Democratic Women of Moore Co. Announcements:
1. MLK Jr. Celebrations: January 18th 11:00am - Please be at the Park on New York Avenue and Broad Street in Southern Pines around 10:15 if you would like to participate in the MLK Jr. Parade. The parade starts at 11:00 am.
All are invited to come and march to Southern Pines Primary School
January 18th at 12:15 Moore County NAACP will be sponsoring a program at Southern Pines Primary School Auditorium /West New York Avenue. The speaker will be Ken Lewis who is one of three candidates seeking the Democratic Nomination for a US Senate seat.
2. DWMC Meeting Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 AM - Moore County District Attorney Maureen Krueger will be our February speaker. If you have any questions or concerns that you would like for her to address please send an email to Tonia Camina sigmon02@yahoo.com.
3. DWMC Annual Luncheon and installation of officers will be held on Saturday March 13th at 10:30am at the Seven Lakes Country Club. It will be a Brunch Buffet and the cost is $12.50. All members and friends planning to attend please mail your checks to our treasurer: Nancy Sandoval , 415 Bethesda Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387
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1/17/2010
11/24/2009
Running for NC Senate, Kenneth Lewis
Meet Kenneth
As a business lawyer in North Carolina for more than 20 years, Kenneth has been helping to create jobs and greater economic opportunity for all of North Carolina’s citizens. Kenneth’s clients have spanned the industries which have propelled the state toward its #1 business climate ranking* for seven of the past eight years. These industries include manufacturing, domestic and international distribution, high technology, and alternative energy.
Not content to forge progress only from the confines of his office, Kenneth has volunteered for and served organizations that promoted entrepreneurship and job creation, responsible lending, low income housing and community development, reproductive health issues, expansion of health insurance, healthcare delivery, early childhood development and advocacy for children’s issues.
Forging a New Path Forward
Having worked closely with businesses, government and social entrepreneurs, Kenneth understands the goals, needs and challenges of each. Many see these groups as having competing interests and goals. But Kenneth understands that continued progress in our country and in North Carolina requires that these groups work together toward a single vision — securing real and lasting prosperity for all. Kenneth has the experience, the ideas and the energy to find the common ground that will keep North Carolina and our country moving forward. As a business lawyer, that’s what he’s done for the past 22 years --- help parties with different interests and perspectives find ways to succeed together by focusing on their common interests.
Kenneth has also been active in North Carolina politics throughout his life, at the grassroots level and in advising and supporting candidates. His decision to run for the United States Senate comes on the heels of his extensive work with the Obama presidential campaign. This work involved fundraising, grassroots voter registration and early voting drives, outreach for the national campaign with state political leaders and more.
The Family Who Serves Together, Makes Change Together
The story of Kenneth’s family echoes the story of the American dream — it’s a story of hard work, reliance on education to achieve success, and a belief in serving the broader community. Kenneth’s parents were the children of sharecroppers from North and South Carolina. Despite their meager beginnings, his parents, through hard work and sacrifice, found educational opportunities. His mother became a schoolteacher and his father a minister and college professor. Kenneth’s parents demonstrated their commitment to community through their service. During the turbulent 1960’s his father served as president of an interracial and inter-faith organization that worked on reconciliation and healing of past divisions, and was a founding board member of an anti-poverty program.
Inspired by prominent lawyers like Thurgood Marshall and Julius Chambers, who were working to create change in the 1960’s and 70’s, Kenneth decided to become a lawyer. After graduating from Duke University and Harvard Law School, he turned down offers from prominent law firms across the country, and returned to his home state of North Carolina to be part of its growth into a more dynamic and prosperous state.
During his career as a business lawyer, Kenneth has been a partner in two of North Carolina’s largest and most prominent law firms. He also co-founded and ran a small law firm. That firm’s mission was to provide high quality legal services to a broad array of clients who might otherwise be unable to afford such services, including a nationally recognized Small Business Administration lender and one of the state’s largest nonprofit developers of award-winning affordable housing.
Kenneth, 47, is married to his wife of 20 years, Holly Ewell Lewis, who is a graduate of Duke and the University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Graduate School of Business, and is a former marketing executive at Sara Lee. They live in Chapel Hill with their three children, Evan (15), Marshall (14) and Maya (9). Continuing in his family’s tradition of service, Holly and their teenage children tutor at-risk students at a local elementary school, and the entire family volunteers at a food ministry at their church, Asbury Temple United Methodist Church in Durham.
