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Blog, Featured: Moraine and West Deerfield Township Dems Host Candidate Meet & Mingle in Highland Park

February 4, 2012 – 6:13 pm

At this free event hosted by the Moraine and West Deerfield Township Democratic Organizations, Congressional, state, and county candidates on the March 20 Democratic primary ballot will introduce themselves and mingle with attendees.  The event takes place Monday, February 13, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Isaac and Moishe Restaurant, 2014 1st St., Highland Park (just north of McDonald’s).  All Democratic voters are welcome. Free parking, free appetizers and cash bar.

To RSVP or for more information and/or to volunteer, call 847-433-8344 or send us an email. When you call or write, please include your contact information (name, address, phone, email).

Click here for a printable flyer

 

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Blog, News: Impartiality of Tenth Dems a Primary Concern

February 3, 2012 – 3:34 pm

Impartiality of Tenth Dems a Primary Concern

by Paul Kelly
Tenth Dems Communications Director

Since 2004, Tenth Dems has been working to spark change through a grassroots effort. In that time, it has brought thousands of people into the political process by providing them the means to get involved—by holding rallies, getting news and information out to voters, or conducting Tenth Dems University classes.

And as has been the practice of the organization, Tenth Dems is not making an endorsement in the Democratic primary race for the 10th Congressional District in 2012.

“We take the position that we prefer a primary in this race,” said Lauren Beth Gash, Chair of Tenth Dems. “Primaries can serve to sharpen the campaign messages, develop effective organizations, and allow the candidates the opportunity to talk with voters. Each of the candidates who is vying for the nomination is terrific and would be an improvement over the incumbent.”

The concept of the direct primary—with ballots that are distributed and regulated by the states—is a progressive idea. Expanding democracy was part of the progressive push to achieve the goal of good government. Starting in the early to middle part of the 20th century, voters were given the opportunity to decide who to put on the general election ballot rather than have political operatives in “smoke-filled rooms” deciding the nominees. In fact, the term “smoke-filled room” came from the nomination of a Republican who is widely considered to be one of the worst presidents in history. While he was a bumbling and ineffective leader, members of his administration by and large gave away huge amounts of the country’s petroleum reserve to Big Oil, profiting themselves in the process. While you might have had another name in mind, that president was Warren G. Harding.

Of course, primaries result in tough, spirited debates. At the end of the day, at the end of the primary election, however, Democrats share the same values.

In the same way that spirited people staff campaigns, passionate volunteers are the lifeblood of Tenth Dems. For many years, for many campaigns, Tenth Dems volunteers have worked to staff speaker events, connect with constituents through our newsletter and other outreach channels, administer office support, mobilize neighborhood canvassing, register voters, and work get-out-the-vote phone banks.

Many of our volunteers are also active participants in the various campaigns for the candidates of their choosing. Tenth Dems is a volunteer-run, grassroots organization, and we need energetic people to fulfill our mission. It is important to note that since the beginning of the group, our volunteers have been able to serve in campaign roles while also working on activities that help all Democrats. And since the beginning, after the primary is over, participants from competing campaigns have come together to work on getting Democrats elected in the general election.

Coming together to help Democrats is our purpose. Our mission statement reads: “Tenth Dems is a grassroots organization that is dedicated to electing Democrats at all levels of government in the 10th Congressional District in the state of Illinois. That includes the local, state, and national levels of government.”

As a keynote speaker at our annual meeting in 2009, Gov. Howard Dean, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, said: “Tenth Dems is one of the most impressive grassroots groups I’ve seen anywhere in the country.”

 

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Blog, News: Democratic Candidates Show Strong Fundraising Compared to Incumbent Dold

February 2, 2012 – 1:02 pm

February 1, 2012 (Highland Park, IL) – F.E.C. fundraising filings for 4th quarter 2011 show that Democratic candidates for the 10th Congressional District in Illinois are raising more money than incumbent Robert Dold (R). Strong fundraising shows strong support for a Democratic candidate to win the US IL-10 seat.

The Democratic candidates vying for the nomination in March have raised more than $420,000 in the 4th quarter combined. Rep. Dold raised only $356,831 in the 4th quarter for his re-election campaign.

Many freshmen Republicans who were supported by Tea Party donations in 2010 have found their 2011 fundraising takes increasingly diminished compared to Democratic challengers. This trend was noted by USA Today, which described the fundraising drop as “buyers’ remorse” in an article ‟GOP freshmen see fundraising dwindle,” (11-25-11).

Democrats around the United States have been energized to actively campaign and raise funds for many Democratic challengers. President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign has also been buoyed by strong record-setting fundraising.

For more information about the Illinois Tenth Congressional District Democrats, please visit http://www.tenthdems.org/.

