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NEWS
Democratic Women’s Club – Lee County, FL
April2010
2009
January
Words from our president
“By the time you read this, I pray that all
of you will have had a safe and enjoyable
Holiday! My 8-month term as your DWC
President is quickly coming to an end and
I trust that it has been productive. I eagerly look forward to working with the new
Executive Board and continuing to work
together towards the democratic principles
that we all believe in for all levels of government.
We have all been blessed in numerous
ways throughout 2009 and now we must
by Nancy Simms
prepare to do BIGGER and GREATER
things in 2010. With all of the political
contests “up for grabs” we will once again
have our work cut-out for us and I’m sure
that our hard-working DWC members will
be up to the challenge.
As we approach the New Year, let me
leave you with these words of advice from
Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small
group of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world; indeed, it is the only
thing that ever has!”
Review: the Auction
DWC
OFFICERS
Nancy Simms
President
337-7920
Pat Carnevale
Vice-President
368-7947
Charlotte Blitt
2nd Vice-Pres.
Claire deElizalde
Secretary
482-1389
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e-mail to: 481-7421
Patti
Duffy
[email protected]
Treasurer
or
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lick on link on our
Newsletter:
website:www.dwc-lee.com
Pat Fish, Editor
or
([email protected])
• Call:
Claire
deElizalde & Donalie Benyak,
Proofreaders
* Pat Fish: 466-8381
*
Vi Niggl:
768-6511
Jan
Guardiano,
Graphic
Designer
Lori Spencer, Photographer
The DWC December 12th auction was
again led by Joe Guardiano’s inimitable
self and much fun was had by all. Our
members are to be thanked and congratulated for their donations of so many saleable items and of cash to purchase almost
every item donated.
As is often the case, eager buyers competed for simple items while some of the
more valuable ones sold at real bargains. To
our amazement two complete sets of golf
clubs, bags and head covers went for only
$20! There were items such as a blender,
a coffee urn, electric tea kettle, a handheld
Auction items on display
Watchman TV, serving plates, a microwave,
several wine pitchers and glasses, scarves,
jewelry and many other items. ..Of special
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DWC’s new officers will be installed at our January meeting: Pat
Carnevale as president; Ruth Fotovat as vice-president; Ann Parton
as 2nd-vice president; Judy Allen
as secretary; and Patti Duffy as
treasurer.
Our speaker for the day will
be Wayne Daltry, Environmental
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Specialist with the Lee County Government. Mr. Daltry is
well informed and always interesting. Come learn -- and be
entertained, as well.
The Issues Committee will
present its recommendations
for Democratic efforts for the
New Year.
Contact Info for
President
Democratic
Barack
Obama
Elected Officials:
Vice-President
President
Joe Biden
Barack Obama
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interest was a framed photo of the Chicago National Convention and a box of mementos from
the 1992 National Convention. There were fresh oranges and avocados, homemade mango
jam and shortbread made with love by Marj Lowell. Lori Spencer brought several calendars
containing a prize-winning photo of hers and a photo of the Bradford Building. Judy Allen
generously shared many items she recently inherited from her mother’s home.
With so many items, the auction was termed a success, netting $786 for the DWC fund.
www.whitehouse.gov
Vice-President
Right: “Elves” assisting with the auction are
Lydia Lowell-Sherman
and Steve Sherman
Joe Biden
www.whitehouse.gov
Senator Bill Nelson
U.S. Senator, Florida
716 Senate Hart Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0905
Phones: (202) 224-5274
Ft. Myers, (239) 334-7760 or
FAX
(202) 228-2183
Contact via web form at
http://billnelson.senate.gov/contact
Questions
or Comments
Dave
Aronberg
DWC Officers 2008-2009
Florida State Senator
Joyce
Weissbach
454-6350
220 Senate
Office Building
President
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Nancy
Simms
337-7920
Phones:
(850) 487-5356
Vice President
or
Pat1-877-435-7351
Carnevale
2nd Vice President
368-7947
Ft. Myers (239) 338-2646
Claire de Elizalde
FAX: (850) 487-5356 482-1389
Secretary
Above: Ann Parton, bidding.
Right: Joe Guardiano, acknowledging that bid
before Ann can lower her hand.
Below: Marj Lowell, Ellis Robinson & Pat Carnevale
[email protected]
Patti
Duffy
481-7421
Treasurer
Newsletter:
Pat Fish, Editor
([email protected])
Claire de Elizalde and Donalie
Benyak, Proofreaders
Flavia Harvey, Graphic Designer
([email protected])
Lori Spencer, Photographer
DWC Mailing Address:
DWC, Box 07117
Fort Myers, FL 33919
www.dwc-lee.com
Democratic Women’s Club – Lee County, FL
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2010
April
2009
“Continuing Dr. King’s Dream: Moving Communities Forward”
The Dunbar Festival Committee has planned a grand weekend of celebration of Martin
Luther King, Jr., from a morning Educational Summit (providing information for college
admission, financial aid and scholarships), on Saturday January16th; a scholarship reception,
dinner and dance on Saturday evening, more events on Saturday and Sunday.
Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 18th, begins with the traditional Commemmorative March,from Jupiter Hammond Library to Centennial Park.The largest group marching will win a trophy (could that be DWC?). At Centennial Park there will be a variety of
activities and food stands selling interesting snacks and meals.
JOIN OUR GROUP if you can for the Monday morning March! If you want more
text
information about it or other activities, see Nancy Simms.
Coming Up in February: a DWC Fundraiser Valentine Party
A DWC Fundraiser Valentine Party: a DWC Reception at the Alliance of the Arts at 7 p.m. (in the back
gallery) precedes the play, GLORIUS, a comedy by Peter Quilter, at 8 pm. NOT TO BE MISSED!
$20/person. Be sure to get your tickets in plenty of time, because part of this will go to DWC! If you
wait too long, you will have to pay $22 at the door, and none will go to DWC.
To Contact Our
Democratic Officials
Dave Aronberg
Florida State Senator
220 Senate Office Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Ruth487-5356
Fotovat,
Phone: (850)
past
and
future
DWC officer
Fax: (850) 487-5496
Ft. Myers: (239) 338-2646 or
1-877-435-7351
[email protected]
SOLD, at the DWC Auction
Senator Bill Nelson
Florida US Senator
716 Senate Hart Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0905
Phone: (202) 224-5274
Fax: (202) 228-2183
Ft. Myers: (239) 334-7760
Contact via web form at
http://billnelson.senate.gov/contact
Patti Duffy and Kate Duffy (left & center), figuring out the
profits from the Auction, while Nancy Simms (right) cheers
them on.
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Suggestion: Use postcards rather than
letters in envelopes since these are
delayed in order to check for poison.
Nancy Simms, presiding at
the last meeting of her presidency.
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2010
August
2009
April
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NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS!
PresidentBelow are the DWC’s Issue Committee’s recommendations for us to work on in 2010.
There will be copies at the meeting as well, for anyone who wants one already printed.
Barack Obama
Democratic
Vice-President Women’s Club of Lee County
Issues
for 2010
Joe Biden
Increase our Active Participation in the Democratic Process
www.whitehouse.gov
1. Actively promote Democratic Issues
a. Members should write letters to the editor of local newspapers
b. Members should communicate with elected officials at all levels
1) by email
2) by phone
3) by postcard or letter
2. Support Democratic Candidates at all levels and in all elections
a. Help to Get Out The Vote
b. Encourage Absentee and Early Voting
c. Seek more early voting locations in Lee County.
d. Actively campaign for candidates
Major Issues for 2010
1. Health Care Reform – Actively ask elected Democrats to PASS SOMETHING NOW. Don’t delay. Do what is
possible.
2.Questions
Jobs - Encourage
administration and congress to use and provide stimulus money for job creating infrastrucor Comments
DWCprojects
Officers 2008-2009
ture
at state and local levels.
Joyce Weissbach
454-6350
President
3. Single Member District
Nancy Simms
Vice President
337-7920
Pat Carnevale
2nd Vice President
368-7947
Voting for Lee County Commission – Support it.
4. Iraq - Insist that our Government honor its agreement with Iraq to withdraw US combat troops in 2010.
5. Afghanistan - 482-1389
Encourage the Government to develop an Affirmative Exit Plan.
Claire de Elizalde
Secretary
6. Duffy
Energy – Go Green.
Patti
481-7421
Treasurer
a. Support legislation
for reduction of CO2 emissions, clean air, and clean water.
b. Change personal practices to conserve energy: Carpool, recycle, use compact fluorescent bulbs, Pat Fish, Editor insulate, set AC at 78 or 80 degrees.
([email protected])
Newsletter:
Claire de Elizalde and Donalie
Benyak,
Proofreaders
7. Senate
Rules - Eliminate
Flavia Harvey, Graphic Designer
the rule requiring 60 votes to end debate and bring legislation to a vote.
([email protected])
Lori Spencer, Photographer
DWC Mailing Submitted
Address:
Respectfully
by
DWC, Box 07117
TheFort
Issues
Committee
of
the Democratic Women’s Club
Myers, FL 33919
At the January 9, 2010 meeting.
www.dwc-lee.com
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MINUTES of the REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 12, 2009
President Nancy Simms called the meeting to order at
10:45 AM, with the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence, and a prayer. There was one new guest/member.