As a business lawyer in North Carolina for more than 20 years, Kenneth has been helping to create jobs and greater economic opportunity for all of North Carolina’s citizens. Kenneth’s clients have spanned the industries which have propelled the state toward its #1 business climate ranking* for seven of the past eight years. These industries include manufacturing, domestic and international distribution, high technology, and alternative energy.
Not content to forge progress only from the confines of his office, Kenneth has volunteered for and served organizations that promoted entrepreneurship and job creation, responsible lending, low income housing and community development, reproductive health issues, expansion of health insurance, healthcare delivery, early childhood development and advocacy for children’s issues.
Forging a New Path Forward
Having worked closely with businesses, government and social entrepreneurs, Kenneth understands the goals, needs and challenges of each. Many see these groups as having competing interests and goals. But Kenneth understands that continued progress in our country and in North Carolina requires that these groups work together toward a single vision — securing real and lasting prosperity for all. Kenneth has the experience, the ideas and the energy to find the common ground that will keep North Carolina and our country moving forward. As a business lawyer, that’s what he’s done for the past 22 years --- help parties with different interests and perspectives find ways to succeed together by focusing on their common interests.
Kenneth has also been active in North Carolina politics throughout his life, at the grassroots level and in advising and supporting candidates. His decision to run for the United States Senate comes on the heels of his extensive work with the Obama presidential campaign. This work involved fundraising, grassroots voter registration and early voting drives, outreach for the national campaign with state political leaders and more.
The Family Who Serves Together, Makes Change Together
The story of Kenneth’s family echoes the story of the American dream — it’s a story of hard work, reliance on education to achieve success, and a belief in serving the broader community. Kenneth’s parents were the children of sharecroppers from North and South Carolina. Despite their meager beginnings, his parents, through hard work and sacrifice, found educational opportunities. His mother became a schoolteacher and his father a minister and college professor. Kenneth’s parents demonstrated their commitment to community through their service. During the turbulent 1960’s his father served as president of an interracial and inter-faith organization that worked on reconciliation and healing of past divisions, and was a founding board member of an anti-poverty program.
Inspired by prominent lawyers like Thurgood Marshall and Julius Chambers, who were working to create change in the 1960’s and 70’s, Kenneth decided to become a lawyer. After graduating from Duke University and Harvard Law School, he turned down offers from prominent law firms across the country, and returned to his home state of North Carolina to be part of its growth into a more dynamic and prosperous state.
During his career as a business lawyer, Kenneth has been a partner in two of North Carolina’s largest and most prominent law firms. He also co-founded and ran a small law firm. That firm’s mission was to provide high quality legal services to a broad array of clients who might otherwise be unable to afford such services, including a nationally recognized Small Business Administration lender and one of the state’s largest nonprofit developers of award-winning affordable housing.
Kenneth, 47, is married to his wife of 20 years, Holly Ewell Lewis, who is a graduate of Duke and the University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Graduate School of Business, and is a former marketing executive at Sara Lee. They live in Chapel Hill with their three children, Evan (15), Marshall (14) and Maya (9). Continuing in his family’s tradition of service, Holly and their teenage children tutor at-risk students at a local elementary school, and the entire family volunteers at a food ministry at their church, Asbury Temple United Methodist Church in Durham.
11/21/2009
Dem Women Christmas, Dec. 5, Carthage
Democratic Women of Moore County HOLIDAY PARTY
Saturday, December 5, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, McDonald Building in Carthage
RSVP Sybil Ryan by Friday November 29th, 215-9018 or email sylory@pinehurst.net
You are welcome to bring your spouse or a guest, just let Sybil know. The party will be a pot luck dinner. If you have not signed up to bring a dish please let Sybil know what you plan to bring. There is a liquor permit so you may bring beer or wine.
And please bring a donation for Moore County Dept. of Social Services for Foster Children's Christmas gifts, it will be much appreciated. Checks made to MCDSS are tax deductible. Please include Foster Children’s Christmas gifts in the memo section of the check so it will go to them.
Saturday, December 5, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, McDonald Building in Carthage
RSVP Sybil Ryan by Friday November 29th, 215-9018 or email sylory@pinehurst.net
You are welcome to bring your spouse or a guest, just let Sybil know. The party will be a pot luck dinner. If you have not signed up to bring a dish please let Sybil know what you plan to bring. There is a liquor permit so you may bring beer or wine.
