A DEDICATION

 A message from Robert Linton and Michele Olem

Robert Linton's mother, Gertrude Linton, was a democratic organizer. She was in charge of the polls in Cambridgeport, Massachusetts and formed one of the very early Rainbow Coalitions.  The City of Cambridge dedicated a square to her at the corner of Soden Street and Western Avenue  in 1998.

Rob dedicated his participation in the 2014 State Democratic Convention to his mother.
 
Thank you so much,
Michele and Rob




Photographs from the Convention, DCU Center, Worcester June 13 & 14, 2014

Delegates Robert Linton and Priscilla McChesney with Michele Olem, on their way into the Convention

Delegates:  Lydia Vivante, Catharie Nass, Robert Linton, and Priscilla McChesney

 Wellfleet's delegation:  Geraldine Ramer, Catharie Nass, Maria Burks, Michele Olem, Robert Linton, Priscilla McChesney, Mary Wright, Lydia Vivante.  

Note:  Wellfleet Selectman Jerry Houk was elected as an Alternate, but had a family commitment and could not attend.

CALENDAR, SPRING 2014

Late Spring Letter

Dear Wellfleet Democratic Town Committee members,

We hope you are enjoying this beautiful Spring on Cape Cod!

In a few short days nine of our members will make the trip to the Massachusetts State Democratic Convention in Worcester  (June 13 & 14). 

Delegates:  Robert Linton, Priscilla McChesney, Catharie Nass, Lydia Vivante (Chair/Ex-Officio);  Alternates:  Jerry Houk, Geraldine Ramer, and Mary Wright.  Guests: Maria Burks and Michele Olem.

The Wellfleet Democratic Town Committee has not scheduled a business meeting in June, though we will soon share some ideas for Summer 2014 and the lead-up to the September 9 primary and November 4 election.  As always, feel free to suggest agenda items, speakers, events, actions.

With best wishes and thanks,

Lydia Vivante, Chairperson 

Terry Gips, Secretary

Richard Guernsey, Treasurer

Priscilla McChesney, Affirmative Action Outreach Advisor

Reatha Ciotti, Planning for Action Committee 

wellfleetdems.org

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MAY 2014  -- Please note:  the Wellfleet Democratic Town Committee does not have a business meeting planned for this month.  

 

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APRIL 26, 2014 STRAW POLL RESULTS
Outer Cape Democratic Coalition
 
Hi Everyone,

After re-checking the numbers, which differ slightly from the published report in the Cape Cod Times, here are the final results.  Winners are in bold.  There were 73 ballots cast.

Governor

Avellone   1%

Berwick 12

Coakley 12

Grossman 37 

Kayyem 36 (rounded up from 35.6%)

Lt. Governor

Arena-de Rosa   0%

Cheung 27

Kerrigan 33  (rounded up from 32.9%)

Lake 37

Attorney General

Healy 32  (rounded up from 31.5%)

Tolman 66  (rounded up from 65.7%)

Treasurer

Conroy 34% 

Finegold   7  (rounded up from 6.8%)

Goldberg 59  (rounded up from 58.9%)

Audited by Dave Schropfer using the two summary sheets and the tabulation sheet provided by the OCDC members at the Event.

PAST

April 26   (SAT 10AM to 12 Noon)  CANDIDATES BRUNCH & STRAW POLL  Join Statewide candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and Treasurer for a casual brunch and straw poll at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 3800 State Highway/Route 6 in Eastham, Mass.  Sponsored by the Outer Cape Democratic Town Committee  (Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans).    Tickets are $25  and are available at the door.  To reserve a spot, please mail your check to:  "Eastham DTC", c/o Brenda Luck, PO Box 657, Eastham, MA 02642