3 Progressive Events Tomorrow and Beyond

Kicking off 2009 with Exciting Events

1. Progressive Working Group--uniting Maryland Progressive Organizations 1:30 PM Sunday 1/11

2. Reception for Del. Roger Manno 12:30 PM Sunday 1/11

3. Reception for Del. Tom Hucker 3:30 PM Sunday 1/11

4. Help Leaflet for Healthcare NOT Warfare/National Healthcare Friday Jan. 16

5. PDA National Grassroots Conference and Celebration in D.C. Saturday and Sunday Jan. 17-18

6. Martin Luther King Day fundraiser in D.C. Monday January 19.

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1. Progressive Working Group--uniting Maryland Progressives

THE 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN ANNAPOLIS - "A CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN?" January 11th

We've received definite or tentative confirmations from Senators Jamie Raskin, David Harrington, Mike Lenett, and Paul Pinksy, and Delegates Kumar Barve, Roger Manno, Karen Montgomery, Anne Kaiser, Jolene Ivey, Doyle Niemann, Jeff Waldstreicher, Victor Ramirez, Kirill Reznik, Craig Rice, and Herman Taylor. Others expected.

Sunday January 11th, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Wheaton Public Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton 20902. (The meeting room is on the lower level.)

Among the legislative priorities that will be presented to legislators at the meetings: the Global Warming Solutions Act, combined taxation reporting for corporations, protection for immigrants, public financing of General Assembly campaigns, Workforce Anti-Fraud Bill, defunding the ICC, Health Security Act (single payer), bill on electoral integrity and transparency, protection for students from military recruiters, Civil Marriage Protection Act, gender identity and expression protection, no police spying on lawful activities, and bring the MD National Guard home.

2. Roger Manno Reception/Fundraiser
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Address: 2138 Merrifields Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Suggested donation: $35.00 To donate online, click here: http://www.rogermanno.com/contribute/index.cfm?Fuseaction=contribute

3. Tom Hucker Reception/Fundraiser
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910

4. Help Leaflet January 16 PDA and the Leadership Conference for Guaranteed Healthcare/National Single Payer Coalition will leaflet at metro stations all around Washington, D.C. to tell people about healthcare reform and PDA's Healthcare NOT Warfare campaign. From 5 p.m. until we run out of leaflets or crowds. Contact Dr. Margaret Flowers at conversationcoalition@gmail.com to sign up.

5. PDA National Grassroots Conference in D.C. January 17-18 Join several members of Congress, progressive leaders, Col. Ann Wright (ret.), workshops, panels, live music, celebration, tabling, More info/sign up here

6. PDA Martin Luther King Day Pre-Inaugural Tribute fundraiser: January 19 from 10 PM to Midnight. Intimate conversation with PDA Advisory Board Members and friends including Rep. Raul Grijalva, Co-Chair, Progressive Caucus; Rep. Jim McGovern; Thom Hartmann, award winning radio host/best selling author; Tom Hayden, peace activist; Donna Smith of Michael Moore's SiCKO; Code Pink founders Jodie Evans and Medea Benjamin; John Nichols, The Nation Magazine, author The Genius of Impeachment; live music by Dan Reed; SURPRISES!

Please contact me for an invitation to the event, regular price $300 but available for $275 for a limited time.

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A Progressive Agenda for the Obama Years: Pre-Order PDA's 5 DVD set recorded live in Denver featuring exciting guests (Rep. John Conyers, Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Raul Grijalva, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Rep. Keith Ellison, Sen. Jamie Raskin, Jim Hightower, Rep. Lynn Woolsey, Amy Goodman, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rep. Jim McGovern, Ron Kovac, John Nichols, Norman Solomon, Donna Smith, Vincent Bugliosi, Rep. Robert Wexler, Mimi Kennedy, Jim Zogby, Tom Hayden, MORE!), panels, live music. $45 for a limited time. Order online here.

