Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club

Congratulations to Tilden members who participated in this week’s Gramercy Neighborhood Associates Annual Community Art Show at the National Arts Club. Tilden Vice President Claude L. Winfield had two works in the show, intricately beaded portraits of musical icons Duke Ellington and John Coltrane. Mant Tildenites attended the show’s Opening Night Reception, which was hosted by Tilden Executive Committee member Alan Krevis, President of Gramercy Neighborhood Associates. The event was featured on the front page of this week’s Town & Village newspaper, and included photographs of Claude and Shelley Winfield (Executive Committee member), Alan Krevis, and Louise Dankberg, our Female District Leader.

The City Bar Association has invited Tilden members to attend an interesting event about the City Council. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP per the instructions at the end of this page.
THE EVOLVING CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 6 pm – 8 pm
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
42 West 44th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)
The Committee on New York City Affairs of the City Bar Association invites you to a panel discussion at the Association House from 6-8:00 p.m. on April 28, 2015 addressing the governance of the City Council. The format will be lively and interactive and will provide a forum for the following issues:
1. What impact do the recent amendments to the Council’s Rules (the “Rules”) have upon the Speaker’s powers, independence of Council Members and Committee Chairs, and the effectiveness of the Council in performing its obligations under the Charter?
2. Is a strong Speaker necessary for the Council to act as a check and balance to the Mayor?
3. What further amendments to the Rules are necessary, or should any of the recent amendments be reconsidered?
4. What additional powers, if any, does the Council need to perform its duties effectively and to act as a check and balance to the Mayor?
Panelists:
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
Lobbyist Chris Collins
Citizens Union Executive Director Dick Dadey
Public Advocate Letitia James
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz
Common Cause Executive Director Susan Lerner
City Council Rules Committee Chair Brad Lander
Dean Eric Lane (Counsel/Executive Director Charter Revision Commission 1987-1989)
City Council Member Mark Levine
City Council Member Helen Rosenthal
Former Speaker Peter Vallone
Moderators:
Audrey Isaacs and Robert Brill
RSVP via www.nycbarg.org; click on “Events”; go to April, 2015 calendar; click on 4/28/15 Evolving City Council event; click at bottom right of flier to register

The weather outside may be frightening, but it still can’t keep Tilden members from contributing to our community.

On Tuesday, February 24, the Gramercy Neighborhood Association will hold the Opening Night Reception for its Annual Art Show. Tilden Executive Committee Member Alan Krevis is GNA’s Board President. The Reception will be held at the National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South, just off Irving Place) from 6-8 pm; admission is free. The show, which runs from February 24 through February 28, features art work by Tilden Vice-President Claude L. Winfield.

Janice Plumer, Tilden Executive Committee Member, was asked by the Union Square Community Coalition to review the last three years of USCC’s financial records (a major task). Janice recently completed the review.

On Wednesday, Executive Committee Shelley Winfield attended Baruch College’s Newman Institute’s Affordable Housing Conference, along with several other Club members, and spoke during the follow-up to the morning session.

These are just a few of the ways Tilden members are active in our community.

Please note that the monthly meeting scheduled for Thursday February 19 has been cancelled due to the predicted frigid weather. Stay warm, safe and Democratic during this cold time.

Please note that due to the expected inclement weather this month’s meeting has been CANCELLED. Stay tuned for addtional information.

 

Monthly Meeting

Thursday, February 19, 2015

7:30 PM

Seafarer’s & International House

 

 

1. President’s Report

2. Dinner Committee

3. District Leader Report

4. Old/New Business

5. Adjourn

 

Tilden’s own Amelia Smollens won not just one but TWO Gold Medals for her skiing abilities at Lake Placid this weekend. Despite the insanely cold weather and difficult courses, Amelia won Gold Medals in both the Super G and the Giant Slalom. Congratulations Amelia!!

 

On Tuesday, February 10 (5:30-7:30) Councilman Corey Johnson will hold his monthly housing clinic. Our own Male District Leader Steve Smollens, Esq. will be providing advice and help that evening on a variety of housing matters, including landlord harassment/disputes, evictions, second hand smoke, heat, noise, therapy pets, and many others (it’s New York, so the possibilities are endless!). The clinic will take place at Councilman Johnson’s District Office (224 West 30th Street, Suite 1206). All advice is free so bring your issues, questions, and problems. We understand that Steve has arranged for no snow that evening!
City & State, one of New York’s leading political publications, recently interviewed Assemblyman Keith Wright. He sat down with Gerson Borrero to discuss Governor Andrew Cuomo’s planned trip to Cuba and his personal experiences visiting the country. If you would like to watch the interview, go to City and State’s website or cut and paste this link in your browser:
http://www.cityandstateny.com/27/28/30/state-of-our-state-keith-wright.html?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=MONDAY%20MEMO&utm_campaign=c%26stvv2-v5%20-%201-31#.VM2csE10y1u

In advance of the upcoming snowstorm, we hope that everyone stays safe and warm.

Good news is that Genevieve Cervera is doing better and she sends her thanks and best wishes to her Tilden Family. Let’s all keep her in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy, complete recovery.

Borough President Scott Stringer has invited us to the “Trailblazers” Program and Award Ceremony in Honor of African American History Month. The event will take place next Tuesday, February 10 from 6-8 pm at The NY Public Lbrary Schomburg Center (515 Malcolm X Boulevard). RSVP at rsvp@comptroller.nyc.gov or (212) 669-4466.

The always fun and yummy Bellevue Legislative Breakfast, sponsored by the Bellevue Community Advisory Board, will be held Friday March 6 from 9:30-11:30 at the Hospital (12th floor conference room). RSVP at CommunityAdvisoryBoard@nychhc.org or (212) 562-6185.

City Council Member Corey Johson will hold a free Housing Clinic on February 10 from 5:30-7:30 pm at his District Office (224 West 30th Street, Suite 1206). The public is invited to come and meet with housing experts to discuss issues, problems and questions.

For Executive Committee members, please expect an email soon regarding the upcoming Executive Commitee meeting.

 

 

On the evening of Thursday, January 22, the Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club held its Annual Meeting and conducted its election with a standing-room-only crowd. The discussion and presentations highlighted the many ways in which Tilden members serve the community and City, with a new committee formed to look at health care issues.

The election included a contested race for Executive Committee that went to multiple ballots. Kathleen “Kate” Waterman Chaired the Election Committee.

Congratulations to the following members who were reelected or elected:

 

President: Mark P. Thompson    

Vice President: Greg Martello, Wilbur Weder, Claude L. Winfield    

Recording Secretary: Ellen Imbimbo    

Corresponding Secretary: Sandy Hecker    

Treasurer: Patricia Levenson    

Executive Committee:

Elizabeth Aivars    

Ahsia Badi    

Genevieve Cervera    

Mollie Dunlap    

David Garodnick    

Laura Koestler    

Alan Krevis    

Greg Lambert    

Laura Lopez    

Max Markham    

Janice Plumer    

Esther Ramos    

Paula Schaeffer    

Sandro Sherrod    

Charles Sturcken    

Shelley Winfield    

 

 

Annual Meeting & Election
Thursday, January 22, 2015 7:00PM
Seafarer’s & International House
AGENDA
1. President’s Report
2. District Leaders’ Report
3. Annual Treasurer Report
4. Election
5. Announcement of Election Results & Swearing-In of Officers
6. Adjourn