The January 2019 Meeting Covered Immigrants Rights; a Resolution Covering State Prosecution Notwithstanding a Federal Pardon; Albany Lobbying for the People’s Platform; Officer Elections; Gun Reform; Campaigning and VID’s Environmental Agenda. The January 2019 Membership Meeting opened with new President David Siffert introducing Senate Bill S8236. This bill relates to State prosecution of certain offenses when a Presidential pardon has been granted. It is intended to close any loopholes and dispense with any possible double jeopardy offenses. David asked for a resolution […]
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December 2018 General Meeting
The December 2018 General Meeting called for establishing issue priorities for 2019, heard District Leader reports, reviewed the particulars for the Tech Hub with Councilmember Rivera…and elected a new President and three Vice Presidents for 2019. The December 2018 General Meeting opened with President Erik Coler announcing that the next Executive Committee meeting would be held on December 17 rather than Christmas Eve, the usual last Monday of the month. District Leader Keen Berger gave her report, stating that the […]
November 2018 Meeting Minutes
High Spirits Dominated the November 2018 Meeting with NYS Senate Democratic Majority and Congressional Victories Throughout the State and Nation. Erik Coler opened the November 2018 Meeting with congratulations to a long list of VID members whose unceasing volunteerism made a tangible difference, with a special shout out to Erik Bottcher, Laurie Hardjowirogo, and Tony Hoffmann. There was a discussion about the Public Advocate’s Forum to be held on November 12, and whether the club should co-sponsor. The club voted […]
Election Day Buses Ready to Roll
Let’s Finish This ! Election Day buses ready to roll. Sign up for Antonio Delgado (NY 19) and Liuba Grechen Shirley (NY2) TODAY Here’s the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flip-the-vote-blue-bus-nov-6-election-day-to-ny-cd-2-and-cd-19-registration-51938518507?aff=vid Buses load at 8:00 am and leave promptly at 8:30 am from Union Square East (15th Street in front of Raymour and Flannigan). We return to the City between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm, depending on traffic. SHARE THIS MESSAGE Thank You Campaign Co-Chairs Tony Hoffmann- Tonyhoffmann26@gmail.com Laurie Hardjowirogo- laurieh2ster@gmail.com Erik Bottcher- ebottcher@gmail.com President Erik Coler- erikcoler@gmail.com