In This Issue
David Hoffman keynotes a Dan Seals event.
Governor Quinn to speak at the NTDO May forum.
A River North fundraiser for Toni Preckwinkle
The Biss Campaign is going strong.
Learn more about organizing for a campaign
The Schakowsky Power Lunch in May
Are you a New Trier Dems member?
NTDO NEWS 
April 21, 2010

Dan Seals, Daniel Biss, Toni Preckwinkle, Pat Quinn... this summer, we New Trier Democrats will be campaigning for a number of excellent candidates that deserve our efforts. Especially when we compare them to their Republican opponents. This NTDO News offers some immediate ways to help our NTDO endorsed candidates.  Walking a neighborhood with a candidate, helping in a campaign office, contributing funds, whatever works for you,
the time to get involved is now. -- In this mid-term election year, you can bet the Republicans already are.
Tonight, April 21 - David Hoffman keynotes a Northbrook reception for Dan Seals.

There's still time to RSVP for this event or for more information, contact Tracy Mayfield at
tmayfield@dansealsforcongress.com
or 847.945.8900.


State Senator Susan Garrett,
State Representative Elaine Nekritz,
David Borris, Louise A. Holland,
Marcia and Jack Melamed,
Karen Nystrom, and
Susan and Richard Wellek

invite you to a reception with

David Hoffman
former Inspector General for
the City of Chicago

in honor of
Dan Seals
Democratic Nominee for
U.S. Congress (IL-10)

Wednesday, April 21, 2010
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
at the home of
Susan and Richard Wellek
1765 South Lane, Northbrook



Host $2400, Sponsor $1000, Patron $500, Supporter $250, Individual $125
 
To contribute in advance or in lieu of attending, please click here. Checks should be made payable to "Dan Seals for Congress."


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All contributions go to the Dan Seals for Congress campaign.
Contributions or gifts to Dan Seals for Congress are not tax deductible. We may accept contributions from an individual totaling up to $2,400 per election; $4,800 per election cycle. Federal PAC's may contribute up to $5,000 per election; $10,000 per cycle. Federal law prohibits contributions to the campaign from corporations, labor organizations and national banks; from any person contributing another person's funds; from foreign nationals who lack permanent resident status; from federal government contractors. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in an election cycle. Click here to visit the Seals Campaign website.
The New Trier Dems'
2010 Forum Series
continues on May 16

Governor Pat Quinn
 RSVP Now.


IL Governor Pat Quinn
Sunday May 16
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Winnetka Community House
620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka IL


Admission is free to all current NTDO members and their guests. -- Admission is $20 for all others.

To help the Program Committee assure there is enough seating please RSVPto the New Trier Dems or call 847-446-8030.

During 2010, the NTDO Program Committee has plans to host several forums for the New Trier community featuring key public figures.  Stay tuned for announcements of future speakers during the year.
Meet NTDO's Choice for County Board President,  Toni Preckwinkle, at River North Fundraiser.

Leonard Amari, Patrick Arbor, Charles Bernardini,
Ald. Robert Fioretti, Joseph Gagliardo,
Antonio Romanucci
Hon. Larry Suffredin
Cordially Invite You to Attend a
Fundraising Reception For
Toni Preckwinkle
Toni Preckwinkle
Monday, May 3

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Benny's Chop House
444 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL
Sponsorship Levels:
$5,000 $2,500 $1,000 $500
Tickets: $100 Couples: $150
Please Click Here to
RSVP
For additional information contact Marion Batey
773-924-5042

Make all checks payable to Preckwinkle for President
Paid for and Authorized by Preckwinkle for President.   A copy of our report is (or will be) available for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, IL or the Cook County Clerk, Chicago, IL.  State law requires that political committees report individuals whose contributions exceed $150 in a calendar year and the occupation and employer of individuals who contributions exceed $500 in a calendar year.
The Daniel Biss campaign is going strong. Here are some ways to get involved:
Join Daniel Saturday, April 24, 8:30 a.m. at the Northbrook Village Green for an Earth Day clean up.The Biss team will meet there and be assigned to an area of Northbrook. Everything is provided, so just dress comfortably and wear a Daniel Biss t-shirt if you have one. They will also have buttons. To RSVP please email karen@danielbiss.com.

