Mass Dem Party's Upcoming events

[Sydnie]

Dear Friends:

It is a busy time for Democrats here in Massachusetts .

The Democratic Caucuses are over and we will begin to hold forums around the state in March. State Party officials will be holding forums to solicit your input to create the 2007 Action Agenda that will be presented at the State Convention on May 19, 2007 at the University of Massachusetts Amherst . You can log on to our website at www.massdems.org for more information and to locate a forum near you. Forums will be held in each of the state's 10 Congressional districts. We hope you will join us as we ‘March into Democratic Action'.

It is not too late to apply for add-on status for the State Convention. If you are a youth, disabled, or a minority, you are eligible to apply for add-on status. More details and an application are available (here).

College students are encouraged to apply to the Massachusetts Democratic Party for the John F. Kennedy Scholars Program and the John Joseph Moakley Democratic Intern Program . The Kennedy Scholarship is a $1,500 scholarship for the fall semester awarded to one male and one female applicant. The Moakley Internship is a ten-week internship and a $2,500 grant. Details and an application are available (here).

I am also pleased to announce the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Annual Dinner will be held on April 30, 2007 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel in downtown Boston . More details will be coming in future newsletters.

Thank you for your continued activism.

Monday March 5
Event: Pre-St. Patrick's Day Party with PCC Jeff Welch
Location: J.P. Ryan's Tavern, 246 Brockton Avenue, Abington
Time: 6:30 PM
Description: Pre-St. Patrick's Day Party, with Plymouth County Commissioner Jeff Welch Monday, March 5, 6:30 PM J.P. Ryan's Tavern, 246 Brockton Avenue, Abington Featuring Traditional Music by Cynthia MacLeod and Gordon Belsher of Prince Edward Island. Suggested Donation: $25 More Info or RSVP The Jeff Welch Committee: 781-857-1862
Contact: RSVP The Jeff Welch Committee
Phone: [phone]
Email: na
Web Site: na



Date: Wednesday March 7
Event: Committee to Elect Matt McDonough,Campaign Kick-Off
Location: Jamie's Restaurant on rte.139 in Marshfield
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Jamie's Restaurant on rte.139 in Marshfield, MA The Committee to Elect Matt McDonough is having its Campaign Kick-Off event for Matt's run for School Committee in Marshfield.@ Suggested donation is $25. The election is on Saturday, April 28. For details, directions or to volunteer, call 781-834-4785
Contact: Committee to Elect Matt McDonough
Phone: [phone]
Email: na
Web Site: na



Date: Wednesday March 7
Event: Carlisle DTC Meeting
Location: Stamps residence, 273 Cross Street (down driveway)
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Carlisle DTC Meeting Wednesday, March 7, 7 PM Meet for conversation at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Susan Stamps, Chair Carlisle Democratic Town Committee Home 978.369.8462
Contact: Susan Stamps
Phone: [phone]
Email: na
Web Site: na



Date: Thursday March 8
Event: West Boylston DTC Candidates Night
Location: Beaman Library, 8 Newton Street, West Boylston
Time: 6:30 PM
Description: West Boylston DTC Candidates Night for 14th Worcester District* Thursday, March 8, 6:30 PM Beaman Library, 8 Newton Street, West Boylston. The West Boylston Democratic Town Committee is pleased to announce a "Candidates Night" for our upcoming special election. This election is for the 14th Worcester District representative seat to replace former state representative James Leary who recently resigned the position to become Chief of Staff and Counsel to Lt. Governor Tim Murray. All the candidates running in the primary have been invited. The candidates running in the primary are James O'Day, Phil Palmieri, Paul Shea and Tammy Vescera. If you have any questions on the event or to become move involved in the West Boylston Democratic Committee, please call the chair of the committee, Chris Rucho at 508-835-1125 or email at carucho @ charter.net.
Contact: Chris Rucho
Phone: 508 - 835 - 1125
Email: carucho @ charter.net
Web Site: na



Date: Thursday March 8
Event: Gloucester DTC Meeting
Location: Cameron's Restaurant, 206 Main St, Gloucester
Time: 7:30 PM
Description: Gloucester Democratic City Committee Meeting with Arthur Powell and Alana Murphy* Thursday, March 8, 7:30 PM Cameron's Restaurant, 206 Main St, Gloucester The program will include an informal discussion with Democratic State Committee members Arthur Powell and Alana Murphy. All Democrats and friends are welcome. Come at 7:00 for refreshments and conversation. The meeting begins at 7:30. For further information, call 978-281-1389 or visit www.gloucesterdemocrats.org.
Contact: na
Phone: 978 - 281 - 1389
Email: na
Web Site: www.gloucesterdemocrats.org