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Sun. 1/11 Progressive Working Group Mtg. with Maryland Legislators

THE 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN ANNAPOLIS - "A CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN?" January 11th

We've received definite or tentative confirmations from Senators Jamie Raskin, David Harrington, Mike Lenett, and Paul Pinksy, and Delegates Kumar Barve, Roger Manno, Karen Montgomery, Anne Kaiser, Jolene Ivey, Doyle Niemann, Jeff Waldstreicher, Victor Ramirez, Kirill Reznik, Craig Rice, Saqib Ali, and Herman Taylor.

Lineup may change. Others legislators expected.

Sunday January 11th, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Wheaton Public Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton 20902. (The meeting room is on the lower level.)
Short walk or bus ride from the Wheaton Metro stop (red line)
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11701%20Georgia%20Ave.%2C%20Wheaton%2020902

Among the legislative priorities that will be presented to legislators at the meetings: the Global Warming Solutions Act, combined taxation reporting for corporations, protection for immigrants, public financing of General Assembly campaigns, Workforce Anti-Fraud Bill, defunding the ICC, Health Security Act (single payer), bill on electoral integrity and transparency, protection for students from military recruiters, Civil Marriage Protection Act, gender identity and expression protection, no police spying on lawful activities, and bring the MD National Guard home.

Reception For Delegate Tom Hucker Sunday, January 11

Governor Martin O'Malley, Speaker Michael E. Busch & Chairwoman Maggie
McIntosh
Invite You to A Reception For Delegate Tom Hucker

Sunday, January 11, 2009 3:30 until 5:30 p.m.
McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910

Host Committee: VIPs $4,000 Benefactors: $2,000 Hosts $1,000
Sponsors $500 Patrons $250 Friends $125

RSVP/questions, please call (410) 547-1068 ext 216 or e-mail
jill@martinlauer.com
Please make checks payable to Friends of Tom Hucker.
Contributions or Gifts Friends of Tom Hucker are not tax deductible.
By Authority: Friends of Tom Hucker, Dennis Desmond, Treasurer.

Support Del. Roger Manno Sunday, January 11

DELEGATE ROGER MANNO'S PRE-LEGISLATIVE SESSION COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER

Please join community leaders, neighbors, friends and activists for a
pre-legislative session brunch/lunch to support Delegate Roger Manno.

Date: Sunday, January 11th, 2009
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Address: 2138 Merrifields Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2138+Merrifields+Drive,+Silver+Spring,+MD+20906

Join a discussion about the upcoming session of the General Assembly,
the challenges facing Montgomery County and the State, community issues,
and Roger's 2009 legislative agenda.

Suggested donation: $35.00 Light Lunch will be served.

To donate online, click here:
http://www.rogermanno.com/contribute/index.cfm?Fuseaction=contribute

RSVP/more info: Roger@RogerManno.com
Please RSVP by Saturday, January 10th -- all are welcome!!

Please make checks payable to Friends of Roger Manno. Bring checks to
this event or mail to:
Friends of Roger Manno
2138 Merrifields Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906.

Checks must be received by Monday, January 12th for deposit before the
2009 legislative session of the General Assembly.
Donate online here:
http://www.rogermanno.com/contribute/index.cfm?Fuseaction=contribute

Directions:

>From Downtown Silver Spring or DC: North on Georgia Avenue, right on
Bel Pre Road, left on Layhill Road, left on Marymont Road. Follow
Marymont to the end (intersection of Marymont and Merrifields). House is
2138 Merrifields Drive (last house on the right on Marymont).

>From Rockville and Gaithersburg: East on Norbeck Road, right on
Layhill Road, right on Marymont Road. Follow Marymont to the end
(intersection of Marymont and Merrifields). House is 2138 Merrifields
Drive (last house on the right on Marymont).

>From Olney and Gaithersburg: South on Georgia Avenue, left on Layhill
Road, right on Marymont Road. Follow Marymont to the end (intersection
of Marymont and Merrifields). House is 2138 Merrifields Drive (last
house on the right on Marymont).