Walk with Daniel any day of the week - every week.
Daniel is walking seven days a week now and always welcomes volunteers to walk with him. It's not too hot yet so why not sign up for an afternoon and meet some voters? Please contact karen@danielbiss.com to get on the calendar.

Come to the Biss Campaign Open House.
Sunday, May 2nd, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
3351 W. Dempster in Skokie.
[Check out the new campaign office!]
RSVP to karen@danielbiss.com
or 847.329.1771


For those of you who can walk door-to-door join in a big canvass starting at noon. For those who can volunteer in the office we have plenty of tasks available that day. At 4 p.m. the open house begins. You're welcome to bring an appetizer to share if you wish. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

Several Biss fundraisers are coming up.
On Saturday May 15, you can join Daniel for an afternoon at the home of Evanston 6th Ward Alderman Mark Tendam. For more info click here.

A New Trier Dems  pizza party on Sunday May 23rd
to help support Daniel's campaign. Please contact karen@danielbiss.com for more details.

Join Daniel June 6th for a great event in Uptown in a turn-of-the-century mansion featuring a picnic by Hot Doug's restaurant, a piano recital by Daniel's brother, Jonathan, and other goodies. For more info contact Hot Doug's.
 
To help keep Daniel's new campaign office running -- You can donate right..... here.
 
Biss Campaign Office Space Wish List
Desks with drawers
Waste baskets
Table lamps
Throw rugs
Non-perishable office munchies (pretzels, etc.)
Paper goods (napkins, paper towels, toilet paper)
If you have any of these to donate or lend, please contact karen@danielbiss.com
Thinking of getting involved as a campaign volunteer? -- Here's a great way to start.
The NTDO Political Action Committee is inviting anyone interested in playing a part in the upcoming campaign efforts to come to a training session on organizing sponsored by the DPOE (Democratic Party of Evanston) in conjunction with Organizing for America.

If you missed the April 17 morning training session, you can still catch an evening session.

Wednesday May 5 from 7-9 in the evening.
At the DPOE office, 821 Chicago Avenue, Evanston,

Please RSVP Toni Gilpin
Executive Director, Democratic Party of Evanston.
or call: 847 494-7302 

Tomorrow at 4 p.m. -- A Screening and Discussion of Award Winning Guantanomo Film "The Response" -- at the Union League  Club.

Screening and Discussion of Award Winning Film The Response  
Thursday April 22nd 2010, 4:00pm
 
The Union League Club of Chicago Public Affairs Committee invites you to attend a screening of the film "The Response," a 30-minute drama about a military trial in Guantanamo Bay.

A panel discussion will follow with
actor Peter Riegert, producer Sig Libowitz,
attorney Gary Isaac,
and retired USAF Major General Charles E. Tucker.

 
Registration, beverages and light snacks, 4:00 p.m.; Screening begins promptly, 4:30 p.m.
 
LOCATION: Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago

COST: $15 (inclusive)
 
To reserve by phone, please call 312-435-5946. Payment may be made at the door by cash or check payable to the "Union League Club of Chicago."

Friday May 7 -- Mark your  calendars for Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky's Annual Power Lunch with White House Correspondent Helen Thomas.


Ultimate Women's Power Lunch
Celebrating Helen Thomas' 50th Anniversary of Consistently Covering the Presidency
Friday, May 7, 2010
Hyatt Regency Chicago Grand Ballroom
East Tower, Gold Level
151 East Wacker Drive  Chicago, IL

 Guest Speaker  Helen Thomas

To purchase a ticket click here.

To contribute by mail please send checks, made payable to:  Schakowsky for Congress PO Box 5130 Evanston, IL 60204-5130
EVENT PAID FOR AND AUTHORIZED BY SCHAKOWSKY FOR CONGRESS.

Are you a member of the New Trier Dems?
Your participation in grassroots political action will make a difference. -- Come join us.
When you're a member of the New Trier Democratic Organization, you have an active rolein affecting the political process; participantingin grassroots campaigns, staying in touchwith elected officials, playing a role in decidingwhich candidates are endorsed. You'll also gain free admissionto select forums and events throughout the year including the upcoming forum with Governor Pat Quinn.

Come be a part of New Trier's grassroots political community.To learn more about NTDO activities you can do click here, or to become a contributing member click here or call the office at 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,
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