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SUMMARY:July 29 Forum for Candidates for Norfolk County Sheriff (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Area Leagues of Women Voters are hosting this candidate forum on July 29 and we encourage Needham Democrats to attend. \nRegister and get more info at the link provided.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/july-29-forum-for-candidates-for-norfolk-county-sheriff-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:July 15 Candidate Forum for Congressional Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Register at the link on the Wellesley DTC page. All 9 candidates have confirmed. \nThe Democratic primary will come up quickly — on September 1.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/july-15-candidate-forum-for-congressional-candidates/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T190000
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SUMMARY:June DTC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next Needham DTC Meeting will be held by Zoom on Weds\, June 3\, 7:00 pm. State Senator Michael J. Barrett (D-Lexington) will speak about a package of state environmental legislation.  \nWe also expect to have candidates for the Norfolk County Sheriff’s race\, and various updates on Town Meeting\, campaign events\, etc.   \nThe environmental legislation includes:\nAn Act Setting Next Generation Climate Policy (S.2477) (now S.2500)\nAn Act to Accelerate the Transition of Cars\, Trucks and Buses to Carbon-Free Power (S.2476) (now S.2498)\nAn Act Relative to Energy Savings Efficiency (S.2478) (now combined with S.2498)\nHere is a press release from Sen. Barrett’s office from January about the legislation:  \nhttps://senatormikebarrett.com/massachusetts-state-senate-unveils-next-generation-climate-policy/ \nMEETING DETAILS \nTopic: Needham DTC June Meeting\nTime: Jun 3\, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81295343427?pwd=MEVabTZwRml1NHh3RWhTV0k4bGdxQT09 \nMeeting ID: 812 9534 3427\nPassword: 166265\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,81295343427#\,\,1#\,166265# US (Germantown)\n+13126266799\,\,81295343427#\,\,1#\,166265# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location\n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\nMeeting ID: 812 9534 3427\nPassword: 166265
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/june-dtc-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200531
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T005143Z
UID:891-1590796800-1590883199@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED:  2020 State Democratic Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Democratic Party announced Monday it plans to cancel the 2020 state nominating convention because of the COVID-19 pandemic and will give Senator Ed Markey the state party’s endorsement going into the September 1 primary. The party also agreed that Joe Kennedy III would reach the 15% threshold necessary to appear on the ballot.\nhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/massachusetts-democrats-cancel-state-convention-endorse-markey-for-senate/
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/2020-state-democratic-convention/
LOCATION:Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell\, 300 Arcand Dr\, Lowell\, Massachusetts\, 01852
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200413T193000
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UID:887-1586806200-1586811600@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED:  April DTC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/april-dtc-meeting/
LOCATION:Needham History Center & Museum\, 1147 Central Avenue \, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200304
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UID:884-1583193600-1583279999@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Presidential Primary
DESCRIPTION:For EARLY VOTING INFORMATION\, GO TO http://www.needhamma.gov/4820/Early-Voting—Presidential-Primary \nIf you live in Needham\, note that we have new polling places for  \nPOLLING LOCATIONS \nPRECINCT A –  Center at the Heights – 300 Hillside Ave. \nPRECINCT B –  Center at the Heights – 300 Hillside Ave. \nPRECINCT C – Newman School\, 1155 Central Ave – Gym \nPRECINCT D- Newman School\, 1155 Central Ave  – Gym \nPRECINCT E – Public Service Admin. Bldg. 500 Dedham \nPRECINCT H  Public Service Admin. Bldg.  500 Dedham \nPRECINCT F – Rosemary Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary \nPRECINCT G – Rosemary Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary \nPRECINCT I – Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave. – Powers Hall \nPRECINCT J –  Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave – Powers Hall
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/massachusetts-presidential-primary/
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UID:881-1583176500-1583176500@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Needham Caucus for State Convention
