Georgia Federation of Democratic Women

Written by: Carol Chapman on Jun 10, 2007 3:16 PM EDT

Linked to groups: GA. Federation of Democratic Women

On April 21, 2007, the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women elected a new group of officers.  Mary Modena, President of the Bibb Democratic Women heads a terrific and dedicated team. The Federation has several chapters throughout Georgia but is always looking for volunteers who will form new chapters in their counties or would like to join as at large members. 

Contact ktina1@windstream.net if you have any questions or visit the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women Grapevine for announcements of events throughout Georgia. 

 Carol Chapman

carol_chapman@earthlink.net

Activities this month

Written by: Carol Chapman on Aug 14, 2006 10:24 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Cobb County Democracy For America

Hi Member,

I would like to direct your attention to the files section at
www.dfalink.com/cobbcounty...

I have uploaded several files of flyers for activities this month.

August 17 at 7 pm is a rally co hosted by several groups at 1375 Peachtree Street, Atlanta (The Madison Grill).

This weekend. Ongoing Phone Banking for Darryl Wilson, Ruth Levy and Steve Sinton. Send a dfalink message to David Lombrozo if you wish to volunteer.

August 25 at 1pm is the Women's Equality Rally. Carol Chapman will be a speaker. It's on the South Capitol Steps. Please come out and support Women's Rights and ERA. Further info at www.4era.com

August 26 is the Cobb Democratic Women's Field trip. See flyer. Contact Beverly McMurray at btmcmurray@comcast.net or call 7704266916.

Also volunteers are needed for the North Georgia Fair. Contact Carol Stephens at artkappa@earthlink.net

Carol Chapman
dfalink host Cobb County

Cancelled! Tonight's Meetup at Starbuck's Cancelled

Written by: Carol Chapman on Aug 1, 2006 2:54 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Cobb County Democracy For America

Hi Member,

Due to lack of RSVP's, tonight's meeting at Starbuck's is cancelled. We will try again for Saturday.

Carol Chapman

GFDW General Information

Written by: Carol Chapman on Aug 1, 2006 1:45 AM EDT

Linked to groups: GA. Federation of Democratic Women

The GFDW is a statewide group formed in the 1970's and an affiliate of the National Federation of Democratic Women

There are three types of membership

1) As a member of an affiliate chapter or potential affiliate chapter in Bibb, Cobb, Coweta, Fayette, and Middle Georgia. Chapters usually request dues of $15 ($4 to GFDW)

2) As a volunteer forming a potential chapter (email c.chapman@att.net) for further information

3) As an at large member. Membership dues is $12. See files - Membership form.

Attend DFA Meeting on August 1!

Written by: Carol Chapman on Jul 29, 2006 8:42 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Cobb County Democracy For America

Dear Member,

Please attend DFA Meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP at:

www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=998...

What: DFA Meeting
When: Tuesday, August 1, 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Starbucks
440 Ernest Barrett Pkwy
Kennesaw GA 30144

Starbuck's is located just outside Town Center Mall in the shopping center with the Honey Baked Ham sign, Provinoes and Kinkos. Bring cell phones, and walking shoes. Maps, lists etc. will be provided.

If you can't make our meeting and want to volunteer Check http://www.democrats.org for the event in Cobb and the event in North Fulton.

Carol Chapman
dfalink host Cobb County.

Turnout is LIght Your Vote can make a difference

Written by: Carol Chapman on Jul 18, 2006 1:42 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Cobb County Democracy For America

Hi Member

Turnout is light today. The polling places in North House district 32 are almost empty and reports are coming in with candidate emails saying turnout is light. So your Vote can make a difference. To double check your polling place go here:

www.sos.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/loca...

Remember we have statewide races and a contested Democratic Primary in Congressional District 13 between incumbant David Scott and Donzella James. Please look closely at David Scott's voting record before voting.

www.vote-smart.org/bio.php?can_i...

Also, the Cobb Democrats Network Clubs, our sister group has a poll. Results will only be announced at the Cobb DFA meeting at Starbucks on Town Center Mall this month.

To take the short (only 4 little questions) survey go here:

www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=538...

Thanks for all you do,

Carol

7/12 Debates

Written by: Carol Chapman on Jul 13, 2006 3:47 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Cobb County Democracy For America

Hi Member

I've received a lot of email telling me who won the debate tonight. Though, I respect all those who have sent out these emails. I beg to disagree. I think Georgia Democrats won the debate tonight.

