DFALink Meeting Monday, April 13, 2015
Program: Sally Lieber spoke on Human Trafficking.
DFALink Meeting Monday, April 13, 2015
Program: Sally Lieber spoke on Human Trafficking.
The wildflower walk was a great success. Attendees saw dozens of species, all cataloged by the guides, and experienced a pleasant day in our County Parks. The event raised more than $500 for the Club. As a bonus, the Club gained several new members. Now, that’s an event!
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Delight in and learn a bit about our beautiful native spring wildflowers (and more!) at a local wildflower preserve on a walk led by experienced docents.
Space is limited, RSVP is essential: carolyncurtis@comcast.net
Meet Sunday, March 22, 2015, 10 AM sharp at:
531 Alger Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
We’ll leave for the preserve promptly at 10:15 AM.
Expect about an hour and a half of easy walking.
This event is a BENEFIT for the Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley.
$20 for Members, $25 for non-Members
Heavy rain cancels; wear walking/hiking shoes, sunscreen, sun hat; binoculars if you like; bring water
At our business meeting of 2/23/15, the Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley voted to give a sole endorsement to Tim Orozco for San Jose City Council District 4.
Thank you to all the candidates who participated in our endorsement process. We appreciate the time and effort you have expended.
Visit Tim’s Facebook page.
In January, members voted to set our goals and form task forces for the year. Task forces will further prioritize what they’ll work on. Sign up for a task force at any of our meetings!
What do you want to get involved in?
CONGRATULATIONS to our members who won seats on
the California Democratic Party Central Committee!
AD24 Winners: Elspeth Farmer (top female vote-getter), Margaret Okuzumi, *Lorri Holtzberg, Jackie Wheeler; Jim Griffith (top vote-getter), *Lucas Ramirez, *Andrew Heaton, Otto Lee
AD24 executive board rep: *Steve Chessin
AD28 Winner: John Comiskey
(* non-primary Dean Club members)
Note that at least 4 other members (Marcene van Dierendonck, Emilie Gatfield, Jill Chesler, and Swanee Edwards) are going as county central committee reps, appointed delegates, etc.
The turnout was tremendous, and the discussion lively and informative, at the DFA Summit in Redwood City. More than 100 DFA followers gathered from all over Northern California to discuss priorities and propose actions for 2015 and 2016. Many thanks to the organizers and volunteers who made this DFA Summit work!
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Please, join:
Latinos for America
Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley
San Mateo County Democracy for America
San Francisco for Democracy
DFA Marin
For the DFA Bay Area Summit on Economic Justice
When: Saturday, April 11, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Where: Woodside Road United Methodist Church, Watters Hall
2000 Woodside Rd. Redwood City, CA 94061
There is a suggested donation of $5 in advance, or $10 at the door. Please, preregister at: