THE SURVEY - SUMMER 2012 - Pennsylvania Federation of

Official Publication - Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women
THE SURVEY - SUMMER 2012
THE SURVEY - SUMMER 2012
General Election 2012
Inside this issue:
2012 Convention Update 2
President’s Message 2
www.pfdw.org
Patsy Hebor, President
U.S. PRESIDENT:
State Auditor General:
President Barack Obama
Eugene DePasquale
Women Candidates 3
Convention Photos 5
2012-2014 Regional 6
Directors
U.S. VICE PRESIDENT:
Vice President Joe Biden
State Treasurer:
Rob McCord
Club News 7
U.S. SENATE:
State Attorney
Senator Robert Casey
General:
Kathleen Kane
UPCOMING
EVENTS
PFDW Board Meeting:
Sept 15, 2012
Gettysburg, PA
General Election:
November 6, 2012
PFDW Board Meeting
Harrisburg
Sat. November 17, 2012
Outstanding Elected
Democratic
Women's Brunch
Harrisburg
Sun. November 18, 2012
PFDW 2013 Convention
June 27-30 2013
Delaware County
Essington PA
CENTURY CLUB
We welcome all new members to join in order to
assure the PFDW’s continued financial support
to WOMEN and STATEWIDE CANDIDATES.
It is our sincere hope that all PFDW Board
members, women and men elected officials,
individuals, clubs and those who are financially
able will renew or begin a CENTURY CLUB
membership. The challenges of increased
funding to additional candidates will be possible
only through increased participation.
This year, as we elect candidates all across
Pennsylvania, we extend our thanks for your
continued support.
If you have joined in the past, we invite you to
join again this year.
Century Club was founded to assist in funding
the Political Action Committee. (PFDW PAC)
CENTURY CLUB LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP
GOLD CIRCLE - $1,000
SILVER CIRCLE - $500
Century Club Application
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE PLUS - $125
is on our website:
FOUNDERS'S CIRCLE - $100
www.pfdw.org
The Survey is the official publication of the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women, Inc.
The Survey is dedicated to the ideals and the principles of the Democratic Party and to the leadership in government
and the Democratic Party.
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2012 Convention Update from Hidden Valley - When Women Vote, Democrats Win!
Thank you to everyone who made the
85th Annual Convention at Hidden Valley
a success. This year’s hosts, the
Democratic Women of Westmoreland
hope that those who attended found the
weekend, fun, educational and inspiring!
We hope you found the workshops and
speakers interesting and informative. – I
know we all enjoyed our friend Lynn
Cullen.
At the Friday’s “Real Auction” the
attendees got a chance to bid on some
interesting items – from a vintage clothes
hamper and View Master (complete with
discs of the Grand Canyon) to beautiful
jewelry and lovely glassware – everyone
enjoyed the bidding and our Auctioneer - and at Saturday’s “Silent Auction”
attendees competed for some valuable
gifts – some at bargain prices. Thank
you, Michele Sellitto, for the gift certificate to the posh Bricco Restaurant in
Harrisburg, and to everyone who
brought baskets and wonderful items for
us to auction.
On Saturday, a group of 50 went to the
Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville,
about 40 minutes from Hidden Valley.
Everyone who went said it was a moving and emotional experience. Thanks to
the generous contribution one of our
WOW members, we were able to include
the trip at no extra cost. We also gave
everyone a lunch bag with our Federation Logo as a memento, filled with
snacks and water for the trip.
Continued on Page 15
MESSAGE FROM PFDW PRESIDENT Patsy Hebor
Dear Federation Friends and Members
Webmaster, Social media director and a great go to person for
anything the Federation may need. Our congratulations to an
I will begin this report with a huge THANK YOU, excellent choice.
to 2012 Convention Chair Harriet Ellenberger, the
Women of Westmoreland, the Indiana Democratic At the closing business Session on Sunday, the new Regional
Women’s Club, Harriet’s family, and everyone else Directors were installed.
that worked so hard to present a wonderful convention. A
special thanks to Past President Dr Michelle Sellitto for all of
Dr Carolyn Collins, President of the Women’s Democratic Club
her assistance, it was very much appreciated. You will find an of Delaware County, made a bid for hosting the 81st Annual
article recapping some of the fun events from the convention
Convention in 2013 and the board approved. So mark your
on page 2. But along with the fun, there was business and
calendars we will be “In It to Win It” June 28 - 30 in Essington
important information that Regional Directors, Presidents and PA. Please see your Regional Directors for more information
Delegates will be taking back to the members.
on the 2012 Convention and updates on the 2013 Event.
Highlights of that information include the filling of a vacancy
in the position of First Vice President a motion was made and
passed moving the Second through the Fifth Vice Presidents
each up one slot. Then a motion was made and passed
appointing the Current Corresponding Secretary Susan
Stoltzfus to Sixth Vice President, leaving a vacancy in
Corresponding Secretary. A final motion was made and passed
to appoint Kaija Farber to fill the vacancy. All Offices are
now full.
There was also a motion made and passed unanimously to raise
the dues for the PFDW from $3.00 to $5.00 beginning 2013.
Election of Regional Directors took place on Saturday after
everyone returned from the visit to the Flight 93 Memorial in
Shanksville.
