Bruce Carter and his campaign want to thank each and every volunteer throughout this 11-month journey for their support, whether blood, sweat and tears, or financial contributions as Bruce seeks to serve the people of Southwest Ohio.
Thanks to the early voters as well who voted for Bruce.
Bruce will be at the Butler County Board of Elections at various times throughout the day.
Bruce and Michele will be at Pizzeria Uno for a get together with volunteers after sign placement at polls.
Bruce's parents arrive to watch the Election Results roll in!
**NOVEMBER 4, 2008 - VOTE FOR BRUCE CARTER!!!!
PAST EVENTS (Bruce working hard to MEET YOU!)
11/02/08 Michele and Bruce will attend The Sacred Heart Pancake Breakfast being held from 9 a.m. to noon. Bruce and Michele contributed to the Student Mission Trip that will take place the 3rd week in June 2009.
After the breakfast, MEET Bruce at the Butler County Board of Elections from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Happy Birthday to Bethe, our super volunteer in Warren County!
11/01/08 Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts in Fairfield and Middletown from 8 a.m. to noon. See Bruce in Middletown and Michele, Leah, Maya and Jeff will be in Fairfield!
10/31/08 HALLOWEEN.... Stop by the Candidate's Home on Yosemite Dr. in Fairfield and Trick or Treat!!!! Our house is seasonally decorated so you can't miss it!!!! Bruce has decided to dress as a Candidate running for the 12th District Court of Appeals--Imagine that!!!
NOTE: We did have a local Fairfield college student stop by! Thanks for stopping by and meeting your candidate!
10/30/08 Meet Bruce at the Butler County Board of Elections from noon to 2:00.
Bruce and Michele will attend the O'Tucks Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Receptions in Fairfield. O'Tucks is Ohioans From Kentucky Association, a nonprofit organization which awards scholarships to Miami University Hamilton students who have a familial Appalachian tie to Ohio or Kentucky.
10/29/08 Bruce will attend the MEET THE CANDIDATES at Otterbein Retirement Community in Lebanon at 10 a.m.
MEET THE CANDIDATES Bruce and Laura at a dinner party in Oxford from 5 - 6:30 p.m.; then join them at the OXFORD LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CANDIDATES' FORUM across the street at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. The forum will be broadcast live on the Miami University Public Radio Station, WMUB.
10/27/08 Meeting in Oxford at 6:30 p.m.
10/26/08 Wine and Cheese Reception for Gregg Conrad, Candidate for Clermont County Clerk of Courts at the home of the Eckersons in Loveland from 4- 6 p.m.
10/25/08 Final house party at a home in College Corner, Ohio, 7 -10 p.m.
10/23/08 Bruce was a co-host of a Reception for Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner at 5 p.m. at the Fayette County Democratic Headquarters at 153 Main St. in Washington Court House.
Afterwards, the Fayette County Fall Dinner followed at the American Legion Lodge #25 also in Washington Court House. Bruce addressed the very well-attended event along with other local candidates.
10/22/08 Bruce will speak at a Candidates Forum at Northeastern High School in Clermont Co. at 7 p.m.
10/20/08 Candidates Debate in London (Madison County) at the First Baptist Church on Tollander at 6 p.m.
10/21/08 Reception honoring Dr. Victoria Wulsin, Candidate for 2nd Congressional District of Ohio hosted by Congressman Chris Van Hollen. Held at the Ironworkers Local Union #44, 4850 Madison Rd., Cincinnati.
10/18/08 Bruce met voters at the Butler County Board of Elections from 9 a.m. to noon today.
Steve H. attended meeting in Union Twp., Clermont Co., at 10 a.m.
Bruce visited folks at Fayette Co. Democratic Headquarters at 2 p.m.
10/17/08 Bruce, Michele and some friends will be attending the IBEW COPE Reverse Raffle at the union hall at 4300 Milliken Rd., Hamilton. Doors open at 6:15; raffle is at 7.
10/16/08 Michele attended the ANNUAL FRIENDS OF LABOR TESTIMONIAL DINNER at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Hall at 1228 Central Parkway, noon- 3 p.m. Jim Reid and Jack Baker were honored. Master of Ceremonies: Judge Jody Luebbers.
Michele attended the Connie Pillich fundraiser with guest of honor, Lt. Gov. Lee Fischer. The event was held at the Queen City Club in Cincinnati from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Bruce attended the Lake Loreli (Brown Co. ) Candidates Forum at 7 p.m.
10/15/08 Michele and Bruce joined Warren County voters at a Debate watch party at Arloi Dee Thai restaurant on Socialville-Foster Rd. in Mason! Debate starts at 9 p.m. Come early and have dinner!
10/14/08 Phone interview with the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Meeting at Taqueria Mercado in Fairfield at 6 p.m.
10/11/08 On behalf of the campaign, Steve H. was meeting voters and handing out literature at the Board of Elections in Hamilton from 9 a.m. to noon.
10/10/08 Bruce, Michele, Brian, and friend Adrian attended the Warren County Democratic Party Annual Fall Dinner. Keynote Speaker: Jerry Springer. Reception 5:30 pm; Dinner 7:00 p.m.
10/09/08 Campaign Strategy Meeting held at 9:30 a.m.
Meet the Candidate Laura Curliss at the Riverbank Cafe held from 5-6:30.
