Jan. 13 Meeting Canceled

DWMC January meeting is Canceled due to inclement weather.

The Fair Districts presentation will be rescheduled.   Stay safe out there if you must travel.

DWMC meeting Nov. 11, 2017

DWMC meeting tomorrow Nov.11, 2017
    We will be electing officers that will lead us thru the next two year.  The 2018 elections are coming and it is important that we have motivated and experienced leaders to support our Candidates and get out the vote in all of Mercer County not just “the valley”.

I believe Judy Hines is that leader and she has agreed to continue to work for candidates thru the 2018 election.  With her leadership we can make a difference and see our progressive goals more forward.   DWMC members please come to Cravings Nov.11 at 10:00 AM and cast your vote.

Here is a letter from Judy to our membership.

Dear Friend,
As current President of DWMC I'm asking for your vote on November 11th .
If re-elected as President of DWMC, I will continue to do the work we have done together .
Voting requirements:
Must be a resident of Mercer County Must be a Democrat
Must be a paid member of DWMC Must be present to vote
During my leadership DWMC members have actively built networks with and helped the following candidates, county groups ,community organizations, local elected official, statewide elected officials, and federal elected officials.
AWARE
NAACP
League of Women Voters County Food Pantries Local Democrat groups
No One Left Behind Mercer County Gay Rights Labor Unions
Public Education Unions
Local, State, Federal Candidates during general elections Elected Democrat Legislators, Governor, & President
Some of the issues, project, and rallies attended and supported by DWMC during my leadership are:
Health Care
Union Rights
Equal Rights
Education
Promoting a Living Wage Women's Expo
Protection of the environment Juneteenth
Sensible Gun Legislation
Parades and Fairs
Petition drives and location centers throughout the county Organize canvassing and Election Day work for candidates
My hope is that you will grant me the opportunity to continue to build the strength and unity of the DWMC by re-electing me president.
With Gratitude, Judy

DWMC Oct.24, 2017

EVENT:    Director of Cease Fire Pa, Rob Conroy 

When :  Tuesday October 24. ~  6:00

Where:  Hermitage City Building  Hermitage Pa route 18 near Hickory High School

Why:      Director of Cease Fire Pa will speak to Language and methods to move sensible gun legislation forward in Western Pa.

Call me if you would like to carpool .   Mary Margaret is home this evening to stay with Larry . I'm going to attend .

Let me know if you want to carpool .

Judy      724-866-2220.  Best way to reach me ...call

Sent from my iPad 

DWMC Oct.14, 2017

Dear friends,

Join us on Saturday, October 14th at 10 am at Cravings, 76 Shenango Ave., Sharon, PA 16146. This is the vital meeting before Election Day. Come and learn how you can do your part to elect our candidates State- and County-wide and in each Municipality, School District, and Judicial District in Mercer County.  

If can't make it, but would like to volunteer for the statewide judicial candidates, contact Kim Powell at 724-734-1399 or kimmyanne@gmail.com. You can also sign up by clicking here.

Kim is also organizing a Western PA Dems outing on Sunday, October 22nd to Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh. For details, contact Kim at the above phone/email. 

Don't forget we are collecting household items, cleaning supplies, and personal care items for No One Left Behind, Pittsburgh at our meeting on Saturday. They are also looking for girls size 4T clothes.

See you Saturday at Cravings!

Judy 

Thanks to all who came out to support local candidates at our meeting on Saturday!  Don't miss our upcoming Statewide Judicial Tour in Mercer County, sponsored by the DWMC (see the attachment).  WHAT:       All Statewide Judicial Candidates will be touring Western Pa. WHEN:       Saturday  September 16  ~  2:00 pm WHERE:     Cravings Ice Cream, 76 Shenango Ave., Sharon, PA 16146 WHY:         Meet the candidates face-to-face and learn how the courts affect our communities. Be an informed voter!                   The Supreme, Superior, and Commonwealth Courts can have a major impact on social justice issues ranging from education to women's health to workers' rights. When unions, people of color, and vulnerable communities are under attack, the courts can protect them. These elections matter. It is a rare opportunity to see all our judicial candidates tour Western Pennsylvania together. Join us for this historic event and meet these candidates in person. They need to hear from us in Mercer County! This week, take action to protect Title IX protections for victims of sexual assault. Betsy DeVos' efforts to rescind these protections are alarming and disturbing.  Call Rep. Kelly, Sen. Toomey, and Sen. Casey and tell them to protect the Title IX protections enacted in 2011. The Dept. of Education is currently soliciting public comment. Take a moment to submit a comment in support of the 2011 regulations. You can also speak out to defend DACA-recipients and DREAMERS. Use this guide to contact your representatives. WIth gratitude for all you do, Judy Hines PS: The next DWMC meeting will be October 14th.  Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address or to stop receiving emails from Democrat Women of Mercer County, please click here.

DWMC Aug.2017

Dear Friends,  This is a busy time with lots of upcoming events. The DWMC's next parade will be the Transfer Harvest Home parade on Tuesday, August 22nd. Line up will be at 5:30 at the Pymatuning Police Station behind the Transfer Sheetz. Parade will start at 6:15. From Kim Powell: "We are really getting outnumbered by Republicans at the parades and fairs. We have a great group of dedicated Dems, so let's make these last few parades awesome! I think we were all impressed with our judicial candidates at our last meeting. So let's work hard for them and get their names out there!" The next DWMC meeting will be September 9 , 2017 at 10:00 am at Cravings,76 Shenango Street, Sharon. If you are a local candidate and wish to be placed on the agenda to speak at the September meeting please contact Judy Hines. 724-866-2220 Upcoming Events Monday, August 21st the AARP is hosting a forum at the Erie Public Library on the future of healthcare. Doors open at 6pm and the event begins at 7. Click here for details and registration. Tuesday August 22nd at 6:30 pm. Northeast Mercer Co. Democrats will host an informal meeting at Memorial Park in Stoneboro Saturday, August 26th, 1pm to 6pm NWPA Pride Alliance Picnic, Rotary Pavilion, Presque Isle State Park   Sunday, August 27th, North by Northwest Erie Progressive Summit, Bel-Aire Clarion Hotel, Erie, PA 2800 West 8th St. Erie, PA 16505. Click here for details and registration. Thursday, August 31st 5-9pm, PA Dems Campaign School for candidates and organizers, Harmony, PA August 31-September 4th: Great Stoneboro Fair. Details soon! Monday, September 4th, 2-5 pm. PA3 Open House to Meet and Greet with Candidate Brian Skibo Saturday, September 9th, Democratic State Committee, Harrisburg Statewide Judicial Tour in Mercer County, Saturday, September 16th at 1 pm at Cravings.Sponsored by the DWMC.  WIth gratitude, Judy Hines

Dear Friends,  UPDATE: Saturday's at the Mercer County Courthouse has been POSTPONED. More details will be forthcoming.  The Youngstown event is still on.  Sunday, August 20 - Youngstown 3-4:30 UU Church 1105 Elm Street, Youngstown From the host, Progress Mahoning Valley: "Join us in a vigil as part of a day of solidarity in the Mahoning Valley. Stand against white nationalism and the terrorism we saw in Charlottesville this past weekend carried out by groups like the neo Nazis and the KKK. We have seen the heightened rhetoric and scapegoating grow around the country. This calls for a strong united response in the Mahoning Valley. The vigil will bring us together in a community conversation about this issue. We will also discuss next steps for preparedness to keep our communities targeted by these groups safe and to promote racial justice and unity in the common causes we have together." In solidarity, Sheila Nowinski