And while you are marking you Calendars do not forget the
Outstanding Elected Democratic Women Event that will be
held on November 18 2012 in Camp Hill the day after our 4th
Quarter Board meeting. And if you have not joined this year’s
Century Club, please join today. The money collected is used
to help fund the campaigns of Democratic Women Candidates
across the state. And we all know how important this election
year is. The choices that are made will have a direct impact on
all the households in Pennsylvania and across the Country.
We all have to commit to work as tireless and as hard as we
can to make sure that President Obama is reelected and that
we seat enough Democrats to insure that all of our goals can be
achieved.
Our next Board Meeting will be Saturday September 15, 2012 in
Gettysburg. Please make sure that your Regional Director has
Later that evening we honored new 6th Vice President, former any information that you would like to be brought before the
Corresponding Secretary Susan Stoltzfus as the 2012 PFDW
board. If your District does not have a Regional Director, or
Woman of the Year. Although every nominee was a deserving your Regional Director is unable to attend this meeting, feel
Candidate, we could not have chosen a better representative of free to contact me or any of the Officers with your concerns or
what a Woman of the Year is. Susan has been a very hard
plan to attend yourself. Members are always welcome to
worker for the PFDW, current President of the Women’s
attend.
Democratic Club of Lancaster County, Survey Editor, PFDW President Patsy Hebor
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Support 2012 Women Candidates running for Office
PA STATEWIDE: PA Attorney General
Kathleen Kane, Candidate
Senate District 9
Patricia Worrell, Candidate
Senate District 23
Luana Cleveland, Candidate
Senate District 47
Kimberly Pazzanita Villella, Candidate
PA House District 153
Madeleine Dean, Candidate
PA House District 158
Susan F Rzucidlo, Candidate
PA House District 168
Beth Alois, Candidate
PA House District 176
Maureen Madden, Candidate
PA House District 189
PA HOUSE: ( 22 new)
Liz Forrest, Candidate
PA House District 41
Marcy Dubroff, Candidate
PA House District 47
Sarah Speed, Candidate
PA House District 59
Harriet Ellenberger, Candidate
PA House District 60
Jo Ellen Bowman, Candidate
Rep Deberah L Kula District 52
Rep Phyllis Mundy District 120
Rep Jennifer L Mann District 132-retiring
Rep Tina Davis District 141
Rep Madeleine Dean District 153
Rep Margo Davidson District 164
Rep Michelle Brownlee District 195
Rep Babette Josephs District 182
Rep Maria P Donatucci District 185
Rep Vanessa Lowery Brown District 190
PA House District 22
Erin Molchany Candidate
Currently Serving in the PA House (15)
US Congress (4):
Rep Louise Williams Bishop District 192
Congressional District 3
Rep Pam DeLissio House District 194
Missa Eaton, Candidate
Congressional District 8
Kathy Boockvar, Candidate
Congressional District 13
Allyson Schwartz, Candidate
Congressional District 16
Aryanna Strader, Candidate
PA House District 61
Rep Rosita C Youngblood District 198
Rep Cherelle L Parker District 200
Currently Serving in the PA Senate (5)
Sen Christine M. Tartaglione District 2
Sen Shirley M. Kitchen District 3
Sen LeAnna Washington District 4
Sen Judy Schwank District 11
Sen Lisa M. Boscola District 18
Jo White, Candidate
Currently Serving in PA US Congressional
Delegation
PA House District 89
Susan Spicka, Candidate
Allyson Schwartz District 13
PA House District 93
Linda Small, Candidate
PA House District 103
Patty Kim , Candidate
PA House District 105
Kelly McEntee, Candidate
PA House District 138
Current Senators and Representatives
ANY CAMPAIGNING MUST GO
THROUGH THEIR CAMPAIGN
OFFICE!!!
Leslie Altieri, Candidate
PA House District 147
Betty J. White, Candidate
PA House District 150
Kelly Devine, Candidate
Check the Pennsylvania Federation of
Democratic Women’s website for the 2012
Women Candidates, their websites and
facebook links.
www.pfdw.org
If any information is incorrect or
candidate is missing please send email
to [email protected]
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PFDW 2012 OUTSTANDING ELECTED DEMOCRATIC WOMAN
Elected Democratic Women to be honored all across Pennsylvania
Outstanding Elected Democratic Women's Event Scheduled
Sunday, November 18
The Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women is hoping
to honor eighteen Outstanding Elected Democratic Women,
one from each of its eighteen Districts across the state. Each
Club again has the opportunity to nominate an elected Democratic woman from the District in which the Club is located.
The nomination should state the following:
The office to which the nominee was elected; length of
time in office;
The local club to which the nominee belongs and is active;
the nominee’s involvement with the PFDW (i.e.,
board member,
Century Club member attends conventions and events,
was supported by the PFDW PAC, etc.);
The nominee’s involvement in her community, in the Democratic Party, and how she has aided other women
seeking elective office;
Member is currently elected to a public, not party office.
Clubs are asked to send nominations to their Regional Director, and the officeholder with the highest number of votes in
each District will be honored. In case of a tie, the Regional
Director will cast the deciding vote. Nominations are to be
sent to Regional Directors by October 1, 2012, and the name of
one person selected in each District should be forwarded to
OEDW Chair Susan Rutt, along with information as described
above, plus the proposed nominee’s contact information, by no
later than October 15.
