Meetings
Last Meeting : Wednesday, June 4, 7:00 pm.
Nice turn out tonight and we learned a lot and shared a lot as usual.
Delaware's leading activist on energy, Tommywonk, aka Tom Noyes, dropped by to report that progress is being made on the struggle to bring off-shore windpower to Delaware. It's slow and tedious but it seems to be moving in the right direction. He also reported that legislation will be introduced this week to rein in the SEU and make it accountable to the Governor. This is a huge step in the right direction since heretofore it has been accountable to no one except its own board members. Finally, Tom talked about trade and cap programs and how Delaware can participate in this.
ACTION: Call your Senator, even if he/she supports Blue Water Wind. Call this week and again next week if the Senate doesn't vote this week. Keep calling until HCR38 gets on the Senate floor for a vote.HCR38 is the bill that has passed in the House that directs the State Controller to vote for the Power Purchase Agreement between Blue Water and Delmarva Power. The Senate needs to pass this bill before the end of Session on June 30th. KEEP CALLING!
KUDOS to John Kowalko who has once again taken on the role of the Lone Ranger in the House. He has led the charge on energy in Delaware and he's not getting much backup from his caucus. John, we're behind you and we're so very proud of you!
We announced PDD's 2008 fundraising project tonight and worked on the mailing. PDD has been given a $5000 Challenge Grant Pledge for the 2008 election year. If the members contribute and raise $5000, our angels will match it. Your money is doubled. Details about this program are being mailed to you.*
Our endorsement committee has finalized our 2008 Candidate Questionnaire and it will be mailed later this week. The committee members have put in a lot of time getting the questions right and identifying the issues that PDD cares about. Thanks to June Eisley who chairs the group, and to Paul Baumbach, Gemma Buckley, Dave Carter, Kris Muto and Brian Selander for all their hard work.
You are invited to Rebecca's for our Annual 4th of July Barbeque and Pool Party on Friday, July 4th from 5:00 to 9:00. Again, details are being mailed. RSVP to Rebecca at young.rh@comcast.net
You are invited to Chris Coons' announcement ceremony on Saturday, June 7th at the following locations: Middletown at the Senior Center on Broad St at 10:00am; Wilmington at Conley-Ward Restaurant on the Riverfront at 12:30pm; Claymont at the Community Center on Green Street at 2:00pm. You are also invited to a Chris Coons' fundraiser at Rebecca's on Monday, June 16th from 6:00 to 8:00. Bob Stachnik is co-host. Suggested contribution is $50, but whatever you can afford is welcome, or just come and visit with Chris. RSVP to Rebecca at young.rh@comcast.net
You are invited to Matt Denn's announcement ceremony on Saturday, June 7th at 4:00pm at the Old New Castle Courthouse on Delaware Avenue at 2nd St. We'll adjourn to the Arsenal for a drinkie-poo afterward.
Draft 2008 Meeting Schedule:
July 4, 5-9 PM at Rebecca's House: Fourth of July pool party and barbeque. After the Hockessin Parade and before the fireworks. PDDers and their families are invited.
Aug 6, 7:00 PM, at Deldems HQ: Endorsed Candidates' campaign update. Review of all filed candidates.
Sept 3, 7:00 PM, at Deldems HQ: Campaign Volunteer Training Session for PDDers.
Oct 1, NO PDD MEETING. PDD Members Should Be Out Working On Campaigns Tonight.
Nov 5, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, venue TBA: Celebration of Democratic Victory Party.
Dec 3, 6:00, venue TBA: Holiday Gathering and Dinner.
Progressive Democrats For Delaware meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. Meetings are held at Delaware Democratic Headquarters and, while they may be shorter, they will always end by 8:15.
Delaware Democratic Headquarters
19 E. Commons Blvd, 2nd Floor - ADA Accessible
New Castle, DE
Directions:
From I-95 South, take Exit 5A - Route 141 South towards New Castle. At the second traffic light, turn left onto E. Commons Blvd. The State Party Headquarters is in the second building on the left. Please use the side entrance to the building.
From I-95 North, take Exit 5A - Route 141 South towards New Castle. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Route 141. At the next traffic light, turn left onto E. Commons Blvd. The State Party Headquarters is in the second building on the left. Please use the side entrance to the building.
By bus, the DART routes that go by Delaware Democratic Headquarters are #15 and #23. Check the DART First State website for specific times and stop locations.