President Simms opened the nominations for new officers. Pat Carnevale was nominated for President. Joan Patterson moved nominations be closed.
Ruth Fotovat was nominated for First Vice President;
The Minutes of the previous meeting, as corrected, were
approved on motion of Pat Carnevale, seconded by Patti Joan Patterson moved nominations be closed.
Duffy.
Anne Parton was nominated for Second Vice President;
Lydia Sherman moved nomination be closed.
Patti Duffy gave the positive Treasurer’s report.
Judy Allen was nominated for Secretary. Lydia SherFirst Vice President Pat Carnevale is trying to contact
man
moved nominations be closed.
someone with the Environmental Commission to come to
the January meeting to discuss the recent oil drilling proPatti Duffy was nominated for Treasurer; Lydia Sherposals in the Gulf, a mercenary school in Hendry County, man moved nominations be closed.
and other pollution issues.
Lydia Sherman moved to elect nominees, seconded by
Second Vice President Charlotte Blitt has had minor sur- Ellis Robinson.
gery and radiation treatments, and was not available for a
Motion passed unanimously.
membership report. Member Elizabeth Johnson has passed
ANNOUNCEMENTS
and memorial service will be December 13.
Richard Supalo of the Greater Fort Myers Democratic
Joan Patterson reported for the Issues Committee. She
is coordinating the Single District campaign with the Fair Club announced a pirate cruise on December 14, 2009 at 5
Elections campaign; she is trying to form a political Pac p.m. for $45.00 per person.
with Republicans; forming a Pac will make it easier to get
advertising dollars and not to favor one group over another.
She emphasized that the January 11, 2010, working meeting with the County Board of Commissioners should be
attended by interested Club members; three commissioners
are in favor of single districts, and two are opposed. Joan
will announce time and date. A blog will be sent out by Pat
to all members.
Steve Sherman announced a Quality Life Center dinner
on January 2, 2010.
More details will be forthcoming.
Ellis Robinson announced fund raising efforts for David Aronberg, seeking the Florida Attorney General office;
Alex Sink for Florida Governor; and Ruth’s List. She had
envelopes for donations.
Cape Coral Club’s party is tonight, December 12, at
Joyce Weissbach announced a fundraiser approved by
home of Sandy McClinton.
the Board. It will be the play ‘GLORIUS’ on February 13,
December 13, Gay and Lesbian chorus program.
2010, at the Theatre Conspiracy as a Valentine celebration.
The club will be able to purchase the tickets for $10 and
January 27, 2010, Cypress Cove, Sally Jackson, Lee
sell them for $20; the regular price is $22.00. She is asking County Memorial Hospital, Public Health Care.
for a bloc of 60 tickets to be sold by Club members. The
December 12, Ft. Myers Library Book Sale. A new liClub will also be able to use the back gallery to sell wine brary is under construction in the downtown area.
from 7-8 PM. Board members and others will donate the
wine.
There being no further business, the meeting was adHelen Moe of the Shell Point Club had suggested purchasing tickets as a group to performances at the Broadway journed at 11:30 AM, for the auction and lunch.
Palm to support Will Prather. A few DWC members will
go to a performance of ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ in De- Respectfully submitted,
cember. The Club will also try to go to a performance in
the spring.
Claire de Elizalde
Democratic Women’s Club - Lee County
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Coming DWC/Democratic Events
Sat., January 9, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m
DWC Meeting AND LUNCHEON. Election of Officers.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speaker: Wayne Daltry, Environmental Specialist with the Lee County Government.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At the Royal Palm Yacht Club, 2360 West First Street, Ft. Myers
Mon., January 18, 10 a.m. . . . . . Martin Luther King MARCH and other festivities (see page 3)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (one block north of the Edison & Ford Estates on McGregor, west on First Street.)
Sat.,February 13, 10:30 to 1:
DWC Meeting/Luncheon. Speaker to be announced.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At the Royal Palm Yacht Club.
Sat, February 13, 7 p.m.
A DWC Fundraiser Valentine Party: Reception at the Alliance of the Arts at 7 pm;
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GLORIUS, a comedy by Peter Quilter, at 8 pm. $20/person.
To Reserve
for Meetings:
To Reserve
for the
January Meeting:
E-mail
[email protected]
Or call 768-6511;
Pat Fish or Vi
(See
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Call •Pat
Fish,
466-8381, or Vi •Niggl,
orNiggl
e-mail:
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Democratic Women’s Club – Lee County, FL
www.dwc-lee.com
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http://democratic-women.org
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http://leecountydems.org
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Democratic Women’s Club – Lee County, FL
Box # 07117
Fort Myers, FL 33919
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