And please bring a donation for Moore County Dept. of Social Services for Foster Children's Christmas gifts, it will be much appreciated. Checks made to MCDSS are tax deductible. Please include Foster Children’s Christmas gifts in the memo section of the check so it will go to them.
11/08/2009
Dem Women, Nov. 14, Carthage
The Democratic Women of Moore County will be meeting on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 AM at Democratic Headquarters.
Guest speaker Sally Larsen from the Seagrove Area Potters Association will provide some local history of Moore County and nearby Seagrove potters. She will also discuss the potters' charitable activities, such as First Health Hospice, and what they do for their own community through the Potters Relief fund. Also speaking at the meeting will be Ann Thomas, head of foster care services at Dept. of Social Services. She will give a brief talk about the need for holiday gifts for the children in foster care. Reminder: please bring canned goods for our monthly food drive.
Guest speaker Sally Larsen from the Seagrove Area Potters Association will provide some local history of Moore County and nearby Seagrove potters. She will also discuss the potters' charitable activities, such as First Health Hospice, and what they do for their own community through the Potters Relief fund. Also speaking at the meeting will be Ann Thomas, head of foster care services at Dept. of Social Services. She will give a brief talk about the need for holiday gifts for the children in foster care. Reminder: please bring canned goods for our monthly food drive.
10/05/2009
Dem Women, Oct. 10, Carthage
The Democratic Women of Moore County will hold their next meeting on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 10 AM at Democratic Headquarters, 104-A North McNeill St., Carthage.
Steve Gerkin, Visitor Educator and Public Programs Coordinator for the NC Zoo in Asheboro, will be talking about the NC Zoo including what’s new, the zoo’s conservation efforts, the role of zoos today, and upcoming plans. He will also be bringing along some biofacts (skulls or teeth or other animal artifacts) to share with the group.
The meeting is open to the public and all interested persons are welcome to attend. Don't forget to bring along some non-perishable food items for the food bank collection.
Steve Gerkin, Visitor Educator and Public Programs Coordinator for the NC Zoo in Asheboro, will be talking about the NC Zoo including what’s new, the zoo’s conservation efforts, the role of zoos today, and upcoming plans. He will also be bringing along some biofacts (skulls or teeth or other animal artifacts) to share with the group.
The meeting is open to the public and all interested persons are welcome to attend. Don't forget to bring along some non-perishable food items for the food bank collection.
8/31/2009
Dem Women, Sept. 12, Carthage
Democratic Women of Moore County
Speaker Dr. Lori Heim, internist and the wife of Jim Heim, chairman of the Moore County Democratic Party, will speak on Health Care Reform.
All are welcome.
September 12, 10 am, Democratic Headquarters, Carthage. For more info call Wilma Laney 944-5502
Speaker Dr. Lori Heim, internist and the wife of Jim Heim, chairman of the Moore County Democratic Party, will speak on Health Care Reform.
All are welcome.
September 12, 10 am, Democratic Headquarters, Carthage. For more info call Wilma Laney 944-5502
6/09/2009
Democratic Women of Moore, June 13
DWMC meeting June 13
Nancy Gottovi, the executive director of Central Park NC will be the speaker at the Saturday, June 13th meeting of the Democratic Women of Moore County. Central Park NC is an organization that develops strategies to preserve the natural and cultural assets of central North Carolina, using them to create a sustainable local economy.
www.centralparknc.org
The meeting begins 10 AM at Democratic Headquarters, 104-A North McNeill St., Carthage. Bring a friend, and some canned goods for our monthly food drive.
Nancy Gottovi, the executive director of Central Park NC will be the speaker at the Saturday, June 13th meeting of the Democratic Women of Moore County. Central Park NC is an organization that develops strategies to preserve the natural and cultural assets of central North Carolina, using them to create a sustainable local economy.
www.centralparknc.org
The meeting begins 10 AM at Democratic Headquarters, 104-A North McNeill St., Carthage. Bring a friend, and some canned goods for our monthly food drive.
11/06/2008
Dem Women, Moore County, Nov. 8
The Democratic Women of Moore County will be meeting this Saturday, at 10 AM November 8 at Democratic Headquarters in Carthage. Tessie Taylor will be the guest speaker. Tessie was the Moore County delegate to the Democratic Convention in Denver last August. She will be talking about her experience as a delegate and her highlights of the convention. We will also be celebrating our election day victories!! See you Saturday
10/06/2008
Dem Women, Moore County, Oct. 11
The Democratic Women of Moore County will be meeting this Saturday, Oct.11 at 10 AM at Democratic Headquarters in Carthage. Dr. Susan Purser, Superintendent of Moore County Schools will be the speaker, her talk, "How do we measure success in our schools," an examination of No Child Left Behind and standardized testing. Meeting is open to the public and anyone interested is welcome to attend. For more info call Democratic Headquarters at 947-1933.
