Anyone interested in running for Delegate to the 2008 Democratic
National Convention next August in Denver, Colorado is welcome to
attend a Delegate Training Session that will cover the ins-and-outs
of how to run for Delegate.
When: Saturday, December 15, 2007
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Marple Public Library, Sproul and Springfield Roads, Broomall
Wednesday, December 12
7 PM
Ridley Park
Progressive Dems December Book Club Meeting
502 Harrison St. Ridley Park PA 19078
Topic: Profit from Disaster
Suggested readings:
THE SHOCK DOCTRINE: THE RISE OF DISASTER CAPITALISM
by Naomi Klein, 2007
Alternate for the time-challenged: Google “Shock Doctrine” on
You-Tube and book review sites
Directions or questions?
Call Nina at (610) 586-4804 or email
ndeaw@comcast.net
Wednesday, November 28
6-8 PM
Drexel Hill
Campaign Kickoff: Tom
Quinn for State Representative
You are Cordially Invited to join
Congressman Joe Sestak
State Senator Connie Williams
State Representative Bryan Lentz
State Representative Greg Vitali
State Representative Daylin Leach
With Congress poised to hold a vote on energy policy of historic
proportions, Congressman Joe Sestak and PennEnvironment are holding
an
Energy Town Hall Meeting to inform voters about these important
issues
and bring constituents up to speed on this groundbreaking
opportunity to
pass comprehensive energy policies in Congress.
Right now, Congress is on the verge of taking America towards a new
energy future by raising fuel efficiency standards for vehicles to
35
mpg and establishing a national renewable electricity standard that
will
ensure 15 percent of our energy comes from clean sources such as
wind
and solar by 2015. Combined, these policies would save
Pennsylvanians
more than $1 billion on electricity, save 1.2 million barrels of oil
a
day by 2020, and significantly reduce global warming pollution.
We need to show the congressman that his constituents want to see
him
stand strong and make sure that Congress passes powerful legislation
that will move us boldly into a new energy future. To do that, we
need
you to take advantage of this opportunity to have your voice heard
loud
and clear by attending the town hall meeting next weekend.
Location:
Small Auditorium of the Academic Building of Delaware County
Community College in Media,
910 S. Media Line Road, Media, PA 19063
Craig Bickhardt & the Sons
of the Brandywine Folk Concert
In the Crystal Room at the Media Theatre
for the Performing Arts (104 East State Street). Basic admission
price is $35 each, 2 for $60. More info from Bill Kreider
(610-565-9926); tickets available from Bill or from online ticket
sales (www.hometownevents.org).
Sunday, October 28
11 AM
Upper Darby
Democratic Women’s Rally
** Location changed ** new location: Upper Darby
Municipal parking lot, across from Municipal Bldg at 100
Garrett Rd.
(Parking lot is at Garrett Rd and Fairfield Ave)
All women & men are invited to cheer on and support all our
great women candidates -- we can elect them all! and if we
elect them, we elect the men too!
Saturday, October 27
8 PM - midnight
Media
Hometown Halloween R&B
Extravaganza
featuring Leroy Hawkes & the
Hipnotics and
Bluesman Lonnie Shields. Basic admission price ($25 per
person, or $40 for 2 people) includes beer, soda and some
lite snacks. More info from Bill Kreider (610-565-9926);
tickets available from Bill, Kenny's Flower Shoppe (110
State Street) in Media (the business of one of our council
candidates, Monika Rehoric) or from online ticket sales
link (www.actblue.com/page/rhythm-blues).
Location:
Media Community Center
(3rd & Jackson Streets)
Saturday, October 27
2 PM, 3:30 PM
Broomall
DelCo Democratic
Party Election Training
2 PM - Judges and Inspectors of
Election
3:30 PM -
Election Day Workers Training
(Poll greeters, pullers, phoners, poll watchers)
Location: Marple Library Meeting
Room, Sproul and Springfield Roads, Broomall
Thursday, October 25
7 PM
Broomall
DelCo Democratic
Party Election Training
7 PM - Election Day Workers
Training
(Poll greeters, pullers, phoners, poll watchers)
Location: Marple Library Meeting Room,
Sproul and Springfield Roads, Broomall
Wednesday, October 24
7 PM
Ridley Park
Progressive Dems October Book Club Meeting
502 Harrison St. Ridley Park PA 19078
Movie Night: War Made Easy: How Presidents & Pundits
Keep Spinning Us to Death; Narrator: Sean Penn
Based on
Norman Solomon’s book War Made Easy (2005)– summary at this
link:
Directions or questions?
