7 pm Tonight
922-1/2 E. St. Patrick (Ibew hall)
Pennington County Democrats
Program; City Government
Featuring: Malcom Chapman, Patti Martinson & Karen Hall
CU There!
Jeff Nelsen
Chair
Pennington County Democratic Party
605-390-9966 (c)
jeff_n2@msn.com
All Are Welcome!
FREE HEALTH CARE CLINIC
Do you need to talk to a doctor about your health?
Insured, uninsured or underinsured - all are welcome!
No Appointment Necessary! First Come - First Serve!
Seniors, families and kids - all ages are welcome!
Saturday, November 21st
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
Pennington County H1N1 flu vaccination clinic at Central High 10 AM-2PM. FREE for children!
Email rapidfreeclinic@gmail.com for more information.
Is basic health care out of reach?
INSIST on VOTES FOR Quality, Affordable Health Care Reform!
U.S. Senator Tim Johnson - Toll Free - 1-800-537-0025
U.S. Senator John Thune - Toll Free - 1-866-850-3855
U.S. Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin - Toll Free - 1-866-371-8747
It's Time to Deliver Health Care Reform!
Services offered FREE of Charge:
Sponsored By
South Dakotans For Health Care Solutions
South Dakotans For Health Care Reform
From David Melmer, Chairman of the Custer County Democrats
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| Custer County Democrats have postponed our "Evening with the Artists" scheduled for tonight (29th) at Crazy Horse Monument. We will re-schedule and advise. |
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October 25, 2009
Dear Friends,
As we draw closer to 2010 I hope you are as excited and as motivated as I am when it comes to furthering the priorities that we as Democrats hold dear. As a party, it’s more critical than ever that we work together on behalf of South Dakota families and businesses.
The fabric of our party is vibrant with passion and energy . . . and there is no shortage of good ideas. Those qualities are what make us strong. Democrats have traditionally been a party that avoids litmus tests and remains open to diverse viewpoints—an approach that yields success. I’m asking that we do just that--------respect diverse points of view,
I’m sorry to address an uncomfortable subject, but I am compelled to write after reading a recent essay by Sam Hurst that you may have seen. As passionate as he is---and we all know that he is passionate and articulate---Sam’s attacks on Congresswoman Herseth Sandlin are unfounded and misplaced. I like Sam and admire his talent, but I must take a moment to express my thoughts about our exceptional Congresswoman---------clearly a rising star on all levels.
Please, let’s not forget what a strong leader, committed advocate, and tireless champion Stephanie Herseth Sandlin has been for us on critical priorities since she arrived in Congress.
* She serves on the Agriculture Committee, where she fought tirelessly to ensure that the new Farm Bill fairly represented the interests of our farmers and ranchers. One of her signature accomplishments in that fight was in achieving a new program to benefit “Beginning Farmers and Ranchers”.
* In her relatively short time in Congress she has already ascended to become the Chairwoman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee for Economic Opportunity, where she works to ensure that our male and female veterans have all the benefits they deserve when they return from their service. A key focus for the Congresswoman has been concentrating on the unique needs of female veterans to make sure that the VA reflects the changing demographic of our military. And just this past week she traveled to the White House to join President Obama for a signing ceremony for the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency signing ceremony for the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act--a critical bill, which is now law, that will help ensure that resources for veterans are not affected by legislative delays in the yearly budget process.
* She also serves on the House Natural Resources Committee which allows her to represent the interests of South Dakota’s nine sovereign Sioux tribes. No one, and I do mean no one questions Stephanie’s commitment and results when it comes to advocating for Indian Country. Whether it’s law enforcement, health care, education or economic development, Stephanie IS a dedicated advocate and partner on these issues.
* Stephanie has been a top leader in the House on establishing energy independence and, in particular, working for a strong new renewable fuels standard that includes aggressive goals for advanced ethanol made from inputs other than corn. As we all know, this not only helps our environment, it helps our economy and our national security as we strive for energy independence. It’s also worth noting that Speaker Nancy Pelosi appointed Stephanie to the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming in order to ensure that rural America has a seat at the table.
* Our Congresswoman is also a strong voice for fiscal responsibility--an issue that all South Dakota Democrats understand. Stephanie has also been a leader in communicating the idea that the deficit didn’t magically appear when President Obama took office-----it resulted from years of wasteful spending under President Bush and the Republican-controlled Congress. But regardless of who caused it, she’s committed to ensuring American’s fiscal security—for your children and grandchildren.
* Just recently, you may have read in the Argus-Leader or the Rapid City Journal about her work to raise awareness about domestic violence. In South Dakota, this is a particularly acute problem in Indian Country. Recently, in Rapid City our Congresswoman braved the cold to hand out purple shawls and in Sioux Falls, she organized and hosted a roundtable for brave victims of domestic violence to tell their stories and provide courage and inspiration to others.
