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UPCOMING EVENTS: February, March April 2010

February 23 - A Conversation with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY
WHEN: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 5:00 pm
WHERE: Your telephone!
RSVP: ed@democratsabroad.org, by February 20th for dial-in instructions.

March 2 - Climate Change and the Future of US Energy Policy, A Global Issues Evening
WHEN: Tuesday March 2nd, 6:30 pm: Welcome drinks 7:00 - 8:30 pm: Presentations and discussion
WHERE: Centre de l'Espérance, rue de la Chapelle 8, Eaux-Vives, Geneva. Tram 12/16/17 Terrassière
RSVP: events@democrats.ch
Open to public. Admission fee: 10 CHF

March 3 - Progressive Drinking 2010: DA Geneva monthly gathering
WHEN: Wednesday March 3rd, 6:30-8:30 pm
WHERE: Soleil Rouge, 32 Bd. Helvétique, 1207 Geneva (look for us at back of bar at round table.)

March 5-7 - DA International Annual Meeting
WHEN: Friday evening March 5th through Sunday afternoon March 7th
WHERE: Florence, Italy
Registration information on request - contact chair@democrats.ch for details

March 14 - DA Documentary Movie Night: By The People: The Election of Barack Obama
WHEN: Sunday March 14th, 6:00-9:00 pm
WHERE: 21 avenue des Tilleuls, St. Jean/Charmilles area, 1203 Geneva
RSVP: events@democrats.ch
Discussion and drinks to follow. Bring drink or snack to share.

March 15 - DA Milan will examine the "i's" of Obama's foreign policy with guest speaker John Ikenberry.
WHEN: Monday March 15th, evening
WHERE: Milan member's home. RSVP to receive address
RSVP: damilanevent@gmail.com

April 7 - Progressive Drinking 2010: DA Geneva monthly gathering
WHEN: Wednesday April 7th, 6:30-8:30 pm
WHERE: Olé Olé, 11 Rue de Fribourg, Pâquis, 1201 Geneva

April 18 - DACH at Expat Expo Zug
WHEN: Sunday April 18th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
WHERE: Lorzensaal, Dorfplatz 3, Cham
Volunteers needed to staff our booth. Contact vice-chair@democrats.ch for more info or to sign up for a 1-2 hour shift.

Democrats Abroad members were given a special treat in Geneva Friday, February 12th. Governor Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee was in town and addressed a group of over 80 DACH members at a free event hosted by Anne-Shelton Aaron in her beautiful home. Governor Kaine finished his first European tour as DNC Chair, visiting London and Moscow before coming to Geneva. The Governor was welcomed by DACH Executive Committee members and International Democrats Abroad Chair Christine Schon-Marques.
After his remarks which covered a variety of topics including the recent special election in Massachusetts, the Supreme Court decision on campaign finance, and the Democratic plan for the 2010 midterm elections, Governor Kaine took several questions from the audience and posed with members for photos and other questions.

We look forward to welcoming Governor Kaine in Switzerland on his future visits with Democrats Abroad.

Texas Voter Alert - Primary Elections on 2 March 2010.

If you requested your ballot and have not received it, submit the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB).

If you are eligible to vote in this election, and requested and received a ballot for the November 4, 2008 presidential election, you should have received an absentee ballot by now, unless your mailing address has changed.

Vote your FWAB. Click on the link to read more:

http://www.democratsabroad.org/node/10428