Natasha Bagchi Announces Run for Horsham Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2019
Contact:
Malcolm Stanley
267 251 9479.
[email protected]
Natasha Bagchi Announces Run for Horsham Council
Event held by Horsham Democratic Committee showcases strength of support for Democratic Candidates in upcoming municipal elections
Natasha Bagchi announced her 2019 run for Horsham Council at the Ukrainian American Sport Center on Thursday night. A global pharmaceutical marketing executive with twenty years’ experience, Natasha Bagchi has worked with the pharmaceutical company Pfizer and many others, managing multi-million dollar global marketing and product introduction programs. Natasha and her husband Indranil have been Horsham residents for fifteen years and have two children.
The announcement was made at a ‘Candidate Reveal’ event where a slate of local council and school board candidates was unveiled. The event was attended by Democratic Party leaders from Horsham and Montgomery County, as well as numerous elected officials at the state and local level.
Natasha Bagchi's signature issue is to make Horsham a more attractive place for residents and businesses. Her local political and advocacy experience includes leading the executive board of the Horsham Chase Residents Association, where she assisted residents in protecting wetlands. She has been strongly advocating for the environment, using the United Nations Association and Friends International as a platform.
Montgomery County Chair Valerie Arkoosh spoke at the launch event and said, “Horsham is fortunate to have a strong business-oriented candidate like Natasha Bagchi. Her significant global business experience is unique among the candidates for Horsham Council.”
Current Horsham Council member Veronica Hill-Milbourne introduced Natasha to the crowded room, which included more than a hundred Horsham residents and supporters from both parties. “Horsham residents wish to see Horsham Council pursue initiatives which increase the size and diversity of our business and township community, while responsibly managing the resources provided by taxpayers to the council to do so. Natasha Bagchi is a seasoned business executive who will bring new skills and energy to the Council in pursuing these objectives.”
State Senator Maria Collett (D-District 12) was pleased to welcome Bagchi to the Democratic slate. “Natasha Bagchi is part of the next wave of capable, forward-thinking candidates stepping up and speaking out for positive change,” says Collett. “I am confident she has what it takes to tackle the issues that matter to us and I look forward to working with her to make a difference here in Horsham.”
For more information, or to donate to the campaign, visit http://www.Natasha4Horsham.com.
Lisa Cellini Announces Run for Horsham Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2019
Contact:
Malcolm Stanley
267 251 9479.
[email protected]
Lisa Cellini Announces Run for Horsham Council
Event held by Horsham Democratic Committee showcases strength of support for Democratic Candidates in upcoming municipal elections
Lisa Cellini announced her 2019 run for Horsham Council at the Ukrainian American Sport Center on Thursday night. Lisa Cellini is a small business owner, a public health nurse, and a clean water advocate. She was recently appointed to the Environmental Advisory Council by Horsham Council. She and her husband Carl have lived in Horsham for twenty years and have three grown children.
The announcement was made at a ‘Candidate Reveal’ event where a slate of local council and school board candidates was unveiled. The event was attended by Democratic Party leaders from Horsham and Montgomery County, as well as numerous elected officials at the state and local level.
Lisa Cellini's signature issue is the contamination of Horsham water by chemicals historically used at the Willow Grove Naval Air Station, and the impact of this contamination on the residents of Horsham and on the township as a whole. Lisa Cellini intends to utilize her previous experience as a Public Health leader to assist in arriving at good solutions for delivering clean, fresh water to Horsham while addressing funding for necessary Base clean up, and medical follow up for impacted residents. Cellini is also very interested in expanding Horsham's artistic community and facilities. Increasing support to the arts could improve our business climate and make Horsham a more attractive place to live.
Montgomery County Chair Valerie Arkoosh spoke at the launch event and said, "Lisa's long record of leadership and advocacy in Horsham is the change we need on Council. Her background in public health will mean that she will be a leader on many of the issues facing the Horsham community."
Current Horsham Council member Bill Gallagher introduced Lisa to the crowded room, which included more than a hundred Horsham residents and supporters from both parties. “Lisa has been working with Horsham Council as a water activist for a long time, and has gained the trust of council members on these issues, because she has put in the hard work required to really understand the details. Her deep ties to the community and her knowledge in this area will make her a great member of Horsham Council.“
State Senator Maria Collett (D-District 12) commended Cellini on her advocacy to address Horsham’s PFAS crisis. “I am proud to see Lisa stepping up. As a fellow nurse and passionate advocate, I know she has what it takes to listen and lead,” Collett said. “As a Horsham Council member, Lisa will be able to make an even bigger impact in fighting to improve our health, safety, and quality of life here in Horsham.”
For more information, or to donate to the campaign, visit http://www.Lisa4Horsham.com.
Candidate Reveal Kicks off 2019 Horsham Elections
Here is what you need to know right now:
Candidate Reveal Party and Campaign Fundraiser
Horsham Democratic Committee is hosting a Candidate Reveal Party and Fundraiser on January 31st at the Ukrainian Sports Club - Tryzub located at 1 Lower State Road at County Line Road. The event will run from 6PM - 9PM.
At this event we will be introducing two candidates for Horsham Council, as well as a candidate for Hatboro-Horsham School Board. Valerie Arkoosh and Ken Lawrence, running for re-election as Montgomery County Commissioners, will also be attending.
Horsham has two council positions up for election this year. With two Democratic councillors already elected, it is possible to swing Horsham council from red to blue, but we cannot do it without supporting our candidates in the Primary and through the Municipal Election.
Tickets are available on our website at HorshamDems.org, or at the door. Please RSVP, purchase tickets, share this event with your friends, and bring as many people as possible. An early show of support will enable our candidates to move forward confidently. Let's fill the room and show them Horsham is behind them.
