2010 Archive of Events and Meetings

Archive of Events:

UCDW Events 2009

Health Care and Single Payer Events

Workshop - Candidate Training for Women 2009

Picnic 2008

 

Labor Day Weekend
Barbeque at the
Gillibrand home
in Hudson

Saturday, September 4th

A Fundraiser for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand


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
General Reception and BBQ: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hudson, New York
Host: $1,000 (write or raise)
VIP: $250
Ticket per person: $100
To RSVP online: www.kirstengillibrand.com/bbq

Download invite and mail-in RSVP


EPA August 12th Pubic Hearing on Hydraulic Fracture Drilling - POSTPONED!

Read story at: http://www.theithacajournal.com/
Read email from EPA


Frack Action Press Conference
City Hall, NYC
August 10 , 2010 at 12 NOON

PROTECTING NEW YORK’S DRINKING WATER
Public Officials Join Actor Mark Ruffalo, Residents & Advocates to Urge Moratorium on Gas Drilling Which Could Pollute NYC’s Drinking Water (New York, NY) Gas drilling in New York could contaminate the drinking water of more than 12 million NYC-area residents.

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
August 4, 2010
10am-10pm

Stop by to say hi and pick up a Frack Fact Sheet. We'll be staffing the Ulster County Democrats table all day.


UCDW Summer Book Discussion

July 14th at 7pm
at Inquiring Minds in Saugerties

We are meeting on Bastille Day, to discuss the new translation of

Simone de Beauvoir's ground shaking
The Second Sex
Learn more at: demwomenny.blogspot.com


July 12, 2010
Meeting notes

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


Download Flyer


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.