EMERGE CALIFORNIA APPLICATION IS NOW ONLINE!
Ever thought of running for office? Know a woman who you think would make an excellent candidate?
Emerge California is currently recruiting for our 2009 class! The application for the 2008-2009 class is now online. The deadline for the application is September 22.
We will be holding a series of information sessions in August. These sessions provide a great opportunity for women interested in applying to learn more about the program. Come hear from past program members and the executive director details about what Emerge can do for you, or encourage your friends and colleagues to attend. Please feel free to attend any of the information sessions below, regardless of what county you live in. If you do not live in any of the counties listed below, please attend a session that is most convenient for you.
- SONOMA County: Tuesday, August 12
6:30-8:00pm,
Café Bella, 3120 Lakeville Hwy (Hwy. 116), Petaluma
- SANTA CLARA County (Peninsula): Wednesday, August 13
6:30-8:00pm,
2091 Barbara Drive, Palo Alto
- SOLANO County: Thursday, August 14
6:30-8:00pm,
4254 Green Acres Court, Fairfield
- SANTA CLARA County (South Bay): Monday, August 18
6:30-8:00pm,
1191 Carolyn Avenue, San Jose
- SACRAMENTO County: Tuesday, August 19
6:30-8:00pm,
1121 L Street, Suite 607, Sacramento
- MARIN County: Wednesday, August 20
6:30-8:00pm,
8 Willow Street, San Rafael
- ALAMEDA County: Thursday, August 21
6:30-8:00pm,
5236 James Avenue, Oakland
- SAN FRANCISCO County: Tuesday, September 9
6:30-8:00pm,
131 Steuart Street, Suite 300, San Francisco
The deadline for the application is September 22. Click here for more information.
For more information about the information sessions, the application or program, contact Gretchen Schoenstein at 415-874-7433.
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ALUMNAE UPDATE
Vien Truong (08) has been appointed to the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth - Planning and Oversight Committee.
Cristina Sinclaire (07) will be starting her new job as a Field Organizer for Obama in Ohio on August 1st.
Jordanna Thigpen (04) is now the Executive Director of the Taxi Commission. She also received an award from the Small Business Network for Small Business Advocate of the Year.
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NOVEMBER 2008 CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Desrie Campbell (07) is running for Fremont School Board
To contact, volunteer or contribute:
Committee to Elect Desrie Campbell for Fremont School Board
4613 Fanwood Terrace
Fremont, CA 94538
desids@aol.com
510-979-9221
FPPC ID# 1307665
www.desrie4schools.com
Alicia Crank (08) is running for Mountain View City Council
To contact, volunteer or contribute:
Alicia Crank for City Council
P.O. Box 1264
Mountain View, CA 94042
alicia@mizcrank.com
650-814-0438
FPPC ID# 1287839
www.mizcrank.com
Laurie Gallian (08) is running for Sonoma City Council
To contact, volunteer or contribute:
Laurie Gallian for Sonoma City Council
PMB# 122 19229
Sonoma Highway
Sonoma, CA 95476
lauriegallian@comcast.net
707-738-9847
FPPC ID# 1304959
www.lauriegallian.com
Lynn Jefferson (08) is running for San Francisco City and County Board of Supervisors District 3
To contact, volunteer or contribute:
Committee to Elect Lynn Jefferson
766 Francisco Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
Lynnjefferson@comcast.net
415-335-7572
FPPC ID# 1303409
www.Electlynnjefferson.com
Beatriz Leyva-Cutler (07) is running for Berkeley School Board
To contact, volunteer or contribute:
Beatriz Leyva-Cutler for Berkeley School Board
1617 8th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
beatriz.for.school.board@gmail.com
510-847-0784
FPPC ID# 1305727
Website: pending
Emily Murase, PhD (03) is running for San Francisco Board of Education
To contact, volunteer or contribute:
Committee to Elect Emily Murase for School Board
P.O. Box 320530
San Francisco, CA 94132
emurase@stanfordalumni.org
415-297-3975
FPPC ID# 1304864
www.emilymurase.com
Rachel Norton (08) is running for San Francisco Board of Education
To contact, volunteer or contribute:
Rachel Norton for Board of Education
P.O. Box 210405
San Francisco, CA 94121
rachel@rachelnorton.com
415-762-0721
FPPC ID# 1303565
www.rachelnorton.com
Noelani Sallings (08) is running for Santa Clara Unified School Board Area 2
To contact, volunteer or contribute:
Friends of Noelani Sallings
465 N. Wolfe Rd
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
noelani@sallings.org
408-480-8671
FPPC ID# 1302548
noelani.sallings.org
Cecilia Valdez (08) is running for San Pablo City Council
To contact, volunteer or contribute:
Friends of Cecilia Valdez
P.O. Box 6308
San Pablo, California 94806
Cecilia_Cecy_Valdez@comcast.net
