Saturday, January 24, 2009

Experience Dan Reed's inspirational, wonderful music live

Experience Dan Reed's inspirational, wonderful music live
Sunday February 8, 2009 at Jammin' Java 8 PM

227 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, Virginia 22180
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=231+Maple+Avenue+East,+Vienna,+Virginia+22180
Public Transportation: Closest Metro stop: Vienna - the end of the
Orange line

Solo acoustic all ages show. Call 703-255-1566 for more details and
directions.

Admission only $12, buy online:
http://www.prestocart.com/cgi-bin/order.pl?ref=jamminjava&fm=1

Listen online to Dan's music and learn more about Dan: http://danreed.com/
Watch "The Dictator" video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzf6xE4zdpo

With Florida-based LIQUID MUSIC GROUP's upcoming release of the new Dan
Reed CD "Coming up for Air", Dan presents a group of songs that mirror
this life journey.

With songs composed from Hong Kong to New Dehli, Jerusalem to London, he
has come full circle to do what he has always done best--create, and
most importantly... to sing to all who will listen.

"What I have learned most on this path is that music brings people
together and in a world of war, corruption, disease, and environmental
destruction... 'together' is a good direction. I am constantly inspired
and hopeful for the future of music. It is an amazing playground to feel
connected inside and out. This creative journey has been a very wild and
harrowing ride, but the view has been worth the price of admission."

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Dan Reed's inspirational, wonderful music live 02-08-09

Experience Dan Reed's inspirational, wonderful music live
Sunday February 8, 2009 at Jammin' Java 8 PM

231 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, Virginia 22180
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=231+Maple+Avenue+East,+Vienna,+Virginia+22180
Public Transportation: Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro (Orange line), 2T bus (Tyson's Corner)

Solo acoustic all ages show. Call 703-255-1566 for more details and directions.
Admission only $12: http://www.prestocart.com/cgi-bin/order.pl?ref=jamminjava&fm=1

Listen online to Dan's music and learn more about Dan: http://danreed.com/
Watch "The Dictator" video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzf6xE4zdpo

With Florida-based LIQUID MUSIC GROUP's upcoming release of the new Dan Reed CD "Coming up for Air", Dan presents a group of songs that mirror this life journey. With songs composed from Hong Kong to New Dehli, Jerusalem to London, he has come full circle to do what he has always done best--create, and most importantly... to sing to all who will listen. "What I have learned most on this path is that music brings people together and in a world of war, corruption, disease, and environmental destruction... 'together' is a good direction. I am constantly inspired and hopeful for the future of music. It is an amazing playground to feel connected inside and out. This creative journey has been a very wild and harrowing ride, but the view has been worth the price of admission."

Monday, January 19, 2009

Leafleting at Inauguration

Event: Leafleting at Inauguration "Visit Dr. Single Payer!"
What: Rally
Host: Healthcare-Now of Maryland, Progressive Democrats of America, Leadership Conference for Guaranteed Health Care
Start Time: Tomorrow, January 20 at 9:00am
End Time: Tomorrow, January 20 at 4:00pm
Where: McPherson Square

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Dance with us DanceObama: The Pulse for Peace

Dance with us

DanceObama: The Pulse for Peace

Over the next few days, change is a gonna come. The change is overt: a new President, a new administration, and it is as-yet-undefined. Some startling clues exist, however: pictures of dead children in Gaza horrify us, creating the clear loud message that brutality and carnage, no matter under what guise, are not to be tolerated. A pilot saves 155 people with calm and skill that reassures us that not all disasters end in total loss and that paying attention and thinking clearly actually works sometimes. A gay bishop and a rightwing preacher both celebrate a new government that is not catering to any one constituency but appears to want to cut a swath across all, and maybe even elevate the country to a higher moral ground, without privileging one belief system or lifestyle over another.

The train rolled into town yesterday, bringing a newly-forceful but always thoughtful guy to lead the changes. He did not bring the change with him on the trip, nor will he deliver it to us with his inaugural address. But over the next few days, through music , art, dancing, sharing food and warmth, change will come to us.

We will create it.

DanceObama: The Pulse for Peace is one of many events planned for Washington DC. It has also inspired people in Boston, Chicago and California to join in, at their own times, in their own celebrations of manifesting hope and change through music and dance. The event in DC is open to all, for a donation of $15.00, and it will happen at the Peace Mural Gallery at 3336 M. St in Georgetown from 4-6 pm Monday, in the midst of stunning paintings by the artist Huong. Hot drinks and small food will be served, and we will have drummers, dancers, and music to move to.

Over 100 years ago, a man named Rudolf Laban began to devise ways of bringing people together through specifically created participatory dance events called movement choirs, in which each person contributed to a communal celebration of harmony. By finding the universal pulse for change, individual voices and collective joy can be heard across the world, calling each of us to thoughtful, aware, and considered action.

Some of the music that we will be using for this event:

Sweet Honey in the Rock: "We Are the Ones We've Been Waiting For"

Kanye West: "Love Train"

Sly and the Family Stone: "Everyday People"

Cat Stevens: "Peace Train"

John Lennon: "Imagine"

Johnny Clegg: "Life is a Magic Thing"

Seal: "A Change is Gonna Come" (or any version)

The Pointer Sisters: "Yes We Can, Can"

U2: "Beautiful Day"

If you can, come down to Georgetown on Monday afternoon and be a part of starting the pulse with us. If you can't, put on the music, be inspired, and begin to move with us. Together we cross the threshold into a new way of being in the world: as agents of our own lives and stewards for peace and hope everywhere.

Friday, January 16, 2009

typo in phone # Mike Hersh and Associates Consulting

typo in phone # Mike Hersh and Associates Consulting

Should be 301-933-7169

Talk about growing pains!

 
Mike Hersh and Associates Consulting
Serving Candidates, Organizations, and Issue Campaigns.