Bruce attended the BUTLER TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATION DINNER at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall in Hamilton.
10/08/08 Bruce attended a fundraiser for Judge Kathleen Dobroszi Romans, Candidate for Butler Co. Juvenile Court at a home in Middletown from 5-8 p.m.
10/06/08 Voter registration ends today
Bruce spoke to the voters who attended the Meet the Candidates Forum at Batavia Township Hall, 1535 Clough Pike, Batavia, OH at 7 p.m. His opponent did not attend.
10/05/08 The Clinton Co. Democratic Party will hold their fall dinner from 6:30 -9:00 at the Wilmington City Hall, Moyer Room. Social hour is 6 - 6:30. The Women's Political Caucus will hold a social for Laura Curliss from 5-6 with guest of honor, Frances Strickland at the General Denver also in Wilmington.
10/04/08 Fundraiser for Kathleen Dobroszi Romans, Candidate for Butler Co. Juvenile Court at the home of Catherine and Michael Stoker from 4-6 p.m.
Fundraiser for Vic Wulsin, Congressional Candidate 2nd District at a home in Pleasant Plain, OH from 3-5 p.m.
10/03/08 MIDDFEST begins in Middletown and lasts through Sunday.
The Brown County Democratic Party Fall Dinner is being held at the Southern Hills Joint Vocational School, (intersection of US Rt 68 and Hamer Rd.), Georgetown, OH. Guest Speaker is Chris Redfern, Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party. Social hour is at 6; dinner at 7:00, followed by candidates' speeches.
10/02/08 Bruce addressed the Quin-T Democrat Club Annual Fall Dinner at Grant Career Center, 718 W. Plane St., Bethel OH. Social at 6; buffet dinner at 6:30, $15.
Michele attended the Shared Harvest Food Bank's 25th Anniversary Dinner at Receptions in Fairfield. Bruce and Michele have been contributors to Shared Harvest and have attended past events that benefitted Shared Harvest. Michele won a neon light fixture in the Silent Auction. Shared Harvest is able to get $8 worth of food resources for every dollar donated.
Bruce joined the Hamilton County Democrats at the 20th Century Club for a debate watch party. Doors opened at 8; debate began at 9:00.
10/01/08 A warm welcome to Steve H. who is joining our campaign for the last 34 days until the election! Strategy Meeting at Headquarters in Hamilton at noon.
8:30 a.m. Interview with the Middletown Journal.
Bruce mingled with the supporters at the Ohio Democratic Women's Caucus Fundraiser for Theresa Conover w/Frances Strickland from 4:30-6:30 at the Historic Barn at Pleasant Hill, 909 St. Rte. 131 in Milford.
He also make an appearance and was joined by Michele at the Ohio Democratic Women's Caucus Fundraiser for Kathryn Bridgman also w/Frances Strickland at the Riverbank Cafe in Hamilton from 6-8 p.m.
At 8 p.m., Bruce will attend the Miami University College Dems meeting.
9/30/08 and so it begins.....
EARLY VOTING AND ABSENTEE BALLOTS REQUESTS ARE MAILED
**Register to VOTE and VOTE from 9/30-10/6/08!!!!**
Bruce greeted voters at the Butler County Board of Elections. Both Bruce and Michele voted on the lst day! (See last Photo on Campaign Photos Tab)
Interview with the Community Press.
9/29/08 Bruce attended a Candidates Debate in Wilmington at Wilmington College, Boyd Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Bruce's opponent, Robert Ringland, was also present.
9/27/08 FAMILY PICNIC AT CHILO PARK ON THE OHIO sponsored by the Clermont Co. Democratic Party. FREE PICNIC LUNCH served from 1 - 3 p.m. Come early, stay late!
Michele and Brian enjoyed the food and crafts at the Lebanon APPLEFEST which was held from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
On Saturday and Sunday, Michele visited the Democratic Headquarters in Clermont, Warren, Butler and Preble to be sure there were enough Bruce Carter signs and materials for prospective voters!
While in Preble County, Michele stopped by the NEW PARIS APPLEFEST.
9/24/08 Michele listened to Joe Biden address the Cincinnati voters at the Cincinnati Museum Center at 11 a.m. (See Photo on Campaign Photos Tab)
9/22/-9/27/08 Brown Co. Fair
On behalf of the campaign, Bert was present at the Democratic booth at the fair on Monday night.
Bruce and Michele attended the Brown Co. Fair on Friday, Sept. 26th, from afternoon through late evening. Please visit us and meet YOUR candidate for 12th District Court of Appeals!
9/23/08 Bruce is expected back in town!! He has been in a trial in San Antonio TX. He left on 8/31/08.
9/21/08 Michele attended the Theresa Conover Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social at the Historic Barn at Pleasant Hill, 909 State Rt. 131, Milford, OH 45150 at 7 p.m.
9/20/08 SEE Bert at the Preble County PORKFEST on Saturday. Visit the Democratic Booth and say 'hi'!
Michele attended the Pig Roast Fundraiser for Terry McCoy at Izaak Walton Park in Loveland, 4:30-9.
9/15/08 Meet the Candidates Forum at Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Dr., Miami Twp., OH at 7 p.m. CANCELLED due to Power Outage.
9/14/08 We will be meeting voters at an Obama-Biden House Party hosted by Kathy & Tom Romano and Phyllis Mendenhall at 104 Bull Run, off Tollgate Drive in Oxford's Emerald Woods neighborhood. The party is from 3-5 p.m.
