CA 29th delivers 270 signatures from Pasadena Area DFA

Written by: Bev Huntsberger on Feb 27, 2008 1:09 PM EST

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

270 DFA members from congressional district CA-29 signed the Voters Decide petition and we delivered it to the Pasadena office of Congressman Adam Schiff. We admit it! We had it a little easier than most - it was sunny and 75 degrees in Pasadena - a great day to walk around town!

We emphasized that the signatures were from Democracy For America members who live and vote in Congressman Schiff's district, and they expect him to represent the voters will at the Democratic convention, when casting his vote as a superdelegate.

Photo #1: Bev Huntsberger with petition, Maddie Gavel-Briggs and Fred Mazie meeting outside the congressman's office building on Raymond Ave.

Photo #2: Fred, Bev and Patrick Briggs (Chapter Coordinator for DFA-Pasadena) standing in front of the congressman's U.S. House of Representatives office seal, just before presenting the petition.

Be a Voters Hero! Phone from Home for Debra Bowen

Written by: Bev Huntsberger on Oct 20, 2006 2:51 PM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

Here is a message from Debra Bowen (MY HERO! :) ... this is a great opportunity to do some phone banking from home at your convenience for a candidate we can be truly proud of! On election day, we can all celebrate the fact that will helped save our voting system! Please follow the link to the PHONE FROM HOME page on the Debra Bowen campaign site. The Vote You Save will be YOUR OWN!
- Bev
ps. You can also watch the debate from the campaign site...
www.debrabowen.com/...

Forwarded Message from Debra Bowen
- - -
On Wednesday, I debated my Republican opponent, appointed Secretary of State Bruce McPherson. The debate gave me a great opportunity to highlight our differences and to demonstrate why I am the best qualified candidate to clean up our elections system.

As I said in Wednesday's debate, the only way to restore confidence in our country's voting systems is to open things up -- let citizens observe every part of the process, from the certification of systems to the audits after the election. The only thing about voting that should stay a secret is the way in which a voter casts his or her ballot.

Secretary of State McPherson has certified voting machines, including Diebold, that are insecure and unreliable, with a litany of proven and well-documented flaws -- and before the public had any opportunity to see the review he relied on. That study determined that a hack of a mock election conducted in Florida by Finnish programmer Harry Hursti worked, and also found "another category of more serious vulnerabilities...that go well beyond what Mr. Hursti demonstrated, and yet require no more access to the voting system than he had. These vulnerabilities are consequences of bugs -- 16 in all."

When the security conditions McPherson imposed to safeguard the system against those bugs were violated, he took no action. When poll workers were instructed not to use paper back up ballots, he took no action. When a voting machine that was used all day in the June primary reported no votes cast at the close of the election, he took no action.

At the same time, McPherson implemented a new voter registration database that prevented nearly 26,000 new registrants in LA County from voting in the June primary. McPherson's regulations made it so difficult that only 263 out of those 26,000 voted even though they were legally entitled to do so.

Given an opportunity to acknowledge a single one of these failures in leadership during Wednesday's debate, McPherson refused to. In fact, he warmly embraced these flawed voting systems. What's more, he accused me of seeking to disenfranchise blind and disabled voters by daring to question the integrity of error-plagued voting machines! As I said Wednesday, that was clearly not McPherson's finest moment in public service. Blind and disabled voters, just like all other voters, deserve to vote in manner than will accurately and securely record their votes.

But McPherson did say something I agreed with: "The biggest difference of opinion I have with Debra is that she doesn't trust the systems, and I do." I couldn't have said it better myself! Our voting system isn't designed to run on trust. It's designed to run on proof and verification -- for the very same reason that we have a government of checks and balances.

Unfortunately, Bruce McPherson hasn't followed the critical advice of President Ronald Reagan: trust but verify. Play, but cut the cards. Californians deserve that much from their Secretary of State.

I was very pleased with the outcome of Wednesday's debate. If you have some time and want to watch more of the debate, you can do so here on the Bowen Blog.
www.debrabowen.com/...

