NTDO NEWS
October 7, 2009 |
| This month the entire Senate begins moving toward agreement on a health care reform bill for America. Progressive Senators Sherrod Brown, Jay Rockefeller, and Russ Feingold are organizing their colleagues to fight for the public health insurance option. If you are among the 65% of Americans who believe a public option should be a part of any meaningful reform to our present insurance company dominated system, now's the time to speak out. You can make your views known to our state's senior senator, Dick Durbin. As one of the Senate's leaders, his support will make a difference. Senator Durbin can be reached at: 202-224-2152. |
The big NTDO Endorsement Meeting will be on Dec. 6 -- Every "member in good standing" can vote. Are you one?
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The general membership meeting to endorse 2010 Democratic Primary candidates will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2pm. at the Winnetka Community House. -- This is a revised date. The original date for the meeting was Dec. 13.
There will be brief
presentations from key Democratic Primary candidates, discussion from the floor and then members will vote by secret ballot
on which of these candidates the NTDO should endorse. Endorsement
requires a 60% vote of all NTDO "members in good standing" attending
the meeting. Candidates who are endorsed will receive the public
support of the NTDO including our grassroots efforts.
To be a voting
"member in good standing" requires paid-up annual dues status more than
30 days before the Endorsement Meeting ($35 individual, $50 family) or
active volunteer involvement with the organization over the past 12
months. You should be receiving a membership letter in the next few days with an enclosed form for renewing membership. Or, you can visit the ntdo.org website Home page and click on the Contribute link in the right-hand column.
The meeting will begin promptly at 2:00pm so plan to arrive early to sign-in and pick up your voting materials.
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Upcoming events for
Democratic Primary candidates:
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Dan Hynes (candidate for Illinois Governor)
Campaign Office Grand Opening.
Saturday, October 10, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
57 W. Grand Ave., Suite 300 in Chicago
Click Here to RSVP.
Dan Seals (candidate for 10th Congressional District seat)
House Party with Dan in Northbrook
Tuesday, October 13, 7:30 PM
1965 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook
For more information or to RSVP click here or call 847-945-8900.
The Seals Petition Drive Continues -- on October 10th a Notary
will be available at Seals Headquarters from 9:30-11:30 for return of completed signature sheets. You can partner with others to go out walking then too. Office HQ: 405 Lake Cook Road, Suite 205A, Deerfield. 847-945-8900
Julie Hamos (candidate for 10th Congressional District seat) Canvassing is set to begin this weekend.
To volunteer and for information call:
847-550-3777.
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Petition forms for most Democratic Primary candidates are available at the NTDO office.
If you would like to help a candidate you support, call the office Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 9 a.m and noon to find out which petition forms are available. 847-446-8030 |
About Us:
The New Trier Democratic Organization is made up of hundreds of grassroots volunteers dedicated to advancing progressive ideals through the political process. We welcome your participation.
Sincerely,
Bill Crowley, Committeeman New Trier Township
We are located at 800 Oak Street in Winnetka, IL. Ph: 847-446-8030
Office hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. -- 9am-Noon
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