June 29, 2009
Headline JUN 18, 2009: LEARN ABOUT DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES FOR Peter Lynch, Esq. | Rachel Krester Please NOTE: UCDW does not endorse candidates prior to a Democratic primary/convention. There are 6 nominees for State Supreme Court, 3rd Judicial District -- Democratic nominees are welcome to submit their bio/resume to UCDW for posting. UCDW Annual Meeting ELECT YOUR NEXT At Democratic Headquarters’ new address: The UCDW Executive Committee selected this date because the Ulster County Democratic Convention will be held at 6:30 PM, at the Holiday Inn, on Monday, June 8th—our normal meeting date. *Paid-up UCDW members only may vote in the Election! You may pay your 2009 dues, or fill out the membership form to join as a new member online. You can check your membership status with Membership Chair, Gail Kniceley, GKniceley@ucdw.org 845-658-8055 Day of Action in Albany, NY - Wednesday, May 27th Lobby to get New York State to pass legislation to establish a single payer program for New York State. Legislation (A2356 / S2370) is pending in both houses. Governor Paterson has been a long time supporter of single payer health care. Work to pass a State Senate resolution in support of a federal single payer bill. The New York State Assembly passed a resolution last year. Sponsor: Single Payer New York, Capital District Alliance for Universal Health Care, PNHP-NY, Healthcare-NOW! Get more details about event and RSVP The Ulster County Democratic Committee
Saturday, March 28, 2009 Free Go to Workshop page to see details RSVP | Download Flyer | Map to Rosendale Pool & Rec For more information and to RSVP call UCDW March Notes Patrick Kwan, NYS Director of The Humane Society of the United States spoke about pending animal protection legislation in the NYS legislature Also a discussion on the beheading of a NYS Muslim woman and domestic violence. Democratic Candidate Scott Murphy needs volunteers and donations in his bid for Kristen Gillibrand's vacated seat. Special Election MARCH 31, 2009! And a debate on Health Care for America Now (HCAN) vs. Healthcare Now and the move to bring health care to the forefront of national politics. Tabled for further discussion next month. Related upcoming events: March 30, 2009 ALBANY Lobby NYS Senate about improving animal cruelty laws. May 14, 2009 HYDE PARK The Connection: The Link Between Animal Cruelty and Human Violence at the Wallace Center at the FDR Site. Keynote speaker Dr. Harry Hovel.
PATERSON APPOINTS KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND January 23, 2009 VIDEO: Paterson appoints Ellen Malcolm. president of EMILY's List, VIEW UCDW Senate Seat Recommendations from members and friends JAN 26, 2009 by Paul Kirby Remembering Jane  Letter to Governor Paterson from Ulster County Democratic Women, Re: New York State's next US SenatorJanuary 14, 2009 Governor David Paterson Dear Governor Paterson, We applaud your determination to confront the complex issues facing NY in these difficult times. As you navigate the challenges presented by the budget and economy, and manage the political pressures that accompany them, we offer you our support. We are also confident that you will continue to act on your often-stated commitment to equal representation by women and minorities in public office. The unprecedented national excitement that greets the impending inauguration of President Obama demonstrates the importance we place on the principle of inclusion of all who are well qualified, and our nation’s joy at its validation. It's a great honor that NY Senator Hillary Clinton has been nominated to be the next Secretary of State. Her anticipated confirmation presents you with the opportunity and responsibility to name her successor. Our next Senator should be of unquestioned qualifications, highest ethical standards, and one who embraces the ideals and commitments to social justice that Senator Clinton has embodied. With Hillary Clinton, the US Senate currently includes only 17 women—17%. Only 37 women total have served in the Senate, of more than 1600 since our nation was founded—2%. As you know, we have no shortage of qualified, successful women statewide, of all ethnicities and from many professional realms, who contribute much to our great state. Our energetic and diverse population is a great asset. With many working mothers, female heads of household and women business leaders it is vital that we are adequately represented in our government. Yet, according to Eleanor’s Legacy, the US ranks only 69th world-wide in women office holders. Surprisingly, NY is only 23rd in the nation, not the standard of leadership that Democratic women, the majority of our party, have a right to expect. Women's voices must be heard during the deliberations of the powerful. Democratic women should be better represented at all levels of government. The Governors of Illinois, Delaware and Colorado did not take the opportunity to add to that number. We do not write to press for a particular candidate--many are qualified, but to ask you not to go backwards by replacing the first woman elected by the people to serve as Senator from NY with another man. Respectfully, Read JAN 16, 2009 Daily Freeman Article: Democratic Women want female in Clinton's seat
President Barack Obama UCDW January Notes 2009Leadership Chair, Marcy Goulart, spoke passionately at UCDW's monthly meeting on January 12 for the need to have a highly qualified woman replace Hillary Clinton's Senate seat -- thereby paying homage to the people of NY who utilized this senate seat to select the first woman to represent NY. UCDW members agreed and voted to charge president Julie McQuain with writing a letter to Governor Paterson and the press on behalf of members. UCDW December Notes 2008UCDW held its Annual Holiday Party at New World Home Cooking. Congressman Maurice Hinchey, Ulster County Executive-Elect Mike Hein, and Assembymember-Elect Frank Skartados attended. Nina Sheldon, Charley Kniceley, and Robert Shaut played some great jazz. A hit of the party UCDW Gift Baskets (committee chaired by Gail Kniceley) were filled with donations from UCDW members and local businesses like The Wine Hutch, The Big Cheese and Rhinebeck Artist's Shop. Food collected was delivered to Queens Galley by Jon Senett and new toys went to the Kingston's women's shelter. |
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