Posted on

Ready for Hillary PAC Fundraiser

Granholm_Hillaryby Carla Hansen

The question, “will she or won’t she,” still looms when looking forward to the 2016 Presidential race. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is the presumptive Democratic candidate: it isn’t “official” yet, but that’s not stopping the early fundraising!

On October 17, Club members Hilary Crosby and Carla Hansen attended a fundraiser sponsored by the Ready for Hillary PAC at the home of Karen Weinstein and Michael Goldhaber. Former Governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm “fired up” the attendees with her speech about the importance of women electeds and the need to see a woman president.

While she still ponders her decision to run, there’s no doubt (from the energy of the event) she will have a diverse base of support from the Bay Area who has really been ready for Madame President Hillary Clinton. 

Posted on

Annual Dinner Review

by Carla Hansen

In case you missed it, our regular October Club meeting was replaced by our annual dinner and fundraiser.  A huge thank you and appreciation is extended to the volunteers who helped set up, breakdown, serve food and drinks and organized the dinner. The evening was a success and it couldn’t have happened without all of the volunteers.

The evening at the Kensington Community Center was filled with music, tasty food, drinks and our fabulous keynote speaker, the Honorable Betty Yee.  Our Board of Equalization representative spoke about how being raised by immigrant parents who owned a small-business  in San Francisco instilled values of community, equality and public service  that she carries with her in her work as an elected. Betty Yee also spoke about her many accomplishments on the Board of Equalization and her upcoming race for State Controller.  Our Assembly member Nancy Skinner dropped by fresh from the BART negotiations table to update the Club on progress being made.

Eighty-five attendees mingled, networked, and of course, ate and drank. You could not turnaround without running into an elected official or a candidate.

Member Rita Xavier posted a number of photos to the Club’s Facebook page.

Posted on

November Events

  • Kensington Fire Protection District Board Meeting – Wednesday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.  Kensington Community Center, 59 Arlington Ave
  • Kensington Police Protection and Community Services – District Board Meeting–Thursday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Kensington Community Center, 59 Arlington Ave
  • Author Talk with Tom Peek-Reading and Discussion of Book Daughters of Fire – Tuesday, Nov 12, 7:00 p.m. 6510 Stockton Ave, El Cerrito
  • House Party for Betty Yee-Hosted by Hilary and Kip Crosby – Sunday, Nov. 17, 11:00 a.m. Address provided upon RSVP-(510) 375-5647 or hilandkip4betty@gmail.com
  • El Cerrito City Council Meeting – Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 10940 San Pablo Ave
  • Diablo Valley Democratic Club Meeting–Push Back on the Supreme Court: How Get Rid of Citizens United – Tuesday, Nov 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m.,Ygnacio Valley Library 2661 Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek
  • El Cerrito Planning Commission – Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. El Cerrito Council Chambers, 10940 San Pablo Ave
  • El Cerrito Democratic Club Meeting – Tuesday, Nov. 26, 6:00 p.m. 545 Ashbury Ave El Cerrito 
  • Hercules Democratic Club Holiday Fundraiser – Sunday, Dec. 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m., La Revolucion Restaurant, 3190 Klose Way, Richmond
  • El Cerrito Environmental Quality Committee presents: Film Rebels With A Cause – Saturday, Dec. 7, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Rialto Cinemas 10070 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
  • Democratic Party of Contra Costa County Holiday Party – Thursday, Dec 12, 6:00 p.m. IBEW 302 Hall, 1875 Arnold Drive, Martinez