May Meeting

We hope you will join us for the Columbia Democratic Club Elections & our annual Legislative Wrap-up with our State Senators and Delegates.

Please remember to join by June 1 to participate in the July Endorsement Meeting.

May 12, 2010
Jeffers Hill Community Center
Columbia, MD

March Meeting

March Membership Meeting

Get Ready, Get Set, Go! Election 2010

How do you run a successful campaign in Maryland?
What can we do to support Democrats to ensure wins in 2010?
What can we do as a local club to help Democrats take Howard County and Maryland?

Please join us for a discussion with O'Malley-Brown Campaign Manager
Tom Russell

March 10, 2010
Jeffers Hill Community Center
6030 Tamar Drive
Columbia, MD
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2010 Annual Membership Drive

Happy New Year! First, we would like to thank you for all your support over the years. Last year the Columbia Democratic Club held true to our mission to support our community and uphold Democratic ideals. Now it is time to build on our success of the past few years as we move towards the Democratic Primary and the November elections. Once again, we ask you for your support. Your membership in the Columbia Democratic Club will assist in the effort to build on our Democratic majoriteies and win in November. As a CDC member, you can take pride in being part of the thirty-year tradition of promoting core Democratic values and electing Democratic candidates.

A ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP for $30 for the first family member and $15 for each additional family members. Seniors (age 65 and older), students, and community members with disabilities and veterans can join for $15 per person.

We are also offering a SPECIAL GUBERNATORIAL FOUR-YEAR MEMBERSHIP for $100 for the first family member and $50 for each additional family members. Seniors (age 65 and older), students, and community members with disabilities and veterans can join for $50 per person.

Please make you check or money order payable to CDC and return it with your attached form to...

Columbia Democratic Club
P.O. Box 6361
Columbia, MD 21045

Thanks for your continued support! We can't wait to see you at our next CDC program.

Abby Hendrix, President

November Meeting

Equality for All-A forum on Gay Rights

Please join other Democrats in Howard for a discussion about civil rights with

PFLAG, Equality Maryland, and Elected Representatives

November 11, 2009
7:00 pm
Program begins at 7:30

Jeffers Hill Community Center
6030 Tamar Drive
Columbia

For more information, contact Abby Hendrix at 240-461-9803.

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CDC October Meeting

National to Local ~ A Discussion About Healthcare

Please join other Democrats in Howard for a discussion on health care with

Congressman Jon Sarbanes and Glenn Schneider

Congressman Jon Sarbanes has served in the U.S. Congress since 2007. Congressman Sarbanes has nearly two decades of experience working in the private, public and non-profit sectors. He has been appointed to the Energy and Commerce Committee where he serves on the Health Subcommittee and the Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee and and he is also a member of the Natural Resources Committee with a special focus on parks and federal lands. He has represented non-profit hospitals and senior living providers in their mission to deliver high quality care to the people of Maryland. He has a firsthand understanding of the pressures that rising costs and the persistent shortage of qualified care-givers are placing on these providers and the families they serve.

Glenn E. Schneider, MPH is the Director of Health Policy and Planning for the Howard County Health Department. Mr. Schneider is an advocate for affordable health insurance coverage for all Marylanders. Schneider has been a guest speaker at many universities and institutions across the country on the topics of community organizing, implementing health policy, and strategic planning and is currently a health systems adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore. Glenn was awarded the 2008 James W. Rouse Community Builder Award from the Howard County Democratic Party.

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HOLD THE DATE – April 19 - CDC Elections 2010 Fundraiser

Come join us on Sunday afternoon, April 19, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, to hear and question one of Maryland’s and the Nation’s top political commentators, Dr. Tom Schaller. This special event is in support of the Columbia Democratic Club (CDC), as it prepares for 2010 state and local elections. Individual contributions of $25 are respectfully requested. Location of the event is 7135 Minstrel Way, Suite 104, Columbia. Light refreshments will be served.

Dr. Schaller is associate professor of political science at the UMBC. He is an author and a twice-monthly political columnist for the Baltimore Sun. He has appeared at various CDC events the past few years, and for CDC member who have not heard Tom, you are in for a real treat. Dr. Schaller’s comments and political insights often spark discussion and debate, providing much food for thought.

He has also published commentaries in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, The New York Daily News, The American Prospect, Salon, and The New Republic, and has appeared on ABC News, The Colbert Report, MSNBC, National Public Radio’s All Things Considered.

I hope your schedule permits you to join your fellow Democrats for a fun afternoon of political commentary and conversation.

