Announcement for Next Membership Meeting
6pm - Monday - October 12, 2009
Please attend our October 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 people being governed are involved.
DemocraticPartyofRacineCounty.org
ATTENTION DPRC MEMBERS
NOTIFICATION OF NOMINATIONS
Monday October 12, 2009
The current Nominating Committee of the Democratic Party of Racine County wants to inform all members of the DPRC election process which will elect the officers and the executive board of the party in November.
A Nominating and Election Committee consisting of five (5) members shall be elected by the membership at the September meeting of the odd-numbered years. No candidate for elective office shall be eligible to serve on the Nominating and Election Committee. Acceptance of nominations for the Nominating and Election Committee by any member must be by verbal consent of so-nominated member present at this meeting, or by written consent to the Secretary before starting nominations.
This committee shall serve for a period of two (2) years, and shall preside over all nominations and elections. This committee shall elect its own chair.
The Nominating and Election Committee may present a slate of qualified candidates, provided they have obtained written permission of these candidates to place their names in nomination. The slate may present more than one candidate for each position to be filled. This slate shall be presented at the regular October membership meeting preceding the election in November.
Nominations from the floor at the October membership meeting may be accepted in person by the so-nominated member present at this meeting, or nominations may be accepted by the nominee in writing, delivered to the Secretary before nominations are requested, at the October membership meeting preceding the November election.
n the event a full slate is not nominated, the Executive Board may fill any vacancy(ies) at the next regular board meeting.
It shall then become the duty of this committee to have printed in ballot form the names of all candidates for the various offices and distribute same to the membership at the November general election.
The Nominations and Elections Committee shall set the time, date and place of the November election.
All members shall be informed in writing of the time, place and voting hours not less than 10 days prior to the election. In the event of a run-off, the Election Committee shall set the time, date and place of the run-off. The date is to be no later than 15 days after the election.
All members shall be checked against the list of members of the organization and all such members in good standing, that is whose dues have been paid for the current year, shall be eligible to vote. A member’s dues and application card must be received by the Secretary at least five (5) days prior to the monthly meeting at which an election will be held before a member is eligible to vote in said election.
The new officers will take office on the following January 1st, and serve a two (2) year term.
Members in good standing are encouraged to consider running for the Executive Board.
Members also, may contact anyone on the Nominating Committee to express interest in running or to seek information about running. The Nominating Committee members elected at the September DPRC Membership meeting are:
Ron Thomas 498-4323, Bob Henzl 632-7541, Gloria Rogers 554-4611, Marcel Dandeneau 639-6209, and Rachel Trobaugh 554-7264.
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!
THE OBAMA PLAN
“It will provide more security and stability to those who have health insurance. It will provide insurance to those who don’t. And it will lower the cost of health care for our families, our businesses, and our government.”
President Barack Obama
More Security and Stability
If You Have Health Insurance, the Obama Plan:
Ends discrimination against people with pre-existing conditions.
Limits premium discrimination based on gender and age.
Prevents insurance companies from dropping coverage when people are sick and need it most.
Caps out-of-pocket expenses so people don’t go broke when they get sick.
Eliminates extra charges for preventive care like mammograms, flu shots and diabetes tests to improve health and save money.
Protects Medicare for seniors.
Eliminates the “donut-hole” gap in coverage for prescription drugs.
Quality, Affordable Choices
If You Don’t Have Insurance, the Obama Plan:
Creates a new insurance marketplace — the Exchange — that allows people without insurance and small businesses to compare plans and buy insurance at competitive prices.
Provides new tax credits to help people buy insurance.
Provides small businesses tax credits and affordable options for covering employees.
Offers a public health insurance option to provide the uninsured and those who can’t find affordable coverage with a real choice.
Reins in the Cost of Health Care
For All Americans, the Obama Plan:
Won’t add a dime to the deficit and is paid for upfront.
Requires additional cuts if savings are not realized.
Implements a number of delivery system reforms that begin to rein in health care costs and align incentives for hospitals, physicians, and others to improve quality.
Creates an independent commission of doctors and medical experts to identify waste, fraud and abuse in the health care system.
Orders immediate medical malpractice reform projects that could help doctors focus on putting their patients first, not on practicing defensive medicine.
Requires large employers to cover their employees and individuals who can afford it to buy insurance so everyone shares in the responsibility of reform.
Immediately offers new, low-cost coverage through a national “high risk” pool to protect people with preexisting conditions from financial ruin until the new Exchange is created.
We have a great deal of work to do to realize success in achieving real health care reform. Please be engaged and participate in our democratic process.
Racine Community Transit ForumTapping into Transit as a Game Changer
Wednesday, October 7, 20097:00 PM - 8:30 PMDeKoven Center, Great Hall
600 21st Street Racine, Racine Free and open to the public
JOB GROWTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABILITY
Can transit ensure a brighter future for your family, your business, and Racine?
The future of Racine is being shaped right now as legacy legislation is being formed.
Hear from community leaders and experts about the situation on the ground in Racine and how transit could change the game for people and businesses. Learn about lessons we can glean from other communities.
Learn about transit proposals, get answers to your questions, and voice your opinion.Everyone should be a part of this discussion: Join us!
Co-sponsors include:
Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce
Racine County Labor CoalitionDowntown Racine
Sierra Club
Racine Business Improvement DistrictRacine Housing Coalition
Hispanic Business and Professionals Association
For more information contact:
Transit NOW at 262-246-6151 Please RSVP to kthomas@transitnow.org
Health Insurance Reform Cannot Wait
Everyday people are denied coverage that could improve or save their lives - this is unacceptable.
While Wisconsin is a national leader in health coverage, we still realize that our system is broken.
Nobody should go broke because they get sick.
Democrats realize that health insurance is a right, not a privilege only the wealthy can afford.
President Obama has developed a plan that uses the best ideas from Democrats and Republicans.
Now is the time to stop bickering and take action.