510-417-0004
FPPC ID# 1297799
Shirlee Zane (08) is running for Sonoma County Board of Supervisors District 3
To contact, volunteer or contribute:
Zane for Supervisor
1585 Terrace Way #539
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
szane@sonic.net
707-495-2246
FPPC ID# 1302015
www.zaneforsupervisor.com
We will add more information on all of our California campaigns as it is made available to us. Check next month's newsletter for more campaign updates.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The Black & Pink Ball Kick-Off Event
Thursday, July 28
6:30pm-9:30pm, Bambuddha Lounge, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco
Spark Members Kick Off Event ticket only: $20
Free Kick-Off entry with purchase of Black & Pink Ball tickets: $65 for Spark Members, $95 for non-Spark Members
For more information or to RSVP go to www.sparksf.org
Desrie Campbell for Fremont School Board Campaign Kickoff
Saturday, July 26
4:00pm-6:00pm, Home of Teresa & Harry Cox, 427 Tothero Place, Fremont
Toys will be donated to the YMCA's "Get Fit Initiative." Please bring a small outdoor toy
RSVP to 510-979-9221 or desids@aol.com
Alicia Crank for Mountain View City Council Campaign Kickoff
Saturday, July 26
6:00pm-9:30pm
Home of Kris and Sandi McDonough, 106 Serena Court, Mountain View
Suggested Contribution Levels: Student $15, Neighbor $30, Friend $50, Supporter $100, Sponsor $250, Host $500
RSVP to rsvp@mizcrank.com
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Hosts Connecting the Green Dots:
Exploring the Green Jobs economy in the 9th Congressional District
Monday, July 28
10:00am Panel Discussion
11:00am-2:00pm
Green Jobs Career Fair,
Berkeley City College, 2050 Center Street, Berkeley
This event is free and open to the public
For questions or to RSVP call Maha Ibrahim at 510-763-0370
Luncheon with Senator Hillary Clinton
Hosted by Walter Shorenstein and Susie Tompkins Buell & Mark Buell
Benefitting HillPAC
Thursday, July 31
12:00-2:00pm,
Board Room 51st Floor, 555 California Street, San Francisco
$5000 per person
For more information, contact Elizabeth Baribeau at 415-248-7832 or ebaribeau@buellofficesf.com
Afternoon Reception with Senator Hillary Clinton
Hosted by Lorraine Hariton and Mark Gorenberg
Benefitting the Hillary Clinton for President Debt Relief
Tuesday, July 31
4:00pm VIP Reception, 5:00pm Main Event
Hosted at a private home in Los Altos Hills, address upon RSVP
Main Event ticket $500 per person, VIP Reception $2300 and up
For more information or to RSVP, contact Stefanie Roumeliotes at 415-402-0303 or sroumeliotes@hillaryclinton.com
San Francisco Women's Political Committee (SFWPC) Summer in the City
Thursday, July 31
6:00pm-8:00pm, Medjool, 2522 Mission Street, San Francisco
Individual ticket/membership: $35, SFWPC Champion: $100
To RSVP email sfwpc@sfwpc.org
Lynn Jefferson for San Francisco Supervisor, District 3
Field Campaign Kick Off - Support, Walk & Knock on Doors, & Lunch
Saturday, August 2
9:30pm, Caffe Sapore, 790 Lombard Street, San Francisco
1:00pm lunch, Panta Rei, 431 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
RSVP at 415-335-7572 or email info@electlynnjefferson.com
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren's Annual BBQ
Food prepared by the famous firefighters of Santa Clara County
Saturday, August 2
1:00pm-4:00pm, History Park, 1650 Senter Road, Central San Jose
Individual tickets are $40 each
RSVP to Kconnolly@lofgrenforcongress.com or 408-510-1851
California Youth Connection's Policy Conference
"Riding The Waves of Change"
This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from foster youth regarding their concerns and ideas for improvement in the foster care system. At this event, foster youth from across California will be presenting their recommendations for local and statewide policy and practice change in the foster care system
Monday, August 11
10:00am-2:30pm, University of San Diego
The registration fee for this event is $35, which includes lunch and a report summarizing youth's policy recommendations upon publication
To RSVP contact Miko Nadel 415-442-5060
For more information about California Youth Connection and this conference,
visit: www.calyouthconn.org/site/cyc/
CALIFORNIA LIST and Special Guest Speakers Secretary of State Debra Bowen, Speaker of the Assembly Karen Bass, Former Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin invite you to attend a celebration tea honoring departing California legislators:
Senator Sheila Kuehl, Senator Carole Migden, Assemblymember Patty Berg
Assemblymember Betty Karnette, Assemblymember Sally Lieber, Assemblymember Nicole Parra, Assemblymember Nell Soto
Wednesday, August 13
4:00pm-6:00pm, Sutter Club, 1220 Ninth Street, Sacramento
