8 May 2008

"The status quo does not give up without a fight." - Presidential Candidate Barack Obama at the North Carolina Jefferson Jackson Dinner, May 2

Here Come The State and Legislative Conventions and Town Committee Endorsement Meeting:

Saturday - May 10 The Democratic State Convention will be held at 9 a.m. at Central Connecticut State University's Kaiser Hall, 1615 Stanley Street (Enter at Ella Grasso Boulevard). The agenda includes nominations of three CT seats on the Democratic National Committee and the nomination of seven Presidential electors who will vote following the election in the Electoral College. (31 New Britain Delegates)

Monday - May 12 The 5th Congressional District Convention will be held at Crosby High School, 300 Pierpont Road in Waterbury at 6:30 p.m. when U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy will be nominated for a second term. (31 New Britain Delegates)

Monday - May 19 The 6th State Senate convention for the district represented by Sen. Don DeFronzo will be held at Trinity on Main, 69 Main Street, New Britain at 7 p.m. with a 6 p.m. reception. (31 New Britain Delegates)

Tuesday - May 20 The 22nd Assembly District represented by State Rep. Betty Boukus of Plainville will hold its multi-town convention at Pagliacci's Restaurant, East Street, in Plainville. (2 New Britain Delegates)

Rep. Boukus also invites friends and supporters to her fund raiser: Friday June 6th from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dance Hall, 61 Woodford Avenue, Plainville. Minimum donation $5 up to $100 for individuals. Children under 12 free.

Tuesday - May 20 The 24th Assembly District convention that includes portions of New Britain and Newington will be held at East Side Pizza, 619 East Street, New Britain at 7 p.m. State Rep. Timothy O'Brien is seeking re-nomination for a new term. (10 New Britain Delegates)
New Britain delegates are asked to find a proxy if they will not be able to attend or contact the Town Chair at newbritaindemocrat@gmail.com

Thursday - May 22 The Democratic Town Committee will hold an endorsement meeting at 7 p.m. at New Britain City Hall, 27 West Main Street, Room 504. The nomination of state representative candidates in the 25th and 26th Districts will be made by members in those districts. State Rep. John Geragosian (25) and State Rep. Peter Tercyak (26) are seeking re-election. The entire Town Committee will endorse a candidate for Registrar of Voters for a four-year term. Incumbent Edward Dwzonkowski is seeking re-election. Ward 3 Ald. Silvia Cruz is also seeking the endorsement. A slate of Justices of the Peace will also be nominated for the four-year term beginning in January. All Democrats are invited to a 6 p.m. reception preceding the meeting.

Obama Forces Mobilize For Voter Registration: Kick Off Saturday, May 10th in Hartford

All across America on May 10th, Obama volunteers will host a nationwide Voter Registration Kick-Off and Mobilization. Connecticut's Kick-Off will be held at the Pope Park Recreation Center at 30 Pope Park Drive, Hartford CT, from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. There will be a brief program followed by voter registration training -- no prior experience necessary! Speakers include Ned Lamont, the 2006 nominee for US Senate. Members of the following groups will be participating: Greater Hartford Progressive Democratic Women Club, Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford, and the New Britain and Greater Hartford NAACP chapters

When: Saturday May 10th
Time: 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Where: Pope Park Recreation Center, 30 Pope Park Drive, Hartford CT
Guest speaker: Ned Lamont

For more information visit http://www.ctobama.org/

Mynamar Cyclone Disaster Relief: What Are The Main Priorities?

Press reports indicate the authoritarian government in Mynamar (Burma) are holding up internation relief efforts following a devastating cyclone and fears of 100,000 lives lost. According to Doctors Without Borders "Food, shelter and access to clean water are critical. The population affected by this cyclone was already vulnerable. They now live in extremely precarious conditions, without food or clean water, often sleeping outside. In addition, malaria and dengue fever are prevalent in this area. We’re planning a mosquito net distribution in the coming days."

More information and donation information may be found at the web sites of the the following organizations:

Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org

Red Cross
www.redcross.org