Call Nina at 610 586 4804 or email ndeaw@comcast.net
Monday, October 22
6 - 8 PM
Upper Darby
UDDC Spaghetti Dinner
$10 per adult, $5 per child, $25 per family. What a
bargain!!
There will be salad, garlic bread, and spaghetti with
meatballs or turkey sausage.
This is a fundraiser for all our Democratic candidates for
Upper Darby-Clifton Heights-Millbourne school board.
Location: American Legion Hall, Baltimore Pike
at Walnut St (before Springfield Rd ) (Close to the
Breakfast Club restaurant)
We will be on the 2nd floor, the entrance and lots of
parking are in the back.
Please send your checks to UDDC, PO Box 2586, Upper Darby,
PA 19082.
Sunday, October 21
5 PM
Media
DelCo Democratic
Party Election Training
5:00
PM -
Election Day Lawyers Conference
For local committees with a designated election lawyer who
assists on Election Day.
Location: Party headquarters, 104 Gayley Street,
Media
Space is limited to 20 participants at each session. Please
RSVP by emailing
Delcodems@aol.com or calling 610-566-6427.
Thursday, October 18
7 PM
Broomall
DelCo Democratic
Party Election Training
7 PM - Election Day Workers
Training
(Poll greeters, pullers, phoners, poll watchers)
Location: Marple Library Meeting Room,
Sproul and Springfield Roads, Broomall
Sunday, October 14
5 - 7 PM
Media
Reception in Honor of
Frank Daly, Esq
Candidate for
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
Sunday, October 14, 2007
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Brodeur’s Restaurant
1 W. State Street, Media
Please join us for a special fundraising dinner for Upper
Darby Democratic Candidate for Mayor Janice Oakey and her special
guest Congressman Joe Sestak.
When: September 14, 6-10 pm
Where: McCall Golf & Country Club, 201 North Lynn Blvd., Upper Darby
Sunday Supper With The Southeast Suburban Democratic
Senate delegation and Governor Ed Rendell
Sunday, September 9, 2007
6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Valey Forge Welcome center
Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA
Contribution of your choice:
Southeast Suburban Democratic Delegation
Senator Lisa Boscola
Senator Michael A. O’Pake
Senator Andrew Dinniman
Senator Leanna Washington
Senator Vincent J. Hughes
Senator Anthony H. Williams
Senator Connie Williams
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Ed Murray at
717-214-7305 or
emurray@dsscc.org
. Corporate checks are prohibited by law. Contributions are not tax
deductible.
Wednesday, August 29
7-9 PM
Ridley Park
Meet the Candidates - Ridley Park &
County Council
For Delaware County Council:
David Landau, Ann O’Keefe, John Innelli
For Ridley Park Borough Council:
Jeanne Frantz, Doris Lamb, Linda Smith, Joe Yorke
Wednesday, August 29, 7:00 to 9:00 pm Open House
Let’s get together with our neighbors, nibble, sip, and discuss the
issues facing our community. Come out and talk with the Democratic
candidates for local and county offices in the November 2007
election!
At the Home of Nina & Bill Walls:
502 Harrison Street Ridley Park PA 19078
Author Event: Senator Joseph Biden:
Promises To Keep
At the
Central Library branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia
(1901 Vine Street)
As a United States senator since 1973, Joe Biden has been an
intimate witness to the major events of the past four decades-from
the Vietnam War, to the fall of the Berlin Wall, to the aftermath of
the 9/11 attacks. In Promises to Keep, Biden movingly
recounts growing up in a staunchly Catholic multigenerational
household in Wilmington, Delaware; marriage, fatherhood, success and
failure in the Senate and on the campaign trail; and his leadership
of powerful Senate committees.
Learn more about the book, Promises to Keep,
here.
