Announcement for Next Membership Meeting
6pm - Monday - November 9, 2009
Please attend our November meeting. We’ll be discussing the RTA/KRM, the healthcare debate, and a variety of other interesting issues are also on the agenda. Please attend and get involved. Our democracy works best when the citizens being governed are involved.
ATTENTION DPRC MEMBERS
NOTIFICATION OF ELECTION
Monday November 9, 2009
The current Nominating Committee of the Democratic Party of Racine County wants to further update all DPRC members regarding the DPRC election process which will elect the Officers and the Executive Board of the county party at the November membership meeting.
The Nominating and Election Committee following the DPRC Constitution regarding nominations at the October DPRC membership meeting has accepted and presented the following slate of qualified candidates:
Chair: Jeff Van Koningsveld
1st Vice Chair: Scott Sharp
2nd Vice Chair: Kay Collins-Schulz
3rd Vice Chair: William Leverson
Secretary: Penny Sharp
Treasurer: Lisa Van Koningsveld
Trustees:(3) Marilyn Nemeth
Keith Fair
Jean Hanson
Sergeant at Arms:(2)
Pat McManaway
Colin McKenna
Board Members At Large: (14)
Mike Shields
Isabel Rossey
Gary Smith
Jeff Coe
John Valko
Mary Land
Bonnie Greesby
Due to the fact that there are no contested races for positions on the DPRC Executive Board and following a consultation and review of the DPW and DPRC Constitutions with Jason Rae from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, it has been determined that the November DPRC Executive Board election is unnecessary. The above listed candidates will be proclaimed by acclamation at the November membership meeting as the new executive board for the DPRC to be installed as of January 1st, 2010.
Members are encouraged to attend the November membership meeting as usual. Refreshments will be available as well as information regarding federal, state, and local issues to be discussed.
There are 7 vacant At Large Board positions to fill the 14 seats allowed by the DPRC Constitution.
If you are interested in filling one of these positions for the 2 year term beginning as of January 2010, please contact either Rachel Trobaugh or Jeff Van Koningsveld.
Start Early - Renew your
Democratic Party of Racine County Membership for 2010!
2010 is nearly here! It’s time to renew your membership. Our DPRC Membership Committee is asking that all members get involved and recruit new members. We have plenty of work to accomplish next year. Let’s start NOW!
December DPRC Membership Drive
6 pm Monday, December 14, 2009
Union Hall
1840 Sycamore Avenue
Racine, Wisconsin
The Democratic Party of Racine County will be hosting their annual 2010 DPRC membership drive and Holiday Potluck Social.
Please bring a dish to pass.
Further details will be published in the
December DPRC Newsletter.
DPW Women’s Caucus
“The Women’s Caucus is a great way to get involved with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. The caucus is a useful tool for women to make a difference regarding issues most important to them and their communities. The Women’s Caucus provides members with the opportunity to build relationships with common goals within our DPW family.”
State Democratic Party Chair
Mike Tate
The mission of the DPW Women’s Caucus:
The DPW Women’s Caucus purpose is to promote women’s involvement in all levels of the political process. The caucus will also address issues specific to women such as, healthcare, employment, education, and gender equality, and to encouraging and support women in politics.
“For the third time in a row, the Wisconsin legislature convened with fewer women than the session before. Across the state, too many city councils, school boards, and county boards have no women members or very few. Gender diversity must be a priority for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. When women bring their unique perspective to augment the debate, we will advance much smarter and more affordable solutions to today’s thorniest challenges.”
Lieutenant Governor
Barbara Lawton
“As women, we bring our life experiences to our jobs. We can affect change because we prioritize issues as we know them and as we understand them. And because of that, having a seat at the table matters.”
Congresswoman
Tammy Baldwin
Complete and mail the membership form on next page, or visit the DPW Website at:
http://www.wisdems.org
Susan Van Sicklen, Chair of the Women’s Caucus:(608) 935-9392, Or email womenscaucus@wisdems.org
Makes checks payable to:
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin
110 King St, Suite 203
Madison, WI 53703.
If you have any questions or would like to sign-up to pay monthly, please contact the Membership Director at (608) 260 2413.
Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Your contribution will be used in connection with federal elections and is subject to the limitations and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. *Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year
Health Care Why We Need Reform:
Over 46 million Americans have no medical coverage at all, millions more are under-insured or fear losing coverage. If we continue on our current path health care costs will continue to soar and within the next decade one out of every five dollars will be spent on health care.
This is unacceptable, the system is broken and we cannot postpone meaningful reform any longer.
What's in it for you:
Everyone will benefit from eight protections that will ensure stability and security for families across the country.
1. Coverage Regardless of Pre-Existing Conditions
Insurance companies will be prohibited from refusing coverage because of medical history.
2. An end to Exorbitant Out-of-Pocket Expenses, Deductibles or Co-Pays Insurance companies will have to abide by yearly caps on how much they can charge for out-of-pocket expenses.
3. Full Coverage for Preventive Care Insurance companies must fully cover - without charge - regular checkups and tests that help prevent illness, including mammograms or eye and foot exams for diabetics.
4. No Dropped Coverage for Seriously Ill Insurance companies will be prohibited from dropping or lessening coverage for people who become seriously ill.
5. No Gender Discrimination Insurance companies will be prohibited from charging people more because of their gender.6. No Annual or Lifetime Caps on Coverage Insurance companies will be prevented from placing annual or lifetime caps on the coverage people receive.7. Extended Coverage for Young Adults Children will be eligible for family coverage through the age of 26.8. Guaranteed Insurance Renewal Insurance companies will be required to renew a policy as long as the policyholder pays their premium in full. Insurance companies won’t be allowed to refuse renewal if someone becomes sick.
Your choice of doctors and plans will be protected, those that are happy with their current coverage can keep it or choose a new plan - including a public option.
How to pay for it:
President Obama knows covering more Americans will not be cheap, but he has promised that health care reform will not add to our deficits over the next decade, and will reduce it in the long term. Hundred of billions of dollars worth of savings and efficiencies have already been identified which will cover about two-thirds of reform. The other third will be paid for by raising revenue and Congress is currently debating the best way to do this.
The President has already formed a coalition, unlike anything that has ever existed before - hospitals, doctors, nurses and pharmaceutical companies have all agreed the status quo is unsustainable and are committed to bringing health care costs down.
Fact Sheets:
Download our Fact Sheets on health care reform and share them with friends, family and anyone that wants to learn more about what real reform looks like.
http://www.wisdems.org/
* Democratic Party of Racine County: Meetings & Events *
November
Monday 9, 2009 Membership Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Second Monday Union Hall
1840 Sycamore Avenue
Thursday 19, 2009 Executive Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Due To Thanksgiving Holiday, meeting date has
Union Hall been moved ahead one week!
1840 Sycamore Avenue
December
Monday 14, 2009 Membership Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Annual DPRC Holiday Membership Social
Second Monday Union Hall
1840 Sycamore Avenue
To Be Announced Executive Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Union Hall
1840 Sycamore Avenue
