Statewide PDA Meeting - Saturday Nov. 19, 2005 in Worcester - ALL INVITED

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Statewide PDA Meeting - Saturday Nov. 19, 2005 in Worcester - ALL INVITED

Dear Massachusetts PDA Supporters and Friends:

On Saturday Nov. 19, 2005 in Worcester, MA at the public library,
from 1:00 to 5:00PM, we will be holding a very exciting and
important statewide PDA meeting. All are invited to attend. (See
http://pdamerica.org/events/display-full.php?id=341&s=MA for a map
to the public library.)

At this meeting we will hear an update and overview regarding PDA
from National Director Tim Carpenter. Additionally, we will
continue to focus on the work we are doing, or need to do, helping
to build a vibrant progressive democratic movement here in MA and
across the nation.

There is tremendous momentum for change that we all can feel. This
statewide PDA meeting is an excellent opportunity to meet with and
join in with others who have rolled up their sleeves and are
working together to help steer America in a saner, kinder, wiser,
more equitable and peaceful direction.

A meeting agenda is attached. If there is anything you would like
added to the agenda please send your suggestions to
[email protected].

Hoping to see you in Worcester.

Yours in peace and struggle,
Susie Patlove, Interim MA National Spokescouncil Representative
Bruce Taub, Interim Eastern MA National Liaison
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PDA Statewide Meeting Agenda - Nov. 19, 2005
1. Welcome and introductions
2. Report from National Director and National overview with time
for questions
3. Chapter reports in light of the "Thriving Chapter" model - see
http://pdamerica.org/orgs/start-chapter.php
4. Filling of chapter roles
- Elect/select National Spokescouncil point person
- Elect/select CD point persons for each Congressional
District
(local go-to contact to help mobilize CD on legislative,
advocacy,
and educational issues)
- Elect/select State PDA liaison(s)
- Elect/select Chapter representatives to the State
Interim Core committee
5. Upcoming election for state dem delegates in February -
understanding the process
6. Outreach to labor, single issue, and peace and justice
communities in Mass - Brainstorming
7. Other outreach in MA and New England
8. Candidate endorsement issues