2019 Key Dates
Below is the calendar from the PA Department of State for the 2019 Municipal Elections.
The important take-aways from this schedule for our Horsham election plan are these:
- Our first task will be to introduce our candidates to the Horsham community
- We must get petitions completed to get their names on the Primary Ballot
- We must Get Out The Vote for the Primary Election on May 21
The first task will be accomplished at our candidate reveal party on January 31st.
We will be asking everyone to come together and help us gather petition signatures for our candidates. Petition period this year is from February 19 to March 12. There will be many opportunities to gather signatures, with door to door canvassing activities as well as organized petition parties.
Petition signing activities set us up well for GOTV activities. We will be communicating dates and activities for this soon and look forward to seeing you at our activities and events.
If for some reason you cannot participate in our activities, you can still support the Horsham Democratic Committee in our efforts to elect Democratic Candidates. Elections are costly and even a small contribution can make a big difference. Please make a donation today to support our candidates and our efforts to elect them.
PA Schools Work to Keynote Horsham Dems February Meeting
Join us on February 19th for our Monthly public meeting of the Horsham Democratic Committee.
Our agenda includes presentations by candidates for public office, updates by elected officials, and practical information for committee members and guests.
This month our keynote presentation is provided by Tomea A. Sippio-Smith, K-12 Policy Director, Public Citizens for Children and Youth, representing Pa Schools Work- A coalition of organizations from across PA representing teachers and other educators; urban, suburban, and rural communities; and parents and other community members working together for advocate for more state funding for K-12 public school education. This campaign builds on the work of the Campaign for Fair Educational Funding, the effort that was instrumental in gaining support for bipartisan enactment to a fair funding formula in 2016.
Following the keynote, we will be providing training on how to properly gather petition signatures for candidates who wish to be on the ballot in the upcoming primary election.
This gathering will be hosted at the Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church on Witmer Road in Horsham, beginning at 7PM.
Horsham Dems 2019 Meeting Schedule
Horsham Democratic Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Our agenda includes presentations by candidates for public office, updates by elected officials, and practical information for committee members and guests. Our 2019 meeting schedule is as follows:
February 19th
March 19th
April 16th
May 21st (also Primary Election day, so this may turn into an after-party, stay tuned!)
June 18th
July 16th
August 20th
September 17th
October 15th
November 19th - This will be a post-election Celebration and Volunteer Appreciation event
All of our regular meetings are hosted at the Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church on Witmer Road in Horsham, beginning at 7PM. You can find our complete event listing on Facebook here.
If for some reason you cannot participate in our activities, you can still support the Horsham Democratic Committee in our efforts to elect Democratic Candidates. Elections are costly and even a small contribution can make a big difference. Please make a donation today to support our candidates and our efforts to elect them.
Community Events
CeaseFirePA's Rally for Action in Harrisburg
Join CeaseFirePA on January 29th as we rally at the Capitol to remind the General Assembly that gun violence has not taken a break and that citizens across the Commonwealth are ready for legislative action. Follow the link to sign up for a seat on the bus!
Update on Medicare for All
Monday, February 11, 2019 at 7 PM – 9 PM at the Horsham Public Library
Caryn Leifer, representing National Nurses United, will be providing an update on the status of proposed legislation by Representative Pramila Jayapal, D Washington, for Medicare 4 all (universal health care) Previously this has been listed as HR676. She has not yet reintroduced the bill and therefore it has no number and not sure of committee assignment as of now. We will also discuss its relationship to ACA.
Fair Districts Volunteer Update - Public Welcome
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 7 PM – 9 PM at the Horsham Public Library
Fair Districts' Kate Doyle and Rich Rafferty will provide updates on 2019 Redistricting Reform legislation strategy, current legislation status with local legislators and key Harrisburg leaders and our plans for continued citizen outreach in Montgomery County and Southeast PA. We will also focus on what individual Fair Districts volunteers can do to keep our legislators aware of the urgent need for Redistricting Reform in 2019
That's all we have for right now. Please forward this to your friends, save the dates, and contact us at [email protected] if you have questions or would like to volunteer!
Get on Board Supporting Horsham Services
Are you concerned about water quality in Horsham? Would you like to have more direct input into the decisions that are being made that directly affect the health and finances of you and your family?
What about the plans to commercially develop areas of Horsham? Have lots of questions you wish you could more directly get answers to? Ever thought, or said, that you could do a better job than the people currently in charge?
What if, instead of asking for answers, you could become one of the people with the answers? Wouldn't that be great?
Well guess what? You can.
Horsham Services like Water & Sewage, Commercial Development, the Public Library, and the preservation of places of Historical significance are overseen by Boards and Commissions that advise and in many cases directly oversee these activities. Several of these boards and commissions now have vacancies that must be filled. The application process is simple:
- write a letter of interest
- print out your resume
- mail them or drop them off at the Township Office, currently located at 1025 Horsham Road.
These opportunities are not widely advertised by the current council, but we have learned the following important positions are open:
Horsham Water and Sewer Authority: 5 Year Term
The meetings are held at the Authority Building, 617 Horsham Road, on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 7:30 P.M. (215) 672-8011. The Horsham Township Sewer Authority was created in 1963 and comprises seven residents of the Township who are appointed by Council.
They are organized under the Municipalities Act of 1945, for the purpose of constructing or otherwise providing the facilities necessary to furnish sewage disposal in Horsham. The authority presently owns one sewage treatment plant. It has entered into various agreements with the Upper Moreland/Hatboro Joint Sewer Authority concerning the sewage treatment in the eastern portion of Horsham.
In 1997, the articles of incorporation were amended so as to designate this authority to also provide water to the township. Their commitment enabled the consolidation of the former water authority.
The Horsham Watwer and Sewer Authority Board meets on the 2nd & 4th Mon. of each month at 7:30PM at the Water and Sewer Authority offices at 617 Horsham Road.
Industry and Commercial Development Authority: 5 Year Term
The Industrial and Commercial Development Authority was established in 1977 and consists of residents appointed by Council. They are governed by the provisions of the industrial and commercial development authority laws.
This authority exists and operates for the purpose of alleviating unemployment, maintaining employment at a high level and creating and developing business opportunities by construction, improvement, rehabilitation, revitalizing and financing of industrial, commercial, manufacturing, and research and development enterprises
The Industrial and Commercial Development Authority meets on an as-needed basis
Historical Advisory Committee: 5 Year Term
The Historical Commission comprises five residents who are appointed by Council. Its purpose is to advise Council in identifying and preserving historical sites, buildings, papers, documents and relics of historical significance to Horsham Township.
The Historical Commission meets on an as-needed basis
Library Board of Directors: 3 Year Term
The Library Board was established in October of 2002 to work with the Township Council to administer the affairs of the free, public, non-sectarian library under the provisions of the Library Code, the Act of June 14, 1961, P.L. 324, (24 P.S. 4401) as amended.
The Library Board of Directors meets on an as-needed basis.
These positions will be filled in a council meeting soon, so do not wait to apply. This is your opportunity to be a part of the solution. If you have any questions about these positions, what they entail, or how to go about applying, please email us at [email protected].
Nov 20 Meeting to Discuss Efforts to Address Poverty in Horsham
Thank You!
As we approach Thanksgiving, a heartfelt thank you to all who have worked with us in this past year:
We have accomplished a lot, grown as a team, and been active, effective participants in one of the most consequential mid-term elections in modern history.
Susan Glover to Keynote November 20th Meeting and Discuss Efforts to Address Poverty in Horsham
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul offers service to the needy and suffering in the tradition of it’s founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, Saint Vincent de Paul. One of the oldest and most successful charitable organizations in the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization of approximately 700,000 people throughout the world who volunteer to seek out and provide person-to-person aid to the poor and needy in 144 countries on five continents. An essential precept of the Society’s work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served.
In Horsham the programs offered by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul include:
●Super Saturdays/Food Pantry – Each Saturday,
members either deliver food to clients in need, or
allow them to “shop” in our donated food pantry
● Guardian Angels/Archangels – Organizes, collects
and distributes gifts and holiday items for needy
families at Christmas and throughout the year
● Project Roadmap – A networking and life-skill
educational program designed to teach clients how
to solve their personal/financial problems
● Financial Assistance – Limited funds are available
to help clients with emergency situations
Susan Glover, President of the Horsham chapter of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, will attend our meeting on this coming Tuesday night, November 20 at 7PM at the Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church at 706 Witmer Road, and discuss the needs of Horsham residents and the programs which are offered by the society to help address these needs.
Attendees are encouraged to bring food donations for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
Welcome to the 2019 Election Cycle
- to flip the Horsham Township council to a Democratic Majority, and
- to bring additional support to our Democratic representative within the Hatboro-Horsham School Board.
- regular attendance at the weekly Executive Committee meetings, which we currently hold on Sunday mornings at Peggy's house at 524 Cedar Hill Road;
- commitment to the team that you will make sure any required work in the committed area is completed promptly, with quality and attention to detail;
- barring unforseen circumstances, fulfilling your mandate through the entire 2019 election cycle.
- Communications
- Recruiting
- Events
- Campaign Management
In Conclusion
As you can see, we have a lot going on.
To succeed in what we are now attempting, historic change within our township, good intentions are not enough.
To succeed, we need your help and active participation.
If this is something you can offer, we are ready for you now.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Malcolm Stanley
Chair, Horsham Dems
Dangerous Case of Donald Trump this Tuesday, GOTV Starts Saturday!
How can I help this week?
- Tuesday: Come to the Horsham Dems October Meeting, learn about the Dangerous Case of Donald Trump, and prepare for Election Day
- Wednesday: Come to the Campaign Office at 714 Bethlehem Pike and help with postcarding and calling people who requested absentee ballots
- Saturday and Sunday: Help us Get Out The Vote by going door to door to ensure Democratic Voters will come to the polls!
Here are the details:
The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump
Horsham Democratic Committee meetings are held at the Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church on Witmer Road beginning at 7PM.
Keynote speaker for the October 16th Meeting:
Howard H. Covitz Ph.D. A.B.P.P. is a contributor to the bestselling book "The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President" (Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Case-Donald-Trump-Psychiatrists-ebook/dp/B07262SJDC/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533522789&sr=1-1).
Attendees are encouraged to bring food donations for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
All of our meetings are now posted on our Facebook Page. Please RSVP, like, and share them with your friends!
It's Crunch Time for Getting Out the Vote!
Donate to the Horsham Democratic Committee
Donations are welcome via our website at https://horshamdems.nationbuilder.com/donate. Money donated now will be used to help elect Democratic Candidates in the elections this fall, and in the Township and School Board elections in 2019.
Poll Greeters Needed
On Election Day when people go their polls to vote, they may need help or have questions about where to go or who the Democratic candidates are they should vote for. To help these voters the Horsham Democratic Committee organizes Poll Greeters who welcome voters at the polling locations and make sure any questions they have are answered.
This is where you come in: we need people to perform this important task. A polling shift can be as short as one hour, and any amount of time spent on this activity is an investment in our democracy. This is a kid-friendly activity, and young people are encouraged to participate in this role.