Please RSVP to Ethan Moore at: EthanWMoore@hotmail.com or by calling 410-487-1040. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on the 19th.

CDC April 22 Program - Howard County Council

First I would like to thank Howard County Executive Ken Ulman for speaking to our group last week! Mr. Ulman addressed over 60 CDC members and Columbia residents, speaking to many of the critical and timely issues facing Howard County.

Our April program will feature Howard County Councilmembers Courtney Watson, Jen Terrasa, Mary Kay Sigaty, and Calvin Ball. Out of respect for those celebrating Passover and those on
Spring Break, our regularly scheduled CDC meeting will be moved to Wednesday, April 22. It will begin at 7pm at the Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center, 6030 Tamar Drive.

As an additional reminder, we are in the midst of our 2009 membership drive so please remember that you must send in your dues prior to April 14 if you want to vote for our next CDC Board during our May 13 membership meeting. Membership is only $30 for the first family
member and $15 for each additional family member. Seniors (age 65 and older), students and community members with disabilities can join for $15 per person. Please make your check or money order payable to CDC and return it to:

Columbia Democratic Club
P.O. Box 6361
Columbia, MD 21045

Thank you for your support of the Columbia Democratic Club and I look forward to seeing you on the 22nd!

-Ethan

Upcoming Events and Fundraisers

- Ken Ulman Fundraiser: Thursday, March 19;Ten Oaks Ballroom, 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville, MD 21029.

- "Meet Jon" event in Woodstock, Sunday, March 22 at 3p-5p. Please visit the campaign website for more information (http://www.voteweinstein.com/?p=437)

- "Meet Jon" event in Ellicott City, Saturday, April 4 at 7p-9p. Please visit the campaign website for more information (http://www.voteweinstein.com/?p=440)

- CDC Fundraiser: Sunday, April 19; 7135 Minstrel Way Ste. 104 Columbia. Speaker: Tom Schaller - Political Analyst, UMBC Professor, and Election Expert. $35 per person at the door. Refreshments will be served.

- BBQ FUNdraiser at Centennial Park, Pavilion B, on Sunday April 26 at 12:30-3:00pm. Bring your appetite for hot dogs, hamburgers, and politics. Suggested contribution $25 for adults (high school students and younger are welcome). Make checks payable to the Committee to Elect Jon Weinstein and mail to PO Box 2054, Ellicott City, Maryland 21041 or pay at the event.

- Howard County Jefferson-Jackson Dinner: May 19, 2009; Ten Oaks Ballroom, 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville, MD 21029. Invited Speaker U.S. Senator Ben Cardin. Tickets $75. Checks should be made payable to HCDCC and mailed to HCDCC, P.O. Box 1363, Columbia, MD 21044

- Relay For Life, June 5-6: Donations can be sent to Carole Fisher, 2990 Rogers Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043 and made payable to the American Cancer Society.

CDC March 11 Program - Howard County Executive KEN ULMAN

CDC will hold our monthly program Wednesday, March 11 starting at
7pm in the Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center (6030 Tamar Drive).
This months' program will feature Howard County Executive Ken Ulman!

Executive Ulman will address Howard County's economic situation,
challenges, and what we might be able to expect with the new Obama
administration and looking forward to the 2010 local elections.

Thank you all for your continued support of the Columbia Democratic
Club and I look forward to seeing you on March 11!

-Ethan Moore
President, CDC

CDC In The News!!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make our September post-
convention and slots program a huge success! We attracted over 50
people to our program, many of whom were new to the CDC. I would
especially like to thank all of our presenting Maryland Democratic
Convention Delegates along with our slots presenters: Delegate Frank
Turner and Stop Slots Chairman Aaron Meisner. .

Please see the following articles for a report of our program:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/bal-md.briefs080sep08,0,6714851.story

and

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/howard/bal-ho.politics14sep14,0,7479475.story

September 10 CDC Program - SLOTS

First, I would like to thank everyone who participated and attended
our August "Friend-Raiser" joint club picnic. With beautiful weather
and a great crowd, I think we can all call it a huge success!

I would also like announce our upcomming September program. Starting
at 7pm on Wednesday, September 10 at the Jeffers Hill Community
Center, 6030 Tamar Drive, CDC will hold a community forum on slots!!

Our slots discussion will be lead by pro-slots advocate, our own
Delegate Frank Turner and the chariman of "Stop Slots", Aaron
Meisner. Each representative will have time to present their views,
after which the floor will be open for questions and answers.

Please feel free to spread the word about this program, our programs
are always open to the public. Thank you for your continued support
and I look forward to seeing you all on the 10th!

-Ethan
CDC, President