The Sea Girt Letter Writing Party
is now a
Presidential Speech Watch Party
511 Crescent Parkway, Sea Girt NJ 08750
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
7pm –9pm
As many of us are probably aware, President Obama will be addressing Congress on the evening of the Sea Girt Letter Writing Party, Wednesday, September 9th, 2009.
In recognition of this, the format of the Letter Writing Party has changed. We will still begin at 7pm, and we will still give a presentation about the Health Care Reform Bill, its place in the legislative process, and the best practices of writing letters to our elected officials. We will then watch the speech together and share our reactions.
Join us in a fun and social way to learn about Health Care Reform, how to take action, and watch the President lay out his plan to get Health Care Reform passed.
Any questions and RSVP’s should be sent to luisp@monmouthforchange.org or call (732) 804-9196.
Hope to see you all there!!!
Over the past couple of weeks as I presented at Letter Writing Parties in Belmar and Wall and Long Branch, I have gotten requests for contact information on members of the Senate Finance Committee, where the Health Care reform bill is currently held up. Here is a list of links to the Finance Committee Members’ websites. Go to their Contact Me page to get their Washington DC mailing address so you can send a letter.
For those who have not yet attended a Letter Writing Party, one of things we have discussed was how to get the attention of an out of State Senator or Congressman. Your best chance at having them respond to you is to announce early in your letter that you have friends and family in their district, and that you will be telling them to support Health care Reform.
Very Important!!! Please only do this if you actually do have friends and family in their districts. There is no need to lie. So check out the list of Senators below. If any are from states where you have friends and family, write them and tell them that you want their support for Health Care Reform with a strong public option.
United States Senate Finance Committee Members
Democrats
MAX BAUCUS, MT
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, WV
KENT CONRAD, ND
JEFF BINGAMAN, NM
JOHN F. KERRY, MA
BLANCHE L. LINCOLN, AR
RON WYDEN, OR
CHARLES E. SCHUMER, NY
DEBBIE STABENOW, MI
MARIA CANTWELL, WA
BILL NELSON, FL
ROBERT MENENDEZ, NJ
THOMAS CARPER, DE
Republicans
CHUCK GRASSLEY, IA
ORRIN G. HATCH, UT
OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, ME
JON KYL, AZ
JIM BUNNING, KY
MIKE CRAPO, ID
PAT ROBERTS, KS
JOHN ENSIGN, NV
MIKE ENZI, WY
JOHN CORNYN, TX
On Sunday, August 23rd in Belmar, NJ approximately 100 people came out to show their support for Health Care Reform!!! People came from as far away as Willingboro, South Orange, Trenton and Newark to march along the Boardwalk for 6 blocks and back to the starting place, the Silver Lake Gazebo between 5th anbd 6th Aves. in Belmar.
We started the event at around 2:15 with Monmouth County Chairwoman and Co-Chair Luis Pulido welcoming everybody to the event. We then had several speakers who spoke about the importance of why supporting Health Care Reform was important to all Americans:
Matt Doherty, Belmar Councilman
Randy Bishop, Neptune Councilman and candidate for State Assembly for the 11th District
Sean Byrnes, Candidate for Monmouth County Freeholder
Leo Torrey, NJ Citizen Action
More pictures after the jump.
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Letter Writing Party
For
Health Care Reform
Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch
Ocean View Lounge & Outdoor Café
Thursday, August 13, 2009
7pm –9pm
We will learn about the current state of Health Care Reform and how to write to our Congressmen and newspaper editors and tell them to support Health Care Reform!
We will learn what to say and how to say it effectively, respectfully and firmly.
We will write our letters then and there, go over each other’s letter for accuracy and integrity, share them with each other and then seal them for mailing.
Why letters, especially handwritten ones? Hand written letters
MUST BE READ BY SOMEONE. They cannot be scanned.
Also, they CANNOT be shouted down or disrupted!!!
Health Care Reform is too important an issue for people to be misinformed.
Join us in a fun and social way of taking action and standing up for
Health Care Reform!!!
HAVE YOUR SAY AND MAKE IT HEARD!!!
Writing materials will be provided, but please bring a stamp!!!
Today President Obama visited Monmouth County at the PNC Arts Center, where he stood up for Governor Corzine and spoke about the importance of health care reform.
Several Monmouth For CHANGE members were able to attend the event, including Lanette Rozier, Luis Pulido, Lenore Robinson, and Phyllis Garr.
Check out some photos from the event below:
Monmounth for CHANGE was at the Asbury Park Jaz Festival, where we handed out literature and educated people about the current Healthcare debate going on in Congress, and gave a FREE blood pressure screening. Organized and run by Bill and Linda Johnson of Neptune, and supported by Phyllis Garr of Marlboro, and others, the event was a success! Here are some pictures from that event:
Do any of these apply to you?
You have no health insurance
You want a health Insurance plan that you will not lose if you lose your job or get divorce
You are paying too much for your health insurance
You want an insurance plan that will stick with you from cradle to grave
The cost of covering your employees is rising too fast
You want everybody in, and nobody out
You want to make sure the people you love always have access to quality, affordable health care.