If you have an hour or more on Election day, and care enough about the outcome of the election to help people at the polls, please call Caryn Leifer at (609) 519-8255.
Will YOU be a Candidate for School Board or Town Council?
The 2019 Municipal and School Board elections are a little more than 14 months away. If you are thinking of running, or know someone who would be a good candidate, now is the time to come forward and begin to prepare. Campaigns will kick off shortly after the November Mid-Term election. There has never been a better time to run for office in Horsham. Will you make a difference?
Upcoming Township Meetings
The next Township Council Meeting is October 22nd.
The next Parks and Recreation Meeting is October 16.
The next Zoning Board meeting is tomorrow November 13.
The next Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting is Oct. 23rd.
All Township meetings are currently being held at the Library on Babylon Road. Check our Facebook Events page for times.
Political Events
MCDC Fall Dinner
Save the Date for the MCDC Annual Fall Dinner - Sunday, October 21, 2018!
Guest Speaker: Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel
480 North Gulph Rd
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Forward This Email
Do you know someone who may be interested in helping us elect Democratic candidates? Please forward this email to them, or have them visit our website at http://www.horshamdems.org/help_out to opt in to our emails and get more involved.
Susan Glover to Keynote November 20th Meeting and Discuss Efforts to Address Poverty in Horsham
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul offers service to the needy and suffering in the tradition of it’s founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, Saint Vincent de Paul. One of the oldest and most successful charitable organizations in the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization of approximately 700,000 people throughout the world who volunteer to seek out and provide person-to-person aid to the poor and needy in 144 countries on five continents. An essential precept of the Society’s work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served.
In Horsham the programs offered by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul include:
●Super Saturdays/Food Pantry – Each Saturday,
members either deliver food to clients in need, or
allow them to “shop” in our donated food pantry
● Guardian Angels/Archangels – Organizes, collects
and distributes gifts and holiday items for needy
families at Christmas and throughout the year
● Project Roadmap – A networking and life-skill
educational program designed to teach clients how
to solve their personal/financial problems
● Financial Assistance – Limited funds are available
to help clients with emergency situations
Susan Glover, President of the Horsham chapter of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, will attend our meeting and discuss the needs of Horsham residents and the programs which are offered by the society to help address these needs.
Attendees are encouraged to bring food donations for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
Schedule for HDC Executive Committee Meetings
The executive committee will be meeting through the summer every Sunday am at 8am, at Peggy Leiby's barn, which is located at 524 Cedar Hill Road. Executive Committee meetings are where we plan events, coordinate activities, and set the direction for the committee. We never have enough people to do all that needs to be done, so all are welcome to attend.
Voter Registration Deadline TOMORROW, Gun Violence Community Assembly, Chasing Absentee Ballots...
How can I help this week?
- Today: Check your voter registration and make sure it is current.
- Also today: Call your friends and ask them if they are registered to vote. Help them to register if help is needed.
Friends don't let friends forget to register to vote.
- Tuesday: Go to the Community Assembly on Gun Violence with Fred Guttenberg in New Hope
- Wednesday, October 10, 4-9 PM: Quality Control on postcards. All the post cards have been written. Now we have to review them to make sure they are ready to go.
- Saturday-Sunday, October 13-14, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Canvass for Sara, Maria and the entire Democratic ticket. Enjoy the fall weather and knock on doors for our candidates.
- Wednesday, October 17, 4-9 PM: Chasing Absentee Ballots. Make calls to Democrats who received absentee ballots to remind them to mail them in. This is really important; the votes don't count if the ballots are not received by the County by Friday, November 2
Here are the details:
#EnoughIsEnough
The #voterregistration deadline is TOMORROW Oct 9 at midnight
Schedule for Horsham Democratic Committee Meetings
Horsham Democratic Committee meetings are held at the Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church on Witmer Road beginning at 7PM.
Keynote speaker for the October 16th Meeting:
Howard H. Covitz Ph.D. A.B.P.P. is a contributor to the bestselling book "The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President" (Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Case-Donald-Trump-Psychiatrists-ebook/dp/B07262SJDC/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533522789&sr=1-1).
Attendees are encouraged to bring food donations for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
All of our meetings are now posted on our Facebook Page. Please RSVP, like, and share them with your friends!
Donate to the Horsham Democratic Committee
Donations are welcome via our website at https://horshamdems.nationbuilder.com/donate. Money donated now will be used to help elect Democratic Candidates in the elections this fall, and in the Township and School Board elections in 2019.
Poll Greeters Needed
On Election Day when people go their polls to vote, they may need help or have questions about where to go or who the Democratic candidates are they should vote for. To help these voters the Horsham Democratic Committee organizes Poll Greeters who welcome voters at the polling locations and make sure any questions they have are answered.
This is where you come in: we need people to perform this important task. A polling shift can be as short as one hour, and any amount of time spent on this activity is an investment in our democracy. This is a kid-friendly activity, and young people are encouraged to participate in this role.
If you have an hour or more on Election day, and care enough about the outcome of the election to help people at the polls, please call Caryn Leifer at (609) 519-8255.
Canvassing for the Environment a BIG SUCCESS
It was a full house on Sunday morning as Democrats came to canvass with Maria and Sara with backing from the League of Conservation Voters. As we get closer to Election day the numbers of people coming to help out continue to grow.
Will YOU be a Candidate for School Board or Town Council?
The 2019 Municipal and School Board elections are a little more than 14 months away. If you are thinking of running, or know someone who would be a good candidate, now is the time to come forward and begin to prepare. Campaigns will kick off shortly after the November Mid-Term election. There has never been a better time to run for office in Horsham. Will you make a difference?
Upcoming Township Meetings
The next Township Council Meeting is this Wednesday, Oct 10.