Each honoree will receive one ticket to the OEDW event to be
held in the Harrisburg area on November 18.
Please contact Susan Rutt at [email protected] or 610-7913497 with any questions.
Tickets to the brunch are $35 each, or a table of eight for $260.
An auction to benefit our Federal Political Action Committee
will also be held, and contributions for the auction are
gratefully accepted.
National Federation of Democratic Women’s 2012 convention in Louisville KY
Helen Cook, NFDW Convention in Louisville KY
I purchased a raffle ticket for a chance to go to
the Winner's Circle at Churchill Downs during
the 2012 NFDW Convention, where they
sponsored the seventh race. Shortly after
arriving at Churchill Downs, the drawing took
place, and to my surprise, I had the winning
ticket! Heading down to the Winner's Circle, I
felt excitement that I hadn't experienced since I
was a child. The NFDW presented the trophy to the owner of
the winning horse, and we had our photo taken with the owner
and the jockey. Standing next to such a large horse was breath
-taking, as he was very beautiful. There is also so much to see
on that level you can't see from the stands. It was an honor to
share the moment with the group of women who were in the
Winner's Circle with me.
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June 2012 PFDW Convention - Hidden Valley
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PFDW REGIONAL DIRECTORS 2012-2014
DISTRICT 1
BUCKS, CHESTER, DELAWARE,
MONTGOMERY COUNTIES
DR CAROLYN C COLLINS (1ST Term) Delaware County
[email protected]
Women’s Democratic Club of Delaware County
DISTRICT 11
CENTRE, CLEARFIELD, INDIANA,
JEFFERSON COUNTIES
DIANNE GREGG (1st Term)
Centre County
[email protected]
Democratic Women United – Centre County
DISTRICT 2
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
RUTH RAGLIN (1ST Term)
Philadelphia County
[email protected]
Concerned Women on the Move
DISTRICT 12
BEDFORD, BLAIR, FULTON,
HUNTINGDON COUNTIES
TAMMY LANE
(Appointed 2012)
Blair County
[email protected]
Blair County Federation of Democratic Women
DISTRICT 3
CARBON, LUZERNE, MONROE,
SCHUYLKILL COUNTIES
DOLLY MALEC (1st Term) Schuylkill County
[email protected]
Schuylkill County Democratic Women’s League
DISTRICT 13
CAMBRIA, SOMERSET,
WESTMORELAND COUNTIES
EVELYN MRSNIK
(2ND Term)
Cambria County
[email protected]
East Hills Federated Democratic Women’s Club
DISTRICT 4 LACKAWANNA, PIKE, WAYNE COUNTIES
ALICE McDERMOTT (2nd Term) Lackawanna County
DISTRICT 14
[email protected]
LAWRENCE
Lackawanna County Federation of Democratic Women
VACANT
ARMSTRONG, BEAVER, BUTLER,
DISTRICT 5 BRADFORD, SULLIVAN, SUSQUEHANNA,
WYOMING COUNTIES
VACANT
DISTRICT 15
CRAWFORD, ERIE, MERCER, VENANGO, WARREN COUNTIES
VACANT
DISTRICT 6 COLUMBIA, MONTOUR,
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTIES
DEVON NEIL (1St Term)
Columbia County
[email protected]
Columbia County Democratic Women’s Club
DISTRICT 16
CAMERON, CLARION, ELK, FOREST,
McKEAN COUNTIES
VACANT
DISTRICT 7 ADAMS, DAUPHIN, LANCASTER,
LEBANANON, YORK COUNTIES
PATRICIA MANNING
(2nd Term) Adams County
[email protected]
Adams County Federation of Democratic Women
DISTRICT 8 BERKS, LEHIGH, NORTHAMPTON
COUNTIES
MICHELLE PRICE (1st Term) Northampton County
[email protected]
Greater Easton Area Democratic Women
DISTRICT 17
FAYETTE, GREENE, & WASHINGTON
COUNTIES
SUSAN NEUMAN (1ST Term) Washington County
[email protected]
Washington County Council of Democratic Women
DISTRICT 18
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
BONNIE DiCARLO (1st Term)
Allegheny County
[email protected]
Allegheny County Club
DISTRICT 9 CUMBERLAND, FRANKLIN, JUNIATA,
MIFFLIN, PERRY COUNTIES
VACANT
DISTRICT 10
CLINTON, LYCOMING, POTTER, TIOGA
COUNTIES
EMILY GALE
(1st Term)
Lycoming County
Alice McDermott, Michelle Price, Dianne Gregg, Devon Neil,
[email protected]
Dr Carolyn Collins, Patricia Manning, Dolly Malec, Ruth Raglin,
Women’s Democratic Club of Williamsport
Evelyn Mrsnik, Susan Neuman. Dr Michele Sellitto installed the
Regional Directors. Missing from photo: Emily Gale, Tammy Lane,
Bonnie DiCarlo.
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CLUB NEWS AROUND THE STATE
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District 1 Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery Counties
DR CAROLYN C COLLINS , Regional Director [email protected]
Beth Wright Democratic Women's Club
Susan Rzucidlo is running for State Representative in the
158th District. Susan is out everyday knocking on doors.
Other club members are busy working on the up coming
election.
