Online Petitions to Strengthen Public Option/ Upcoming Events

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Lynn Buffington

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Dec 6, 2009, 4:30:12 PM12/6/09
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Please consider signing two online petitions to strengthen the public option:

If you haven't already:  Doctors for America Petition (This physicians' group would like patients (that's all of us!) to stand with them; if you are not a health care provider just check the box "community member.").
http://www.standwithdoctors.org/

New one, sponsored by Howard Dean's group, Democracy for America:
http://www.democracyforamerica.com/activities/258

You might be interested in Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown's standing up for a strong public option:
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/national_world/stories/2009/12/06/dcghea.html?sid=101

Upcoming Events:

 1.  Mon, Dec 7, 7:00 PM, Montgomery Cty Democrats for A Stronger America Yearly Review & Holiday Party, Montgomery Cty Dem. Party HQ, 131 Wilkinson St, Dayton, 45402.  This group will celebrate its past and plan its future; bring festive snack to share. Contact 299-7536, dems4stron...@yahoo.co


2. . Wed, Dec 9, 7:00PM,  Jennifer Brunner's Women's Forum Panel Discussion, Join Jennifer Brunner and a panel of local women on "how we can make a difference and influence Washington to develop comprehensive policies regarding women's healthcare, elder care, and child care."   Dayton Public Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, 45402.  More info at link:  http://jenniferbrunner.com/page/s/womensforums   (Jennifer Brunner is Ohio Secretary of State and a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate;  Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher is also a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate;   if I become aware of any Lee Fisher events in our area, I will be happy to include them in future emails). 

2.  Sat, Dec 12, 5:00 PM, Greene Cty Democratic Party Holiday Party with Silent Auction and Adopt a Family Donations, Greene Cty Dem HQ, 87 East Main Street, Xenia, 45385 Link:  http://www.gcdp.org/  The need is great for holiday items and cash donations for the eight adopted families.  Donations can also be made before and after the Holiday Party.  More information at the link.

4.  Sun, Dec 13, 7:00 to 8:30 PM, Peace Hall, behind Peace Museum - 208 W Monument Ave, Dayton.  Rally with Speakers in support of the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.  Featured speakers include: Jake Schlachter, Executive Director of the Dayton International Peace Museum, Sr. Paula Gonzalez of Interfaith Power & Light, and Rev. Dr. Rod Kennedy of First Baptist Church of Dayton. Refreshments will be served.   RSVP:   to Alec Johnson, 302-8859 or at the link:  http://www2.repoweramerica.org/page/event/detail/4jvcj

5.  Fri, Dec 18, 5:30 to 6:00 PM, Dayton OFA December Community Service, -  Donations for Homeless At St. Vincent De Paul Gateway Shelter, 120 W. Apple Street, Dayton 45402 (near Miami Valley Hospital).  Items needed: Baby items-diapers, formula, sippy cups. Any food. Paper plates, cups, coffee. Toiletries. Monetary donations.  For more information or to have your items picked up ahead of time contact Sherry 513-932-0202 or Pat 937-885-5155.

Take care,
Lynn
Lynn Buffington  ABU...@gmail.com  657-0426
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