 
  •  Online and Traditional Outreach
  •  Online and Traditional Fundraising
  •  Special Events Planning and Support
  •  Political and Issue Campaign Management
  •  Media, Constituent, and Membership Relations
Contact: mikehersh@mikehersh.com 301-933-7169


Donna Edwards Campaign
credit:Washington Post

 
Services Provided by Mike Hersh and Associates:
  •  Developing and implementing fundraising, political and issue campaigns
  •  Planning and managing events, press conferences, meetings and special projects
  •  Recruiting, managing, and training members, volunteers, interns and staff
  •  Public and on airs peaking and issue advocacy for candidates, issues and causes
  •  Managing web-sites, blogs, message boards and other online communications media
  •  Writing releases, articles and profiles for radio, TV, newspapers and magazines
  •  Drafting and delivering mass email messages for issue campaigns and candidates
  •  Raising funds, donor relations, phone campaign management and benefit planning
  •  Designing and implementing action alerts, mobilizing and training citizen lobbyists
  •  Online organizing using blogs, websites, social networks, and web-based applications
  •  Advance work/troubleshooting for book tours, press conference, and large-scale events
  •  Designing and auditing procedures, mission statements and other fundamental policies
  •  Representing organizations and candidates at events, conferences, workshops, panels, etc.
  •  Developing legislative strategies, support and training for issues and organizations
  •  Managing legislative relations, outreach/coalition building and mobilization
  •  Consulting with elected officials, activists and experts on policy, strategy and tactics
  •  Managing membership communications strategies, organization and development
  •  Training volunteers, staff and interns on use of web-based applications
  •  Newsletter, leaflet and online publishing: writing, editing and distribution on deadline
  •  Managing simultaneous projects, creative problem-solving under pressure

 


Senator John Kerry


Healthcare Press Conference


Gov. O'Malley, Lt. Gov. Brown,
Sen. Pres. Miller, Speaker Busch,
Sen. Forehand, and Del. Manno


Announcing Mike Hersh and Associates Consulting

 
Mike Hersh and Associates Consulting
Serving Candidates, Organizations, and Issue Campaigns.


 
  •  Online and Traditional Outreach
  •  Online and Traditional Fundraising
  •  Special Events Planning and Support
  •  Political and Issue Campaign Management
  •  Media, Constituent, and Membership Relations
Contact: mikehersh@mikehersh.com 301-603-9388


Donna Edwards Campaign
credit:Washington Post


Services Provided by Mike Hersh and Associates:
  •  Developing and implementing fundraising, political and issue campaigns
  •  Planning and managing events, press conferences, meetings and special projects
  •  Recruiting, managing, and training members, volunteers, interns and staff
  •  Public and on airs peaking and issue advocacy for candidates, issues and causes
  •  Managing web-sites, blogs, message boards and other online communications media
  •  Writing releases, articles and profiles for radio, TV, newspapers and magazines
  •  Drafting and delivering mass email messages for issue campaigns and candidates
  •  Raising funds, donor relations, phone campaign management and benefit planning
  •  Designing and implementing action alerts, mobilizing and training citizen lobbyists
  •  Online organizing using blogs, websites, social networks, and web-based applications
  •  Advance work/troubleshooting for book tours, press conference, and large-scale events
  •  Designing and auditing procedures, mission statements and other fundamental policies
  •  Representing organizations and candidates at events, conferences, workshops, panels, etc.
  •  Developing legislative strategies, support and training for issues and organizations
  •  Managing legislative relations, outreach/coalition building and mobilization
  •  Consulting with elected officials, activists and experts on policy, strategy and tactics
  •  Managing membership communications strategies, organization and development
  •  Training volunteers, staff and interns on use of web-based applications
  •  Newsletter, leaflet and online publishing: writing, editing and distribution on deadline
  •  Managing simultaneous projects, creative problem-solving under pressure


Senator John Kerry


Healthcare Press Conference


Gov. O'Malley, Lt. Gov. Brown, Sen. Miller, Del. Busch, Del. Manno, Sen. Forehand

Thursday, January 15, 2009

The dancing event of the Inaugural season!

The dancing event of the Inaugural season!

When: January 19, 2009, 4-6 pm your local time
In DC: meet at 3336 M St. NW by 4:00 pm (the Peace Mural Gallery in Georgetown--easy walk across the Key Bridge from Rosslyn Metro)

What will happen: Music! Food! Drinks! But most importantly, gratitude and launching new energy for hope, change, peace, and justice!

Donation: $15.00 (covers entrance fee to the exhibit--which is stunning--and food) and please please donate at the Democracy Cell Project website: http://democracycellproject.net

Donate button is on the top of the left sidebar. DCP fronted the rental $$ so your donation to cover that cost in advance is much appreciated.

What are you doing this weekend? (please share with progressives)

Annual Grassroots Leadership Conference, Washington DC
Conference: $75.00 / Inauguration Celebration: $45.00 per person. Register online:
https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/mtglistproc.asp?formid=meet&caleventid=14123

Saturday, January 17, 2009 through Sunday, January 18, 2009
11 AM - 5 PM     University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC  20008 Just above Van Ness/UDC station (Red line)

As the nation prepares for the inauguration of President Barack Obama, please join the Progressive Democrats of America national team for our Annual Grassroots Leadership Conference at the University of the District of Columbia, January 17 and 18, 2009.

Saturday, January 17

10:00 a.m.: REGISTRATION

10:45 a.m.: OPENING COMMENTS by Tim Carpenter, PDA National Director

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: WORKSHOP
Led by PDA Operations Coordinator Kimberly Buchan, this workshop will offer a brief overview of FEC regulations to be considered when planning fundraisers and an overview of how chapters can become State PACs and the benefits of doing so. We will also review the current financial status of PDA that will prepare the leadership as they develop fundraising plans later on in the conference.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: PDA CD NATIONAL ORGANIZING LUNCHEON. Click here

Join us for Chinese! We welcome State Coordinators, current Congressional District Point Persons, and PDA members interested in learning more about, and helping with, our CD efforts. For more information and to register, click here.

1:40 - 3:10 p.m.: WORKSHOP--Room 201
We'll talk tech--website review, websites for chapters, state action alerts, followed by
Q & A.

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.: BOOK SIGNING
Meet PDA Advisory Board member CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA LEE, Chair of the Black Congressional Caucus!
Purchase a copy of Rep. Lee's new book, "Renegade for Peace and Justice," and get it signed!

3:30 - 4:00 p.m.: PRE-CELEBRATION RECEPTION for New PDAers

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.: INAUGURATION CELEBRATION
Mix and mingle! Join us for music, food, drinks, and fun!

