The IDTC Executive Committee met earlier this month to go over plans for the fall. Our monthly meeting dates are set through January–see the calendar on the sidebar. Our Program Subcommittee is considering the topics of redistricting, term limits, social media, and financial literacy.
The Membership Subcommittee is looking at various types of memberships, so that we can accommodate all those keen to participate in IDTC’s work. The membership slate for 2012 is due to the Town Clerk this November, for election in March.
The Publicity/Communications Subcommittee is working on getting more info on this website, a decal to publicize IDTC, and enlivening our Facebook page. If you like to talk about political news and issues, become a fan.
We sent six delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s annual convention in Lowell on June 4. Jim Clark, Amanda Donovan, Jack Manderson, David Pauley, and Diane Young served as elected delegates and Kathy Bruce, IDTC Chair, served as an ex officio delegate.
The convention adopted an Action Agenda for 2011 that encourages community conversations President Obama’s accomplishments and Sen. Scott Brown’s voting record. Delegates got to hear six announced candidates for senator: Tim Conroy, Marisa DiFranco, Alan Khazei, Bob Massie, Herb Robinson, and Seti Warren. Our delegates went to workshops on health care costs, the economics of green technology, youth violence, fundraising, communications for town committees, and message strategy.
You can hear more about the convention at our monthly meeting, Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at the Ipswich Public Library.
The state Democratic Convention is in Lowell this weekend. Ipswich will be well represented by a slew of delegates: Al Boynton, Kathy Bruce, Jim Clark, Amanda Donovan, Jack Manderson, David Pauley, Lorraine Seaton, Victoria Simmons, and Diane Young. We’ll adopt an action agenda for grassroots action, hear from the U.S. Senate candidates, attend workshops, and meet a lot of excited Democrats. Get the lowdown on the convention at our next committee meeting, Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. at the Ipswich Public Library.
Read the Platform of the Massachusetts Democratic Party here.
Haven’t rsvp’ed yet? Call Patience Wales, 978-356-5951.
Conversation and Music in the Garden
Saturday, May 21, 4-7 pm
10 Hodges Way, Ipswich
$25 per person
Talk with Congressman John Tierney and state party chair John Walsh. Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and music by Hixville Swing Trio. See you there!
Luc Schuster, policy analyst at the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, will talk to us about trends in the state budget and state taxes on Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. in the Collins Room of the Ipswich Public Library. The meeting is open to the public. Bring your questions. Bring a friend. We’ll have coffee and donuts.
Luc’s talk will be followed by a brief business meeting.
Our next meeting is Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m., in the Collins Room of the Ipswich Public Library. Speaker to be announced. All are welcome.
Our spring fundraiser is Saturday, May 21 from 4-7 pm at 10 Hodges Way. Hear from Congressman John Tierney, state Democratic Party chair John Walsh, and enjoy the music of Hixville Swing Trio. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, soft drinks. Pay $25 at the door.
Tom Murphy, candidate for Ipswich Town Moderator, will speak on his qualifications, his thoughts on the role of Town Moderator, and proposed changes to Town Meeting. A short business meeting follows. Coffee and donuts provided. Open to the public. Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main St., Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.
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If you have not yet bought your ticket to the IDTC’s fourth annual CALL TO ACTION BREAKFAST, Sherry Hurley is the person to contact (hurley13@aol.com, 978-356-3173). Tickets are $25; sponsorships are $50 and $100. Congressman John Tierney will bring us the latest news from Washington, and we will honor the Ipswich Food Pantry for its service to the community.
The breakfast is Saturday, January 29 from 10-12 at the Masonic Lodge, 70 Topsfield Road, Ipswich. This is a fundraiser for our biennial headquarters and a great time to see friends and make new ones.
For Ipswich residents, our CAUCUS is set for Saturday, February 12 at 10 a.m., location to be announced. All registered Democrats are invited to participate. We will elect delegates to the 2011 Democratic State Convention in Lowell on June 4.
Lots of happy people today. Local results: Tierney held Ipswich with 53% of the vote. But Baker won in Ipswich (3,134 votes to Patrick’s 2,732). Our town saw a 63% turnout.
You can see more on the Town Clerk’s website.
Come on over to Headquarters between 7 and 8 to watch election results and celebrate. Pizza, cake… Thanks to the 70+ volunteers who worked their hearts out today to deliver the Ipswich Democratic vote.
