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Letter from Congressman Jim Moran Volume 19, Number 3 www.fairfaxdemocrats.org March 2010 Message from the Chair Rex Simmons, Chair, Fairfax County Democratic Committee Another Month, Another Election It is another month and that Letter from Congressman means another special election. That is how it seems anyway. On March 2, voters in the 41st Jim Moran House of Delegates District will se- lect a General Assembly delegate to Dear Fairfax County Democrats: Thank you so much for your tireless efforts to improve the lives of others. I’m pleased fill the seat vacated by newly-elected I was touched to learn that FCDC to report that my new knees have settled state senator Dave Marsden (last members have been collecting clothes and into their new home and the initial physical month’s special election). Eileen Fill- canned goods in my honor to assist those therapy sessions have been completed with er-Corn is our nominee. She is very less fortunate in these difficult economic flying colors. I look forward to working qualified and passionate about ensur- times. with you closely in 2010 and please give my ing that Fairfax County schools get The spirit of charity and conscientious very best to the entire slate of new FCDC their fair portion of state revenues. care for the under-served in our communi- officers. Eileen has lived in Springfield for ties is a hallmark of the Democratic Party Sincerely, 20 years with her husband Bob and - clearly alive and well in Fairfax County. James P. Moran they have two children. Eileen has also served in the administrations of H H H H H H H H H H former governors Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. Once again, Democrats have the more qualified candidate. To learn more about Eileen or to contact her campaign, go to her web- site at www.EileenforDelegate.com. Also on March 2, voters in Ma- son District will elect a new school board member to fill the seat va- continued on page 3 In this issue... Report from Congressman Gerry Connolly ................................ 3 District Reports ................................... 4 Committee Reports ............................. 5 First Lady Michelle Obama with daughters Malia and Sasha sled in the snow on the South Lawn of the White Calendar of Events .............................. 6 House. Photo courtesy of: White House (Pete Souza); http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:White_ House_under_the_snow H H H H H H H H Page 2 The Democrat March 2010 The Democrat Fairfax County Democratic The Newsletter of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee Committee (FCDC) Editor-in-Chief: Ben Shepherd (703) 945-8576 Mailing: Rayma Miles, (703) 323-1936 2815 Hartland Road, Suite 110 Design & Production: Lori Richards (703) 753-2484 Bob Donargo (703) 323-5351 Falls Church, VA 22043 Mail List: Ellen Cantor (703) 280-5310 Coordinator: Jeane Brockway (703) 256-5553 (703) 573-6811; FAX: (703) 560-7004 Proofreader: Linda Waller (703) 913-9143 Web Master: vacant [email protected] Billing: FCDC HQ Staff (703) 573-6811 [email protected] Web site: www.fairfaxdemocrats.org All rights reserved. Published in Fairfax County, Virginia, by the authority of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. Chairman: Rex Simmons (703) 655-4272 About The Democrat Executive Director: Mike Burns (703) 585-8373 The Democrat is the monthly publication of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. The purpose of Regional Vice Chair-North: (703) 476-4229 The Democrat is to provide information to Committee members and other interested persons through Barbara Caputo district reports, committee reports, news articles, campaign notices, and flyers. Views expressed do not neces- Regional Vice Chair-Central: (703) 919-9119 sarily represent those of the FCDC unless specifically approved by an appropriate Committee Resolution. Lola Quintela How to Submit Material: Regional Vice Chair-South: (703) 927-2050 Material may be submitted in the following ways, listed in order of preference: (word limit: 300 words) Mark Itzkoff 1. E-mail. Send to [email protected]. Attach text file (any word processing program) Precinct Ops: Sue Langley (703) 403-0190 or photos (.jpg,.eps,.tif); or copy the article in the e-mail message. Administration: Vacant 2. Mail CD/Scanned Photos. Include a hard copy of text, your name and telephone number. Treasurer: Nadja Golding (571) 212-8590 Mail to Mark Richards, 18108 Camdenhurst Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155 Assistant Treasurer: Victor Mondino (703) 424-4223 Voter Registration: Chris Ambrose (703) 550-1725 Deadlines Finance: Mary Ann Hovis (703) 587-7872 Articles must be received by 5:00PM on the second Tuesday of the month. Articles received after the deadline may not make it into the issue. Material may be included as flyers inserted into