1. 12/4 Progressive Democrats of America Monthly Meeting, (Wednesday not
Tuesday this month)
2. The Maryland Health Security Act of 2009 is available online (see below)
a. 12/6 Reading in Baltimore/Discussion of Healthcare in Maryland
b. 12/13 Reading in Rockville/Discussion of Healthcare in Maryland
3. 1/17-18 Save the Dates: PDA National Grassroots Convention in D.C.
4. Support PDA now with a one-time contribution or join the Change Makes
Change program
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1. Progressive Democrats of America Monthly Meeting, Wednesday not
Tuesday this month
Agenda: Plans for 2009 especially inauguration events, PDA grassroots
conference in D.C. and ongoing lobbying and organizing including
healthcare, peace and other issue initiatives.
Saigonese Restaurant
11232 Grandview Ave
Wheaton, MD 20902
2 block walk from Wheaton Metro (redline)
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
More info and RSVP here:
https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/mtglistproc.asp?formid=meet&caleventid=13593
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2. The Maryland Health Security Act of 2009 in DRAFT form is now
available at www.mdsinglepayer.org
Please take a few moments to look at the act. Give your feedback to
conversationcoalition@gmail.org.
Attend one or both of the following readings and join the discussion.
Share your vision of health security with us:
Saturday, Dec. 6th 10 am to Noon
Mercy Hospital, Weinberg building, 2nd floor conference room
227 St. Paul Street, Baltimore
Parking available. Bring your own refreshments
Saturday, Dec. 13th 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Twinbrook Library
202 Meadow Hall Dr in Rockville
just off Viers Mill Rd - 586, Accessible by rideon bus (#45), metrobus
(#Q1 and #Q2) and metro train (Twinbrook stop on Red Line). Bring your
own refreshments.
All are welcome! For more information, please contact Margaret Flowers
at 410-591-0892 conversationcoalition@gmail.com
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3. 1/17-18 Save the Dates: PDA National Grassroots Convention in D.C.
As the nation prepares for the inauguration of President Barack Obama,
please join the Progressive Democrats of America national team for our
Annual Grassroots Leadership Conference at the University of the
District of Columbia, January 17 and 18, 2009.
We'll have workshops, music, celebrations, and more! Confirmed speakers
include--REP. JIM MCGOVERN, PDA Advisory Board member; REP. RAUL
GRIJALVA, CPC Co-Chair and PDA Advisory Board member; REP. LORETTA
SANCHEZ, HR 676 Co-Sponsor; JOHN NICHOLS, Washington Correspondent, The
Nation; ANDY SHALLAL, Busboys and Poets Proprietor, PDA Advisory Board
Member, and host of the First-Ever Inaugural Peace Ball; TIM CARPENTER,
The Nation Magazine's 2008 Progressive of the Year and PDA's National
Director; plus music by the sensational DAN REED!
More information, sign up online:
https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/mtglistproc.asp?formid=meet&caleventid=14123
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4. Support PDA now with a one-time contribution or join the Change Makes
Change program
PDA has been leading the way on your issues from Healthcare NOT Warfare
to global warming/environmental protection, election integrity, fair
trade and economic justice. No other organization does more on these
issues, using an inside/outside strategy. PDA is working hard for you,
so please support PDA with a generous contribution online here:
https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/donate.asp?formid=donate
You can also send a check using the same link. Please fill out the
online form, and the website will give you the address to mail your
donation. We know times are tough, but give yourself a well-deserved
present this holiday season by supporting real progressive change now.
We can't do it without you!
Thanks and happy holidays,
Mike Hersh
Maryland PDA State Coordinator
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