Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Newsletter




Democratic Women's Club
of Stanislaus

Next Meeting - Agenda - February Notes - Committee Info Community Digest - Upcoming Events!
March is Women's History Month!

Next Meeting!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
11:00 a.m.
Old Mill Cafe
600 9th Street
Modesto, CA 95354

Belinda Rolicheck, with the SCCW, will be speaking on the history and the activities of the Stanislaus County Commission for Women.
Lise Talbott, Women's and Children's Liaison, will be giving a current affairs update on Legislative Women's Issues and what we can do to "Counteract the Attack on Women's Rights."

Agenda
Speaker: Belinda Rolicheck, DWCS & SCCW Member
Q & A
Vote on the DWCS becoming a club member of the Stanislaus County Commission for Women. ($25.00 fee)
Vote on scholarship opportunity funding for young women through the SCCW. (Member determined amount.)
If you cannot attend the meeting please send your vote in by email before the meeting.
Speaker: Lise Talbott/ DWCS Women's and Children's Liaison
Women's Issue's Update
Member Discussion

Liaison and Rep Reports
Old Business
Carol Stark - Letter Writer's Update
New Business
Action Item: Membership Drive
Brenda Smith - Lavender Luncheon Update
Open Floor Discussion
Committee Break-out


February Meeting Notes
The Organizational Development meeting was a great success! Twenty ladies, including Mayor's Madueno and Molina, attended this important meeting. The Club Committees have been formed and active members have stepped up to be involved in the following activities:

Officers
Secretary - Laura Wilson


Club Committees
Membership - Brenda Smith (Chair), Yamilet Valladolid
Fund-raising - Paula Ford, Laura Wilson, Sheree Lustgarten
Political Activities* - Loretta Carhar, Janelle Lewis Moore, Lise Talbott, Sheree Lustgarten
*Letter Writers Group - Carole Stark, Frances Lopez, Kathy Conrotto, Virginia Madueno, Lise Talbott, Janelle Lewis-Moore, Lori Kramer, Yamilet Valladolid
Finance - Patty, Yvonne, Carole
Communications - Carole Stark, Lori Kramer, Janelle Lewis-Moore, Sheree Lustgarten
Community Service - Janelle Lewis Moore, Paula Ford, Laura Wilson, Kathy Conrotto, Lise Talbott, Sheree Lustgarten
Organizational Development - All Members


Liaisons
Healthcare - Dotty Nygard
Women and Children - Lise Talbott
Arts - Carol Stark, Paula Ford, Lori Kramer
Labor Union - Astrid Zuniga

Club Representatives
Turlock - Brenda Smith
Waterford - Lise Talbott
Patterson - Sheree Lustgarten
Riverbank/Oakdale -Vacant
Salida/West Modesto - Vacant
Ceres/Hughson - Vacant

Outreach Committees
Latina Democratic Women - Virginia Madueno, Yamilet Valladolid
College Dems - Harneet Dhaliwal (Liaison)
African American Democratic Women - Vacant
LGBT - Vacant
Seniors - Vacant
Business and Professional - Mary Ward
Committee sign-ups are on-going. Committees vote on their chairperson. If you are interested in a leadership position or becoming a committee member please let us know.
Hernandez Fundraiser


Jose Hernandez, Candidate for CD10, BBQ fundraiser!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Teamsters Hall
1225 13th Street
Modesto
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$10.00
Call Tom to RSVP
(209) 222-8640 or email Tom@JoseforCongress.com

Crabby St. Patty's CLUW Fundraiser
Congratulations Central California Coalition of Labor Women on your sold out crab fest last Friday night! CLUW recognized California Labor Federation President, Connie Leva, DWCS member Lesa Rasmussen and others! Great job done by all!
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital Nurses Prevail

Congratulations - DWCS Healthcare Liaison Dotty Nygard and Friends!
Sutter Tracy RNs Vote to Join CA Nurses Association in Hard Fought Victory for Voice in Patient Care
16th Sutter hospital now represented by CNA

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Democratic Women's Club of Stanislaus Newsletter

Democratic Women's Club
                           of Stanislaus

Club News

Have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Congratulations to Mayor-elect Garrad Marsh on his election runoff WIN for Mayor of Modesto!
You are invited to his swearing-in ceremony!
February 14, at 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
1010 Tenth Street, Modesto.
A mayoral reception will be held at 6:00 p.m., February 28, 2012,
at the McHenry Museum, 1402 I Street, Modesto.

January Meeting Notes
Special "Thank You" to Lesa Rasmussen & Adam Gray, Assembly Candiates for AD21 - guest speakers at the January meeting.  The women's club held a vote for endorsement at the meeting for the CDP Pre-endorsement Conference held the following day.  Both candidates did a great job! The DWCS would like to congratulate Lisa Rasmussen on winning the club's CDP Pre-endorsement delegate vote!
Special Guest Speaker - Congressional Candidate Jose Hernandez joined us for a chat!  Jose is running for Congress against Jeff Denham in CD10; looking forward to Jose's next visit. For more info on Jose's campaign go to: http://www.joseforcongress.com

Upcoming Events
  • February 9-11  CDP Convention going on now in San Diego.www.cadem.org for more info.
Reminder: March is Women's History Month!
International Women's Day is Marsh 8th!  For event information around the United States go to: http://www.internationalwomensday.com

Upcoming Meetings

Club Committee Meeting
An Organizational and Development meeting for Club Committees will be taking place on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
Please join one or more of the following committees:
Organizational & Development
Finance
Fund-raising
Membership
Political Activities
Community Service
Outreach
If you are planning to attend this meeting and join a committee or you are interested in becoming a committee chair, please respond to this email address. Thank you.