The Illinois Tenth Congressional District Democrats is a volunteer group with members from all parts of the 10th Congressional District. The 10th District contains portions of both Cook and Lake Counties stretching from Winnetka through Waukegan and from Lake Michigan west through Round Lake. The District includes all or part of the following townships: Avon, Benton, Deerfield, Grant, Libertyville, Moraine, Shields, Waukegan, West Deerfield, Vernon, Zion and parts of Fremont, Lake Villa, Maine, New Trier, Newport, Northfield, Warren, and Wheeling.

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Blog, News: Pete (Giangreco), Pizza (Cheesy), and Primary (Florida)

January 31, 2012 – 12:53 pm

Join Tenth for Obama for an Obama 2012 kick-off event with Obama campaign strategist Pete Giangreco, tonight at 7 pm at Alek’s Restaurant in Lake Bluff.

Free soft drinks compliments of Tenth Dems and all-you-can-eat pizza for $5.99 per person.

Click here to RSVP

Join Tenth for Obama as we watch live updates on the Florida primary results while eating delicious pizza and enjoying free soft drinks, on January 31 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Alek’s Restaurant, 525 Rockland Rd., Lake Bluff.

We will be watching as the primary results roll in and the numbers get picked apart. We will be discussing strategy for the upcoming general election. And we will be doing this while we pour free soft drinks. And, on Tuesdays, Alek’s has all-you-can-eat Al’s Signature Chi-Town Pizzas for purchase as well.

The lead direct-mail consultant to President Obama’s race to the White House in 2008, Giangreco has pioneered targeting and research techniques that have made his direct mail some of the most effective in the country. One of the “leading political mail experts in the country” according to the Chicago Tribune, Giangreco runs the only mail firm that President Obama’s 2008 Presidential campaign used in nine of its 16 targeted states. That appointment capped years of electing candidates at all levels of the ballot, including electing U.S. senators and three new Democratic governors.

What: Tenth for Obama Florida Primary Watch with Pete Giangreco
Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Alek’s Restaurant, 525 Rockland Rd., Lake Bluff

Contact: RSVP to Tenth Dems online, call us at 847-266-VOTE (8683) or send us an email. If you call or write, please include your contact information (name, address, phone,  email).

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Blog: State Representative Rita Mayfield Announces Another Scholorship Opportunity

January 27, 2012 – 2:19 pm
Mast Head
State Representative Rita Mayfield
Scholarship Announcement
Greetings!
Here is another Scholarship Opportunity! We wish you the best of luck!
Eligibility
BC Letter
Application
BC Application
Be A Sponsor
BC Sponsors
Additional Minority Scholarship Links
 (***Dispite our best efforts, a few of these links may be broken or outdated) 

) Ron Brown Scholarships
http://www.RonBrown.org 

2) FastWEB Scholarship Search
http://www.fastweb.com/

 

3) United Negro College Fund Scholarships
http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/uncfscholarship.asp

 

4) Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships
http://www.jackierobinson.org/

 

5) Intel Science Talent Search
http://www.sciserv.org/sts

 

6) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/

7) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to
Financial Aid (scholarships)
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/

8) United Negro College Fund
http://www.uncf.org/

9) Gates Millennium Scholarships (Annual)
http://www.gmsp.org/(hmrfvje1fdxdi0nwbrpmbd45)/default.aspx

10) McDonald’s Scholarships (Annual)
http://www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com/

11) Broke Scholars Scholarships
http://scholarships.brokescholar.com/

12) National Society of Black Engineers Scholarships
http://www.nsbe.org/programs/

13)  National Merit Scholarships
http://www.nationalmerit.org/

14)  College Board Scholarship Search
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp

15)  Black Excel Scholarship Gateways
http://www.BlackExcel.org

16) FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

17) LULAC – National Scholastic Achievement Awards
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/GetScholar?page=10177

18) Scholarship & Financial Aid Help
http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm

19) NAACP Scholarships
http://www.naacp.org/departments/education/scholarship_index.html

20) Paralegal Scholaships
http://www.paralegals.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=13

21) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

22) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp

23) Siemens Foundation Competition
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/

24) College Board Scholarship Search
http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html

25) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/

26) Historically Black College & University Scholarships
http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm

27) Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

28) Hope Scholarships and Lifetime Learning Credits
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html

29)  Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships

30) Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

31)  Student Video Scholarships
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html

32) Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/

33) Decca Scholarships
http://www.deca.org/scholarships/

34) Black Student Fund
http://www.blackstudentfund.org/programs/FinAid/financial_aid.htm

35) Scholarships Pathways
http://scholarshipssite.blogspot.com/

 

36) Private Scholarships For Seniors
http://www.phs.d211.org/stsvc/college/scholarships.asp

37) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

38) Chela Education Financing “Gateway to Success Scholarship”
http://www.loans4students.org

39) Princeton Review Scholaahips & Aid
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/finance

