Cheshire County Democrats Book Club

Hello Everyone, We had an excellent and well-attended meeting last week. As a follow-up to November's book, Hot Flat and Crowded, Tara Sad, State Rep. from Walpole and a member of the Environment Committee, spoke to us about some of the energy initiatives that the Sate of New Hampshire is working on. We also discussed local initiatives under way in Keene and Walpole. Thanks to Tara for coming and for leading a very good discussion. Our discussion of The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope, by Jonathan Alter, was also excellent. We learned so many things about FDR, and the Depression, that many of us did not already know. FDR's very practical approach to dealing with the crisis, and the way he inspired confidence in the American people, are truly inspirational and we are glad that Obama read this book in preparation for his presidency. The book for February is American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, by Jon Meacham. During Inauguration coverage on TV, one of the commentators mentioned that Andrew Jackson was the first president who was not an aristocrat. The comment left me wondering if at that time, that was as big a change for the American people as the inauguration of the first African-American president. We will meet to discuss American Lion on Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 PM in the Food Court at Colony Mill Marketplace. I hope to see you there.

West Chesterfield Democrats Inaguration Event!

The Chesterfield Democratic Committee requests the honor of your presence to celebrate the Inauguration of Barack H. Obamaas President of the United States of America Tuesday, January 20th at 6:30 pm,at the Riverside Hotel in Chesterfield

Did you miss the ceremony at noon? (Some people do have to work, after all!) See the replay Tuesday evening. Why go all the way to Washington when you can join your friends right here in town, share pot-luck food, watch a DVD of the speech and parade, and news reports of the festivities straight from Washington? Dance with the President and First Lady (on the big TV screens right over your heads)! We have reserved the breakfast room at Pierre Saba's new hotel beside the Rte 9 arch bridge over the Connecticut for this historic event.
DETAILS:
• WHERE - The Riverside Hotel is on the Connecticut River just behind the West Chesterfield Post Office, state liquor store, etc. It's beautifully designed, and this is a good chance to look around. Phone 603/256-4200.• FOOD - We'll bring paper dishes and utensils, and some finger foods. If you can bring something to share, from soup to nuts, please do, but don't stay away if you can't get it together. There will be enough for all. BYO beverage. The hotel has just opened, and has no liquor license or restaurant at this time.• ENTERTAINMENT - The networks will all be covering all the DC balls and festivities. We will have a DVD of the noon-time speech and following parades. Three flat-screen TV's will broadcast the real-time historic event in the evening. • TIME - We'll be there about 6PM setting things up. Come any time, leave when you want.• WHO - All are welcome. Children who were interested in the election may want to join us to see history in the making. • DRESS - Blue jeans to ball gowns, black tie optional - but dress warm! This is still Chesterfield, after all.
RSVP to this message if you have any interest, just so we can get a sense of numbers, but come anyway if you can. Call Tim and Kay at 363-8076 if you have any questions.