more people than ever before are
outraged and ready to take action. And, as an organization, we’re
ready to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity.

What’s new? A lot.

Perhaps most significant is that our organization has significantly
expanded its leadership team. Our Founder Jeff Milchen has added two
individuals experienced at administration of large organizations to
help service our growth. Jean-Pierre Swennen was a partner in a major
international law firm and lead counsel in major litigation and
investigations. Steve Spanier oversaw Cisco Systems’ worldwide
training and technical publications departments, administering an
annual budget of over $25 million and 220 employees. Jean-Pierre and
Steve will act as co-Executive Directors, concerning themselves with
the administrative operations and needs of the organization. Jeff
will focus on his specialties which include writing articles, giving
talks, and leading campaigns. All three will serve on the Board of
Directors. These personnel additions will greatly expand the
organization’s capacity to accomplish its goals.

Other highlights from 2007 include:

Re-thinking our organizational vision, mission, and goals
Adding a new chapter based in Seward, Alaska
Nearly doubling the size of the Orange County chapter
Creating a radio show
Introducing a 12-hour democracy course
Helping local citizen groups stop unwanted big box stores
Developing and giving eight new educational presentations
Producing a report exposing tax increment financing abuse
Writing numerous articles, letters to the editor and similar pieces
Expanding our national advisory council

We have exciting plans for ’08 as well. By the end of next year, we
expect to double the number of chapters, triple the number of members,
successfully complete one large activism campaign, add additional
national resources, and increase our name recognition in the
Democracy Movement in which we are already a leader.

As always, our primary distinguishing characteristic will be our
focus on systemic rather than short-term tactical issues. It’s taken
many years for our problems to build to their current levels and they
won’t be solved overnight. Our promise to you is that we’ll always
focus on the root causes of democracy problems rather than merely
treating the symptoms.

To donate, go to www.reclaimdemocracy.org and click on the DONATE
button at the top right portion of our homepage. Beat the end-of-the-
year tax-deductible-giving deadline and give to an organization that
is working on the REAL cause of societal problems!!! And thanks for
your continued support!

Best Wishes and Happy Holidays,
Your Friends at ReclaimDemocracy.org

P.S. We've attached a Word document detailing our new vision, mission,
and goals.