May
08

Dante Scala – May Guest Speaker

Dante Scala, NH politics expert, to speak

On Thursday, May 17th at 7:00pm the Windham Democratic Town committee we will be welcoming Professor Dante Scala from the University of NH.  Dante Scala is an expert on the New Hampshire Primary, presidential politics, NH politics, political campaigns and debates, and the U.S. presidency.  The public, regardless of political affiliation, is invited to attend.  We will be meeting in the Windham High School Library/Media Center.  Please join us!  Contact Kristi St. Laurent, Chair, with any questions at Kristi@windems.org.

There will also be a limited supply of Windems merchandise to purchase – with proceeds to go to the Donkey Box (supporting Democratic issues and Windham candidates).  Get your teeshirts, magnets and bumper stickers while they last!

The next meeting will be June 21st with Michael Goldman, guest speaker.

Apr
12

Joe Plaia – Guest Speaker for April

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Thursday, April 19th ~ 7:00pm ~ Windham High School Media Center/Library

The April Windham Democratic Town Committee (The Windems) meeting will feature Joe Plaia, candidate for Rockingham County Attorney, as the guest speaker.  Joe served four years in the United States Marine Corps as a Military Policeman while stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ. During his time in Yuma, Joe volunteered to work with the United States Border Patrol, Yuma County Sheriff’s Office and trained with the FBI.  After returning to NH and completing his law degree, Joe worked with the Public Defender in Rockingham County, later opening his own practice and also working with the NH State Police to prosecute criminal cases.  Attorney Plaia will present his case for his candidacy for County Attorney in 2012.

Windem meetings are open to the public and all registered Democrats are encouraged to attend.  As our meetings often feature candidates or speakers of interest to the local voters, the community is invited and welcome to attend.  Please contact Kristi St. Laurent, Chair with any questions at Kristi@windems.org or see our website www.windems.org.

Mar
11

Bill Shaheen – Guest Speaker for March

Our Speaker’s Series continues this month with Bill Shaheen.  Mr. Shaheen is a prominent New Hampshire lawyer and co-founder of the Shaheen-Gordon firm which just won a New Hampshire Business Review’s Best of Business Award for 2012.  Attorney Shaheen was recently named as State Chair of the United States Global Leadership Coalition’s “Impact 2012 Initiative”.

Mr. Shaheen is also known as the husband of US Senator Jeanne Shaheen.  They have both been active in NH politics for many years and he brings this perspective to Windham on Thursday, March 15th, 2012 at 7:00pm.  The meeting is to be held in Windham High School Media Center/Library.  The public is invited to attend.  This also serves as the March meeting of the Windems.  Any registered Windham Democrat is automatically considered a member of the committee and encouraged to attend.  If you have any questions please contact Kristi St. Laurent, Chair at Kristi@windems.org or go to www.windems.org.

Feb
29

2012 Ballot Information Night

Thursday, March 8th  7:00pm  Windham High School Media Center/Library

Are you overwhelmed with all of the issues and budgets on this year’s warrant?  Come to our annual ballot information night to hear each item explained so that you are clear what each ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote means.  This is not a forum for debate or to persuade voters one way or another.  It is not a candidate event – candidates are not asked to present any of the information.  Rather, the warrant is covered by people serving on the boards or who previously served on the boards and who have a good understanding of the material.

Sample copies of the ballot will be available, as well as large maps of the proposed zoning changes.

As with all Town politics, this is a non-partisan event.  The Windems are proud to sponsor this event and all Windham voters are welcome to attend.  If you have any questions please contact Kristi St. Laurent, Chair  at  Kristi@windems.org.

Feb
06

Windem 2012 Scholarship

The Windham Democratic Town Committee (The Windems) are pleased to announce they are offering a $500.00 scholarship to a Windham college-bound High School graduating senior.  Graduates can be from public or private schools or homeschooled.

The application documents are linked below.  Please view/download all three forms.  Applications are received by one person who removes identifying information before passing them on to the review committee.  The application deadline is March 30th and the winner will be determined by April 30th, 2012.         Good Luck!

