Board Members and Club Leaders Meet July 25 in Macon

GFDW Board members and club leaders will meet on Saturday, July 25, 12:00 noon in Macon at Ryans Steak House Buffet, 4690 Presidential Parkway. RSVP to Tina by July 20. Lots of plans and ideas to be discussed! We can win in 2010 !

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Gen. David Poythress -- candidate for Governor

David Poythress is a native Georgian. He was born and raised in Macon, where his father worked for the city water department and his mother was a school teacher. David attended Bibb County public schools and played football at Lanier High for Boys. David was raised in the Methodist Church, and the Poythress family was founding members of Riverside Methodist Church in Macon.

He attended Emory at Oxford, and earned his degree and his commission as an Air Force officer at "big Emory" in Atlanta. David served four years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force as a judge advocate officer (JAG.) He volunteered for duty in Viet Nam, and served one year as defense counsel and Chief of Military Justice at DaNang Air Base, in the Republic of Viet Nam.

David's civilian career has included public service, military service, and private law practice.

Upon returning to civilian life, David held several positions in Georgia state government, including Assistant Attorney General, Deputy State Revenue Commissioner, and Secretary of State. During the 80's, David practiced law in Atlanta, with concentrations in taxation and public finance. In 1992 he was elected statewide to the office of State Labor Commissioner, and he was re-elected in 1994.

David resigned as State Labor Commissioner in 1998 and ran for Governor of Georgia.

After leaving active duty, David remained in the Air Force Reserve, and attained the rank of Brigadier General. In 1999, then Governor Barnes appointed David Adjutant General - the commander of the Georgia Army and Air National Guard - in the rank of Major General. He was reappointed by Governor Perdue, who also promoted him to the rank of Lieutenant General - the first Adjutant General in Georgia history to wear three stars!

General Poythress has held several local and national leadership positions. He served as Vice Chairman of the Board of the National Guard Association of the United States, and is a member of the Board of Directors of Jobs for America's Graduates. He served two terms as Chairman of the Board of the State YMCA of Georgia, and he previously served on the boards of Wesley Homes and the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women. David is a Rotarian and a Mason. He is a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the USO.

The General and his wife Elizabeth are members of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. They have three grown children, and eight grandchildren

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Trevor M. Southerland
Deputy Communications Director
Poythress for Governor 2010
O: 770-446-2010
M: 678-938-4550
TSoutherland@poythressforgovernor.com
www.poythressforgovernor.com

David Wilkerson - Candidate for State House 33

David Wilkerson, Candidate for State House 33

David Wilkerson is the son of Sergeant First Class Richard and Helen Wilkerson and was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey. He gained his love of public service from his father, Richard, who after retiring from the Army, started and operated the John Addison Wilkerson (JAWS) Memorial Boys Club in Virginia, named in memory of his own father.

A product of public schools, David was an Eastman Kodak Scholar and graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University with a degree in Accounting.
After graduation, David moved to Atlanta to begin his professional career at the Big 4 accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche. He moved to Cobb County and earned his CPA credentials in 1991. Currently, David is a Project Consultant at the international firm of Resources Global Professionals.

David’s commitment to public service has continued throughout his career. His volunteer activities have included Junior Achievement, Osborne Community Coalition, Russell Elementary PTA and Dad’s Club, Cobb Schools Foundation, serving on local non-profit boards, and serving as an Elder at his church. He led the fight to stop redistricting efforts in Cobb County that would have harmed minority voters. The yearlong battle through the courts and the Department of Justice resulted in a court victory for the voters and an agreement with the county officials.

David has been active in Georgia politics for nearly 20 years. He has volunteered on numerous campaigns and served in various leadership positions with the Democratic Party, where he recently served as Cobb County Democratic Party Chairman. David was the first African American to serve in this position in Cobb County. He currently serves on the State Committee for the Democratic Party of Georgia.

David Wilkerson and his wife Penny have two young children: David Jr., and Olivia. The family resides in Austell and attends Macland Presbyterian Church in Powder Springs.

The contact information for the campaign is:

Wilkerson for Cobb
909 Tranquil Drive
Austell, GA 30106
770-891-9736
info@wilkersonforcobb.com
www.wilkersonforcobb.com

Stacey Godfrey Evans -- Candidate for HD 40

Stacey Godfrey Evans was born and raised in Ringgold, Georgia. She was the first person in her family to graduate from college and earned both her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia. Stacey is a litigation attorney with Bryan Cave Powell Goldstein. She lives in Smyrna with her husband Andrew.

