Democratic Women of the Desert: Photo Album

Photo Album

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Photos of the May meeting

The May meeting featured a panel discussion concerning the impact of the state's current budget situation and education policies on our local school districts. The panel included Dr. Lorri McCune, Superintendent of Palm Springs Unified, Ricardo Medina, Superintendent of Caochella Valley Unified, and Dale Kinnear, a Riverside high school principal and candidate for Riverside County Superintendent of Schools. The panel was moderated by Program Chair, Priscilla Richardson. The meeting was attended by Palm Springs School Board members, Justin Blake, a candidate for the California 37th Senate District and Gary Jeandron, a candidate for the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.

Dale Kinnear, Richard Levine and Phyllis Greene. Susan Wilkinson and Justin Blake.

Gary Jeandron and Susan Guardino. Susan Wilkinson and Phyllis Greene.

Gary Jeandron and Justin Blake. Justin Blake and President Marlene Levine.

Dori Smith and Gary Jeandron. Medina, Mccune and Kinnear wtih moderator Richardson.

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Photos of March Meeting

At the March meeting, which was held in the home of June Pariano, Julie Borstein spoke on the role of money in politics and its consequences for women candidates. In addition, Hannah Smith discussed her experiences in the student government program held in Sacramento , and Connie Golds described the charitable clothing distribution services of the Desert Best Friend's Closet.

               June Pariano and Jess Stoddart                       Lori Adler and Anita Rufus

                               Julie Bornstein                   Members awaiting the program

                 Marlene Levine and Hanna Smith                                 Connie Golds

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Steve Pougnet - Debbie Wasserman-Schultz Reception

A number of DWD members attended a fundraiser on March 5 for Palm Springs mayor, Steve Pougnet which was held at the home of Richard and Ro Olsson. Pougnet was accompanied by Debbie Wasserman-Shultz who represents the Florida's 20th District in the U.S. House of Representatives and serves as Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee. Both the Mayor and the Congresswoman discussed the growing support for Pougnet's campaign to replace Mary Bono Mack in our 45th Congressional District.

Marlene Levine with Steve and Debbie Richard and Ro Olsson with the guests

Steve and Debbie taking questions Suzan Wilkinson and Debbie

JoAnn Pepper, Debbie and Carole Krechman Debbie and Steve with Art Copelston

Dan and Joan Pepper with the Congresswoman and Mayor Doreen Myhers and Susan Cougill join Debbie and Steve

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Photos of the January 2010 Meeting

The January meeting included the installation of the Club's officers for 2010 together with Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet's discussion of his campaign for election to the 45th District Congressional seat.

Elle Kurpiewski and Betty McMillion at the sign-in desk. Susan Cougill greeting Mayor Pougnet.

        Marlene Levine and Scott Hines, Rancho Mirage City Council candidate.      June Pariano with opportunity chances for Sharon Benoit and Priscilla Richardson.

A good sized crowd attended the meeting. RCDCC President McMillion with the 2010 Officers.

Priscilla Richardson discussing future programs. Dori Smith presenting an award to Hanna Smith.

Susan Cougill introducing Steve Pougnet. Mayor Pougnet describing his plans for the election.

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2009 Holiday Luncheon

Club members celebrated the coming of the holidays with an intimate and elegant lunch in Rancho Mirage.


Dessa reed and Priscilla Richardson accepting dues from Dori Smith	Joyce Floyd receiving gifts for Shelter from the Storm

President Marlene Levin introducting VIPs	Suzan Wilkinson presenting action report

The Club's new banner on display	Ready for lunch

Ellie Kurpiewski, Art Copleston and Justin Blake	Dori Smith with the "opportunity chance" basket

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November '09 Meeting

The November meeting featured California Assemblymember Mary Salas who is a candidate for the 40th district seat in the California Senate. A group of approximately twenty-five persons gathered at the home of Doreen Myhers to hear Ms. Salas give a very engaging and well thought out plan for her campaign to win the Senate seat. Following her talk, club President Levine presented Ms. Salas with a donation from the Club in support of her election efforts.


Members and guests meeting and greeting	Waiting for the progam to begin

Linda and Suzan trying the treats	Assemblymember Salas discussing her campaign

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2009 Volunteer of the Year

Doreen Myhers was recognized as our club's "Volunteer of the Year" at the third annual Gary H. Bosworth Awards Dinner. Sponsored by the Riverside County Central Committee, the dinner was held at the Morongo Casino on October 3, 2009.

From the left, Club President, Marlene Levine; Central Comittee Chair,
Betty MacMillion and Doreen Myhers
Photo by Brenda J. Knight

Photos of the October, 2009 High Tea for Eleanor Roosevelt's 125th Birthday


Priscilla Richardson and Anita Rufus at the sign-in desk.	Susan Cougill and Doreen Myhers taking donations for the Tea.

Suzan Wilkinson at the Voter Registration Table.	The Silent Auction Table.

Marlene Levine, Jess Stoddart and Dori Smith.	Marilyn and Dessa, the Chance-Opportunity ladies.

Members and guests enjoying the tea and treats.	Jess Stoddart discussing Eleanor Roosevelt's role in women's movements.

Announcing the Chance-Opportunity winners.	Susan Cougill, the auction winner with Jess Stoddart. Photos by Brenda J. Knight and Phil Flemion

September '09 Meeting Pictures


At Board Meeting, President Levine gave Suellen Chodash a donation for FIND. .	Lori Adler and Connie Czonka greeting speaker, Olga Betancourt.

Members enjoying the pre-meeting goodies.	President Levine giving Julie Bornstein a check to help retire campaign expenses. .

Olga Betancourt discussing the situation of Valley businesswomen in the present economy.	Priscilla Richardson presenting the Club's monthly Call to Action. .

Susan Cougill offering opportunity chances.	June Pariano recieved an opportunity chance award.

August, 2009 Health Care Rally At Mary Bono Mack's Office


Gathering for the rally.	Public Option is the message.

Encouraging drivers to honk!	President Levine's message to Mary.

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Our July, 2009 Ice Cream Social


Doreene Myhers and Susan Cougill at the registration desk.	Phyllis DuFault and Jess Stoddart signing in.

President Marlene Levine with members and guests.	A full house!

Wendy Girard urging members to see the film, "The Stoning of Soraya M."	Art Copleston, Foundation for Democracy president, announcing the Aug. 8 fundraiser with John Dean.

Trace Turner urging attendance at the monthly Palm Springs Peace Vigil	Hannah Smith describing her experiences with the Sacramento student government program.

Dessa Reed describing her experiences in moving from Republican to Democrat.	Richard Levine enjoying the fruit of his labors.

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The 2009 Installation of Officers

On January 25, we celebrated the inauguration of President Obama and the installation of our new officers. The event was also marked by our award of travel funds to Hanna Smith, a La Quinta high school student, for participation in a student government program to be held in Sacramento.


Suellen Chodash, Doreen Myhers and Phyllis Green prepare for registration.	Betty McMillion, Chair of the Riverside County Central Committee, installs the new Board of Officers.

New President, Marlene Levine presenting gift to Past President, Sandra Stone.	Members and guests enjoying the program.

Maria Sewell sharing her experiences at the inauguration of President Obama.	Arlene Markman and Suzan Wilkinson presenting a check to Hannah Smith.

President Marlene Levine and RCDCC Chair Betty McMillion.	Cynthia Davis presents an award to Suzan Wilkinson for her Club work on "Healing Fields."

Marlene's son, Joel Levin and his wife, Kelly.	Hannah Smith and Priscilla Richardson.