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NTD NEWS    July 4, 2018
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Happy Independence Day 
from New Trier Democrats!
 

Every Thursday Night at New Trier Dems' Office 
From Now Until Election Day 

JB For Governor Thursday Evening Phone Bank JB Prtizker

When
Thursday Nights, July through November, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Where
New Trier Democrats' Office, 800 Oak Street, Suite 112, Winnetka

What
A phone bank to get out the vote for JB Pritzker for Governor in this important midterm election. This phone bank will also support Kwame Raoul for Illinois Attorney General as well as other down ticket races in Illinois. You must bring a cell phone and please bring a laptop computer if you can. Training and all necessary materials will be provided . For questions or to RSVP, call Jonathan Alter at 312-848-2925.  


Monday, July 16th 

It's the ANNUAL NEW TRIER DEMOCRATS
MEET AND GREET 
at AVLI ESTIATORIO

566 Chestnut, Winnetka 
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm




Delicious Greek nibbles, refreshing drinks
and lots of liberal conversation
with fellow Democrats, office holders and candidates.
Don't miss this event!

 

Other events of interest:
  
This Saturday, July 7 in Highland Park - JB For Governor Canvass and Phone Bank

JB Prtizker When: Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 10:00am to 6:00pm; Shift times begin at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm
Where: Tenth Dems, 474 Central Ave., (2nd floor above Mizuki Grill), Highland Park
What: A canvass launch and phone bank to help recruit volunteers to get out the vote for JB Pritzker for Governor in this important midterm election. Training and all necessary materials will be provided. Plenty of free parking in the lot a half-block to the east of the office. For questions or to RSVP, email Hannah Amundsen at [email protected].

Tuesday, July 10 in Glencoe - Go Green Illinois Meeting

When: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm  
Where: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
What: Go Green Illinois hosts a discussion of the Great Rivers Chicago effort.  Speakers are Sarah Cardona of the Metropolitan Planning Council and Rosemary Heilemann who is active in the Buffalo Creek Watershed Partnership. For additional information,  visit their website .

Friday & Saturday, July 13-14 in Winnetka - 
Visit New Trier Democrats at the Winnetka Sidewalk Sale

When: Friday and Saturday, July 13 & 14, 2018
Where: Downtown Winnetka
What: Visit New Trier Democrats at their booth during the Winnetka Sidewalk Sale. We would love to see you - whether to chat politics, sign up to become a member, check out local volunteering opportunities or fill out a political survey. If you are interested in volunteering to work our booth for this or any other Sidewalk Sale, please contact Joan at [email protected].

Saturday, July 14 in Highland Park - 
JB For Governor Canvass and Phone Bank

JB Prtizker When: Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 10:00am to 6:00pm; Shift times begin at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm
Where: Tenth Dems, 474 Central Ave., (2nd floor above Mizuki Grill), Highland Park
What: A canvass launch and phone bank to help recruit volunteers to get out the vote for JB Pritzker for Governor in this important midterm election. Training and all necessary materials will be provided. Plenty of free parking in the lot a half-block to the east of the office.For questions or to RSVP, email Hannah Amundsen at [email protected].

Monday, July 16 in Chicago - Second Annual Women's Rights & Resistance Lunch

When: Monday, July 16, 2018 at 10:30am (doors opens), program begins promptly at 11:30am
Where: Revel Fulton Market, 1215 W. Fulton Market, Chicago
What: Second Annual Women's Rights and Resistance Lunch hosted by JB and Juliana. Special Guests: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand & Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx. The event is free to attend and lunch will be provided. RSVP is required to attend. RSVP to [email protected].
 
Monday, July 16 in Chicago -  League of Women Voters "Food for Thought" Lunch with David Orr

When: Monday, July 16, 2018 from 11:30am to 1:00pm Where: DePaul Club, DePaul University Center, 11th Floor, 1 E. Jackson, Chicago (corner of State Street and Jackson)
What: The League of Women Voters of Cook County presents a program on different aspects of Cook County government - with food!  Featured speaker: Cook County Clerk David Orr.  He will talk about what he is working on now and what he would like to see happen in the future. Proceeds benefit the League of Women Voters of Illinois Education Fund. Reservations are required.   Register online or for questions, call Priscilla Mims at 312-861-0166.
 