9/13/08 Michele and friend Steve attended the Kolping OKTOBERFEST on Mill Rd. late in the evening.
9/12/08 - 9/14/08 A TASTE OF CLERMONT. Please stop by and see the Carter campaign in action at this event on Main St. in Batavia, Clermont County. Please visit our booth!
Fri. - 5 pm - midnight
Sat. -11 a.m. - midnight
Sun. - Noon - 7 p.m. CANC due to weather
9/11/08 Butler County Farm Bureau Dinner and Meeting in Hamilton at 6 p.m.
9/10/08 Hamilton-Fairfield-Oxford Board of Realtors Expo and Candidates Meet and Greet at 3:45 - 7 p.m. on Donald Dr. in Fairfield.
Carpenter's Meeting at American Legion on old Rt. 74 in Mt. Carmel at 4:30 p.m.
The Miami Valley Trial Lawyers' Fall Judicial Endorsement Meeting @ The Engineer's Club, 100 E. Monument St., Dayton; dinner, 6:15; meeting at 7 p.m.
9/08/08 Meet the Candidates Forum at U.S. Grant Joint Vocational School, 718 W. Plane St., Bethel, OH at 7 p.m.
9/07/08 OXFORD OBAMA HEADQUARTERS opening. Michele attended the opening which had a very enthusiastic crowd of over 100 people. Michele was introduced on behalf of Bruce's campaign.
9/06/08 On behalf of the campaign, Brian and his family attended the St. Susanna Festival in Mason late Saturday afternoon.
9/01/08 Michele will attend the AFL-CIO picnic at Coney Island from 11 a.m. to ? Sherrod Brown will be speaking at 12:45.
8/30/08 Michele attended a campaign strategy meeting in Owensville at 10 a.m.
Bert marched in the OX ROAST PARADE in West Jefferson at noon. In keeping with the Mardi Gras theme, he handed out 4 dozen beads to the parade observers. Four surrogates mingled with the crowd and handed out campaign literature.
BRUCE & Michele met folks at an Obama POST CONVENTION
House Party in Oxford at the home of Tom Featherstone and Ellen Price at 3 p.m.
Bruce, Michele and Brian were at the opening ceremonies for the Liberty Association OKTOBERFEST on Hamilton-Cleves Rd. at 4 p.m. All local officeholders and candidates were introduced. Bruce met voters until 8 p.m.
8/29/08 Brian, Bruce and Michele attended the Dayton Miami Valley AFL-CIO Picnic held from noon to 7 p.m. in Dayton. Candidates addressed the attendees at 4:30 p.m.
8/28/08 Fairfield Schools back in session!
On behalf of the campaign, Michele will attend a house party at 9 p.m. in Maineville to watch Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech.
On behalf of the campaign, Bert will watch Barack's Acceptance Speech at Miami University after the Vanderbilt/Miami Univ. game!
8/26/08 Come celebrate the opening of the Preble County Democratic Headquarters on 107 N. Barron St. in Eaton at 6:30 p.m. Michele will be present and speak about Bruce and the campaign.
8/25/08 Miami University classes begin!
Did you see Michele and Bert on the 11:00 p.m. WLWT NEWS? The news highlighted a Convention Watch Party they attended in Fairfield.
8/24/08 On behalf of the campaign, Bert attended an Obama house party in Oxford at the home of Rick and Sue Momeyer from 3 -5 p.m.
8/23/08 Bruce and Michele and Bert in uniform participated in the MASON HERITAGE DAYS PARADE in Mason. Afterwards, Bruce and Michele met voters and handed out campaign literature.
Bert left for the RIPLEY TOBACCO FESTIVAL and spent the day meeting people at the festival.
Later this evening, Bruce, Michele, Leah and friend Steve enjoyed OKTOBERFEST at Germania Park on Kemper Rd.
8/21/08 Bruce, Michele and Leah enjoyed the musical group WAR at the TASTE OF BLUE ASH.
8/18/08 Bruce and Bert mingled with the concertgoers at the GROOVIN' ON THE GREEN concert at the Village Green at 7 p.m. Feel free to introduce yourself to the candidate. He's Fairfield's OWN Candidate for the Court of Appeals!
8/17/08 Bruce and Michele attended the Brown County Democratic Party Picnic at the fairgrounds from 1 - 5 p.m.
They also headed back and spent another hour at the New Richmond River Days!
8/16/08 Bruce and Michele attended the NEW RICHMOND RIVER DAYS on Saturday from 6 until after the fireworks display!
8/15/08 Bruce and Michele attended the Union Precinct A & B Pool Party at a home in Wilmington at 6 p.m.
8/14/08 Butler Co. Democratic Party Meeting at D. Russell Lee Career Center at 7 p.m.
8/13/08 BRUCE and Michele attended the JAM FOR DEMOCRACY sponsored by the Butler Co. Democratic Party at the Third Street Tap and Grill. Tickets are $20. The event will be held from 7 - 11 p.m.
8/10/08 Bruce and Michele enjoyed the SACRED HEART FESTIVAL in Fairfield from 5 to close. The music of Sonny Moorman was fantastic as was the food. Bruce won Silent Auction tickets to an upcoming REDS game!
