The 38th Annual Kennedy-Truman Dinner

The 38th annual Kennedy-Truman Dinner and Golden Donkey Award ceremony was a tremendous success.

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The Royal Oak Country Club’s banquet room was full with more than 110 guests on Saturday evening, May 7th. For the first time, I was a little concerned that we were going to have seats available for everyone in attendance,” said chairman, Dave Lane.

Lane attributed the large turnout to grassroots concerns over political trends on a national, state and local level. “Last November, we saw an unprecedented intensity of interest in working for Democratic ideals in Clermont County. That election didn’t end the way we wanted it to but what has happened since then has undoubtedly convinced many that the current trend must be stopped” Lane added.

Five of the six Democrats vying for the 2nd Congressional seat vacated by Rob Portman attended the Dinner and spoke to the audience. The candidates introducing themselves for the first time in a Clermont County Forum were –

Dr. Victoria Wells Wulsin – Indian Hill

Jeff Sinnard - Anderson

Russel Hurley - Anderson

Charles Sanders - Waynesville

Paul Hackett - Indian Hill

Arthur Katz, a retired attorney from Mason was unable to attend.

In addition to the Congressional candidates, Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge A.J. Wagner also spoke. Judge Wagner is a candidate for the Ohio Supreme Court.

Golden Donkey Award Winner

Chairman Lane presented the 2005 Golden Donkey Award to Kathy Jones, Deputy Director of the Clermont County Board of Elections.

“Over the years, Kathy has demonstrated a commitment to our Party that is unmatched. She is our liaison to the Board of Elections and all issues relating to election rules and regulations. Many observers will tell you that she is the glue and the backbone that keeps the Clermont Board operating at an exceptional level of competence."

The Golden Donkey Award is the most prestigious award presented by the Clermont County Democratic Party.

Grass Roots Award Winners

The Grass Roots Award is presented annually to party members who display outstanding resolve and dedication to Democratic values.

2005 recipients of the Grass Roots Award are – 

Doug Doherty – Milford

Kelly Wright – Batavia

Cliff Johnson – Union Twp.

Sandy Zimmer – Batavia

A special thanks to the Clermont County Young Democrats who volunteered and helped the dinner program run smoothly.