Stacey is Chair of the Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition for the State Bar of Georgia, a state committee member of the Democratic Party of Georgia, a member of the Cobb County Democratic Party and the Cobb County Democratic Women, Immediate Past Chair of Georgia’s WIN List, a past president of the Young Democrats of Georgia, and a former Board member of Red Clay Democrats and NARAL Pro-Choice Georgia.

Stacey is a member of LEAD Atlanta Class of 2007, the Georgia State Bar Young Lawyers Division Leadership Academy Class of 2007, and the Atlanta Women’s Foundation Destiny Fund Class of 2006. In 2004, Stacey was recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in its article, “Up and Comers/Under 40 and Rising: 50 of Atlanta’s Most Promising Young Stars” and is a member of the Class of 2008 of Outstanding Atlanta.

She is a candidate for State House District 40, which includes parts of Smyrna, Marietta, and Vinings. Stacey is running for office because Georgia families deserve a Legislature that puts them first and shares their priorities to protect and create jobs and improve the State’s education and transportation systems and she promises to make these her priorities in the Legislature.

The contact information for the campaign (if needed) is below:
Stacey Evans
Candidate for State House District 40
Campaign Committee: Friends of Stacey Evans
2065C Lake Park Drive
Smyrna, GA 30080
770-710-4087
staceyevanshd40@gmail.com
www.staceyevans.org

Farokhi will be candidate for State School Superintendent

Beth Farokhi will officially announce her candidacy at 11:00 am on July 6th in the Marietta Square.
Dr. Farokhi, a long time resident of Cobb County, has been in the field of education for over 30 years, starting as a public school teacher in Cobb County Schools. For nearly six years she taught elementary school in an innovative curriculum setting and served on county-wide committees for curriculum, textbook selection, mathematics curriculum objectives, and appointed by the superintendent to revamp non-graded curriculum and reporting system for grades 1-12.
She was born in Augusta, Georgia where she attended public schools. She double majored in Elementary Education and Health and Physical Education at LaGrange College. Dr. Farokhi obtained her master’s degree from Emory University and her doctorate degree from the University of Georgia.

Dr. Farokhi was an administrator in the College of Education at Georgia State University where she was honored for exemplary long-time service and dedication to the College of Education. In 2004, she created the Georgia State University Leadership Academy for Women, a year-long program focused on professional and personal skill development. Recently, she was a Co-Principal Investigator for the Integrating Gender Equity and Reform grant, a National Science Foundation collaborative with five Georgia higher education campuses.

Dr. Farokhi has several publications and has made numerous presentations across the country. She has been honored as a Woman of Achievement, Outstanding Alumni from LaGrange College, Who’s Who of Professional and Business Women for five years, recognized three times as a named gift honoree for the Educational Foundation of the American Association of University Women, was the first recipient on the Individual Impact for Equity Award from AAUW of Georgia, three times selected to Who's Who in American Education, and was recognized as making significant contributions to gender equity by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.

Dr. Farokhi was creator and editor of the newsletter, Educational Equity Report for thirteen years. It had an international circulation of over 3,000. She served on the national board of the American Association of University Women for two terms as Executive Vice President/Secretary. She served previously on the Board as Regional Director for the South Atlantic Region for four years. In addition, she served two years on the national board of the Legal Advocacy Fund. She has served on the National Advisory Board for Gender Inclusion for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. She was a part of the Curriculum Advisory Board and the Strategic Planning Committee for the newly formed Atlanta Girls School in Atlanta.


Would you like to see a Democratic woman like this leading Georgia to better education for our children? If so, please go to
http://bethforeducation.com
and sign up as a volunteer and for email updates. You can also write to the campaign: bethforeducation@bellsouth.net or join us on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/friends/?ref=tn#/group.php?gid=104773027025&ref=ts

"You can't teach an old dogma new tricks."
Dorothy Parker

Rob Teilhet, Candidate for Attorney General

Profile of Rob Teilhet, Candidate for Attorney General



Rob Teilhet (pronounced tuh-lay) has represented Smyrna and Marietta in the Georgia House of Representatives since his election in 2002 at the age of 28. In his four terms in the legislature, he has earned the respect of Democrats, Republicans and independents for his hard work, honesty, and integrity.

Rob has a well-deserved reputation as a tough-on-crime legislator and a reliable supporter of law enforcement and crime victims as a member of the House Judiciary Committee. Rob passed legislation to expand background checks on people who work with children, the elderly and people with disabilities and has consistently supported tougher penalties for criminals and stronger protection for victims.

