Members of Ad-Dems Club will hold the Aug. 5 meeting at the Adams County Democratic Party booth at the Fair. Members will be present at the booth starting at 6 p.m., with the Club meeting starting at 7:30.  Traditionally Ad-Dems members and guests greet the many fairgoers and have the booth filled with great Democrats during this opportunity certainly impressing those attending the fair to realize that we are a  strong and important part of county and state government.

Benefits Political Candidates and Observers can Reap from Social Media

Social media isn't just some trend, it's here to stay. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, these free Internet services (and many others) are how Americans are communicating more and more. Here are three reasons why all political observers and other engaged citizens should be regularly utilizing social media to advance their causes, candidates, and values:

• Stay connected with your favorite leaders. Congressman Jared Polis, for example, does a good job with Twitter and Facebook.
• Give our elected leaders the feedback they need to hear. Good politicians are using social media to listen.
• Make Democrats look more popular! Do you want President Obama to have 10,000 fans on Facebook or 10,000,000 fans? Which makes him - and our party - look better?

Candidates today must make use of all available and affordable media to communicate with voters. Internet tools such as blogs or Facebook pages make it easier and faster than ever to deliver your message to voters. While they cannot be relied on as the sole medium for communications, efficient use of online resources should be part of every candidate's plan. Visit my website at www.PatSteadman.com and you'll find a wealth of information about me, the bills I've sponsored and the work I'm doing for my constituents in Senate District 31. My events calendar lists upcoming fundraisers and Democratic Party events, but also community events like SCFD-sponsored free days at major cultural venues and other free recreational activities like concerts or movies in the park. These event listings give people a reason to visit my website on an ongoing basis.