Tues 9/26 at Library at 6:45 pm - September Meeting

Written by: Katherine Wallace on Sep 25, 2006 5:18 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Progressive Democrats of Somerville

Hi PDS,

PDS will hold its regular General September Monthly Meeting on the Fourth Tuesday of the Month, September 26. PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION and TIME for this meeting! We will be meeting at the Somerville Public Library on Highland Ave (near City Hall and the High School). Accessible by bus via Highland Ave from Davis Square.

Our meeting time begins 15 minutes early to accommodate the Library closing time so we will begin at 6:45 pm and end by 8:45 pm.

It has been a pretty good September so far with a huge win for Deval Patrick as the Democratic Nominee for Governor. I know that many many PDSers were out working hard for this and in other important progressive races all around. It all makes a difference. Thanks to all.

As many of you know, we have two seats on the Steering Committee available and we are going to hold a vote to fill them on 9/26. If you are interested and have any questions please feel free to contact us.

PDS Meeting Agenda
September 26, 2006
6:45 pm to 8:45 pm
Somerville Public Library
79 Highland Avenue

Introductions and Question of the Month (10 min)
Can you tell us about an interesting moment you experienced on Primary Election Day such as an interaction with a voter or election official or fun moments at a victory party?

Elections
a) Deval Patrick and Mass Victory 06 (10 min)
We are very excited that our endorsed candidate Deval Patrick is the Democratic Nominee, but the election isn't over yet. The Patrick/Murray Campaign is now working with Mass Victory 06 to take back the Governor's office from the Republicans. We all need to work together to achieve our goal.
b) Congress (5 min)
When Congressman Michael Capuano visited us earlier this year, we pledged to take a day to go to a nearby state and canvass for Democratic Congressional Candidates so that the Democrats can take back the House from the Republicans. I spoke to him last week and he is planning on organizing some trips to key locations in New Hampshire.
c) PDS Elections (15 min)
We will solicit nominations and if any are put forward, we will vote to fill these open positions.
i) Co-Chair of the Endorsements Committee to serve along with Co-Chair Michael Conlon endorsements@pdsomerville.org
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ii) Co-Chair of the Membership Committee to serve along with Co-Chair Greg Dennis membership@pdsomerville.org


Issues (40 min)
a) November Ballot Questions - Andy will let us know what questions you will see on your November ballot. Bring your Voter Guide if you got one in the mail from the Secretary of State's office.
b) Budget Update - What is the next step after our successful summer budget forum?
c) Jail Update - We've heard from Senator Barrios, Rep Toomey and Sherriff DiPaola. What's new in the plan for the Jail?
d) Participation - Issues are a big issue in Somerville. How can our Issues and Membership Committees increase participation and activism?

Committees and Commissions
a) What City Committees and Commissions (15 min) do PDS Members belong to? Which ones would PDS members like to participate in? There is a lot more to this City than the Mayor, Aldermen and School Committee. Committees, Commissions and other Boards make decisions and help our City government get things done. www.ci.somerville.ma.us/Boards.c...
b) Human Rights Commission Conversations Project (10 Min) - Cesar will talk about the Conversations Project that the Human Rights Commission will be holding in March 2007. "Young Somerville: Challenges and Changes"
www.ci.somerville.ma.us/CoS_Cont...
c) Somerville Commission for Women (5 min)- Katie will tell you about two upcoming events in October
i) Meeting to Discuss the Wall of Respect for Women October 3 Ciampa Manor 6:30 pm
ii) Vigil for victims of Domestic Violence October 11, Davis Square 6:00 pm

Plus/Delta (5 min)

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Location: Somerville, MA 02144