Authorized by: Friends of Roger Manno, Vilma White, Chair; Sandra
Zimmet, Treasurer.

http://www.RogerManno.com

Please Support Del. Kirill Reznik

New Years Message from Del. Kirill Reznik:

I hope you had a wonderful New Year holiday and are looking forward to a
successful and prosperous 2009.

With the new year upon us, the start of the 426th Session of the
Maryland General Assembly is only a short week and a half away and this
year I plan to continue to keep you informed about the happenings of the
legislative Session, my activities, any legislation that I sponsor or
co-sponsor, and our successes and achievements.

As you know, Maryland law prohibits me and all members of the state
legislature from fundraising during the 90-day session. But the
realities of politics never take a break. If you are able, please
contribute to my campaign before the deadline on January 13th, 2009.

Even in this time economic downturn, I need your help to build a strong
campaign so that I can continue to do my work in the legislature and
help to make Maryland a great place to live, work, raise our families
and enjoy our wonderful way of life.

To make a contribution please click on this link:
https://secure.dlccweb.com/o/5470/p/10021/donate

Or Mail a check to:
Friends of Kirill Reznik
18469 Stone Hollow Drive
Germantown, MD 20874

Contributions to Friends of Kirill Reznik are not tax deductible.
Maryland law permits contributions from any individual or entity,
including corporations, other business entities, political clubs,
federal committees, and labor unions. Contributions may not exceed $4000
to any one campaign account and a total of $10,000 to all campaigns
during a four year cycle. Contributions of $100 or more cannot be in cash.

Friday January 9 public interest "Eco/Justice" Café !

Dear Friends,

 

Please join us for the monthly public interest "Eco/Justice" Café !

First Fridays at 6-10 pm

Friday, January 9
Friday, February 6
Friday, March 6

Et Cetera...

 

UDC David A. Clarke School of Law Firebird Inn

Building 38, B-Level; 4200 Connecticut Ave., NW; Washington, DC 20008

 

A great professional networking opportunity for the public interest community!

Join the Cafe list at http://www.dcslf.org/metnet.html 

 

Featuring food music, poetry, beer, an open mic session,
tabling organizations and more.

Music by Mike Bowers: http://www.mdbmusic.com/music.html
And (maybe!) by Maureen: http://www.myspace.com/maureenmusic 
and by Jeff DeWeese.

 

Massages by Lisa Bregman!

Help us spread the word - forward this e-mail.  Join our Facebook Group!

 

There's still room for FREE tabling - contact Joe at JFL@udc.edu

Yes! Our venue is Wheelchair Accessible

Suggested donation $15/ $10 students/$5 kids (Food and drink included.)

All ages event; child activities provided – and powered by kids!

TO VOLUNTEER on Jan. 9, email Joe Libertelli at JFL@udc.edu.

Hosted by the University of the District of Columbia David Clarke School of Law, the District's public interest law school. For more information on the law school full-tuition three-year Advocate for Justice Scholarships, go to http://www.law.udc.edu/prospective/afj.html

 

Meeting With State Legislators Sunday Jan 11th

Progressive Groups Hold Successful Meeting With State Legislators (District 20 and 18) in Silver Spring
Next Up--Public Meeting at Wheaton Library this Sunday afternoon--Please Join Us!

When: Sunday January 11th, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Wheaton Public Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton 20902. (The meeting room is on the lower level.)

Progressive Working Group Participants and Friends,

Despite the bad weather, 53 progressive activists met last night with the 8 state senators and delegates from Districts 18 and 20 to present the Progressive Working Group's legislative priorities. Representatives from environmental, immigrant rights, housing, voting rights, community, health care, and peace groups presented 15 progressive priorities for the 2009 state legislative session. Also attending were representatives from Congressman Chris Van Hollen and State Comptroller Peter Franchot's offices. The eight legislators attended generally expressed with support for almost all of the priorities (see below) with some dissent on the ICC and discussions about the Health Security Act continuing.