You are concerned about those who have no health insurance and limited access to health care.
Then join us, as Monmouth County for CHANGE Presents
James Woodson
Central NJ Organizer
Health Care for America Now (HCAN)
Thursday, June 18th, , 6:30 pm
Monmouth County Public Library
Symmes Rd., Manalapan, NJ
Congress is starting to hear and debate healthcare reform. It is important that we know the facts and aspects of the different plans so that we can help guide our elected representatives to make the right decision.
Healthcare for all Americans is a major part of the Obama platform. Mr. Woodson will be explaining the aspects of the different plans that have been proposed, and will help to familiarize you with the specifics of the plans currently being debated.
This program is free to the public. All are encouraged to attend.
LEARN ABOUT HEALTHCARE REFORM.
FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROMOTE THE PASSAGE OF HEALTHCARE LEGISLATION.
SHARE YOUR HEALTHCARE STORIES.
Transparency in government does not come without responsibility. If we are to hold our elected officials accountable,we must first know what they are charged to do. How much do you know about the function of the county Freeholders who make decisions that directly impact you and your family?
John D'Amico
Please join Monmouth County For Change as we host an evening with Deputy Freeholder Director John D’Amico who will deliver a PowerPoint presentation on the roles and responsibilities of a county Freeholder. There will be opportunity to have your questions answered regarding this vital position in county government.
As you plan to join us, plan also to bring a friend or two who may not otherwise have known about this event. The more we can get people who are unengaged in the government process to become engaged, or to at least educate them on how government affects them or can serve them, the more effectively we as citizens can hold our elected officials to account as they serve our needs.
The event will be held at the Monmouth County Public Library in Shrewsbury on Thursday, May 21 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. All are welcome to attend and the event is free.
On Sunday, May 3rd, 2009, we held our Celebrate 100 Days with 100 Ways To Serve event at the Gazebo in Belmar, NJ. The wet weather may have kept turnout low, but it didn’t dampen our spirits as we celebrated this milestone in our president’s term. Approximately 25 people came out to show their support and to select from 100 ways to volunteer their time to serve in their communities.
Among those attending the event were several candidates for office in Monmouth County, who took a moment to say a few words to the group.
Monmouth For CHANGE Volunteer, Captains and Chairwoman Lanette Rozier (2nd from right).
Kids For Obama!!! Olivia & Nick Van Winkle of Hazlet show their support.
MCFC Vice Chair Luis Pulido (l) and Chairwoman Lanette Rozier (r)
Democratic candidate for County Freeholder Sean Byrnes shares a laugh with Jim & Peg O'Brien of Sea Girt.
Candidates for State Assembly 12th District John Amberg (center) and Michelle Roth (r) await their turn to speak.
Supporters listen as candidates address the group.
Caroline Osterman of Bradley Beach reading our flyer.
John Amberg & son, Michelle Roth, Democratic candidates for State Assembly for the 12th District, with Larry Roth (l) and Luis Pulido (r).
MCFC Chairwoman Lanette Rozier introduces Sean Byrnes to the group.
Linda Johnson, MCFC Captain for Neptune, flanked by her husband Bill and Joyce Quarles, Long Branch Captain, shows off her Obama flair!
Obama shirts and hats were in fashion at the event. Donald Yacavone shows off his.
A Gold Level supporter shows her support!
Obama supporters gather and chat at the Gazebo in Belmar.
John Amberg, State Assembly candidate for the 12th District, speaks to the group.Michelle Roth, State Assembly candidate for the 12th District, speaks to the group.
We will be posting the online version of the Volunteer Catalog, complete with links and contact info for all the organizations listed. If you were unable to make it to the event, you can still honor President Obama’s call to service by selecting from the catalog and starting the volunteer process.
Monmouth County For CHANGE encourages all to volunteer their time, skills and energy to a worthy organization and serve their communities.
Support Our Troops!
Drop Off Locations:
Howell Human Services Building
450 Adelphia Road (Route 524)
Howell
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am -2:30 pm
Howell Senior Center
Preventorium Road
Howell
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How Can You Help
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You can help by donating any the following items at one of our drop off locations, or join us at the one of our upcoming events. Volunteers are also needed to collect and sort items. Contact Ronnie Micciulla via e-mail at ronnie@supportarms.org for additional information.
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Most Important Items Needed By Troops
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·Chap Stick
·Toothbrushes
·Q-Tips (sm. packs)
·Razors
·Eye moisture drops
·Small powered drink mixes (to add to water bottles)
·Socks (white or green)
·Protein Bars
·Mouthwash
·Granola/Cereal Bars
·Hard Candy
·Batteries (any size)
·Tissues
·Foot Powder
·Deodorant
·Gum/Breath Mints
·Cookies
·Microwave Foods
·Popcorn
·Coffee packets, tea bags
·Medical Items (Aspirin, Cough/Allergy, Vitamins)
·Cereal (sm. boxes)
·Snack Foods (Nuts, Chips, etc)
·Shaving Cream
·Wipes
·Toilet Paper
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