Now with only 18 days left before Election Day -- and millions of absentee ballots already distributed to voters across California -- it's up to you and me to get our message out.

So please, sign up for our "Phone From Home" program to contact undecided voters near you. And contribute $100, $50, $25, or whatever you can afford to help power our campaign here in the homestretch.
www.debrabowen.com/...

Finally, let me just say how grateful I am for all of the grassroots support I've received from across California and across the country. I'm honored by the trust that you have placed in me, and I'll do everything I can to repay that trust.

On to victory!

Debra Bowen
California State Senator
www.debrabowen.com/...

P.S. Help me spread the word. Please forward this email to everyone you know!

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Invite your friends and family to join Debra Bowen's campaign for Secretary of State today!

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Greenwald in Person / Iraq for Sale screening in Beverly Hills

Written by: Bev Huntsberger on Oct 5, 2006 12:25 AM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

Presented by SoCal Grassroots

Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers -
the story of what happens to everyday
Americans when corporations go to war.

Q & A after the film, with acclaimed director Robert Greenwald
(Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed and Uncovered).

WHAT: Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers
WHEN: Wednesday, October 11 at 8:00 PM
WHERE: Fine Arts Theater
8556 Wilshire Blvd. (just west of LaCienega)
Beverly Hills, California 90211

RSVP before all the seats are gone!

$10 Donation to SoCal Grassroots

Go to the link below:

iraqforsale.bravenewtheaters.com...

or e-mail me at susieshannon@comcast.net or call me at (323) 939-5475.

Thanks.

Susie Shannon
susieshannon@comcast.net
(323) 939-5475

Attend October 4th Pasadena Area Chapter Meeting

Written by: Bev Huntsberger on Oct 2, 2006 4:46 PM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

Dear Member,

Please attend our October 4th Pasadena Area Chapter Meeting,
(this Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm). Get more details and RSVP at:
www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=137...

Join us at The Spot (formally the Vintage Cafe)
2032 N Lincoln Ave, Pasadena 91103
for a buffet of enchiladas and salad, plus tea and coffee for $10.

Agenda
- - - -
BALLOT INITIATIVE Recommendations from our Research Committee.
Results from our new member SURVEY.
Video clips of Keith OLBERMANN commentaries.
Search Process for our Next Chapter Coordinator.

Join us and bring a guest or two ... See you there!

NOTE: Regarding the November Meeting - the next chapter meeting after this one will be held on November 8th, which is the second Weds, instead of the first.

Invite your friends and Join us Weds night!

Written by: Bev Huntsberger on Sep 26, 2006 11:09 AM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

Dear Member,

Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 7:00 PM.
Attend a FREE showing of:

PBS Frontline: Karl Rove - The Architect (2005).

at:
Hey! That's Amore! Cafe
27 E. Holly St.
Pasadena CA 91103

The acclaimed PBS show "Frontline" takes on Karl Rove, so to speak, in this insightful profile of the man dubbed the architect of President George W. Bush's return to the White House. As chief adviser and strategist, Rove has been a controversial figure in Washington. Get to know the very private politico largely believed to be one of the most powerful men of the Republican party, and see how he made his way to the top of the political chain.
Runtime: 60 mins.

RSVP at:
www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=131...
or Call Hey That's Amore Cafe at
626-844-8716

Amore Cafe has great salads, sandwiches, coffee drinks and more, so arrive early for some Solidarity Chowing Down! :)

C U there!

Attend DVD night! (Weds, Sept 27th)

Written by: Bev Huntsberger on Sep 19, 2006 7:37 PM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

Dear Member,

Please attend DVD night! on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=131...

What: DVD night! Weds, Sept 27th
When: Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Hey! That's Amore! Cafe
27 E. Holly St.
Pasadena CA 91103

Free, public event. Invite your friends. Remember to send us a headcount via the RSVP link.

Join New Committees!

Written by: Bev Huntsberger on Sep 14, 2006 6:56 AM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

Comprising the backbone of DFA-Pasadena's revised organizational structure, are the following six Standing Committees which were presented at the September 6th Chapter meeting.

