2010 Archive of Events and Meetings Archive of Events: Health Care and Single Payer Events Workshop - Candidate Training for Women 2009
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UCDW ANNUAL We are celebrating the holidays in our new meeting place at UCDC Storefront HQ. As always we'll feature our beautiful Holiday Gift baskets for you to bid on. Join us for drinks and appetizers. Please bring a non-perishable food item for our local food pantry - Queens Galley Kitchen. Suggested donation: $10 per person. Renew your UCDW membership now for the New Year at early bird discount. RSVP Gail: (845) 658-8055 or email event@ucdw.org. LOCATION: HOLIDAY GIFT BASKET MAKING PARTY We're putting together our fundraising baskets in preparation for our Holiday party. Help us assemble and decorate our baskets. Or just drop off donations (new items only), pretty fillings for inclusion in one of our 10 themed baskets.
Let us know if you're coming and/or dropping off basket items.Call Gail (845) 658-8055 or email event@ucdw.org. LOCATION:
November UCDW Meeting Notes LOCATION: KINGSTON We discussed the meaning of the election and the impact of UCDW's Election newspaper. We also discussed plans for UCDW's annual holiday party. In Ulster County, Sheriff Paul Van Blacum and Comptroller Elliott Auerbach won re-election. Judge Wendy Ricks was elected to Saugerties Town Justice and Judge Larry Ball elected to Kingston City Court. Kevin Cahill was re-elected to State Assembly. Congressman Maurice Hinchey withstood a major assault from the right. Our Senators, Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer were elected with seeming ease. We have a new Democratic Governor, Attorney General and our old trusty State Comptroller. As Democrats, we have much to be proud of.
Hear from our progressive candidates and elected officials, including Meet David Sager, who been fighting Hydro-fracking in Sullivan County Meet Harley Doles who is challenging Also, on hand will be Assemblymember Kevin Cahill, Lew Kirschner and Frankie Ray will be at the grill! Enjoy good eats, light jazz, bake sale, and Keegan Ale. Meet us under the big pavilion. Come rain or shine. RSVP (or volunteer to bake or help) at event@ucdw.org
NEWLY RESCHEDULED MEETING INFO: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected a new venue and dates for the public meeting on EPA’s upcoming hydraulic fracturing study originally scheduled for August 12, 2010. EPA will now hold 4 identical sessions during a two day session
Monday, September 13, 2010 Individuals may pre-register for the meetings online at http://hfmeeting.cadmusweb.com Learn more about the postponed August 12 Meeting transition and get info about submitting comments directly to the EPA are onthe UCDW Frack Page. Get the UCDW FRACK FACTS sheet.
September Meeting Notes We met at Ulster County Democratic Campaign HQ (Storefront) 32 John StKINGSTON, NY and discussed the upcoming UCDW Picnic and our UCDW newspaper issues section and fundraising while many of our members made GOTV calls from Hinchey HQ. A very productive evening!