Rob is widely known as the strongest voice in the General Assembly for protecting Georgians from rip-offs and con artists. He's passed several laws that protect Georgians from identity theft, led the fight to stop the legalization of payday lending, and sponsored legislation to eliminate fraud in refund anticipation loans, marketed as “instant tax refunds.” Rob was named "Democrat of the Year" in 2007 by the Cobb County Democratic Committee and a “Friend of the Consumer” by Georgia Watch in honor of his work to protect Georgians from identity theft, predatory lending, and consumer fraud.

Rob is a committed champion for stronger ethics laws and a government as good and honest as its people. He has fought for limits on lobbyist gifts to legislators. He pushed stricter rules on conflict of interest in Georgia's General Assembly, and for a stronger, broader Open Records Act. He's been named one of Georgia's Most Influential People by James Magazine and a "Star to Watch" by the National Journal's Hotline.

Photos and News from Cobb Democratic Women

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Cobb Democratic Women had a booth booth at the Juneteenth Celebration on the Marietta Square, Saturday June 20th.

At the Cobb Democratic Party's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on Friday, June 19th, CDW was a "Diamond Sponsor" to show our support for the local party. At the event there were 4 awards given. All the winners were Cobb Democratic Women Members except one. Pat Dooley and her husband, John, (pictured) received the Al Burruss Hall of Fame Award (John is the only non-CDW member). Roberto Moraes (sitting next to Gail Buckner) was awarded the Joe Mack Wilson People's Champion Award. Arvilla Jennings (dark outfit sitting to left) won the Democrat of the Year Award, and Beverly McMurray received the Lifetime Achievement Award (pictured).
Submitted by Beverly McMurray.

News from MGDWC

State Senator Robert Brown, House Minority Leader, spoke at the meeting of the Middle Georgia Democratic Women's Club in Warner Robins on Saturday, June 20. After being introduced by acting club president, Kristina Simms, Sen. Brown discussed issues of interest to all Georgians such as improvements in transportation, supporting our public school system, and the responsibibility of employers to follow laws when hiring aliens.
The Middle Georgia Democratic Women's club meets every third Saturday for brunch and interesting programs. For information email ktina72@windstream.net

Macon County Chapter meets at Rosati's Depot 6/27

The next meeting of the Macon County Chapter of MGDW will be held on June 27 at Rosati's Depot in Marshallville. Our speaker will be Dr. Charlene Hanson who works with Karen Hatten at the Macon County Free Clinic. Breakfast will be served in the Cafe Locomotive located inside the Depot. Spring Rosati always serves a fantastic breakfast for only $8.00 a person. Please RSVP to Yvonne Sutherland at sutherland.yvonne@gmail.com and let me know if you will have breakfast.

Sen.Gail Buckner will run for Secretary of State

Sen. Gail Buckner of Jonesboro has announced her intention to run for Georgia Secretary of State. She is a Democratic member of the Georgia State Senate, representing its 44th District since 2008. She was formerly a Georgia State Assembly representative of district 76 from 1990 to 2006. Her committee memberships include Economic development, Education and Youth, Government Oversight, Interstate Cooperation, State Institutions and Property, and Urban Affairs. Sen. Buckner has long been involved in community and state level activities involving the improvement of education, child safety, health and welfare, and other issues of interest to Georgia families.

Photo Scrapbook from NFDW Convention In San Juan, Puerto Rico

The National Federation of Democratic Women convention was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at La Concha Resort hotel May 28-31. A new national president, Pat Hobbs, of California was elected. The delegates received a warm welcome from the Democratic Women of Puerto Rico and from officials in San Juan. Kristina Simms, of Perry, president of the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women attended the event, along with several hundred others. The 2010 national meeting will be held in Knoxville TN and hosted by Democratic Women of Tennessee.

New Officers of Bulloch County, Georgia, Federation of Democratic Women

Left to right: Renata Newbill-Jallow, Corresponding Secty; Tonyha Williams, Treas.; Brittany Herrington, Recording Secty; Adrianne McCollar, 2nd Vice. Pres; La Maryce Polk, lst Vice Pres.; Debbie Campbell, President. Next to Debbie, Kristina Simms, GFDW President, who installed the officers.