The next Parks and Recreation Meeting is October 16.
The next Township Planning Commission Meeting is October 2nd.
The next Zoning Board meeting is tomorrow October 9th.
The next Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting is Oct. 23rd.
All Township meetings are currently being held at the Library on Babylon Road. Check our Facebook Events page for times.
Political Events
Sunday, October 14 (1-3pm) Conshohocken Fundraiser Women in the House (and Senate). Address provided upon RSVP. Please join Turn PA Blue and Rep. Mary Jo Daleyin supporting three amazing Montco candidates: Maria Collett (SD 10), Liz Hanbidge (HD 61), Sara Johnson Rothman (HD 150). You can purchase tickets here.
MCDC Fall Dinner
Save the Date for the MCDC Annual Fall Dinner - Sunday, October 21, 2018!
Guest Speaker: Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel
480 North Gulph Rd
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Forward This Email
Do you know someone who may be interested in helping us elect Democratic candidates? Please forward this email to them, or have them visit our website at http://www.horshamdems.org/help_out to opt in to our emails and get more involved.
Community Events
State Board of Education Special Education Feedback Sessions
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October 3, 2018
- 10:00 a.m.– Noon (registration deadline September 28 at Noon)
- Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3
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October 9, 2018
- 10:00 a.m. – Noon (registration deadline October 4 at Noon)
- Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23
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November 1, 2018
- Harrisburg
- Noon – 2PM (registration deadline October 29 at Noon)
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If you would like to sponsor the Horsham Democratic Committee, or advertise in this space, please contact us at [email protected]. All sponsorship in accordance with applicable Political Donation rules...
What you can do this week to TURN PA BLUE
Wednesday, October 10, 4-9 PM: Quality Control on postcards. All the post cards have been written. Now we have to review them to make sure they are ready to go. Come to Campaign Headquarter, 714 N. Bethlehem Pike, 19002 and help us review cards to be sure they are legible, mention the correct candidate, etc.
Saturday-Sunday, October 13-14, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Canvass for Sara, Maria and the entire Democratic ticket. Enjoy the fall weather and knock on doors for our candidates. We are heading for the home stretch, so spend a few hours working to make change happen. Pick up materials and get trained at the Coordinated Campaign Headquarters, 714 N. Bethlehem Pike, 19002
Wednesday, October 17, 4-9 PM: Chasing Absentee Ballots. Come to Campaign Headquarters, 714 N. Bethlehem Pike, 19002, and make calls to Democrats who received absentee ballots to remind them to mail them in. This is really important; the votes don't count if the ballots are not received by the County by Friday, November 2
Susan Glover to Keynote November Meeting and Discuss Efforts to Address Poverty in Horsham
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul offers service to the needy and suffering in the tradition of it’s founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, Saint Vincent de Paul. One of the oldest and most successful charitable organizations in the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization of approximately 700,000 people throughout the world who volunteer to seek out and provide person-to-person aid to the poor and needy in 144 countries on five continents. An essential precept of the Society’s work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served.
In Horsham the programs offered by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul include:
●Super Saturdays/Food Pantry – Each Saturday,
members either deliver food to clients in need, or
allow them to “shop” in our donated food pantry
● Guardian Angels/Archangels – Organizes, collects
and distributes gifts and holiday items for needy
families at Christmas and throughout the year
● Project Roadmap – A networking and life-skill
educational program designed to teach clients how
to solve their personal/financial problems
● Financial Assistance – Limited funds are available
to help clients with emergency situations
Susan Glover, President of the Horsham chapter of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, will attend our meeting and discuss the needs of Horsham residents and the programs which are offered by the society to help address these needs.
Attendees are encouraged to bring food donations for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
Schedule for HDC Executive Committee Meetings
The executive committee will be meeting through the summer every Sunday am at 8am, at Peggy Leiby's barn, which is located at 524 Cedar Hill Road. Executive Committee meetings are where we plan events, coordinate activities, and set the direction for the committee. We never have enough people to do all that needs to be done, so all are welcome to attend.
Water on Agenda at Council tonight, Walk for the Environment this weekend
How can I help this week?
- Tonight at 6PM: Join Madeleine Dean, Congressional Candidate in PA 4, for an Equality Phone Bank
- Tonight at 7PM: Go to the Horsham library and get an update on the water situation.
- Wednesday: Go the Joint Campaign Office from 4-9 and postcard for candidates
- Saturday: have coffee with the candidates, then walk door to door for the Environment in Horsham
Here is what you need to know:
JOIN HRC PA & THE PA DEMS -- AND CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE MADELEINE DEAN (CD 4) -- FOR AN EQUALITY VOTER PHONEBANK IN SUPPORT OF DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
MADELEINE DEAN * SCOTT WALLACE * MARIA COLLETT * ANDREW DIXON * STEVE MALAGARI * LIZ HANBIDGE * LAUREN LAREAU * MEREDITH BUCK * SARA JOHNSON ROTHMAN * REPRESENTATIVE MARY JO DALEY
OCTOBER 1 6-8 PM
COORDINATED CAMPAIGN OFFICE
714 N BETHLEHEM PIKE SUITE 200 AMBLER PA 19002
Knock on Doors to Protect The Environment: Oct. 6th and Oct. 7th
Attention Horsham Dems!! Next weekend all the campaigns are converging to blanket Horsham with door-to-door canvassing. It will be a great time to join with our neighbors and friends and spread the word about our great candidates. If you have never canvassed before, check this out to see how rewarding it can be http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODN/PhiladelphiaInquirer/Default.aspx
The Environmental Defense Fund was founded on October 6th, 1967. Their first mission? Stop the use of DDT which was harming Eagles! Swoop would be proud!
