SF CLEAN ENERGY FORUM - March 2nd

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STOP the PG$E Power GRAB!

PG&E is spending MILLIONS of YOUR dollars in this June's election to prevent Local Control and Community Choice regarding electricity rates & renewable energy!

Confused about Community Choice Aggregation & SF Clean Energy Program?

That's okay! Former State Senator Carole Migden, author of the Community Choice Aggregation legislation, and many others will be at this special Milk Club PAC Forum to help explain these issues and show you how to educate our communities and take DIRECT POLITICAL ACTION!

This event is OPEN to the PUBLIC!

Please invite EVERYONE YOU KNOW to attend this SPECIAL FORUM and STOP PG&E!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:45 p.m.
LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street @ Octavia
4th Floor Ceremonial Room

Special Guests Include:
Former State Senator Carole Migden, San Francisco
Supervisors David Campos & Ross Mirkarimi, San Francisco

Featured Presenters:
Paul Fenn, John Rizzo, Chris Jackson and Eric Brooks

Moderators:
MILK Club Political VP Linette Peralta Haynes
SF BAY GUARDIAN Editor-in-Chief Tim Redmond

Convener:
Tom Taylor, Milk Club Environmental Caucus Chair

HISTORY + ACTION + PROGRESS
Harvey Milk Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Democratic Club
Celebrating 35 Years of Progressive Political Action and Fighting for Our Communities

MILK CLUB ELECTS EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR 2010, CRITICAL YEAR FOR LGBTs

San Francisco, CA – January 26, 2010 – Tonight, The Harvey Milk Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Democratic Club elected its new Executive Board for 2010. “It's an exciting mix of youthful energy and deep community wisdom that will serve the club exceptionally well in this critical year,” said Co-President Denise D'Anne, a veteran queer political activist. “I'm honored to serve,” stated Co-President David Waggoner. “The Milk Club is of such huge significance to the LGBT community and the issues we champion, and 2010 promises to be one of the most exciting and important years ever in the club's storied history.” This is the first time in the Milk Club's 34 years that the membership has elected Co-Presidents to lead the Club.

Rafael Mandelman, the outgoing President, is a candidate for San Francisco Supervisor in District 8, which includes The Castro, Noe Valley, Glen Park, Diamond Heights, Duboce Triangle, and The Valencia Corridor. Previous President Deborah Walker is a Supervisorial candidate in District 6.

Rounding out the Executive Board are: Vice President of Political Affairs, Linnette Peralta Haynes; Vice President of Internal Affairs, Douglas Welch; Vice President of External Affairs, Barbara Lopez; Treasurer, Michael Lee; Recorder, Jenette Lanning; Correspondent, Scott Trammell Moore; Outreach Coordinators, Kimberly Alvarenga and Kirk Piamonte; E-Board Political, Carol Stuart; E-Board Internal, Kirby Ramstad; Events & Fundraising, Nathan Allbee; E-Board Organizing, Laura Hahn.

“I'm so excited to leave The Milk Club in such capable hands,” said Outgoing President Rafael Mandelman. “It has been humbling to serve as President of Milk – I will be forever grateful for the opportunity given me by this amazing, diverse community of passionate activists.”

Five (5) additional Executive Board spots will be appointed by the Co-Presidents and voted on for ratification by the General Membership at the next regular meeting on February 23rd, 2010, also at The Women's Building, 18th and Valencia, San Francisco. More information on the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club can be found at www.milkclub.org.

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