Date: Friday March 9
Event: Campaign 2008: Targeting Young Voters
Location: The Sheraton Commander Hotel ( Cambridge)
Time: 12:00 AM
Description: The conference is open to anyone interested in learning more about how to reach this demographic, but space is limited and advance registration is required! Call 617-495-9320 or email [e-mail] with any questions. Please visit www.iop.harvard.edu/idi for more information and to register ($50 registration fee paid at registration table includes lunch). We hope to see you there!
Contact: Laura Simolaris
Phone: 617 - 495 - 9320
Email: laura_simolaris @ harvard.edu
Web Site: www.iop.harvard.edu/idi



Date: Saturday March 10
Event: Breakfast with Barney: Mansfield DTC
Location: Mansfield Elks Hall, 140 North Main Street, Mansfi
Time: 8:30 AM
Description: Join Congressman Barney Frank and the Mansfield Democratic Town Committee for breakfast and celebrate the success of the 2006 election. Cost: $15 per person.
Contact: Lisa Dye
Phone: (508) 337 - 9320
Email: jl.dye @ verizon.net
Web Site: www.mansfielddems.org



Date: Saturday March 10
Event: Annual St. Patrick's Day Political Luncheon
Location: Pickled Onion 355 Rantoul St, Beverly MA 01915
Time: 12:00 PM
Description: Hosted by Councillor at Large Bill Coughlin and Ward 3 School Committeeman Jim Latter Special invited guests US Congressman John Tierney, District Attorney Jon Blodgett, Sen. Fred Berry Mayor Bill Scanlon, Representative Mary Grant and many others Pickled Onion 355 Rantoul St, Beverly MA 01915 Music: Kevin & Skip Corned Beef Boiled Dinner Suggested Donation $20 Proceeds to benefit the River House Homeless Shelter
Contact: Jim Latter
Phone: [phone]
Email: jimlatter @ hotmail.com
Web Site: na



Date: Saturday March 10
Event: Massdems, March into Democratic Forums (Roxbury)
Location: Roxbury Community College-Dance Studio
Time: 1:00 PM
Description: The Democratic Party is hosting a series of meetings around the state to gather information from people who were active in the last election cycle to collect best practices and see what types of activities they would like to learn more about. We will be using this information to formulate the training sessions that are offered at the State Convention in May.
Contact: Shawn hartman
Phone: 617 - 776 - 2676
Email: shawn.hartman @ massdems.org
Web Site: www.massdems.org



Date: Sunday March 11
Event: Ludlow Dems Breakfast w/ Governor Patrick
Location: Ludlow Elks Club, 69 Chapin Street, Ludlow
Time: 9:30 AM
Description: Join Governor Deval Patrick on Sunday, March 11th at 9:30am for the Ludlow Democratic Committee's Annual Breakfast. The event will be held at 9:30am, tickets are $15 and space is limited. Contact Aaron Saunders for more information 413 883-6750 or [e-mail]
Contact: Aaron Saunders
Phone: [phone]
Email: aaronsaunders28 @ yahoo.com



Date: Sunday March 11
Event: Framingham DTC March Breakfast meeting
Location: 136 Maynard Road, Framingham
Time: 10:30 AM
Description: Monthly meeting of the Framingham Democratic Town Committee at the Framingham Green community room, 136 Maynard Road, Framingham. This meeting takes place in the morning and features breakfast at 5$ a person and appearances by the Democratic candidates for the town election.
Contact: Rochelle Sivan
Phone: 508 - 333 5698
Email: shellyis @ gmail.com
Web Site: www.framinghamdems.org



Date: Monday March 12
Event: Franklin DTC Meeting
Location: Franklin Municipal Building, East Central Street
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Special Gues, New FPSD Superintendent Dr. Wayne Ogden.
Contact: Dr. Michael Anthony Walker-Jones
Phone: na
Email: mawj @ comcast.net
Web Site: na



Date: Monday March 12
Event: Arlington Democratic Town Committee Meeting
Location: Town Hall (2nd floor), 730 Mass. Ave., Arlington,
Time: 7:30 PM
Description: The Arlington Democratic Town Committee will meet at 7:30 pm in the Selectmen's Hearing Room on the second floor of Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington.
Contact: Kim Haase
Phone: 781 - 643 - 3429
Email: c.haase @ comcast.net
Web Site: http://www.arlingtondems.org/