Nine women from the Democratic Women of Moore County recently attended the DWNC state convention in Greensboro last month. At the convention the DWMC received second place for the Betty Ray McCain Communications Award which was presented to Mindy Fineman and Ann Langford for outstanding achievement in creatively communicating the Democratic message to its members and to the community at large. The DWMC also received the Power of 10 Membership Challenge Award. Bobbi Burrell, past president of the DWMC was presented the "STAR" award at the conference.
Nine women from the Democratic Women of Moore County recently attended the DWNC state convention in Greensboro last month. At the convention the DWMC received second place for the Betty Ray McCain Communications Award which was presented to Mindy Fineman and Ann Langford for outstanding achievement in creatively communicating the Democratic message to its members and to the community at large. The DWMC also received the Power of 10 Membership Challenge Award. Bobbi Burrell, past president of the DWMC was presented the "STAR" award at the conference.
9/14/2008
From Democratic Women of Moore County
This Thursday, Sept. 18 @ 7:30 PM at Owens Auditorium of Sandhills Community College, the upcoming Ruth Pauley Lecture
Topic: “Embedded in Iraq” panel discussion with reporters from 4 local newspapers ( Charlotte, Fayettville, Raleigh and the Pilot) The lectures are free to the public and a reception follows.
Monday, Oct. 13 @ 10:30 AM – Candidates Forum: Betty Mangum, Democrat and Jamie Boles, Republican, running for NC House representing Moore County. This event is being sponsored by NARFE (National Active & Retired Federal Employees), Their membership is primarily republican, so Betty needs our support - please try to attend. It will be held at the Community Congregational Church, 141 N. Bennett St. (Corner of Bennett and New Hampshire), Southern Pines.
Thursday, October 16 from 5-7 PM - RALLY FOR CHANGE… with Betty Mangum, Abraham Odeh, Tony Berk, and Jim Wimsatt representing Barak Obama. Wine, cheese, & snacks will be served, at Watts Auman Farm on Hwy 73, West End (Peach Farm), Sponsored by the Seven Lakes and West End Area Democratic Precincts. Everyone welcomed. Questions: contact Bill and Jean Schmidt at billschmidt@nc.rr.com
Topic: “Embedded in Iraq” panel discussion with reporters from 4 local newspapers ( Charlotte, Fayettville, Raleigh and the Pilot) The lectures are free to the public and a reception follows.
Monday, Oct. 13 @ 10:30 AM – Candidates Forum: Betty Mangum, Democrat and Jamie Boles, Republican, running for NC House representing Moore County. This event is being sponsored by NARFE (National Active & Retired Federal Employees), Their membership is primarily republican, so Betty needs our support - please try to attend. It will be held at the Community Congregational Church, 141 N. Bennett St. (Corner of Bennett and New Hampshire), Southern Pines.
Thursday, October 16 from 5-7 PM - RALLY FOR CHANGE… with Betty Mangum, Abraham Odeh, Tony Berk, and Jim Wimsatt representing Barak Obama. Wine, cheese, & snacks will be served, at Watts Auman Farm on Hwy 73, West End (Peach Farm), Sponsored by the Seven Lakes and West End Area Democratic Precincts. Everyone welcomed. Questions: contact Bill and Jean Schmidt at billschmidt@nc.rr.com
9/06/2008
Dem Women, Moore County, Sept. 13
The next meeting for the Democratic Women of Moore County
Saturday, Sept 13th at headquarters, Carthage at 10 AM.
We will be discussing how to help support our candidates for the upcoming election. Speaker will be Swede Boreen, US veteran, describing about his experiences during the bombing of Pearl Harbor (USS Oklahoma).
Hope you can join us. Feel free to bring a friend. Go DEMOCRATS!!!! We want this to be a winning election!!!
Saturday, Sept 13th at headquarters, Carthage at 10 AM.
We will be discussing how to help support our candidates for the upcoming election. Speaker will be Swede Boreen, US veteran, describing about his experiences during the bombing of Pearl Harbor (USS Oklahoma).
Hope you can join us. Feel free to bring a friend. Go DEMOCRATS!!!! We want this to be a winning election!!!
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