The Steering Committee welcomes you to join any Committee that interests you, and help meet our exciting goals for 2006/2007. Please reply soon to this email, indicating your interest in one or more of these Committees. The first Committee meetings will be held starting next week (time and location TBD).

- - 6 NEW STANDING COMMITTEES - - JOIN NOW!

* CAMPAIGN - Coordinates Resources to affect Campaigns, including active support for candidates in specific races and ballot initiatives.

* EVENTS - Confirm Guests, Identify, set up and strike Locations and Handle Refreshments. Responsibilities are focused on event-related, physical logistics and scheduling tasks that are not normally covered by another Committee.

* FINANCE - Budget / Accounting / Fundraising / Dues / Treasury / PAC rules.

* INFORMATION - Maintain Member Directories, Event and Meeting Calendars, Donor Contact Lists and other Information databases.

* OUTREACH - Coordinate Press Releases and inspire the broader community to join, contribute and participate.

* RESEARCH - Review and advise on Political Issues of the Day.

Pasadena Area September Chapter Meeting on September 6!

Written by: Bev Huntsberger on Sep 2, 2006 12:20 AM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

Dear Member,

Please attend Pasadena Area September Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=121...

When: Wednesday, September 6, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Hey! That's Amore! Cafe
27 E. Holly St.
Pasadena CA 91103

Presentations will include sneak peeks at the current developments of
several ad hoc committees, including our new Standing Committee
structure. Breakout sessions will offer unique opportunities to take
leading roles in the direction of these new Committees.

Also, get previews of several strategic objectives we have moved
forward on, and our recently finished Membership Survey that will go
out to members next week.

WHERE -
"Hey That's Amore!" Cafe
(PW voted Best in Pasadena Independent coffee house)

We have reserved the venue for our meeting from 7 - 9 pm.
$ 7 cover includes antipasto buffet, tea and coffee.
Salads, Sandwiches and Specialty drinks purchased separately.
Amore is open all day, consider arriving early to relax and chat.

Bev

Special guest Cynthia Matthews at Weds Chapter Meeting

Written by: Bev Huntsberger on Jul 31, 2006 5:39 PM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

ANNOUNCEMENT:
Special guest Cynthia Matthews, Democratic candidate for the 26th CD is going to talk about her campaign on Wednesday is August 2nd at our August Chapter Meeting.

Other Topics will include the results of this month's Visioning Meeting, a summary of DemFest, precinct walking and precinct operations, campaigns, Clean Money and a new membership survey.

PLEASE RSVP at:
www.dfalink.com/events.php...

The Vintage Cafe on North Lincoln Ave in Pasadena will open just for us and serve a deli sandwich and salad buffet. There will be a $13 cover that includes the buffet, dessert, water, tea and decaf coffee.

The Vintage is located at 2032 N. Lincoln Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103. DIRECTIONS: From Pasadena or Eagle Rock, Take the 210 West. (or 210 East, from La Canada).

Use either the Lincoln Exit or the Arroyo / Windsor Exit, and head North (toward the mountains).
From Windsor: turn right onto Woodbury, and then right onto Lincoln Ave.

Support Altadena Town Council Elections

Written by: Bev Huntsberger on Jun 16, 2006 4:18 PM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Pasadena

Our chapter of DFA is gaining a reputation for engaging in local issues and supporting democracy. With Altadena Town Council elections coming up on June 24th, there is plenty to do over the next week and on Election Day, with opportunities for everyone, including spreading the word to Get out the Vote!

There are many new candidates who deserve our support. Seven like-minded neighbors are each running for a seat on the Altadena Town Council this year, and we can help elect all seven! So, please volunteer any amount of time you can to help make phone calls and distribute flyers.

To find out what you can do to help, please send your NAME and PHONE number to:
vote@pagesforpeople.com

And if you live in Altadena, Remember to vote on JUNE 24th!

I know we are all over-worked and under-paid, but I am reminded of the words of Coretta Scott King...
" ... let us walk together, and don't get weary. ..."

We can help each other bring about a better future!