Date: Tuesday March 13
Event: Auburn Democratic Town Committee Annual Irish Night Dinner
Location: Pakachoag Church 203 Pakachoag Street Auburn
Time: 6:00 PM
Description: Annual Irish Night Awards Dinner. Social hour at 6. Corned beef and cabbage dinner at 7. To honor Patricia Bukoski with the FDR Outstanding Public Service Award. Will also be presenting Town Moderator Charles Baker and his wife Joan with the Democratic Lifetime Acheivement Award. Special gueat speaker Lt. Gov Timothy P. Murray. Dinner tickets $25. Sponsorships available. Doreen goodrich 508-951-9157
Contact: Doreen Goodrich
Phone: 508 - 951 - 9157
Email: doreenadtc @ charter.net



Date: Tuesday March 13
Event: Darfur Divestment Meeting
Location: Clark University, Worcester
Time: 6:00 PM
Description: At Lurie Conference Room on the 1st floor of the University Center at Clark University in Worcester. Speakers will include: State Senator's Harriette Chandler and Ed Augustus who are sponsoring the statewide divestment bill. Irit Tamir from the Massachusetts Association of Jewish Federations. Maggie Tiernan of the Massachussets Darfur Divestment Coalition Students from Clark University and Holy Cross who are leading divestment efforts on area campuses. Local Darfur activists. For more information about the meeting please call Joe O'Brien at 508-335-8768 or Naomi Sully of Clark University STAND at 240-672-2954.
Contact: Joe O'Brien
Phone: 508 - 335 - 8768
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Web Site: na



Date: Wednesday March 14
Event: Brookline DTC Legislative Roundtable
Location: Devotion School Library, 345 Harvard Street, Brook
Time: 7:30 PM
Description: Brand New Format this Year! More opportunity for your input on policy issues. The Brookline Democratic Town Committee hosts a provocative discussion with our state senator and representatives. Come prepared to share your ideas and questions about how to improve public policy in education, health care, environmental issues, housing, revenue, and other critical matters for our state. Guests: Senator Cynthia Stone Creem Rep. Michael Moran Rep. Michael Rush Rep. Frank Smizik For more information, contact Brookline Democratic Town Committee Chair Cindy Rowe at BrooklineDems @ operamail.com.
Contact: Cindy Rowe
Phone: na
Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: na



Date: Thursday March 15
Event: Democratic State Committee Meeting
Location: American Legion Post 440 in Newton
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: There will be a Democratic State Committee meeting o March 15 at American Legion Post 440 in Newton at 295 California Street.
Contact: Pavel Paynao
Phone: 617 - 776 - 2676
Email: payano @ massdems.org
Web Site: www.massdems.org



Date: Thursday March 15
Event: World on Fire? North Reading DTC
Location: North Reading Town Hall Room #10 235 North St. Nor
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: John Rogers, Senior Energy Analyst/Northeast Clean Energy Project Manager for the Union of Concerned Scientists, will be leading a discussion on the issue of Climate Change and how it affects each of us on the local level. This event is open to ALL who are interested in this critical issue. Doors open at 7pm, John will speak at 7:30. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact: Tom Magner
Phone: 978 - 664 - 2977
Email: tmagner @ verizon.net
Web Site: www.northreadingdems.org



Date: Friday March 16
Event: PCDL St. Patrick's Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner
Location: Country Club of Halifax, Route #106
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: PCDL Monthly meeting and Annual PCDL St. Patrick's Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner. Presentation by the Nominating Committee of Candidates for Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer for 2007/2008 term. Nominations are open to paid up members from the floor.
Contact: Bob Joy
Phone: (508) 295 - 1538
Email: bobjoy38 @ comcast.net
Web Site: www.plymouthcountydemocraticleague.org/



Date: Saturday March 17
Event: Malden DCC Annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast
Location: Irish American Hall, West St., Malden 02148
Time: 9:00 AM
Description: Come one, come all !!! Fun, fellowship, and banter. Tickets are $20 at door or call 781-324-0405 for reservations.
Contact: Joe Lawless, Chair, Malden DCC
Phone: 781 - 324 - 0405
Email: maldendems @ gmail.com