Ulster County Democratic Women, along with Kathleen H. Dittus, Esq., is proud to be one of the Host Committees sponsoring this event. VIP Reception and Photo line: 4:00pm - 4:30pm Download invite and mail-in RSVP EPA August 12th Pubic Hearing on Hydraulic Fracture Drilling - POSTPONED! Read story at: http://www.theithacajournal.com/ Frack Action Press Conference PROTECTING NEW YORK’S DRINKING WATER Putting public safety over the interests of gas companies, the Senate Democratic Majority has passed legislation mandating a temporary moratorium on gas drilling (“hydro-fracking”) to ensure adequate time to research safety measures and regulations. However, that legislation also requires passage in the other house before it can be sent to the Governor’s desk for approval. Urging immediate action on this much-needed moratorium, Senators and other public officials will be joined by actor and Hudson Valley resident Mark Ruffalo (“The Kids Are All Right”, “Shutter Island”), environmental advocates and others who recognize our residents, city and state cannot afford to rush into drilling. Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. (D-Queens); Senator Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan); Senator Velmanette Montgomery (D-Brooklyn); Senator Kevin Parker (D-Brooklyn); Senator Bill Perkins (D-Harlem); Senator Diane J. Savino (D-Staten Island ; Senator Daniel Squadron (D-Brooklyn/Manhattan); City Council Speaker Christine Quinn; Mark Ruffalo, Actor, Advocate, Hudson Valley resident; Susan Zimet, Co-Director Frack Action and Ulster County Legislator; Julia Walsh, Co-Director Frack Action; Craig and Julie Sautner, Residents of Dimock, PA where drilling is already underway; National Resource Defense Council; Environmental advocates and concerned residents. August Meeting Notes
Our guest speakers were Stef Goodsell, Women's Outreach Coordinator for Senator Kirstin Gillibrand and Judge Wendy Ricks. We endorsed Judge Wendy Ricks for Saugerties Town Justice. UCDW members Roz Stark and Allison Wilbur reported on the Eddyville mining project. We tied up loose ends on our upcoming Picnic Fundraiser happening September 19. Meet us at the Ulster County Fair! Wednesday
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July 14th at 7pm We are meeting on Bastille Day, to discuss the new translation of Simone de Beauvoir's ground shaking |
July 12, 2010
Meeting notes
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David Sager visited UCDW and won our endorsement. David Sager has Ulster County's approval to challenge John Bonacic in the upcoming State Senate election as the Democratic challenger. This is in addition to the support from Sullivan and Delaware counties. Visit him online at: www.sagerforsenate2010.com |
We worked on fundraising ideas and strategies for the upcoming election.Location: KINGSTON
Democratic Headquarters
275 Fair St. Suite 14,
Kingston, NY 12401
WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
presents
AWARD WINNING ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTARY
with Maurice Hinchey
Saturday, July 17, 7:30pm
Harry Simon Auditorium
Onteora High School
4166 State Route 28
Boiceville, NY 12412
Suggested donation of $5
An important and timely exposé, GASLAND, reveals the practices of the largest domestic natural gas drilling boom in history. Developed by Halliburton, “Hydraulic Fracturing,” or "fracking," has swept across the United States, opening up new territory in 34 states to extensive drilling, including the Marcellus Shale, a vast formation that underlies most of New York and Pennsylvania, as well as the New York watershed and the Catskills/Poconos. A Q&A with director Josh Fox and Congressman Maurice Hinchey will follow the screening. Visit: www.gaslandthemovie.com.
UCDW
Monthly Meeting
Monday, June 14, 2010
7PM
Topic Discussion:
Our Bodies, Our Health
Health Reform's Impact on Women's Health Care
Guest Speaker:
Lois Uttley
Co-Founder, Raising Women's Voices
for the Health Care We Need
LOCATION: Rosendale Community Center, Rosendale NY
Workshop
THE MECHANICS OF WINNING!
For Women & Men who are committed
to getting Democratic Candidates elected!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
10:30 am —3:00 pm
Rosendale Community center
1055 Route 32, Rosendale NY 12472
★ Carrying Petitions
★ Fundraising
★ Voter Data Analysis
★ Strategies
★ GOTV and more
Successful campaign coordinators
and a BOE expert will answer your questions
$10 per person / light lunch, coffee & tea served
For more information contact
Marcy Goulart, Leadership Chair: marcygoulart@yahoo.com
RSVP to Gail Kniceley (845-658-8055)
or event@ucdw.org
See map to Rosendale Center
May Meeting Notes
Lori Dubord, a representative from Congressman Hinchey's office discussed the new Health Care Legislation and answered questions. AG Democratic candidates visited us.
April Annual Meeting Notes
Annual Meeting election of UCDW officers. Theresa Regan and Julie McQuain continue as vice-president and member-at-large respectively. UCDW welcomes new secretary Amee Peterson.
Ulster County legislator, Susan Zimet, led discussion on Fracking and the danger it presents to drinking water both in upstate NY and NYC. Also, discussed Susan's efforts in NYS tax reform.
March Meeting Notes
We celebrated Women's History Month and International Women's Day and got a visit from Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor Chris St. Lawrence.
February Meeting Notes
Discussed possible events for 2010, including UCDW's annual picnic scheduled for September 19, 2010 at Cantine Field.
January Meeting Notes
Discussed 2009 accomplishments and looked forward to support our candidates in 2010.