8/9/08 Michele and Bruce attended Butler County Commissioner Candidate Butch Hubble's Meet and Greet. This event was held at Butch's home in West Hamilton from noon to 4.
Bruce and Steve attended the Obama Potluck from 2-5 at Heritage Park in Mason.
"Screamin' Eagles" party at the Coach's house in Fairfield at 3 p.m.
Bruce and Steve attended a Meet and Greet for Senate Candidate Kathryn Bridgman at a home in West Chester. This event was from 4-6 p.m.
Bruce and Steve attended the Franklin CRUISE IN held on Main St. from 4 -10. The Warren Co. Democratic Party had their own booth at the event.
8/07/08 Bert enjoyed The Klabberheads at the Village Green's GROOVIN' ON THE GREEN at 7 p.m. Be sure to look for the Bruce Carter banner on our vehicle near the Event.
8/06/08 Bruce attended a breakfast event featuring Howard Wilkinson at Joseph Beth Booksellers at 8 a.m.
Bruce and Michele attended the Hamilton County Democratic Party's BLUE COOKOUT at 6:30 p.m.
8/04/08 Bruce and Michele attended the Memorial Mass for Judge David Niehaus at St. Julie Brilliart Church at 10:15 a.m.
Bert attended the opening of the MADISON COUNTY Democratic Headquarters at 6:00 in West Jefferson.
8/03/08 Campaign strategy meeting at 10:30 a.m.
8/01/08 Bruce, Bert, Michele & friend Steve attended the ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST festival in West Chester. Sunday is the last night of the festival and there is a huge Silent Auction going on which benefits the church.
7/31/08 This evening, Judge David Niehaus died unexpectedly from a heart attack. Michele practiced 7 years in front of Judge Niehaus. The Butler County Juvenile Court WAS Judge Niehaus. He will be greatly missed. Our sympathies go out to his wife Gayle, sons, and grandchildren.
7/27/08 FUNDRAISER FOR BRUCE CARTER & LAURA CURLISS.
A GREAT TIME was had by all(!) at OUR PLACE RESTAURANT in Washington Court House from 4 -7. There was great food, dessert, A Silent Auction and Door Prizes plus the added bonus of celebrating the Party Chair's "29th" birthday! THANKS to all for supporting Bruce!
Bert attended an organizational meeting in Oxford from 4 - 7 p.m.
**ONLY 100 DAYS UNTIL YOU VOTE FOR BRUCE CARTER**
7/26 - 8/02/08 The Preble Co. Fair
Please visit the Democratic booth for all your local, state, and national candidates information!
--On behalf of the campaign, Bert spent a few hrs. on Sunday, Veterans Day, meeting voters.
--Bruce and Michele met Sr. voters on Monday from 2 to 6:15 p.m.
--Other volunteers on behalf of the campaign were meeting voters on Tuesday evening.
--Bert met voters on Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m.
7/26/08 Bruce and Michele attended the OTTERBEIN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY ANNUAL FISH FRY! This was a very well-attended event with many activities for kids and adults!
7/25/08 STS. CONSTANTINE & HELEN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Opening Ceremony at 7 p.m. The church is located at 2500 Grand Ave., Middletown, OH. Bruce was available to answer ANY QUESTIONS from Greek Fest attendees. Bruce, Michele and friend Steve, stayed past 11:00 and enjoyed the great food and drink. We also spoke with Judge Anthony Valens, who is now retired from the 12th District Court of Appeals.
7/24/08 GROOVIN' ON THE GREEN in Fairfield at 7 p.m.! Bert and Leah enjoyed an evening listening to Beatles music. LOOK for the Bruce Carter truck with banners on it at several locations throughout Butler County.
7/21/08 Bruce was one of the local candidates introduced at the OBAMA HEADQUARTERS OPENING in Middletown at 7 p.m. The event was so overwhelmingly attended, the crowd was moved into the Sorg Theatre next door.
7/20-7/26/08 The Clermont Co. Fair.
--Bruce, Michele, Bert and Leah were in the Clermont County Fair Parade at 1 p.m. in Stonelick Twp. Folks lined up the streets in the oppressive heat. Kiddies loved the candy Bert and Michele passed out! The campaign hung out at the fair and enjoyed people and animals for several hours thereafter.
Please visit the Clermont County Democratic Booth (which is air conditioned!) and pick up information on the exemplary local, state, and national candidates.
--Bert spent a good deal of the day Weds. meeting Sr. voters!
--Veterans Day at the fair: Bruce spent Wednesday evening meeting voters (and watching some Demolition Derby!) He also won a blackberry and blueberry pie at the pie auction which he shared with workers at the booth. The pies were YUMMY!
--Fri. night our friends Kent and Brenda walked around in Tee shirts.
--Saturday, the last day, Michele and Bruce bought 2 lambs and joined 3 other groups in buying goats. It was a great way to end the fair week!
Bert finished up the fair meeting voters until 10 p.m.!!!
7/20-7/26/08 The Butler Co. Fair. Please visit the Democratic Party Tent. Hey kids, there's a rumor that face painting is happening there....
--On behalf of the campaign, Bert mingled with voters from 5 to 10 pm on Monday evening.
--Bruce, Michele and Brian perched themselves on chairs outside the tent and talked to voters from 8:45 until 11 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
--Bruce had a very busy Weds. from 11:30-2:15 meeting Senior voters at the fair.
