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PAST MEETING - ANNOUNCEMENTS

JULY MEETING
Climate Change with John Gage

​Wednesday July 14th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

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John Gage, NH State Coordinator of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Windham resident, will discuss the science, economics, policy options, and politics of climate change. 
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Join us for this important conversation!

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Click the image above to learn more about the local chapter of CCL.
Our climate in New Hampshire is moving northward 30 feet a day (2 miles a year) due to human activities, mainly the burning of fossil fuels around the globe. Fundamental chemical and physical properties that local plants, animals, and infrastructure rely on are changing in ways that we can not undo. As the Biden Administration considers policy options to address climate change, considerations of effectiveness, equity, political viability, and global reach are of primary concern.
​After
, we will discuss the August social, the Windham Audit, etc... 
JUNE MEETING
​​Saving Our Democracy with Olivia Zink
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Money-in-politics, voting rights, redistricting, and/or other democracy reform legislation are moving in Concord and Washington DC. Come learn about the good and bad of these bills and what actions you can take to make a difference.

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Olivia Zink is the Executive Director of Open Democracy Action, a non-partisan pro voter organization. Olivia is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Sustainable Living, and a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a master’s degree in Community Economic Development. She is currently serving as the Interim Mayor in the City of Franklin.

MAY MEETING
Issues facing the Executive Council with Cinde Warmington


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Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington shared the major issues facing the Executive Council from her perspective as the ONLY Democratic member of the Council. She included a discussion of the current attack on public education happening in Concord. 
Cinde Warmington is a health care advocate and Executive Councilor for District 2, which includes 49 communities from Keene and Cheshire County in the west, to Dover, Durham, and Strafford County in the east. On the Executive Council, Cinde is committed to lowering barriers to quality health care, protecting fundamental rights including reproductive rights and voting rights, and ensuring a quality public education for every child in our state.

Connect with Councilor Warmington:
Cinde Warmington for New Hampshire Executive Council District 2
​Contact Councilor Councilor Cinde Warmington | District 2 | New Hampshire Executive Council (nh.gov)

APRIL MEETING
Progress Report: Inside the NH State House with Leah Cohen
What's happening at the State House this year?

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Granite State Progress provided an overview of major bills of interest, the key players, and opportunities for advocacy and accountability. The overview included actions taken by the Governor, Executive Council, Senate, and House, and select Commissioners. 
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Presenter: Leah Cohen, Media and Digital Organizer for Granite State Progress.

MARCH MEETING
Biennial Caucus for the purpose of Electing Officers and Delegates
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Guest Speaker Larry Drake, Chair of the Rockingham County Democrats

Please welcome our new officers:
  • Chair: Valerie Roman (former Vice Chair)
  • Vice Chair: Kenna McLeod
  • Secretary: Cathy Souter
  • Treasurer: Karen Clark (returning officer)

​Delegates are Kristi St. Laurent, Ellen McCahon, Jim Bull and Jennifer Stitt.
JANUARY MEETING
Surveys and Statistics with Tony Roman
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​Many thanks to Tony Roman for sharing his survey and statistics knowledge with us at the January meeting.

DECEMBER MEETING
​New Hampshire Politics with Emmett Soldati

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​The Windems and Salem Dems welcomed Emmett Soldati in December. The meeting was a shared event with Salem. Emmett shared his hard-earned perspectives on politics and New Hampshire. Check out his website ​emmettsoldati.com/ and this recent Letter to the Editor.


Check out his website if you missed his presentation.

MAY MEETING
Voting Rights and Absentee Ballots with Liz Tentarelli
May's meeting featured Liz Tentarelli, President of the New Hampshire League of Women Voters.  She filled us in on voting rights legislation in NH and provisions for absentee ballot voting for the Fall elections. 

​You can find the NH League of Women Voters online www.lwvnh.org.
APRIL MEETING
US Supreme Court - History, Make-up, Reforms with Attorney Maggie Goodlander
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​Many thanks to our April guest speaker, Attorney Maggie Goodlander for speaking on her experiences with SCOTUS and her perspective on the current and future courts - with some voting rights issues thrown in!  It was a great discussion with a good turn-out.  Thanks to all who participated.

DECEMBER MEETING
Executive Council Candidate - Mindi Messmer

•Former NH State House Representative, Rye and New Castle. •Scientist/Advocate. •Co-Founder New Hampshire Safe Water Alliance. •Science-based policy resulting in environmental protections on air and water.
​•Successful record of fighting for her constituents and all of New Hampshire.

Visit Mindi's Website

NOVEMBER MEETING
Democracy Crisis with Adam Eichen

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​Author and activist Adam Eichen spoke regarding not only the crises impacting our democracy, but real and practical solutions to strengthen it and protect voting & elections.  We were joined by the Salem Dems for this special topic.

OCTOBER MEETING

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​About 25 people met up at Club14 to hear from Mike DiTommaso of the Raymond Dems & Admiral Joe Sestak, Presidential candidate.  Thanks to Club14 for having us!

SEPTEMBER MEETING

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​The September meeting was attended by over 25 people. The topic was gerrymandering and voter suppression with speakers from Open Democracy.  Check out their informative website.

Windham Democratic Town Committee        Windham, NH        Valerie Roman, Chair.
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