Date: Saturday March 17
Event: Haverhill/Cong. Meehan's St. Patrick's Day Lunch
Location: Diburro's, 887 Boston Road, Haverhill, MA
Time: 12:00 PM
Description: Please join us for Marty Meehan's 6th Annual St. Patrick's Day Lunch Hhonoring Irish Man of the Year: John Linnehan. TICKETS: $30 per Person / $300 per table Plus Special Visitors from Ireland
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Date: Sunday March 18
Event: John Walsh in Newton for an Interactive Forum
Location: Nordic Hall, Scandinavian Living Center, Newton
Time: 4:00 PM
Description: WINNING ELECTIONS, 2006 AND 2008 In an interactive forum sponsored by the Newton Democratic City Committee, John Walsh, campaign manager for Deval Patrick's extraordinarily successful campaign for governor, will talk about the campaign, the strategies, the decisions, that led to the election of our new governor and the implications for the elections in 2008. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. Caroline Schwarzwalder, Publicity Chair, Newton Democratic City Committee. 153 Oak Street, Newton 02464, 617-965-6017.
Contact: Caroline Schwarzwalder
Phone: 617 - 965 - 6017
Email: na
Web Site: na



Date: Tuesday March 20
Event: Massdems March into Democratic Forums (Worcester)
Location: Leos Ristorante, 11 Brackett Court, Worcester
Time: 10:00 AM
Description: The Democratic Party is hosting a series of meetings around the state to gather information from people who were active in the last election cycle to collect best practices and see what types of activities they would like to learn more about. We will be using this information to formulate the training sessions that are offered at the State Convention in May.
Contact: Shawn Hartman
Phone: 617 - 776 - 2676
Email: shawn.hartman @ massdems.org
Web Site: www.massdems.org



Date: Wednesday March 21
Event: Wakefield DTC Meeting with John Walsh
Location: Americal Civic Center, 467 Main Street, Wakefield
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: The Wakefield DTC will host and welcomes all to meet special guest speaker John Walsh, Governor Patrick's campaign manager, at our monthly meeting. All Middlesex/Essex Senate District neighboring communities including Malden, Melrose, Stoneham, Reading, and Lynnfield are cordially invited to attend.
Contact: Betsy Sheeran
Phone: 781 - 224 - 9871
Email: BetsySheeran @ RCN.com
Web Site: www.wakefielddemocrats.com



Date: Wednesday March 21
Event: Massdems March into Democratic Forums (Taunton)
Location: Portuguese American Club, 175 School St. Taunton
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: The Democratic Party is hosting a series of meetings around the state to gather information from people who were active in the last election cycle to collect best practices and see what types of activities they would like to learn more about. We will be using this information to formulate the training sessions that are offered at the State Convention in May.
Contact: Shawn Hartman
Phone: 617 - 776 - 2676
Email: shawn.hartman @ massdems.org
Web Site: www.massdems.org



Date: Thursday March 22
Event: Mansfield DTC Discussion Group
Location: Home of Deb Snyder, 29 Fruit St
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: We will be discussing Barak Obama's "Dreams of My Father". The public is welcome to participate.
Contact: Mary Kate Flynn
Phone: (508) 337 - 2983
Email: mkf @ stbdesigns.com
Web Site: www.mansfielddems.org



Date: Thursday March 22
Event: Massdems March into Democratic Forums (Ipswich)
Location: Ipswich Town Hall, Ipswich
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: The Democratic Party is hosting a series of meetings around the state to gather information from people who were active in the last election cycle to collect best practices and see what types of activities they would like to learn more about. We will be using this information to formulate the training sessions that are offered at the State Convention in May.
Contact: Shawn Hartman
Phone: 617 - 776 - 2676
Email: shawn.hartman @ massdems.org
Web Site: www.massdems.org



Date: Friday March 23
Event: Film Screening: The Ground Truth
Location: Georgetown High School, 11 Winter Street
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: "The Ground Truth" is an award-winning documentary in which returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan discuss their war experiences, and the personal aftermath of war. This is the second in a documentary film series co-hosted by the Georgetown and Boxford Democratic Town Committees. For more information, call Bette Nelson (Georgetown) 978-352-2765, or email Cherie Hoyt (Boxford) [e-mail] (Note to webmaster: We have Bette's phone number and Cherie's email on our flyers and posters -- that's why I included them here...)
Contact: Bette Nelson
Phone: 978 - 352 - 2765
Email: cherhoyt @ comcast.net
Web Site: www.georgetowndems.com



