Connecticut Federation of 
Democratic Women Newsletter

April 2015

www.cfdw.org

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April Meeting
May Convention
NFDW Convention
More Events
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Executive Board

CFDW Officers
Elizabeth Duarte President
Karen Romero
1st Vice President
Pat Sirois
2nd Vice President
Lelia Boyer
3rd Vice President
Judy Villa
4th Vice President
Debra Dickey
Treasurer
Aleta Looker
Recording Secretary
Eileen Driscoll
Corresponding Secreatry
Additional Board Members
Joanne Sullivan
Immediate Past President
 Dot Mrowka
Parliamentarian
Ana Gould
Historian

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CT Convention 
May 2nd
9 am to 1 pm
Eastern Point Beach Groton
Greetings!

The next three months are filled with much political activity. The events are listed below. Democrats are getting ready for the Municipal Elections. Participating in the events around the state will help prepare and excite us for the upcoming elections (some have May elections!). 
Looking forward to seeing you ~
CFDW Dinner Meeting
hosted by East Hartford DWC

Thursday April 9th
6 PM
Marco Polo Ristorante
1250 Burnside Avenue
East Hartford

Buffet Menu:  Roasted Chicken/Pasta/Roasted Potatoes/Seasonal Vegetables/Salad/Rolls/Coffee/
Tea/Ice Cream

 

COST:  $25 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

For Flyer to Print: Flyer

 

PLEASE RSVP right away to: 
Elizabeth Duarte:  [email protected] 
Joanne Sullivan: [email protected]
May Convention

To print the flyer: May CFDW Convention Flyer

Non members are welcome to attend our program, however only dues paid members are allowed to vote in the meeting.
National Federation of 
Democratic Women's Convention
The Convention is in Atlantic City New Jersey 
from June 4 -7th 
Click on this link for the Communicator with all the registration and convention information. 
This year will be very special for Connecticut FDW members. Immediate Past President for CFDW Joanne Sullivan has been endorsed to be President of the National Federation of Democratic Women. This is a an honor for Connecticut to have Joanne as the National President and spokesperson for Democratic women! 
Let's go to New Jersey to show our 
CT Democratic Spirit for Joanne!
Upcoming Events at Local Clubs
SHORELINE LEAGUE OF DEMOCRATIC WOMEN
invites you to 
Commemorating the 
50th Anniversary
of Griswold v. Connecticut

 

Panel Discussion with Special Guests 
 
State Rep. Kelly Luxenberg & Susan Yolen, VP Public Policy & Advocacy, Planned Parenthood SNE

7 PM - 9 PM Thursday, April 2
Westbrook Public Library (lower level)

61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC


 AND

Thursday, April 30 - Annual SLDW 

Banquet and Fundraiser at the lovely Water's Edge - Members and friends celebrate another successful year, and honor women who make a difference. This is the organization's only fundraiser for its community work
Cheshire Democratic Women's Club
April 25th
Greater Hartford Progressive Women's Club

Annual Mother's Day Breakfast 
on Sunday May 10th. 
More details to follow.
Southeastern CT FDW Club 
Our planned trip to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Museum at Hyde Park on April 25th is Sold Out. We will share pictures of the trip!
 
 
The CT FEDERATION OF DEMOCRATIC WOMEN is just a click away ~
We have a new and improved website:

CFDW is now on Twitter. For the latest info:
Follow CFDW at #ctdemwomen

Prefer Facebook? "Like" our page to get fired up! 

 
 
Like what you see and not a member? 
Interested in becoming a member? 
Email me at [email protected] and I will give you information about how to join our organization.
 

Elizabeth Duarte 

President

Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women