West County Democrats
St. Louis, Missouri

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Saturday, January 28th 3pm to 5pm
The Metro Chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus Presents: A series of Saturday sessions for progressive women to focus on the burning issues that will be raised during the 2012 campaign season.."Who Runs the Government? Why Not You? is targeted at area candidates, potential candidates, campaign workers, and community members..

Briefings will include presentations by current and former Missouri state legislators, as well as field experts. Participation is free of charge to NWPC members, otherwise $5 per session or $25 for all six sessions. Sessions will be held from 3 – 5 p.m. at 816 S. Hanley Road in Clayton. Space is limited, so reserve your place ASAP! For more information, see their website: http://www.nwpc-stl.org/

January 28, 2012: LGBT issues: what about civil unions and gay rights?


Monday, February 13th 9:30am to 11:30am
West County Democrats Monthly Meeting - Our new WCD members, attorneys Suzanne and Bob Reinhold. Suzanne will discuss Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Bob will speak about tax cuts for the rich.

See our Meeting Notice page for more information.


Saturday, February 25th 3pm to 5pm
The Metro Chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus Presents: A series of Saturday sessions for progressive women to focus on the burning issues that will be raised during the 2012 campaign season.."Who Runs the Government? Why Not You? is targeted at area candidates, potential candidates, campaign workers, and community members..

Briefings will include presentations by current and former Missouri state legislators, as well as field experts. Participation is free of charge to NWPC members, otherwise $5 per session or $25 for all six sessions. Sessions will be held from 3 – 5 p.m. at 816 S. Hanley Road in Clayton. Space is limited, so reserve your place ASAP! For more information, see their website: http://www.nwpc-stl.org/

February 25, 2012: What does the new federal health care law have in it for you?


Monday, March 12th 9:30am to 11:30am
West County Democrats Monthly Meeting - Jorge Riopedre, executive director of Casa de Salud, a South Side agency that provides health care – physical and mental – to the uninsured and underinsured of the area.


Saturday, March 31th 3pm to 5pm
The Metro Chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus Presents: A series of Saturday sessions for progressive women to focus on the burning issues that will be raised during the 2012 campaign season.."Who Runs the Government? Why Not You? is targeted at area candidates, potential candidates, campaign workers, and community members..

Briefings will include presentations by current and former Missouri state legislators, as well as field experts. Participation is free of charge to NWPC members, otherwise $5 per session or $25 for all six sessions. Sessions will be held from 3 – 5 p.m. at 816 S. Hanley Road in Clayton. Space is limited, so reserve your place ASAP! For more information, see their website: http://www.nwpc-stl.org/

March 31, 2012: What’s the deal with the Missouri budget? What about tax credits? Closing loopholes?


Monday, April 9th 9:30am to 11:30am
West County Democrats Monthly Meeting - Speaker on tax policy.


Saturday, April 28th 3pm to 5pm
The Metro Chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus Presents: A series of Saturday sessions for progressive women to focus on the burning issues that will be raised during the 2012 campaign season.."Who Runs the Government? Why Not You? is targeted at area candidates, potential candidates, campaign workers, and community members..

Briefings will include presentations by current and former Missouri state legislators, as well as field experts. Participation is free of charge to NWPC members, otherwise $5 per session or $25 for all six sessions. Sessions will be held from 3 – 5 p.m. at 816 S. Hanley Road in Clayton. Space is limited, so reserve your place ASAP! For more information, see their website: http://www.nwpc-stl.org/

April 28, 2012: How can we serve and protect children in our state?


Monday, May 14th 9:30am to 11:30am
West County Democrats Monthly Meeting - Speaker on the impact of budget cuts on medical research and drug availability.


Monday, June 11th 9:30am to 11:30am
West County Democrats Monthly Meeting - Attorney Denise Lieberman on voter protection and ALEC.
Monday, July 9th 9:30am to 11:30am
West County Democrats Monthly Meeting - Speaker on food policy –OR– depending on the Primary situation, perhaps a candidate forum.
Monday, August 13th 9:30am to 11:30am
West County Democrats Monthly Meeting - Darlene Green, St. Louis Comptroller and now vice-chair of the MO Democratic Party.
Monday, September 10th 9:30am to 11:30am
West County Democrats Monthly Meeting - Speaker on education policy.
Monday, October 8th 9:30am to 11:30am
West County Democrats Monthly Meeting - Speaker on ballot initiatives and possibly candidates who want to speak as well.
Monday, November 12th 9:30am to 11:30am
West County Democrats Monthly Meeting - Political science speaker who can discuss election results and what they might mean for us.
Monday, December 10th 9:30am to 11:30am
West County Democrats Monthly Meeting - Speaker from Puppies for Parole and/or possibly someone from Therapy Dog program.
Jefferson Township Club meets every last Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Shrewsbury City Center, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave. (From Murdoch, south on Shrewsbury 4 blocks until it dead-ends.) For more info, WCD member Margaret Hasse, (314) 961-0272.

Lafayette, and Queeny Township Dem Clubs meet together on the 4th Monday 7:30 p.m. at Fandango's Sports Bar and Grill, at Big Bend and Dougherty Ferry Road. Contact for Lafayette is Bob Levine (boblevine@hotmail.com.) Contact for Queeny is Ken Curtis (636) 225-7227.

The Mo River Township is no longer meeting with Queeny and Lafayette. They are meeting separately. Contact for Missouri River is Cecil Sharp ctsharp@earthlink.net.


To submit items for this list, send them by the Friday before the monthly WCD meeting to Kathy Dieter at KathDieter@Yahoo.com.

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