Wednesday, August 22
7 PM
Ridley Park
Progressive Dems August Book Club Meeting
502 Harrison St. Ridley Park PA 19078
Topic: Deer Hunting With Jesus: Has the Democratic Party
strayed from its roots?
Suggested reading:
Online: Bageant’s articles at
http://www.joebageant.com
OR
Book: Joe Bageant, Deer Hunting With Jesus: Dispatches from
America’s ClassWar (2007) In libraries & bookstores
Directions or questions? Need a paper copy of readings?
Call Nina at 610 586 4804 or email ndeaw@comcast.net
Sunday, August 12
3 - 6 PM
Clifton Heights
Grand Opening, Campaign Headquarters for David Landau for
County Council
You're invited to the GRAND OPENING of the DAVID LANDAU for
COUNTY COUNCIL CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS
Sunday, August 12, 3pm - 6pm
Location: 400 N. Springfield Rd., Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(Corner of Springfield Rd. & Oak Ave.)
Let get ready to make history again! This is the year we're going to
bring Democratic representation to Delaware County. Our headquarters
is now open for business. Please join us to hear David's plan for
victory in November and for ending the culture of corruption in
Delaware County government.
Refreshments will be served. Bring your friends and family!
Please
RSVP with number of attendees, by email to
Mario Cimino.
**If you can bring a small side dish or dessert item for the
buffet table, it would be greatly appreciated. Please note this in
your response.**
Monday, August 6
5 - 8 PM
Glen Mills
Concord-Bethel BBQ Mixer
Please join us for a Backyard BBQ mixer -
Meet fellow Democrats in a relaxed atmosphere.
You're invited to the inaugural meet and greet being
organized by the Delaware County Democratic Party LGBT
Caucus.
Hosted By:
Ann O’Keefe, Candidate for Delaware County Council
Kevin Lee, Lansdowne Borough Councilman
Tony Campisi, 1st Vice Chair, Delaware Co. Democratic Party
Paul Scoles, Treasurer, Delaware Co. Democratic Party
Bob Stump, Chair, Haverford Twp. Democratic Committee
Who Should Attend?
* LGBT and Allied Members of the Delaware County Democratic
Committee
* LGBT and Allies interested in political involvement in
Delaware County
This is not a fundraiser! This is a social event designed to
bring together LGBT Democrats in Delaware County. Please
RSVP by email to
Tony Campisi.
At the home of Ann O’Keefe: 10 Blakely Rd, Haverford, PA
Sunday, July 29
2 - 5 PM
Middletown
DelCo Dems Annual Summer Barbecue Party
Special Guest: Congressman Joe Sestak
Sunday, July 29, 2007
NEW Location: At the home of Paul Scoles
26 Haverford Road in Ardmore/Haverford Twp.
Parking instructions: Park across the street on Valley View
Road. Please be careful walking across Haverford Road!
Directions or questions? Need a paper copy of readings?
Call Nina at 610 586 4804 or email ndeaw@comcast.net
Saturday, July 14
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Folcroft
SouthEast Delco Democrats Picnic
SE Delco Dems includes Collingdale, Folcroft, Glenolden,
Prospect Park and Tinicum. Meet and greet with local party
officers and candidates. Burgers, dogs and soda provided. Bring
a side dish, drink or dessert!
Date: July 14, 2007 Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location:
At the home of Folcroft Councilman Steve Ropski
1510 Woodland Ave, Folcroft
This is not a fundraiser! RSVP to Steve Ropski at 267-784-5941
or Cliff Wilson at 610-534-2549. Or email
SEDelcoDems@aol.com.
Directions or
questions? Need a paper copy of the article?
Call Nina at 610 586 4804 or email
ndeaw@comcast.net
Monday, June 4
7 PM
Philadelphia Free Library
Book Talk and Signing: John Kerry and Teresa
Heinz Kerry This Moment on Earth: Today's New
Environmentalists and Their Vision for the Future
At the
Central Library branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia
(1901 Vine Street)
Join the 2004 Democratic Presidential Nominee and his wife, who
are both longtime environmental activists, as they present their new
book. Admission is free - no ticket required, but you may want to
arrive early to be sure to get a seat.
Learn more about the book, This Moment on Earth,
here.