The Progressive Working Group will hold a similar meeting at the Wheaton Library this Sunday with state legislators from Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. We have already received definite or tentative confirmations from Senators David Harrington, Mike Lenett, and Paul Pinksy, and Delegates Kumar Barve, Jolene Ivey, Roger Manno, Doyle Niemann, Victor Ramirez, Kirill Reznik, Craig Rice, and Herman Taylor. All state legislators are welcome to speak. Other elected officials and members of the public are welcome to participate in Q&A. Please RSVP to me: mikehersh@mikehersh.com to confirm you will attend or if your plans change.

We invite you and progressive organizations to join us on Sunday as we continue to make the case for a progressive agenda for the upcoming legislative session. Please also spread the word to other activists and groups. The Progressive Working Group is building a coalition for progressive legislative change in the state of Maryland and we need your participation.

Legislative priorities presented to legislators will include: the Global Warming Solutions Act, combined taxation reporting for corporations, protection for immigrants, public financing of General Assembly campaigns, Workforce Anti-Fraud Bill, defunding the ICC, Health Security Act (single payer), bill on electoral integrity and transparency, protection for students from military recruiters, Civil Marriage Protection Act, gender identity and expression protection, and no police spying on lawful activities

The Progressive Working Group Steering Committee: Mike Hersh, Elbridge James, Dana Beyer, Wally Malakoff, Norm Oslik, Sharon Dooley, and Mike Tabor will host and moderate discussions.The Progressive Working Group is a coalition of progressive groups, primarily in Baltimore, Montgomery ad Prince George's Counties, working to create a broad-based progressive presence in Annapolis. Progressive groups that need more information on the coalition should contact malakoff@starpower.net

Sunday, January 11 Meet with Del. Manno

DELEGATE ROGER MANNO'S PRE-LEGISLATIVE SESSION COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER   Please join community leaders, neighbors, friends and activists for a  pre-legislative session brunch/lunch to support Delegate Roger Manno.  Date: Sunday, January 11th, 2009 Time: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Address: 2138 Merrifields Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906 http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2138+Merrifields+Drive,+Silver+Spring,+MD+20906  Join a discussion about the upcoming session of the General Assembly,  the challenges facing Montgomery County and the State, community issues,  and Roger's 2009 legislative agenda.   Suggested donation: $35.00 Light Lunch will be served.  To donate online, click here:  http://www.rogermanno.com/contribute/index.cfm?Fuseaction=contribute   RSVP/more info: Roger@RogerManno.com Please RSVP by Saturday, January 10th -- all are welcome!!   Please make checks payable to Friends of Roger Manno. Bring checks to this event or mail to: Friends of Roger Manno 2138 Merrifields Drive Silver Spring, MD 20906.  Checks must be received by Monday, January 12th for deposit before the  2009 legislative session of the General Assembly. Donate online here:  http://www.rogermanno.com/contribute/index.cfm?Fuseaction=contribute   Directions:    From Downtown Silver Spring or DC: North on Georgia Avenue, right on  Bel Pre Road, left on Layhill Road, left on Marymont Road. Follow  Marymont to the end (intersection of Marymont and Merrifields). House is  2138 Merrifields Drive (last house on the right on Marymont).    From Rockville and Gaithersburg: East on Norbeck Road, right on Layhill  Road, right on Marymont Road. Follow Marymont to the end (intersection  of Marymont and Merrifields). House is 2138 Merrifields Drive (last  house on the right on Marymont).    From Olney and Gaithersburg: South on Georgia Avenue, left on Layhill  Road, right on Marymont Road. Follow Marymont to the end (intersection  of Marymont and Merrifields). House is 2138 Merrifields Drive (last  house on the right on Marymont).   Authorized by: Friends of Roger Manno, Vilma White, Chair; Sandra  Zimmet, Treasurer.

Maryland PDA Events Coming Up!

