In This Issue
Governor Quinn to speak at the NTDO May forum.
NTDO-Biss Party at J.P. McCarthy's
Thom Hartmann to appear at Tenth Dems U class in Lincolnshire
The Biss Campaign is going strong.
Are you a New Trier Dems member?
























Please join us
as we show our support for
 Daniel Biss
in his campaign to bring progressive

representation  to our 17th District .
Your help can send this exceptional candidate to Springfield.


The New Trier Dems Executive Committee


NTDO NEWS 
May 12, 2010

This Sunday, New Trier residents will have an opportunity to personally hear the governor of our state discuss his views on how Illinois government should deal with the fiscal crisis it faces and to hear the Governor answer questions from the audience. Set some time aside Sunday afternoon because Governor Quinn's 4 p.m appearance in Winnetka is a special event that shouldn't be missed. 
This Sunday May 16 -- The New Trier Dems'
2010 Forum Series continues with
Governor Pat Quinn. RSVP Now.
This is your opportunity to hear Governor Quinn discuss ways to deal responsibly with our state's fiscal crisis. Don't miss it.

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.
 
 
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Mark Your Calendar Now
Sunday May 23

You are invited to a reception
hosted by the
New Trier Democratic Organization
and
Committeeman Dean Maragos

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to honor
Daniel Biss

Democratic Nominee for State Representative
Sunday May 23 -- 2:00-4:00

at J.P. McCarthy's

501 Chestnut St. in Winnetka

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Sponsors $2,500  Hosts $1,000
Friends $500  Ticket $100

For tickets or to contribute in lieu of attending click here.


To RSVP or for more information, please contact contact info@danielbiss.com or 847.329.1771


Host Committee (in Formation)
Libby Bankoff, Joan Berman, Rich Brill, Jo Cohn Sawyer, Carmen Corbett, Philip H. Corboy, Jr., Barb Cornew, Bill Crowley, Jean & Dick Doub, Marcia Blumenthal Fields, Karen Fujisawa, Jane Goldenberg, Ray Gordon, Jim Griffith, Nels Howard, Pat Hughes, Constantine Kanellos, Dan Kaplan, Patrick Keenan-Devlin, Ruth Krugly & Darryl Davidson, Judy Mandel, Dean Maragos, Marcia & Jack Melamed, Harriet & Ron Meyer, Les Ordman, Nancy Pred, Merrilee Redmond, Abbey Romanek, Peggy Slater, Lois Solomon, Priscilla Sperling, Sanford Stein, Mary Stowell.


(Biss campaign literature information):  
Paid for by Daniel Biss for State Representative. Printed in-house; labor donated. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois. State law requires us to report the occupation and employer for donations over $500.
Radio host Thom Hartmann to be featured at Tenth Dems University class -- Friday May 21.
WCPT, Chicago's Progressive Talk Radio station, and Tenth Dems are hosting talk radio host Thom Hartmann for a Tenth Dems University class.
 
Friday, May 21, 2010
Reception 6:00 p.m., Program 7:00 p.m.
UAW Region IV Hall, 680 Barclay Blvd., Lincolnshire

Hartmann is heard on WCPT 820 AM and 92.7 FM locally, over 100 outlets nationwide, and on XM and Sirius satellite radio. He is also a New York Times best-selling author of 20 books.

Tenth Dems University courses are free and open to all. Advance registration is not required, but it is encouraged. If attendance exceeds room capacity, priority admission will be given to those who register in advance. To register in advance, call 847-266-VOTE (8683) or go online to www.TenthDemsU.org
 
NOTE: Registrations will be accepted until 12:00 noon on Friday, May 21st.
The Daniel Biss campaign offers plenty of ways to get involved:
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.

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. (See the article above for details.) Please contact karen@danielbiss.com for further information.

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.
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 deciding which candidates are endorsed. You'll also gain free admission to 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
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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