Dear Members & Friends,

I hope the beginning of summer is treating you well! We’re delighted to be co-sponsoring a luncheon with Sally Lieber, organized by the Peninsula Democratic Coalition, on July 16th. Former Assembly Member Sally Lieber will discuss the proposed Cargill development in Redwood City, as well as a proposal for a 2012 parcel tax to support Bay restoration. See below for more details, and hope to see you there!

Also, for new and renewing members, it’s time for your annual dues! These $20 per member dues support the events we organize, like the Supervisor’s forum this spring. Please contribute either by check (see info below on where to send) or by credit card at http://www.rcwdemocrats.com/contribute/.

Many thanks, and here’s to a great summer ahead.

Chris Balme
Club President

Event: Luncheon with Sally Lieber
What: Organized by Peninsula Democratic Coalition, co-sponsored by Redwood City Woodside Democratic Club and San Mateo County Democracy for America. Sally will be talking about the Cargill development in Redwood City and a proposed parcel tax for Bay restoration.
Where: Michael’s Restaurant, 2960 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View
When: Saturday, July 16th, Noon
Cost: $25 – including buffet lunch
RSVP: You can pay at the door, but reservations are strongly encouraged – email onedianerolfe at comcast.net or call 650-965-7690.

Membership Dues
For continuing members or new members, please help us cover the cost of club events by contributing your $20 in annual dues. You can pay by this link:  http://www.rcwdemocrats.com/contribute or by check, payable to Redwood City Woodside Democratic Club, and sent to Chris Balme, 1104 Whipple Ave #10, Redwood City, CA 94062. Thank you!

Please join us on Wednesday, March 30th, 7pm in Redwood City. We’ll have details on location soon, and welcome your input on questions to ask the candidates.

Warmly,

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1. Grand Opening of the Democratic Campaign Headquarters for San Mateo County

• When: Saturday, August 14th, 1-3pm
  
• Where: 2176 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo
• Why: County Democrats are invited to the festivities to meet local, state and federal Democratic Party officeholders and candidates, learn about Democratic Party campaign strategy for this fall, and sign up to volunteer from an array of options. This event is free and open to the public.

2. Jail Debate: As you’ve likely heard, there is a lot of controversy around the potential construction of a large jail in downtown Redwood City. Many citizens are organizing to oppose the idea; while the Club has not taken a formal stance on this, we will pass along what we’ve received. Those in opposition to putting the jail downtown are organizing with this website, which includes an online petition: http://www.nodowntownjail.org.

3. CAUSE Meeting (California Advocates United to Save Education). Two local organizers, Mark Cardenas and Maria Stockton, will be hosting a meeting on Saturday, July 10th, 1-2pm, in Redwood City. CAUSE’s goal is to restore California’s education system. For more information please contact Maria at stargazer3773@rocketmail.com.

4. Openings for Board Members
As the Redwood City Woodside Democratic Club grows, and as we move toward election season, we need additional Board members to help lead the Club. If you’re interested, please email Chris Balme at chris@rcwdemocrats.com.

5. San Mateo County needs you!  California needs you!
November’s not so far away, and it’s critical that we get every Democrat registered to vote and off to the polls if we are to take California back and help Barbara Boxer retain her seat in the US Senate.  Many other important local and statewide races and propositions will be on the ballot as well, and with the much publicized energized Republican base at work, we need to be sure we’re all doing our part to help the party that puts people’s interests first.  It’s fun and easy to do – and we’ll train you, too!  Volunteer to help with Voter Registration by contacting Diana Reddy, diana.94062@yahoo.com.

6. SMCDFA Election Kick-Off: Wednesday July 7th
Join our fellow club San Mateo County Democracy for America for a kick-off to the campaign season. Learn what is at stake this November, how to understand the upcoming propositions, and what we can do to support Demcoratic causes.
Who: Panel featuring:
•         Rich Gordon, Democratic candidate for the 21st Assembly District
•         Sally Lieber, former State Assemblymember and Speaker pro Tempore
•         Richard Holober, Executive Director, Consumer Federation of California
When: Wednesday, July 7th, 7pm
Where: Carpenters Hall – 1153 Chess Drive, Foster City

Party for State Assemblyman Ira Ruskin

Who: Hosted by the Peninsula Democratic Coalition, Redwood City Woodside Democratic Club, Dean Club of Silicon Valley, and San Mateo County Democracy for America.
When: Sunday, June 27th, 3:00-5:00PM
Where: Home of Gregory Loew, Atherton, 255 Polhemus Avenue. For more information contact Greg at gregory.loew@gmail.com.
What: Join fellow Democrats to support our 21st District state Assemblyman, Ira Ruskin, and hear his update from Sacramento.

Join the Children’s Movement

Building on our Save Our Schools forum earlier this month, we’re sharing an opportunity to join a new initiative of Children Now, a Bay Area nonprofit that advocates on behalf of children’s interests, particularly around education reform. See more information at: http://www.childrennow.org/

April Vargas for Supervisor

We received a request from the April Vargas campaign to share volunteer opportunities for their campaign. The club has not made an endorsement in this race, but will pass along opportunities Democratic campaigns as they come. For information on April Vargas, visit www.aprilvargas.com.

Yes on Prop 15

Several of our club members are organizing to support Proposition 15, and welcome your involvement, particularly in the crucial last week before the election. Visit http://www.YesOnProp15.org for more information.