Scholarship Application Instructions

Scholarship Application

Scholarship Question & Instructions

Feb
01

February Meeting – Jeff McLynch of NHFPI

Mark your calendars!  The February date is set for the 23rd at 7:00pm – we will again be meeting in the media center/library of the Windham High School.  This meeting will have two components.  The first is the caucus which is for the purpose of electing WDTC officers and delegates-at-large for the State Convention.  All registered Democrats in Windham are eligible to vote and we encourage you to attend.

The second portion of the meeting will begin by 7:45pm with Jeff McLynch, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute as the featured speaker.   From their website:   NHFPI is an independent, non-partisan organization dedicated to exploring, developing, and promoting public policies that foster economic opportunity and prosperity for all New Hampshire residents…  You can read more about this organization and see their many reports and publications at www.nhfpi.org.  Mr. McLynch’s topic is the NH Budget and he will have time at the end for questions.  Given that the NH Budget affects each of us, we invite all Democrats, Independents and Undecided residents to join us.  If you do not wish to participate in the caucus you are welcome to arrive at 7:30pm.

Please contact Kristi St. Laurent, Chair  with any questions at Kristi@windems.org.

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Jan
12

January Meeting

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Thursday, January 19th; Windham High School – Media Center (Library) – 7:00pm

Please join us as we welcome Jackie Cilley as our guest speaker.  If you have not heard Former NH Senator Cilley speak you will not want to miss the opportunity to catch her sharpen her tongue, wit and her intellect on substantive policy matters while arguing effectively for responsible, accountable leadership for our State.
 
As the daughter of Berlin millworkers, Jackie is keenly aware of the needs of working families.  As the first member of her extended family to attain a college degree, she knows full well how education opens new horizons.  As a business owner and business professor, Jackie knows that the first need of Main Street businesses is customers who can afford their products and services.
 
We will also be recapping our successful First Annual Christmas Historic Home Tour, looking forward to State and National 2012 elections and finalizing plans for our first Windem College-Bound Scholarship. 
 
The WDTC would like to encourage all Democrats to watch for our meetings, and to attend.  Our monthly meetings are public and we welcome all folks interested in hearing the local Democratic perspective and our guest speakers.  Please contact Kristi St. Laurent, Town Chair, with any questions or comments at Kristi@windems.org.

Jan
03

NH Primary 2012

Tuesday, January 10th, all eyes will be on New Hampshire as we cast our votes in the First in the Nation Primary.  You can see the Democratic Ballot here - including Vermin Supreme from Rockport, MA.  There are 14 candidates in all on the Democratic ticket.  Plan to cast your primary ballot at the Windham High School between 7:00am and 8:00pm on Tuesday, January 10th.   If you are a registered Independent voter you will have to declare a party in order to vote – look for the official table after the ballot boxes to revert back to Independent if that is your desire. 

The Windems are planning sign-holding (visibility) at the polls.  We welcome all to join us at the table, holding signs, engaging voters and drinking copious amounts of coffee.  If you would like to sign up for a block of time at the table contact Kristi@windems.org.  The local OFA coordinator is planning an after-party to follow the results as they come in.  If you would like information please contact Kristi@windems.org or stop at our table at the polls.

Jan
03

January 2012 Newsletter

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Click the link below to view the newsletter which contains information, events and opportunites to be involved.  As always, if you have any questions please contact Kristi St. Laurent (Kristi@windems.org). 

 January Newsletter2012

Nov
21

Tour the Homes of Windham’s Past

Tour historic homes around town as they are decorated with festive Christmas decorations.

The event is Sunday, December 11th from noon – 4:00pm.  Tickets are $10 each for the self guided tour.  Contact Carolyn Webber at 898-8068 or Tracey Mulder at 845-6540 for tickets.  The ticket/brochure will include historical information about each stop and will also permit the bearer to buy into a prix fixe menu at the Common Man Windham.  This special menu will include a salad, choice of 4 entrees and dessert for $20. 

Calls for information to the numbers above or email Kristi@windems.org .

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