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The PDC/PYD Co-Sponsors a Fundraiser and Friendraiser for Emerge California, October 27, 1-3 pm

Emerge Executive Director Kimberly Ellis (standing middle) and PDC and Emerge Board member Kavita Tankha (standing right) with Emerge volunteers.

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Join Emerge California, the PDC and the PYD to learn more Mark Your about the Emerge California training program and how women are uniquely positioned to run for office and be effective advocates for progressive policies. This event features social Calendar! justice advocate, attorney Sandra Fluke, and Emerge California Executive Director Kimberly Ellis in Los Gatos, Sunday afternoon, October 27, 1-3pm. This is a fundraiser for Emerge California, PDC Holiday Party and an opportunity to learn about the Emerge program. PYD Day: Saturday, December 14 members can contact Amy Pearl about a reduced rate. Donation levels and RSVP are available at www.emergeca.org/events/fall- Time: 7-10 p.m. house-party . The location address will be sent prior to the event to those who RSVP. Both Sandra Fluke and Kimberly Ellis are Place: Jim & Emy Thurber’s house amazing, inspiring women – come join us for a truly spectacular 694 Benvenue in Los Altos afternoon salon with two rising young Democratic leaders! And if you know a woman who should consider running for office or Cost: $5. Everyone bring who wants to become more politically engaged, encourage her something to share, appetizers to come to hear about the program – and bring her along! About Emerge California and finger foods better than Emerge California is the premier training program for desserts although some Democratic women. Their goal is clear: to increase the number of qualified Democratic women in public office. They provide a desserts are fine and nothing unique program for identifying, training and encouraging red to stain the carpet! Democratic women to run for office, get elected and to seek higher office. As the number of elected Democratic women (See the November/December issue of remains flat or even declines, the need for their work is growing. The New Democrat for more information) For more information see www.emergeca.org/home . The New Democrat 2 October 2013

she has that steady vision and clear communication that cuts through to the heart of complex issues. You won’t want to miss this great local opportunity to hear her! You’ll be able to say you heard and met her “when.” And she and Emerge Executive Director Kimberly Ellis will renew your hope for the future President’s leadership of the Democratic Party and progressive movement. Please invite and bring all the great women you know who Column should/could run for office! Amy Pearl The PDC had a good September! We held a terrific lunch with Assemblymember Rich Gordon. Rich gave us an excellent recap of what is going on in Sacramento and answered lots of policy and legislation questions and even personal questions about what it’s like being a legislator in Sacramento. These lunches are a Remembering the Sandra great chance to interact with our representatives up close and personal as well as mingle with like-minded progressives. They Fluke kerfluffle and are one of my favorite things about the PDC.

remembering September As a special treat from the producer of a one woman play at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts about Marie Curie, the PDC received complimentary tickets for new members with the PDC and reduced price tickets for existing members. The production Before I tell you about the good September the PDC had, I was beautiful and they were filming it for a documentary. It was a want to make sure you know about a terrific PDC event, really fun outing and we have 7 new households who have coming Sunday October 27 in Los Gatos, from 1-3 pm . The joined the PDC family! PDC is co-sponsoring an event featuring social justice advocate Sandra Fluke (pictured above right with Amy) ! For more September marked the end of PDC’s summer voter information about this event, see the article and flyer elsewhere registration drives. PDC former President and PDC Board in the newsletter and on the PDC website, member Diane Rolfe and her husband PDC Treasurer Joe Rolfe www.peninsulademocrats.com . The incident that thrust Fluke oversaw many teams that attended farmers markets, summer arts into the limelight may have been the beginning of the shows and other events to register voters, sell buttons, and Republicans intensifying the War on Women’s rights in advance generally remind people that the Democratic Party is alive and of the 2012 elections. And California Republican congressman well in Silicon Valley. These teams registered 172 Democrats this Darrell Issa had a starring role. summer, as well as giving more voter registration forms away and Issa was the Chair of the House Oversight and Government raised money from donations for buttons! Diane is passionate Reform Committee which in February of 2012 held a hearing on about voter registration – it’s key to getting the vote out, the Obama administration’s rule requiring all employers, especially for the crucial 2014 election. Thank you Diane for including religiously affiliated organizations, to cover birth control your commitment and leadership. free of cost. The Democrats were allowed to invite one witness to the panel. They invited Sandra Fluke to testify on the Finally, at the initiative and with the leadership of PDC member importance of requiring insurance plans to cover birth control Lynn Huidekoper, the PDC is reconstituting a Health Issues during a discussion on whether medical insurance should have a Committee (HIC) . The PDC had a healthcare committee some contraception mandate. She was then a law student at years ago, with regular articles in the newsletter. Lynn has been Georgetown University, a Catholic university. Issa refused to allow working on health care policy education intensively and wants to her to testify, as she was not an “expert on religious freedoms organize PDC members who want to work on this critical issue. under federal law.” As a result, the panel of witnesses about The committee will meet on a monthly basis to educate each access to contraception for women was all men, invited by the other about current health issues and trends, to educate the Republicans. public and the PDC board and members about the Affordable Ms. Fluke later spoke to an unofficial hearing held by and for Care Act, to work with other civic groups to hold forums about only House Democratic members. Talk show host Rush Limbaugh the ACA, and publish articles in the PDC newsletter. For more started a controversy when he made remarks about her on his information and to join the committee, contact Lynn at 650-322- talk show, consisting of personal slurs including calling her a 6609 and [email protected] . “slut” and “prostitute”. Despite disapproval from major political figures, Limbaugh made numerous similar statements over the I hope to see you all October 27 in Los Gatos with Sandra next two days, leading to the loss of several national sponsors and Fluke! Limbaugh’s apology on his show for some of his comments. I heard Sandra speak several times at the 2012 Democratic National Convention including as a featured speaker, and I’ve heard her several times since. She reminds me of Gloria Steinem; The New Democrat 3 October 2013 Foothill College Political Martin’s Awareness Day – EDITORIAL

