• DWMC Monthly Meeting with Don Goldstein of Fair Districts PA 

When: Saturday January 20^th at 10 AM

Where: Cravings; 76 Shenango Ave, Sharon, PA. 

What: Monthly meeting and a special presentation by Don Goldstein of Fair Districts PA about gerrymandering.  All are welcome to join us at the Women’s March afterwards.

• Indivisible Mercer County Women’s March 2018

When: Saturday, January 20^th at Noon. 

Where: Columbia Theater Park in Sharon, PA

What: A rally will begin at noon in downtown Sharon, followed by a march through the city, past Rep. Mike Kelly’s office. Giselle Barreto Fetterman and Sharon Councilwoman Courtney Anderson Saylor will be speakers. A collection of funds and menstrual products will be collected for Do Good. Period. for women in need. View the Facebook Event for more information.   

• Women’s March on Washington – Pittsburgh

When: Sunday, January 21^st from 11:30 am to 2 pm. 

Where: City County Building, Pittsburgh PA. 

What: We will gather at 11:30 a.m. at the City-County Building for poster making and more, then march to Market Square at noon. At Market Square we will continue our online training “Power to the Polls” with information about the voting process, our voting districts and to hear speakers from around the region. Our goal is to begin to train people to register themselves and others and to stand up for the vote! Visit the Facebook Event page for more information.

• City Club of the Mahoning Valley’s Reflections On The 2017 Women’s March & Next Steps for Equality

When:  Monday, January 22^nd at 7 PM

Where: Suzie’s Dog & Drafts; 32 & 34 N Phelps St, Youngstown, OH.

What: Let's reflect and examine the current state of women in the United States and imagine what the future might look like. Panelists:
- Dr. Cryshanna Jackson Leftwich, Associate Professor, YSU Politics and International Relations
- Patricia Kelvin, professor, editor for Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine (and former Jeopardy! contestant)
The event is free and open to the public. Convene for hot dogs and beer at 6:30 p.m. Forum begins at 7 p.m.

• Mercer County Chapter of the League of Women Voters Legislative Interviews

When: Friday January 26^th   at Noon. 

Where: Community Library of the Shenango Valley; 11 N Sharpsville Ave, Sharon, PA.

• 3^rd District United 3^rd District Congressional Candidates Forum

When: Sunday January 28^th at 2 PM. 

Where: My Brother’s Place backroom; 2058 Leesburg Grove City Rd, Mercer, PA. 

What:   Democratic candidates for the third congressional district will field questions from future constituents at a forum on Sunday, Jan. 28. To date, three Democratic candidates have declared their interest in running for the seat currently held by Republican Mike Kelly, a strong contrast to 2016, when Kelly ran unopposed.  View the Facebook Event page for more information.   

DWMC January 2018 events

Winter is upon us but soon the primary petition season will be here and we need your support to get signatures for candidates.

Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better"                  Maya Angelou

An important part of our election and political system are Precinct Chairs. They are the voices of our candidates, the ones that GOTV at the local neighborhood level, the ones that can hold County Party officials accountable. They will be an important part of our March to the Polls in 2018. Being a Precinct Chair is something that any of us can do. Mark your calendar. Attend our Precinct Information Meeting this Thursday the 18th at Cravings in Sharon at 6 PM. 

Upcoming Events

• 3rd District United with Craig Grella

When: Tuesday January 16th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Where: Treesdale Community Center; 1 Treesdale Commons, Gibsonia, PA 15044.

What:  Craig Grella, Digital Operations Director of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, will discuss how to get our many small groups organized for effective, cohesive campaigns. Teleconference details to follow once we know who is interested in participating this way. Contact Maureen Owens Byko at mowensbyko@gmail.com.

• DWMC Precinct Information Meeting

When: Thursday, January 18th from 6 pm to 7 pm.

Where: Cravings; 76 Shenango Ave, Sharon, PA.

What: All current precinct people and those interested in becoming precinct people are welcome to attend.

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.