We're Kicking off 2009 with Exciting Events Please join us at some or all of these events this month, and join us in welcoming Progressive Democrats of Towson, our newest chapter, to PDA! 1. Progressive Working Group--uniting Maryland Progressive Organizations--two meetings, TONIGHT (Tues. 1/6) and Sunday 2. PDA chapter meeting in Wheaton (Weds. 1/7)--contact me to organize one near you! 3. Eco-Justice Cafe' in D.C. family-friendly (fun, Fri. 1/8) 4. Help Leaflet for Healthcare NOT Warfare/National Healthcare Jan. 16 5. PDA National Grassroots Conference and Celebration in D.C. Jan. 17-18 6. Support Progressive Legislators / Maryland Session begins Jan. 14 7. Martin Luther King Day fundraiser, 5 DVD set, Change Makes Change -------------- If you haven't already, join PDA: https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/default.asp?formid=signup 1. Progressive Working Group--uniting Maryland Progressives: TONIGHT and Sunday: THE 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN ANNAPOLIS - “A CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN?” January 6th and 11th First Meeting: Tuesday January 6th, 7:15 p.m. Where: Eastern Village Cohousing Community (3 blocks west of Georgia Ave. - 7981 Eastern Ave. Silver Spring 20910) Confirmed: District 18: Senator Richard Madaleno; Delegates Al Carr, Ana Sol Gutierrez, and Jeff Waldstreicher; District 19 Delegate Roger Manno; District 20: Senator Jamie Raskin; Delegates Sheila Hixson, Tom Hucker and Heather Mizeur. Co-sponsored by the Progressive Working Group, Progressive Neighbors, and Eastern Village Cohousing Community. Second Meeting: Sunday January 11th, 1:30 p.m. Where: Wheaton Public Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton 20902. (The meeting room is on the lower level.) Legislators Now Being Confirmed Among the legislative priorities that will be presented to legislators at the meetings: the Global Warming Solutions Act, combined taxation reporting for corporations, protection for immigrants, public financing of General Assembly campaigns, Workforce Anti-Fraud Bill, protection for tenants, defunding the ICC, Health Security Act (single payer), bill on electoral integrity and transparency, protection for students from military recruiters, Civil Marriage Protection Act, gender identity and expression protection, no police spying on lawful activities, and bring the MD National Guard home. PDA is a founding member of the Progressive Working Group--a coalition of progressive groups working to create a united progressive presence in Annapolis. 2. PDA chapter meeting in Wheaton--Wednesday January 6 7:30 PM Plans for 2009 including support for leafleting, PDA upcoming events, more. Where: Saigonese Restaurant 11232 Grandview Ave Silver Spring (Wheaton) Short walk from the Wheaton Metro / Red Line Parking in the lot across the street The Elections are over, we did great, now we have to make plans for efforts into 2009 and beyond including the PDA national grassroots conference January 17 and 18. PDA members from around the US will be meeting at UDC Law School, Van Ness Campus the weekend before the inauguration. You can see all the details here: 3. Eco-Justice Cafe' in D.C. family-friendly fun. When: Friday, January 09, 2009 6 PM - 10 PM Where: University of the District of Columbia 4200 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC 20008 Featuring music, poetry, an open mike session, good food, good beer, good people, good cheer, good info and good karma! University of DC, Firebird Inn, Van Ness/UDC