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

CDC June 11 Program - County Council Wrapup

We will be holding our June CDC program next Wednesday, June 11. As always, we will begin at 7pm in the Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center on Tamar Drive.

This month, our program will feature presentations from Democratic County Councilmembers. Participating Councilmembers will be speaking to many of the budgetary issues that have recently been passed and audience members will have the opportunity to pose questions related to matters before the Council.

I hope that you will join us for this exciting and educational program. If you have any questions please feel free to contact CDC President, Ethan Moore at: 410-487-1040

CDC April 9 Program

All CDC members and other interested individuals are welcome to join us Wednesday, April 9 for our monthly program. This month, we will bring together a panel of individuals who will speak to the general, state-wide, and local issues surrounding healthcare and our aging population.

The meeting will begin at 7pm in the Jeffers Hill neighborhood center (6030 Tamar Drive).
I hope that you will be able to join us on the 9th for what promises to be an interesting and engaging discussion.

Sincerely,

Ethan Moore
President, Columbia Democratic Club

CDC March 12 Program - Downtown Columbia Revitalization Panel

All CDC members and other interested individuals are welcome to join us Wednesday, March 12 for our monthly program. This month, we will bring together a panel of experts to discuss the downtown Columbia revitalization project.

The meeting will begin at 7pm in the Jeffers Hill neighborhood center (6030 Tamar Drive).
I hope that you will be able to join us on the 12th for what promises to be an interesting and informative discussion of our changing community.

Sincerely,

Ethan Moore
President, Columbia Democratic Club

CDC February Meeting CANCELLED

Dear CDC Members:

As you may be aware, the Columbia Democratic Club has a long-standing
cancellation policy that emulates the Howard County school system.
Due to the recent weather, Howard County schools and evening activites
have been cancelled today. As a result, the CDC membership meeting
scheduled for today, Wednesday, February 13 membership meeting will
also be cancelled.

Instead, we will meet next month on Wednesday, March 12 at 7pm in the
Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center.
I hope that this does not cause any inconveniences and we look forward
to seeing you next month!

-Ethan Moore
President, CDC

Wednesday, Oct. 10 - CDC Meeting

CDC Members, fellow Democrats, and friends...

This Wednesday's (October, 10) CDC membership meeting willl feature a presentations on Howard County environmental practices, programs, and policies proposed by the County's newly established Commission on the Environment and Sustainability. Commission Executive Director Josh Feldmark and Commissioner Shari Zaret will share their thoughts with us on the Commission's work and recommendations for improving Howard County's natural environment. For your information, a copy of the Commission's final report to the County Council is attached.

As before, the CDC membership meeting begins with social period at 7:00 p.m., followed by a short business meeting and announcements of upcoming events of interest. The program with Josh and Shari begins at 8:00 p.m. Meeting location is the Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center, 6030 Tamar Drive in Columbia.

Hope to see you Wednesday, for friendship, and an interesting and information program.

Gary

April 11 CDC Membership Meeting

Come join your fellow Howard County Democrats in attending Wednesday's Columbia Democratic Club (CDC) meeting to be held at Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center, 6030 Tamar Drive in Columbia. Following an informal reception and CDC business meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m., the monthly CDC program, starting at 8:00 p.m., will feature presentations by special guest Dr. Peter Beilenson, Howard County's new Health Officer, and our own Glenn Schneider with Health Care for All. Come hear their remarks and receive answers to your questions, and plan to attend this intended informative and interactive evening on county health care issues.

Below is an excerpt from Howard County regarding Dr. Beilenson's recent appointment as the County's Health Officer.

Dr. Beilenson is a well known name in both the Maryland and national public health communities. In 1992, Beilenson was appointed Commissioner of Health for Baltimore City by Mayor Kurt Schmoke and reappointed by Mayor Martin O'Malley in January 2000. In his capacity as Health Commissioner he was the local public health authority for the City, oversaw 1,200 employees and managed a $225 million budget. As Commissioner, Dr. Beilenson expanded drug treatment programs in Baltimore, improved immunization compliance, initiated a wide range of lead poisoning prevention initiatives, took on juvenile violence prevention, and founded and chaired the state-wide initiative for universal health coverage in Maryland. Beilenson has received many national and local awards for his innovative health policies including: the first-ever recipient of the Milton and Ruth Roemer Award for creativity by a local health official, the American Lung Association of Maryland’s President’s Award, and the Child Advocate of the Year by CASA of Maryland.

Next Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 9

We have a change in speaker for our February meeting. Courtney Watson, Chair of the County Board of Education (and CDC member), will be our guest, speaking on current education issues in Howard County.

Thanks to Programs Chair Gary Magnuson for being persistent in securing a speaker for next Wednsday's meeting despite, I understand, two cancellations.

See you next Wednesday at 7:30pm!

Bill