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September 1st - SLDW Hosts Season Kick-off Event with Campaign Mall and Guest Speaker Cynthia Blumenthal12/31/1969 - 7:00pm The Shoreline League of Democratic Women (SLDW) will kickoff its 2010-11 season with a "Campaign Mall" on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, at the Old Madison Town Hall on the green, 10 School Street, in Madison, CT. Special guest speaker will be Cynthia Blumenthal, wife of Attorney General Blumenthal. Refreshments will be served. The SLDW Kick Off Event gives shoreline women an opportunity to socialize and meet Democratic dignitaries and Representatives from local, state, and federal campaigns. All shoreline Democratic women and guests are welcome to attend this free networking event. To RSVP, call 860-664-3590 or email:sldworg@gmail.com. ( categories: )
Progressive Voices. Positive Choices.Welcome to the official website of the Shoreline League of Democratic Women. Our organization’s charter is to establish a social and political fellowship to unite Democratic women, and to focus on issues important to women of all ages. Our objectives are: The SLDW takes the summer months off, but will be back in full swing in September 2010. Stay tuned for more news in the coming months. The Shoreline League of Democratic Women is seeking membership from women who live in Clinton, Madison, Guilford, Branford, Killingworth, Old Saybrook, Essex, Centerbrook, Ivoryton, Westbrook, Chester, Deep River, Old Lyme, and Lyme. The group will be involved in state and national elections. For more information, contact the SLDW at sldworg@gmail.com. ( categories: )
SLDW Spring Gala and Fundraiser, Friday April 23, Guest Speaker State Comptroller Nancy Wyman12/31/1969 - 7:00pm The Shoreline League of Democratic Women Cordially Invites You to their Gala Spring Banquet & Fundraiser on Friday, April 23, 2010! Join When SLDW Leads! Our Guest Speaker Extraordinare: State Comptroller Nancy Wyman Please RSVP as soon as possible! Don't forget to designate your entree choice(s). GALA MENU Hors d'oeuvres: Dinner: ABOUT THE SPEAKER State Comptroller Nancy Wyman The first woman elected State Comptroller since the office was created in 1786, Nancy Wyman is the chief fiscal guardian for Connecticut's taxpayers. Wyman, first elected statewide in 1994, is responsible for paying the state's bills, keeping its books and representing the taxpayers in state fiscal matters. Under her leadership, the Comptroller's office has significantly streamlined operations to enhance efficiency, accountability and public service. The Comptroller issues a monthly report on state finances and writes a public report each year in which she analyzes the state budget as it relates to the economy and other factors. Wyman's office has received numerous awards for excellence in government reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. The State Comptroller also oversees the state health plan for 200,000 state employees, retirees, and their dependents. As a mother and grandmother, Wyman understands the importance of taking an active role in important health-care issues. She has spent a great deal of time advocating for health issues affecting women, children and senior citizens--working to meet their medical needs while keeping costs down. The recommendations of her Workgroup on the Uninsured laid the foundation for Connecticut's HUSKY plan, making health insurance available to the working poor. Wyman has received myriad awards for her work as Comptroller, including recognition of her leadership from the Connecticut Federation of Business & Professional Women, the Connecticut State Medical Society, the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, the Council of Small Towns and the Connecticut Coalition of Police & Corrections Officers. She also is past president of the Women's Campaign School at Yale University. ( categories: )
Green Lifestyle Fair 2010, Water's Edge Resort - Saturday, March 27, 9am - 3pm - FREE TO THE PUBLIC12/31/1969 - 7:00pm The Green Lifestyle Fair has moved to a new venue this year at the Water's Edge Resort, 1525 Boston Post Road (Route 1) in Westbrook, CT! The Fair will be held on Saturday, March 27 from 9am - 3pm. From alternative energy solutions to eco-friendly building products to green products and services, this year's fair will be abound with information on how YOU can transform your home and energize your family toward a greener, more earth-friendly lifestyle. Industry experts and environmental advocates will be on hand to offer valuable insight into real world energy alternatives, financial incentives, conservation initiatives, and the most pressing challenges affecting our environment today. There will also be a Green Book Fair, with special guest author Nancy Elizabeth Wallace featuring her new book Planting Seeds and Recycle Every Day! ALTERNATIVE ENERGY - Solar, Wind, Geothermal, and Biodiesel ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND BUILDING MATERIALS CONTRACTORS, CONSULTANTS, and BUILDERS HYBRID AUTOMOBILES LOCALLY GROWN, ORGANIC, LAWN & LANDSCAPING GREEN LIFESTYLE GREEN ADVOCACY GROUPS And more eco-friendly representatives from leading companies. For more information, call 860-399-1147. ( categories: )
November 4 - Regional Energy Initiatives Forum, Clinton Library12/31/1969 - 7:00pm The Shoreline League of Democratic Women will host a "Regional Energy Initiatives Forum" on Wednesday evening, November 4, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, at the Clinton Library (Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike (Route 81), Clinton, CT. Guest speaker Dean Plummer of the Madison Town Energy Committee will discuss current energy conservation initiatives and the potential use of Federal Stimulus funding earmarked for towns that work together on a regional basis to pursue energy savings programs. The Event is free to the public. This educational event will provide an opportunity for local citizens to share ideas and learn more about the advantages of a localized approach to develop and implement effective energy practices along the Connecticut Shoreline. Attendees will also get an update on program offerings from the CT Clean Energy Fund and the CT Energy Efficiency Fund. For more information, call (203) 887-2211 or email: sldworg@gmail.com. The SLDW seeks membership from the towns of Old Saybrook, Lyme, Old Lyme, Essex, Centerbrook, Ivoryton, Deep River, Chester, Killingworth, Westbrook, Clinton, Madison, Guilford and Branford. See you there! Traveling on Interstate 1-95 ( categories: )