Music by Dan Reed

Featured Speakers:
REP. JOHN CONYERS, PDA Advisory Board member, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, HR 676 Sponsor
REP. JIM MCGOVERN, PDA Advisory Board member
REP. RAUL GRIJALVA, CPC Co-Chair and PDA Advisory Board member
REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ, HR 676 Co-Sponsor
REP. ERIC MASSA, Winning PDA-endorsed candidate in New York's 29th Congressional District
JOHN NICHOLS, Washington Correspondent, The Nation
DONNA SMITH, PDA Co-chair Heathcare NOT Warfare campaign, featured in Michael Moore's "SICKO"
MICHAEL LIGHTY, California Nurses Association (CNA)
KATIE ROBBINS, Heathcare NOW!
ANDY SHALLAL, Busboys and Poets Proprietor, PDA Advisory Board Member, and host of the First-Ever Inaugural Peace Ball
RET. COLONEL ANNE WRIGHT, Peace Activist
TIM CARPENTER, The Nation Magazine's 2007 Progressive of the Year and PDA's National Director

Sunday, January 18

PDA 2009 STRATEGY DAY

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: REGISTRATION & coffee and bagels

8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: TIME-LINE FOR 2009 by Laura Bonham

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: ISSUE ORGANIZING TEAMS/FOCUS GROUPS
Moderated by Tim Carpenter and Laura Bonham. Getting involved, integration with chapters and congressional district organizing in 2009 and beyond. Q & A

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: PANEL - "Healthcare NOT Warfare" campaign 2009
Moderated by Tim Carpenter. Q & A follows the panel.

Panelists:
DONNA SMITH, PDA Co-chair Heathcare NOT Warfare campaign,
MICHAEL LIGHTY, California Nurses Association (CNA)
KATIE ROBBINS, Heathcare NOW!
CHUCK PENNACCHIO, Healthcare for All Pennsylvania, PDA PA Leadership Team

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: DISCUSSION "STATE ORGANIZING"
Moderated by Tim Carpenter and Laura Bonham.

What works--what doesn't, developing leadership teams, building the time-line in 2009 and goals.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: LUNCH
Pizza is served. Opportunity for one-on-one discussion among grassroots leaders.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ORGANIZING
Moderated by Mervis Reissig.

Introduction of the Congressional District National Organizing Committee: Laurel Bault, Michael Gilbreath, Anna Givens, Jeffrey Rich, George Six, Bruce Taub. Discussion of new Congressional district organizing strategy in 2009.

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: SUSTAINING PDA
Moderated by Sarah Stott.

A team of PDA activists are working to strengthen the Change makes Change program--learn about this program and the importance of Change makes Change.

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: HOW CAN PDA IMPROVE IN 2009?
Moderated by Tim Carpenter

A freewheeling discussion of ways to improve our effectiveness and performance in 2009.

3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.: PANEL - Inside and Outside: Building the PDA Community
Moderated by Tim Carpenter

Panelists:
JOHN NICHOLS, Washington Correspondent, The Nation
LAURA BONHAM, PDA Communications Coordinator
BILL FLETCHER, JR., Senior Scholar with the Institute for Policy Studies, the immediate past president of TransAfrica Forum
STEVE COBBLE, PDA Board Member/Political Director, fellow with the Institute for Policy Studies
GLENN MILLER, Chief of Staff to Rep. Raul Grijlava

4:45 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. CLOSING COMMENTS from Tim Carpenter

AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

DANCE-OBAMA: The Pulse for Peace

DANCE-OBAMA: The Pulse for Peace

What: Inaugural event, dance
When: Monday January 19, 2009 4-6 pm.
Where: Peace Mural Gallery, 3336 M. St NW, Georgetown
Contact: Karen Bradley 202-669-3927 Robyne Davis 703-798-4305
Website: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.peacemural.org%2Fevents%2Fdance-obama

The artist Huong's stunning works of art depicting aspects of peace and justice are the setting for a singular event in the sweep of inaugural celebrations. Dance therapists, bloggers, activists, and dancers will come together for a visual and participatory celebration of hope and change and finding our voices as citizens.

"Movement choirs have been around in one form or another for thousands of years," said Karen Bradley, one of the organizers of the event. "Whenever people celebrate or mourn or protest, moving in unison provides a means of empowering oneself and the community."

Robyne Davis, another organizer, pointed out "This inauguration offers people a chance to engage with the hope and change Barack Obama inspires in an active and interactive way. Through song and dance, we can hear our own voices and are empowered to work towards a more peaceful and just world."

Featuring drummers, dancers, and the paintings in the gallery, and led by emcees/actors/improv artists James Kinstle and Joe Brady, the event is sure to inspire collective joy, vision, and hope for a manifestation of Dr. King's dream.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Inaugurate Progress event, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute January 19

Help us honor and celebrate the legacy of peace, hope and justice on
January 19th--Martin Luther King Day on the eve of Barack Obama's
inauguration. $300 regular price. Contact me mikehersh@mikehersh.com for
a discount.

Gather and share intimate conversation with PDA Advisory Board Members
and friends:

Rep. Eric Massa, PDA-endorsed congressman from New York
Rep. Jim McGovern, Rules & Organization Subcommittee Chair
Tom Hayden, Author and peace activist
Medea Benjamin, Co-founder CODEPINK and Global Exchange
Jodie Evans, Co-founder CODEPINK
Thom Hartmann, Project-Censored Award winning, New York Times
best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio personality
John Nichols, Washington Correspondent for the Nation Magazine
Donna Smith, National Co-Chair PDA Heathcare NOT Warfare campaign

Music by Dan Reed

1/12 Reception In honor of Delegate Jeff Waldstreicher District 18, Montgomery County

Please Join Governor Martin O'Malley, Attorney General Doug Gansler,
Speaker Michael E. Busch & Chairman Joseph F. Vallario, Jr.
For a Reception In honor of Delegate Jeff Waldstreicher District 18,
Montgomery County

With Hosts Mike McCurry, Former Press Secretary to President Bill
Clinton; Andrew Mitz & Carol Fried
Monday, January 12, 2009 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
at The Home of Jeffrey Cohen & Leslie Fried
4406 Brookfield Drive Kensington, MD 20895
Hosts ~ $500 Patrons ~ $250 Guests ~ $100

Please make checks payable to: Friends of Jeff Waldstreicher1010 Hull
Street, Suite 202 • Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 547-1068 ext. 233

Contributions and gifts to Friends of Jeff Waldstreicher are not tax
deductible.
By Authority: Friends of Jeff Waldstreicher, Jonathan Sachs, Treasurer.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

3 Progressive Events Tomorrow and Beyond

Kicking off 2009 with Exciting Events

1. Progressive Working Group--uniting Maryland Progressive Organizations 1:30 PM Sunday 1/11

2. Reception for Del. Roger Manno 12:30 PM Sunday 1/11

3. Reception for Del. Tom Hucker 3:30 PM Sunday 1/11

4. Help Leaflet for Healthcare NOT Warfare/National Healthcare Friday Jan. 16

5. PDA National Grassroots Conference and Celebration in D.C. Saturday and Sunday Jan. 17-18

6. Martin Luther King Day fundraiser in D.C. Monday January 19.

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1. Progressive Working Group--uniting Maryland Progressives

THE 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN ANNAPOLIS - "A CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN?" January 11th

We've received definite or tentative confirmations from Senators Jamie Raskin, David Harrington, Mike Lenett, and Paul Pinksy, and Delegates Kumar Barve, Roger Manno, Karen Montgomery, Anne Kaiser, Jolene Ivey, Doyle Niemann, Jeff Waldstreicher, Victor Ramirez, Kirill Reznik, Craig Rice, and Herman Taylor. Others expected.