Statesboro/Bulloch County Scrapbook! Photos taken on Saturday, June 6

In addition to the installation of officers, other highlights of the meeting, which was emcee-ed by Liz Johnson, were as follows:
Young Amonica Kirkland singing the National Athem,
Greetings from George Jackson, chair of the Democratic Committee of Bulloch County.
Recognition of Eva Brown, Ada Butler-Loyd, Pat Fitzwater, Dr. Pat Gillis, Eloise Hart, Gracie Hill, Sylvia Jones, Dr. Justine Mann, Alma Riggs, and Mary Williams as honorary members.
Memorial remembrances of Beulah Gardner, Ruby Moore, and Addie Patterson.
Delicious refreshments were enjoyed by all at the conclusion of the meeting.


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Cobb Democratic Women: "An Evening in the Daylily Garden" -- A great success!

Beverly McMurray, of CDW, submitted a fine set of photos from the Cobb Democratic Women's May 30th event, "An Evening in the Daylily Garden". She also submitted accurate cutlines for all the photos. Unfortunately, it's impossible to place a cutline under a photo on this blog without creating a separate post & title for each picture. With a little attention to detail, I think our clever GFDW members can figure out which descriptions apply to which photos! (Tina)
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Photos from the Cobb Democratic Women's May 30th event, "An Evening in the Daylily Garden".

photo 1: (Center) Pam Flournoy, a past CDW president and a past VP of GFDW, presents the hostess give to Bill and Diana Waldrop for allowing us to have the event at their lovely Kennesaw Mountain Daylily Gardens. (1409)

photo 2: (L-R) CDW's Co-First Vice Presidents, Linda Schwartz and RuthE Levy, "MC" the short program during the event. (1411)

photo 3: (L-R) Elizabeth Poythress is out to become the "First Lady" of Georgia. Her husband, Gen. David Poythress is running for Governor. Front and seated is CDW member Roberto Moraes. (Yes, CDW does have male members.) (1416)

photo 4: (standing) Dr. Beth Farokhi is planning a run for State School Superintent. Around her you can see some of the guests and part of the garden. The daylilies were not in full bloom because their peak season is June. The venue is so popular that June was already booked up when we began to plan this event back in January! (1417)

photo 5: (L-R) Guy Drexinger, former Cobb Democratic party chair and candidate for state Insurance Commissioner in 2008; Stacey Evans candidate for House District 40; and Rob Teilhet, current H.D. 40 and announced candidate for state Attorney General. (1418)

photo 6: (L-R) Host Bill Waldrop listens as Senator Gail Buckner announces that she is running for Secretary of State again in the 2010 election. (1415)

photo 7: Rep. Pat Dooley announces that she will be running for re-election to H.D. 38.

photo 8: Rep. Sheila Jones announces that she will be running for re-election to H.D. 44 as the hosts congratulates her with a hug.

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Bulloch County Installs Officers on Sat., June 6

Bulloch County Georgia Federation of Democratic Women (BCGFDW)

Installation of Officers

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Statesboro Regional Library

124 So Main Street (Isabel Sorrier Room)

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

R.S.V.P. 912-587-4378

Check it out!

Check out the Macon County blog!

http://mcomgdw.blogspot.com/

Our Macon County branch has a really colorful blog. They are growing in membership and soon will "spin off" and form a separate club. Check out their blog and get updated on their news!

LOOK FOR GEORGIA FEDERATION OF DEMOCRATIC WOMEN ON FACEBOOK TOO!

A TRIBUTE TO BETH PERERA

Members of MGDWC are surely going to miss our departing president, who also served on the Houston County Democratic Committee and the board of the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women. She did us honor as a club president, as a candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, and as a delegate to the 200 Democratic National Convention. She also put in plenty of volunteer hours for other Democratic causes, such as the booth at the Georgia National Fair and the Obama campaign. Beth gave generously of her self, her time, and her resources to advance Democratic causes here and state-wide. We wish her the best of luck and happiness in Vermont, and I bet that within two weeks of her arrival there everyone within a hundred mile radius will be proud owners of a new item of Pampered Chef cookware! Good luck, Beth!
We will miss you!

Minutes of the May 2 State GFDW Meeting at Forsyth County---Scroll down for lots of photos !

MINUTES—GEORGIA FEDERATION OF DEMOCRATIC WOMEN
STATE MEETING, MAY 2, 2009, CUMMING, FORYTH COUNTY, GA


Outgoing GFDW president Kathy Bird called the meeting to order at 11:45.
She then introduced Kathryn Cliatt, O.P., Co-Founder Cedar Hill Enrichment Center, who told the group about the center and delivered the invocation.