Punishment is a major topic of political conversation – as well as a major drain on federal, state, and local budgets. It calls for some clarity of thinking. It was claimed that the United States needed to punish Syria for its use of chemical weapons. California puts thousands of people in prison to punish them for them for various illegal acts. There is little thought, or public discussion as to what may have a beneficial effect; punishment is seen as an end in itself; if more justification is called for, the answer is “we have to do something.” Sadists and masochists aside, punishment should never be an end in itself! In the debate over a military attack on Syria, those opposed asked questions about what would be achieved, how much would be spent, and exactly how would an attack punish Assad. Senator Feinstein’s message was typical of those favoring military action: The evidence is clear that the Assad regime used chemical weapons in the August 21 attack in the Damascus suburbs, as it did roughly a dozen times before in smaller increments. We Pictured left to right: PDC Board member Carol Kuiper, PDC cannot turn our backs on this atrocity. member Barbara Kyser, PDC President Amy Pearl, and PDC But even if we cannot, or should not, “turn our backs on this member Laura Craig, and registering voters and recruiting PYD atrocity” that does not answer the question of what we should do. members! Taking action that makes the situation worse is a poor response. The Syrian situation is resolved – at least for now – by Syria’s agreement to dispose of chemical weapons. If our threat of military action brought about the resolution, good! If the solution falls apart in the future it will call for another debate about what the United States should do. The issue of counter-productive, or irrelevant punishment remains in a broader context. When a student in our public schools acts up the student is often suspended. The school views suspension as punishment – many students view suspension as a reward. For those students, suspension is clearly not an effective punishment. When a citizen with no, or little, prior criminal history is caught with drugs and sent to prison that is punishment! But the result is PDC Member Barbara Kyser (right) registering young Foothill most likely to be creation of a career criminal. The prisoner learns College voters bad habits while incarcerated, and comes out of prison unable to earn a legitimate living. So, society punished the miscreant and in the process caused ripple effects that magnify that punishment beyond the original intention and, in the process, impose an additional burden on society. The state might as well hang a sign in its criminal courts: “This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you.” When an addict is sent to jail for drug possession or for public intoxication that does not solve any problem. It does not help the addict; it does not lead to a cure; it is not even an economic way to deal with an unfortunate situation. The government uses punishment because we must do something. The we must do something mentality is applied selectively. There is no urgency to do something about the homeless, the mentally ill, the victims of gun violence, the hungry, or the myriad other problems facing this country. Contact Kristen Lohnes Johnson, editor of The New Democrat , Martin Gorfinkel, PDC Member at [email protected] for advertising rates. The New Democrat 4 October 2013