Sunday January 11th, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Wheaton Public Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton 20902. (The meeting room is on the lower level.)

Among the legislative priorities that will be presented to legislators at the meetings: the Global Warming Solutions Act, combined taxation reporting for corporations, protection for immigrants, public financing of General Assembly campaigns, Workforce Anti-Fraud Bill, defunding the ICC, Health Security Act (single payer), bill on electoral integrity and transparency, protection for students from military recruiters, Civil Marriage Protection Act, gender identity and expression protection, no police spying on lawful activities, and bring the MD National Guard home.

2. Roger Manno Reception/Fundraiser
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Address: 2138 Merrifields Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Suggested donation: $35.00 To donate online, click here: http://www.rogermanno.com/contribute/index.cfm?Fuseaction=contribute

3. Tom Hucker Reception/Fundraiser
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910

4. Help Leaflet January 16 PDA and the Leadership Conference for Guaranteed Healthcare/National Single Payer Coalition will leaflet at metro stations all around Washington, D.C. to tell people about healthcare reform and PDA's Healthcare NOT Warfare campaign. From 5 p.m. until we run out of leaflets or crowds. Contact Dr. Margaret Flowers at conversationcoalition@gmail.com to sign up.

5. PDA National Grassroots Conference in D.C. January 17-18 Join several members of Congress, progressive leaders, Col. Ann Wright (ret.), workshops, panels, live music, celebration, tabling, More info/sign up here

6. PDA Martin Luther King Day Pre-Inaugural Tribute fundraiser: January 19 from 10 PM to Midnight. Intimate conversation with PDA Advisory Board Members and friends including Rep. Raul Grijalva, Co-Chair, Progressive Caucus; Rep. Jim McGovern; Thom Hartmann, award winning radio host/best selling author; Tom Hayden, peace activist; Donna Smith of Michael Moore's SiCKO; Code Pink founders Jodie Evans and Medea Benjamin; John Nichols, The Nation Magazine, author The Genius of Impeachment; live music by Dan Reed; SURPRISES!

Please contact me for an invitation to the event, regular price $300 but available for $275 for a limited time.

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A Progressive Agenda for the Obama Years: Pre-Order PDA's 5 DVD set recorded live in Denver featuring exciting guests (Rep. John Conyers, Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Raul Grijalva, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Rep. Keith Ellison, Sen. Jamie Raskin, Jim Hightower, Rep. Lynn Woolsey, Amy Goodman, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rep. Jim McGovern, Ron Kovac, John Nichols, Norman Solomon, Donna Smith, Vincent Bugliosi, Rep. Robert Wexler, Mimi Kennedy, Jim Zogby, Tom Hayden, MORE!), panels, live music. $45 for a limited time. Order online here.

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Friday, January 9, 2009

Sun. 1/11 Progressive Working Group Mtg. with Maryland Legislators

THE 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN ANNAPOLIS - "A CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN?" January 11th

We've received definite or tentative confirmations from Senators Jamie Raskin, David Harrington, Mike Lenett, and Paul Pinksy, and Delegates Kumar Barve, Roger Manno, Karen Montgomery, Anne Kaiser, Jolene Ivey, Doyle Niemann, Jeff Waldstreicher, Victor Ramirez, Kirill Reznik, Craig Rice, Saqib Ali, and Herman Taylor.

Lineup may change. Others legislators expected.

Sunday January 11th, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Wheaton Public Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton 20902. (The meeting room is on the lower level.)
Short walk or bus ride from the Wheaton Metro stop (red line)
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11701%20Georgia%20Ave.%2C%20Wheaton%2020902

Among the legislative priorities that will be presented to legislators at the meetings: the Global Warming Solutions Act, combined taxation reporting for corporations, protection for immigrants, public financing of General Assembly campaigns, Workforce Anti-Fraud Bill, defunding the ICC, Health Security Act (single payer), bill on electoral integrity and transparency, protection for students from military recruiters, Civil Marriage Protection Act, gender identity and expression protection, no police spying on lawful activities, and bring the MD National Guard home.


Reception For Delegate Tom Hucker Sunday, January 11

Governor Martin O'Malley, Speaker Michael E. Busch & Chairwoman Maggie
McIntosh
Invite You to A Reception For Delegate Tom Hucker

Sunday, January 11, 2009 3:30 until 5:30 p.m.
McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910

Host Committee: VIPs $4,000 Benefactors: $2,000 Hosts $1,000
Sponsors $500 Patrons $250 Friends $125

RSVP/questions, please call (410) 547-1068 ext 216 or e-mail
jill@martinlauer.com
Please make checks payable to Friends of Tom Hucker.
Contributions or Gifts Friends of Tom Hucker are not tax deductible.
By Authority: Friends of Tom Hucker, Dennis Desmond, Treasurer.

Support Del. Roger Manno Sunday, January 11

DELEGATE ROGER MANNO'S PRE-LEGISLATIVE SESSION COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER

Please join community leaders, neighbors, friends and activists for a
pre-legislative session brunch/lunch to support Delegate Roger Manno.

Date: Sunday, January 11th, 2009
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Address: 2138 Merrifields Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2138+Merrifields+Drive,+Silver+Spring,+MD+20906

Join a discussion about the upcoming session of the General Assembly,
the challenges facing Montgomery County and the State, community issues,
and Roger's 2009 legislative agenda.

Suggested donation: $35.00 Light Lunch will be served.

To donate online, click here:
http://www.rogermanno.com/contribute/index.cfm?Fuseaction=contribute

RSVP/more info: Roger@RogerManno.com
Please RSVP by Saturday, January 10th -- all are welcome!!

