North Carolina Pro Life Democrats to Meet in Washington
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Democrats for Life of America will be holding it's 4th Annual Hall of Fame Conference and Dinner, June 29, 2005 at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, DC. The Theme of this year's conference is "Unity and Inclusion" which was the title of the Democratic National Convention the year that pro-life Democrat Bob Casey was prevented from speaking. This year, Democrats for Life have made great inroads with the Democratic National Party and we hope to continue building on the momentum we have gained. The centerpiece of Democrats for Life of America's policy proposals is the "95/10 Initiative" which was released from the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee. (democratsforlife.org)
Eva Ritchey, coordinator for the North Carolina Chapter will be attending along with other pro life North Carolinians. "We are quite encouraged by the success we have enjoyed this past year in North Carolina. Many pro life Democrats are joining our ranks and we are now confident that a pro life plank will become a part of our national and state party's platform. North Carolina is a religiously conservative state and any office holder that wants to win will have to be sensitive to that reality. The life issue cannot be ignored by the Democratic Party," said Mrs. Ritchey.
The Afternoon Conference will focus on equipping state chapters and updating members on the successes and goals of the national organization. State chapters will also receive resources to take back to their home states to continue the fight for life. The conference will last from 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm.
The 4th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner will begin at 6:00 pm following the afternoon Conference. Elected officials and their staff are also welcome to attend. This year we are honoring former U.S. Congressman and 9-11 Commissioner Tim Roemer.
Democrats For Life of America was founded in 1999 to mobilize Democrats at the local, state, and national levels. Their primary mission has been to help pro-life Democrats, support pro-life elected officials, promote a pro-life plank in the Democratic Party platform and achieve legislation that fosters respect for human life.
Democrats For Life of America currently has 41 state chapters with plans to expand the group into additional states by the end of the year. In addition to the grassroots support across America, the group has several Members of Congress who are actively promoting the group's mission.
Legislative Alert
NC Pro-Life Democrats support HB 263, Victims of Unborn Violence Act
We ask that every pro-life Democrat please contact your representative. For more information:
Contact your representativeLifeNews: North Carolina Needs Unborn Victims Law...
Please call the speaker of the NC House, Joe Hackney, at (919) 733-3451 and the President Pro-Tempore of the NC Senate, Marc Basnight at (919) 733 6854 to ask them to allow the citizens of our state the opportunity to purchase a "Choose Life" license plate. The money raised by the sale of the plate would help fund crisis pregnancy centers.
Upcoming Events
Event: North Carolina Right to Life 35th Anniversary Dinner
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Greensboro, NC
Note: Please join NC Pro-Life Democrats at the NCRTL's 35th
Anniversary Dinner. Special Guests: Wanda Franz, Ph. D and Sentor Elizabeth Dole. For more info, visit: http://ncrtl.org
Past Events
Thanks for joining us at...
Event: State Executive Committee Meeting
Date: Saturday, January 26, 2008
Time: 10:00pm
Place: Hamlet, NC
Note: We will be petitioning for the passage of HB 263, Victims of Unborn Violence Act and the "Choose Life" license plate. For more info, visit: http://ncdp.org
North Carolina Pro-Life Democrats is just one chapter in a large collective of pro-life Democrats.
We are proud affiliates with the national Democrats for Life effort. Find out more about the nationwide effort by going to democratsforlife.org.