in local city council races for the November 2013 election. The Peninsula Young Democrats' endorsements are as follows: Young Voices Atherton 1) Rick DeGolia Brought to you Belmont by the 1) Warren Lieberman 2) Eric Reed 3) Charles Stone Millbrae Peninsula Young Democrats 1) Ann Schneider Redwood City get election fever! 1) Ernie Schmidt San Carlos By Nicole Fernandez 1) Cameron Johnson Political Director, Peninsula Young Democrats San Mateo 1) Joe Goethals 2) David Lim 3) Robert Ross Sunnyvale, Seat 1 1) Gustav Larsson Sunnyvale, Seat 3 1) Jim Griffith The Peninsula Young Democrats will be canvassing to support these candidates every weekend until the election. If you would like to walk precincts with us, please email me at [email protected] or log on to PYD's Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/groups/PeninsulaYoungDemocrats/ ).

It's October, and like other Democratic clubs around the Bay Area, the Peninsula Young Democrats (PYD) is caught up in the excitement of election season. On September 12th, a “Meet the Candidates” edition of our bi-monthly News & Views current affairs discussion was held at Back Yard Coffee Company in Redwood City. We were excited to host nearly a dozen candidates in local city council races at News & Views, where our membership was able to ask questions of candidates who wanted to represent them on councils up and down the Peninsula. Many of our new members commented that this was the first time they had the opportunity to interact with council candidates. At the end of September, we released our list of endorsements The New Democrat 5 October 2013 PDC’s Health Issues Committee (HIC) Funnies by Janice by Lynn Huidekoper By Janice Hough, PDC Member The Health Issues Committee (HIC) is reconvening after many years. I am the current Chair. We will address any and • A Teapartier today at the so-called “Million Vet March” all health care issues at both the State and Federal level as demanded that President Obama “leave town, put the Quran approved by the PDC Board. We welcome any PDC member down, get up off his knees, and figuratively come out with his to join. We will focus this year and next on making sure the hands up.” Charming. Wonder why the same guy isn’t ACA is fully implemented in California and help with outreach, demanding that Ted Cruz go back to Canada. if needed, in this area. I haven't yet determined on a venue. In • Rand Paul said that President Obama should not be the past we met at Shirley Rich's home. If anyone has using scare tactics about raising the federal debt ceiling. Right, suggestions of a meeting place that would be most welcome. I add “the U.S. paying bills on time” to the list of commie pinko would also like interested people to let me know what day liberal concepts. and time of day you would prefer. • I think I’m beginning to understand the conservative Thanks, Lynn Huidekoper, RN. narrative: When President Obama compromises with the GOP, 650-322-6609 he’s a spineless wimp. When he stands his ground, he’s an [email protected] . arrogant wanna-be dictator. • In a recent poll, 22% of Americans admitted to not knowing which party their current member of Congress Californians Need belongs to. Of course, the harder question might have been “Name your member of Congress.” Obamacare • Good month for Mitt Romney. The California Coastal Commission approved his plans to tear down his 3,000 sq-ft California is one of the worst states in terms of the percent home in La Jolla, and build a 11,000 sq ft replacement. Plus of our adult population who lack health insurance. Of he and Ann just bought an $8 million home in Park City to California residents age 18 or older, 23.2 percent did not have replace the one they sold before he ran for President. And health insurance in 2012. The only states that were worse these days Mitt doesn’t have to deal with any silly reporters were Texas (28.8%), Louisiana (24.0%) and Nevada (23.3%). asking him how many homes he has. Not good company to be in. • The Democrats and Republicans are often going to Massachusetts had the lowest percentage uninsured, only disagree. And laws will be passed in future that one or another 4.5 percent. And guess what – Massachusetts is the state that party does not like. So to those who are cheering Boehner’s passed health insurance legislation very similar to Obamacare, shutdown strategy, assume you have no problem with when Mitt Romney was governor. Democrats doing it in future when THEY strongly believe a law California is enthusiastically seeking to rectify matters, is dangerous to our country? #thenewnormal though, through its new health insurance exchange, Covered www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenewnormal California. Check it out: www.coveredca.com/ . • Who says the GOP isn’t suffering along with the rest of Katherine Forrest the country? Sen. Ted Cruz told People magazine that his wife and two daughters couldn’t visit the National Zoo and museums last weekend. So they went apple-picking and visited Mount Vernon. Ah, that American resilience during When I say "good," tough times…. • Amazing. Listening to those on the right, sometimes you say "neighbor." Obama is an arrogant authoritarian socialist President using his unfettered power to destroy our country. Other times he is completely bumbling and ineffectual, unable to accomplish anything. It’s so confusing. AmandaJ Martin, Agent NowNow that's teamwork.teamwork. • The Jonas Brothers canceled their planned concert tour InsuranceLic#: 0B68529 CALL FOR A QUOQUOTETE 24/7 CharlestonShopping Center because of “a deep rift within the band.” And in a display of PaloAlto, CA 94303 Bus:650-494-1404 bipartisan unity, both GOP and Democratic parents who had promised to take their pre-teens to the shows, said “Now,