Club President Martha S. Smith attended the PA State
Federation of Democratic Women's Conference. We thank
President Patsy Hebor for presenting our past Regional
Director, District 1 a Certificate of Recognition for her
continued support and outstanding dedication.
Democratic Women’s Club of Chester County
The Democratic Women’s Club of Chester County are working
toward a goal of raising money for Democratic female
candidates who we know will make our club proud, such as
Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Commissioner. We admire her
strength and willingness to always push ahead.
Kathi is our 2nd Democratic female to become commissioner
in Chester County. The 1st female commissioner ever elected
by both parties in Chester County was the late Patricia
Baldwin. Patty served two terms.
political arena: Collaboration, Communication and Consensus.
Michele challenged our group to identify candidates and make
sure we write checks to them, even if it is only $10.00 – which
we immediately did for Beth Alois, candidate for the 168th
House seat.
Her final quip was for the DELCO women to join the LTO
Club. (Let’s Take Over) While there was a storm raging outside
that entire day, the joy and sunny disposition that Michelle
brought to us was received and appreciated by all. Michelle
Janmey of Media hosted us in her home.
April 28, we hosted “A Night At The Races” in Eddystone PA.
The venue was the St, James Alumni Hall. Appropriately
decorated with sports memorabilia, Huge screen to view the
races, while drinking beer and wine, and enjoying stadium hot
dogs and Chickie and Petes wannabe fries. The scholarship
fund raised enough to offer local high school graduates headed
to college( 2) $500.00 book awards for 2013, and (1) $1000.00
award for a college student that meets the criteria. It was an
exciting evening, with many request to “Do It Again” next
year.
May 19 – Aryanna Strader was a dynamic speaker at our
meeting held in the warehouse of our resident caterer, Barbara
We will be holding our 2nd Beef and Beverage on August 24,
Jean Price of Catering Creatively. We had a lovely creative
2012 at the Westwood Fire Company pavilion in the village of breakfast and inspiring message from Aryanna. Her
Westwood. For more information please call Mae McGuigan or compelling story moved those in attendance to write checks,
Joan Castaldi.
without being asked..GREAT TIME HAD BY ALL.
On Friday August 3rd, we will be serving a buffet for new
citizens in the Chester County Justice Building in West
Chester, Chester County. Several members will be assisting in
giving new citizens a gift and congratulating them.
JUNE – Several members from DELCO attended the
Federation Convention. We were all soaking up the speeches,
and enjoying the fellowship of the sisterhood. At this meeting
our bid to host the 2013 convention was accepted. During this
convention we voted on Regional Directors. Dr. Carolyn
Saturday September 8, 2012 a luncheon meeting at
Sadsburville Hotel (circal11720) in the village of Sadsburyville, Collins is now the Regional Director of Region One. Carolyn
PA. Guest speaker is Mrs. Ann Atkin, Author of “The Life of was nominated by Evelyn Gehres of Media, 2nd by Dolores
Butler of Yeadon. Carolyn thanked everyone and pledged to
Eleanor Roosevelt - First Lady of USA” We will also be remembering deceased members, several who served as officers of continue to honor Martha Smith for the extensive time and
service she has given the District, and to keep her totally
our 85 year old club, February 1927-2012
involved in the advance of the district. In attendance from
Submitted by Mae McGuigan, President and Joan Castaldi,
District 1- The Women’s Club of Yeadon, with Mayor Dolores
Treasurer.
Butler, President, Kathryn Huggins, Audrey Adeyundo, from
Delco; Candidate for State House 168, Beth Alois, Evelyn &
Women’s Democratic Club of Delaware County
Ed Gehres (correspondence sec.) Marge Dugan, (scholarship
Women’s Democratic Club of Delaware County has
treasurer) Violet Heness (chaplain) Carolyn & Keith Collins,
continually performed as a team in hosting various events that President
showcase the efforts of the sisterhood, as supporting the efforts
of candidates and elected officials preparing for the November July 21, our final fundraiser of the season was held at the Glen
Mills, Outback. Our club raised enough to achieve the goal of
election.
$500.00 to candidates that were being honored at this lunchApril 22, the club had past President Dr. Michele Sellitto visit eon. Beth Alois, for State House 168th, Aryanna Strader, for
DELCO as our guest speaker. A few nuggets that were shared, Congress, Patricia Worrell, for the State Senator, 9th District.
and inspired the ladies: Changing what gets decided takes
All three ladies were in attendance and spoke very well about
changing who makes the decisions. She stated ‘ Women are
their plans for winning, and the service they plan to offer to
known to be better at three things that are needed in the
the community.
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District 1 Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery Counties
DR CAROLYN C COLLINS , Regional Director [email protected]
continued: Women’s Democratic Club of Delaware County
Women’s Democratic Club of Yeadon
We all took photos with President Obama for a small fee, and
pledge to help get these ladies in office. We heard encouraging
remarks from our Delaware County Democratic Chairperson,
David Landau. He stated he was inspired by the energy and
involvement in the party from the ladies of the club. He also
promised “a seat at the table” in future county affairs. Our
sixth vice president, Sue Stoltzfus joined us for the luncheon
and won the basket of cheer, that was sponsored by our IT
Secretary Gloria Byars, Aldan. It was a well attended, fun
afternoon.
