There is a lot of money in this country.  Unfortunately, it is not spread across to everyone.  The states are suffering because they are not getting money for the US government and other complex reasons, but cutting back on state employees isn't going to change that much.  The counties are suffering because they aren't getting money from the states, and so on and so on.  Cutting back on the swimming pool hours might help the townships in the short run, but to effect change in the long run we need to elect officials who will speak for us, those who are not among the top 1%.  This year we have a chance to elect officials on the local level.  It is imperative that you all go out and vote and help others to do the same.  I am convinced that if we had 100% turnout in this country, the political landscape would look a lot different. 

I am attaching several invitations to several fundraising events.  These people face close elections this year.  The opposition from outside of the county and even the state have sent money to help defeat Diane Morgan, Heidi Morein, and other Democratic candidates.  The only way to combat this is to give money if you can, volunteer time if you can, and/or make sure all of your friends and family come out to vote in November. 

Every election is important.  We saw that in 2010 when the Republicans took the governors and many state legislators and the US House of Representatives. 

Please attend these events and tell them I sent you.

Thanks.

Meg

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Meg Makransky Sheketoff
Meg@sheketoff.com

On Sunday, May 2, in front of the former Baederwood Campaign for Change office, Kevin Shaw of Montgomery County Democracy for America made the public announcement of the DFA national organization's endorsement of Joe Sestak for the US Senate. MontcoDFA had endorsed Congressman Sestak back in January. We were joined by about 100 stalwart folks that braved 90° heat to let President Obama know that we appreciate all his hard work, but we won't be voting for Arlen. Below the photos is the letter from DFA's chairman Jim Dean about why Joe Sestak was selected.

Dear Kevin,

As you know we have decided to endorse and support Congressman Joe Sestak in his primary for the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Pennsylvania.
 
We are very thankful to you and all the DFA members in Pennsylvania for all of your hard work on his campaign, and for keeping the DFA staff in Burlington focused on the great progress that Congressman Sestak's campaign is making.
 
It is indisputable that 2010 is the year that the Democrats must demonstrate to the voters that we are the party that gets things done, and that we are the party that empowers and embraces the competition for solutions and ideas. I can think of no candidate who exemplifes this effort better than Congressman Joe Sestak. His commitment to ethics reform in goverment, health care reform, opportunities for working families and much more has pointed the way forward for Pennsylvania and the rest of the country. We desperately need this kind of leadership in the United States Senate, and we need it now.
 
The voters want things done and are not interested in the kind of incumbancy protection measures that have taken up way too much space as we try to shape a better future.  Please extend our thanks to the Congressman and to all of our members for taking up this cause.  We are very honored to be part of his campaign and look forward to doing whatever we can to support your efforts and the Congressman's campaign as we go through these final weeks to victory!
 
With warm regards,
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JIM
James H. Dean
Chair
Democracy for America
P.O. Box 1717
Burlington, VT 05402

Democracy for America has over one million members across the country and supports socially progressive and fiscally responsible candidates for all levels of elected office. This is accomplished through financial and logistical support for endorsed candidates and through a nationwide training program where candidates and activists can learn the skills they'll need to run effective campaigns.

You can get involved with the Sestak campaign by clicking here. Cont'd »

From the President’s Desk

Meg Makransky Sheketoff

Be The Change Baederwood has come a long way since it’s inception December 2008.  We have done a lot of community service, helped with passing legislation, learned about politics, been informed about some of the crises in the world, tried and sometimes succeeded in getting jobs and bonded.   Cont'd »

How Is the Democratic Party Organized Locally?

Michael Barbiero Abington/Rockledge Dems

The Democratic Party starts in your neighborhood—technically referred to as your precinct. Precinct Committee Persons represent the Democratic Party at the neighborhood level and provide support and assistance to Democratic neighbors. Cont'd »

March 23, 2010

There are opportunities over the next few weeks to volunteer in local activities.

1. The Elkins Estate needs books for their library, preferably about health and wellness, but other books would be appreciated also.  Please visit the Elkins Estate to drop off your donation.  They also need volunteers to make their Grand Opening Event a success.  If you would like to help, please call Ms. Pappas at (215) 782-8520 or visit their website: http://www.elkinsestate.org
2. The Abington Food Bank is in need. The Food Cupboard is located in Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (2086 Parkview Avenue (at the corner with Lycoming Avenue), Abington, PA 19001), and their normal hours of operation are Monday– 
   Friday, 11:30AM–3:30PM. They don't really have a phone number since all requests go centrally through the Interfaith Housing Alliance (or Interfaith Food Cupboard, or whatever their current name is; I know they're located in Ambler), but the person who manages the Abington Food Cupboard is Rebecca Kelly (beckphoto2002@yahoo.com)

Make your voice heard -- If you have an opinion, if you want to see your wishes carried out by the officials YOU elected, then call them often to say what you think

Senator Casey

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bob-Casey/6781166087?v=wall 

Senator Specter

http://www.facebook.com/Specter2010?v=wall

Below you will find contact information!

Senator Arlen Specter
711 Hart Building
Washington , DC 20510
Telephone (202) 224-4254
Webpage contact form: http://specter.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Contact.ContactForm

Senator Robert Casey
393 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Telephone (202) 224-6324
Webpage contact form: http://casey.senate.gov/contact/

Representative Chaka Fattah
2301 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Telephone (202) 225-4001
Webpage contact form: http://fattah.house.gov/?sectionid=8&sectiontree=8

Representative Allyson Schwartz
330 Cannon Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Telephone (202) 225-6111
Webpage contact form: http://schwartz.house.gov/issue_subscribe.shtml

PA State Representatives and State Senators

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