Please make checks payable to Friends of Roger Manno. Bring checks to
this event or mail to:
Friends of Roger Manno
2138 Merrifields Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906.

Checks must be received by Monday, January 12th for deposit before the
2009 legislative session of the General Assembly.
Donate online here:
http://www.rogermanno.com/contribute/index.cfm?Fuseaction=contribute

Directions:

>From Downtown Silver Spring or DC: North on Georgia Avenue, right on
Bel Pre Road, left on Layhill Road, left on Marymont Road. Follow
Marymont to the end (intersection of Marymont and Merrifields). House is
2138 Merrifields Drive (last house on the right on Marymont).

>From Rockville and Gaithersburg: East on Norbeck Road, right on
Layhill Road, right on Marymont Road. Follow Marymont to the end
(intersection of Marymont and Merrifields). House is 2138 Merrifields
Drive (last house on the right on Marymont).

>From Olney and Gaithersburg: South on Georgia Avenue, left on Layhill
Road, right on Marymont Road. Follow Marymont to the end (intersection
of Marymont and Merrifields). House is 2138 Merrifields Drive (last
house on the right on Marymont).

Authorized by: Friends of Roger Manno, Vilma White, Chair; Sandra
Zimmet, Treasurer.

http://www.RogerManno.com

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Please Support Del. Kirill Reznik

New Years Message from Del. Kirill Reznik:

I hope you had a wonderful New Year holiday and are looking forward to a
successful and prosperous 2009.

With the new year upon us, the start of the 426th Session of the
Maryland General Assembly is only a short week and a half away and this
year I plan to continue to keep you informed about the happenings of the
legislative Session, my activities, any legislation that I sponsor or
co-sponsor, and our successes and achievements.

As you know, Maryland law prohibits me and all members of the state
legislature from fundraising during the 90-day session. But the
realities of politics never take a break. If you are able, please
contribute to my campaign before the deadline on January 13th, 2009.

Even in this time economic downturn, I need your help to build a strong
campaign so that I can continue to do my work in the legislature and
help to make Maryland a great place to live, work, raise our families
and enjoy our wonderful way of life.

To make a contribution please click on this link:
https://secure.dlccweb.com/o/5470/p/10021/donate

Or Mail a check to:
Friends of Kirill Reznik
18469 Stone Hollow Drive
Germantown, MD 20874

Contributions to Friends of Kirill Reznik are not tax deductible.
Maryland law permits contributions from any individual or entity,
including corporations, other business entities, political clubs,
federal committees, and labor unions. Contributions may not exceed $4000
to any one campaign account and a total of $10,000 to all campaigns
during a four year cycle. Contributions of $100 or more cannot be in cash.

Friday January 9 public interest "Eco/Justice" Café !

Dear Friends,
 
Please join us for the monthly public interest "Eco/Justice" Café !

First Fridays at 6-10 pm
Friday, January 9
Friday, February 6
Friday, March 6

Et Cetera...
 

UDC David A. Clarke School of Law Firebird Inn

Building 38, B-Level; 4200 Connecticut Ave., NW; Washington, DC 20008

 

A great professional networking opportunity for the public interest community!

Join the Cafe list at http://www.dcslf.org/metnet.html 

 
Featuring food music, poetry, beer, an open mic session,
tabling organizations and more.

Music by Mike Bowers:
http://www.mdbmusic.com/music.html
And (maybe!) by Maureen: http://www.myspace.com/maureenmusic 
and by Jeff DeWeese.
 
Massages by Lisa Bregman!

Help us spread the word - forward this e-mail.  Join our Facebook Group!

 

There's still room for FREE tabling - contact Joe at JFL@udc.edu


Yes! Our venue is Wheelchair Accessible

Suggested donation $15/ $10 students/$5 kids (Food and drink included.)

All ages event; child activities provided – and powered by kids!

TO VOLUNTEER on Jan. 9, email Joe Libertelli at JFL@udc.edu.

Hosted by the University of the District of Columbia David Clarke School of Law, the District's public interest law school. For more information on the law school full-tuition three-year Advocate for Justice Scholarships, go to http://www.law.udc.edu/prospective/afj.html
 

Meeting With State Legislators Sunday Jan 11th

Progressive Groups Hold Successful Meeting With State Legislators (District 20 and 18) in Silver Spring
Next Up--Public Meeting at Wheaton Library this Sunday afternoon--Please Join Us!

When: Sunday January 11th, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Wheaton Public Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton 20902. (The meeting room is on the lower level.)

Progressive Working Group Participants and Friends,

Despite the bad weather, 53 progressive activists met last night with the 8 state senators and delegates from Districts 18 and 20 to present the Progressive Working Group's legislative priorities. Representatives from environmental, immigrant rights, housing, voting rights, community, health care, and peace groups presented 15 progressive priorities for the 2009 state legislative session. Also attending were representatives from Congressman Chris Van Hollen and State Comptroller Peter Franchot's offices. The eight legislators attended generally expressed with support for almost all of the priorities (see below) with some dissent on the ICC and discussions about the Health Security Act continuing.

The Progressive Working Group will hold a similar meeting at the Wheaton Library this Sunday with state legislators from Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. We have already received definite or tentative confirmations from Senators David Harrington, Mike Lenett, and Paul Pinksy, and Delegates Kumar Barve, Jolene Ivey, Roger Manno, Doyle Niemann, Victor Ramirez, Kirill Reznik, Craig Rice, and Herman Taylor. All state legislators are welcome to speak. Other elected officials and members of the public are welcome to participate in Q&A. Please RSVP to me: mikehersh@mikehersh.com to confirm you will attend or if your plans change.

We invite you and progressive organizations to join us on Sunday as we continue to make the case for a progressive agenda for the upcoming legislative session. Please also spread the word to other activists and groups. The Progressive Working Group is building a coalition for progressive legislative change in the state of Maryland and we need your participation.

Legislative priorities presented to legislators will include: the Global Warming Solutions Act, combined taxation reporting for corporations, protection for immigrants, public financing of General Assembly campaigns, Workforce Anti-Fraud Bill, defunding the ICC, Health Security Act (single payer), bill on electoral integrity and transparency, protection for students from military recruiters, Civil Marriage Protection Act, gender identity and expression protection, and no police spying on lawful activities

The Progressive Working Group Steering Committee: Mike Hersh, Elbridge James, Dana Beyer, Wally Malakoff, Norm Oslik, Sharon Dooley, and Mike Tabor will host and moderate discussions.The Progressive Working Group is a coalition of progressive groups, primarily in Baltimore, Montgomery ad Prince George's Counties, working to create a broad-based progressive presence in Annapolis. Progressive groups that need more information on the coalition should contact malakoff@starpower.net

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Sunday, January 11 Meet with Del. Manno

DELEGATE ROGER MANNO'S PRE-LEGISLATIVE SESSION COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER   Please join community leaders, neighbors, friends and activists for a  pre-legislative session brunch/lunch to support Delegate Roger Manno.  Date: Sunday, January 11th, 2009 Time: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Address: 2138 Merrifields Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906 http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2138+Merrifields+Drive,+Silver+Spring,+MD+20906  Join a discussion about the upcoming session of the General Assembly,  the challenges facing Montgomery County and the State, community issues,  and Roger's 2009 legislative agenda.   Suggested donation: $35.00 Light Lunch will be served.  To donate online, click here:  http://www.rogermanno.com/contribute/index.cfm?Fuseaction=contribute   RSVP/more info: Roger@RogerManno.com Please RSVP by Saturday, January 10th -- all are welcome!!   Please make checks payable to Friends of Roger Manno. Bring checks to this event or mail to: Friends of Roger Manno 2138 Merrifields Drive Silver Spring, MD 20906.  Checks must be received by Monday, January 12th for deposit before the  2009 legislative session of the General Assembly. Donate online here:  http://www.rogermanno.com/contribute/index.cfm?Fuseaction=contribute   Directions:    From Downtown Silver Spring or DC: North on Georgia Avenue, right on  Bel Pre Road, left on Layhill Road, left on Marymont Road. Follow  Marymont to the end (intersection of Marymont and Merrifields). House is  2138 Merrifields Drive (last house on the right on Marymont).    From Rockville and Gaithersburg: East on Norbeck Road, right on Layhill  Road, right on Marymont Road. Follow Marymont to the end (intersection  of Marymont and Merrifields). House is 2138 Merrifields Drive (last  house on the right on Marymont).    From Olney and Gaithersburg: South on Georgia Avenue, left on Layhill  Road, right on Marymont Road. Follow Marymont to the end (intersection  of Marymont and Merrifields). House is 2138 Merrifields Drive (last  house on the right on Marymont).   Authorized by: Friends of Roger Manno, Vilma White, Chair; Sandra  Zimmet, Treasurer.

Maryland PDA Events Coming Up!

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We're Kicking off 2009 with Exciting Events

Please join us at some or all of these events this month, and join us in welcoming Progressive Democrats of Towson, our newest chapter, to PDA!

1. Progressive Working Group--uniting Maryland Progressive Organizations--two meetings, TONIGHT (Tues. 1/6) and Sunday

2. PDA chapter meeting in Wheaton (Weds. 1/7)--contact me to organize one near you!

3. Eco-Justice Cafe' in D.C. family-friendly (fun, Fri. 1/8)

4. Help Leaflet for Healthcare NOT Warfare/National Healthcare Jan. 16

5. PDA National Grassroots Conference and Celebration in D.C. Jan. 17-18

6. Support Progressive Legislators / Maryland Session begins Jan. 14

7. Martin Luther King Day fundraiser, 5 DVD set, Change Makes Change

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1. Progressive Working Group--uniting Maryland Progressives:

TONIGHT and Sunday: THE 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN ANNAPOLIS - “A CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN?” January 6th and 11th

First Meeting: Tuesday January 6th, 7:15 p.m.
Where: Eastern Village Cohousing Community (3 blocks west of Georgia Ave. - 7981 Eastern Ave. Silver Spring 20910)

Confirmed: District 18: Senator Richard Madaleno; Delegates Al Carr, Ana Sol Gutierrez, and Jeff Waldstreicher; District 19 Delegate Roger Manno; District 20: Senator Jamie Raskin; Delegates Sheila Hixson, Tom Hucker and Heather Mizeur. Co-sponsored by the Progressive Working Group, Progressive Neighbors, and Eastern Village Cohousing Community.

Second Meeting: Sunday January 11th, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Wheaton Public Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton 20902. (The meeting room is on the lower level.) Legislators Now Being Confirmed

Among the legislative priorities that will be presented to legislators at the meetings: the Global Warming Solutions Act, combined taxation reporting for corporations, protection for immigrants, public financing of General Assembly campaigns, Workforce Anti-Fraud Bill, protection for tenants, defunding the ICC, Health Security Act (single payer), bill on electoral integrity and transparency, protection for students from military recruiters, Civil Marriage Protection Act, gender identity and expression protection, no police spying on lawful activities, and bring the MD National Guard home.

PDA is a founding member of the Progressive Working Group--a coalition of progressive groups working to create a united progressive presence in Annapolis.

2. PDA chapter meeting in Wheaton--Wednesday January 6 7:30 PM
Plans for 2009 including support for leafleting, PDA upcoming events, more.

Where: Saigonese Restaurant
11232 Grandview Ave Silver Spring (Wheaton)
Short walk from the Wheaton Metro / Red Line
Parking in the lot across the street

The Elections are over, we did great, now we have to make plans for efforts into 2009 and beyond including the PDA national grassroots conference January 17 and 18.

PDA members from around the US will be meeting at UDC Law School, Van Ness Campus the weekend before the inauguration. You can see all the details here:

3. Eco-Justice Cafe' in D.C. family-friendly fun.
When: Friday, January 09, 2009 6 PM - 10 PM
Where: University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC 20008

Featuring music, poetry, an open mike session, good food, good beer, good people, good cheer, good info and good karma!

University of DC, Firebird Inn, Van Ness/UDC Red Line West exit--Building 39, B-Level, 4200 Connecticut Ave., NW, 20008.

Suggested donation $15/$10 students/$5 kids--Food and drink included. All ages event; child activities provided and powered by kids! More info

4. Help Leaflet January 16 PDA and the Leadership Conference for Guaranteed Healthcare/National Single Payer Coalition will leaflet at metro stations all around Washington, D.C. to tell people about healthcare reform and PDA's Healthcare NOT Warfare campaign. From 5 p.m. until we run out of leaflets or crowds.

Red line: Shady Grove, Medical Center, Silver Spring and Takoma Park. Green line: College Park, Greenbelt and Branch Avenue. Orange line: New Carrollton and Largo Town Center.