Saturday, June 2
2 - 4 pm
Springfield
Joe Sestak with the Springfield/Morton Dems
There will be a fundraiser for the Springfield/Morton Democrats at a
members' house in Springfield. If you are interested, contact Nancy
Baulis at (610) 543-2117 or
nbaulis@unionplus.net for more details.
Wednesday, May 30
7 PM
Marple Public Library meeting room
Delaware County Democratic Presidential
Organizing Meetup
The Delaware County Democratic Party invites all those who want to
get involved and show support for the candidate of your choice for
the Democratic nomination for President in 2008 to attend this
special presidential organizing meetup.
Activists in Delaware County have already announced intentions to
organize campaign activity for John Edwards, Barack Obama and Dennis
Kucinich. Supporters of the other candidates are also urged to
attend, including Hillary Clinton, Bill Richardson, Joe Biden, Chris
Dodd, Mike Gravel, and Al Gore as well.
This Meetup will feature an explanation of the Pennsylvania Delegate
Selection Plan and how one applies to be a delegate to the 2008
Democratic National Convention. The meetup will also feature
breakout sessions for supporters of individual candidates to caucus
and plan further organizing.
This is a one time party-sponsored
event to get activity going for all Democratic candidates for
president.
Tuesday, May 15
7 AM to 8 PM
Your polling place
Primary Election
Select the Democratic
candidates to appear on the November ballot.
Wednesday, May 9
7 PM
Ridley Park
Progressive Dems May Book Club Meeting
Movie Night
DVD-- Iraq For Sale : The War Profiteers
(30 minute highlights version at 7:30)
Film by Robert Greenwald of Brave New Films, funded by 3000 online
donations
Directions or questions?Call Nina at (610) 586-4804 or email
ndeaw@comcast.net
Wednesday, May 9
7 PM
Swarthmore Borough Hall
Meet the Candidates
DEMOCRACY UNPLUGGED presents
MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT
Swarthmore Borough Hall, 7 PM, May 9
Democratic County Council Candidates appearing will be:
John Innelli
Rocco Polidoro
Patricia Lewis-West
Ann O'Keefe
David Landau
Democratic Common Pleas Court Candidates appearing will be:
Frank Daly
Mike Farrell
Various Republican candidates for the above offices will also be
in attendance. Participants will answer questions from local
students and the public. Admission is free, refreshments
available. For more information call 484-450-1123.
Friday, May 4
7 PM
Media
Annual FDR-JFK County Dinner
Towne House Restaurant, 1 Veterans Square, Media, PA
Suggested Reading: Photocopy of chapter from Willard Richan,
LOBBYING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE (Haworth Press, 2006). Case study: Delco
Save our Safety Net Project, pp. 249-293. (Call Nina for a copy)
Saturday, March 31
4 - 6 PM
Marple Township
Marple Newtown Democratic Party Chairman's Reception
Join us for our Spring Campaign Kick-off
Meet our Candidates and Your Fellow Democrats!
Special Guest
Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll
Invited Guests include:
Congressman Joseph Sestak
State Representative Greg Vitali
State Representative Bryan Lentz
$25 per person or $40 per couple
Checks payable to Marple Newtown Democratic Party
At the home of Party Chairman Tony Campisi
1896 Spring Valley Dr, Marple Township
Reading: Pres. Jimmy Carter, Palestine: Peace not
Apartheid (2006)
Note-- Many libraries have
this title.
If time-challenged-- Ask Nina for photocopy of Carter’s summary &
pro/con summaries
Directions or questions?
Call Nina at (610) 586-4804 or
.
Tuesday, March 13
7 PM
Paxon Hollow Country Club
Annual County Nominating Convention
(Postponed from original date of Feb. 13 due to weather)
All members of the Delaware County Democratic
Committee (regular, additional and ex-officio) meet to endorse
candidates for District Attorney, County Council and Court of Common
Pleas. The convention may consider a county platform and may hear
from or meet candidates for statewide judgeships - Supreme Court and
Superior Court. Non-Committee
members are welcome to observe the meeting.