Unfortunately, Horsham Township, Upper Dublin and surrounding areas are FIGHTING TODAY FOR CLEAN DRINKING WATER because of contamination from firefighting foams used on the local military bases.
Come join us as we KNOCK ON DOORS in Horsham Saturday Oct. 6th and Sunday Oct. 7th to educate residents on this issue and promote Sara Johnson Rothman for State Rep and Maria Collett for State Senate. These candidates have made clean drinking water a priority and their combined endorsements include environmental groups such as Sierra Club, Food & Water PAC and League of Conservation Voters.
Sign up here: https://events.mobilizeamerica.io/padems/event/28671/
Note: The Eagles game is at 4:30pm on Sunday.
Schedule for Horsham Democratic Committee Meetings
Horsham Democratic Committee meetings are held at the Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church on Witmer Road beginning at 7PM.
Keynote speaker for the October 16th Meeting:
Howard H. Covitz Ph.D. A.B.P.P. is a contributor to the bestselling book "The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President" (Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Case-Donald-Trump-Psychiatrists-ebook/dp/B07262SJDC/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533522789&sr=1-1).
All of our meetings are now posted on our Facebook Page. Please RSVP, like, and share them with your friends!
Donate to the Horsham Democratic Committee
Donations are welcome via our website at https://horshamdems.nationbuilder.com/donate. Money donated now will be used to help elect Democratic Candidates in the elections this fall, and in the Township and School Board elections in 2019.
Water was on the Agenda at our Committee Meeting on Tuesday September 25 at 7PM
The September meeting of the Horsham Democratic Committee was held at the Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church on Witmer Road beginning at 7PM.
Our keynote speaker this month was Kyle Bagenstose, an environmental reporter on The Intelligencer's investigative team. He also writes for the Bucks County Courier Times and covers environmental issues in Bucks and eastern Montgomery Counties. For the past two years he has extensively covered major drinking water contamination along the BuxMont border stemming from the use of firefighting foams at area military bases.
Kyle provided the Committee with an update on what is known about the sources of water pollution on the bases, why the process of beginning a cleanup is taking so long, and the multiple areas investigative focus he will be maintaining over the coming months.
Horsham Council receives regular updates on the quality of water in Horsham. The next update is TONIGHT at the Horsham Council meeting at 7PM. An update on the water issue is the major item on the agenda.
Scott Wallace Attended the Horsham Democratic Committee Meeting
Also attending the meeting was Scott Wallace, the Democratic candidate in the 1st Congressional District. Scott spoke about his roots in Bucks County, the national importance of the race for the 1st Congressional District, and made sure to ask everyone for their support.
A significant portion of Horsham, including all areas west of Keith Valley Road, Kohler Parks, and Tennis Avenue, lie within the 1st Congressional District. Scott Wallace is facing well funded opponents flush with outside PAC money. Here is an ad where he discusses his opponent:
Horsham Democratic Committee endorses Scott Wallace and encourages you to actively support his candidacy through volunteer efforts, and by voting for him on election day.
Poll Greeters Needed
On Election Day when people go their polls to vote, they may need help or have questions about where to go or who the Democratic candidates are they should vote for. To help these voters the Horsham Democratic Committee organizes Poll Greeters who welcome voters at the polling locations and make sure any questions they have are answered.
This is where you come in: we need people to perform this important task. A polling shift can be as short as one hour, and any amount of time spent on this activity is an investment in our democracy. This is a kid-friendly activity, and young people are encouraged to participate in this role.
If you have an hour or more on Election day, and care enough about the outcome of the election to help people at the polls, please call Caryn Leifer at (609) 519-8255.
Will YOU be a Candidate for School Board or Town Council?
The 2019 Municipal and School Board elections are a little more than 14 months away. If you are thinking of running, or know someone who would be a good candidate, now is the time to come forward and begin to prepare. Campaigns will kick off shortly after the November Mid-Term election. There has never been a better time to run for office in Horsham. Will you make a difference?
Upcoming Township Meetings
The next Township Council Meeting is TONIGHT at 7PM. Here is the agenda:
This meeting is basically a water update and all are encouraged to attend.
The next Parks and Recreation Meeting is October 16.
The next Township Planning Commission Meeting is October 2nd.
The next Zoning Board meeting is October 9th.
All Township meetings are currently being held at the Library on Babylon Road. Check our Facebook Events page for times.
Political Events
Sunday, October 14 (1-3pm) Conshohocken Fundraiser Women in the House (and Senate). Address provided upon RSVP. Please join Turn PA Blue and Rep. Mary Jo Daleyin supporting three amazing Montco candidates: Maria Collett (SD 10), Liz Hanbidge (HD 61), Sara Johnson Rothman (HD 150). You can purchase tickets here.
MCDC Fall Dinner
Save the Date for the MCDC Annual Fall Dinner - Sunday, October 21, 2018!
Guest Speaker: Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel
480 North Gulph Rd
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Forward This Email
Do you know someone who may be interested in helping us elect Democratic candidates? Please forward this email to them, or have them visit our website at http://www.horshamdems.org/help_out to opt in to our emails and get more involved.
Community Events
#IntelligentLives Event Tonight!
Join the Upper Dublin Democratic Committee in conjunction with State Representative Candidates Sara Johnson Rothman, Daryl Boling, and Ben Sanchez to announce that they are bringing #IntelligentLives to AMC 309 Cinemas in North Wales, PA on October 1, 2018. The screening will begin at 7:30 pm and will be followed by a discussion with the candidates and guests from the intellectual disability advocacy community.
Seating is limited; please reserve your tickets at bit.ly/2xymXkz today!
Proceeds to benefit efforts that support local young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential.
