Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club
74th Assembly District Part C – New York County
Congratulations to Tilden’s own Lyle Frank, who was elected in a landslide victory as Civil Court Judge in Tuesday’s election. We are all very proud of Lyle and his accomplishments, and extend our best to Lyle’s wife Elyssa Kates and their children, Catherine and Gavin.
Democratically Yours,
Mark P. Thompson
President, Samuel J. Tlden Democratic Club
Greetings,
Please read the important letter regarding Club elections follow by more!
Hello Fellow Tildenites,
The Elections Committee met on October 22, 2015 to elect a chairperson and discuss committee business. I am honored to introduce myself as the chairperson of Tilden’s Election Committee for this year. I am grateful for the privilege to do service for our wonderful club!
I am equally pleased to report that it is time for club elections!! The Elections Committee is ready to accept nominations for club Officers and Executive Committee Members. According to our By-Laws, you may nominate yourself or others for office. As you know, the Club Officer positions are: President; Vice-President (3 “V-P” spots); Corresponding Secretary; Recording Secretary; and Treasurer. We have 12-16 spots on our Executive Committee. According to our By-Laws, all persons nominated must be members in good-standing. In addition, we ask that all candidates be willing and able to attend at least three Executive Committee meetings, and participate in club events.
If you wish to nominate anyone for this year’s elections, please submit the names of all persons you wish to nominate, specifying the office you wish to nominate them for, to me at: kcwatermanesq@gmail.com by November 16, 2015. At our November 19, 2015 Club Meeting, we will report the names of those nominated as of November 16. However, nominations from the floor may be entertained at our November 19 meeting, at which point nominations will be closed.
Also, please note that the Elections Committee and Executive Committee will hold a “Candidates Night” on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Seafarer’s International House (15th Street and Irving Place, 2nd Floor) which all nominees must attend and make a presentation in support of their candidacy. The elections will then take place ten days later at our January 21, 2016 Annual Club Meeting.
I look forward to receiving your nominations and seeing you at the Candidates Night on January 11!
Best,
Kate
Kathleen C. Waterman, Esq.
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Please remember to vote tomorrow, November 3. Encourage your neighbors to vote, too, so that we can have a good turnout.
I would like to thank all of the Tildenites who attended Sunday’s Presidential Forum. The attendance was remarkable – estimated at 300 people – and those present watched a lively debate among representatives of the Democratic candidates. The remarkable Ronnie Eldridge moderated and Assembly member Keith Wright represented the Clinton campaign. Tilden had the loudest contingent present and your shout outs were appreciated!
Regards,
Mark Thompson
President
Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club
The world’s largest multi-club Democratic Presidential Forum is this Sunday, November 1, at 2 pm at the SVA Theater on West 23rd Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues). If you don’t have your free ticket yet, giddy up and get it on line at PresidentialForumNYC.com. There may be tickets remaining. Remember to bring those Tilden pens and buttons!
What’s the most important date for good Democrats? Yes, it’s Election Day. As a registered Democrat you can vote on Tuesday, November 3 (polls are open from 6 am to 9 pm). If you don’t know where to vote or who the candidates are simply go to the website whosontheballot.org to get the facts.
While those of us living above 14th Street can’t vote for our own Tildenite Lyle Frank, he is on the ballot downtown and will soon become the City’s Next Greatest Judge. Lyle, your Tilden family is very proud of you!
Before you do anything else, be sure to Save the Date for the Tilden Toys for Tots Extravaganza Brunch. It’ll be Saturday, December 12 at noon at Paul and Jimmy’s restaurant (123 East 18th Street, between Irving Place and Park Avenue South). If you were there last year you’ll remember the food, the friends, the music (thank you Adam Smale!) and the roaring good time we all had. Stay tuned for information on buying tickets.
Democratically yours,
Mark P. Thompson
President, Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club
The Club of the Year!
More than 480 people have already registered for Sunday’s Presidential Forum .. so hurry up and register for free before the seats are gone! Go to www.PresidentialForumNYC.com and sign up or your ticket. The event begins at 2 pm on Sunday, November 1. While you are welcome to wear your Halloween costume, just be sure to wear your Tilden button (and bring your Tilden pen too).
