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Dear ,  PHDC's last meeting - a conversation with Black Lives Matter activists - was one of our best ever. Read on for ways to continue opening up to this crucial issue. A mission of this club is to educate members and others about candidates and ballot measures they will soon be voting on. So, Election 2015 here we come! Joni Eisen, President
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Tuesday, August 4th: Candidates duke it out!
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 The Community College Board candidate forum will include five of the six candidates running for one open seat. Questionnaires from all six will be available to members July 31st. 
The Sheriff candidate debate will include incumbent Ross Mirkarimi and challengers Vicki Hennessy and John Robinson. Questionnaires from these candidates will be available to members July 31st. Each candidate event will be moderated by a member of PHDC's Executive Committee, and will allow time for the audience to engage the candidates in Q&A. Members in good standing* will vote on endorsements at the end of the meeting. WHEN: Tuesday, August 4th at 7pm WHERE: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro St @ Southern Heights *Members in good standing, whose 2015 dues are current (new members must have joined PHDC at least 2 months prior to the endorsement meeting), and who have attended at least 2 meetings or other PHDC-sponsored events in the past year, may vote either in person or by absentee ballot. |
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July 7th Black Lives Matter conversation followup
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This fantastic group (above, l. to r., panelists Vanessa Moses, Rheema Calloway, Joe Marshall, Thea Matthews,  Stevon Cook; at right, moderator Maxine Anderson) led an honest, forthright and eye-opening discussion. "Incredible," "powerful," and "passionate," said those who were there. Let's try to continue the conversation in our everyday lives.
Below are references and links to further reading, recommended by participants. Photos by John O'Neill.
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Coming soon to a bar or plaza near you
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Wednesday, July 29. Democratic Clubs Unity Mixer/Happy Hour, sponsored by District 5 Democratic Club, and co-sponsored by just about every other chartered club, including PHDC. 6pm to 8:30pm, Madrone Art Bar, 500 Divisadero.
 Thursday, July 30. Medicare's 50th Birthday march & rally. Medicare is the most financially efficient health insurance system in the U.S., with administrative costs averaging only 2 percent of program outlays. Fifty years ago, Medicare helped lift a generation of seniors out of poverty. It continues to be America's health care solution, providing health care through a single-payer model. It must be protected, improved and expanded to cover everyone for life. 11am, Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland (Upstairs from BART 12th Street Oakland City Center station).  Thursday, August 6. Comedy show! Republican Primary Debate Watch with the SF Democratic Central Committee. $25 includes one drink and helps pay for their voter registration, High School Fellows, and Sue Bierman Memorial Internship programs. RSVP here or pay at the door. 5:30 to 9pm, Laborers International Union, 3271 18th St.
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...and on PHDC's calendar a bit later
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Tuesday, September 1 Other offices - candidates for Mayor, City Attorney, District Attorney, and Treasurer will be invited to speak briefly. Pro and con speakers on local propositions. Endorsement vote* at end of meeting. 7pm, Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro. Saturday September 19 7th Annual "Shop Local" Silent Auction & Party. 5 - 8pm, Dogpatch Saloon, Third & 22nd Streets. Tuesday, October 6 Panel on water, or lack thereof - details tbd Saturday, October 17 Tabling, voter registration at the Potrero Hill Festival. 20th St. Sunday, October 18 Tabling, voter registration at Sunday Streets in the Mission. Valencia St. *Members in good standing, whose 2015 dues are current (new members must have joined PHDC at least 2 months prior to the endorsement meeting), and who have attended at least 2 meetings or other PHDC-sponsored events in the past year, may vote either in person or by absentee ballot. |
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