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Meeting Program

City Manager Mark Scott: The State of Culver City


Upcoming Events

► Saturday, July 4

Annual Independence Day Picnic
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Lindberg Park. All members and guests welcome.
Call Karlo at (310) 839-9793 or email FirstVP@CCDemClub.Org


► Saturday & Sunday, August 29 & 30

Fiesta La Ballona - Club Booth
Help us get the word out about Culver City Democratic Club and
register voters. Volunteers needed for two hour shifts. All members
welcome. Call Ronnie at (310) 836-7557
or email President@CCDemClub.Org
 

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NO June General Meeting

Curren Price is now our New Senator!

Proposed Nuisance Ordinance seems Problematic
CC Council Meeting - June 8
(see CC Dem Club Newsletter)

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Meeting Topic:  YOUTH ACTIVISM

The panel will include Kellie Hawkins, LA County Young Democrats Advisor, Jean Li, CC High School Student, and Gary Silbiger, CC Council Member. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, June 20th, Major Forum "150 Days of the Obama Presidency" (co-sponsored with other LA Area Democratic Clubs.)

Saturday, June 27th:  New member Reception at the Camerella/Jayne home at 11:00.

*** VOTE   Tuesday, May 19   ENDORSEMENTS ***

State Senate: District 26
     Curren D. Price, Jr.

State Ballot Measures
     YES:  1A  – “Rainy Day” Budget Stabilization Fund
     YES:  1B  – Education Funding. Payment Plan
     NO:   1D   – Children Services Funding
     NO:   1E   – Mental Health Funding. Temporary Reallocation.
     YES:  1F   – Elected Officials Salaries. Prevents Pay Increases During Budget Deficit Years.

    1C – Lottery Modernization Act – No decision was made on this measure.

LA Community College District Board of Trustees 
     Seat No. 2:   Angela J. Reddock
     Seat No. 6:   Nancy Pearlman

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May Ballot Initiatives

Curran Price - Democrat for California Senate

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The Financial Crisis – Impact on Culver City: Perspectives from Local, State and Federal Leaders

Culver City Mayor, Scott Malsin, Culver City
Unified School District Board President, Jessica Beagles-Roos,and representatives from Assembly Speaker Karen Bass’s office and Congress member Diane Watson’s office will be speaking. Each will be presenting her or his perspective on how the financial crisis will impact Culver City. Members are invited to come prepared with questions for our speakers.

State Senate Election - March 24 ** GO VOTE **
(No Club Endorsement)

There was no concensus and so no endorsement for any of the candidates for the Special Election for Senate District 26 on March 24th. The Club hosted a candidate forum at our General Meeting on February 11. The Democratic candidates in attendance were Robert Cole, Mike Davis, Saundra Davis, Jon Friedman and Curren Price. When no candidate got the required 60%, a second vote was held with the same result.


Los Angeles Community College Board - Election Results

Kelly Candaele and Miguel Santiago won their races outright.  Angela Reddock and Nancy Pearlman led in their race, but just missed the 50% to avoid a run-off.  So, Angela Reddock (Seat 2) and Nancy Pearlman (Seat 6) will be in their respective run-off races in May.

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General Meeting

    26th State Senate District
       Candidate Forum and Endorsement Vote


Karen Bass honored at the Officer Intstallation and Award Luncheon

Come celebrate the installation of our new Club officers while we honor Speaker of the California Assembly, Karen Bass as Elected Leader of the Year. The Trudy Cherness Democrat of the Year Award will be presented to David
and Ruth Weisman.

Saturday, February 21, 11:30 AM
Radisson Hotel in Culver City.
Tickets $35; parking included.


Vote ** Tuesday, March 3rd

Los Angeles Community College Board

  CCDC Endorsements
     Office 2 - Angela Reddock
     Office 4 – Kelly Candaele
     Office 6 – Nancy Pearlman
     Office 7 – Miguel Santiago

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Renew your membership! 

Now collecting dues for 2009. Dues for 2009 are due by January 1, 2009. Current dues must be paid by renewing members before a vote to get a ballot at the general meeting. New and lapsed members must have paid dues at least 25 days in advance to vote at a meeting.


CCDC Officer Elections (Awesome Candidates for 2009!)

The CCDC Nominating Committee cheerfully presents the following for our officers for 2009 (although others may be nominated at the meeting):

• Ronnie Jayne, President
• Karlo Silbiger, First Vice President
• Roger Maxwell, Second Vice President
• Eric Fine, Treasurer
• Sally Gardner, Recording Secretary
• Lee Welinsky, Corresponding Secretary
• Diane Rosenberg, Membership Secretary


Local Elections (Endorsements) - Yes, we have more elections this year! This month:

      Community College Board - candidates will get 2 minutes to speak and can bring literature to share.

State Elections (Endorsements) - Coming at February Meeting...

      California Senate - candidates will have a 3 minute opening statement followed by 30 minutes of question and answer (about 5 questions) and then a 1 minute closing statement.


COMING IN FEBRUARY

Karen Bass to be Honored at the Officer Installation and Awards Luncheon

On Saturday, February 21, the Club will be hosting it annual Officer Installation and Award Luncheon. You will have the chance enjoy a fine meal and welcome in the new Club leadership and thank the outgoing officers and committee chairs for their hard work this past year.

Also, per Club tradition, the Trudy Cherness Award for Democrat of the Year
will be presented at the meeting.

Additionally, this year the Executive Board has decided to present an award for the Elected Leader of the Year. This first award will be presented to our representative in the California Assembly and the current Speaker of the Assembly, Karen Bass.

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The Premier Performance of RONNIE JAYNE’S Hilarious ONE-WOMAN SHOW:

“No, I Want Red"

A Show of Original Songs, Comedy And FUN !
With Added Attraction:  Social Satirist - Darryl Henriques

Wednesday, December 3, 2008   8 PM
At Steinway Hall (at Fields Pianos), Level P
212121 W. Pico Boulevard (1 door West of Bundy)

Tickets are $ 25/person, and is a FUNdraiser for the CULVER CITY DEMOCRATIC CLUB. 
RSVP to Jeannine Frank at 310-471-3979 or Jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com

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Time to rejoice! Obama’s victory is historic and hopefully in time. The end of the Bush era is welcome by a majority of the U.S. Savor our victory but don't let up, for we must continue the fight!  Most of the Ballot Measures PASSED…Unfortunately, so did Measure #8. And so the fight goes on… 

Club Constitutional Amendments Approved  Several amendments to the club constitution were reviewed and adopted at our Club’s General Meeting on October 15. See your Newsletter for the changes. Absentee Voting for Club Candidate Endorsements, the most controversial, was Rejected.  

UPCOMING EVENTS 

"No, ... I Want Red!"
Wednesday, December 3, 8 PM

Join your friends for music and laughs! Our very own Ronnie Jayne will be premiering her One-Woman-Show of song and comedy, as a fundraiser for our Club.  Steinway Hall, (on Level P2) Fields Pianos 12121 W. Pico Bl. (1 door West of Bundy) Tickets are $25 eachPlease RSVP, by calling Ronnie at 310-836-7557 or -email- 

Celebrate the Holidays with Us!
December 10
General Meeting 

Our Annual Silent Auction will take place at our Holiday gathering. We will have some terrific items to bid on, from some of your favorite shops, restaurants, and services -- so you can complete your holiday shopping. If you have any new items you wish to donate, please call Ronnie at 310-836-7557.  

Call for Club Officer Nominations
General Meeting
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 

We will be electing the Club officers for 2009 at our January meeting. At the December meeting the Nominating Committee will present the slate they recommend to the club. A member does not need to have been recommended by the committee to run for a Club office since a member can be nominated from the floor at the January meeting.  

Renew your membership!  

Now collecting dues for 2009 and are due by January 1, 2009. Current dues must be paid by renewing members before a vote to get a ballot at the general meeting. New and lapsed members must have paid dues at least 25 days in advance to vote at a meeting.  

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Meeting Program      (Oct. 15)

   City Council Members - Chris Armenta & Andy Weissman

   Club Constitutional Amendments


Upcoming Events

► Voter Registration/Tabling

Weekends October 11, 12, 18 & 19, Saturdays/Sundays 11:00 – 5:00 
Pavilions at Sepulveda & Sawtelle. Volunteers needed to work 2 hour shifts. Call Greg at (310) 204-1338 or email President@CCDemClub.Org


CLUB ENDORSEMENTS for NOV 4 Elections

President of the United States
Barack Obama

County Board of Supervisors: 2nd District
Mark Ridley-Thomas

U.S. Congress - 33rd District:
Diane Watson

State Assembly - 47th Assembly District:
Karen Bass

State Propositions:

Prop. 1A:  Yes   (Safe, Reliable High Speed Train Bond)
Prop. 2:    Yes   (Standards for Confining Farm Animals)
Prop. 3:    Yes   (Children’s Hospital Bond)
Prop. 4:    No    (Waiting Period…Termination… Pregnancy)
Prop. 5:    Yes   (Non violent Drug offenses…)
Prop. 6:    No    (Police…Criminal Penalties and Laws)
Prop. 7:    No    (Renewable Energy Generation)
Prop. 8:    No    (Eliminates Rights of Same Sex Couples…)
Prop. 9:    No    (Criminal Justice System, Victim’s Rights…)
Prop. 10:  No    (Alternative Fuel Vehicles…)
Prop. 11:  No    (Redistricting)
Prop. 12:  Yes   (Veterans Bond Act of 2008)

County Measures:

Measure J –  Community College:   Yes
Measure R -  Metro:   Neutral

Superior Court Judges*

Office 72:  Hilleri Grossman Merritt
Office 82:  Cynthia Loo
Office 84:  Lori-Ann C. Jones
Office 94:  C. Edward Mack
Office 154: Rocky L. Crabb

*Endorsements by the LA County Democratic Party

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