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NTDO INVITES YOU TO A PIZZA PARTY |
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Save the Date - Sunday January 10 1:00 - 2:30 for a volunteer appreciation pizza party sponsored by Dean Maragos. The party will be at J.P. McCarthy's Pizza & Grill at 501 Chestnut in Winnetka, right around the corner from the NTDO Office.
The party is for all NTDO volunteers, past and future, to relax, enjoy and get to know each other and our candidates.
There will be no speeches but endorsed candidates or representatives from their campaigns will be there to meet you and bring you up to date on how things are going in the campaign.
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| NTDO NEWS
December 24, 2009
From the Candidates to You: Introducing Candidate for
State Central Committeeman
Bill Brandt
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A Word from Bill Crowley |
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As 10th District State Central Committeeman for the past 10 years, I have devoted my energy to freeing the Republican stranglehold on the 10th District and nurturing a strong, independant Democratic presence. Today, the Democratic Party can proudly point to five state senators, eight state representatives and numerous county, city and village officials in the 10th.
But one Republican refuge has eluded us - the 10th District Congressional seat. Today, we have an open seat and a sterling opportunity. .We must rededicate our energies to this all important goal in 2010. Working together with our new State Central Committeeman, I am confident we can finally realize this goal and claim the 10th Congressional seat for Democrats.
Bill Crowley,
10th District State Central Committeeman (2000 - 2010). |
From the Candidates to You |
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This is the first in our series of issues brought to you from the candidates themselves. In the weeks between now and the primary you will be hearing from the rest of the NTDO endorsed candidates: Dan Seals, David Hoffman, Patrick Keenan-Devlin, Toni Preckwinkel and Pat Quinn.
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Bill Brandt and the Role of the State Central Committeeman |
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On Sunday, December 6 the New Trier Democratic Organization endorsed Bill Brandt for 10th District State Central Committeeman. In response to the endorsement, Brandt says, "Having the support of the New Trier Democrats means a great deal - it's one of the most organized and conscientious Democratic organizations in Illinois. They obviously recognize the significance of this race, despite its down-ballot placement."
The role of the State Central Committeeman is not only to act as a district representative to the Party, but also to serve as an organizer by promoting Party principles and programs within the district. In practice, this means the Committeeman is responsible for assisting in the election of Democratic candidates, particularly those in his district. In order to effectively accomplish this and promote the programs of the Party, the Committeeperson must work, largely through grassroots organizing, to grow and strengthen party organization. Another vital duty of the Committeeman is to develop ways to finance activities and to develop a coordinated finance plan to strengthen and build a more sustainable party. Members of the State Central Committee also plan the State Convention, establish the Party Platform, and work to implement an organized plan to improve the performance of the Democratic Party.
Under the rules of the Illinois Democratic Party, each Congressional District shall be represented by one Committeewoman and one Committeeman. The retirement of former State Central Committeeman Bill Crowley created the vacancy. Lauren Beth Gash, the10th District's State Central Committeewoman, is running unopposed and Bill looks forward to working with her. |
Bill Brandt's Agenda:
Electing More Democrats Today...
Strengthening the Democratic Party for Tomorrow |
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Bill Brandt is running to be our next State Central Committeeman to help 10th District Democrats achieve important immediate goals. Above all, he's ready to help us turn the 10th from "Red to Blue" in 2010-by sending a Democrat to Congress for the first time in more than 30 years.
"People in our community have been waiting more than a generation to send one of our own - a Democrat - to Congress," said Brandt. "I'm ready to work alongside Committeewoman Lauren Beth Gash to help 10th district Democrats unite to achieve that goal in November," he said.
At the same time, Bill Brandt knows that the role of State Central Committeeman can have a long-term impact, too. Brandt said, "Once we've elected Democrats to office; we have to ensure Democrats stay in those positions. I want to make certain that the Democratic Party remains a strong force in the 10th District well into the future- that means bringing the district's current activists together, grassroots organizing to strengthen the party base, and mentoring and empowering our future leaders."
To be a Democrat in the 10th district isn't as lonely as it used to be thanks in large part to local organizations like the New Trier Dems. Brandt plans to draw on the accomplishments of groups like NTDO using them as a model to promote grassroots organizing and enhance widespread participation in our communities and throughout the district.