P097314P097314 State Farm Home Office, Bloomington, IL there’s a shutdown we can get behind.” The New Democrat 6 October 2013

Information: www.unaff.org . email: [email protected] or CALENDAR 650-724-5544 OF EVENTS Friday, October 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch with the League: Bringing Climate Change Close to Home. Speaker Mike Fuller, Mountain View Public Works Director Where: Ristorante Bella Vista, 376 First St., Los Altos MONTHLY MEETINGS In response to climate change, hear about what the City of Mountain View’s North Bayshore Sea Level Rise Study reveals Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee about how to minimize coastal flooding in the low lying area of meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the City, home to Shoreline Regional Park, Intuit, Google and 70 West Hedding, San Jose. Call 408/445-9500 for information. Microsoft. Anyone is welcome to attend. Cost: $25 (includes lunch) RSVP by October 16 online at lwvlamv.org The PDC Board of Directors meets at 7:30 p.m. on the Host: League of Women Voters-Los Altos/Mountain View Area second WEDNESDAY of each month at the Palo Alto Unitarian Questions: Margaret Brooks Church, 505 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, Fireside Room (in October), otherwise Room 8; all are welcome. Wednesday, October 23, 7-9 p.m. Implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA-Obamacare) Speaker Bob Brownstein, Policy Director at Working EVENTS: OCTOBER 2013 Partnerships USA Wednesday, October 16 6 p.m. doors open, 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, 505 East Canadian Consul General for California, Hawaii and Nevada Cassie Charleston Rd. Doyle: “Energy and the Environment in North America-A Canadian Learn about the ACA benefits already in place, what is coming Perspective” in January, 2014, the status of California’s Exchanges and how to Where: Los Alto Youth Center, 1 South San Antonio Road, Los sign up for coverage through the Exchange. Altos Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Leagues of Free and open to the public Women Voters of Santa Clara County Sponsored by the World Affairs Council, Peninsula Chapter Contact Phyllis Cassel at [email protected] Questions: Ralph Kuiper [email protected] Thursday, October 24 Note: Program is ONE HOUR EARLIER THAN USUAL News & Views with PYD (Peninsula Young Democrats) Thursday, October 17, 6 p.m. Where: Back Yard Coffee, 965 Brewster Ave, Redwood City OFA Silicon Valley North Gun Violence Prevention Day of Action in On the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, Peninsula Young Democrats Mountain View to show Mayor Inks that we will not let local mayors (PYD) holds its fun and informal semi-monthly discussion of oppose background checks. current events, politics, and possible routes to positive change. After working with Mayor Greg Scharff to add Palo Alto to the Please come prepared to offer a short briefing on a current issue. Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition, we have run into Participation not restricted by age, membership, or party resistance from Mountain View Mayor John Inks mv- affiliation. Participation is restricted to respectful, curious, and voice.com/news/2013/09/15/mayor-wont-join-anti-gun- open minds. violence-coalition . Join us in Mountain View for a Gun Violence Saturday, October 26, 4-5 p.m. Prevention Day of Action to show Mayor Inks that we will not let Join Congresswoman Anna Eshoo for a briefing and discussion on the any local Mayor oppose background checks! impact of growing up “digital” and the new civic activism in Silicon Information: my.barackobama.com/page/event/share/gs8xms Valley. What does the research show? Help us circulate this petition to show Mayor Inks the broad Where: Home of Ron and Gina Sege, Menlo Park (available support in our community for commonsense measures to prevent on request) gun violence my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gs8xms Suggested Contribution: $1,000 • $2,600 • $5,200 Thank you for continuing to push for the action we need from Sponsored by Anna Eshoo for Congress; Chairs: Ron & Gina our elected officials. Sege Co-Chairs Josh Becker • Kavita Tankha Josh Wolfe, Chapter Lead, OFA Silicon Valley North Sunday, October 27 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17-27 Join Sandra Fluke*, Emerge California** Board Director and Social 16th Annual United Nations Film Festival Justice Advocate, for a Sunday Salon. Where: Venues in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Stanford University Where: the home of Brad and Lisa Serwin, Los Gatos (address and San Francisco available upon registration). The festival celebrates the power of documentary films dealing Learn more about the Emerge California training program and with human rights issues, the environment, racism, women’s how women and female lawyers are uniquely positioned to be issues, universal education, war and peace. The theme this year effective advocates for professional policies. is “Individual to Universal”. The New Democrat 7 October 2013

