Ladies Night Out with Michelle Obama (Women for Obama Event)
On February 22nd, women across the country will meet in their communities to plan the year ahead and discuss the President's accomplishments for women in his first term. In living rooms and coffee shops, Women for Obama are kicking off their fight to get the President and other Democrats up and down the ticket re-elected, and it's starting in their homes and neighborhoods. Step up to meet with other women and hear from First Lady Michelle Obama as she gets us fired up! We're excited to hear from the First Lady, but we can't wait to meet you and your mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends. Bring along other women that should be sure to hear the First Lady's message, and we'll bring our excitement for the year ahead. We'll dial in to a live conference call with the First Lady. #women2012

Time: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Break Time Sports Grill 1009 South Salisbury Blvd Salisbury, MD 21804 (Tentative)
Directions: 1/2 Block north of Salisbury University on So. Salisbury Blvd.

Please RSVP to https://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpy9c7

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February 15th
Mayor Jim Ireton's 2012 State of the City Address:
Mayor Ireton will premier his 2012 State of the City Address to the club at the start of our meeting on February 15th. Mayor Ireton will reflect on the progress and events of 2011, and share his vision for 2012.

Safe Streets Program Update:
Mayor Ireton, Chief Barbara Duncan, Safe Streets Coordinator Dr. Mark Bowen, and State's Attorney Matt Maciarello will discuss Salisbury's Safe Streets program. Members will hear about the program's success to date and goals for the future.The Safe Streets program has been so successful in Salisbury that it has become the model for other Maryland cities. Come and learn how this success has been achieved and what we need to do to continue on this path.

Other Events:
ESDS (Eastern Shore Democratic Summit) April 21-22:
The ESDS will be held at the Milestone Conference Center in Easton, MD. The two day conference - April 21 & 22 - will include topical discussions and appearances by the Governor, Lt. Governor, and many other top Maryland Democrats. Look for more details on this upcoming event in the next couple of weeks.

Help wanted: Democrats to reelect Obama! We are looking for coordinators for Worcester, and Somerset Counties especially. Other coordinators are needed for the cities & towns within Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties. Email if you want to be a key part of this team. Training provided. WicomicoDems@gmail.com

Wicomico Democrats Host a State of the Union Watch Party!

 

Come join fellow Democrats at Break Time Sports Grill to watch President Obama's State of the Union Address. We will have several screens available, including big screens so we can all cheer on the President. Immediately following, we will have a brief discussion on what the President has laid out and what it means for the Democratic Party. You must be 21 to attend.

 

Space is limited so please RSVP to: https://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gppy2h Time: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Host: Democratic Club of Wicomico County

Location: Break Time Sports Grill (Salisbury, MD) 1009 South Salisbury Boulevard Salisbury, MD 21801

Directions: Half block north of Salisbury University on Rt 13.

January Meeting & Candidates' Forum

	Democratic Club of Wicomico County January 2012 Candidates’ Forum 1st Congressional District Congressional District 1 Candidates' Forum: January 18th, Mister Paul’s Legacy Restaurant, 1801 N. Salisbury Blvd. A candidates' forum for the Democrats that have filed to replace Andy Harris for the District 1 Congressional seat will begin at 7:00. Currently, Wendy Rosen & John LaFerla have filed and both have agreed to participate in the forum at our January 18th meeting. Other candidates will be invited to attend as they declare their candidacy. PACE will moderate and PAC14 will record the event, which is open to the public, so start spreading the word. There will be a "Club Members Only" reception prior to the forum (6:30-7:00), with appetizers and a chance to get to know the candidates personally. Updates will be posted to our website and to Facebook. Questions for the candidates may be submitted in advance to wicomicodems@gmail.com. Other Events: The Wicomico Environmental Trust (WET) is honoring Delegate Conway on January 20th. For more information on that event or visit http://wicomicoenvironment.org/event/wet-annual-dinner. Please share this information with anyone you feel may be interested in these events and/or Club news and encourage them to subscribe by emailing wicomicodems@gmail.com. Contact Us Follow Us on Facebook Democratic Club of Wicomico County Trudy Andersen, President PO Box 1486 Salisbury, Maryland 21802 Tel: 443-366-5530 email: wicomicodems@gmail.com Website: Wicomicodems.com Democratic Club of Wicomico County

First Meeting at our New Location Tonight!

