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Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, will be the featured speaker for the June meeting of the Western Howard County Democratic Club at the Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Rd. (Rte. 99), Woodstock, just east of Woodstock Road. Refreshments and socialization begin at 7 p.m. and the program will start at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the upper meeting room, so invite other Democrats and unaffiliated friends to join you. Let’s give a big welcome to Chairman Cryor!
Michael will discuss the steps that need to be taken to build party unity and focus on winning the 2008 election and restoring a Democratic administration in Washington from local, state and national perspectives.
Prior to Michael’s presentation, we will:
(1) elect officers for the coming year. Normally that occurs in our May meeting which was subsumed by the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner; and...
(2) have a brief overview of a proposed initiative called “Western Howard Victory 2010 Coalition” which suggests a county-wide effort to win at least two seats in Western Howard in 2010 with state-wide encouragement and support.
Hon. Elijah Cummings, who represents Howard County in MD Congressional District 7, will be the keynote speaker at the 2008 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the 10 Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville near the intersection of MD 32 and MD 108. Socialization will begin at the reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by the dinner at 7:30 p.m. The Dinner is the principal fund-raising event of the year for the Howard County Democratic Party.
Last year’s event was a huge success, built around the theme of Democratic Party Building – making Howard County all blue in 2010. The greatest challenge is in Western Howard where all four offices (State Senate, Assembly (2) and County Council) are presently held by Republicans. WHCDC made a strong showing last year selling five of the 33 tables, a total of 50 seats including 19 high school students or sponsors.
Party-building, especially in Western Howard, remains a central theme this year. WHCDC has reserved six tables with 10 seats each. The initial plan is to set aside 30 seats for high school students and 30 seats for regular club members. Our goal is to conclude ticket sales by May 1 so we can secure additional tables if necessary. Regular membership seating will be $87 and high school/sponsor seats will be $75. Students will pay $20 and the club will seek sponsors for the remaining $55. The six tables will be together and will feature reserved seating.
Seven of the 12 county high schools service Western Howard. Two (Mt. Hebron and Centennial) have established clubs, another (Marriotts Ridge) established a Club this year; one (Atholton) is in the process of organizing, and three (Glenelg, River Hill and Reservoir) need organizational effort. Our goal is to have at least potential organizer students from each of the seven high schools present at the dinner. Rich Corkran, State Senate candidate in 2006 and a recently retired teacher, is playing a leadership role in helping to organize these student clubs.
These tickets will go fast Club members who purchased tickets or supported student tickets last year will be given priority consideration this year. All club members will be contacted individually this week to determine their interest in tickets for themselves or supporting student tickets ($55 each). Those Interested in attending should contact Mearl Grabill, Club Secretary, at 410-800-8984 or grabill@bnin.net ASAP. Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic support of this important program.]]>
Our Congressional Representative Elijah Cummings got some probing, thoughtful questions from our Howard County High School Democratic Club members who interrupted their spring break to attend our monthly meeting last night. (click image for larger picture,)]]>
A special thanks to Howard County Executive Ken Ulman for his talk before our membership last night. It was informative, enlightening and instructive. Ken filled us in on the new environmental and public health programs instituted to improve life in the county. He answered question from our High School Democratic Club representatives regarding renovations/replacement for Mt. Hebron HS and other educational concerns. He reminded us all of his commitment to supporting our efforts in the western county to turning the entire county a rich Democratic blue. A good time was had by all. Thanks, Ken! ]]>
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman to Speak at October WHCDC Meeting
1. Tuesday, October 16, 2007. Monthly meeting of the Western Howard County Democratic Club at the Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Fredrick Rd. (Rte. 99), Woodstock, MD starting at 7 p.m. Special guest/speaker will be Ken Ulman, Howard County Executive.
Anticipating a larger than usual turnout, the meeting will be held upstairs in the ballroom. In recognition of Ken's tight schedule. The business meeting and socialization time will be held at the conclusion of Ken's remarks.
Ken's remarks will focus on his vision for Howard County by 2010 when the next county election will be held, and the role that the Western Howard Democrats (and the Western Howard County Democratic Club in particular) can play in helping him realize that vision and elect Democrats in Council District 5, and Legislative Districts 9 (Md. Senate) and 9A (Md. Assembly). Ken has launched an ambitious and imaginative administrative agenda during his first year and we are interested in supporting his efforts to continue the Howard County tradition of progressive and effective government. Councilwoman Courtney Watson will continue this process when she is the featured speaker in the November meeting.
2. Saturday, October 6, 2007. HCDCC Neighborhood Contact Persons (NCP) Orientation Sessions for NCP Volunteers. Held at the HCDCC offices at 7050 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia (near intersection of Oakland Mills Dr. and Snowden River Parkway). Two sessions, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. RSVP Cathy Zomlefer at 410-290-9791 or czomlefer@aol.com. It's not too late to volunteer. You will be the eyes and ears of the Central Committee in your neighborhood without a long-term time commitment. Contact Cathy to see if your neighborhood is represented and to volunteer.
3. Sunday, October 14, 2007. Dayton Days. Parade at noon and the family picnic from 1-4 p.m. WHCDC will have a slot in the parade and will have a table at the family picnic, which will be held at Eden Park. Democratic Presidential Candidate representatives are invited to join us in the parade and at the table. Come join us in the parade…let's show the Republicans that the Democrats are alive and raring to go in Western Howard. Presidential candidate representatives: please let me know if you plan to attend (410-800-8984 or grabill@bnin.net)
4. The Howard County Board of Elections has vacancies for all judge jobs, Chief Judge, Check-In, Greeter, Provisional and Unit. Positions provide salaries. Interested parties should contact Kim Phillips at the BOE at 410-313-5820.
5. The DNC will have their fall national meeting this year in Baltimore on November 29 to December 1, 2007 at the Sheraton Hotel. All the national Presidential Candidates have been invited to attend. It will be an excellent opportunity to see many of the candidates up close and be informed of the Party's issues and initiatives. Contact HCDCC (office or website) for more details.
6. Another good turnout attended the WHCDC September Meeting to hear Joshua Feldmark, Executive Director of the Commission on the Environment and Sustainability for Howard County. There were a number of new faces…thanks for coming and we look forward to seeing you regularly at our meetings. See more details in the meeting minutes on the Club Website (coming soon).
Mearl Grabill, Secretary. 410-800-8984 or grabill@bnin.net
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