Contact Dr. Margaret Flowers at conversationcoalition@gmail.com to sign up.

5. PDA National Grassroots Conference in D.C. January 17-18 Join several members of Congress, progressive leaders, Col. Ann Wright (ret.), workshops, panels, live music, celebration, tabling, MORE!

More info/sign up here

6. Support Progressive Legislators, The 90-Day Maryland state session begins January 14. Please support progressive legislators before the session. No contributions are allowed during the session.

7. Martin Luther King Day fundraiser, 5 DVD set, Change Makes Change

PDA Martin Luther King Day Pre-Inaugural Tribute fundraiser: Intimate conversation with PDA Advisory Board Members and friends including Rep. Raul Grijalva, Co-Chair, Progressive Caucus; Rep. Jim McGovern; Thom Hartmann, award winning radio host/best selling author; Tom Hayden, peace activist; Donna Smith of Michael Moore's SiCKO; Code Pink founders Jodie Evans and Medea Benjamin; John Nichols, The Nation Magazine, author The Genius of Impeachment; live music by Dan Reed; SURPRISES!

Please contact me for an invitation to the event, January 19 from 10 PM to Midnight. Regular price $300 but available for $275 for a limited time.

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Keep PDA working for you, we're organizing events, supporting legislation, backing candidates, and reaching out to the public on your issues. Support PDA through the Change Makes Change program or with a one-time contribution.

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Monday, January 5, 2009

REMINDER--TONIGHT! Support Del. ANA SOL GUTIERREZ

TONIGHT! You are Cordially Invited to
A RECEPTION & FUNDRAISER
For Maryland State Delegate, District 18
ANA SOL GUTIERREZ
Monday, January 5. 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Mi Rancho Tex-Mex Restaurant
8701 Ramsey Ave.. Silver Spring

Come Enjoy Good Friends. Good Food. Plus Progressive Politics

Hear What's Happening in 2009 in Annapolis
If you cannot attend, you can still help support Ana!

Suggested Contributions: From $50 to $500
Please make checks payable to: Gutierrez for Delegate
3317 Turner Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Support Del. Saqib Ali

Passed along from Delegate Ali:

SAQIB ALI DEMOCRAT, DELEGATE DISTRICT 39
"Fresh Ideas, Bold Vision, Strong Leadership"

Dear Friend,

As you know, I am an elected member of the Maryland General Assembly.
I'm honored to serve and represent the people of Maryland's 39th
Legislative District. In this position I feel I have a tremendous
opportunity as well as responsibility to help move our state forward.

The General Assembly holds its annual 3-month legislative session in
Annapolis starting on January 14th. Currently, I'm preparing legislation
for the 2009 session. I have an ambitious plan and I'm hoping for some
momentous results. Keep your eyes on your email box and the newspapers
in the next few months for updates. I hope to work especially hard in in
my capacity as a public watchdog for Maryland's residents and consumers.
Examples: http://www.saqibali.org/blog/

As much as I want to focus on good, progressive policies my job also
entails a good amount of politics. And without strong political
standing, I will be less able to push through desired policies. If I'm
always concerned about my own re-election, I won't be able to focus as
much on legislating. That is why I am requesting your help today.

I humbly request that you make a contribution to my re-election campaign
fund today. My goal is to raise $4,000 before January 9th. I urge you to
donate as generously as you can comfortably afford ($25, $50, $100 or
more). Every dollar counts. And I need your help today. You can donate
online securely with your credit card by clicking here:
http://www.alifordelegate.com/contribute.htm

If you are uncomfortable donating online, please send your donation by
mail to:
12504 Degas Court,
North Potomac, MD 20878.
Checks should be made payable
to "Friends of Saqib Ali".

Your financial support today will make me a more effective legislator.

Thank you for you friendship and support,

Delegate Saqib Ali
(301) 685-3409
www.SaqibAli.org

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Support Del. Tom Hucker Sunday, January 11

Governor Martin O'Malley, Speaker Michael E. Busch & Chairwoman Maggie
McIntosh
Invite You to A Reception For Delegate Tom Hucker

Sunday, January 11, 2009 3:30 until 5:30 p.m.
McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910

Host Committee: VIPs $4,000 Benefactors: $2,000 Hosts $1,000
Sponsors $500 Patrons $250 Friends $125

RSVP/questions, please call (410) 547-1068 ext 216 or e-mail
jill@martinlauer.com
Please make checks payable to Friends of Tom Hucker.
Contributions or Gifts Friends of Tom Hucker are not tax deductible.
By Authority: Friends of Tom Hucker, Dennis Desmond, Treasurer.

Support Del. Roger Manno Sunday, January 11

DELEGATE ROGER MANNO'S PRE-LEGISLATIVE SESSION COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER

Please join community leaders, neighbors, friends and activists for a
pre-legislative session brunch/lunch to support Delegate Roger Manno.

Date: Sunday, January 11th, 2009
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Address: 2138 Merrifields Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2138+Merrifields+Drive,+Silver+Spring,+MD+20906

Join a discussion about the upcoming session of the General Assembly,
the challenges facing Montgomery County and the State, community issues,
and Roger's 2009 legislative agenda.

Suggested donation: $35.00 Light Lunch will be served.

To donate online, click here:
http://www.rogermanno.com/contribute/index.cfm?Fuseaction=contribute

RSVP/more info: Roger@RogerManno.com
Please RSVP by Saturday, January 10th -- all are welcome!!

Please make checks payable to Friends of Roger Manno.
Bring checks to this event or mail to:
Friends of Roger Manno
2138 Merrifields Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906.

Checks must be received by Monday, January 12th for deposit before the
2009 legislative session of the General Assembly.
Donate online here:
http://www.rogermanno.com/contribute/index.cfm?Fuseaction=contribute

Directions:

From Downtown Silver Spring or DC: North on Georgia Avenue, right on
Bel Pre Road, left on Layhill Road, left on Marymont Road. Follow
Marymont to the end (intersection of Marymont and Merrifields). House is
2138 Merrifields Drive (last house on the right on Marymont).

From Rockville and Gaithersburg: East on Norbeck Road, right on Layhill
Road, right on Marymont Road. Follow Marymont to the end (intersection
of Marymont and Merrifields). House is 2138 Merrifields Drive (last
house on the right on Marymont).

From Olney and Gaithersburg: South on Georgia Avenue, left on Layhill
Road, right on Marymont Road. Follow Marymont to the end (intersection
of Marymont and Merrifields). House is 2138 Merrifields Drive (last
house on the right on Marymont).