Saturday, August 11, 2012, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. the Club
will be hosting a fund raiser at the home of President Dolores
J. Butler , 1205 Moore Avenue, Yeadon PA 19050. Proceeds
from the Wine and Cheese event will benefit club member
Kathryn Huggins, Delegate to the Democratic National
Convention. All are invited. Checks should be made payable
to Kathryn Huggins.
Democratically yours,
Dr. Carolyn C. Collins, President Women’s Democratic Club
of Delaware County. Director Region 1
The plans for the 2013 Convention are in the making.
The venue is Wyndham Gardens, 45 Industrial Highway, Essington PA 19029. The pre-planning discussion has
included activities for guest of the delegates (spouses, partners, children etc.) More details will be forwarded to all.
For now, the room rate is $89.00 per night. Paid directly to the hotel, before May 27, 2013. Rooms are comfortable
up to 4 in two double double beds, small refrigerator in each room, wireless throughout.
Complete conference registration PACKAGE rates: made payable to: 86th PFDW Convention, Mail to P.O. Box 27,
Ridley Park PA 19078.
EARLY Registration $190.00 if paid on or before April 27, 2013.
REGULAR Registration $225.00 due on or before May 27, 2013.
LATE Registration, paid on or after May 28, 2013 $250.00.
These rates include meals, tours, workshops, receptions, convention registration . This only applies if you purchase
the package.
If you plan to purchase individual meals or tours an ala carte order form is available.
All attendees must pay the $10.00 convention registration fee.
NOTE:
There are two prizes being offered:
1.
3 day 2 night Mini vacation in Virginia, valued at $595.00
2.
Cash prize of not less than $200.13.
Who is eligible to win?
1.
Club President who brings the most new members to convention.
2.
Person who registered the most new members in their club, since last convention.
3.
Club that has the most members stay for the entire convention.
Prizes will be presented at the convention on Sunday morning.
Check the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women’s website for
updates and more information on the convention.
2013 Convention www.pfdw.org
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PFDW PAC MEMORIAL FUND
I would like to thank all the Members that attended the
convention and contributed to the Pac Memorial Fund. If
anyone would like to contribute to the PAC Memorial Fund
in memory of, honor of, get well wishes, birthday, or any
other occasion a five dollar donation and a card will be sent.
Cradle roll certificate is a ten dollar donation and receive a
certificate signed by the President.
Send information and check made out to the PFDW PAC Memorial Fund to Martha S. Smith, 209 East Pleasant Grove
Road, West Chester, PA 19382.
District 2 Philadelphia County
RUTH RAGLIN, Regional Director [email protected]
Expansion Phase 1, Direct Action,
Concern Women on the Move
Gwen Collins discusses the backbone needed to ensure justice
and services for the 99%, with Democratic Governor Deval
Patrick of Massachusetts. (photo below)
We have several congratulations this summer.
Gwen Collins is now PFDW's 1st Vice President.
Kathy Huggins is a delegate for the DNC in Charlotte, NC this
September. Kathy is getting her hats ready for NC. The
Democratic Women of Yeadon are having a fundraiser for
Kathy.
State Rep. Cherelle Parker and her husband are the proud
parents of a baby boy born in July.
Ruth Raglin was elected Regional Director.
Thank you "WOW" for an exciting State Convention in
Somerset. Those who attended from Philadelphia included
Pearl Hilley, Gwen Collins, Peggy Bohner, Kathy Huggins and
Ruth Raglin.
Philadelphia is diligently working for a successful election this
November. This election is a close one for the Democratic
Party in Pennsylvania, so we encourage everyone to go the
extra mile to help make PA a blue state. We hope everyone
had a safe and healthy summer.
Democratic Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts
Speaker at the June State Committee Keystone Dinner
GO DEMOCRATS
District 6 Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union Counties
DEVON NEIL, Regional Director [email protected]
Columbia County Democratic Women’s Club
Linda Shaffer and Joan Kelley
Attendees for Convention were Devon Neil and Linda Shaffer
( Columbia County Women’s Dem Club) Joan Kelley
(Shamokin Dem Woman’s Club)
Shamokin Women’s Democratic Club.
Shamokin Area Democratic Women
Peggy Ferrari, President of the Shamokin Democratic Women’s
Club reports in May 2012 their Club held a "Meet the Candidates" party. It was held at The Knights of Columbus - 100
people were in attendance. They also will be holding a pasta
night Sept 9, 2012 for Ted Yeager at same location.
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District 7 Adams, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties
Lebanon County Federation of Democratic Women
'Women in Blue'
The LCFDW is thirteen members strong and growing. We
are pleased and proud to once again be a chapter of the
PFDW. Our chapter meets once per month for a 12 noon
luncheon meeting.
Currently our members are involved in organizing and fundraising for our party's candidates on the local, state, and
national levels.
continued:
Plans are in the works for a Wine & Cheese gathering with
female candidates, as well as an event celebrating women's
suffrage.
LCDWA members who attended the convention included Sue
Stoltzfus, Janet Spleen, Martine Elianor and Tracey Lynn
Arriola.
LCDWA received a club achievement award at
the PFDW June 2012 Convention.
We will be helping to staff the County Committee's booth at President Susan Stoltzfus was honored as the
the Lebanon County Fair. The Fair will be held from July 28 “PFDW 2012 Woman of the Year Award.”
through August 4 at the Lebanon Expo Center.
