Documentary Movie Night: By The People: The Election of Barack Obama

Documentary Movie Night: By The People: The Election of Barack Obama

WHEN: Sunday March 14th, 6:00pm-9:00 pm
WHERE: 21 avenue des Tilleuls, St. Jean/Charmilles area, 1203 Geneva
Space is limited. Please RSVP: events@democrats.ch

Event is free (though donations to DA are always welcome!) Discussion and drinks to follow. Bring drink or snack to share.

We are in an election year again! This wonderful film is a great way to find our election passion again and put our voter registration machine into gear to keep the Congress BLUE!

Running Time: 116 minutes

Movie description: Millions saw history made as Barack Obama took the podium on election night. But few witnessed his unguarded moments in the hours and days before he greeted the nation … until now. Meet the man who would be president and the dedicated campaign workers who helped get him there in this unprecedented documentary trailing their history-making odyssey to the White House. Witness never before seen footage of Obama behind the scenes, as well as interviews and candid moments with family, senior campaign staff, volunteers, reporters, supporters and even opponents.

DA Event: Climate Change and the Future of US Energy Policy

Democrats Abroad Switzerland held a Global Issues Evening on Tuesday, March 2nd, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to discuss Climate Change and the Future of US Energy Policy.

 

Watch a video podcast of the meeting HERE.

Panelists:
-James Leape, Director General of the WWF International
-Lisa Brodey, Environment, Science and Technology Officer of the US Mission to the UN
-Mary Jean Buerer, Scientific Officer, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
-Howard Klee, World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Each of the evening’s speakers has actively participated in the COP 15 process and will share their impressions of what future climate negotiations will bring in the international arena. Ramifications for US and global climate and energy policy will also be addressed. DA member Gregg Robins will moderate.

When: Tuesday March 2nd, 2010
6:30 pm: Welcome drinks – cash bar
7:00 - 8:30 pm: Presentations and discussion
Open to public. Admission fee: 10 CHF

Where: Centre de l'Espérance,rue de la Chapelle, 8
Eaux-Vives, Geneva
Tram 12/16/17 Terrassière

Please RSVP to: events@democrats.ch

Progressive Drinking 2010 - March Event

After the successful launch of our new monthly drinks meet up (Drinking for Progressives), We'd like to announce our next get together.

It will be held on Wednesday March 3rd at Soleil Rouge. We'll be in the back of the bar at the round table from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

This new event has replaced our usual gathering on Thursdays. So mark it in your calendars!

From now on the 1st Wednesday of every month will be our monthly get together.
We look forward to seeing you all there.