Suggested donations: $500 Trailblazer; $250 Pioneer; $100 enlisted over 1400 volunteers. You were there and made an Advocate RSVP: www.emergeca.org or 510-986-0445x302 incredible contribution! With your help we’ll do it again! Co-Sponsored by the Peninsula Democratic Coalition (PDC) Reconnect with your DVC friends to celebrate our 2012 success (See page one for more information.) and focus on our 2014 challenges.

Tuesday, October 29, 2-4 p.m. Thursday, November 14 Assemblyman Rich Gordon and the Contractors State License Board: News & Views with PYD (Peninsula Young Democrats) Senior Scam Prevention Measures Where: Back Yard Coffee, 965 Brewster Ave, Redwood City Where: Avenidas cafeteria, 450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto On the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, Peninsula Young Democrats Panelists from local, state and federal agencies will be (PYD) holds its fun and informal semi-monthly discussion of discussing scam preventative measures. Learn how to protect current events, politics, and possible routes to positive change. yourself from various types of fraud such as identity theft, Please come prepared to offer a short briefing on a current issue. telephone scams, financial, insurance and mail fraud. Seniors, Participation not restricted by age, membership, or party families and caregivers are welcome to attend this free seminar. affiliation. Participation is restricted to respectful, curious, and For more details and to RSVP go to Assemblyman Rich open minds. Gordon’s website or phone the District Office at 650-691-2121 EVENTS: DECEMBER 2013 EVENTS: NOVEMBER 2013 December 14, 7-10 p.m. - PDC ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY See page one for details and November/December issue of this newsletter. Saturday, November 9, 7-10 p.m. A Night Out/Reception with the Millennium Network with Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton Where: San Francisco TBA; casual/festive attire Ticket Levels: General Admission: $150 per person (general admission, open bar) Friend: $500 per person (preferred viewing and meet & greet with a Special Guest) Partner (limited availability): $2,500 per person (includes VIP reception and photo with Secretary Clinton) To purchase tickets, please visit: www.clintonfoundation.org/mnsf Dear Friends, I am writing to invite you to the Clinton Foundation event in San Francisco with Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton on Sat, Nov 9 at 7pm in San Francisco. It's an incredible opportunity for your children and you to hear the incredible Hillary Clinton speak, see first-hand what she stands for, and to hear about the work she is doing that will impact our common destiny. Please join us for what promises to be an incredibly successful and memorable SF Reception! Please also note that Rashida Jones and Patrick Dempsey will be the Honorary Ambassadors for the evening! We will have a bus leaving Los Altos Hills to take you to the event and bring you back. If you wish to be part of this amazing group of people who have signed up to go, please go ahead and sign up. When you do sign up make sure to pick my name from the drop down menu (I was invited by) to make sure that you are seated with our group. Also, let me know if you would like to ride with us. Tickets I believe will sell out soon, please sign up if you'd like to join us. Warmly, Kavita Tankha, PDC Board

Sunday, November 10, 3-5 p.m. Democratic Volunteer Center (DVC) Reunion Party SAVE THE DATE Where: Lucie Stern Community Center, Palo Alto Democratic Volunteer Center Virtual Office Let’s reconnect and celebrate! The DVC was a super power in demvolctr.org the 2012 elections. We made more than 250,000 calls to Ohio, [email protected] California, Nevada and Colorado, registered more than 2400 voters, delivered campaign materials to 6,000 households and For questions and RSVP: [email protected] The New Democrat 8 October 2013

