Monday, March 8th
West County Democrats Meeting
Coffee and Socializing, 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Featured Speaker:
William Freivogel
former Washington Bureau Chief of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Supreme Court specialist,
now director of Southern Illinois University Carbondale's School of Journalism
He will discuss the Supreme Court, with special emphasis on the recent Citizens United decision, allowing corporations to give treasury funds for the election of a political candidate. Title of his presentation: The Supreme Court and Hillary the Movie. Mr. Freivogel is the Director and an Associate Professor at the School of Journalism at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Visiting Professor at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
Circle of Concern, our community outreach agency ~
is requesting the following items this month. Please remember to bring one or more of these to the monthly meeting (cash and checks cheerfully accepted, too):
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Meat
- Shampoo/bar soap
- Pudding or Jell-O mix
- Muffin or cake mix
FREE FOOD FREE CONVERSATION FREE INFORMATION
Please join us for lunch following the meeting.
New lunch restaurant: Candicci's, 100 Holloway Rd. Ballwin, 63011 636-220-8989
Tuesday, March 16
2nd Pro-Choice Lobby Day ~ 10 a.m. -2:30 p.m. at the MO State Capitol, Jefferson City. Free transportation will be leaving St. Louis at 7:30 am and be back around 5:00pm. RSVP to angie.postal@ppslr.org or (314)531-7526 x334 to claim your seat and get further details.
Wednesday, March 17th
West County Democrats Movie Night
Free Movie 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 655
300 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
"Art and Copy"
a movie about advertising that touches on political themes, media literacy concepts, and includes excepts of some of the best/most effective ads that have been produced since the 1960’s.
FREE REFRESHMENTS - FREE DISCUSSION - BRING A FRIEND!
Friday, March 19th
The Missouri Democratic Party’s Jefferson-Jackson Dinner at the Renaissance Grand Hotel ,Majestic Ballroom ,800 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63101,5:30 PM Registration Opens,6:00 PM Reception, 7:00 PM Dinner. Special Guests: Senator Claire McCaskill, Congressman Russ Carnahan, Congressman William Lacy Clay, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, Congressman Ike Skelton, Governor Bob Holden, Governor Roger Wilson, Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, State Auditor Susan Montee, State Treasurer Clint Zweifel, Attorney General Chris Koster, County Executive Charlie Dooley, County Executive Mike Sanders, County Presiding Commissioner David Coonrod, Mayor Francis Slay. $2010 for Table Sponsorship Or $100 per person. For more information email rsvp@missouridems.org or call 314-727-2059.
Wednesday, March 31st
Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for FREE PIZZA and expert discussion from Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt. Blunt currently represents Southwest Missouri in the nation's House of Representatives; he is also running for Senator Bond's senate seat in 2010. Come hear the Congressman speak on the state of affairs in Washington D.C. , what it means for Missouri , the Midwest and the nation and his current efforts on the campaign trail. 6:00pm-7:30pm, Webster University Center - Sunnen Lounge, 8300 Big Bend, St. Louis 63119
Tuesday, April 6th
WOMEN’S LOBBY DAY JEFFERSON CITY--STATE CAPITOL House Hearing Room 2. This is a great opportunity to voice your views on women's issues. Find out what you can do to support Women’s Pay Equity. Learn what your legislator supports and update your knowledge on issues such as choice, health care, civil liberties, public education, the environment, immigration, and voting. Express your views to your legislators**Lunch on your own. For information, call 314-831-5359. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. INVITE A FRIEND. Registration Fee ($10 per person) This includes briefing materials and breakfast. Please make your reservations before April 1, 2010.
Monday, April 12th
West County Democrats Meeting
Coffee and Socializing, 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Featured Speaker:
Scott Baier
Executive Director of Teach For America
Teach For America aims to end educational inequity—
the reality that in our country, where a child is born determines his or her educational outcomes and life prospects.
Circle of Concern, our community outreach agency ~
is requesting the following items this month. Please remember to bring one or more of these to the monthly meeting (cash and checks cheerfully accepted, too):
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Meat
- Shampoo/bar soap
- Pudding or Jell-O mix
- Muffin or cake mix
FREE FOOD FREE CONVERSATION FREE INFORMATION
Please join us for lunch following the meeting.
New lunch restaurant: Candicci's, 100 Holloway Rd. Ballwin, 63011 636-220-8989
Wednesday, April 14th
Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for FREE PIZZA and an expert discussion from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Commissioner Chris Nicastro. What would parental choice mean for the public school system? What will budget cuts means for Missouri schools? How does Missouri compare with the nation in regards to graduation rates, drop outs and rankings? Come and ask the director. 6:00pm-7:30pm, Webster University Center - Sunnen Lounge, 8300 Big Bend, St. Louis 63119.
Wednesday, April 21st
West County Democrats Movie Night
Free Movie 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 655
300 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
(Tentatively Planned)
"Digital Nation"
A PBS Frontline Production
Within a single generation, digital media and the World Wide Web have transformed virtually every aspect of modern culture, from the way we learn and work to the ways in which we socialize and even conduct war. But is the technology moving faster than we can adapt to it? And is our 24/7 wired world causing us to lose as much as we've gained?
FREE REFRESHMENTS - FREE DISCUSSION - BRING A FRIEND!
Saturday, April 24th
Fundraiser for West County Dem member Dr. Gary McKiddy, candidate for MO House District 18. Ron Furr in "A Touch of Elvis." Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park, 1900 Randolph St., St. Charles -- 6 p.m. Pasta buffet dinner and the show - $35 per person. Send checks to Committee to Elect McKiddy, 1117 Lancaster Dr., St. Charles, MO 63301. For details or directions call 636.947.8015 or check the website www.garymckiddyforhouse.com
Saturday, April 24th
American Association of University Women – Ballwin-Chesterfield Branch’s Trivia Night to be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church at Clayton and Hwy. 141 at 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, April 28th
3rd Pro-Choice Lobby Day ~ MO State Capitol, Jefferson City. Free transportation will be leaving St. Louis at 7:30am and be back around 5:00pm. RSVP to angie.postal@ppslr.org or (314)531-7526 x334 to claim your seat and get further details.
Wednesday, April 28th
Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for FREE PIZZA and expert discussion from the judges of the Missouri Supreme Court. The four judge panel, composing of: Judge Mary Russell, Judge Laura Stith, Judge Richard Teitelman, and Judge Michael Wolff accounts for over 130 years of combined legal and judicial experience. Hear the judges speak on the judicial nomination and confirmation process, how courts function with other branches of government and the press, the imposition of the death penalty, and national issues such as Guantanamo Bay , and the legal issues surrounding the war on terror. 6:00pm-7:30pm, Webster University Center - Sunnen Lounge, 8300 Big Bend, St. Louis 63119
Saturday, May 1st
Safe Connections Together Brunch: Engaging Women, Empowering Girls,
Sheraton Hotel Clayton Plaza For more information, contact Deb Cottin at 314-646-7500 x101 or deb@safeconnections.org
Wednesday, May 26th
West County Democrats Movie Night
Free Movie 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 655
300 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
(Tentatively Planned)
"MoveOn: The Movie"
A feature-length documentary focusing on the revolutionary history of the biggest
progressive grass-roots movement
seen in the United States since the 1960s.
FREE REFRESHMENTS - FREE DISCUSSION - BRING A FRIEND!
Please join us for lunch following our regular meetings.
New lunch restaurant: Candicci's, 100 Holloway Rd. Ballwin, 63011 636-220-8989
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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