Pre-Convention Cocktail Party
at Paxon Hollow Country Club
6 pm to 7 pm
$25 donation
Sunday, February 25
7 PM
Middletown
Township
Building
Mid County Annual Candidates Night - Special Guest Joe Sestak
The Mid County Democratic Committee will be hosting Congressman Joe
Sestak at the Mid County Annual Candidates Night. We will be
featuring a County Council Candidate Forum at 7:00 pm on Sunday
night, February 25th at the Middletown Township Building. The
Township Building is located about 250 yards west of Baltimore Pike
(behind Weathers Dodge and next to the Middletown Library) on
Pennell Road (Route 452). [click
for map]
We will hear from our newly elected Congressman,
Joe Sestak, who will update
us on his agenda.
We have invited the 7 Democratic County Council candidates to an
open forum. The candidates will be given the opportunity to speak
and to answer questions pertaining to the issues and their
campaigns.
The candidates for the Court of Common Pleas, Frank Daly of Media
and Mike Farrell of Springfield as well as Jack Stollsteimer, our
potential candidate for Delaware County District Attorney, have been
invited and will be asked to address the meeting.
There will be nomination petitions available for signing and
circulating.
Come out and meet the candidates who have been described as “…the
strongest ticket the Democrats have ever had at the countywide
level.”
Light refreshments will be served. Plan on arriving early to meet
with the candidates on a personal level and to get a good seat.
Please feel free to contact Don Dix (610-566-1875) or Bill Thomas
(610-565-4530) with any questions.
The Democratic County Council Candidates include:
Bob Dimond of Media;
John Innelli of Rose Valley;
David Landau of Nether Providence;
Ann O’Keefe of Haverford;
Rocco Polidoro of Springfield;
Patricia Lewis-West of Chester;
Jayne C. Young of Lansdowne.
Saturday, February 24
8 AM - 12:30 PM
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
2nd Annual Delaware County Environmental Summit
Free to the Public – Registration Kindly
Requested.
For more information and to register, visit
http://delcoenvironmental.tripod.com/ or call
267-784-9443.
Come learn about environmental issues plaguing our community
such as local landfills, air quality violations, global warming and
energy use. Presenters and exhibitors will provide information on
tools that are available to help individuals reduce their impact on
the environment and their wallets.
Breakfast Provided at No Charge.
Cusano Environmental Education Center
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
Tinicum, PA
Main entrance is located at 84th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard in
Southwest Philadelphia.
All residents of Delaware County and interested individuals are
welcome and encouraged to attend.
Suggested Reading: Photocopy of chapter from Willard Richan,
LOBBYING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE (Haworth Press, 2006). Case study: Delco
Save our Safety Net Project, (pp. 249-293)
Book club member Prof. Will Richan will talk about his book at the
meeting, and will take orders from anyone interested for the full
book at his cost, $18.70
Directions or questions? Need a copy of the reading mailed to
you?
Call Nina at (610) 586-4804 or
.
Friday, February 9
7:30 PM
Ridley Township Municipal Building
Congressman Joe Sestak to Host a Public Meeting on the FAA’s
Proposed Airspace Redesign and Airport Expansion Convention
Ridley Township, PA — On Friday, February 9,
Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) is hosting and moderating a town
hall, public meeting on the FAA’s proposed airspace redesign and
airport expansion at Philadelphia International Airport. The event
will be held at the Ridley Township Municipal Building on Friday,
February 9, 2007 at 7:30PM. The FAA’s Airspace Redesign Manager and
the Congressman’s Expert Advisory Board will be in attendance to
update the public on the current status of the FAA projects, discuss
next steps, and take questions from concerned residents. This
meeting will be followed in the coming weeks by an event with House
Aviation Subcommittee Chair Jerry Costello and Deputy Secretary of
Transportation Maria Cino to hear resident concerns about the FAA
airspace redesign and airport expansion.
Tuesday, January 16
Swearing-in Ceremonies begin at 10:30 AM
Inaugural Ball - 7 PM
Harrisburg
Inauguration of Gov. Rendell and Lt. Gov. Knoll
On Tuesday, January 16, 2007, Pennsylvania Governor Edward G.
Rendell and Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll will be sworn
in to office for a second term. All inaugural events will take place
in Harrisburg, PA.
Swearing-in Ceremonies begin at 10:30 AM
Inaugural Ball begins at 7 PM.
Other events throughout the day include a Celebration of the
Arts Walking Tour.