Whether it’s supporting our ag economy, fighting for those who have served our country, representing Indian Country, working for energy independence, guarding our tax dollars, ensuring that women can make decisions about their own health care without government interference, or drawing attention to critical issues like domestic violence, it is clear to me that our Congresswoman is fighting for the issues that matter.
Of course, South Dakota does have a diverse Democratic party, and we aren’t going to agree on every issue. That has always been true regardless of who has represented us in the House or the Senate, and it is true of both political parties. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Particularly on the issue of health care, while many of us may disagree on elements of this bill, it’s important to know that Stephanie is working to ensure that South Dakota gets treated fairly. I’d ask you to consider that fact that her comprehension of the complexity of health care issues is far greater than the understanding most of us have.
Like all Democrats and most South Dakotans, she recognizes that the current system is unsustainable. I have heard her say many times that “We can’t afford not to reform health care”. I know she is committed to serious reform that makes health care more affordable and available for all. She proved that last year when she helped pass a strong reauthorization of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. And now, she is working productively with House leadership to craft a bill that will not only reform our health care system, but keep health costs down, and improve coverage. You know how deeply she cares and I know how deeply she cares. At a minimum she deserves our respect.
Thank you all for your continued passion, involvement and investment in South Dakota, the state that we love. Please, let’s not forget in the heat of these battles the one fight we have already won---------we have a smart, aggressive, talented and effective rising star in the United States Congress working hard every day for us.
Genuinely,
Judy Olson Duhamel
PenDemorandum
Good Morning on this Snowy Thursday!
The Pennington County Democrats had a productive meeting Thursday the 22nd. Jenny Sorenson reported on the Black Hills Pow Wow in Deanna's absence.
Karen Hall gave the wrap up on Oktoberfest.
Two groundbreaking decisions were made Thursday evening. The Pennington County Democrats have voted to increase the membership on the executive board.
The new positions are;
Pennington County Young Democrats
Native American representative.
We are very excited about the additions to the E-Board.
I have attached a letter from Judy Olson Duhamel, past chair of the SD Democratic Party. Judy writes in support of Congresswoman Herseth-Sandlin, outlining some of her many accomplishments. I believe it is important to bring an open mind to the debate and I thank Judy for her comments.
REMINDER:
November 19th, 7 pm
922-1/2 E. St. Patrick
Check out the 'NEW' office and meeting room.
Presentation on city government and volunteer opportunities
Patti Martinson, ward 1 will attend.
Thank you for all you do !
Jeff Nelsen
Chair
Pennington County Democratic Party
605-390-9966 (c)
jeff_n2@msn.com
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Pennington County Democrats will meet for our regular monthly meeting on Thursday, October 22, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.) Building,
WITH APPRECIATION
Thank you to all the volunteers and all the attendees who made Oktoberfest a great event, despite the weather! Please join us at our regular monthly meeting Thursday night to hear about how things went.
TOPICS & DISCUSSION
Free medical Clinic, November 21st.
Update on health care reform.
Independents vote in our primaries !
Precinct men / women selection process
ETC
Join your fellow dems for an informative evening.
Thank you all,
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PenDemorandum
An evening with the Artists
appreciating our South Dakota Roots
Thursday, October 29th, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Laughing Water Restaurant at Crazy Horse
Live Music, Appetizers, and Cash Bar
Adults $15 Students $7.50
Tickets available at Moran Law Office or call 673-2841
Tickets also available at the door
(admission to Crazy Horse for this event is waived!)
Sponsored by the Custer County Democrats
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This an open letter to Rep. Herseth Sandlin from our own Sarge Preston
PenDemorandum
Again, we’ll be INSIDE the Old Governor’s Mansion at
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Food and drink in the lower level of the Mansion
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Stephanie arrives and greets people downstairs as they finish lunch
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Stephanie speaks briefly to the assembled crowd upstairs in the living room
(It’s unlikely that she will take questions because she has to leave by 2:45. If you have concerns, please try to catch her before she speaks.)
2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Introduction of speakers and keynote address by Steve Jarding, eminent campaign manager and political strategist
3:15 p.m. – 3:40 p.m Remarks by local elected Democrats:
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Porchcrop plays in the lower level
After the speeches, please stop by the items donated for the silent auction and if something strikes your fancy, write down a bid.
The fabulous band, Porchcrop, will set up downstairs while the speakers finish their program, and will start up immediately following the program. Got some dancing shoes?
(NOTE: All proceeds from the event, including admission, will go toward 2010 election efforts. Ticket prices are $20.10 per person, $30 per couple, and $15 per senior or student with ID.)
We hope to see all of you there. It’ll be lots of fun!
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