DESCRIPTION:This is the caucus to elect delegates for the 2020 State Convention in Lowell MA on Saturday\, May 30\, 2020. All are invited to attend\, but only registered Needham Democrats can serve as delegates or vote for delegates.  \nTo be a delegate\, you MUST: \n1. be a registered or pre-registered Democrat \n2. live in Needham \n3. be physically present at the caucus \n4. NOT have publicly supported or endorsed any candidate opposing a nominee of the Democratic Party in the current or previous partisan election. If one were to have done this in a Statewide or Presidential race\, they cannot be elected Delegate or Alternate for 4 years; for all other offices\, 2 years. \nFor example: if you publicly supported Charlie Baker or Richard Ross in 2018\, or Johnson\, Stein\, or Trump in 2016\, you cannot run as a delegate.  \nYou SHOULD: \n1. plan to attend the convention on Saturday\, May 30\, in Lowell\, all day \n2. pay the $75 convention fee promptly (or $50 for certain groups\, or submit a fee waiver for hardship) — for delegates and alternates \nTHE FOLLOWING IS IMPORTANT TO HELP THE CAUCUS OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY: \nCHECK YOUR REGISTRATION ASAP and if you are not currently registered AS A DEMOCRAT\, then UPDATE YOUR REGISTRATION before the caucus and bring a printout confirmation. \nTo check your registration: \nhttp://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegis…/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx \nTo update your registration: \nhttp://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/Welcome.aspx \n(Update Address and/or Party) \nFor state party caucus information\, see http://massdems.org/2020-convention-caucus-information/. \nFor convention information\, see http://massdems.org/2020-state-convention/.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/needham-caucus-for-state-convention/
LOCATION:Newman Elementary School\, 1155 Central Ave\, Needham
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T210000
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CREATED:20200127T144021Z
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UID:539-1581363000-1581368400@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:DTC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Lida Harkins\nCensus Specialist
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/dtc-meeting/
LOCATION:Needham History Center & Museum\, 1147 Central Avenue \, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181107
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20181001T044648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T050253Z
UID:377-1541462400-1541548799@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Info re Registration\, Voting\, Early Voting\, Absentee\, etc
DESCRIPTION:Election Day for 2018 is November 6. \nLast day to register is Wednesdays\, October 17. You can check your registration at http://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx. We encourage every one to register as a Democrat. \nEarly voting in Needham starts October 22. All early voting for Needham residents is at Needham Town Hall. It will be Monday to Friday during Oct 22-26 and Oct 29- Nov 2\, 9 AM -5 PM. You do not need a reason — just show up! \nSpecial\, non-business hours: \nTuesday evening\, October 23\, 7-9 PM. \nSaturday\, October 27\, 9 AM – 5 PM. \nAbsentee voting: \nEasy short form at: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/2018-Short-Form-Absentee-Ballot-Application.pdf \nForm to order a ballot for someone else (like your student in college): http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/absentee/English-Absentee-Ballot-Application.pdf \n  \n. \n 
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/info-re-registration-voting-early-voting-absentee-etc/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181107
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CREATED:20181001T043746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T051015Z
UID:374-1541462400-1541548799@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:CLICK HERE for Needham DTC events for the Massachusetts Coordinated Campaign (Sen. Warren\, Jay Gonzalez\, AG Healey\, Becca Rausch\, etc)
DESCRIPTION:We have canvassing and phone banks. Canvassing is Thursdays and Saturdays. Phone bank are Wednesdays and Thursdays. \nSee http://needhamcampaigns.org/2018/09/17/needham-canvasses-sign-ups/ for more details and for sign ups.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/massachusetts-coordinated-campaign-efforts/
LOCATION:DTC campaign office\, 20 Freeman Place\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181107
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T051058Z
UID:372-1541462400-1541548799@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:CLICK HERE for Needham DTC events to Flip the US House and US Senate
DESCRIPTION:Currently\, events for out-of-state efforts are Sundays and Tuesdays. We are doing phone banks and post cards. \nSee http://needhamcampaigns.org/2018/09/18/volunteer-to-help-out-of-state-campaigns/ for more details. \nOur main efforts are for Jared Golden (ME-2)\, Elissa Slotkin (MI-8)\, and Tom Malinowski (NJ-07).