--Bruce spent from 2 p.m. until 6 meeting with voters on Friday. Bert then met voters on Fri. from 3 until 9 p.m.
7/21-7/26/08 The Fayette Co. Fair. Please visit the Fayette County Democratic Booth for information on local, state and national candidates.
--Bruce enjoyed meeting Sr. voters on Monday, opening day, for several hrs.
--Great News! Bruce, along with other candidates, formed a group which won the GRAND CHAMPION BOER GOAT and the GRAND CHAMPION CHICKEN. Congratulations Fayette County Democrats for the first time in county history winning the grand champion!!!
7/19/08 Michele attended MIDDFIRST, the Ohio Hot Air BAlloon Challenge, in Middletown in the afternoon w/friends Tim and Sandy from Fayette County !
Bruce attended the Quin-T Democrat's Club annual RIVERFEST, 1601 Locust St., Point Pleasant, Ohio from 4 -7 pm. This is a 'Feast at the River." For more info, contact Chair@CarterforAppeals.com.
7/18/08 Michele and Bruce and friend Steve dropped by SHUTZENFEST at Kolping Park for some metts and roasted almonds and to listen to some German music.
7/17/08 Bruce attended the Clinton County Democratic Party dinner featuring Gov. Ted Strickland at the Senior Center in Wilmington. Social hour is 5:00 - 6:00 followed by dinner. Bruce spoke to the large crowd that attended the event.
7/14- 7/19/08 - The Warren County Fair.
--Bruce, Bert and Leah were in the opening parade for the Warren County Fair at 6 p.m. Bert was in uniform.
--Bert and Leah met with voters at the fair from 5 to 10 pm on Tuesday.
--Bruce met Sr. voters at the fair from 11:30 to 7 pm on Wednesday!
--Bert met voters at the fair on Saturday night, the last night of the fair. Judicial Candidate for the Ohio Supreme Court, Judge Robert Sikora, was also meeting voters that evening.
7/15/08 Bruce attended the Preble County Democratic Women's 'dessert' meeting at 7 pm in West Manchester.
7/13/08 - MEET AND GREET THE CANDIDATES! (Moved to August)
Meet both Bruce Carter and Laura Curliss at a house party in Milford, Clermont Co. More details to follow. If you want to attend, please contact Chair@CarterforAppeals.com.
Bruce and Michele enjoyed a lovely evening at the VOA Park CONCERT AT THE LAKE in West Chester. The Fairfield-Hamilton Symphony, the Gateway Chorus and the West Chester Symphony Orchestra thrilled the very well-attended crowd with several varieties of music. The evening ended with a spectacular fireworks display by Rozzi.
7/12/08 Bruce and Michele attended an Obama House Meeting in College Corner from 3-5 pm.
Later that day, Bruce and Michele attended the THREE RIVERS CONSERVATION TRUST Concert at the River and Pigroast in Ross Township. Bruce won the upside down pineapple cake in the Silent Auction. Bruce and Michele bailed Fairfield Mayor Ron D'Epifanio out of 'jail'!
Bert & Leah attended the Midsummer Meadows celebration and concert in Milford Saturday afternoon and evening. KANSAS was the featured band!
7/11/08 - Bruce and Maya were in the 3rd row behind the podium(!) at "A Secure Energy Future" Townhall Meeting in Dayton at 11:30 at the Stivers School for Creative Arts on 5th Street featuring Presidential Candidate Barack Obama. See Campaign Photos of Maya after she shook Sen. Obama's hand!!!
Bruce and Michele attended the Butler Co. Bar Assn Annual Meeting after the golf outing at Walden Pond Golf Course at 5:15 p.m.
7/10/08 Bruce attended the Dayton Miami-Valley AFL-CIO press conference for the National Veterans Council at 10 a.m. followed by a National kickoff rally at Memorial Hall at noon in Dayton. For more information visit www.WorkingFamiliesVote08.com. 7/5/08 Campaign day of rest and mourning.
The DeCresce-Carter family expresses their sorrow at the loss of their dear friend, Rhonda Limbocker. Our prayers go out to Charlie, David and Linsey. Rhonda was an extraordinary woman, a hard worker, loving mother and wife, and a person who helped anyone. She was a woman of compassion who 'walked her talk.' We will miss her dearly.
7/5 - 7/12/08 Bruce (or surrogates) were at the Clinton County and the Madison County Fairs.
--Bert and Leah were meeting voters on Saturday afternoon at the Clinton County and Madison County Fairs.
--Bruce and Michele were meeting voters on Monday evening from 5 - 9 pm at the Madison County Fair.
--Bruce, Michele and Maya were meeting voters at the Clinton County Fair from 7 to 9:15 on Tuesday evening.
--Bert was meeting voters at the Madison County Fair Friday afternoon and evening.
Thanks to the Clinton Co. surrogates who also walked around in Tee Shirts at the fair.
7/4/08 DID YOU SEE Bruce Carter in FOUR July 4th parades????
Bruce was in the Liberty Twp. Parade, Hamilton Parade, Loveland Parade and the Franklin parade!
**Special thanks to the following volunteers for surrogating for Bruce:
Tim and Sandy in Jeffersonville.
Suzanne, for covering Russellville.
Donna, for the lollipops and meeting with voters along the parade route in Hamilton.
Kelly and Kendra for covering New Richmond.
Constance, for the ice cream party AFTER New Richmond.