1) Marcene Van Dierendonck led 7 events at the PA Hail the Voter Registration California Street Farmers’ Market starting June 2nd; 2) Cory Wolbach and the Peninsula Young Democrats (PYD) Heroes of 2013 did the PA Chili Cook-Off Event on July 4th; 3) Emy & Jim Thurber and Carol Kuiper organized the Los Every year the Peninsula Democratic Coalition does voter Altos Art & Wine Festival on July 13 & 14; registration with determination, effectiveness, and with 4) Marcene VanDierendonck chaired the PA Clay and Glass outstanding results. This year there were many heroes as we Festival on July 13 & 14th; improved our strategy by having different people leading each of 5) Pam Salvatierra and Jules Brouillet led the Menlo Park the large, usually two-day, Fairs and Festivals. Special heroes Connoisseurs Marketplace, July 20th; were the Peninsula Young Dems, headed up by Cory Wolbach, 6) Diane & Joe Rolfe led the Palo Alto Art and Wine Festival; Lucas Ramirez, and Jules Brouillet who worked on every Fair and and Festival. 7) Judy Plaska, Jim Powers, and Carol Kuiper were the Leads The final results: We registered 220 people, of which 172 at the Mountain View Art and Wine, Sept. 7 & 8th. were Democrats and we gathered $750 in donations with our ample supply of buttons. In addition, twenty-two (22) forms We receive a reward of $3 to $4.50 from the CA Democratic were given away to be filled out at home. By far the favorite Party for every Democrat we register. This is commonly called the political button had printed on it: “Run Hillary, Run!” with a Bounty. The Bounty for 2013 had been submitted prior to our beaming photo of Hillary Clinton. That may give you an idea of final event. We will receive checks to help support the PDC where the Democratic Party is headed in 2016. We also from the CA Democratic Party for our voter registration work in gathered approximately 400 more signatures for the CA Disclose the next month. Act Petition---one of our favorite projects to strengthen our However, we already are beginning the Voter Registration democracy by bringing transparency to who pays for various Drive for 2014. On October 9th, Amy Pearl chaired the Foothill political ads. College Political Events Day along with great help from Carol How did this new approach happen? Voter Registration Kuiper, Barbara Kyser, Laura Craig, and Donald Craig and they leaders gathered in the Rolfe living room in May to brainstorm registered 7 people in one hour (5 were Democrats). So we are which PDC Voter Registration Lead would organize the various off and running for 2014! Fairs, Festivals, and perhaps Farmers’ Markets. We quickly had Leads volunteer for all of the Fairs and Festivals. The problem On top of the marvelous and hard-working leads, then arose: How do we get all of the “stuff”---canopy, signs, approximately 125 volunteers made this success possible. stands, buttons, boxes, etc., etc. all in one large enough car. Joe Thanks to all of you who worked for making a difference and for Rolfe solved the problem. He suggested that the Rolfe silver strengthening our democracy. Volvo station wagon (which had been used in prior years) become the PDC Vote Mobile for all the Leads. Joe and I fill it By Diane Rolfe, PDC Voter Registration Manager up with all of the needed supplies including a life-size cardboard picture of a beaming President Barack Obama. Then we hand the keys with the car (and the registration and insurance LOST & FOUND! certifcate) to the next Festival Leader. This happened six times Women’s straw hat (Wallaroo Hat Company) and dark tan silk jacket (size L) left at the PDC picnic. Please call Emy Thurber at 650-948-8259 if they are yours.

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this summer. You can see in the photo Joe is handing the keys to Judy Plaska, Lead of the Mt. View Art and Wine Festival. The Leads who deserve a great thank you from the entire PDC and the Democratic Party are as follows in order of the Events: The New Democrat 9 October 2013

Join Event Co-Chairs Lisa Serwin & Amy Pearl

Host Committee (in formation) Anna Binder * Ann Grabowski * Valerie McGinty * Thuy Nguyen Peninsula Democratic Coalition * Peninsula Young Democrats Linda Pfatteicher

for a Sunday Salon featuring:

Sandra Fluke Social Justice Advocate and Emerge CA Board Director Learn more about the Emerge program, hear how Sandra has been using her voice to advocate for more progressive policies, and why now, more than ever, we need to elect more Democratic women to public office.

Sunday, October 27th 1:00p-3:00p At the home of Brad and Lisa Serwin in Los Gatos (address given upon RSVP ** Food and beverages will be served) $500 Trailblazer * $250 Pioneer * $100 Advocate

To RSVP please visit the event page at http://www.emergeca.org/events/fall-house-party or call 510-986-0445 x302

Emerge California is the premier training program for Democratic women. We inspire women to run and we hone their skills to win. Our goal is clear: to increase the number of Democratic women in public office. www.emergeca.org

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