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Issue: #48
November 20, 2012
Greetings!

Thanks to every one of you who registered voters, made phone calls, walked precincts, knocked on doors, input data, donated money, and, all together, won on so many levels.  

 

Unlike the Giants' win though, this is not the end of something. It's the beginning of a whole new set of opportunities. Let's stay together and keep the momentum going; read on for ways to do just that. 

          

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

 

Joni Eisen, President  

Potrero Hill Democratic Club  

 

But first: Props to PHDC on Voter Registration
You really do make a difference

At the last regular meeting of the SF DCCC, Potrero Hill Democratic Club was recognized for registering more Democratic voters than any other chartered Dem club! Congrats to everyone who helped our Club achieve this - at Sunday Streets, the Mime Troupe, and/or the Potrero Hill Festival. You should feel proud.  

 

2012 ELECTION RECAP with DR.COREY COOK Wednesday, November 28th
Corey Cook Event co-sponsored by PHDC  

Renowned political pundit Dr. Corey Cook, USF Associate Professor of Politics and Director of the Leo McCarthy Center for Public Service, will analyze the poll results of the recent election, look at the implications, and discuss possible future trends to be drawn from the data. Q&A, refreshments. Sponsored by Noe Valley Democratic Club, and co-sponsored by PHDC, San Francisco for Democracy, and Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club.

Wed Nov 28 at 7:30pm
St Philips Church, 725 Diamond @ Elizabeth

 

LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST with VAN JONES    
Thursday, November 29th
Author & activist Van Jones Van Jones on Continuing to Rebuild the Dream

The Black Young Democrats of San Francisco invite you to take part in a post-election breakfast discussion with headline speaker Van Jones - a rock-star activist, green economy pioneer, former advisor to President Obama, and recent author of the NY Times best-seller Rebuild the Dream.

Individual tickets are $55 - but if you join PHDC now, then RSVP by replying directly to this email a.s.a.p., you will get a special (big discount) ticket price for PHDC members. Click on the photo for more info about Van Jones and the event.

Thurs Nov 29 at 7:30am (doors open at 7)
University of San Francisco - Fromm Hall map

 

NEXT PHDC MEETING: SOMETHING DIFFERENT Tuesday, December 4th
State Capitol Exploring new possibilities with electeds and insiders     

Our next meeting is still in the planning stages - we don't have a complete confirmed list of special guests yet - but we wanted to make sure you know about it now.

The results of the election were amazingly gratifying - especially the unanticipated gift of a Democratic super-majority in both of California's state houses. Of course the meeting will be "about" that. But you will not find pundits lecturing a passive audience.

Instead, the invited politicos will each speak briefly, then interact directly with constituents - you - in a series of small round-table discussions, then end by discussing what they've heard. The aim is to zero in on what goals are most important to all participants, and then to determine how best we can work together to move forward in the new, more hopeful political environment in California and beyond.

We are excited to have Assemblyman Tom Ammiano confirmed to attend. Other featured guests will be announced as soon as they confirm. Stay tuned: Check our web site or Facebook page.

Tues Dec 4 at 6:30 or 7pm (exact start time TBA later)
Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro St @ Southern Hts

Say goodbye to the Axis Caf�

Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association has graciously invited us to party with them again this year - so come to eat, drink, and celebrate the season with your neighbors. Very soon thereafter, the lovely Axis Caf� will be demolished in the face of encroaching development. 

 

This is an opportunity to join PHDC for 2013 (anticipated new membership category: Household - $25 for the first member, $10 for each additional person at same address), and consider joining the Boosters as well. You are welcome to bring friends who may be interested in joining either club.  "Potrero Hill 94107" t-shirts will be available for your gift-giving pleasure.  

 

Sat Dec 8 from 3:30 to 6:30pm
Axis Caf�, 1201 8th St at 16th St