The folks in Madison Co. who covered the West Jefferson Parade.
** FOUR MONTHS UNTIL YOU VOTE FOR BRUCE CARTER **
Please contact the campaign if you want Tee shirts to wear to festivals and community events or to host a house party.
7/3/08 - Bruce and his family and friends were in the LEBANON INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE at 4 pm. Then Bruce and friends were in the OXFORD INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE at 7 p.m.
LOOK for Bruce in Fairfield at RED, WHITE AND KABOOM! in Fairfield. Events will be going on in Harbin Park and the Village Green from 6 to 10 pm. JOIN Bruce and his family at the Fairfield Aquatic Center for the "Fireworks Swim" from 8 - 10!!!!!
7/02/08 Butler County Building and Construction Trades Council meeting at 10 a.m.
Bruce and Michele and 2 friends in their TEE SHIRTS were at the REDS vs. PIRATES GAME at 7:10 p.m; Section 425, seats 11-14.
7/01/08 Campaign Headquarters in Hamilton officially opened. Strategic planning meeting at headquarters at 3:30 p.m.
Bruce and Michele attended a cookout with local Democrats in Fairfield from 5-7 pm.
6/30/08 Our campaign Field Director arrived in town! Welcome Bert!
6/29/08 A campaign meeting was held in West Chester at 4 pm.
6/28/08 - Bruce will walk in the HAMILTON TOWNSHIP DAYS PARADE AND FESTIVAL at 11 a.m. in Maineville. (Hey Kids look for the bubble gum!) Then see Bruce at the Warren County Dems booth #13.
Meanwhile Treasurer Brian Harrison listened to his niece sing at the Lebanon Fine Arts Festival that was held from 10 - 6 p.m. in downtown Lebanon.
Maya's FYBA team the "SCREAMIN' EAGLES" ended their season yesterday. They were 6 and 6 for the season. Tournaments were challenging trying to get around the day's thunderstorms!
A HUGE THANKS to Coach Michelle Harmon and Assistant Coach Gary Nyman for all their support, encouragement and hard work!! GOOD JOB GIRLS!
6/27/08 - MEET AND GREET THE CANDIDATES!
A house party was held in Oxford for both Bruce Carter and Laura Curliss on Contreras Rd. at 7:30 p.m.! Thanks to all who attended and contributed to Bruce's campaign!
6/24/08 - Bruce mingled with guests at the CAMPAIGN KICK OFF FOR CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE NICK VON STEIN at a house party in West Chester from 5-7 pm.
6/22/08 Bruce and his daughters Leah and Maya were at DOWN ON THE FARM at the Fayette County Fairgrounds Fine Arts Bldg. from 1 - 4 p.m. Advance tickets were $10; $12 at the door.
Michele attended The Clermont Co. Dems CHILI COOK OFF at East Fork State Park from 1-3 p.m. The judicial candidates chili "Crime and Punishment" was entered in the contest; however, it did not win! This further emphasizes the need for good judges!!!
4 p.m. Bruce and his daughters also attended the CAMPAIGN KICKOFF FOR TOM BUSCEMI at Ann and Tony's Restaurant in West Jeff, Madison County.
6/21/08 - Bruce attended the Village Green's Fine Arts Fair which took place between 11 a.m. - 5 pm. Many artisan booths displayed their wares.
Bruce and Michele looked like drowned rats! in the Madison County STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PARADE which began at 4 pm. There was quite a thunderstorm that hit London towards the end of the parade. Bruce and Laura walked the streets of London while Michele sat in back of the extended cab of a red truck which had a huge basket of strawberries on its rooftop!!
6/19/08 - The FAIRFIELD ECHO published a Letter to the Editor discussing the 12th District Court of Appeals race and asking for support for Bruce and Laura.
7 p.m. Bruce and Michele were at Fairfield's Village Green for GROOVIN' ON THE GREEN: BLUES BROTHERS TRIBUTE SHOW.
6/18/08 - MEET YOUR CANDIDATES Bruce and Laura at the OPENING of the STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL in downtown London! VISIT them at the Madison County Democratic Party booth a block down from the majestic London Courthouse.
6/16/08 - Michele will attend the Greater West Chester Democratic Women's annual dinner and meeting at the Twin Dragons Buffet on Tylersville Rd. at 6:30 p.m.
6/15/08 - HAPPY FATHER'S DAY BRUCE and to all fathers! Bruce's stepdad, Jackie, came up to visit from Lawrence Co.
DOGFEST continues today at Voice of America Park from noon to 4. Stop by our booth! Pick up a Carter/Curliss Recipe card for "Man's Best Friend" and "Dog's Best Friend!!"
Look for Campaign Volunteers in Bruce Carter Tee Shirts at the Fayetteville Father's Day Parade in Brown County. The parade starts at 2 pm.
6/14/08 - Bruce and Laura will be at the Multicultural Festival in Middletown in Douglas Park from 11 am - 4pm. Look for them in their Tee Shirts. They may be hanging out at Tony Klimek's booth helping people Register to Vote.
MEET BRUCE AND LAURA CURLISS and volunters at their booth at DOGFEST (11-5 on Saturday) at Voice of America Park in West Chester. They will be at the booth after they return from the Multicultural Festival.