Emcee Bob Barton led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Kathy Bird announced the 2009-2011 slate of officers as designated by the nominating committee:

President: Kristina Simms
1ST Vice-Pres. – Angie Rigney
2nd Vice-Pres – Gail Buckner
3rd Vice-Pres – Elverta Williams
Recording Secretary – Arvilla Jennings
Corresponding Secty – presently vacant
Treasurer – Beverly McMurray
At-large – Cheryl Williams
At-large – Kim Carter
Parliamentarian – Page Gleason
Historian – Karin Barber
Chaplain – Fenika Miller
Immediate Past Pres – Kathy Bird

Also recognized were our GFDW district directors;

District 2 – Yvonne Sutherland
District 3 – Elverta Williams & Karin Barber
District 4 – Barbara Campbell
District 5 - Catherine Smith
District 8 – Kristina Simms and Betty Pearsall
District 9 - Mary Chatfield
District 12 – Liz Johnson
District 13 – Connie Taylor, Tiffany Horne & Gail Buckner


Kathy Bird asked if there were nominations from the floor, and since there were not further nominations, motion was made by Tiffany Horne and seconded by Alberta Boulware Connelly to accept the slate. Motion passed by acclamation – show of hands.
Kathy Bird read an oath of office to the new officers, to which they responded “I do.”
Then she read an oath of support to the membership, to which they responded “We do.”

Incoming GFDW President Kristina Simms greeted the membership, recognized the different chapters and counties that were represented, recognized special guests, and thanked the Forsyth Club for all their hard work in preparing such a great meeting.

The group enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by The Cooking Divas.

Further highlights of the meeting:

We all enjoyed the humorous comments and enthusiasm of former 9th District Democratic Chair Bob Barton, who presented introductions of Martha Kiel (DPG County Affairs Director/volunteer coordinator) and Sen. Gail Buckner, our awards chair, Senator, Dist. 44. Forsyth Co. President kept the agenda going smoothly with timely announcements about several changes in the order of events.

General David Poythress and Mrs. Poythress were unexpected guests during the latter half of the meeting. Gen, Poythress, a candidate for Governor of Georgia, made brief comments about Georgia’s needs in the areas of transportation, education, and water conservation which were applauded by the group.

Martha Kiel brought us up to date about her work with county committees and the necessity for all Democratic groups to keep working together for Democratic victories.

Gail Buckner, Senator, Dist. 44, accompanied by Pam Flournoy (Cobb County) presented the Maxine Goldstein Award to Sen. Nan Orrock , Dist. 36. Sen. Orrock’s long years of service and outspoken defense of Democratic values were outlined in the presentation, and her subsequent speech was vigorously applauded by the membership.

The Outstanding Chapter Award was presented by incoming Pres. Kristina Simms to the Fayette Democratic Women’s Club, represented by their president, Elverta Williams.
They received both an individual plaque and a larger plaque that will rotate to the next club selected for the award at the Spring, 2010 meeting.

Gail Bucker, Senator, Dist. 44, and GFDW 2nd Vice-Pres., along with representatives from various chapters, presented the True Blue Circle Awards to: Bob Barton, Marilyn Beverly, Ruth Bullard, Margaret Ford, Carlotta Harrell, Searless Hathaway, Martha Hinson, Mile Holznecht, Debbie Hudson, Toni Keith, Fenika Miller, Spring Rosati; Kerry Rosewall, Yvonne Sutherland, Connie Taylor, and Wilma Turner.

Prize drawings were conducted by Bob Barton and members of the Democratic Women of Forsyth County. At adjournment of the meeting by incoming President Kristina Simms, there was a “hat parade” to the accompaniment of swing music.

Submitted by:
Tiffany Horne, outgoing Recording Secty.
Completed by Kristina Simms, incoming President
(Tiffany Horne had to leave before the meeting was over)

State Meeting ,Forsyth County -- May 2 --A Super Event !

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What a great state meeting! The Forsyth County ladies put on their very first GFDW state meeting, and it will be a hard act to follow! The photo above was sent in by Karin Barber, and the beaming faces belong to members of the Fayette County Democratic Women's Club, winners of the Most Outstanding Club Award. LEFT CLICK TO ENLARGE; RIGHT CLICK TO SAVE TO DISK. I don't have all the names in the lineup, but the one right in the middle with the pink blouse and extra large smile is Fayette Chapter President, Elverta Williams.

The crowd of about 70 members and guests enjoyed pep talks from Bob Barton, Martha Kiel, and Sen. Nan Orrock, who was presented the Maxine Goldstein Award by Sen. Gail Buckner and Cobb County member Pam Flournoy. This award honors an outstanding woman in the Georgia legislature.