“By telling these remarkable stories we are striving for greater awareness and acceptance of disability as a natural part of our diversity as human beings”
-Dan Habib, Producer & Director of the new thought-provoking documentary INTELLIGENT LIVES.
This film is opening doors as it captures an emerging paradigm in which people who have accessed supports can successfully participate in general education, college, integrated employment, and relationships.
Learn more and watch the trailer at intelligentlives.org
State Board of Education Special Education Feedback Sessions
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October 3, 2018
- 10:00 a.m.– Noon (registration deadline September 28 at Noon)
- Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3
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October 9, 2018
- 10:00 a.m. – Noon (registration deadline October 4 at Noon)
- Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23
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November 1, 2018
- Harrisburg
- Noon – 2PM (registration deadline October 29 at Noon)
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If you would like to sponsor the Horsham Democratic Committee, or advertise in this space, please contact us at [email protected]. All sponsorship in accordance with applicable Political Donation rules...
What you can do this week to TURN PA BLUE
Coffee with the Candidates (And Some Postcarding!) October 6th
Coffee, conversation and postcarding!
Please join Maria Collett for PA Senate, Liz Hanbidge for State Rep and Sara Johnson for State Rep for coffee, conversation, questions and postcarding on Saturday morning October 6th at their campaign headquarters.
Coffee, snacks and all postcards provided!
Open Office Hours
The office is open! We will be canvassing, phone banking, texting, and writing postcards.
Come join us!
Friday, October 5, 2018
Noon-5 PM
Come help get ready for the weekend's canvassing, write postcards, help out in other ways.
Schedule for HDC Executive Committee Meetings
The executive committee will be meeting through the summer every Sunday am at 8am, at Peggy Leiby's barn, which is located at 524 Cedar Hill Road. Executive Committee meetings are where we plan events, coordinate activities, and set the direction for the committee. We never have enough people to do all that needs to be done, so all are welcome to attend.
#BelieveSurvivors, Be A Poll Greeter, and Big Meeting This Tuesday
How can I help this week?
- Monday: At 1 p.m. EST Monday, join a national walk-out to show support for Dr. Blasey Ford.
- Tuesday: Come to the Horsham Dems Monthly Meeting with Keynote by Investigative Reporter Kyle Bagenstose about Water Issues in Horsham
- Wednesday: Call Super Dems and ask them to show their support with lawn signs
- Thursday (or any day, really) Call Caryn Leifer at (609) 519-8255 and offer to be a poll greeter on Election Day Nov 6th
- Friday: Postcard at the Joint Campaign office on Bethlehem Pike
- Saturday and Sunday: Go Door to Door and help the campaigns reach voters in Horsham with their messages.
Here is what you need to know:
Water on the Agenda at our Committee Meeting on Tuesday September 25 at 7PM
The September meeting of the Horsham Democratic Committee will be held at the Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church on Witmer Road beginning at 7PM.
Our keynote speaker this month is Kyle Bagenstose, an environmental reporter on The Intelligencer's investigative team. He also writes for the Bucks County Courier Times and covers environmental issues in Bucks and eastern Montgomery Counties. For the past two years he has extensively covered major drinking water contamination along the BuxMont border stemming from the use of firefighting foams at area military bases. He also regularly writes on pollution, development, industry, wildlife, and environmental policy issues. He has won 10 journalism awards in the past two years, including a national award for in-depth reporting from the Society of Environmental Journalists.
#BelieveSurvivors
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford has bravely come forward and shared her story about her sexual assault at the hands of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Even though Dr. Blasey Ford has repeatedly stated her desire to testify and bravely share her story, Senate Republicans are doing everything they can to shame, bully, and force her to testify under their unacceptable, inappropriate conditions.
At 1 p.m. EST Monday, join us for a national walk-out to show our support for Dr. Blasey Ford. All you need to do is wear black and walk out - of your home, your office, your classroom, wherever you are - and post a picture to your social media with the hashtag #BelieveSurvivors.
If you can’t walk out, you can show your support by posting a video or a picture to this event. Help spread the word: we believe Dr. Blasey Ford. We believe survivors.
Super Dems Yard Sign Blitz
Wednesday, September 26, 4-9 PM. Come on down to campaign headquarters and call Super Dems to place yard signs on key roads, build our email list and recruit volunteers. These will be calls to known supporters. People are happy to put up yard signs IF WE ASK THEM! 714 N Bethlehem Pike, Suite 200, Ambler 19002
Donate to the Horsham Democratic Committee
Donations are welcome via our website at https://horshamdems.nationbuilder.com/donate. Money donated now will be used to help elect Democratic Candidates in the elections this fall, and in the Township and School Board elections in 2019.
Poll Greeters Needed
On Election Day when people go their polls to vote, they may need help or have questions about where to go or who the Democratic candidates are they should vote for. To help these voters the Horsham Democratic Committee organizes Poll Greeters who welcome voters at the polling locations and make sure any questions they have are answered.
This is where you come in: we need people to perform this important task. A polling shift can be as short as one hour, and any amount of time spent on this activity is an investment in our democracy. This is a kid-friendly activity, and young people are encouraged to participate in this role.
If you have an hour or more on Election day, and care enough about the outcome of the election to help people at the polls, please call Caryn Leifer at (609) 519-8255.
Upcoming Township Meetings
The next Township Council Meeting is September 24th.
The next Parks and Recreation Meeting is October 16.
The next Township Planning Commission Meeting is October 2nd.
The next Zoning Board meeting is October 9th.
All Township meetings are currently being held at the Library on Babylon Road. Check our Facebook Events page for times.
Will YOU be a Candidate for School Board or Town Council?