6/13/08 - See Bruce and Michele at the Brown County Democrat Club Dinner which will be held at the Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. 6:30-7:30 pm Social Hour; 7:30 pm Dinner. GUEST SPEAKER, TREASURER OF STATE, RICHARD CORDRAY.
Our Field Director will be at Bananasplit Fest in Wilmington between 6:30 and 10 p.m. Look for him (in his white hat!) and Michele and Leah in Bruce Carter Tee shirts!
6/12/08 - Campaign meeting in Warren Co. at 2 p.m.
Michele will attend the Warren County Women Democrats dinner at Shaker Run Golf Club, 4361 Greentree Rd., Lebanon, Ohio at 6 pm.
6/08/08 - Leah graduates from Fairfield High School!!! Graduation ceremony at the Cintas Center at 2 p.m.
6/05/08 Bruce joined fellow Clermont Democratic Candidates in the Frontier Days Parade in Milford. The Clermont Democratic Party handed out much needed "Change Clermont" fans for the 90 degree day! Walking in the parade with the Carter-Curliss for Court of Appeals banners on Michele's pickup were Clermont Democratic Party Vice Chair, Rich Jordan and new Carter-Curliss Field Director, Bert Presley.
A WARM WELCOME TO THE ODP'S REGIONAL FIELD DIRECTOR, Steve Wolfe. We look forwarding to working with you throughout the campaign!
6/04/08 Bruce and Michele and the Preble Co. Dems braved the storms to attend the Preble County Democratic Party's annual picnic at Ft. St. Clair park at 6 pm.
5/31/08 Bruce and Michele were busy today. There was a house party for Theresa Conover, candidate for Clermont County Commissioner as well as a BACKYARD BARBECUE for Ray Pryor in Washington Court House in Fayette County later that afternoon.
5/30/08 End of the year picnic with the Montessori Academy of Cincinnati parents and kids!
5/27/08 WHERE IN THE WORLD WAS BRUCE CARTER's campaign on Memorial Day? In addition to Fairfield and Hamilton, here's where his campaign presence could be found:
Special thanks to Tim and Sandy Wiseman for surrogating for Bruce's campaign in the Jeffersonville Parade.
Special thanks to BRIAN HARRISON and the owners of the 'peddle car' for being in the Middletown Parade.
Special thanks to Bethe Goldenfield, Virginia and Charles Kamke for walking with Bruce and Michele in the Morrow Parade.
5/26/08 Memorial Day. Our campaign family remembered and thanked all service men and women on this solemn day.
We reflected and honored Michele's father George's WWII service to our country as a ball turret gunner on the "Shady Lady". He flew over 90 secret missions across the European theatre. My uncles Richard and Frank also served in the Army and Navy at the same time.
We reflected and honored my Uncle Michael's Army service in WWII. He was killed at age 21.
We reflected and honored Bruce's father Jack's service in the Navy; first as a beach master for the planned invasion of Cuba. As a beach master he would have been one of the first sailors to set foot on Cuban soil. Later in his career, he served as a signalman; the person responsible for ship to ship communications. After 20 years of service, he retired as a naval career counselor.
We reflected and honored Bruce's stepfather Jackie's service in the Army in the Korean War where he served in Europe, returning home from Germany at the conclusion of the war.
We reflected on my brother George's two tours in Vietnam.
We thanked Bruce for 4 years of service as a Navy photographer on the USS Nimitz. Bruce was a member of the Commissioning Crew on the first-in-its class nuclear aircraft carrier.
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Bruce and Maya were in the Fairfield Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m.
Michele drove her black GMC truck in the Hamilton Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m.
6 pm - 9 pm Bruce and his family atttended a TASTE OF CINCINNATI.
5/24/08 CHINA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF BENEFIT SHOW sponsored by the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce. In support of the Chinese Red Cross Relief efforts for the hundreds of thousands of injured and displaced victims of the earthquake, Bruce and Michele attended this fundraiser at Mason High School, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
5/18/08 Bruce and Michele attended the Beer Barons Weekend festivities at the old Muhlhauser Barn in West Chester. There were very informative lectures on Cincinnati brewing history.
5/16/08 Bruce and Michele attended the Butler County Democratic Party's Truman-Kennedy-Holcomb dinner with guest speaker Lt. Gov. Lee Fischer. The dinner was held at the Manchester Inn in Middletown. Social hour was at 5:30; dinner, at 6:00. A Silent Auction followed.
5/12/08 - An invitation only "coffee and donuts" MEET AND GREET THE CANDIDATE was held at INGREDIENTS dining room lst floor at the Westin Hotel 7:15 to 9:00 a.m.
5/11/08 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! Bruce's mom, Alma came up from Lawrence Co. to be celebrated!
5/10 & 5/11/08 - Michele attended a 2-day intensive campaign training seminar.
5/10/08 - Bruce attended the ODP's 2nd Annual Women's Luncheon and dropped in at the Veterans Luncheon! The events were held at the Ohio Convention Center in Columbus from 11:30 to 1:00. Laura Curliss was also in attendance. The ODP convention followed from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
5/09/08 - MEET AND GREET THE CANDIDATE! Fairfield Attorney Tamara Sack hosted an open house for voters to meet Bruce and learn more about the race.
5/06/08 - Campaign meeting in Mason at IHOP at 9 a.m; at the Red Onion in Monroe, 5 p.m.