Outgoing President Kathy Bird was honored with a gift of a GFDW mug with a photo showing her presiding at the Fall, 2008 meeting in Cobb County.

Sen. Gail Buckner, a board member, with the help of GFDW chapter representatives, presented True Blue Circle pins to Bob Barton, Marylin Beverly, Ruth Bullard, Margaret Ford, Carlotta Harrell, Searless Hathaway, Martha Hinson, Mike Holznecht, Debbie Hudson, Toni Keith, Fenika Miller, Spring Rosati, Kerry Rosewall, Yvonne Sutherland, Connie Taylor, and Wilma Turner. True Blue pins are given to chapter members who have shown outstanding leadership and community service.

A surprise guest was Gen. David Poythress, a Democratic candidate for Governor, and Mrs. Poythress.

Many, many thanks to Angie Rigney, Kerry Rosewall, Mary Chatfield, the Cooking Divas, all the members of the Democratic Women of Forsyth County, Beverly McMurray, Sen. Gail Buckner, Kathy Bird, and Bob Barton and for such a great job. Plus thanks to all the unnamed folks whom I have overlooked. I only wish we had a video of the Hat Parade!

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Spring Meeting Scrapbook! More to come..

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Scrapbook # 2 Forsyth County, Spring 09

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Scrapbook 3, Forsyth County-- Spring 09

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State Meeting -- Forsyth County -- Saturday, May 2--Kentucky Derby theme !! Get your fancy hat ready!

The Georgia Federation of Democratic Women
Spring Meeting
Saturday May 2nd, 2009, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fellowship Hall, Christ the King Lutheran Church
Cumming, GA
Hosted by the Democratic Women of Forsyth County
Our guests will include
State Senator Gail Buckner, District 44
Martha Kiel, County Affairs Director & Volunteer coordinator, Democratic Party of GA, And Bob Barton, 9th Congressional
District Chair 2007-2009 as your Master of Ceremonies!

A spot of Federation Business will be conducted, as well the presentation of several awards of recognition.

We will enjoy a fabulous Kentucky Derby themed luncheon
Catered by the Cooking Divas

And be sure to wear your grandest chapeau for our
Kentucky Derby Hat Parade!

Reservations $15.00 per person. Please rsvp by April 25th to Beverly McMurray btmcmurray@comcast.net.
2104 Drogheda Lane NE
Marietta, GA 30066-6595






Christ the King Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall
1125 Bettis Tribble Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040


From GA 400 Northbound:
Take exit 15, Bald Ridge Marina Road.
At the top of the ramp, turn left, toward Cumming.
Go to the 4th traffic light and turn right onto Tribble Gap Road
Continue North on Tribble Gap Road.
Just after you pass under the 3rd traffic light, turn left into the rear parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church. The Fellowship Hall is inside the two large double doors under the Portico.


From GA 400 Southbound:
Take exit 15, Bald Ridge Marina Road.
At the top of the ramp, take a right, toward Cumming.
Go to the 3rd traffic light and turn right onto Tribble Gap Road
Continue North on Tribble Gap Road.
Just after you pass under the 3rd traffic light, turn left into the rear parking lot of Christ the King Lutheran Church. The Fellowship Hall is inside the two large double doors under the Portico.

Scroll Down for State Meeting Info!!

Hey, it's time to get signed up for the State Meeting, May 2, Forsyth County.
Scroll down for details !!

Macon County Group meets at Rosati's Depot on 4/25

The Macon County Chapter of the Middle Georgia Democratic Women will meet on April 25 at 10:00 a.m. in Rosati’s Depot in Marshallville. Breakfast will be served in the Depot's Locomotive Café. ($8.00 per person.) We will discuss the history of American Women and the vote and the importance of exercising the privilege. Please come and bring a friend. Visitors are welcome. RSVP to Yvonne Sutherland, sutherland.yvonne@gmail.com or at 478-472-6518.