The Democrat for Recording Secretary: Ginny Peters (703) 407-1747 a charge of $35. You supply the printed flyer. Call FCDC at (703) 573-6811 for the quantity of flyers Corresponding Secretary: (703) 537-8868 to be printed. Also, please supply a volunteer to help collate on Friday, for 1-1/2 hours. Bridget Murphy District Chair-Braddock (100): (301) 404-1221 Advertising Lynn Miller Ads are very much welcomed and accepted; however, we reserve the right to reject ads for any reason. No District Co-Chair Braddock (100): (703) 801-7780 product, service, or event advertised herein is endorsed by The Democrat or the FCDC, unless otherwise noted. Rates are: Janyce Hedetniemi Size Price Dimensions Size Price Dimensions District Chair-Hunter Mill (200): (703) 476-9440 1/6 $35 2.25”w x 4.5”h 1/2 $100 7.25”w x 4.5”h Bob Haley 1/3 $70 4.75”w x 4.5”h Full page $200 7.25”w x 9.5”h District Chair-Hunter Mill (200): (703) 242-1652 Subscribe! Bettina Lawton 12 months for only $25! What a deal! Make checks payable to FCDC and mail to: District Chair-Dranesville (300): (703) 847-5735 FCDC, 2815 Hartland Road, Suite 110, Falls Church, VA 22043 Ron Bleeker Let Us Hear From You! District Chair-Lee (400): (703) 447-6290 Write articles! Send photos! See details above, under “How to submit material.” Hugh Robertson III District Chair-Lee (400): Steve Bunn (703) 339-1882 District Chair-Mason (500): (703) 941-9574 H H H H H H Rachel Rifkind Deadlines for the District Chair-Mt. Vernon (600): (703) 780-5952 NEXT issue Janet Myhre of The Democrat District Chair-Providence (700): (703) 795-9763 Carrie Nixon APRIL 2010 District Chair-Springfield (800): (703) 913-0487 Articles: Ruth Miller Tuesday, March 9, 10:00AM District Chair-Sully (900): (703) 946-1259 (see above for more details) Dana Foote-Cimino Headquarters: Vacant Flyers: Labor Committee: Shannon Sullivan (703) 209-7516 Thursday, March 18, 3:00PM National Affairs: Sandra Klassen (703) 620-9723 (due at headquarters, printed National Affairs: Dan Walsch (703) 978-5667 and ready to collate) State Affairs: Vacant Diversity - Co Chair: Rose Chu (703) 998-5539 Collating: Diversity - Co Chair: Lina Orr (703) 281-0985 Friday, March 19, 9:30AM Democrat Newsletter: Ben Shepherd (703) 945-8576 Senior Citizens - Co Chair: [email protected] Deadlines for the May 2010 issue of The Democrat: Terry Adams Senior Citizens - Co-Chair: (703) 206-0090 Articles: Charisse Glassman Tuesday, April 13, 10:00AM Young Democrats: Bryan Scrafford (see above for more details) Women’s Rights: Kristin Cabral (703) 448-0944 Immediate Past FCDC Chair: (703) 587-7872 Flyers: Mary Ann Hovis Thursday, April 22, 3:00PM Parliamentarian: Mike Burke Kirby (703) 573-2894 (due at headquarters, printed 8th Cong. District: Margo Horner (703) 528-8588 and ready to collate) 10th Cong. District: Sam Crockett (540) 454-6182 Collating: 11th Cong. District Chair: (202) 288-2104 Friday, April 23, 9:30AM George Burke Mailing/Collating: Bob Donargo (703) 323-5351 H H H H H H H March 2010 The Democrat Page 3 Report from Congressman Message From The Chair continued from page 1 Gerry Connolly cated by newly-elected state delegate we can help you get an absentee ballot Kaye Kory. Sandy Evans, a long application by mail. Either campaign time school advocate who worked can also help. I personally want closely with Kaye, is the Demo- No matter where you live, you can to invite every one cratic-endorsed candidate. She has help in two other important ways. of you and every been actively involved with Mason First, you can volunteer to help the Northern Virginia District schools (PTA president, campaigns. If you cannot get outside Democrat to my academic team coach, advisory the house, the campaigns can give you 16th Annual St. Pat- committee member, and student a list of voters to call and a script so you rick’s Day Fete at the health advocate) for 14 years and will know exactly what to say. They Kena Temple, 9001 is known for her understanding of also need canvassers, people to work Arlington Blvd. in Fairfax, on Wednes- the school budget. Sandy is married on election day, and other help in their day, March 17 from with two daughters, one a graduate offices so please volunteer. Second, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. student at Yale and the other a first- you can donate money. Elections are I hope you can join me that night as I of- year student at UVA after attending expensive. Our candidates depend on ficially kick off my campaign for a second Fairfax County schools K-12. Sandy the generosity of others to help make term in congress. Those of you who have is exactly the type of candidate and them competitive. attended this event before on my “holiest school board member we need in After last year’s elections, winning day of the year” know it will be a great time these challenging times.
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