Susan received 17 nominations from across the
state.
We are also organizing a yard and bake sale to be held on
Friday, September 14 on West Cumberland Street in
Susan serves as PFDW Corresponding SecreLebanon.
tary, PFDW website’s webmaster and social
media manager. In June, she was nominated
for 6th Vice President on the PFDW Board as
Women’s Democratic Club of Lancaster City and County
the Media Liaison.
www.lancasterdemwomen.com
LCDWA would like to Congratulate Patricia Manning being
re elected as Regional Director District 7
The LCDWA was pleased to honor Louise B.
Williams at the Catherine Baker Knoll Award Thank you Women of “WOW” for your time and energy spent to
Luncheon last March. Keynote speaker Dr.
put together a great convention!
Rita Smith Wade-El spoke of notable African
figures throughout history.
York Federation of Democratic Women
Jean Martin was announced as
Woman of the Year.
The LCDWA chose her because of
her tireless work for the labor
movement.
In photo Jean Martin & Sally
Lyall Chair LCDC
YCFDW meetings are usually held the 4th Saturday of each
month (except June, July, and August) at Spataro’s Restaurant
on Roosevelt Avenue in York, PA. Attendees may arrive at
11:30 for lunch (Dutch treat). Meetings begin at 12:30.
The YCFDW continues to work diligently in our efforts to elect
Democratic candidates, from President Obama all the way
down the ticket to our local Representatives
YCFDW Announces 2012 Scholarship Winner
In May, the association hosted a fundraiser in
Denver, PA for Aryanna Strader, congressional
candidate for the 16th district. Strader is an
Iraq War veteran, small business owner and
working mom.
At the June meeting, local activist Stacie Ritter shared her
nightmarish experience with the broken health care system.
She battled with her insurance company to cover treatment
for her cancer-stricken twin daughters. Ritter had spoken in
support of President Obama's health care law at the US
Supreme Court.
At our monthly meeting in May, we awarded a $500 check to
Ashley Sollars of Etters, PA. A graduate of Northeastern High
School, Ashley first attended the University of Pittsburgh
where she was President of the College Democrats and very
active in student government. While at Pitt, she was offered a
fellowship position in the 2008 Obama campaign. Financial
challenges resulted in her transfer to York College where she is
majoring in Political Science. We are extremely pleased to
name Ashley as this year’s Scholarship Recipient, and she is
extremely grateful.
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District 7 Adams, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties
Regional Director: PATRICIA MANNING
continued: YCFDW
[email protected]
Adams County Federation of Democratic Women
Annual Wine and Cheese Fundraiser
We have set the following goals for the fall and winter
months: increase our membership, support our candidates
The YCFDW thanks Susan Crawford and her husband Craig for
and do all we can to ensure our voters will be able to vote.
again hosting our Candidates Night Wine and Cheese Party at
their home on July 14. The weather cooperated and we were
Our club is currently working to identify voters who do not
able to hold the party outdoors on the patio.
have the required photo ID, and ID’s that could be challenged. PennDOT has released a list of voters whose voter
Our appreciation goes out to the candidates who spoke to – and
registration and license info do not match. The names on this
listened to us: Eugene DePasquale (PA Auditor General & 95th
listing have also been tagged on the PA Democratic Party
Leg. Dist.), Harry Perkinson (4th Cong Dist), Linda Small (93rd
VoteBuilder system.
Leg. Dist.), Sarah Speed (47th Leg. Dist.), Chuck Comrey (92nd
Leg. Dist.), and Rob Teplitz (15th Sen. Dist.).
A summer picnic is planned for August 22, at the East Berlin
Community Center, in East Berlin PA. Club members and
We also thank the many members who donated food and
family, plus their guests are invited, along with local and
beverages for the event and the York Little Theatre Spotlight
statewide candidates.
Singers for their beautiful music from the garden. We raised
over $700 for our PAC fund which we will use to support our
Helen Cook, and Patricia Manning attended the NFDW
Democratic Candidates.
Convention in Louisville KY., and the PFDW Convention in
Hidden Valley PA.
YCFDW Receives Awards from PFDW
Thank you to all the women who worked on making the
Regional Director and YCFDW member Patricia Manning sent
conventions successful. Louisville, and especially the
us a congratulatory note to tell us we received the following
Goldenrods at the Brown Hotel will not be forgotten.
awards at the annual convention of the PFDW.
Meetings for remainder of the year will be held on as needed
The YCFDW won a Club Achievement Award
basis.
Marlene Nelson received an award for being a 2012 PFDW
Woman of the Year Nominee.
Thank you to Cathy Garrison, President of LCFDW, Martine
Elianor, Secretary of LCDWA and Alana Haag, President of
YCFDW for submitting your club reports.
We congratulate Patricia Manning for being re-elected Regional
Director and also receiving an award for being a Woman of the As Regional Director for District 7, I would like to extend the
Year Nominee.
following:
The YCFDW is pleased to announce this year’s Eleanor
Roosevelt Woman of the Year, Jan Snyder.
Congratulations and thank you to the members of LCFDW
for joining the federation and receiving your charter.
A seven-year member of the YCFDW and a member of our
Scholarship Committee, Jan also serves on the State Board of
the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women and has
attended numerous State Conventions. A graduate of Dover
High School, she has worked the polls in her district (Dover
Township, District 1) for many years.
