The State Treasurer is Arizona’s Chief Economic Officer – the person who is supposed to be taking the lead in developing an economic plan for the state’s future and bringing government and business leaders together to put it into action. Cherny’s background in developing new economic policies, working in the White House and with some of America’s top businesses, and serving as an Arizona Assistant Attorney General prosecuting financial fraud, corporate crime, and public corruption gives him a unique set of experiences to bring to this position at this time. He says he feels as if he has been preparing for this for years.
TVVDC hopes to bring Cherny to a general meeting on May 9th! More information to follow.
At last! There is a fresh wind blowing through Washington this year. In spite of the tremendous burdens inherited from the last administration, we have confidence that Barack Obama will set us on the right track to gain economic and social stability in the future.
The TVVDC starts the year with a new slate of officers:
Chair: Joe Theobald
First Vice Chair: Anita Klever
Second Vice Chair: Vera Berkman
Secretary: Kent Coach
Treasurer: Steve Larsen
Member at Large: Laura Hogan
Member at Large: Debbie Madsen
Member at Large: Henry Johnson
Member at Large: Pat Bergen
Your Board has already been meeting in 2009 to carry out housekeeping duties and to plan programs for this year while keeping in mind that state elections will be coming up soon.
All members will be informed of club activities through e-mail blasts and post cards as in the past.
Do not miss our next meeting of Tanque Verde Valley Democrats, an entertaining fundraiser open to all Democrats and like minded independents (you don’t need to be a club member to attend). Our featured speaker is, David Fitzsimmons, political cartoonist for our very own Arizona Daily Star http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/fitz/furniture Elhovo He will come complete with pens and easel – and will talk for about 45 minutes. Date: Sunday, May 18th Time: 3 pm to 5 pm:??????This is a fundraiser for TVVD to support our Get Out the Vote efforts for the Tanque Verde Valley – the northern outpost of LD30.Need I say this is an important election year? We need a Democrat in the White House, Gabby back in Washington, Georgette Valle to the State Senate, and Andrea Dalessandro to the State assembly. We need your help, both financially and personally. Come join us on May 18th to kick off this important effort!
??????RSVP to HJohnsonMD@simplybits.net
Georgette Valle has filed to run as a candidate for LD30 Senate. She is in the process of fundraising now. You can contact her campaign at 28 N. Cedar Crest Drive, Green Valley, AZ 85614.
Andrea Dalessandro, Pct 314 Committeewoman, has filed and is running as a candidate for LD30 Representative. We are the northern anchor of LD30, and encourage you to get to know Andrea, and support her candidacy. We have an opportunity this fall to increase our representation in Phoenix – and this is very important for the future of Arizona. Check out her website: www.Andrea4LD30.com
And totally removed from radio, TV, and newspapers . . .
This Tuesday is the Arizona Presidential Preference Election. VOTE! Any questions about voting, please check with the County Recorder’s office, or Pima County Headquarters (easily accesses via the internet).
Cheers!
Henry
Many thanks to everyone for a great event in December.
Our next event is this Saturday, January 19th, from 2 to 4 pm at the home of Bob and Shelly Schwartz, 3455 N Winslow Drive, Tucson AZ. We will have presentations from local representatives of (in alphabetical order) the Clinton, Edwards, and Obama campaigns. Get together with other club members to hear the candidates’ positions, and discuss the issues before ”Super Tuesday.”
RSVP: 749 1717
Join the Tanque Valley Democratic Club for our
December Celebration with our special guest, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Sunday Afternoon, December 2, 2007, 1:30 to 4 pm at
Cactus Cove, the beautiful home of Sally Gunderman
RSVP Denise San Angelo Telephone: 749-1717
Tony Wagner, Deputy Political director, Arizona Democratic Party will be presenting Howard Dean’s 50 state strategy this coming Saturday, November 3rd, at the George Miller - Golf Links library, 9640 E. Golf Links Rd.
9:30 coffee and donuts, 10 am meeting start.
Come join us!
Join the club next week for a Presidential debate party and pot luck on Tuesday the 30th at the home of Debbie and Sky Madsen. Plan to arrive 5 to 5:30 pm for a 6 pm debate start time, broadcast from Drexel University in Philadelphia, hosted by Brian Williams with contributions by Tim Russert. http://www.drexel.edu/debate/
RSVP to Denise San Angelo phone 749-1717. If you need a ride, let Denise know – we are providing rides for those who cannot drive, or cannot drive at night. Pot Luck: we don’t want to starve, so plan on bringing an item to share. Tell Denise what you want to bring, and she will re-direct you if it looks like our dinner choices are all Tostitos and chocolate cookies . . . . . (although I know some people who would think that was just fine . . . .)