OOPS! I left off a fundraiser for Emily Shank and Natalie Ziegler, May 22!
DAGNABBIT! I also left off another event, a Meet-and-Greet with Mike Pullen, May 11!
So much going on!!!! – Mark
CCDemClub NEWSLETTER #62, 5/3/18: REVISED AGAIN!!!
NEW and UPDATED items are marked and highlighted in the Table of Contents, and in the details.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ONLINE FOOD BANK DONATIONS
Gubernatorial Candidate Comparisons
Offices on the Ballot with INCUMBENTS AND CANDIDATES LISTED
EVENTS
May 3: Voter Registration Event
May 5: Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
May 7: CCDemClub Meeting and Candidate Forum
May 10: CCDCC Victory Dinner
May 11: Meet and Greet for Mike Pullen (1st District) (NEW)
May 12: Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
May 14: Frederick Democrats Party Gala (NEW)
May 16: Katie Fry Hester Fundraiser w/ Chris Van Hollen (NEW)
May 17: Congressional District 1 Forum
May 19 (1 of 2): Day of Action (NEW)
May 19 (2 of 2): Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
May 22: Fundraiser for Emily Shank and Natalie Ziegler: Pasta, Pizza, & Politics (NEW)
May 26: Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
May 29: Washington County Annual Democratic Dinner (NEW)
July 29: CCDemClub Picnic, 1-4pm: SAVE THE DATE!
About the Club
About the Newsletter
ONLINE FOOD BANK DONATIONS
To give DIRECTLY to the local food bank, Carroll County Food Sunday, go to the CCFS donation page: http://ccfoodsunday.org/how-to-help/
This page is always available, and ensures your donation directly benefits folks here in Carroll County.
Gubernatorial Candidate Comparisons
The Anne Arundel Democratic Central Committee put together a PDF comparing the various candidates for Governor of Maryland in 2018: https://ccdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Candidates-for-Governor-2018.pdf
Offices on the Ballot with INCUMBENTS AND CANDIDATES LISTED
See the current list of offices, current incumbents, and all candidates at: https://ccdems.com/election-2018/
EVENTS
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May 3: Voter Registration Event
Mitch Edelman tells us they have arranged for a voter registration event at Carroll Community College for Thursday, 5/3 from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM. The event will be electronic – the campus will provide some laptops, and Mitch will have instructions for people who want house their own phones or laptops to register. The event is nonpartisan, so no campaign literature should be available. For more info, contact Mitch at mede…@rsetech.com.
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May 5: Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
(Next one: May 12)
-From the CarrollCAN website:
This is a peaceful gathering to spread the love!
Make a sign to celebrate inclusion! (this is not a protest, no chants, just signs).
Meet across from the Westminster Branch Library, from 1 to 2pm every Saturday. Please keep your signs Welcoming, Positive and FOR something (not against something, this is a message of inclusion and welcome for all)
There are no organizers for this event. It is an organic gathering meant to spread peace, love and inclusion.
Any questions please email In…@carrollcan.org.
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May 7: CCDemClub Meeting and Candidate Forum
The Carroll County Democratic Club will meet Monday, May 7 at 7 pm at Johannson’s Restaurant in Westminster.
A number of us meet at 6 for dinner. Everyone is welcome at the meeting, dinner, or both.
The two Commissioner candidates from District 3, Doug Mathias and Maria Warburton, are scheduled to speak.
We may also have one or two Circuit Court judge candidates.
Also scheduled is the voting, and the swearing-in of officers for the 2018-2019 club year.
Current slate of candidates for club officers:
President: Frank Rammes (incumbent)
Vice-President: Kate Sanner (new)
Treasurer: Mark Wilson (incumbent)
Secretary: Ellen Marble (incumbent)
Directors: Sharon Baker and Corynne Courpas (incumbents)
This is the final meeting of the club year. (No meetings in June, July, August.)
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May 10: CCDCC Victory Dinner
On Thursday, May 10th, 2018, the Carroll County Democratic Central Committee will host its annual Democratic Victory Dinner at Martin’s Westminster. Tickets are $75 per person or $70 per person for a table of eight. Students are $50/person. The evening starts at 6:30pm with a reception and hors d’oeuvres. A sit-down dinner is provided and starts about 7:15pm. There will be entertainment and inspiring words by dignitaries from across MD. This will be a ‘ticketless’ event. Checks should be made payable to the CCDCC. You can also purchase tickets on their website at www.ccdems.com. Find the “Giving” tab and click on donate.
If you have a business, or you’re a candidate or supporter you can purchase an advertisement in our program (see link below). Also, a donation for our Silent Auction is always greatly appreciated! Contact Anita Riley for details about these two items at dolce…@verizon.net.
Proceeds will be used to fund our campaign headquarters. The CCDCC has not had a headquarters for the midterm elections in the past, but they would really like to have one for the 2018 midterms!
Click here for a form for your candidate, business or general supporter Ads for our brochure:
https://ccdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CCDCC_AD_FORM-_2018a.docx
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May 11: Meet and Greet for Mike Pullen (1st District) (NEW)
(Next one: May 19)
You’re Invited To Meet First District Congressional Candidate MIKE PULLEN
Friday, May 11, 2018
6:30-8:00 pm
Greenmount Station Restaurant
1631 N Main St., Hampstead
Mike is a Democrat running to unseat Andy Harris, and he wants to meet YOU!
Mike is Pullen for affordable healthcare, Pullen for the Bay, Pullen for working families, and #PullenForUs
Hope To See You There!