As a Trustee at Loyola University and a member of the National Advisory Committee for University of California's Institute of Governmental Studies, Bill has devoted himself to promoting and encouraging youth involvement and leadership in the public policy and political arenas. As State Central Committeeman he will build on this role by helping local organizations identify, recruit and empower the next generation of democratic leaders in our community
"My goal is a victory for Democrats in 2010-- and many victories beyond that," he said. "By adding more active Democrats to our ranks and mentoring the next generation of leaders, we can help ensure that the fight for the values we share-- a cleaner environment, a woman's right to choose and issues of economic and social justice-- will continue for years to come." |
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Democrats Endorse Bill |
Democrats from across our community have shown their support for Bill Brandt in his race for State Central Committeeman. They recognize that Bill has the experience to be an effective voice for our party and to help lead our candidates to victory.
The endorsements-- including strong shows of support by the New Trier Democratic Organization and the Democrats of Northfield Township -- also underscore Bill's commitment to fight for change and reform.
"I am gratified to have received the support of these organizations and elected officials not merely because they represent tens of thousands of voters across our district, but-- even more so-- because these Democrats have been at the forefront in the fight for accountability, transparency and for an end to 'politics as usual'," he said.
The list keeps growing. Here are a few of the leaders and organizations who have endorsed Bill Brandt for State Central Committeeman:
New Trier Township Democratic Organization
Democrats of Northfield Township
Personal PAC
Congressman Mike Quigley
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
State Senator Jeff Schoenberg
State Representative Elaine Nekritz
State Representative Mark Walker
Cook County Commissioner Forrest Claypool
And-there are more to come! Be sure to check back at Bill's website www.DemsforBrandt.com in the weeks ahead for more endorsements.
"Bill Brandt has the experience and know-how to be an effective leader representing our area at the state party level. I'm proud to endorse him for State Central Committeeman in the Tenth."
- State Senator Jeff Schoenberg
"Bill Brandt has the energy, enthusiasm, and know-how that we need to turn the 10th district solid blue."
- Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
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Bill Brandt Can Get the Job Done |
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Bill Brandt has long been recruited by state and federal government agencies as well as companies of all sizes to help rescue troubled firms, keep workers in their jobs and save taxpayers millions of dollars.
Bill founded the business consulting firm Development Specialists, Inc. in 1976. Since then, he has been called upon to handle projects of enormous importance to investors, shareholders and the public. In the early 1990s, the Federal Court in Miami turned to Bill to help resolve one of the largest FDIC insured bank failures in our nation's history and protect the assets of middle-income families. In recent years, the State of Ohio turned to Bill to help resolve the "Coin Fund" scandal and to recover millions of dollars of taxpayer monies. Through all of these instances, Bill has gained a reputation for his commitment to honesty and integrity.
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Campaign with the Candidates |
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Phone Bank for Dan Seals!
Every day! We are phone banking and canvassing for Dan each day and night of the week. Please stop by the office in Deerfield or Arlington Heights!
Campaign Office: 405 Lake Cook Road (Second Floor), Deerfield, IL
Arlington Heights Office: 1310 W. Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights
RSVP - info@dansealsforcongress.com or 847-945-8900.
Carbon Footprint Service Event
January 2nd, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
Join us in a discussion about our role in protecting the environment. Listen to presentations by Dan Seals and Adam Borut of Ecohatchery.com about how we can reduce our individual carbon footprints.
RSVP on our website or call the office at 847-945-8900. Hope to see you there!!
Join Dan in Northbrook
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Join Dan for a conversation in Northbrook. Please RSVP on our website or call campaign headquarters 837-945-8900, or email us at info@dansealsforcongress.com.
Patrick Keenan-Devlin
 Music Night with Patrick
Mon, December 28, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
North Shore Hotel, 1611 Chicago Avenue.
Patrick will be singing with piano accompaniment by Roger Hirsch.
Event is open to the public. Bring your friends and family!
Phone Banks
Join Patrick, campaign staff, and other volunteers at headquarters to call 18th district voters at our regular phone banks at our Evanston office, 1630 Orrington and at the NTDO Office at 800 Oak in Winnetka. Bring your cell phone and your laptop if you have one.
Call Kevin Brown, 773-710-2279, for complete information on the phone banks and how to get involved in Patrick's campaign, or e-mail at kevinmitbrown@sbcglobal.net .
