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Woman's Suburban 
Democratic Club
of Montgomery County, Maryland
June Newsletter - Volume 2, Issue 9
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UPCOMING WSDC EVENTS:
Mark your calendars now for these upcoming events. For more information on locations and registration, watch for future e-mails and daisy cards - or visit our website at www.mcWSDC.org.
Thursday, July 12
Happy Hour 
5:30-7 p.m.
Redwood Restaurant and Bar,
7121 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda
Want to meet new people to talk politics? Join us at the next WSDC Happy Hour. Every second Thursday of each month, Democrats who are passionate about politics gather to relax and network with WSDC members and their guests. Whether you want to meet elected officials, make new friends, form new business contacts or just have fun, the WSDC Happy Hour is the perfect place to meet and greet fellow Democrats.
Wednesday, September 12
Education Forum on Voter Suppression
Silver Spring Civic Center
7 p.m.
Details to follow
Learn what tactics states have adopted to suppress voter turnout. We especially urge lawyers to join us to sign up to help protect voters' rights on election day in Virginia -- a key battleground state in the presidential election.
Sunday, September 30
Luncheon with Senator Ben Cardin 
Courtyard Marriott
Details to follow
Week of October 22nd
 Luncheon with Thomas Mann, co-author with Norman Ornstein
It's Even Worse than It Looks
Courtyard Marriott
Details to follow
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UPCOMING CAMPAIGN EVENTS
Click here to view Upcoming Campaign Events Email for the Weeks of July 2nd and July 9th, and look for future weekly e-mails on upcoming campaign events. We urge each of you to join an Obama team. Marriage equality and the DREAM Act (both of which have been endorsed by the Board) will also be on the ballot. We will send you information as it becomes available as to how to become involved with those campaigns |
DREAM ACT
Monday, July 16
Educating Maryland Kids Dinner Reception in Support of the MARYLAND DREAM ACT
New Fortune Restaurant, 16513 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg
7 - 9 p.m.
Join Governor O'Malley and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown for a dinner reception in support of the DREAM ACT that has been petitioned to referendum in the November election. Tickets are: senior/student: $50; community supporter: $100; friend: $250; benefactor: $500; sponsor: $1,000; host: $2,500. Contributions should be made payable to Educating Maryland Kids, P.O. Box 8034, Hyattsville, MD 20787 or made online at www.educatingmarylandkids.org. For additional information, send an e-mail to bel@aisanamdems.org or agapero@asianamdems.org or call 301-948-1682
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN CELEBRATES 40 YEARS Wednesday, July 11 Rockville Hilton Hotel - Atrium Room 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville 6:30 - 9 p.m. Join the Montgomery County Commission for Women for dinner to commemorate four decades of advocacy and service on behalf of the women and girls of Montgomery County. Ten distinguished women will be honored and added to the Montgomery County Women's History Archives. Keynote address by the Honorable Connie Morella. $50 per person. To register, click here. |
WSDC CELEBRATES ITS 55TH ANNIVERSARY
 | | Secretary of State Madeleine Albright |
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joined over 200 members and guests to celebrate our 55th anniversary. Proclamations and resolutions in honor of this occasion were presented by State Senator Brian Frosh on behalf of Governor Martin O'Malley, representatives of Senators Ben Cardin and Barbara Mikulski and Congressmen Chris Van Hollen and John Sarbanes, County Executive Ike Leggett, State Senator Jamie Raskin on behalf of the Montgomery County delegation to the General Assembly and Councilmember Marc Elrich on behalf of the County Council.  | | Current Board with Secretary Albright |
 | | Secretary Albright with Past Presidents |
 | | State Senator Brian Frosh presents proclamation on behalf of Governor Martin O'Malley |
 | | County Executive Ike Leggett |
 | | Ann Humphrey presents proclamation on behalf of Congressman Chris Van Hollen. |
 | | Marli Pasternak presentation on behalf of Sen. Cardin. |
 | | State Senator Jamie Raskin presents proclamation on behalf of the Maryland General Assembly. |
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GARDEN PARTY WITH CONGRESSMEN CHRIS VAN HOLLEN AND JOHN SARBANES
 WSDC concluded its 2011-2012 program year with a garden party at the home of WSDC member Mary Jane Checchi and John Culver on Saturday, June 16. Close to 100 members and guests joined Congressmen Van Hollen and Sarbanes to enjoy the lovely summer afternoon and each other's company. 
Congressman John Sarbanes addresses WSDC's garden party with Congressman Chris Van Hollen. 
Former Senator John Culver (who hosted WSDC's garden party with his wife WSDC member Mary Jane Checchi) greets the youngest attendee Harrison Korman. |
VOLUNTEER AT THE DEMOCRATIC TENT AT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR
 As we do each year, WSDC has adopted a day to staff the Democratic Party tent at the Montgomery County Fair in Gaithersburg. It is especially important in an election year with many confusing ballot questions that we get out the Democratic message. This year we will be at the fair with District 16 Democrats on Wednesday, August 15th from 10am to 10pm. We need volunteers to work two hour shifts which entitles you to a free pass inside. Come to help the Democrats and stay to enjoy the fair. Email WSDC member Marc Korman at mkorman@gmail.com for more information and to volunteer at the Democratic Party booth. |
WSDC CONGRATULATES DR. JULIA CLARK
Dr. Julia Clark, a member of WSDC, received the National Science Foundation Director's Award for Distinguished Service. Dr. Clark was recognized "for an exemplary career in Federal Service, especially regarding underrepresented STEM communities as represented in her nationally recognized book 'Redirecting Science Education: Reform for a Culturally Diverse Classroom.'" |
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POLITICAL BOOK CLUB
The August 15 selection is Assassin's Gate by George Parker who revisits the United States' misadventure in Iraq and how American intervention to remove Saddam Hussein has changed the dynamic of the Middle East.
The book club meets the third Wednesday of every other month, 10:30 a.m. at members' homes. A facilitator leads the discussion for each book. Want to join the conversation? New members are always welcome. Contact Estelle Stone at estelles@webtv.net.
If you're interested in seeing what other books have been discussed, please go to www.mcWSDC.org and click on Political Book Club.
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| SUGGESTION BOX
Do you have ideas for future programs? Do you know someone who would be a great speaker at a future WSDC event? Or would you just like to get more involved with the overall work of the Club? If so, please send an e-mail to wsdc44@gmail.com or visit www.mcWSDC.org and click on "Volunteer" to complete the "It Takes a Village" volunteer form.
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