Join us in the friendly confines of the Georgia House in Salisbury for our monthly meeting in this new venue. Enjoy a cash bar, food buffet, and social hour starting at 6:30. The meeting with speaker Harry Basehart starts at 7pm. The Georgia House is located at 1801 N. Salisbury Blvd. See you there!

Mayor Jim Ireton to speak at tonight's meeting

Please join us tonight for our monthly meeting as were are pleased to host Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton who will give his annual State of the City address. The meeting begins promptly at 7p with a meet and greet beforehand at 6:30. Meetings take place the third Wednesday of every month at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 1501 Emerson Ave. in Salisbury.

A Message from the Governor

For the past four years, Lt. Governor Brown and I have worked to protect Maryland families and children, to create and save jobs, to keep our neighborhoods and communities safe, and to build a more sustainable future for generations to come. It has been both a remarkable and challenging journey as our nation has faced some of the toughest economic times since the Great Depression. But our families and children remain at the core of our hearts and the forefront of our minds as we work to come through this recession.

Governor Announces Major Milestone at Public Safety Forum

Recently, at the final "Maryland Forward" forum on public safety and security, Governor O'Malley announced a major milestone for Maryland's DNA database. The database, housed at the State Police Forensic Sciences Division laboratory, has now made more than 2,000 positive comparisons, or "hits."

In January 2008, Governor O'Malley announced the elimination of an inherited backlog of more than 24,000 untested and uncollected DNA samples from convicted felons. The backlog elimination was the result of additional funding for new positions and new equipment provided by the O'Malley-Brown Administration. Since 2007, law enforcement has made 290 arrests due to positive hits from the DNA database.

Jobs Across Maryland

As Maryland continues to weather the economic storm, there is some good news as the latest Beige Book report by the federal government shows indicators that Maryland's economy continues to improve.

In more jobs news, HBO recently announced that it will begin filming a new comedy in Baltimore, creating more than 700 jobs for our State. Additionally, M. Luis Construction Company is planning to hire 100 new employees at its newly-acquired plant in Rockville.

Recently, Bloosurf, a local broadband provider, announced that it will receive $3.2 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand access to broadband to underserved parts of the Eastern Shore and hire 25 to 30 employees. And in more economic development news, Towson University will begin plans to build a new $68 million arena, which will create jobs for Marylanders in its construction.

For those interested in tapping into the jobs of the new economy, on January 25th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Tech Council of Maryland will host the Business of Cyber Security Conference at Johns Hopkins University. Click here to register.

Monthly meeting this Wednesday

Our monthly meeting will be held Wednesday , January 19th at the Salisbury Knights of Columbus hall at 7pm. Mark Bowen, Clerk of Court, will install the Board of Directors and Officers. Hope to see some new faces.

Message from Governor O'Malley: Creating jobs for Maryland

Dear Friends,

This week, we announced that in the most recent quarter we created or saved more than 13,800 jobs in Maryland thanks to President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These figures reflect jobs created or saved in key sectors including health, education, housing and transportation.

In addition, thanks to the tough choices we've made investing in our public schools at record levels even in tough times, Maryland finds itself in an appealing position when it comes to teaching jobs. While many states are slashing education budgets to make ends meet, Governor O'Malley's record K-12 investments have not only made our public school system #1 in the nation for two straight years, but it's also meant Maryland continues to be a magnet for the nation's best educators.

Maryland construction workers will benefit from three major development projects in the near future. In Towson, a 12-story office development could bring as many as 500 workers to downtown, including the corporate headquarters for MileOne, one of the nation's largest privately-held automobile sales and service delivery networks. And in Baltimore City, the new expansion of the Shock Trauma Center will employ 300 construction workers, and will add another 250 employees to staff the expansion when it opens.

Finally, we learned this week that Maryland was one of only six states nationwide who saw their number of visitors rise in 2009. The report by D.K. Shifflet & Associates showed that Maryland had 29 million visitors last year, 1 million more than in 2008. While the rest of the nation saw their tourism business drop by 5.5 percent, Maryland enjoyed an increase of 3.5 percent.

Martin O'Malley
Governor