Democratically Yours,
Mark Thompson
President
The next monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 pm.
In the meantime, don’t forget to sign up for the Presidential Forum being held on Sunday November 1. Free tickets are being distributed through the event website at www.PresidentialForumNYC.com . More than 200 people have already signed up so be sure to get your ticket before they are gone. Wear your Tilden button, bring your Tilden pen and have a great time learning more about the candidates.
Regards,
Mark P. Thompson
President, Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club
Just a quick reminder that this Thursday, October 15th we will be having our General Meeting.
Hope to see you there!
Sandro, Mark and Louise.
AGENDA
Monthly Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2015
7:30 PM
Seafarer’s & International House – 123 East 15th Street, 2nd Floor
Greetings Tildenites,
On Thursday evening, a very large group of Tildenites participated in the annual Supreme Court Judicial Convention at Harlem Hospital. During the long evening, those of us present witnessed a long series of candidates get nominated and – in most cases – decline the nomination. By the end of the evening Supreme Court Justice Barbara Kapnick was renominated for another term, and four judges were nominated to run for Supreme Court Justice. The Fabulous Four are: the Honorable Arlene Bluth, who received a roof-raising, roaring standing ovation; the Honorable Arthur Engoren, who accepted the nomination with a brilliantly funny speech that brought the crowd to its feet; the Honorable Tanya Kennedy, who ‘floored the nominating floor’ with her well-known brilliance; and Raymond Bruce who charmed the crowd. Our own Louise Dankberg was called upon to nominate several candidates, including Tilden’s own Honorable Nancy Bannon, who gave one of the evening’s most elequent and classy speeches.
A shout out goes to Judge Kennedy’s beautiful Mother who was in attendance (we met her when Judge Kennedy spoke to Tilden earlier this year) and to Tilden’s own Kate Waterman, who serves as Judge Engoren’s Law Clerk. The nominees will all be on the November 3 ballot, when we can make it official.
We missed having our Vice Pesident Greg Martello at the Convention. Greg is at home recovering from a nasty bone break that has him laid up for several months. Greg, we all send you our best and look forward to seeing you soon!
Regards,
Mark P. Thompson
President, Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club
Dear Tildenites;
On Saturday evening, a mother and her daughter were viciously attacked in our community, inside a restaurant on Second Avenue near 51st Street. The attackers – two women and a man – appear to have mistaken them for a lesbians and assaulted both the mother and daughter, injuring both, before fleeing. Our community is one of tolerance where violence is not acceptable. At our next meeting on October 15, I would like to discuss this and take action to show that Tilden does not condone intolerance.
Regards,
Mark P. Thompson
President, Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club
Save the date for the 2015 Multi-Club Democratic Presidential Forum! Tilden is joining with more than a dozen Clubs to host a Presidential Forum on Sunday November 1 at 2 pm. The event will take place at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) Theater on West 23rd Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues). Big thanks to SVA President David Rhodes, who has covered the cost of the 480-seat theater.
Tickets are free. More information will be sent out soon. Attendees will need to RSVP.
Please be advised that unlike other recently televised “debates,” hatred of women, minorities, the LGBTQ community, and just about everyone else alive will not be on this afternoon’s agenda. And truly bad hair will not be invited …
Regards,
Mark P. Thompson
President, Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club
It is with great sadness that I write the news of the passing of one of Tilden’s beloved members, Genevieve Cervera. Genevieve had been a member for many years, and after moving to New Mexico she stayed true to her Club, rejoining when she returned to New York City a few years ago.
Genevieve recently moved to Nashville to be near her family. She stayed in touch with her friends in New York and kept up with Club, local news and activities at Community Board 6 news (she was an active member of CB 6).
Genevieve had the distinction of being the first person honored with the “Tilden Pen Light Salute” and we will raise our pens in her memory at our next meeting.
Our prayers and condolences go out to her family, as well as all of her friends and Tilden Family.
As soon as I have any additional information I will post it.
With deep sadness,
Mark P. Thompson
President
Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Cub