HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope everyone had a peaceful holiday season with family and friends. Well, it has been a while since I have had much to say!! I had a rough Autumn with my health. I had two nasal/sinus surgeries with a major sinus infection in between. I missed all of the club meetings from September through November. I want to give a special thanks to Mearl Grabill, Bill Hudock, and Jim Mellicant who stepped in to lead the club while I was out of commission.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 15th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Fredrick Rd. (Rte. 99), Woodstock, MD. Link to our website if you need directions at http://westernhowarddems.com/main/

Well, things are certainly heating up in the Presidential Primaries!! We have invited representatives of the four presidential candidates who have active committees in Howard County to speak at our January meeting. It is the last meeting before the Maryland Primary on Tuesday, February 12th. So, this is our last chance to hear from the campaigns and start to lay the groundwork for the November election. Also, the legislature will be in session when we meet, so we will also have an overview of the major initiatives likely to be addressed in the session.

This is going to be a busy election year, so let’s get started!!! Things are certainly moving in a strongly Democratic direction, so I am optimistic about our prospects this year. I hope to see you all at the January meeting!!

Clyde Robinette
301-854-6507