Saturday, February 26, 2011
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
February 3rd Meeting
County Chairman Addresses Eastern Sussex Democrats
On February 3, Ed O’ Conner, Chairman of the Sussex County Democratic Committee addressed the monthly meeting of the Eastern Sussex Democrats [ESD].
His focus was on how the ESD can be of greater value to the Democratic cause in Sussex County politics. Among the things he suggested was to join our local committee, write letters to the editor, and work for a Democratic candidate.
The ESD is made up of residents from Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey Beach, and Milton who support the values of the Democratic Party. They meet the first Thursday of each month for a luncheon and a prominent speaker at the Bethany Blues restaurant in Lewes and the club is looking to expand its membership and presence in the community.
For more information about the ESD, please contact Phil Mandel at 645-1543.
His focus was on how the ESD can be of greater value to the Democratic cause in Sussex County politics. Among the things he suggested was to join our local committee, write letters to the editor, and work for a Democratic candidate.
The ESD is made up of residents from Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey Beach, and Milton who support the values of the Democratic Party. They meet the first Thursday of each month for a luncheon and a prominent speaker at the Bethany Blues restaurant in Lewes and the club is looking to expand its membership and presence in the community.
For more information about the ESD, please contact Phil Mandel at 645-1543.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Board Meeting-July 29, 2010
The Board met to plan the balance of the year.
Peter Schott, Betty Hurdle, Alice Hanke and Helen Truitt met at the home of Betty Hurdle
Items discussed:
1. Speakers for Sept, Velda Jones-Potter, State Treasurer, Oct ; Nov- Carney/McCabe, Pete Schwartzkopf will be contacted.
2. Dec Christmas Party planning at the Sept 16th meeting
3. Nominating Committee for 2011 election of officers in January
4. Meeting location change delayed to after the election
5. Peter will post events to the DE Democrat website
6. A successful picnic added $500 to our bank account.
General Meeting: Sept 2, 11:30 am at the Milton location
Next Board Mtg: Sept 23th, 10:30 at Betty Hurdle's home
Peter Schott, Betty Hurdle, Alice Hanke and Helen Truitt met at the home of Betty Hurdle
Items discussed:
1. Speakers for Sept, Velda Jones-Potter, State Treasurer, Oct ; Nov- Carney/McCabe, Pete Schwartzkopf will be contacted.
2. Dec Christmas Party planning at the Sept 16th meeting
3. Nominating Committee for 2011 election of officers in January
4. Meeting location change delayed to after the election
5. Peter will post events to the DE Democrat website
6. A successful picnic added $500 to our bank account.
General Meeting: Sept 2, 11:30 am at the Milton location
Next Board Mtg: Sept 23th, 10:30 at Betty Hurdle's home
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
GOP Lost its Way
> Since the election, the GOP has been racking their brains asking what did we > do wrong. The main theory seems to be: We Lost Our Way. So I have a few > theories of my own about how they lost it.
How the Republicans lost their way:
1. False belief that their way is the only way even when it's proven not to > work.
2. False belief that Free Markets will take care of everything and everyone.
3. False belief that if one works hard, they'll earn enough to feed and > clothe their families.
4. False belief that US has best healthcare in world, when we rank # 26th in > the industrialized world.
5. False belief that everyone should be responsible for themselves.
6. Being more interested in personal gain than being a servant of the > electorate.
7. Refusal to change their diehard beliefs of tax cuts and poor economic > theories.
To say that " We became just like the Democrats in terms of spending, as well as on personal and political ethics.", Priscilla Rakestraw; as a reason for losing; just shows how the GOP can't accept its own failures. The problem isn't that you did not get your message out! You got it out and it was rejected at the polls.