Bulloch County Democratic Women's Club 2nd Organizational Meeting

Bulloch County

Georgia Federation of Democratic Women

2nd Organizational Meeting

Date: Monday, April 27, 2009

Time: 6:00 p.m. (for those planning to dine)

6:30 p.m. (meeting starts)

Location: RJ’s Seafood & Steaks – Julian Room

At This Meeting:

Adoption of Bylaws

Membership Enrollment

Election of Officers

Please R.S.V.P. Debbie@thebookandcranny.com

Look for our facebook group: Bulloch County Federation of Democratic Women

SCDW Meeting 4/26/09 --Jonesboro--note change in date/time

SOUTHERN CRESCENT DEMOCRATIC WOMEN (SCDW)
IMPORTANT MEETING
Sunday, April 26 at 6:30pm

POT LUCK

(BRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH TO SHARE)

7324 CARDIF PLACE
JONESBORO, GA 30236
HOME: (770) 473-9039 OR CELL: (404) 932-2427

Macon County Chapter meets at Rosati's Depot

Ms. Georgia Boyd of the Literacy Council, spoke to the Macon County Democratic Women about the problems of a low literacy level can affect community, region, and nation.
She was accompanied to the meeting by Ms. Sally McIntosh, adult literacy instructor.
Ms. Boyd's presentation stimulated lively discussion and offers of volunteer help.
Bob Fear greeted the group on behalf of the Macon County Democratic Committee. His topic was the need for people to get active and get involved. Ms. Kristina Simms,
president-elect of GFDW, told the group about the current growth of GFDW chapters and the need for Democrats to activate the base and put a Democrat back in the state house. The meeting was held at Rosati's Depot in Marshallville GA. Ms. Spring Rosati, a member of the Macon County Democratic Women, owns and operates the renoved depot as a restaurant and gift shop. She announced the "First Annual Peach Pig Fest" to be held in Marshallville Oct. 9-10. For info: (478)967-2928. Ms. Mary Jane Crooks, chair of the Macon County Club, told the group about Georgia Reach, a new program for families facing Alzheimer's/Dementia. Information: (229)928-2126. The Macon County group is currently still associated with the Middle Georgia Democratic Women but hopes to "spin off" into a separate club by November, possibly named Flint River Democratic Women's Club and including other nearby counties. Information:
yvonnes@windstream.net

Bulloch County Democratic Women's Club Organizational Meeting

Here is the announcment of our first organizational meeting.

April 14th, 6 pm, Julian's Room of RJ’s Steaks & Seafood Restaurant, Statesboro

Thank you!
(submitted by Liz Johnson)

Save the date! Spring state meeting in Forsyth County!

The Spring state meeting of the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women will be hosted by Democratic Women of Forsyth County on Saturday, May 2.
Save the date and stay posted for more details. This is going to be a great meeting and will be made extra colorful by the fact that everyone is invited to wear a spring hat !

A Visit to Richmond County, March 21

Kristina Simms enjoyed a breakfast visit with the Richmond County Democratic Committee on Saturday, March 21, at the Holiday Inn in Augusta. Tina got to meet and talk with Sheila Hightower-Allen, who has expressed interest in "taking up names" for a chapter of GFDW in the Augusta area, and Lowell Greenbaum, chair of Richmond County Democrats. Tina couldn't stay long because of participating in a conference at another location, but we have high hopes of re-starting a Democratic Women's Club in that area.

Macon County Democratic Women !

Macon County Democratic Women’s Club Holds First Meeting

The Macon County Chapter of the Middle Georgia Democratic Women’s Club held their first meeting on February 28 at Rosati’s Depot in Marshallville. Breakfast was catered by the Café Locomotive which is located inside the Depot. The women discussed ideas for service-oriented projects and shared suggestions about several areas of need in the Macon County Community.

The next meeting will be on Saturday, March 28th at 10:00 a.m. at Rosati’s Depot in Marshallville. Georgia Boyd, Director of the Macon County Literacy Council, will be the speaker. All Middle Georgia women are invited to attend.

GFDW Board meeting in Jonesboro on January 24

The GFDW Board, along with some club leaders, met at Arts Clayton,Jonesboro, on Saturday, January 24th. Representatives from the following counties were present: Cobb, DeKalb, Fayette, Forsyth, Clayton, and Houston. Some of our board members are still recovering from a trip to the Inauguration ! Senator Gail Buckner, on behalf of the Southern Crescent Democratic Women's Club, surprised us with a treat of homemade vegetable soup and a delicious "death-by-chocolate" dessert.

YES, WE DID !

Those of us who didn't go to Washington still had the thrill of seeing our new President and our beautiful new First Lady go through a day of wonderful events.
Not quite like being there, for sure....but maybe warmer !

Cobb Recipients of True Blue Circle Pins

Left to right: Pam Flournoy congratulates Cobb Democratic Women True Blue Circle members, Carol Stephens, Penny Wilkerson, Diana Waldrop, and Susan Plaster. In the back, Rep. Terry Johnson.
Submitted by Beverly McMurray.

GFDW Fall meeting in Cobb County was a big success!

