Spring Inspiration!
Next General Meeting!
Saturday, May 5, 2012
11:00 a.m.
McHenry's Restaurant
1445 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350
March Meeting Notes
Thank you to our member speaker: Belinda Rolicheck, representing the Stanislaus County Commission for Women. The Democratic Women's Club voted overwhelmingly at our March meeting to become an organization member of the SCCW and will be contributing to their scholarship fund for young women.
Many thanks to member speaker: Lise Talbott, who brought forward current legislation on women's issues -- of primary discussion was the Affordable Care Act and SB 1338.
April Calendar
- Calling all District Level DNC Delegate hopefuls! Your deadline to file is April 11th at 5pm. Visit www.cadem.org/delegate2012 to file and learn more. 2012 DNC Delegate Selection
- April 11, 2012 LCR Congressional Candidates Forum District 10 - 12:00 p.m. at King Kennedy Memorial Center, 601 Martin Luther King Drive, Modesto, CA 95351. Contact Maggie Mejia for more info:Mejiam3@sbcglobal.net
- April 14, 2012 14th Annual American GI Forum Veterans "Black & White Ball" 6:00 pm - 11:45 pm http://14thannualblacknwhiteball2012-eventful.eventbrite.com/r/eventful
- April 28, 2012 We Are Women March Sacramento/Los Angeles/San Franciso http://www.wearewomenmarch.net/groups/california-we-are-women-march/
- April 29, 2012 DNC Delegate Hopefuls Caucus Info: You and your supporters will need to attend your presidential candidate’s caucus on Sunday, April 29. Remember, people can arrive early, sign-in and cast a vote – they don’t have to stick around to hear the speeches. Caucus times and locations will be posted at www.cadem.org/delegate2012 when available.
April Candidate Corner
Mike Barkley for Congress - http://www.mjbarkl.com/run.htm
Adam Gray for Assembly
Join us at the Los Banos Street Faire - Enjoy a pancake breakfast and precinct walking! Date: April 14th, 2012
Time: 8:30AM-1:00PM
Where: 6th & K Street, Los Banos
Precinct Walk: 10:00AM-1:00PM 1:00PM-4:00PM
http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=510f149c06fedfba359872370&id=c63520ab86&e=8006b36561
Volunteer Appreciation BBQ & Precinct Walk on the 28th of April.
RSVP- sea@adamgrayforassembly.com
We love volunteers! To sign up to help with our campaign go to: www.adamgrayforassembly.com
Cathleen Galgiani for Senate www.cathleengalgiani.com
Jose Hernandez for Congress www.JoseforCongress.com
Xochitl Paderes for Assembly http://paderesforassembly.com/
Lesa Rasmussen for Assembly www.lesarasmussen.com
Candidate Luncheon: Please Join Councilman Tony Dossetti & former Councilwoman Michele Gabriault Acosta
DATE: Friday, April 20, 2012 Italo-American Lodge WHERE: 1351 W 18th St, Merced, CA 95340 Social 11:30 am, Lunch 12:00 pm $25 per person FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 209-722-4442
Upcoming Events!
May 1, 2012 Planned Parenthood CAPITOL DAY Sacramento Fun-filled Day of Action and Education. Contact: stocktonpa@ppmaronte.org
May 12, 2012 Adam Gray hosts Congressman Cardoza Annual Linguica Fest
May 15, 2012 Steve & Brenda Smith host Meet and Greet/Fund-raiser for Jose Hernandez at 6:30pm at 4907 Powell Rd, Denair.
May 17, 2012 - Cathleen Galgiani - Fund-raiser Modesto Details to be announced! 5:30 p.m.
June - DWCS Lavender Luncheon!
Announcements!
- Xochitl Paderes for Assembly 2012 reports that Xochitl has just been awarded the Red Cross Hero Award and has received theendorsement of Alex Rooker, Vice-Chair of the California Democratic Party.
- Atwater City Council Meeting, Mayor Joan Faul, on April 9, 2012, presented an award of completion to former mayor Pro Tem Lesa Rasmussen for the League of California Cities “California Civic Leadership Institute.”
Committee sign-ups are on-going. If you are interested in a leadership position or becoming a committee member please let us know.
Election Calendar - Presidential Primary Election – Tuesday, June 5, 2012
County of Stanislaus – Registrar of Voters (All code references are to California Elections Code unless otherwise stated) March 29 (E-68) Certified List of Candidates for Federal and State Offices This list will be issued by the Secretary of State. EC 8148 April 6 (E-60) Special Vote by Mail Ballot Request First day applications can be processed by County Election Official for special vote by mail ballot requests for Military, Overseas and 60-Day Voters. EC 3304 April 9 – May 22 (E-57 to E-14) Write-In Candidacy Statement of Write-in Candidacy and Nomination Papers must be filed with the County Election Official. EC 8600, 8601 April 26 – May 26 (E-40 to E-10) County Sample Ballot Pamphlets Pamphlets are mailed to each registered voter during this time. EC 13303, 13304 April 26 – May 15 (E-40 to E-21) State Voter Information Guide Mailed by the Secretary of State to each household in which voters were registered by E-60 (April 6). EC 9094 May 7 – May 29 (E-29 to E-7) Regular Vote by Mail Ballot Mailing and processing period for Vote by Mail ballots. Ballots will be available at the County Elections Office. EC 3001 May 20 – June 4 Late Contribution and Independent Expenditures of $1000 or More Within 24 hours of the transaction, FPPC for 496 or 497 must be filed with the appropriate filing officer. Must be filed by FAX, overnight guaranteed or personal delivery. Gov Code 84203, 84204 May 21 (E-15) 15-Day Close Last Day to Register for this election. Postmarks, DMV submissions, and election office delivery/drop off are acceptable. EC 2107 May 24 2nd Pre-Election Campaign Statement Due for the period 3/18/12 through 5/19/12. Gov Code 84200.7 May 28 County Holiday - Memorial Day May 30 – June 5 (E-6 to E) Special 7-Day Ballots Available Available at the County Elections Official’s office for those voters unable to vote at the polls on election day. EC 3021 June 5 (E) ELECTION DAY - Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. EC 1000, 14212 June 7 – July 3 (E+2 to E+28) The Official Canvass The canvass shall begin and be completed during this time. EC 15301, 15372 | 
