Month: March 2012

  • The Article Reminded Me of Mitt Romney

    The article said, “The 2012 Porsche Cayman S Black Edition is now available for $68,450.”  Car and Driver magazine continues, “Black is perhaps most evocative of death or misfortune, but when sprayed on a car, it creates a sinister, menacing aura.” A couple of points here from this May 2011 story. First, the Porsche Cayman…

  • March 18 – Memorial Service for Nancy Shank

    Sponsored by friends of the Shank family. Nancy and her late husband Paul were for more than 30 years two of the most dedicated members of the Point Loma Democratic Club. Nancy died on February 11 at age 95. 2.00pm, Point Loma Assembly Bldg, 3035 Talbot St, San Diego, CA 92106

  • April 14 – The Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner of the San Diego County Democratic Party

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  • June 5 – California Statewide Primary Election

    This will be California’s first statewide election under the new Jungle Primary system. The President and Central Committee members are still selected by Party. But for every other partisan office, anybody can vote for anyone they want. The top two candidates then face off in November even if they both belong to the same Party.…

  • June 23 – 33rd Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair

    This community event attracts voters from across the county. It will be a great opportunity to publicize our Democratic candidates and issues. Please help staff the Point Loma Democratic Club booth. You can sign up to help at the event by contacting Vic Heasley at (619) 224-8013. 10.00am-1.00pm

  • Remembering Nancy Shank

    If you have not seen it already, be sure to read Melanie Nickel’s fine tribute to Nancy in the March 8th Beacon. My fondest memory of Nancy was from the four years we served together on the Club’s E-Board, 1995-1998. The previous year had seen a sharp drop in the Club’s membership and attendance. We…