Coffees
Tuesday, January 5 7:00 pm - 8:30pm
Coffee at the Home of Tom Nathan
817 Central Ave., Wilmette
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Coffee at the Home of Roberta Rakove
co-hosted by Liz Andrews
Northwestern Community Fundraiser
Thursday, January 7, 2010 6pm - 8pm
At the Home of Cathy Stembridge
2424 Elm Avenue, Evanston
Contribution Levels: Young Alum: $25 Freshman: $50 Sophomore: $75 Junior: $100 Senior: $250-$500
David Hoffman
Two Events at Northfield Dems.
 Join us Wednesday, January 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the Northfield Township Democrats office for a phone bank to let voters know about early voting, which begins Jan. 11.
Northfield Dems HQ, 1926 Waukegan Rd. #310, Glenview, IL 60025
Breakfast Canvass Saturday, January 16
Join us Saturday, January 16th at 10:00 a.m. for a breakfast and canvass for United States Senate candidate David Hoffman. We will have food, strategy and training before we go out and meet voters in targeted precincts. For those who can't walk we will also have a phonebank. Please RSVP to Karen@hoffmanforillinois.com
Please RSVP for all events at Karen@hoffmanforillinois.com or (312) 784-0921.
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NTDO Endorsed Candidates
Pat Quinn: Governor
David Hoffman: U. S. Senator
Patrick Keenan-Devlin:18th Leg District
Bill Brandt: State Central Committeeman
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Democratic candidates running unopposed in the primary who are endorsed by the NTDO are:
· Janice D. Schakowsky, 9th U.S. Congressional District
· Lisa Madigan, State of Illinois, Attorney General
· Jesse White, State of Illinois Secretary of State
· Daniel K. Biss, 17th State Representative District
· Karen May, 58th State Representative District
· David D. Orr, Cook County Clerk
· Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer
· Jennifer Bishop Jenkins, County Brd Comm 14th District
· Dean Maragos, New Trier Township Committeeman
· Lauren Beth Gash, State Central Committeewoman |
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Bill Brandt Can Get the Job Done |
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Bill Brandt has long been recruited by state and federal government agencies as well as companies of all sizes to help rescue troubled firms, keep workers in their jobs and save taxpayers millions of dollars. Bill founded the business consulting firm Development Specialists, Inc. in 1976. Since then, he has been called upon to handle projects of enormous importance to investors, shareholders and the public. In the early 1990s, the Federal Court in Miami turned to Bill to help resolve one of the largest FDIC insured bank failures in our nation's history and protect the assets of middle-income families. In recent years, the State of Ohio turned to Bill to help resolve the "Coin Fund" scandal and to recover millions of dollars of taxpayer monies. Through all of these instances, Bill has gained a reputation for his commitment to honesty and integrity.
 In his nonpaid and volunteer role as Chairman of the Illinois Finance Authority, Brandt has helped bring credibility and efficiency to one of the nation's largest self-financed entities principally engage in issuing taxable and tax-exempt bonds, making loans, and investing capital for businesses, non-profit organizations and local government. In deciding to accept the appointment, Brandt says, "The IFA is much too important an institution and service provider to ignore. It is an essential piece to the economic vitality of Illinois and to its people." Since the start of his appointment in 2008, Bill has spent more than 1,500 nonpaid hours working to improve the IFA for the people of Illinois.
Candidates at every level recognize Bill Brandt as someone who has the willingness to put in the hours and who has the resourcefulness to pull people together and get things done. Congressman Quigley stated, "Having worked with Bill I know he is a man of his word- committed and hard working. He was an invaluable asset to my campaign and I look forward to working with him in the future." Bill Brandt has been brought onto Presidential, Senatorial, Congressional and Local campaigns to help candidates win. "Bill's advice and involvement are crucial to Democrats getting elected," claimed State Rep. Elaine Nekritz. Brandt understands the importance of grassroots Democratic organizing and believes a strong State Central Committeeman could work to help elect more Democrats in our local city and township governments.
Bill will be a State Central Committeeman who has a proven track record of getting involved, putting in the hours and getting things done, while preserving the integrity of any campaign. |
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NTDO Seeks New Administrative Assistant |
Our extremely knowledgeable and much loved administrative assistant is retiring after seven years of service to NTDO. We are looking for someone who is familiar with our organization and who can keep it running smoothly. The position involves keeping volunteers, committees and projects organized and on schedule and staffing our office each week day morning from 9:00 am to noon. This is a paid position and will start in January.
If you are interested or know someone who would be interested, please e-mail the name and phone number of the applicant to newtrierdems@sbcglobal.net . | |
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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