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May 12: Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
(Next one: May 19)
-From the CarrollCAN website:
This is a peaceful gathering to spread the love!
Make a sign to celebrate inclusion! (this is not a protest, no chants, just signs).
Meet across from the Westminster Branch Library, from 1 to 2pm every Saturday. Please keep your signs Welcoming, Positive and FOR something (not against something, this is a message of inclusion and welcome for all)
There are no organizers for this event. It is an organic gathering meant to spread peace, love and inclusion.
Any questions please email In…@carrollcan.org.
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May 14: Frederick Democrats Party Gala (NEW)
Special Guest Denis McDonough, former Chief of Staff to President Obama. 6pm to 10pm in Thurmont.
For all details, tickets, sponsorship, etc, please go to this page:
https://ccdems.com/event/frederick-democratic-party-gala/
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May 16: Katie Fry Hester Fundraiser w/ Chris Van Hollen (NEW)
Announcing a fundraiser for Katie Fry Hester, Democratic candidate in Maryland State Senate District 9,
with Honored Guest U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
At the Howard County Conservancy
10520 Old Frederick Road
Woodstock, MD 21163
For details, including how to donate, map, etc., go to https://ccdems.com/event/katie-fry-hester-fundraiser-w-chris-van-hollen/
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May 17: Congressional District 1 Forum
The Congressional District 1 Forum will be Thursday, May 17th, starting at 7pm in the large meeting room of the Finksburg Library. All 4 Democratic candidates have agreed to attend:
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Jesse Colvin
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Allison Galbraith
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Michael Pullen
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Steve Worton
The moderators will be Wayne Carter (editor of the Carroll County Times) and Charles Harrison (of the CCDCC). The event is free and open to the public. We anticipate that the Community Media Center will stream the event.
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May 19 (1 of 2): Day of Action (NEW)
From CCDCC Chair Don West:
On Saturday, May 19th we are planning a Day of Action where we will be calling local Democrats to talk about local issues and candidates in the Primary Election. If you are interested in participating contact me (<a href=”mailto:thema…@gmail.com“>thema…@gmail.com</a>) or Zach Hands (<a href=”mailto:zachar…@gmail.com“>zachar…@gmail.com</a>).
With your help, maybe we can create our own Blue Wave here in Carroll County.
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From 10am – Noon. For location, map, etc. go to https://ccdems.com/event/day-of-action/
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May 19 (2 of 2): Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
(Next one: May 26)
-From the CarrollCAN website:
This is a peaceful gathering to spread the love!
Make a sign to celebrate inclusion! (this is not a protest, no chants, just signs).
Meet across from the Westminster Branch Library, from 1 to 2pm every Saturday. Please keep your signs Welcoming, Positive and FOR something (not against something, this is a message of inclusion and welcome for all)
There are no organizers for this event. It is an organic gathering meant to spread peace, love and inclusion.
Any questions please email In…@carrollcan.org.
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May 22: Fundraiser for Emily Shank and Natalie Ziegler: Pasta, Pizza, & Politics (NEW)
Pasta, Pizza, & Politics: The Perfect Pairing. Natalie Ziegler & Emily Shank will be at Liberatore’s Ristorante, 6300 Georgetown Blvd in Eldersburg from 5-8pm. Come meet the candidates hoping to represent you, make new friends, share your ideas, and show your children how democracy works! A percentage of sales will benefit their campaigns.
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May 26: Patriots Resist Rally (Weekly Gathering for Inclusion)
(Next one: July 2)
-From the CarrollCAN website:
This is a peaceful gathering to spread the love!
Make a sign to celebrate inclusion! (this is not a protest, no chants, just signs).
Meet across from the Westminster Branch Library, from 1 to 2pm every Saturday. Please keep your signs Welcoming, Positive and FOR something (not against something, this is a message of inclusion and welcome for all)
There are no organizers for this event. It is an organic gathering meant to spread peace, love and inclusion.
Any questions please email In…@carrollcan.org.
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May 29: Washington County Annual Democratic Dinner (NEW)
The Washington County Annual Democratic Dinner is coming up on May 29, 2018, in Hagerstown.
VIP reception at 5:30pm, 6:30pm General Reception followed by dinner.
For ALL information (location, tickets, sponsorship opportunities, etc.) please go to this page:
https://ccdems.com/event/washington-county-annual-democratic-dinner/
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July 29: CCDemClub Picnic, 1-4pm: SAVE THE DATE!
The Carroll County Democratic Club will hold its annual picnic from 1-4pm at the Lions Club Park in Union Mills, next to the Homestead. Hamburgers and hotdogs, buns included, will be supplies by the club. Please bring side dishes, desserts and drinks – more information to come. It’s alw
About the Club
We work to promote Democratic ideals and candidates. We also present speakers on topics of interest to voters at our meetings. We’re based in Westminster.
To pay CCDemClub annual dues, send a check made out to “”CCDemClub” to Mark Wilson, Treasurer, 1699 King Richard Road, Eldersburg, MD 21784.
$15 for a single, $25 for a couple. You will receive a spiffy 2017-2018 club membership card in the mail! Back to our regularly-scheduled program….
About the Newsletter
We send out a weekly newsletter listing all the news and upcoming events for the next month or so, emphasizing the newly-added or updated events.
As always, you can also go to ccdems.com/events at any time to see the full calendar and details.
To ADD an EVENT: send the information, including (if possible) a URL, to Mark Wilson, wils…@gmail.com.
The newsletter was first published February 25, 2017.
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