Thanks to Cobb County Democratic Women -- Beverly McMurray, Connie Taylor, and all the other super ladies from Cobb --- for arranging an excellent state meeting on Saturday, Nov. 8. Because of the Democratic victory on Nov. 4, spirits were high.
"Uncle Sam" was standing on a nearby street corner waving us in the right direction.
And when we arrived at the South Cobb Community Center, who did we see but Lady Liberty herself standing by the entrance to greet us! Keynote speaker Michael Thurmond, who heads the Ga. Department of Labor, inspired us with his vision for Democrats in Georgia. In line with the theme, "America the Blue-tiful," Mr. Thurmond told us that HIS Georgia was BLUE---and all of us who gathered there for the Fall State Meeting of GFDW shared his enthusiasm. A great lunch was served, and other features of the event were presentation of new officers, True Blue Awards, a silent auction, and drawing for beautiful baskets and for a hand-made necklace.
Full details will be sent out in the minutes, and a separate post regarding the new officers will be placed on the Grapevine after the Spring 2009 meeting Meanwhile --- enjoy a sampling of photos from the gala event. Left click on photos to enlarge. Right click to download. Thanks, Cobb County!!

YES WE DID ! WONDERFUL VICTORY FOR OBAMA-BIDEN !

We'd got a great new president-elect in Barack Obama...and a great new vice president-elect in Joe Biden ! There was so much hard work done in Georgia by Obama volunteers and other enthusiastic Democrats.
But let's not rest ! If there is a run-off between Saxby Chambliss (R) and Jim Martin (D), or in the PSC race between Jim Powell and Lauren McDonald, we must push to get out the vote.
Looking ahead to a bright blue future for Georgia...

WE CAN WIN
IN 2010 !

i-report from Perry GA !

Although I already voted early I went to Rozar Park (polling place) in Perry just to see how things were going. Lots of cars, lots of people, movement in and out was going very efficiently. And -- I met some new friends who were happily waving Obama signs at the entrance to the park.

CDW to host State GFDW Meeting in Mableton; Michael Thurmond to speak !

The GFDW invites you to wear something blue and attend its

2008 Fall Meeting
“America the Blue-ti-ful”

At the South Cobb Community Center in Mableton GA


Saturday, November 8, 2008 – 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Reservations are required by Thursday, November 6th.
RSVP to btmcmurray@comcast.net (Beverly McMurray)
Or by phone to 770-426-6916 (Beverly McMurray)
Reservations $15.
To speed check-in, make checks payable to GFDW (with “Fall Meeting” in memo line) & mail to:
Lorie Aselin, GFDW Treasurer, 2309 St. James Ct., Marietta GA 30066-5555

Please join us for a luncheon meeting in Cobb County. Our DPG Vice Chair and Labor Commissioner, Michael Thurmond, will deliver the keynote address. He will be introduced by Cobb’s own rising star, Rep. Alisha Morgan, who is famous for singing in the House “well”!

Other items on the agenda include presentation by the nominating committee of the proposed slate of officers for the Spring 2009 election, general business, induction of honored Democrats into the “True Blue Circle” and awarding of the Maxine Goldstein and Jackie Saylor Awards.

This is a great opportunity to network, socialize, and make plans for the exciting political events that lie before us. Decorated gift baskets will be given as door prizes! There will also be a silent auction and Democratic items for sale; so, bring “spending cash”!


“Strengthening all facets of the Democratic Party and Women’s participation in it.”


Directions

Address of the South Cobb Community Center is 620 Lions Club Drive, Mableton GA 30126.

From whatever direction you are coming toward Atlanta, get on I-285 and come around to the west side. Take exit 12, Bankhead Highway (between I-20 exit 10 and Bolton Road exit 13). [PLEASE NOTE THAT BANKHEAD HWY IS NOW CALLED HOLLOWELL PKY. The name has changed. Even so, the name change may not be not yet be in place on Mapquest and other "trip" sites.]
Go toward the west away from Atlanta. After the street crosses the Chattahoochee River (from Fulton into Cobb County), the street will change names from Bankhead Highway [now HOLLOWELL PKWY] to Veteran’s Memorial Highway. A little over 5 miles after exiting I-285, you will arrive at Lions Club Drive/Moss Drive on the right. There may be a sign there for “Lions Park”. Turn right and the Community Center will be on your left in about a block. We are working on having “Uncle Sam” standing on Veteran’s Memorial Drive so that you don’t miss the turn. We are also working on having the “Statue of Liberty” standing at the entrance to the Community Center to welcome everyone to the parking lot and answer questions.

Start a Democratic Women's Club?

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