Congratulations to: Susan Stoltzfus, President LCDWA, for
being chosen “PFDW Women Of The Year”.
And to Marlene Nelson for being a nominee for Woman Of
The Year.
Respectfully, Patricia Manning
Please join us and our special Guest Speaker, local businessman Regional Director District 7 President, Adams County
and former PA Secretary of Revenue, Tom Wolf at 1:00 pm
Federation of Democratic Women
Sunday, October 7 at the Boxhill Club at Regents’ Glen as we
honor Jan Snyder as this year’s Woman of the Year.
Social Media: The YCFDW continues to maintain a presence
in the social media with our own Facebook page (York Dem
Women) and Facebook Group (YCFDW). All are welcome to
“Join” or simply “Like” us.
All PA Federation members are cordially invited to meetings
and events of the YCFDW. Check the pages on our website
(www.yorkdemwomen.org) for more information.
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District 8 Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties
MICHELLE PRICE, Regional Director [email protected]
Northampton County Council of Democratic Women
President, Leslie Altieri is a Candidate for PA State
Representative. She recently received the Pennsylvania
statewide AFL-CIO endorsement in the race for the #138
district. Equality PA, APSCUS/CAP (State universities and
colleges) and the Northampton Democratic Committee have
also endorsed her campaign.
Lehigh County Democratic Women’s Club
In April, the Lehigh County Democratic Committee presented
Maggie Hilbert with the “Mae Boemio Outstanding Woman of
the Year Award.”
Several members attended the PFDW Convention at Hidden
Valley Resort.
Michelle Price and Leslie Altieri represented the club by
participating in the paddle boat race. The club’s team raised a
few hundred dollars for the PFDW scholarship fund.
L-R Leslie Altieri, Maggie Hilbert, Susan Rutt
The picture was taken on July 1, 2012
Greater Easton Area Democratic
Women’s Club
Club members are active in phone banking,
canvassing and voter registration at the
Easton Area Democratic Committee’s office. During these activities, they provide
information about the new Voter ID law.
In June they held a fundraiser / meeting at
TGI Fridays where a portion of the proceeds benefited the club. They also had a
yard sale fund raiser. The club then donated over 200 dollars in household goods
to charity.
From L-R (Back Row) Pat Palencar, Vicki Davis, Maryann Kinchen, Michelle
Price, Norma Strouse, PFDW President Patsy Hebor, Maggie Hilbert, Cindy
Lopresti (Front Row) Susan Rutt, Sandi Vulcano, Leslie Altieri, Joanne
Messenlehner and Ruth Stine
Woman’s Club of Nazareth and Vicinity
President, Joanne Messenlehner reports that there will be a
meeting on Thursday August 23, 2012 at ZANETTE’S. They
plan to have a coffee event for Joseph Capozzolo, the candidate
for the 137th district state representative. It will be held at
Jeannie Morgano’s house in September.
Members are working hard for the re-election of President
Obama.
Five club members attended the PFDW
Convention at Hidden Valley Resort.
President Michelle Price was installed as
the new Regional Director for District 8.
The Women’s Democratic Club of Bangor & Vicinity
The Club is getting ready for the Blue Valley Farm Show
August 21-25.
Besides passing out candidate information, we will be
registering voters and getting information out about the New
Voter ID Law.
As Election Day approaches, we will be phone banking and
working to get our message out to voters, especially women.
When women vote…Democrats Win!!!
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District 11 Centre, Clearfield, Indiana and Jefferson Counties
DIANNE GREGG, Regional Director [email protected]
Centre County reports:
representative in the 60th District, which includes all of Indiana
County. Adding to the fun, two of our talented members enterWe held a public showing of the movie, "Iron Jawed Antained us with a program of "Music for a Country," a sing-agels," which chronicles the campaign that earned women the
long of patriotic and political action tunes.
right to vote. Our member, Nina Grine, dressed as Alice Paul
to take our questions about Alice's life work.
In March FDW past president Lori Rittle was awarded Civic
Leader of the Year for Indiana County. She was nominated by
the local chapter for her many volunteer efforts. In the political
arena, she is a leader in both the FDW and the Democratic
Party. As her bio stated, "[Rittle] brings together the energies of
both groups, creating a synergy that has helped every aspect of
organization, from recruiting new leaders, to encouraging activism on issues of concern to the community, to mobilizing for
elections."
In June, the Indiana County Federation sent two credentialed
delegates to the 2012 PA Convention in Hidden Valley. The
group also sponsored the Hospitality Suite on Friday and
Saturday evenings where they welcomed delegates and members
from all over the state. It was a time to relax over wine and
snacks after hours of meetings and presentations.
Lori Rittle, our nominee for FDW Woman of the Year, joined us
Several members actively supported all the events at the PA
for the Saturday evening banquet and a drink.
Democratic State Committee January meeting in State
College at the Penn Stater. We got candidates to provide
items for the Women's Caucus fundraiser, assisted with
directional information and attended the Candidate Forum
to learn details about each. We took part in Watch Parties
for President Obama's State of the Union Address and organized a petition signing event.