General Meeting
The next General Meeting of the Dem Women's Club is scheduled for: Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

Meeting Location
Old Mill Cafe
600 9th Street
Modesto


Membership

Membership $20.00
Renewal $15.00
Become a member of the DWCS - renew your membership or contribute to our club!
You can conveniently pay online:
https://secure.actblue.com/page/dwcsmember
Or send a check to:
1928 Walnut Haven
Modesto, CA 95355

Phone:(209)551-0501

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving

From your friends at the

Democratic Women's Club of Stanislaus

Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest person it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow.

- Edward Sandford Martin
The "Yes We Can" Food Drive continues to thrive with donations still coming in! We would like to extend our gratitude to those who have generously contributed to our food drive.
We will be accepting food donations through December 24th.
Please share this event.

~Collection Location~
Queen Bean Coffee House
1126 14th Street
Modesto, CA
 For more info call:
(209) 303-4042

Holiday Giving ~ More Coming Up!

The Democratic Women's Club will be announcing another Holiday Giving project for December.

Next General Meeting

January 21, 2012

Old Mill Cafe
600 9th Street
Modesto, CA 95354

11:00 am

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

4th Annual "Yes We Can" Food Drive - Now through December 24th


Our "Yes We Can" Food Drive has been a great success! 
Thank you to all that have donated. 
Local food pantries need our help! 
Demand for food has risen and overall donations have dwindled in our communities and across the country! 
I challenge each and every one of you to be generous and donate!
Please invite your friends to participate and spread the word! 
For more information contact Patty Hughes (209) 303-4042 
or email demwomensclub@gmail.com
Collection Location
1126 14th streetModesto, CA 95354



Please post your donation plans on our event wall!
Follow us on Twitter @demwomensclub

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Democratic Women Inspire Awards 2011


democratic women inspire

award luncheon 2011



Honorees

Dolores Huerta
Co-Founder United Farm Workers of America

Cathleen Galgiani
Assemblywoman District 17

Anna Caballero
Secretary of State and
Consumer Services Agency


Phyllis J. Babcock
Community Activist

Addie Brinkley
President CWA District 9
Retirees Member Council


Lisa Mantarro Moore
Deputy Chief of Staff Congressman Cardoza

Mickey Peabody

Senior Senator California Senior Legislature
Special Guest Speakers


Kimberly Ellis
Executive Director Emerge California

Dr. Jennifer Ong 

Commission on the Status of Women
California Democratic Party Women
's Caucus Liaison
Candidate for Assembly District 20


October 30, 2011

11:30a - 2:00p


Galletto Ristorante
1101 J. Street
Modesto, CA

EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
PRE-PROGRAM RECEPTION ONLY
CALL YVONNE (209) 523-4203
  Tickets
$30.00 Per Person
$250.00 Reserved Table
Sponsor Opportu
nities Available

Purchase Tickets Online
https://secure.actblue.com/page/inspireawards

Make Checks Payable to:
Democratic Women’s Club
312 DeVega Ct
Modesto, CA 95354


Make your lunch selection and RSVP by October 20th.
For more information contact: Patty Hughes, President - 
Democratic Women's Club of Stanislaus County
(209) 303-4042
demwomensclub@gmail.com
Your payment is your confirmation.
Limited seating! Tickets are not available at the door.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Around The Region (6/22/11) - Around the Region - Modbee.com

Around The Region (6/22/11) - Around the Region - Modbee.com: "Escalon
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CLUB LUNCHEON
WHEN: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Lavender Hollow Farm, 22244 McBride Road
INFO: The Democratic Women's Club of Stanislaus County is holding its annual Lavender Luncheon and Garden Party featuring guest speakers Anna Caballero, secretary of the State and the Consumer Services Agency; Lesa Rasmussen, candidate for state Assembly; Mary Jackson, Turlock councilwoman; Belinda Rolicheck, executive director, Haven Women's Center; and Lise Ching, health center manager, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte. There will be a hat contest with a royal wedding theme. Boxed lunch provided by Leonardo's Café of Escalon. Cost is $27 general; $15 students. Seating is limited. To RSVP or for more information, call (209) 551-0501."

Monday, June 20, 2011


Dear Friends, 
please join us for our annual Lavender Luncheon & Garden Party at the beautiful Lavender Hollow Farm in Escalon! We have an exceptional list of speakers that will be sure to inspire and empower our guests.

Anna Caballero
Secretary of State and Consumer Services Agency

Lesa Rasmussen
Candidate for State Assembly

Mary Jackson
Councilwoman City of Turlock

Belinda Rolicheck
Executive Director
Haven Women's Center of Stanislaus

Lise Ching
Health Center Manager
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte

Participate in our hat contest! "Royal Wedding" is the theme.
Any type of hat is encouraged!

Leonardo’s Café of Escalon will be providing a delicious Lavender themed boxed lunch.

We hope you can join us for our once a year unforgettable experience.

Everyone is welcome!

$27. & $15. Students

RSVP by June 20th; seating is limited.

(209) 551-0501

Make Checks Payable to:
Democratic Women's Club
1928 Walnut Haven Drive
Modesto, Ca. 95355

Sponsor Opportunities are available.

Pay by credit card at ActBlue:

Click here to pay by credit card online!

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