Club News The District 19 Club General Meeting was help Sunday, June 1, 2008 at the Bauer Drive Recreation Center. The 2008-2010 Board was elected and Delegate Roger Manno gave a review of the 2008 Annapolis Session. At the General Meeting, Sunday, January 6, 2008 3:30 PM, held at Bauer Drive Community Center the Bylaw changes were approved. SHIRLEY JOHNSON "ONE CLASSY LADY" On Sunday, October 28, 2007 We Joined Together at Bauer Drive Community Center to Laugh Together and Honor District 19's Hardest Working Democrat State Senator Mike Lenett hosted the District 19 Annual Picnic at his home June 10, 2007 Chef Mike cooked hot-dogs, hamburgers, even veggies, and chicken for the large turnout which included County Executive Ike Leggett and Congressman Al Wynn. District 19 General Meeting was held June 3, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853 The District 19  Legislators reported on the topics most interesting to them from the 2007 Session Senator Richard Madaleno, District 18, discussed the possible Revenue Enhancement Estimates for Fiscal Years 2008 thru FY 2012 to balance the expected State Budgets. District 19 Holds Successful Identity Theft Forum On Thursday April 12, 2007 at Leisure World, the District 19 Democratic Club sponsored a forum on identity theft in conjunction with the Leisure World Democratic Club. Approximately 40 individuals were in attendance.   The guest speaker was Montgomery County First Assistant State’s Attorney Carol Crawford. She is an expert in white collar crime prosecutions and she has lectured extensively on the subject. She gave a very informative and interesting presentation about the ever growing problem of identity theft.  Ms. Crawford’s presentation modalities included slides, video and dissemination of printed materials. There was extensive audience participation with many questions.    Ms. Crawford’s discussion included the numerous ways that identity theft  can be perpetrated upon the unsuspecting. Among the areas discussed was phishing - when thieves send genuine looking e-mails in order to induce a person to provide a bank account number, routing number, date of birth and/or social security number. This is done in order to steal a person’s identity and the contents of his/her bank account.   Another common identity theft scam discussed was check washing- where thieves get a hold of your mail and get checks altered and made out to them. Another scam noted was skimming which is when someone, often a retailer, uses a small black box that can steal all of the information from your credit card with a single swipe.   Ms. Crawford highlighted the need for vigilance in ones financial affairs, including shredding financial documents, monitoring visitors and periodically obtaining a credit report. Contact information, and useful references and information were provided in the printed materials. This included how to identify when you are a victim, how to report identity theft crimes, and reference to some ongoing initiatives to address the growing problems associated with identity theft. Tribute To Former Delegates Petzold and Mandel Former Delegates Carol Petzold and Adrienne Mandel recently were honored by the District 19 Democratic Club for their service in the Maryland General Assembly and their contributions to the Montgomery County community. The event took place on April 12 at Leisure World during a Forum on Identity Theft jointly sponsored by the District 19 and Leisure World Democratic Clubs.   Former State Senator Leonard Teitelbaum presided over the ceremony, noting that he had the privilege of working with both of the former legislators. He presented each with a special gift card on behalf of the District 19 Club.   During her two decades in the House of Delegates, Carol Petzold served on the Judiciary Committee and was the Chair of the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. Always an advocate for women, she championed legislation on domestic violence, sexual abuse, and fair housing. From educating homeless children to providing protection from identity theft, Carol worked tirelessly on countless measures to improve the quality of life of her constituents. Among her many leadership roles, she was President of the Women’s Legislative Network of the National Conference of State Legislators(NCSL) and Chair of NCSL's Transportation Committee.   First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1995, Adrienne Mandel was a member of the Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families and was the Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Delivery and Financing. Widely known and respected for her efforts on behalf of women, children, and the elderly, she sponsored legislation to address the nursing shortage, to curb teen driving, and to develop higher standards for nursing homes. Her work on environmental protection earned her strong endorsements from environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club. Evening in Annapolis, March 12, 2007 On March 12, members of the District 19 Democratic Club enjoyed a  reception in Annapolis hosted by State Senator Mike Lenett and Delegates Hank Heller, Ben Kramer,  and Roger Manno.   GENERAL MEETING, JANUARY 21, 2007   District 19 Democratic Club Elects New Board     The District 19 Democratic Club is pleased to announce the election of a new Executive Board on January 21, 2007. The elected officers are: President, Shirley Johnson; 1st Vice President, Ronald Little; 2nd Vice President, John Maloney; Treasurer, John Adams; Public Relations Officer, Debra Silimeo; Financial Secretary, Art Williams; Recording Secretary, Carlene Ileto; Corresponding Secretary, Louise Armentrout; Historian, Regina Crutchfield; Members At-Large, Sandy Zimmet, Joseph Shapiro, Felton Armstrong, and Elaine Rubin; and Student Member, Avi Adelman. The 2007-2008 roster of officers reflects the Club’s continued commitment to inclusion and mirrors the tapestry of cultural diversity of the communities within District 19.   Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC) member Elliot Chabot chaired the nominating committee and presided over the election. Retiring Board members Thomas DeGonia, Guled Kassim, John Mahoney, Roger Manno, Vilma White, and Nubia Dickerson were praised and thanked for their hard work and service to the District 19 Club and the Democratic Party.   Former Delegate Carol Petzold swore in the new officers, and MCDCC President Karen Britto and Montgomery County Council President Marilyn Praisner attended the meeting to lend their support. State Senator Mike Lenett and Delegates Hank Heller, Ben Kramer and Roger Manno, District 19’s legislators, each presented a brief overview of their work in the Maryland General Assembly.   The District 19 Democratic Club is dedicated to the implementation of policies and programs that will promote the vitality and effectiveness of the Montgomery County Democratic Party. The Club welcomes new members and supporters to achieve its goals. Senator Leonard Teitlebaum and his wife Marilyn were honored at a reception on the occasion of his retirement from the Maryland Legislature. Both the District 19 Democratic Club and the Leisure World Democratic Club hosted the party at the Leisure World Ball Room on April 30 from 3-6 PM. Many testimonials were given as well as several presents. It was a lovely event where we all voiced our appreciation for Len's many years of wonderful service to our community and state. DISTRICT 19 DELEGATION Senator Mike Lenett Delegate Henry Heller Delegate Benjamin Kramer Delegate Roger Manno Legislative District 19 Map