5/04/08 - Campaign Coordination meeting in West Chester at 1 p.m
Bruce and Michele saw their friends in Madison Co. as they attended a fundraiser for Roger Tackett, candidate for State Senate - 1oth district. A spaghetti dinner was served at Ann and Tony's restaurant in West Jefferson between 4:30 and 8 p.m.
*SIX MONTHS TO GO UNTIL YOU VOTE FOR BRUCE CARTER*
5/03/08 - The family returns to CVG from Las Vegas.
The Bruce Carter for Judge Committee thanks our friends on the host committee for their generosity in supporting Bruce's campaign.
4/30-5/2/08 - Bruce and Michele attended a yearly national seminar in Las Vegas. Bruce has presented frequently at the annual event for the past 10 years. Seventeen prominent law firms hosted a Cocktail Reception for Bruce Thursday evening, May 1 from 4:45 to 6:00.
4/29/08 - The family leaves CVG for Las Vegas.
4/27/08 Bruce, Michele, Leah and Maya attended the Grassy Run Heritage Days at Williamsburg Community Park (12 -5) on Sunday.
4/26/08 - Mason Youth Baseball Opening Softball Game!!! Bruce has sponsored a girl's fastpitch softball 10U team. First game starts at noon at Heritage #1.
Bruce and Michele attended the Lindenwald Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at the Hamilton Freshman School, 2260 NW Washington Blvd., Hamilton. The event is 7 a.m. until noon.
Bruce and Michele or surrogates attended the Peacefest at Miami University, Hamilton (11 -5) on Saturday and the U.S. Grant Birthday Celebration in Pt. Pleasant at 1 p.m.
4/24/08 - Bruce attended the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at the Riverbank Cafe and Boss Awards & Sportswear Imprinting on Main St. in Hamilton at 5:00.
Bruce attended the Clermont Township Trustees Association Dinner at the U.S. Grant Career Center in Bethel. Social hour at 6:30 followed by dinner at 7.
4/23/08 - Bruce and Michele enjoyed the Sugar 'N Spice luncheon in Wilmington hosted by Clinton County Democratic Party to provide college scholarships.
4/22/08 - Bruce joined the Clermont County League of Women Voters in seeing a presentation by a representative of the Secretary of State on campaign finance reform. Hamilton County Democratic Party Executive Director Caleb Faux discussed the proposal for redistricting that is pending in the Ohio legislature.
4/19/08 Fairfield Youth Baseball Opening Softball Tournament. This is Bruce's second year sponsoring Maya's fastpitch 12U team. The "Screaming Eagles" first game started in the rain at 8:30 a.m. at Monroe Park Field #6, 500 S. Main St., Monroe. The Eagles lost the first game, won the second game in tie-breaker extra innings and were eliminated in a very close third game.
4/19/08 Bruce attended the Clermont County 41st Golden Donkey Dinner. Keynote Speaker Congressman Tim Ryan couldn't make it due to an illness in the family. Hamilton County Commissioner David Pepper filled in.
4/18/08 Bruce attended the Fairfield Rotary "Bids For Kids" Annual Dinner and Fundraiser at Receptions in Fairfield at 7 p.m.
4/13/08 Bruce, Michele & Maya attended a potluck social at the Howard Mansion in London, OH from 2 to 4 p.m.
4/11/08 Bruce and Michele attended a spaghetti dinner at Fairfield H.S. cafeteria which benefits the Fairfield Athletic Training Complex Fund.
Bruce, Michele and Maya also attended the Montessori Academy of Cincinnati's Famliy Night with Laura Curliss, her husband Pat, and son Michael. The families enjoyed playing bingo and making ice cream sundaes!!!
4/10/08 Bruce and family attended Laura Curliss' fundraiser at a home in Wilmington from 5 to 7 p.m.
4/9/08 Bruce attended the "FALLEN HEROES" dinner at the Oasis Conference Center in Loveland from 5 pm to 11 pm. Our heartfelt condolences to the Maupin family on the discovery of their son Matt's remains in Iraq.
4/08/08 Michele attended the ODWC Roundtable coordinated by the ODP Women's Caucus. Several women candidates and women leaders from surrounding counties were present at Taqueria Mercado in Fairfield from 6:30-8:00 pm.
4/06/08 Bruce, Michele, Alma and Jackie attended Kitefest from 1:30 to 5:00 pm. See our Campaign Pics to see Bruce's kite-flying abilities (or lack thereof!)
4/05/08 Bruce and Leah walked in the Lakotafest Parade on West Chester Drive at 9 a.m. Michele looked on and took pictures!
Bruce and his mom and step dad went to Fairfield's
Home A Rama from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Community Arts Center in Fairfield.
Brian, our Treasurer, and his children were flying a kite! at West Chester's KITEFEST at Voice of America Park from 2 - 5 pm today.
4/4/08 Bruce and Laura Curliss attended the Clinton County Bar Association Luncheon in Wilmington.
4/4/08 Bruce's Birthday Campaign KICKOFF! was held from 5 to 7:30 at Butler Co. Democratic Headquarters, 633 Main St., Hamilton.
4/3/08 Bruce and Michele attended the spring fundraiser dinner for the Warren County Democratic Party held at the Warren Career Center from 6 to 8 pm in Lebanon.
3/30/08 Bruce and Michele attended a house party for Theresa Conover for Commissioner at 6360 Pawnee Ridge Drive, Loveland, OH 45140 from 2-4.