Red Line West exit--Building 39, B-Level, 4200 Connecticut Ave., NW, 20008. Suggested donation $15/$10 students/$5 kids--Food and drink included. All ages event; child activities provided and powered by kids! More info 4. Help Leaflet January 16 PDA and the Leadership Conference for Guaranteed Healthcare/National Single Payer Coalition will leaflet at metro stations all around Washington, D.C. to tell people about healthcare reform and PDA's Healthcare NOT Warfare campaign. From 5 p.m. until we run out of leaflets or crowds. Red line: Shady Grove, Medical Center, Silver Spring and Takoma Park. Green line: College Park, Greenbelt and Branch Avenue. Orange line: New Carrollton and Largo Town Center. Contact Dr. Margaret Flowers at conversationcoalition@gmail.com to sign up. 5. PDA National Grassroots Conference in D.C. January 17-18 Join several members of Congress, progressive leaders, Col. Ann Wright (ret.), workshops, panels, live music, celebration, tabling, MORE! More info/sign up here 6. Support Progressive Legislators, The 90-Day Maryland state session begins January 14. Please support progressive legislators before the session. No contributions are allowed during the session. 7. Martin Luther King Day fundraiser, 5 DVD set, Change Makes Change PDA Martin Luther King Day Pre-Inaugural Tribute fundraiser: Intimate conversation with PDA Advisory Board Members and friends including Rep. Raul Grijalva, Co-Chair, Progressive Caucus; Rep. Jim McGovern; Thom Hartmann, award winning radio host/best selling author; Tom Hayden, peace activist; Donna Smith of Michael Moore's SiCKO; Code Pink founders Jodie Evans and Medea Benjamin; John Nichols, The Nation Magazine, author The Genius of Impeachment; live music by Dan Reed; SURPRISES! Please contact me for an invitation to the event, January 19 from 10 PM to Midnight. Regular price $300 but available for $275 for a limited time. ----------- A Progressive Agenda for the Obama Years: Pre-Order PDA's 5 DVD set recorded live in Denver featuring exciting guests (House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Sen. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Lynn Woolsey, Rep. John Conyers, Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Raul Grijalva, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Rep. Robert Wexler, Rep. Keith Ellison, Rep. Jim McGovern, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jim Hightower, Amy Goodman, Ron Kovac, John Nichols, Norman Solomon, Donna Smith, Vincent Bugliosi, Mimi Kennedy, Tom Hayden, Jim Zogby, Greg Palast, MORE!), panels, live music. $45 for a limited time. Order online here. ----------- Keep PDA working for you, we're organizing events, supporting legislation, backing candidates, and reaching out to the public on your issues. Support PDA through the Change Makes Change program or with a one-time contribution. ----------- If you haven't already, join PDA: https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/default.asp?formid=signup Progressive Democrats of America is a grassroots PAC that works both inside the Democratic Party and outside in movements for peace and justice. Our goal: work with and increase the progressive majority in Congress as we build on our 2008 electoral successes into 2009 and beyond. PDA's advisory board includes seven members of Congress and activist leaders such as Tom Hayden, Medea Benjamin, Thom Hartmann, Jim Hightower, and Rev. Lennox Yearwood. More info | Find Chapters | Find Local Events Spread the Progressive Word--Shop PDAstore