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/click-here-for-events-to-flip-the-house-and-senate/
LOCATION:DTC campaign office\, 20 Freeman Place\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180927T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180927T210000
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CREATED:20180914T181808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T181808Z
UID:367-1538076600-1538082000@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Sept 27 DTC Meeting\, 20 Freeman Place\, 7:30 pm\, speakers on Question 1 (nursing)
DESCRIPTION:Speakers at 8 pm.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/sept-27-dtc-meeting-20-freeman-place-730-pm-speakers-on-question-1-nursing/
LOCATION:DTC campaign office
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180922T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180922T123000
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20180914T181614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T181614Z
UID:366-1537610400-1537619400@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Canvassing Saturday Sept. 22\, 10 am
DESCRIPTION:Sign up here: http://secure.ngpvan.com/WQ5tzpmBXUCXVCmsotFQRw2
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/canvassing-saturday-sept-22-10-am/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180920T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20180914T181457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T181457Z
UID:364-1537462800-1537470000@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Canvassing Thursday Sept 20\, 5 pm
DESCRIPTION:Sign up here: http://secure.ngpvan.com/-nbJYSn280CkmkMIqwNfdQ2
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/canvassing-thursday-sept-20-5-pm/
LOCATION:DTC campaign office
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180920T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20180914T181944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T181944Z
UID:369-1537461000-1537473600@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Phone Bank\, Sept 20\, 4:30-8:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:Bring cell phone\, and laptop or tablet.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/phone-bank-sept-20-430-800-pm/
LOCATION:DTC campaign office
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180915T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180915T183000
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20180914T181136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T181136Z
UID:361-1537027200-1537036200@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Post Primary Social
DESCRIPTION:Drinks and light refreshments provided. \nCandidate and campaign speakers at 5 pm.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/post-primary-social/
LOCATION:Hutchesons\, 384 Hillcrest Road\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180915T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20180911T062515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T181328Z
UID:355-1537005600-1537027200@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Canvassing Saturday Sept 15: 10 am and 1 pm
DESCRIPTION:Canvassing in two shifts — 10 am or 1 pm\, for the slate of Democratic candidates including Elizabeth Warren and Jay Gonzalez. \nSign up here: http://secure.ngpvan.com/FBJn2QowMU2p6_QQGv7KOw2
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/canvassing-saturday-sept-15/
LOCATION:DTC campaign office\, 20 Freeman Place\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180913T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20180911T062713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T063027Z
UID:357-1536861600-1536872400@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Phone Bank Thursday for Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Call known Democratic supporters to get them to canvass or phone bank for the campaigns.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/phone-bank-for-volunteers/
LOCATION:DTC campaign office\, 20 Freeman Place\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20180911T062857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T062938Z
UID:358-1536775200-1536786000@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Phone Bank Wednesday for Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Call known Democratic supporters to see how they want to help with the campaigns.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/phone-bank-wednesday-for-volunteers/
LOCATION:DTC campaign office\, 20 Freeman Place\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180905
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20180611T175605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T175605Z
UID:351-1536019200-1536105599@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/primary-election-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180816
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20180611T175724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T175724Z
UID:352-1534291200-1534377599@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR PRIMARY VOTE
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/deadline-to-register-for-primary-vote/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180612T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20180518T040929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T040929Z
UID:341-1528830000-1528837200@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:State Senate Debate
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/state-senate-debate/
LOCATION:Morse Institute Library\, 14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180603
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20180518T041109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T041109Z
UID:343-1527897600-1527983999@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Democratic Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/democratic-convention-2/
LOCATION:DCU Center\, 50 Foster St\, Worcester\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180524T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20180518T040740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T040740Z