Wednesday, July 18 in Highland Park - Fundraiser in Support of Betsy Dirksen Londrigan for Congress
 
Betsy Londrigan When: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Where: The Home of Mayor Nancy Rotering (address available upon RSVP)
What: Betsy is running in a nationally targeted race here in Illinois. After watching her son fight a life-threatening illness, Betsy stepped up to run for Congress when she saw Republican Rep. Rodney Davis vote to take away affordable health care. Betsy is a small business owner, former teacher, and an advocate for affordable healthcare. Betsy's District 13, which includes Urbana, Springfield, and Decatur, went for President Obama twice. RSVP online.

Friday & Saturday , July 20-21 in Wilmette -  Visit New Trier Democrats at the Wilmette Summerfest & Sidewalk Sale
 
When: Friday and Saturday, July 20 & 21, 2018 Where: Downtown Wilmette
What: Visit New Trier Democrats at their booth during the Wilmette Summerfest & Sidewalk Sale. We would love to see you - whether to chat politics, sign up to become a member, check out local volunteering opportunities or fill out a political survey. If you are interested in volunteering to work our booth for this or any other Sidewalk Sale, please contact Joan at [email protected].

Saturday, July 21 in Highland Park -  JB For Governor Canvass and Phone Bank
 
JB Prtizker When: Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 10:00am to 6:00pm; Shift times begin at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm
Where: Tenth Dems, 474 Central Ave., (2nd floor above Mizuki Grill), Highland Park
What: A canvass launch and phone bank to help recruit volunteers to get out the vote for JB Pritzker for Governor in this important midterm election. Training and all necessary materials will be provided. Plenty of free parking in the lot a half-block to the east of the office. For questions or to RSVP, email Hannah Amundsen at [email protected].


Save The Date!
 
2018  New Trier Democrats' Events


Friday & Saturday, July 13-14, 2018
Visit New Trier Democrats at the Winnetka Sidewalk Sale

Monday, July 16, 2018
New Trier Democrats' Annual Meet & Greet at Avli in Winnetka

Friday & Saturday, July 20-21, 2018
Visit New Trier Democrats at Wilmette Summerfest & Sidewalk Sale 

Saturday, September 8, 2018
New Trier Democrats' Annual Meeting and Picnic at Mallinckrodt Center

Sunday, October 14, 2018
New Trier Democrats' Annual Dinner at Maggiano's in Skokie

Thursday, December 13, 2018
New Trier Democrats' Holiday Party at Wilmette Wine Cellar
 
Your Legislators:


Legislators Democratic Legislators
who represent New Trier Township in 
Washington, Springfield and Cook County 
 



You'll be hearing a lot from these exceptional public servants. --

And they want to be hearing a lot from you. 
     The fact is, they need to hear from you and want to hear from you in order to represent you most effectively. So, the first thing you can do is get to know who these people are. The links below to their campaign websites are a good place to start. 
 
Jan Schakowsky , 9th U.S. Congressional District Representative  and Chief Deputy House Democratic Whip. The new Ninth District boundaries include all of New Trier except for Glencoe. 

Brad Schneider , 10th U.S. Congressional District Representative which includes a number of precincts in Glencoe.
     
Daniel Biss,   State Senator for Illinois' 9th State Senate District.The Ninth District includes all of New Trier Township.
  
Julie MorrisonState Senator for Illinois' 29th State Senate District. The district includes New Trier's northernmost precincts.   

Robyn Gabel, IL 18th District State Representative. The 18th District includes much of New Trier up to Hazel Avenue and Dundee Road.
 
Laura Fine , IL 17th District State Representative.
The 17th District includes the East Glenview and West Wilmette areas of New Trier Township.

Scott Drury IL 58th District State Representative. 
The 58th District includes the northernmost precincts in Glencoe.

Larry Suffredin, Cook County 13th District Commissioner. The 13th District includes all of New Trier, Evanston and Niles Townships. 
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