REMINDER--TONIGHT! Support Del. ANA SOL GUTIERREZ

TONIGHT! You are Cordially Invited to
A RECEPTION & FUNDRAISER
For Maryland State Delegate, District 18
ANA SOL GUTIERREZ
Monday, January 5. 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Mi Rancho Tex-Mex Restaurant
8701 Ramsey Ave.. Silver Spring

Come Enjoy Good Friends. Good Food. Plus Progressive Politics

Hear What's Happening in 2009 in Annapolis
If you cannot attend, you can still help support Ana!

Suggested Contributions: From $50 to $500
Please make checks payable to: Gutierrez for Delegate
3317 Turner Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Support Del. Saqib Ali

Passed along from Delegate Ali:

SAQIB ALI DEMOCRAT, DELEGATE DISTRICT 39
"Fresh Ideas, Bold Vision, Strong Leadership"

Dear Friend,

As you know, I am an elected member of the Maryland General Assembly.
I'm honored to serve and represent the people of Maryland's 39th
Legislative District. In this position I feel I have a tremendous
opportunity as well as responsibility to help move our state forward.

The General Assembly holds its annual 3-month legislative session in
Annapolis starting on January 14th. Currently, I'm preparing legislation
for the 2009 session. I have an ambitious plan and I'm hoping for some
momentous results. Keep your eyes on your email box and the newspapers
in the next few months for updates. I hope to work especially hard in in
my capacity as a public watchdog for Maryland's residents and consumers.
Examples: http://www.saqibali.org/blog/

As much as I want to focus on good, progressive policies my job also
entails a good amount of politics. And without strong political
standing, I will be less able to push through desired policies. If I'm
always concerned about my own re-election, I won't be able to focus as
much on legislating. That is why I am requesting your help today.

I humbly request that you make a contribution to my re-election campaign
fund today. My goal is to raise $4,000 before January 9th. I urge you to
donate as generously as you can comfortably afford ($25, $50, $100 or
more). Every dollar counts. And I need your help today. You can donate
online securely with your credit card by clicking here:
http://www.alifordelegate.com/contribute.htm

If you are uncomfortable donating online, please send your donation by
mail to:
12504 Degas Court,
North Potomac, MD 20878.
Checks should be made payable
to "Friends of Saqib Ali".

Your financial support today will make me a more effective legislator.

Thank you for you friendship and support,

Delegate Saqib Ali
(301) 685-3409
www.SaqibAli.org

Support Del. Tom Hucker Sunday, January 11

Governor Martin O'Malley, Speaker Michael E. Busch & Chairwoman Maggie
McIntosh
Invite You to A Reception For Delegate Tom Hucker

Sunday, January 11, 2009 3:30 until 5:30 p.m.
McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910

Host Committee: VIPs $4,000 Benefactors: $2,000 Hosts $1,000
Sponsors $500 Patrons $250 Friends $125

RSVP/questions, please call (410) 547-1068 ext 216 or e-mail
jill@martinlauer.com
Please make checks payable to Friends of Tom Hucker.
Contributions or Gifts Friends of Tom Hucker are not tax deductible.
By Authority: Friends of Tom Hucker, Dennis Desmond, Treasurer.

Support Del. Roger Manno Sunday, January 11

DELEGATE ROGER MANNO'S PRE-LEGISLATIVE SESSION COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER

Please join community leaders, neighbors, friends and activists for a
pre-legislative session brunch/lunch to support Delegate Roger Manno.

Date: Sunday, January 11th, 2009
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Address: 2138 Merrifields Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2138+Merrifields+Drive,+Silver+Spring,+MD+20906

Join a discussion about the upcoming session of the General Assembly,
the challenges facing Montgomery County and the State, community issues,
and Roger's 2009 legislative agenda.

Suggested donation: $35.00 Light Lunch will be served.

To donate online, click here:
http://www.rogermanno.com/contribute/index.cfm?Fuseaction=contribute

RSVP/more info: Roger@RogerManno.com
Please RSVP by Saturday, January 10th -- all are welcome!!

Please make checks payable to Friends of Roger Manno.
Bring checks to this event or mail to:
Friends of Roger Manno
2138 Merrifields Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20906.

Checks must be received by Monday, January 12th for deposit before the
2009 legislative session of the General Assembly.
Donate online here:
http://www.rogermanno.com/contribute/index.cfm?Fuseaction=contribute

Directions:

From Downtown Silver Spring or DC: North on Georgia Avenue, right on
Bel Pre Road, left on Layhill Road, left on Marymont Road. Follow
Marymont to the end (intersection of Marymont and Merrifields). House is
2138 Merrifields Drive (last house on the right on Marymont).

From Rockville and Gaithersburg: East on Norbeck Road, right on Layhill
Road, right on Marymont Road. Follow Marymont to the end (intersection
of Marymont and Merrifields). House is 2138 Merrifields Drive (last
house on the right on Marymont).

From Olney and Gaithersburg: South on Georgia Avenue, left on Layhill
Road, right on Marymont Road. Follow Marymont to the end (intersection
of Marymont and Merrifields). House is 2138 Merrifields Drive (last
house on the right on Marymont).

Authorized by: Friends of Roger Manno, Vilma White, Chair; Sandra
Zimmet, Treasurer.