The 2019 Municipal and School Board elections are a little more than 14 months away. If you are thinking of running, or know someone who would be a good candidate, now is the time to come forward and begin to prepare. Campaigns will kick off shortly after the November Mid-Term election. There has never been a better time to run for office in Horsham. Will you make a difference?
Political Events
Sunday, October 14 (1-3pm) Conshohocken Fundraiser Women in the House (and Senate). Address provided upon RSVP. Please join Turn PA Blue and Rep. Mary Jo Daleyin supporting three amazing Montco candidates: Maria Collett (SD 10), Liz Hanbidge (HD 61), Sara Johnson Rothman (HD 150). You can purchase tickets here.
MCDC Fall Dinner
Save the Date for the MCDC Annual Fall Dinner - Sunday, October 21, 2018!
Guest Speaker: Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel
480 North Gulph Rd
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Forward This Email
Do you know someone who may be interested in helping us elect Democratic candidates? Please forward this email to them, or have them visit our website at http://www.horshamdems.org/help_out to opt in to our emails and get more involved.
Community Events
#BIGGive
Attention, Horsham Dems! Cradles to Crayons is collecting donations in counties across our area for their most critical collection of the year, The #BIGGive as supported by PECO!
Please donate new and gently used items for local children living in poverty.
More Information: https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/philadelphia/take-action/big-give/.
Items they accept and most need right now: https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/philadelphia/take-action/donate-goods/items-we-accept/
WHEN: SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 10 am - 1 pm
Drop off donations on Saturday, September 29 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Collection sites listed at the link above). Year round collection sites (including some in Horsham and Hatboro) at https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/philadelphia/take-action/donate-goods/find-local-drop-off/
Autumn weather in our region can transition quickly from summer sun to winter frost. Every year at this time, we see a surge in KidPack requests for local children in need. As we head into our Gear Up for Winter campaign, we need to re-stock the warehouse with children’s essentials to carry us through the coming months. You can help.
PECO® has partnered with Cradles to Crayons to sponsor the BIG GIVE, a multi-county collection day that benefits low income and homeless children across the Greater Philadelphia region. In our Giving Factory warehouse, we’ll process these collected items with our “Quality=Dignity” motto in mind, then hand-select items to create and distribute packages for specific kids.
For you, it’s extra stuff. For a child in need, it’s essential. Please donate on September 29
#IntelligentLives
Join the Upper Dublin Democratic Committee in conjunction with State Representative Candidates Sara Johnson Rothman, Daryl Boling, and Ben Sanchez to announce that they are bringing #IntelligentLives to AMC 309 Cinemas in North Wales, PA on October 1, 2018. The screening will begin at 7:30 pm and will be followed by a discussion with the candidates and guests from the intellectual disability advocacy community.
Seating is limited; please reserve your tickets at bit.ly/2xymXkz today!
Proceeds to benefit efforts that support local young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential.
“By telling these remarkable stories we are striving for greater awareness and acceptance of disability as a natural part of our diversity as human beings”
-Dan Habib, Producer & Director of the new thought-provoking documentary INTELLIGENT LIVES.
This film is opening doors as it captures an emerging paradigm in which people who have accessed supports can successfully participate in general education, college, integrated employment, and relationships.
Learn more and watch the trailer at intelligentlives.org
State Board of Education Special Education Feedback Sessions
-
October 3, 2018
- 10:00 a.m.– Noon (registration deadline September 28 at Noon)
- Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3
-
October 9, 2018
- 10:00 a.m. – Noon (registration deadline October 4 at Noon)
- Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23
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November 1, 2018
- Harrisburg
- Noon – 2PM (registration deadline October 29 at Noon)
This Space Available
If you would like to sponsor the Horsham Democratic Committee, or advertise in this space, please contact us at [email protected]. All sponsorship in accordance with applicable Political Donation rules...
What you can do this week to TURN PA BLUE
Wednesday, September 26, 4-9 PM. Come on down to campaign headquarters and call Super Dems to place yard signs on key roads, build our email list and recruit volunteers. These will be call to known supporters. People are happy to put up yard signs IF WE ASK THEM! 714 N Bethlehem Pike, Suite 200, Ambler 19002
Friday, September 28, Noon-5PM. Lend a hand a campaign headquarters. Help get canvassing packages ready, do some post carding, make some calls, whatever's needed. 714 N Bethlehem Pike, Suite 200, Ambler 19002
Saturday and Sunday, September 29-30, 10 AM- 3PM. CANVASS, CANVASS, CANVASS. We are off to the great start. We have knocked on all the targeted doors in Horsham once, and now its time to for a second pass to catch people we missed. 714 N Bethlehem Pike, Suite 200, Ambler 19002
Schedule for Horsham Democratic Committee Meetings
Horsham Democratic Committee meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of every month until the General Election: EXCEPTION: Tuesday, Sept 25 (to avoid conflicting with Yom Kippur on our regular 3rd Tuesday date, the 18th), and October 16. All Meetings will be held at the Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church on Witmer Road beginning at 7PM.
Keynote speakers:
October 16th Meeting:
Howard H. Covitz Ph.D. A.B.P.P. is a contributor to the bestselling book "The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President" (Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Case-Donald-Trump-Psychiatrists-ebook/dp/B07262SJDC/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533522789&sr=1-1).
All of our meetings are now posted on our Facebook Page. Please RSVP, like, and share them with your friends!
Schedule for HDC Executive Committee Meetings
The executive committee will be meeting through the summer every Sunday am at 8am, at Peggy Leiby's barn, which is located at 524 Cedar Hill Road. Executive Committee meetings are where we plan events, coordinate activities, and set the direction for the committee. We never have enough people to do all that needs to be done, so all are welcome to attend.
