- July 30th: Lobby Day, Rally and Birthday Party for Medicare and PDA
- August 30th: Progressive Picnic at Wheaton Regional Park
- Ongoing: Support Progress in Maryland
When (lobby day): 9 am: Deliver information packages to all Members of Congress.
When (rally): 1 pm - 2 pm: Celebrate 44 years of Medicare at Upper Senate Park.
More information/RSVP to find our where to get lobbying info, etc.
* Celebrate 5 years of Progress with Progressive Democrats of America
Where: Busboys & Poets 5th & K Sts. Washington, D.C
When: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8-10 p.m.
More information/RSVP only $30 per person
The great guest list includes Chairman John Conyers, CPC co-chair Rep. Lynn Woolsey, Maryland's own Rep. Donna Edwards, and Rep. Eric Massa. Surprise visits with other members of Congress and important activists expected. Hosted by Andy Shallal, PDA Advisory Board, owner of Busboys.
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August 30th: Progressive Picnic in Montgomery County
Where: 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
Picnic Shelter “G” -- close to the parking area
When: Sunday August 30, 2009 2:00 PM
Donation: $15.00 per person now, $20 later
(covers venue, food, charcoal, etc.)
State Senator Jamie Raskin, Delegate Roger Manno, Dana Beyer and other speakers will discuss the future of progressive politics in Maryland.
We need your voice and ideas to move Maryland forward.
Maryland could be among the most progressive states in the USA, and we're committing ourselves to make it so. We have big plans to expand our scope and effectiveness during the rest of ‘09 and building into the 2010 election season. This will be a fun and empowering event!
* Discount for early registration, covers cost of venue, food, etc.
* Potluck dish and drinks to share appreciated! (More information TBA)
* $15 per person pre-reservation ($20 regular donation) required to RSVP.
* Please contact me at mikehersh@mikehersh.com with any questions.
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Support Progress in Maryland
The Montgomery County Progressive Alliance (MCPA) is working to make a real difference on issues that matter to you. Please join us July 30th in DC and August 30th in Wheaton. We're asking $15 per person to pre-register for the picnic. RSVP here. Join our google group here.
MCPA is a flexible, result-oriented coalition. MCPA includes more than 1,000 local activists, mainly in and around Montgomery County Maryland. The organization began in 2003 when Democracy for America Meetup members reached out to other Meetup groups and other groups. Montgomery County for Kerry members and local Progressive Democrats of America members joined the MCPA, which has held meetings nearly each month since 2003.
MCPA members worked to elect progressives to office, organized special events including debates and public issue forums, and led issue advocacy efforts in Rockville, Annapolis, and on Capitol Hill. We've cooperated with other organizations and coalitions to make progress in our communities, state, and nationally. Moving into the rest of 2009 and building toward 2010, MCPA plans to expand our organization, raise funds, and advance our public education, coalition building and outreach efforts:
We promote progressive solutions to achieve a better, more fair and sustainable society. We focus mainly on issues and events in Montgomery County, Maryland, and the National Capitol region. We advance equal and civil rights, clean and safe communities, high quality health care and education, verified voting, secure retirement, freedom, fairness and opportunity for all. We founded the MCPA to make a positive difference on local, state, national and global issues. We support progressive candidates and promote fair election and campaign practices to empower people and ensure meaningful participation. We research and formulate policy, support causes and candidates, and organize events, fund raisers, and campaigns to advance our ideals.
We're asking $15 to pre-register for the August 30th picnic, but you can enter any amount as a donation.