Indiana County FDW
The Indiana County FDW hosted its two major events for the
year in January and April. The annual Spaghetti Dinner was
well-attended and productive. Signatures were collected for
our Democratic hopefuls, including the two delegates to the
national convention who were in attendance. (Cybil More,
our female delegate, is an FDW member.) The funds raised
at this event will be used to support candidates.
Our Spring Banquet was a success as well. Mayor Ed
Pawloski came from Allentown, PA to address the guests.
Speaking from his experience governing Pennsylvania's third
largest city, the Mayor rallied the audience behind the
Democratic ticket. Other speakers included Kathleen Kane,
who is running for Attorney General, and FDW member
JoEllen Bowman who will be running against the state
Standing l to r: Vera Bonnet, Lori Rittle, Dianne Gregg.
Seated: Patti Holmes
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District 13 Cambria, Somerset, and Westmoreland Counties
EVELYN MRSNIK, Regional Director [email protected]
East Hills FDW (Johnstown), Ebensburg FDW,
Westmoreland FDW.
Our club members were busy working on the primary election.
Our efforts were rewarded with a big win. Because of
redistricting, two sitting Democratic Congressmen were vying
for the same seat for the 12 District in the U.S. Congress. Here
in Cambria County, we worked to keep congressman, Mark
Critz, as our representative. On April 19, 2012, the East Hills
FDW hosted a picnic to urge fellow Democrats to support
Mark. The hall was packed with over 200 fellow democrats.
Even “Bowser” from the 80’s hit show of “Sha Na Na” was
there to sing Mark’s praises for the work he does for the all his
constituents.
was the entire membership of the Westmoreland Federated
Democratic Women’s Club. What a great job they did with
the speakers, fun activities, side trip to the “Flight 93
Memorial” and the food. Kudos to the WOW Group of
women. You surely “wowed” us during the convention.
This summer we will be doing lots of work to get ready for the
General Election in November. Some of our activities include
participating in “Community Days’ in Richland Twp, the
Cambria County Fair, and doing the phone banks for the presidential election.
Respectfully submitted by:
Evelyn Mrsnik, Regional Director Dist. 13
Other clubs in our district were busy hosting “Meet the
Candidates” night in there respective areas. We staffed a table
at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown to inform young
voters of the upcoming election and its importance to our area.
The 2012 PFDW Convention was held in Hidden Valley June
29, 30 and July 1. Those attending from East Hills
(Johnstown) FDW Club were Joanne McGahagan and Evelyn
Mrsnik; attending from Ebensburg were Helen Whiteford and
Andrea Fedora Sims; attending and hosting the convention
DISTRICT 15 CRAWFORD, ERIE, MERCER,
VENANGO, WARREN COUNTIES
VACANT
Missa Eaton, President of the Democrat
Women of Mercer County and Congressional candidate for the 3rd District
recently won the PA Dems Congressional
Keystone Challenge and picked up the
endorsement of former governor Ed
Rendell. We're very proud of Missa.
Please give her your support.
Submitted by Sandy Laurie
District 17 Fayette, Greene, and Washington Counties
SUSAN NEUMAN, Regional Director
[email protected]
Six people from District 17 attended the Convention at Hidden
Valley.
We scheduled a banquet for October 20 at the Meadows to be
hosted by the Washington Club and their President
Pat Millioto.
The group renewed many friendships and sense of commitment
to help elect qualified candidates was shared between
members.
Submitted by Susan Neuman Regional Director 17
It was in 1919 that women were admitted to the Executive Committee of the Democratic National Committee, a year
before the passage of the Women’s Suffrage Amendment. The Democratic Party historically and presently has been
responsible, to a conspicuous degree, for the modern development that has given women recognition in government.
In one of her newspaper columns of 1939, Eleanor Roosevelt suggested that there be a Democratic Women’s day
celebration. Her proposal was taken up immediately, and Women's Day has become an annual event since then.
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2012 Convention Update from Hidden Valley - When Women Vote, Democrats Win!
Continued from Page 2
A special thanks to all of you who traveled from all parts of
the state to attend the Federation’s 85th Annual Convention,
bought tickets for our Westmoreland County Basket, 50/50
raffle, bought auction items, and sponsored a Paddle Boat
Team, where we raised over $1,000 for the Scholarship Fund,
and to the clubs, officers, and members who placed ads in our
Program Book. Your contributions helped to insure the
success of, not only the Annual Convention, but the future of
our mission and passion: the appointment and election of
women and to encourage the advancement of women.
We sent a copy of the Program Book to the clubs and individuals who were not able to attend but placed an ad – If you
did not receive one please contact me by phone at 724-4232878 or email: [email protected] and I will send
you one with our sincere appreciation.
Harriet Ellenberger, Convention Chair.
2012 PFDW OFFICERS
President: Patsy Hebor - [email protected]
1st Vice President: Gwen Collins - [email protected]
2nd Vice President: Susan Patte - [email protected]
3rd Vice President: Ruth L Luse - [email protected]
4th Vice President: Harriet Ellenberger - [email protected]
5th Vice President: Diane Mshar - [email protected]
6th Vice President: Susan Stoltzfus - [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary: Kaija Farber - [email protected]
Recording Secretary: Roxanne Embick - [email protected]
Treasurer: Mary Lou Baldys - [email protected]
Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women
4 Sycamore Circle
Stevens, PA 17578
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