The Message is always about helping business and cutting taxes for the well off. All meaningless words for the poor and hungry. When will you see that we all must care for the elderly, the widows, the > downtrodden and the children, as any civilized country should and as required by the religions of the world. What happened to the Golden Rule? Maybe the Golden Rule (Do unto others as you would have them do to you) could be the next GOP mantra
Alice Hanke, Milton DE
How the Republicans lost their way:
1. False belief that their way is the only way even when it's proven not to > work.
2. False belief that Free Markets will take care of everything and everyone.
3. False belief that if one works hard, they'll earn enough to feed and > clothe their families.
4. False belief that US has best healthcare in world, when we rank # 26th in > the industrialized world.
5. False belief that everyone should be responsible for themselves.
6. Being more interested in personal gain than being a servant of the > electorate.
7. Refusal to change their diehard beliefs of tax cuts and poor economic > theories.
To say that " We became just like the Democrats in terms of spending, as well as on personal and political ethics.", Priscilla Rakestraw; as a reason for losing; just shows how the GOP can't accept its own failures. The problem isn't that you did not get your message out! You got it out and it was rejected at the polls.
The Message is always about helping business and cutting taxes for the well off. All meaningless words for the poor and hungry. When will you see that we all must care for the elderly, the widows, the > downtrodden and the children, as any civilized country should and as required by the religions of the world. What happened to the Golden Rule? Maybe the Golden Rule (Do unto others as you would have them do to you) could be the next GOP mantra
Alice Hanke, Milton DE
Monday, May 4, 2009
Sandra Spence Member Focus
Brief Bio of Sandra Spence
Since moving to Delaware six years ago from Washington, DC, Sandy Spence has served as Board Secretary, Treasurer and Housing Advocate/lobbyist for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. She also chaired the Coastal-Georgetown AAUW Women's Issues/Action Group. For the past two years, she has served as Vice President for Membership for the LWV of Sussex Co. and LWVDE Treasurer. She is a registered lobbyist in Dover for the League of Women Voters and currently serves on the Delaware Housing Coalition board as Vice President.
In Washington, DC, Sandy served on the DC Habitat for Humanity Board and was Board Secretary. Sandy was a registered lobbyist during her career with the National Association of Counties, the California Department of Transportation, Amtrak, the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) and others. She co-founded an association management company that gave her the opportunity to serve as Executive Director of ACT and others. She then served as full-time Executive Director of the Society of Glass & Ceramic Decorators before retiring in 2000.
As Executive Director of ACT, she lobbied for six years to secure an amendment to the federal Tax Code to allow employers to provide tax-free transit passes, as well as carpool and vanpool benefits. That law is now used widely throughout the nation to secure private/employer subsidies for commuting benefits.
Since moving to Delaware six years ago from Washington, DC, Sandy Spence has served as Board Secretary, Treasurer and Housing Advocate/lobbyist for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. She also chaired the Coastal-Georgetown AAUW Women's Issues/Action Group. For the past two years, she has served as Vice President for Membership for the LWV of Sussex Co. and LWVDE Treasurer. She is a registered lobbyist in Dover for the League of Women Voters and currently serves on the Delaware Housing Coalition board as Vice President.
In Washington, DC, Sandy served on the DC Habitat for Humanity Board and was Board Secretary. Sandy was a registered lobbyist during her career with the National Association of Counties, the California Department of Transportation, Amtrak, the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) and others. She co-founded an association management company that gave her the opportunity to serve as Executive Director of ACT and others. She then served as full-time Executive Director of the Society of Glass & Ceramic Decorators before retiring in 2000.
As Executive Director of ACT, she lobbied for six years to secure an amendment to the federal Tax Code to allow employers to provide tax-free transit passes, as well as carpool and vanpool benefits. That law is now used widely throughout the nation to secure private/employer subsidies for commuting benefits.
Ted Ferragut Member Focus
Ted Ferragut is the President of TDC Partners, Ltd, a DE based corporation working in the transportation field. Ted has over 40 years of experience working on new and innovative technology and policy issues in the transportation field, working for government and the private sector. In 2008, Ted and his wife Donna moved to the Lewes area from Northern Virginia.TDC Partners, Ltd, has a diverse portfolio of work, from national transportation policy issues with the construction industry to land use development guidelines for older drivers. Ted is active in many national associations and organizations but looks forward to working more in Delaware as an engaged businessman and citizen.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
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