Authorized by: Friends of Roger Manno, Vilma White, Chair; Sandra
Zimmet, Treasurer.

Friday, January 2, 2009

The Inauguration is coming to town and so are millions of people!

The Inauguration is coming to town and so are millions of people!

Yes, we can have a national health program (if we ask for it)! We need
your help to spread our message of hope for real health care reform and
educate about HR 676.

The Leadership Conference for Guaranteed Healthcare/National Single
Payer Coalition and Progressive Democrats of America will be handing out
leaflets at metro stations all around Washington, D.C. to tell people
about HR 676.

Please join us on Friday, January 16th to leaflet at several Maryland
metro stations. We will start at 5 pm and continue until we run out of
leaflets or crowds.

On the Red line, we'll be at Shady Grove, Medical Center, Silver Spring
and Takoma Park. On the Green line, we'll be at College Park, Greenbelt
and Branch Avenue. On the Orange line, we'll be at New Carrollton and
Largo Town Center.

Please let us know where you can be to help. We encourage you to sign up
in groups of at least 2, but if you need a partner, we'll try to find
one for you. Contact Margaret Flowers at conversationcoalition@gmail.com

Thank you!

Friday Jan 9: Gala event for SENATOR JAMIE RASKIN

Congressman Elijah Cummings and Attorney General Doug Gansler Co-Chairs
of Maryland for Obama

CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO
An extraordinary gala event for SENATOR JAMIE RASKIN, Chair of
Montgomery County for Obama
at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Friday, January 9, 2009 - 8:00 pm

Live Music By: DAR WILLIAMS! America's Beloved Singer-Songwriter
THE ARK GOSPEL CHOIR OF THE ARK OF SAFETY CHRISTIAN CHURCH & MARCUS
RASKIN in a rare performance by the piano prodigy-turned-philosopher
And Special Invited Guest: IOWA GOVERNOR CHET CULVER Leader of the Great
State of Iowa, where the change began in 2008

Event Details
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 8:00 pm
The Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=500+Seventeenth+Street+NW,+washington,+dc

Black Tie Optional, Exquisite Maryland Wines, Delicacies and Desserts

Tickets:
$4,000 Avedon's Avatars (1-20 tickets)
$2,500 Annie Liebovitz (of Silver Spring!) (1-10 tickets)
$2,010 2010 Visionary (1-5 tickets)
$1,000 America Reframed (1-4 tickets)
$500 Diane Arbus (1-3 tickets)
$250 Picture the Change (1-2 tickets)
$150 District 20 Paparazzi (1 ticket)
$100 Down & Out in the Bush Economy (1 ticket)
$75 Starving Students (from grade school to grad school) (1 ticket)

Note: Donors contributing $1,000 or more will be included on the Host
Committee in our program.

Host Committee (still in formation — your name here!)

RSVP: Yes! I want to come inaugurate the change.
There are two easy ways to RSVP Yes:

1. RSVP Online by midnight on Wednesday, January 7th, using our secure
online credit card processing system:
https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d2/default.aspx?wid=24417
OR
2. RSVP by Check by clicking
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=jNsNZ5D_2bvrKCwnRx984zmg_3d_3d and
indicating what price level you would like to purchase, as well as the
number of tickets and names of your guests. Checks can then be mailed to:

Friends of Jamie Raskin
1611 Ballard Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910

All checks must be received by January 7th, 2009. Precise names of all
guests must be received by January 7th for security purposes (very
special guests have been invited). Space at the event is limited; act now.

No, I cannot attend. If you cannot attend, you can make a secure, online
contribution: https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d2/default.aspx?wid=24417

By Authority: Friends of Jamin Raskin, Chair: Debbie Spielberg,
Treasurer: Phil Zipin.

Please note: Friends of Jamin Raskin does not accept contributions from
corporations. Additionally, a person can contribute no more than $4,000
to one Maryland state campaign account and a total of $10,000 to all
Maryland non-federal campaign accounts during the four year cycle. The
current cycle began on January 1, 2007 and will end December 31, 2010.
Contributions to political campaigns are not tax deductible.

Support Del. Waldstreicher Monday, January 12

Please Join Governor Martin O’Malley, Attorney General Doug Gansler,
Speaker Michael E. Busch & Chairman Joseph F. Vallario, Jr.

For a Reception in honor of  Delegate Jeff Waldstreicher, District 18, Montgomery County
With Hosts Mike McCurry, Former Press Secretary to President Bill Clinton, Andrew Mitz & Carol Fried

Monday, January 12, 2009 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
at The Home of Jeffrey Cohen & Leslie Fried
 4406 Brookfield Drive Kensington, MD 20895

 Hosts ~ $500   Patrons ~ $250   Guests ~ $100
 Please make checks payable to: Friends of Jeff Waldstreicher
 Contributions and gifts to Friends of Jeff Waldstreicher are not tax deductible.
By Authority: Friends of Jeff Waldstreicher, Jonathan Sachs, Treasurer.

Friends of Jeff Waldstreicher

1010 Hull Street, Suite 202Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 547-1068 ext. 233

 

Yes, I will attend the Reception on January 12th. Please reserve:

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­__Host(s) at $500        __Patron(s) at $250      __Guest(s) at $100

 

I cannot attend the breakfast, but I would like to support Delegate Waldstreicher.

Enclosed is my contribution of $ _______.

 

Name _________________________________­  Work Phone_______________­­_

Organization____________________________­ ­ Fax Phone _________________

Address _______________________________  Home Phone________________

City ____________________ State _____ Zip Code _________

E-mail _______________________________________________

 

Contributions and gifts to Friends of Jeff Waldstreicher are not tax deductible.

By Authority:Friends of Jeff Waldstreicher, Jonathan Sachs, Treasurer.

Support Ana Sol Gutierrez Monday, January 5

You are Cordially Invited to
A RECEPTION & FUNDRAISER
For Maryland State Delegate, District 18
ANA SOL GUTIERREZ
Monday, January 5. 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
 
Mi Rancho Tex-Mex Restaurant
8701 Ramsey Ave.. Silver Spring
 
Come Enjoy Good Friends. Good Food. Plus Progressive Politics
 
Hear What's Happening in 2009 in Annapolis
If you cannot attend, you can still help support Ana!
 
Suggested Contributions: From $50 to $500
Please make checks payable to: Gutierrez for Delegate
3317 Turner Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815