Date: Saturday March 24
Event: The Attleboro DTC 10th Annual Spring Unity Brunch
Location: 220 O'Neil Boulevard, Attleboro
Time: 9:00 AM
Description: $17 per person, $12 per student Meet our elected officials and party candidates. Dialogue with Democratic State Committee members, local Ward Chairs and members. Celebrate our Victory 2006 Election. Ensure grassroots networking continues to function and weigh in on decision-making at the local, state, and national level. For more info call Paul Grady at 508-222-4498 or Email - Ellen Parker at [e-mail]
Contact: Ellen Parker
Phone: 508 - 222 - 4498
Email: Elparker2 @ gmail.com
Web Site: na



Date: Saturday March 24
Event: Eleanor Roosevelt Returns to Worcester
Location: FDR American Heritage Center Museum
Time: 3:00 PM
Description: Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR American Heritage Center Museum presents "An Afternoon with Eleanor Roosevelt -- Living-History at Union Station." Come and enjoy ...the dramatic Eleaanor Roosevelt portrayal by actress Elena Dodd, and ... the dramatic Eleanor Roosevelt Cantata and other New Deal period music performed by THE MASTER SINGERS OF WORCESTER Followed by a reception and tour of the FDR Museum For info or tickets contact The Master Singers of Worcester Phone [phone], email [e-mail] or visit the web site at www.mswma.org Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 day of event.
Contact: Te FDR Museum
Phone: 508 . 842 . 1349
Email: info @ mswma.org
Web Site: www.fdrheritage.org



Date: Sunday March 25
Event: M&W's Democratic Breakfast
Location: Hudson Portuguese Social Club, 13 Port Street, Hud
Time: 10:00 AM
Description: Reserve your table now for the M&W's Democratic Breakfast "Affirming our Values through Action." This is a fundraising party for us to meet-up with candidates, elected officials & friends. Great Food, Great Friends, Great Fun - Don't miss it! $25 per person; $50 Sponsor - Listing in program + 1 ticket; $100 Host - Listing in program + 2 tickets; $250 Patron - Listing in program + up to 4 tickets. Call or email Sue Kennedy with your reservations today [e-mail] - 978 - 264 - 9165
Contact: Sue Kennedy
Phone: 978 - 264 - 9165
Email: suekennedy @ verizon.net
Web Site: na



Date: Sunday March 25
Event: Millbury DTC Dinner
Location: V.F.W. Charles F. Minney Post, 16 South Main St.
Time: 6:00 PM
Description: The Millbury Democratic Town Committee cordially invites you to attend its annual Leo P. Bachant Democrat of the Year Awards Dinner. Recipients of this award are registered democrats who have distinguished themselves in service to the community. This year we are honoring Edmund Hachey, who passed away suddenly, as Democrat of the Year. In addition, the committee will present the Judith P. Wilkinson Humanitarian award to Judith O'Connor. This award is given to a person, or group of persons, who have demonstrated a willingness to others, or whose actions have enhanced the well being of our townspeople. The Committee hopes that your busy schedule will not prevent you from attending our annual event. Sponsor tickets are $75.00 and dinner tickets are $25.00. Please send check made payable to the Millbury Democratic Town Committee, c/o Bill Hamilton, 18 Washington Street, Millbury, Ma 01527. Tickets must be purchased by March 18, 2007.
Contact: Bill Hamilton
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Email: na
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Date: Tuesday March 27
Event: Gloucester DTC film Series
Location: Gloucester Cinema, 74 Essex Avenue
Time: 12:00 AM
Description: Series tickets are now on sale for six classic movies on the theme of Work and the American Dream. The "Coal Miner's Daughter" starring Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones in the story of country western singer Loretta Lynn who rises to fame from the coal mines of Kentucky. Proceeds will benefit the Gloucester Democratic City Committee. To order, send a check for $35, made out to GDCC, to GDCC, P.O. Box 111, Gloucester, MA 01931. For further information, call 978-281-1973, visit www.gloucesterdemocrats.org, or email [e-mail].
Contact: na
Phone: 978 - 281 - 1973
Email: cpark @ pobox.com
Web Site: www.gloucesterdemocrats.org



I added spaces in the emails and phone numbers so they wouldn't get spammed.

[catgirl]

1. Add-on Application

Sydnie,

I couldn't locate the application on the massdems.org website. Do you have a link
you can send me? Does a white woman qualify as a minority? Thanks!

[Sydnie]

2. Add on link

http://www.massdems.org/caucus07/Addon_Application.pdf

Sorry, I posted that just before I ran out the door for work today. Didn't occur to me there might be a link missing here or there. d'oh!

I wouldn't let the "minority" status question stop me. :)

[catgirl]

3. Thanks!