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We just emailed our first newsletter, and look forward to staying in touch with you now both through our web site and newsletter. If you are not yet on our list, please fill in the request to be added below. cforms contact form by delicious:days With the recent resignation of Jennifer McLellan, there is an opening in the DPVA 1st Vice Chair position. The seat will be filled at the next State Central Committee Meeting on June 12. Two Virginia Democratic Women have announced their candidacy: Gaylene Kanoyton and Susan Mariner. We have pasted below recent emails from both Susan and Gaylene announcing their intent to run for this position. Continue reading Two Virginia Democratic Women Running for DPVA 1st Vice Chair Solicitor General Elena Kagan: ”Her Passion for the Law is Anything But Academic” — President Obama on announcing his pick for the High Court. For more about the nomination from the White House blog, click here.
The Blue Divas are a running club comprised of democratic women throughout the Commonwealth who want to stay fit and raise money for the Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus (VaDWC). This year our goal is to run the Richmond Marathon and Half Marathon on Saturday, November 13, 2010. The marathon and half marathon have a limited capacity so follow the link and register NOW! www.richmondmarathon.com. Registration fees are $80 for the Marathon and $65 for the half marathon.
First Timer Marathon Training in Northern Virginia will begin Saturday, May 15, 2010 at East Falls Church /Washington Old Dominion Trail Basketball Courts. We will meet at 7:15 am to discuss our training schedule and training method. Half Marathoners will be expected to attend this meeting. Half Marathon training will begin August 7, 2010. We will run our first 4 miles for Marathon Training at 8 am leaving the 3rd mile marker. You will need to register on-line at www.richmondmarathon.com prior to our training kick-off. Seasoned runners are welcomed. First time runners are supported, welcomed, and encouraged—this a great camaraderie and campaign team work exercise! RULES
The VaDWC is not a sponsor or an affiliate of the Richmond Marathon or responsible for injuries sustained as a result of training or participation in the actual event. All runners will follow the rules and guidelines established by the Richmond Sun Trust Marathon.
Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus Executive Board Members, Gaylene Kanoyton, Linda Brooks, and Deloris Thomas present Congressman Bobby Scott with a letter from the Caucus thanking him for his support and vote for Health Care Reform. Passage of Health Care Reform was historical and the Caucus knows the impact this legislation will have in improving the lives of women and children throughout the Commonwealth. We are deeply appreciative of Congressman Scott’s unwavering support.
This license plate, “Trust Women. Respect Choice.”, will be available soon for Virginians. Continue reading Trust Women Respect Choice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CAUCUS Statement regarding Governor McDonnell’s Proclamation declaring April as Confederate History Month The Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus condemns Governor Robert McDonnell’s proclamation honoring confederate history. We are outraged by the historical inaccuracy and the exclusion of slavery in an official government manuscript. The women of the Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus believe this Proclamation and the Governor’s defense of it, is an insult to people of color and an attempt to disregard the sacrifice and struggles of the events leading to Civil Rights. No last minute apology will make up for the pain caused by this error. This Proclamation attempts to dismantle a collective admission of the many atrocities of slavery and perpetuates the myths that the Civil War was a just and noble cause. We believe Governor McDonnell is pandering to the interests of a narrow but excessively loud group of right wing extremists rather than the combined well-being of all Virginians. Once elected Governor, Robert McDonnell represents all the people not just a segment of the population who share his incorrect opinion of Virginia history. We encourage Governor McDonnell to stop glorifying errors of the past and try to lead the Commonwealth into an equitable future.
### Lynchburg needs your help Lynchburg is arguably facing the most important City Council election in its history on May 4, and we need your help re-electing Joan Foster. Why? Last November, Liberty University used student muscle to steal the House of Delegates race from one of our own, Shannon Valentine, and the citizens of Lynchburg. By controlling access and information, Liberty’s chancellor, Jerry Falwell, Jr., convinced Liberty students of their power to “dominate in local elections,” and he has become increasingly vocal and aggressive about electing officials who will allow the university to do exactly as it pleases – seeking “special treatment and special exemptions”. Most recently, Liberty University and Jerry Falwell, Jr. secretly taped a meeting between the school, the city manager and Mayor Joan Foster. The University then used this secret taping to challenge Joan’s integrity – accusing her of promising a future vote on a zoning issue important to Liberty. The truth is the tape actually supports Joan, clarifying her statement and intention. While Joan is emerging as the strong, effective leader that she is, it is outrageous for any institution to seek preferential treatment, conducting government business in such an unethical manner. The Farm Team stands on the principle of electing outstanding women. Today, we have an outstanding candidate in Joan Foster, who is standing on an eight-year record of excellent service, working for the good of all citizens in Lynchburg – treating everyone fairly and not allowing anyone to expect to be “exempt” from the rules and “expect special treatment”. As members of the Farm Team, we cannot stand by and allow one of our best to be defeated using such deplorable tactics. Stand with us and help re-elect Mayor Joan Foster May 4. |
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The Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus (VADWC) is publishing as a compilation of favorite recipes from Democrats. Please send us one or two of your favorites (make sure the ingredients and instructions are clear and accurate). Help support the VADWC in this effort now since we are looking to have the cookbook ready for the holidays. We would love to see your recipe in there, whether it be appetizer, condiment, main course, vegetable, or dessert. Please include a 1 or 2 sentence description of why this is your favorite and the origin if it comes down through the years to you. Deadline: August 15. Please email your recipe to 
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