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 March 4, 2009
Center for Change health care discussion California Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Prop 8:
Live Broadcast at the C4C

What: CA Supreme Court: Oral arguments on Prop 8.
Where: Center for Change, Monterey Peninsula, 60 Bonifacio Plaza, Monterey
When: Thursday, March 5th
  • 9 am -12 noon (Live) with commentary by Joel Franklin, professor of constitutional law and author of the Monterey College of Law's Amicus brief in the Prop 8 cases.
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  • 6-9 pm (Rebroadcast) with commentary by law professors Michelle Welsh and Kathy Stoner of the Monterey College of Law who will have attended the Supreme Court hearing in person earlier in the day.
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Detail: The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in three cases  challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 8, a statewide ballot  initiative that was passed by a majority of California voters in November  2008.

On November 5, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Lambda Legal, and the ACLU filed a writ petition with the California Supreme Court seeking to invalidate Proposition 8, representing Equality California and six same-sex couples who want to marry in California.
The California Supreme Court has also agreed to hear two other challenges filed on the same day: one filed by the City and County of San Francisco (joined by Santa Clara County and the City of Los Angeles, and subsequently by Los Angeles County and other local governments); and another filed by a private attorney.
Serving as co-counsel on the case with NCLR, Lambda Legal, and the ACLU are the Law Office of David C. Codell, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.
Assemblymember Anna Caballero Dr. Carroll Estes on The Economic Meltdown and Threats to Social Security and Medicare

What: Carmel Area Democratic Womens Luncheon Club
When: Thursday, March 12th, Social hour starts at 11:30 am, followed by lunch at noon.
Where: Poseidon Room of La Playa Hotel in Carmel.
Lunch is $28 per person.
The Carmel Area Democratic Women's Luncheon Club will host Carroll Estes,  PhD, Professor of Sociology at UCSF and Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.

Dr. Estes will talk about the impact the current economic crisis is having on Social Security and Medicare. Dr. Estes will also preview the future of these programs under the Obama administration.

Dr. Estes is a nationally recognized expert on aging and has served as a consultant to U. S. Commissioners of Social Security and to U. S. Senate and House Committees on Aging for more than two decades.  She is the founding and first director of the Institute for Health & Aging (1979-1998), and the past chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (1981-1992), School of Nursing, UCSF. 

Reservations can be made by sending payment to CADWLC, Box 223003, Carmel, 93922.
Reservations must be received by March 9.
Supervisor Jane Parker Upcoming Events

Community Meeting on the County Budget
Hosted by Supervisor Jane Parker
Sunday, March 8th from 3 pm - 5pm
Marina Library Meeting Room,
190 Seaside Circle

Supervisor Jane Parker is inviting all Monterey County residents to learn more about the County Budget and share their thoughts and ideas at a Community Meeting on Sunday, March 8th. Learn about the challenges that lie ahead, be part of a solution that preserves jobs, and maintains essential public services.

Please RSVP to jane.parker@co.monterey.ca.us or at 883-7570.  If you are not able to attend, submit your ideas directly to Supervisor Parker via email at jane.parker@co.monterey.ca.us or via mail to 2616 First Avenue, Marina, CA 93933.

Board of Supervisor Agenda Review
March 15nd, 5pm
Mountain Mike's Pizza, 266 Reservation Rd # D

Every Sunday evening prior to a Board of Supervisors Meeting, Supervisor Jane Parker hosts an agenda review meeting where she  answers questions, and talks with residents about their thoughts and priorities. The agenda reviews are held at .

For more information contact Supervisor Parker's Coastal Office at 2616 1st Street, Marina CA 93933. Phone: 831.883.7570; Email: jane.parker@co.monterey.ca.us; Website: http://www.janeparker.org/
Our Health, Our Country:  Panel Discussion at CSUMB
When: Tuesday, March 10, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Where: CSUMB, Tanimura and Antle Memorial Family Library, Rm. 1188
 
Panelists will describe their health care experiences in other states and in other countries.  Information on health care alternatives will be provided. Community members are invited to tell their story on ways to improve our current health care system in California and across the United States.

The event is hosted by the CSUMB Demottercrats and co-sponsored by the Monterey County Young Democrats and the Healthcare Action Team of the Center for Change.
Directions to CSUMB and the Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library
camp obama Camp Obama - Campaign Skills Training Day
Co-sponsored by the California Democratic Party, Organize for America, the Monterey and Santa Cruz County Democratic Central Committees.

Saturday, March 28, 2009
Morning Sessions: 8:30 am to noon
Lunch: Noon
Program: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Afternoon Sessions: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
Social: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Location: Monterey County Sheriff Posse Grounds
395 Old Natividad Road, Salinas, CA

This one day Camp Obama is geared to any activist who wants to create change. Work with  experts, role play with neighbors, and learn the skills to change your country and your community.

The Camp Obama includes instruction on:
· Planning high impact events like phone banks and walking door-to-door
· Developing relationships with local groups
· Finding and keeping new volunteers
· Targeting specific voters, groups and communities to build support
· Delivering messages that resonate in print and in person

For more information contact CDP Regional Director Shawn Bagley at 831-262-0367 or bagleys@redshift.com.
There is a suggested donation of $30.00. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. Make checks payable to MCDCC and mail to Shawn Bagley, 17562 Hillcrest Drive, Salinas, CA 93908. Online registration is coming soon.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Centers for Change are always looking for volunteer helpers.

Our next volunteer orientation: 
Saturday, February 21, 10am
Center for Change, Monterey Peninsula at 60 Bonifacio Plaza.

Click to sign up for the volunteer orientation.

Here are some volunteer positions we are actively recruiting for right now:
  • Webmaster and web content editor
  • HQ Computer Supporter
  • HQ Telecommunications Support
  • AV Coordinator
  • E-Newsletter Editor, Reporter and Photographer, Graphic Artist
  • Film Night Coordinator
  • HQ Custodian
  • HQ Handyperson (filled, thank you Jim!)
  • HQ Recycling/ Waste Manager
Complete a volunteer application or send us an e-mail at volunteers@montereycountydemocrats.org if you would like more information.
Centers for Change Wish List
Here are some of the high-priority items on our Centers' Wishlist:
  • Utility Shelving for storage room (see sample to the right)
  • Flat panel computer screens
  • 2-Line phone system with cordless handsets.
  • Color laser printer
  • Kitchen cart
  • Sidewalk sign
Send an e-mail to Vinz.Koller@montereycountydemocrats.org with contact information and specifications if you are able to donate any of these to the Center for Change.