UID:340-1527147000-1527195600@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:May 24 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SHORT VERSION: \nIn addition to some updates and announcements\, we will have open discussion about: \n\nthe convention process\, and discussion about who the delegates are supporting\, for the benefit of delegates who are undecided;\ninitial discussions about the referendum questions\, including transgender question\, Fair Share amendment\, paid family and medical leave\, $15 minimum wage\, etc.; and\ndiscussion about the process of the Needham DTC endorsing referendum questions — should we?  and what level of vote should we require — 50%\, or something more? Input will help us generate a policy.\n\nWe will take up a motion regarding transgender rights — whether to support the ballot question\, and whether to co-sponsor local educational events. See longer discussion below. \nLONGER VERSION \nIn addition to announcements and updates\, the meeting will mostly be for discussion among members and friends. Here are the topics: \n\nThe convention on June 1-2: This is a time to allow questions and discussion about process. Also\, delegates will be voting on Governor\, Lieutenant Governor\, and Secretary of State. If anyone is undecided about a particular office and would like to hear why others support a particular candidate for an office\, we can discuss.\nReferendum questions — substance: there are a number of questions that will\, or may\, be on the ballot in November. This will be an opportunity to gauge members’ interest in these questions. Here is a summary of the ballot questions and process:  http://ballotpedia.org/Massachusetts_2018_ballot_measures\nReferendum questions — procedure: a discussion on a general policy for endorsing referendum questions. Should we? Should we require a super-majority?\n\nPROPOSED MOTION RE TRANSGENDER EVENT(S) AND BALLOT QUESTION \nNotwithstanding the discussion above\, we will discuss\, and potentially vote\, on a motion relating to the transgender ballot question (see info below). \nMOTION \nMoved\, that the Needham Democratic Town Committee:  \n(1) authorizes the Needham DTC\, under supervision of the Executive Committee\, to co-sponsor one or more events by the Needham Coalition for Transgender Rights (NCTR) for educating the community about transgender issues; and \n(2) endorses a YES vote on the ballot question for November 2018 to confirm support for An Act Relative to Transgender Anti-Discrimination (Chapter 134 of the Acts of 2016)\, and opposes efforts to repeal that Act. \nEXPLANATIONS \nCo-Sponsoring Event(s) \nThe NCTR is a group in Needham that includes a number of local active community groups.  The stated goal is to help educate the community on transgender rights in Massachusetts\, and the challenge to these rights posed by the upcoming ballot question. \nA community educational event is planned for June (which is why we would vote now)\, and there may be another event in the fall.  The June event will be called “A Community Conversation about Transgender Equality: Learn why it’s important now\,” moderated by The Rev. Irene Monroe (www.irenemonroe.com). The event will include a panel of transgender people/allies and a representative of Freedom MA\, the organization leading the charge to ensure that the movement to repeal Massachusetts transgender anti-discrimination law is defeated.  This event will take place Wednesday\, June 6th \, 7:00 – 8:30 pm\, at First Parish\, Unitarian Universalist Church in Needham. \nThe EC could select which events to participate in\, and on what terms. \nReferendum  \nA YES vote would be consistent with the 2017 Mass Democratic Platform\, page 11\, which envisioned this ballot initiative\, and reads:  “Continuing broad-range support for LGBTQ+ rights\, including protecting the transgender civil rights law and opposing all forms of so-called “conversion therapy.”” \nHere is a link to the referenced transgender civil rights law: http://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S2407. \nThe specific ballot question is phrased as a confirmation\, not as a repeal\, and hence the YES vote. \n\n\n\n\nDo you approve of a law summarized below\, which was approved by the House of Representatives by a vote of 117-36 on July 7\, 2016\, and approved by the Senate by a voice vote on July 7\, 2016?\n\n\n\n\nThis referendum would create no new rights\, but only confirm the existing law.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/may-24-meeting/
LOCATION:Needham History Center & Museum\, 1147 Central Avenue \, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180426T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20180219T173223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T173254Z
UID:327-1524771000-1524776400@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:April 26 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Details TBD
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/april-26-meeting/
LOCATION:Needham History Center & Museum\, 1147 Central Avenue \, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180329T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20180219T173114Z
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UID:326-1522351800-1522357200@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:March 29 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Details TBD
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/march-29-meeting/
LOCATION:Needham History Center & Museum\, 1147 Central Avenue \, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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SUMMARY:March 1 Meeting with Immigration Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Immigration Topics in the News (NOTE CHANGE IN USUAL TIME AND LOCATION)\nImmigration has always been a contentious issue\, and has recently been debated in the Senate. But what do DACA\, “chain migration”\, “merit-based” immigration\, TPS\, and “diversity visa lottery” mean? How many people do they affect? What kinds of people? What do other countries do? \nThe meeting will be in the Fellowship Hall of the Congregational Church\, 1154 Great Plain Ave (across Linden St. from the post office). We will start the social time at 7:15 pm\, and plan to start the meeting at 7:45\, with limited business before the presentation. As with all regular DTC meetings\, it is open to all. \nThe most recent draft of the presentation is here: immigration PPT 03-01-2018 final \nIt’s long\, so you might want to view online\, or if you print\, try 4-6 pages per printed page. \nPresenters: \nHeather Yountz is an immigration attorney at Demissie & Church in Cambridge\, Massachusetts. Most of her practice is spent protecting her clients from deportation through litigating cases and appeals in state\, federal and immigration courts. She was a named recipient of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) New England Chapter Pro Bono Champion Award\, accepting the award on behalf of the Logan Airport & Litigation Team. Heather regularly speaks about immigration issues at law schools\, local organizations\, and in the media. Heather came to local prominence for her role in challenging the first “Muslim ban” a year ago. \nMichael Diener volunteers with the Irish International Immigrant Center\, the Political Asylum/Immigrant Representation (PAIR) Project\, and Community Legal Services and Counseling Center (“Classic”)\, working with citizenship applicants\, TPS applicants\, refugees\, and asylum applicants. He has delivered written and oral testimony on immigration matters on Beacon Hill.
