Next month’s meeting is moved to Wednesday, July 29 to coincide with the East Bradford Township dedication ceremony for the township’s solar panels. The dedication, at East Bradford Park, starts at 6:30 pm. EBDems will host a potluck picnic starting at 5:30.

The Chester County Obama Campaign is being reported on by NPR Saturday morning beginning at their headquarters (543 East Gay Street – behind the DK Diner) as volunteers assemble, & then head off to register voters for the upcoming General Election. WE NEED YOU HELP Please volunteer by attending a short training session at 10:00AM, then head off to help in your local community or in West Chester to register voters. PENNSYLVANIA IS A BATTLE STATE THAT WON’T WIN WITHOUT YOU VOLUNTEERING Feel free to contact me, Fred Rothman, chair of the East Bradford Democrats1-610-431-4311

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Come visit our booth at West Chester’s Swinging Summer Thursdays on the first Thursday of the month in July and August

June 1, 2008

Now celebrating our Four Year Anniversary! 

Working locally, thinking globally

Dear Fellow East Bradford citizen(s),

What an exciting time to be a Democrat in Chester County!

Democratic registration in our county is up by over 20,000 to 113,000 Democrats.  We had a record turnout on Primary Day. The energy and the enthusiasm that we saw at the polls was tangible. Now we need to harness that energy and enthusiasm as we look forward to the election in the Fall.

This is a very important election for Democrats.

After the past eight years of failed policies by the Bush administration, our nation is stuck in a war in Iraq with no end in sight, on the verge of recession, still in a healthcare crisis and suffering from an astronomical deficit. This country NEEDS new leadership and East Bradford Democrats (EBD) is committed to helping make this happen.

East Bradford Democrats (EBD) — formerly East Bradford Citizens for Democracy (EBCD) — is a progressive, grassroots organization committed to building a stronger future for all our citizens. Our mission is to encourage voter participation by educating and empowering our citizens to get involved in the political process. Through social activism, innovative communication and outreach programs, we help to inform the community about local issues and candidates, and work to increase voter turnout. We support the election of Democratic candidates who share our goals and reflect our ideals while maintaining a focus on human rights, the environment, and our future.

It’s often said that All Politics is Local. If you’ve ever wanted to get involved in politics at the local level, now is a great time to do so. We invite you to join our fast-growing and active group. Please come out to one, or all of our Summer of Change meetings in June, July, and August.

Meet special guest Barb McIlvaine Smith at our June meeting!

On Saturday, June 7th, we are having an “All Fired Up Barbecue” at XXXX from 2-6pm. We’ll hold a brief meeting after which we’ll enjoy good food, company and conversation with our friends and neighbors.

PLEASE RSVP to 000-000-0000. And, if you’re not a member of EBD, come on out to see what we’re all about. We hope to see you there!

Thank-you.

Fred Rothman, Chair East Bradford Democrats

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”

—Margaret Mead

Election Spotlight

Barb McIlvaine Smith is running for re-election this year. In 2006, she won her seat by a mere 26 votes, turning control of the PA house from Republican to Democrat!  If you would like to help on her campaign, please visit her website at Smith156.org

Voter Registration Drive

This summer, East Bradford Democrats will be “hitting the streets” to register new Democrats — and you can help. Find out how at the “All Fired Up Barbecue” on June 7th!

PS- Come meet State Rep. Barb McIlvaine Smith at the “All Fired Up Barbecue” on Saturday, June 7 from 2-6pm