Wednesday, October 7 - Meet the Candidates Event in Old Saybrook12/31/1969 - 7:00pm The Shoreline League of Democratic Women invites you to a "Meet the Candidates Evening" featuring Democratic Gubernatorial hopefuls on Wednesday evening, October 7, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, at the Old Saybrook Democratic Headquarters (next to Thurstons women's apparel on the Stop and Shop side of the center), Old Saybrook Shopping Plaza, Route 1, Old Saybrook, CT. The event is free and open to the public. Many Thanks to the Old Saybrook DTC for co-hosting the event! From 7pm to 7:30pm, attendees will have an opportunity to socialize and meet Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls running for CT Governor in 2010, including Connecticut's Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz, Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy, State Rep. Gary Lebeau and Jim Amann, the former speaker of CT’s House of Representatives. At 7:30pm, these candidates will speak about their goals and positions for the state, and discuss why they are seeking a bid for the Democratic nomination. Refreshments will be served. To RSVP, or for more See you there! Traveling North on I-95 ( categories: )
September 18, 2009 -- SLDW Social for Democratic Women, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Surf Club in Madison, CT12/31/1969 - 7:00pm The SLDW cordially invites members and friends to attend our Kick-off Social for Democratic Women being held on Friday, September 18, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Surf Club in Madison, CT. Directions are below. Come, enjoy a beverage and light refreshment, and help our organization ramp up for another busy year. There is sure to be plenty of sparkling conversation about the current political scene! Local and state Democratic leaders and elected officials will be present. Local representatives from the Connecticut legislature will give short presentations on: * The recent State Budget fight - What we won; what we lost; what Please pass on the word, and invite other Democratic women to come with you. We welcome registered Democratic women from our member towns of Branford, Guilford, Madison, Clinton, Westbrook, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Lyme, Chester, Essex/Centerbrook/Ivoryton, Deep River and Killingworth. See you there! Betsy Hodgson, President ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Directions to The Surf Club: ( categories: )
May 1 - SLDW Gala Banquet at the Clinton Country Club05/01/2009 - 7:00pm 05/01/2009 - 9:00pm Etc/GMT+5 On May 1, 2009, members and guests of the Shoreline League of Democratic Women will celebrate the year's accomplishments and honor women leaders at our annual banquet at the Clinton Country Club. There will be a silent auction and raffle to raise funds for our important community work. RSVP by Monday, April 27. Appetizers and Hors d’oeuvres Patricia Russo is a social activist and fund raising entrepreneur focused on improving the quality of life for women in Connecticut and the United States. For over twenty five years, she has held numerous leadership positions in public, private and not for profit sector arenas centered on women’s rights. She has also held leadership positions in federal, state and local political campaigns. Patricia serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Commissions for Women Foundation based in Washington, D.C. She is also Vice President of the Board of the Foundation for Connecticut Women, is on the Advisory Board of the Women’s Center of Fairfield County, and is a member of the Council of Women’s Health Research at Yale University and co chairs its Philanthropy and Communications Committee. Recently, she was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. ( categories: )
March 4 - Smart Growth and Property Tax Reform03/04/2009 - 7:30pm 03/04/2009 - 9:00pm Etc/GMT+5 The Shoreline League of Democratic Women will host a free-to-the-public program entitled "Smart Growth & Property Tax Reform" on Wednesday, March 4, 7:30 - 9pm, at the Guilford Free Library, 67 Park Street, in Guilford, CT. Members of the CT Legislative Taskforce on this issue will present the concept and lead a group discussion. The Forum participants are Senator Eileen Daily (33rd Senate District), State Rep. Deborah Heinrich (101st District), and State Rep. Brendan Sharkey (88th District). State Rep. Lonnie Reed (102nd District) will moderate the forum. The Smart Growth & Property Tax Reform initiative seeks to build a coalition for change and to strengthen the working connections among shoreline elected officials and community leaders. The overall objective is to find better ways to fund our schools, invigorate businesses, help towns choose smart growth instead of sprawl, save energy, reduce traffic, protect the environment, preserve community character, and maximize mass transit opportunities. Rep. Sharkey, chair of the House Smart Growth taskforce, is joined by Rep. Heinrich who also a member of the taskforce. Senator Daily is the past chair of the Senate Planning & Development Committee. Rep. Reed is a member of the House Planning & Development Committee, which will handle any legislation coming from the taskforce. ( categories: )
SLDW Hosts the February 14, 2009 Meeting of the Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women02/14/2009 - 11:30am 02/14/2009 - 2:00pm Etc/GMT+5 For the first time, the Shoreline Line League of Democratic Women will host a meeting of the Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women, our mother organization. On February 14th, a luncheon will be held at the lovely Old Lyme Inn, where we will meet with our sister Democrats from around the state. The event will run from 11:30am - 2pm. Lunch begins at noon. Mark your Calendars! SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER RSVP REQUIRED LUNCHEON MENU at the OLD LYME INN PATRICIA RUSSO BIOGRAPHY Currently, Patricia serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Commissions for Women Foundation based in Washington, D.C. She is also Vice President of the Board of the Foundation for Connecticut Women, is on the Advisory Board of the Women’s Center of Fairfield County, and is a member of the Council of Women’s Health Research at Yale University and co chairs its Philanthropy and Communications Committee. Recently, she was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. ( categories: )
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