Media Forum
Okay, people, it is almost 6:00 pm. It is a little bit rainy, but no reason not to come to Botanical Gardens and listen to the local media reps talk about local politics.
April 2009 Newsletter
The April 2009 newsletter is up. Take a look.
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Terrific Event withLilly Ledbetter & Chief Justice Sue Bell CobbWe had a great reception/event with Lilly Ledbetter, inspiration for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and Chief Justice Cobb last month at Samford University. We’d like to again thank our sponsors: Goldberg Attorneys • Marsha Folsom, Inc. • Waldrep, Stewart & Kendrick Hollis, Wright & Harrington • Terri Sewell for Congress • Elect Howard Bayless Niedenthal Law Firm • Pate & Cochrun • Alabama Stonewall Dems • Thomason-Maples White, Arnold & Dowd; • Hothouse Design Studio. And a special thanks to board members John Smallwood and Patty Warren who did the work to make it happen. More thanks to Lou Dina for the pictures, Craig Niedenthal, Elaheh Hesse, Andrea Rose, Annette Dean, Lynne Wilbanks, LaVonne Warren and the Samford Law School Democrats. |
Next Meeting:Tuesday, April 21st 6:30 pm ataloft hotel 1903 29th Ave. S SoHo Square, Homewood 35209 Scintillating conversation, scrumptious food, smooth drinks. ![]() |
![]() ![]() Lilly, Denise Copeland, John Allen Frank Alfano, Lilly, Leslie Klasing, Wayne Morse |
Linda Verin, Lilly, Lt. Gov. Jim Folsom |
John Smallwood, Patty Warren, Lilly, Annette Dean Lilly and Earl Hilliard, Jr. |
Lilly, Terri Sewell and Chief Justice Cobb |
Corey Ealon speaks 11 am Friday, 4/24 Cahaba GrandBirmingham native, Director African-American media, coordinator White House special projects, sharing experiences from the campaign trail and working in the Obama administration.Public Relations Council of Alabama $75/person Registration information www.prcaonline.com Invisible ChildrenHere’s what young dems at our high schools are up to - they’re working to help enslaved child soldiers in Uganda by being abducted themselves. 3 pm Saturday, April 25th at 13th St. & University Blvd.They’ll move to a camp and write letters to legislators urging them to do something. They won’t leave until someone with influence makes a statement about releasing child soldiers. This is democracy in action. For more info contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun ViolenceAlabama has the 5th highest gun death rate & the 3rd highest rate of gun homicide. We have a President who supports stronger gun laws. Whether it’s finding supporters of common sense gun laws or making a visit to your representative’s office, we need you. It won’t take much time to let your legislators know you support background checks on gun sales. The Brady Campaign fights for sensible gun laws to protect you.E-mail me if you’re interested in our efforts. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Democracy for America Training Comes to Birmingham; Sign Up Now!One of just 15 cities chosen for Howard Dean’s training, the DFA will be here 7/18-19 at UAB.Learn everything there is to know about campaigns and grassroots organizing. If you want your candidates to win, invest the $60 for a weekend jam-packed with great info. Read more and sign up now at http://www.democracyforamerica.com/events/32355-dfa-campaign-training-in-birmingham. Room for 100 people; 28 registered already. More info .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). |
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Questions, Chair: Linda Verin - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) VP Finance: Norman Berk - VP Programs: Patty Warren - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Magnolia Lunch Group
Local Dems meet every Friday for lunch at Magnolia Café at Cahaba River Rd and I-459. For more info, contact Ed Savela at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Hugo Palin
Well, Obama may be a socialist, but Palin turns out the be a communist. I wish I had known this earlier.