40) American Legion Scholarships
http://www.legion.org

41) Free Scholaaship Search
http://www.srnexpress.com

42) 2005 Holocaust Remembrance Essay Contest
http://www.holocaust.hklaw.com

43)  Horace Mann Scholarship Program
http://www.horacemann.com/scholarship

44) Ayn Rand Institute
http://www.aynrand.org/contests

45) The David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund
http://www.wilsonfund.org

46) Congressional Hispanic Scholarships
http://www.chciyouth.org

47) Nursing Scholarships
http://www.blackexcel.org/nursing-scholarships.html

48)  College-Bound High School Seniors – Scholarships
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/scholar13.html

49) AFROTC High School  Scholarships
http://www.afrotc.com/

50) Minority Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/minority.htm

 

51) Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm

52) The Elks National Foundation Scholarships
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm

53) Art Deadlines and Scholarships
http://www.xensei.com/users/adl/

54) Journalism Grants
http://www.mccormicktribune.org/journalism/grantslist.htm

55) African American Scholarships
http://www.littleafrica.com/scholarship/

56) Marine Corps Scholarships
http://www.marine-scholars.org/

57) Research for Women & Minorities Underrepresented in the Sciences
http://www.research.att.com/academic/urp.html

58) Tylenol Scholarships
http://scholarship.tylenol.com/

59) Undergraduate Scholarships (Health)
http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/InfoUGSP.htm

60) State Farm Insurance Hispanic Scholarships
http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/hispanic.htm

61) National Scholarships at All Levels
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/

62)  Burger King Scholars (Annual Awards)
http://www.bk.com/CompanyInfo/community/BKscholars/index.aspx

63) Ambassadorial Scholarships
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/

64) Baptist Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/baptist_scholarships.htm

65) Methodist Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/methodist_scholarships.htm

66) Project Excellence Scholarships
http://www.project-excellence.com

67) Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships
http://www.aasa.org/Discover.htm

68) United States National Peace Essay Contest
http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.shtml

69) Gateway to 10 Free Scholarship Searches
http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm

70) Accounting Scholarships
http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/edu/jlcs.htm
More FREE SCHOLARSHIPS
 71)  Americorps
http://www.cns.gov/72) Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

73) 100 Minority Scholarship Gateways
http://www.blackexcel.org/100minority.htm

74) Awards and Scholarships
http://www-hl.syr.edu/cas-pages/ScholarshipsAvailable.htm

75) American Chemical Society Scholarships
http://www.cnetweb.org/american_chemical_society_scholarships.htm

76) Sallie Mae Grants and Scholarships
http://www.salliemae.com/parent_answer/decide/explore_alternatives/grants.html

77) Scholarships List and Search
http://www.adventuresineducation.org/sbase/

78)  Prudential Spirit of Community Award
http://www.prudential.com/spirit

 

79) Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://www.hsf.net/

80)  Federal Employee Education Fund
http://www.feea.org/scholarships.shtml
81) Pacific Northwest Scholarship Guide Online
http://fp2.adhost.com/collegeplan/scholarship/default.asp

82) College Net Scholarship Search
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index

83) Scholarships For Hispanics
http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/

84) National Federation of the Blind Scholarships
http://www.nfb.org/services/schlprg02.htm

85) Actuary Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/

86) Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
http://www.astronautscholarship.org/

87) ELA Foundation Scholarships (disabled)
http://www.ela.org/scholarships/scholarships.html

88) Indian Health Service Scholarships
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/SP/spTOC.asp

89) Minority Undergraduate Fellows Program
http://www.naspa.org/resources/mufp/

90) Third Wave Foundation Scholarships
http://www.thirdwavefoundation.org/programs/scholarships.html

91) College Connection Scholarships
http://www.collegescholarships.com/

92) Super College Scholarships
http://www.supercollege.com

93)  AXA Achievement Scholarship
http://www.axa-achievement.com

94) Comprehensive Recourse List (All cultures)
http://www.globalvision.org/educate/connected/sect4e.html

95) Scholarship Database (Alphabetical Listing)
http://www.campuscareercenter.com/scholarships/scholarships.asp

96) Music Scholarships
http://www.newenglandconservatory.edu/financeYourEducation/musicscholarships.html

97) Navy Scholarship Lists
http://www.odu.edu/ao/hrnrotc/scholarship/scholarships.htm

98) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.html

99) Science and Engineering Student Scholarships
http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/

100) The Roothbert Fund Scholarships
http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php

 

101) Gateway to 10 Free Scholarship Searches
http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm

102) Federal Scholarships and Aid
http://www.fedmoney.org/

103) International Students Help and Scholarships
http://www.iefa.org/

104) NACME Scholarship Program
http://www.nacme.org/scholarships/

105) Black Excel Scholarship Gateway
http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm

106) Peterson’s Aid and Scholarships Help
http://www.petersons.com/finaid/

107) Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships
http://www.akaeaf.org/scholarships.htm

108) Coveted National Scholarships
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/

109) 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

110) Martin Luther King Scholarships
http://www.sanantonio.gov/mlk/?res=1024&ver=true

111) Financial Aid Research Center
http://www.theoldschool.org/

112) Art and Writing Awards
http://www.artandwriting.org

113) Wells Fargo Scholarships
http://www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps

114) Princeton Review Internships
http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/search/internshipAdvSearch.asp

115) Chicana/Latina Foundation
http://www.chicanalatina.org/scholarship.html

116) NCAA Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

117) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
http://www.chci.org/

118) Morris K. Udall Foundation Scholarships
http://www.udall.gov/p_scholarship.asp

119)  A Better Chance Scholarships
http://www.abetterchance.org/ReferralOrgs&Resources/res-coll_native_schol1.htm

120) Asian American Journalist Association
http://www.aaja.org/

121) American Assoc. of University Women
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/index.cfm

122) Scholarships by State
http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/scholarships.cfm

123) State Agencies of Higher Education
http://collegeapps.about.com/od/stateagencies/

124) Engineering School Scholarships
http://www.engineeringedu.com/scholars.html

125) Scholarship News
http://www.free-4u.com/

 

126) Scholarships and Fellowships List (Graduate Level)
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3gradinf.htm

127) Orphan Foundation of America
http://www.orphan.org/

128) September 11th Scholarship Funds
http://www.nasfaa.org/publications/2001/ARScholarshipFundsDetailed110701.html

129) Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships
http://www.aasa.org/awards_and_scholarships/Discover/index.htm

130) American Fire Sprinkler Scholarship Contest
http://www.afsascholarship.org/

131) Mensa Scholarship Essay Scholarship
http://merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships/zipfinder.php

132) Chess Scholarships
http://www.successchess.com/WeibelChess/Scholarships.html

133) Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund (Activist)
http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~alliance/academic/scholarships.html

134) Federal Student Aid Portal
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp

135) Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#general

136) Fridell Memorial Scholarship (Dale E.)
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell/

137) Alger Association Scholarships (Horatio)
http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships

138) Collegiate Inventors Competition
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/

139) Alphabetical Index to Scholarships and Aid
http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/faidalpha.html

140) National Security Scholarships Programs
http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/nsephome.htm

141) Institutes of Health Scholarship Programs
http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/nsephome.htm

142) Adventures in Education
http://adventuresineducation.org/

143) Union Plus Scholarship Database
http://www.aflcio.org/familyfunresources/collegecosts/scholar.cfm

144) Verizon Scholarship Program
http://foundation.verizon.com/06011.shtml

145) Michigan Community Scholarships (over 100)
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/privcomm.htm

146) College View’s Scholarship Search
http://www.collegeview.com/financial_aid/schol_directory/

147) College Xpress Scholarship Search
http://apps.absolutelyscholarships.com/exec/scholarship

148) Scholarships on the Net (1500 Links)
http://whatsonthe.net/scholarmks.htm

149) Scholarships, Prizes, and Honors (Cal based)
http://students.berkeley.edu/fao/Scholarships/default.htm

150) Cola-Coca Art & Film Scholarships

http://www.youthdevelopment.coca-cola.com/art_refreshing.html

151) Art School Scholarships
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/art/scholarship-guide.php

152) Bowling Scholarships
http://www.bowlingmembership.com/PDF/smart_colleges.pdf

153) Red Cross Presidential Intern Program
http://www.redcross.org/images/pdfs/PIP_Fact_Sheet.pdf

154) Congressional Black Caucus Scholarships
http://www.cbcfinc.org/Leadership%20Education/Scholarships/index.html

155) Microsoft Scholarships
http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx

156) Scholarship of The Month
http://www.collegescholarships.com/scholarships.html

157) Fellowship Database (Graduate)
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/

158) Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf
http://www.agbell.org

159) APS Minorities Scholarship Program (Physics)
http://www.aps.org/educ/com/index.html

160) The Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Program (architecture)
http://www.archfoundation.org

161) Music For The Blind
http://www.NFMC-music.org

162) War Memorial Fund
http://www.usjaycees.org

163) Engineering Awards and Scholarships
http://www.iee.org/EduCareers/Awards/UG/index.cfm

164) Undergraduate Awards for Women
http://www.biochem.northwestern.edu/resfunds/undergrad.women.pdf

165) Civil Air Patrol Scholarships
http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5589

166) Various College scholarships List
http://www.parktudor.pvt.k12.in.us/scholarships2.htm

167) Typical Scholarship Opportunities
http://www.esu3.org/districts/bellevue/curriculum/east/jsheridan/counseling/ScholarshipFiles/main_list.htm#st

 
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