This was a debate about issues and ideas and about the reality of what Georgia faces moving forward. It was also a tribute to American Democracy, because standing on that stage tonight was a Georgia Lt. Governor, a GA. SOS and a WWII veteran and an ordinary citizen who is running an issue based campaign. They treated each other as equals and in so doing "we the people" might have a better reason to take a look at the two candidates who are not frontrunners and the issues that drive them.

Whoever, GA. Democrats chose, Mark Taylor or Cathy Cox I hope they to take a second look at Separation of Church and State and Voting Rights and an appropriate Voting record for recount or verification. One thing is certain for me after watching tonight's debate, a Cox or Taylor Victory on July 18 is a Victory for Georgia Democrats.

Who do you think won the debate? Vote at

www.dfalink.com/cobbcounty...

and then put your comments on the Blog.

Carol Chapman

Dinner and a Movie

Written by: Carol Chapman on Jun 16, 2006 1:26 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Cobb County Democracy For America

Fellow Democrats,


DO TO ILLNESS THERE WILL BE NO MEETUP TONIGHT. DINNER AND A
MOVIE IS RESCHEDULED AND WILL BE POSTED THIS WEEK.

If you would like to see "An inconvenient truth" here is the
address and movie times.


AMC Barrett Commons 24
2600 Cobb Place Lane, NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
404-816-4262

12:20 2:55 5:30 8:05 10:35

Carol Chapman

Urgent Urgent Vote now

Written by: Carol Chapman on Jun 16, 2006 1:21 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Cobb County Democracy For America

Hi Member,

If you have not yet voted for Steve Sinton please do so Now. We are so close. If you have any friends, groups or email lists and have not already done so then please send the following message.


Fellow Democrats,

Steve Sinton, candidate for the 6th Congressional District was one of 33 congressional candidates running in one of 417
Congressional District that had at least one local DFA group to be in a national "Vote Off" The top 5 as of today at 5pm will advance to the next round.

Steve met the initial criteria. He is running against a
Republican incumbent or open seat and he is a fiscally
responsible Democrat. The other criteria was support of
grassroots as shown through the local group. Cobb Democracy For America recommended Steve highly in
it's reports back to DFA national and wrote comments to that
effect on Steve's dfalink Campaign Page.

www.dfalink.com/campaign.php?id=...

Steve made the first 33. Now he needs everyone's help to
advance. SO VOTE NOW

www.democracyforamerica.com/hous...

Then follow the results of the top 15 (He is now in the top 10)
at

www.blogforamerica.com...

After the top five advance there will be another vote off. The
winner gets a little financial contribution but also gets a
vote of confidence from one of the strongest grassroots
organizations in the country. DFA sends out info about this
candidate and their support and why to over half a million
americans.

Steve Sinton is a founder of Air America Radio and is running
in Newt Gingrich's old District. This is a really good way
to show the Republicans that Georgia is not all red and so
called "safe" seats aren't all that safe. Read about DFA A
list candidates at

www.democracyforamerica.com...

Meeting, odds and ends

Written by: Carol Chapman on Jun 9, 2006 9:44 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Cobb County Democracy For America

Hi Member,

Wednesday was an eventful meeting. 7 attended the Cool Beans meeting. We had a lawyer, and two political science majors there to help in our discussion about becoming a PAC or joining Georgia For Democracy or staying the way we are.
We also discussed the new Gore film on the environment and will be sending out stuff on "Dinner and a movie" in the next couple of days. It opens next week here in Kennesaw. If you weren't with us during the 2004 election, what we did was get together and wear Democratic stuff and have dinner and go to a movie with political tones (Fahrenheit 911 for example) then stand and let people approach and give out buttons or stickers. I will have Democratic stickers available. This builds interest and the group.

Because of the Fourth of July I have moved the monthly meeting to July 6th. Let me know if that's to soon.

Also, if you haven't already please think about putting a vote in for Steve Sinton Thank you Betty and David for sending out those emails. I think they are helping.

www.democracyforamerica.com/hous...

Also, our friends over at Georgia For Democracy/Decatur are supporting three wonderful candidates including Allan Burns who is running for Congress in the 7th Congressional District. Please look at their websites and if you would like to voice your support. The link to GFD/Decatur is

www.dfalink.com/group.php?id=421...


Carol Chapman