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/march-1-meeting-with-immigration-presentation/
LOCATION:Congregational Church\, 1154 Great Plain Ave\, Needham\, MA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180203T130000
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SUMMARY:2018 Democratic Caucus
DESCRIPTION:This post provides:\n (1) information about the caucus to be held Saturday\, February 3\, to select delegates for the state Democratic convention in Worcester on Saturday\, June 2\,\n (2) information about the add-on delegate process for people under 36\, and certain historically underrepresented groups\, and\n (3) useful links regarding registration and the caucus process. \nCAUCUS \nThe caucus is at 10:00 am at the Newman Elementary School auditorium\, 1155 Central Ave. Doors open by 9:30. You can participate if you are in line by 10 am. You must be a registered Democrat to run as a delegate\, or to vote for delegates (see links below to check or change registration). The caucus is open to the public\, and anyone can attend and observe. Snow date is Saturday\, March 3. \nTo run as a delegate\, please be committed to attending the convention in Worcester on June 2\, all day if necessary (but hopefully not all day!)\, and to paying the $75 convention fee promptly (or submitting a short form for a fee waiver in case of financial hardship). \nThe convention can be important because a candidate needs to get 15% of the convention vote to get on the ballot. \nExpected agenda: \n\nIntroductory information and remarks\nOpen floor for nominations\nBrief statement by caucus nominees\nVote on delegates\nIf elected\, you need to stay to sign acceptance papers\n\nADD-ON DELEGATE PROCESS \nThe state party allows minority\, disabled\, youth\, and LGBT+ individuals to become delegates through an “add-on” process if you are not elected at a caucus\, or even if you do not attend a caucus. You apply after the caucus. Typically\, there are enough add-on slots to accommodate everyone who applies; but if more people apply than the number of slots\, preference is given to people who attended their caucus\, and/or who are involved in Democratic Party organizations. (See link to add-on application below) \n“Youth” is more expansive than you might expect — age 18-35. So\, you need to be (1) a registered or pre-registered Democrat; (2) at least age 18 on or before September 18\, 2018; and (3) under the age of 36 on September 18\, 2018. (See link regarding youth add-on) \nLINKS \nYou can check your status as a voter here: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx. \nYou can register or change your registration\, go here: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/. \nState party documents related to the convention: http://massdems.org/convention/2018-convention\,\n including: \nYouth add-on selection procedure: http://massdems.org/files/Youth-Add-On-Selection-Procedure-1.pdf. \nAdd-on application: http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMRcFO_VG86hEpkLrTLhetPaZS3yxKOBaJ5Nxx_vTqMwhJ8w/viewform
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/2018-democratic-caucus/
LOCATION:Newman Elementary School\, 1155 Central Ave\, Needham
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180125T210000
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CREATED:20180113T074524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180113T074524Z
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SUMMARY:January 25 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: William Galvin\, Secretary of State
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/january-25-meeting/
LOCATION:Needham History Center & Museum\, 1147 Central Avenue \, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170604
DTSTAMP:20260613T142928
CREATED:20170117T181642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T181642Z
UID:306-1496448000-1496534399@needhamdems.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts State Democratic Party Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://needhamdems.org/event/massachusetts-state-democratic-party-convention/
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