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NTDO NEWS
March 3, 2010
Recounting, reforming, rewarding, refurnishing... check the index on the left. How will you get involved in the process this week? |
Judicial candidate Abbey Romanek
could use your help for a recount.
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 When the final primary election votes were tallied, just 48 votes separated New Trier Dems member Abbey Romanek from her opponent. The two judicial candidates received a total of 22,350 votes with less than two-tenths of a percentage point separating them. A shift of 25 votes could mean a victory for Abbey. A recount will be held in March and volunteers are being sought to help in that process. To find out how you can
help contact Abbey asap.
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Jennifer Bishop Jenkins
Loop fundraiser March 4 --
Campaign planning meeting March 7
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 Electing Jennifer Bishop Jenkins to the Cook County Board of Commissioners will add a thoughtful, progressive to the County Board. And we all know we need that. You have two opportunities to help Jennifer right now:
A Loop fundraiser --
March 4, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 20 N. Clark, Suite 3100. Host: John Corbett, Corbett and Ashe
R.S.V.P. 847-446-7073 or Jennifer4CookCty@aol.com
www.JenniferBishopJenkins.com
Join Richard A. Devine, former Cook County States Atty. Larry Suffredin, Cook County Commissioner. Toni Preckwinkle Cook County Board President Candidate.A Campaign Planning Meeting --
Sunday, March 7, 7:00 pm at the NTDO office, 800 Oak St., Winnetka. |
Act now to support Representative Karen May and Senator Heather Steans campaign finance reform bills. They will limit party leader contributions in general elections.
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 Last fall the State Legislature passed and the Governor signed legislation that places limits on contributions that individuals, corporations, unions and associations, and PACs can make to candidates and political parties in primary and general elections. Limits for contributions from political party and legislative caucus committees were also set -- but only for primary elections, not for general elections.
Now HB 6200 and SB 2532 are being sponsored by Democratic Representative May and Senator Steans respectively. Stean's SB 2532 could be heard in the Senate Executive Subcommittee on Campaign Finance this week so the time to act is now.
Although Republicans have also introduced contribution limits bills affecting the same groups, (with lower limits) it is more likely that the bills sponsored by the Democrats could move. Call your State Senator and State Representative and ask them to
sign on as cosponsors to HB 6200 and SB 2532. Contact information for
legislators can be found at www.ilga.gov.
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Alexi Giannoulias will hold a Grassroots Campaign Kickoff Party. Tomorrow night in Lincoln Park.
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 Alexi Giannoulias, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, invites you to join him for his Grassroots Campaign Kickoff.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
John Barleycorn, 659 W. Belden Ave., Chicago
Tickets: $40 in advance, $50 at the door, Host $300
RSVP is required. To obtain link to purchase tickets online, contact Sarah at 312-373-9382, or send an e-mail.
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Friends of Robin Gabel will hold a wine party for Robin this Sunday, March 7.
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 You're invited to join Commissioner Larry Suffredin - committeeman Dean Maragos - Joel and Julie Africk - Libby Brunsvold - Benita Cohen - Fred Ettner, M.D. - Liz Feldman, M.D. - Laura Tucker - and Elliot Zashin for wine and hors d'oeuvers at a victory/campaign debt reduction party in support of Robyn Gabel.
Sunday, March 7
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Vinic Wine Co.
1509 Chicago Ave., Evanston
Sponsorship $1000, Mammoth Donkey $500,
American Spotted Donkey $250,
Standard Donkey $50
For more info. or to RSVP, contact Jaclyn Warner: 224-688-0246 or jaclyn_warner@yahoo.com.
Checks can be made payable to Friends of Robyn Gabel. If you cannot attend you can mail a check to Friends of Robyn Gabel, P.O. Box 6453, Evanston, IL 60204.
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Senator Durbin to honor Dan Seals in Wilmette
Friday March 12.
Congressional campaign aiming for big numbers in March 31 funding report.
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A reception
with Senator Dick Durbin will honor Congressional candidate Dan Seals on March 12.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has named Dan Seals' campaign one of the three DCCC targeted congressional races. Senator Durbin is coming to Wilmette to underscore the importance of a Seals victory this fall.
When: Friday March 12.
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Where: at the home of Cherl and Kevin
Smith, 1121 Chestnut Avenue, Wilmette
Host $2400, Sponsor $1,000, Supporter $500,
Individual $150
Sponsors: Suzanne Averill, Libby Bankoff, Ann and Roger Cole, Carmen and Bob Corbett, Judy and Tom Deutsch, Roberta Goldberg, Jackie and James Holland, Dean T. Maragos, Eileen and Glen Noren, Abbey Fishman Romanek, Cheryl and Kevin Smith.
To
RSVP or for more information, contact Tracy Mayfield at
tmayfield@dansealsforcongress.com or call 847-945-8900. To contribute
online or in lieu of attending, please visit
222.actblue.com/page/SealsDurbin.
Make checks payable to Dan Seals for Congress campaign.
A key to a Seals victory will be campaign funding. It is very important for the Seals campaign to show the DCCC that they have plenty of local support by reporting impressive donations by the March 31 reporting deadline. To show your support click here.
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State Senator Schoenberg to moderate DPOE Forum on the State Budget Sunday, March 21.
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 The Illinois budget is in really big trouble. What can be done about it? What lies ahead?
Don't miss this critically important forum. Sponsored by the DPOE, it's free and open to the public.
Crisis Point: An Examination of the Illinois State Budget
Sunday, March 21; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Hill Center (District 65 Headquarters), 1500 McDaniel, Evanston.
Featuring: Ralph Martire, Executive Director, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability; Michelle Sadler, Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services; Tim Schoolmaster, President of the Evanston Police Pension Fund and Director, Illinois Public Pension Fund Association.
Moderated by Senator Jeff Schoenberg.
Put the date on you calendar now.
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Mugs, chairs, shelving, a coffee maker... Do you have any items to donate to The NTDO office?
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 The New Trier Dems office is shaping up for spring. Nalani McClendon, the interim office manager, has sent out a request for any office items you can spare. Here's the basic wish list:
Coffee Maker, Thermos, Ceramic Mugs, Shelving Units, Cabinets, Tables (Folding), Chairs (desk height), Letter Trays, Organizers (drawer, shelf), Storage Bins (plastic or fabric).
If you can donate any of these items, give Nalani a call Mon., Wed. or Fri. morning at 847-446-8030.
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Tenth Dems has put out call seeking
campaign managers and unpaid volunteers.
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Recently the 10th Dems sent this message to Democrats across the district:
"Local Democratic candidates are looking to add both campaign managers and unpaid volunteers to their teams for the November 2010 elections. Pay, if any, would be modest, but for the right people, this is a great way to gain experience in campaigns and build your resume. We have great candidates with strong backgrounds and community contacts, but they need committed workers to help them win big! If you are interested, please send your resume, a brief statement about about yourself and why you would be interested in doing this kind of work to info@tenthdems.org."
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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,
Dean T. Maragos, 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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