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Archive for January, 2008

Ackerson Visits Bedford for 20th Annual Martin Luther King Celebration

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Bedford, IN Sunday, January 20. An impressive crowd came together to honor the life and work of revered civil rights leader Martin Luther King. Nels Ackerson joined Bedford Mayor Shawna Girgis, Representative Eric Allen Koch, and event organizer Clarence Brown in paying tribute to the principles and achievements of Dr. King. Following the […]

Guest Blogger - Torrey Washington

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Torrey Washington, a student at IUPUI and volunteer with the campaign, joined Nels on a recent trip to Lawrence County to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King. He shares his thoughtful reflections on that experience.

Warm Reception on a Cold Day

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Single digit temperatures were not a deterrent for going to door-to-door for Nels Ackerson and friend, campaign volunteer Mary Grabianowski. Mary teaches at Zionsville High School and is faculty advisor for the Young Democrats Club. Nels and Mary worked together on Sen. Birch Bayh’s staff. (Sen. Bayh is Honorary Chairman of the campaign.)
In […]

Ackerson Addresses Roosevelt-Kennedy Club

Friday, January 18th, 2008

Nels Ackerson addressed the Roosevelt-Kennedy Club of Frankfort, IN during their monthly dinner on January 17.  He was greeted by a crowd of approximately 40 members of the Democratic club. Mr. Ackerson spoke to the need for new leadership in the 4th District while addressing various issues, including the economy, the […]

Open House for The Village

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

January 19 at 5:30 PM
SUBJECT:  Open House
LOCATION:  Campaign headquarters, above the Eagle Creek Coffee Company at the corner of 1st & Cedar
DESCRIPTION:  Informal, light refreshments, no program

Decatur Township Democrats

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

The Decatur Township Democrat Club held their first meeting of the new year on Monday, Jan. 14th.  Nels Ackerson addressed a packed house along with numerous other local candidates and elected officials.  According to the club this was the 3rd largest attendance in their history.  The club meets at Buffer Park Golf Course on Indy’s […]

Nels Ackerson for Congress!

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

A New Vision
My name is Nels Ackerson, and I’m running for Congress. I want to represent the people of the 4th District of Indiana.
Faced with challenges and opportunities this nation has never seen before, we need new solutions. New solutions require new leadership. We need leadership that brings people together; leadership that […]

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