Speaking of affordable fundraisers...

[ImADeanDem]

I saw the thread lamenting the lack of affordable fundraisers below, and wanted to mention one coming up this weekend (info below). Melissa Berger is a candidate for Delegate in Maryland's 13th District, where there will be one, possibly two open seats. (Neil Quinter has all-but-announced a run for Ben Cardin's seat, and Shane Pendergrass is considering opposing Sandra Schrader in the state Senate.) Melissa is a first-time candidate, inspired to run by Howard Dean's enouragement of all of us ("the grassroots") to take our country back by running for office at every level. She was very involved in the Dean campaign locally, and is now the vice chair (I'm the chair) of Democracy for Howard County -- so she really understands and appreciates the power of the grassroots, and of small donations from many rather than simply courting wealthy donors. That's why this fundraiser is on a "sliding scale." (She also recognizes that childcare can be an issue, which is why kids are welcome at this event! Mine will be there!) Please consider attending Saturday's event, whether you are in District 13 or not!

Melissa Berger
Candidate for Maryland State Delegate ---Maryland District 13


Is pleased to invite you to a summer evening of food,
drink, music, and politics with special musical
guests, Watermelon Sugar.

Saturday, June 11, 2005 6pm-9pm
7414 First League Columbia, MD 21046
RSVP: [e-mail] or 410-381-3254
Suggested Donation $15-$250 (sliding scale)
Kids Welcome

Directions: From route 32 take the Eden Brook/Shaker
exit and follow the sign to Eden Brook Dr. At the end
of Eden Brook turn right onto First League.

For more information about Melissa go to
http://www.melissaberger.com

To learn more about Watermelon Sugar and hear sound clips, go to
http://benbroke.com

[DaveinMD]

1. Melissa is great

I am working for her.

[ImADeanDem]

2. Dave, have we met before?

Perhaps at the event at the Strathmore? Melissa introduced me to someone who was "helping her with her campaign," but I can't remember the name -- was that you?

I agree that she's great -- she's been a tireless member of Democracy for Howard County, and I think she'd be a terrific delegate. I want to support her campaign in every way I can! (Will I see you on Saturday, perhaps with your baby? I'll be there with my two boys -- my youngest is totally enamored with babies!)

[DaveinMD]

3. Yes

that was me. I'm planning to drop by in the early part of the event. And little Tabitha will be there as well.

[ImADeanDem]

4. Great, I'll look forward to seeing you again...

and meeting Tabitha!