Donations to attend this event will benefit the CALIFORNIA LIST and their endorsed candidates
Please RSVP by completing the online form by August 4, 2008 or visiting www.californialist.org/home/tea or call 310-458-9355
California Women's 3rd Annual Equality Day Parade
Saturday, August 23
Parade starts at 10:00am at Southside Park, Sign-up at 7th & T Streets
Rally at 11:00am at the North Side of the Capitol, Sacramento
To learn more go to womenequalityparade.com
Free Movie Screening of Iron Jawed Angels
With UCSF Center for Gender Equity, the International Museum of Women, UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women's Health and the League of Women Voters
Tuesday, August 26
5:00pm-7:30pm (film screening at 5:25pm)
Herbst Hall, UCSF Mount Zion Hospital, 1600 Divisadero, San Francisco
Registration is encouraged for the event. For more information or to register, contact Bertina Lee at 415-885-3658 or Bertina.Lee@ucsfmedctr.org
Santa Clara County Commission on the Status of Women
Annual Women's Equality Day Celebrating 35 Years
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow: A Conversation with Women about Women
Moderated by LaDoris Cordell
Friday, September 5
To RSVP contact darcie.green@gmail.com or call 408-299-5135
Spark SF Black & Pink Ball
Friday, September 12
7:00pm-9:00pm, VIP Reception & Lounge
9:00pm-12:00am, Mezzanine, 444 Jessie Street, San Francisco
Tickets: Spark Members $85, Non Members $120, VIP Spark Members $150,
VIP Non-Members $175
To RSVP or for more information go to www.sparksf.org
Los Angeles Power of Choice Reception with special guest speakers
Nancy Keenan, NARAL Pro-Choice America President & Amy Everitt,
NARAL Pro-Choice California Executive Director
Hosted by Dana Delany and
Host Committee Chairs: Debbon Ayer, Dana Baratta, Ann Colgin, Carol Olson Coote, Marcia Cross, Karen & Frank Dabby, Carol Flint, Annabeth Gish & Wade Allen, Janet Grillo,
Deborah Haggis, Mariska Hargitay, Marg Helgenberger, Ricki Lake, Carol Leifer & Lori Wolf, Amy Madigan & Ed Harris, Kim Newton, Patti Rockenwagner, Cherie Rodgers-Nozik,
Vivian Shimoyama, Corky Hale Stoller & Mike Stoller, Brenda Strong, Holland Sutton, Leslie Urdang, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Bradley Whitford
Thursday, September 18, The Home of Dana Delany (address upon RSVP)
6:00pm-8:30pm
Tickets start at $500
To RSVP or for more information, contact Jen Milley at jmilley@ProChoiceAmerica.org or call 415-890-1020
Performers for Choice Event: Beach Blanket Babylon
Thursday, October 2
7:00pm Doors Open, 8:00pm-9:30pm Show
Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Boulevard, San Francisco
Tickets begin at $175
To RSVP or for more information, contact Jen Milley at jmilley@ProChoiceAmerica.org or call 415-890-1020
Craigslist Foundation Non-Profit Boot Camp
A day of knowledge, resources and networking, all focused on how to start and run a vibrant nonprofit. Nonprofit Boot Camp is designed to educate and empower the next generation of nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs, connecting them with valuable industry resources, peers and potential supporters.
Saturday, October 18
8:00am-6:00pm, San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware Street, San Mateo
$75 registration fee
To learn more, go to www.craigslistfoundation.org/sf
For questions, contact bootcamp@craigslistfoundation.org
To register, go to www.acteva.com/ttghits.cfm?EVA_ID=22641
Peninsula Power of Choice Luncheon honoring Congresswoman Jackie Speier
And special guest speaker Dr. Joycelyn Elders
Thursday, October 23
11:00am Doors Open, 12:00pm-1:30pm Luncheon
Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Tickets begin at $150
To RSVP or for more information, contact Jen Milley at jmilley@ProChoiceAmerica.org or call 415-890-1020
Disclaimer: Emerge does not endorse candidates, but we'd like you to know about events where you can support candidates and issues in your area.
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JOBS THROUGH THE EMERGE NETWORK
Emerge America is seeking an Administrative Assistant
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NARAL Pro Choice California is looking for a Manager for Political Affairs
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Craigslist Foundation is looking for an Operations Manager
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San Francisco School Alliance is looking for a Director of Development
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The Environmental Working Group seeks a California State Government Affairs Director
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For detailed descriptions of all job listings, click here.
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