Welcome to the Heritage Palms Democrats!

President Barack Obama makes Thanksgiving Day phone calls to U.S. troops from the Oval Office, Nov. 24, 2011.
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
The Heritage Palms Democrats is a local Democratic Club
Serving residents of the Heritage Palms Community
and surrounding areas.
Last Update February 16, 2012
Thursday 26 April 2012
May Meeting
Heritage Palms Democrats
"Ending the Death Penalty in California:
Will This Be The Year?"
Featured Speaker
JESS STODDART
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Jess Stoddart is the vice president for programs, desert chapter of the ACLU. She is currently active in the SAFE California campaign
The SAFE California ballot initiative will be the first ever statewide vote on replacing the death penalty with a punishment of life in prison with no chance of parole.
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Please join us for what will surely be an important discussion on this upcoming November ballot initiative.
Monday May 21, 2012
6:30 PM in the Heritage Room
Tuesday 03 April 2012
April Meeting
HERITAGE PALMS
DEMOCRATS

It's April! ...Catch this Pre- Season "Doubleheader"
LEADING OFF
From the Congressional Campaign of Dr. Raul Ruiz: Ms. Michelle Hasson, Chief Policy Coordinator. We met Dr. Ruiz last fall and now his policies are defined and Michelle will be here to update you and "field" your questions regarding his effort to unseat MBM.
Get "Votes" on base!
Suzan Wilkinson, past President, Political Action Chair of the DWD
and local Voter Registration Coordinator will "lead off" our Spring and Summer voter registration effort with information on how you can get a chance at the registration plate. It's as easy as "taking a base on balls"
Please bring a friend, grab a bag of "peanuts" and find a seat for this Spring season event.
Monday April 16, 2012
6:30 PM in the Heritage Room
Thursday 16 February 2012
March Meeting
HERITAGE PALMS DEMOCRATS

our March meeting REMEMBERs vETERANS
With our special guest.
Dr. Paula J. Caplan
Noted psychologist, author and
expert on our returning veterans....
Dr. Paula J. Caplan, a clinical and research psychologist, is an Associate at Harvard University’s DuBois Institute and a Fellow at the Women and Public Policy Program in Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. She is the author of The Myth of Women’s Masochism, They Say You’re Crazy: How the World’s Most Powerful Psychiatrists Decide Who’s Normal, and "When Johnny and Jane Come Marching Home" Her articles, essays, and op-eds have appeared in both scholarly and popular publications.
Please bring a friend and join us:
Monday March 19, 2012
6:30 PM in the Heritage Room
Sunday 29 January 2012
February Meeting Notice
Heritage Palms Democrats
February Meeting Notice
Celebrating Black History Month
Our Guest Speaker
Former Mayor of Palm Springs

The Honorable Ron Oden
Mr. Oden began his career in community and political involvement in 1990 when he moved to Palm Springs and began teaching as an adjunct Sociology instructor at College of the Desert. In 1995 he was elected to Palm Springs City Council only five years after he arrived in the city. While on the council he advocated for social causes and in 2003, was elected Mayor of Palm Springs.
As a City Councilmember and as Mayor Oden worked tirelessly to promote respect for diversity through organizations such as the Palm Springs Human Rights Task Force, the Palm Springs Human Rights Commission, and the Palm Springs branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Oden, who served as mayor until 2007 brought international recognition to the city of Palm Springs as a top destination resort. During his term the city’s budget doubled as it experienced more growth than in its entire history. In recognition of his success as a humanitarian and civic leader Oden was honored with the 300th golden star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. Ron Oden lives in Palm Springs and continues to work in the public sector.
Monday February 13th
Heritage Room 6:30pm
Saturday 31 December 2011
January Meeting
Heritage Palms Democrats
Happy New Year to all..
January Meeting Notice

Mr. Stan Layne
Former KPSI 920AM Progressive Talk Radio Host Stan Layne will be on hand to share his experiences broadcasting and interviewing in the conservative "village" that is the Coachella Valley. Please bring a friend and join us to hear this fascinating and entertaining personality. You won't even need a radio.
Monday January 16th 2012
6:30 pm in the Heritage Room
Sunday 27 November 2011
December Meeting
Heritage Palms Democrats
Wishing you a Joyous Holiday Season
Come join us at "Santa's Sweet Shop" for our December Social We'll be pouring fine wines, liqueurs and even some "Hot Cider" to warm your spirits. We'll have a sled full of "desserts" "sweets" & "cordials" for your enjoyment while you mix and mingle with other members, friends and our "special guest".

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Our own State Assemblyman
V. Manuel "Manny" Perez will be here
to share the evening and hear from each of you
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Monday December 19th 2011
6:30 PM in the Heritage Room
Friday 11 November 2011
November meeting
HERITAGE PALMS
DEMOCRATS
November Meeting
Monday, November 14** 2011
6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room
(**2nd Monday this month only)
Featured Speaker:
Dr. Raul Ruiz
The Desert Sun Magazine's 2011 "Person of the Year". He was awarded the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce "Humanitarian of the Year". He is the founding medical director for the Jenkins-Penn Haitian Relief Organization with actor Sean Penn.
Dr. Ruiz is a rising star in the Coachella Valley receiving countless awards and recognition for his work in medicine. He has been nationally featured on CNN and Univision highlighting his accomplishments and selfless dedication to vulnerable populations.
He is preparing for a campaign for the congressional seat of MBM and we are very fortunate to have him here at this time.
Please bring a friend to hear this dynamic guest, Dr. Raul Ruiz.
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Thursday 13 October 2011
October Meeting
The Heritage Palms Democrats
Welcome back to all!
October Meeting Notice
Monday October 17, 2011
6:30 PM. in the "Heritage Room"
Our October meeting will highlight “EDUCATION”
Our Guest Speaker :
Charles “Derrick” Lawson
Derrick has been teaching in the Coachella Valley since 1987.
He is currently the Principal of the highly acclaimed Mitchell Page Middle School, a California “Distinguished School”. He has been named the 2011 California Middle School “Principal of the Year”
Please join us for an evening with this exceptional educator.
Saturday 28 May 2011
The Heritage Palms Democrats June Meeting
Monday, June 20th 2011
6:30 pm in the "Heritage Room"
IT'S OUR END OF THE SEASON "JUNE SOCIAL"
WINE & REFRESHMENTS TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR EVENING.....CONVERSATION AND FEEDBACK FROM OUR MEMBERSFOR NEXT YEAR'S PROGRAMS......AND
A SALUTE TO MS. ELLE KURPIEWSKI.
ELLE IS THE PRESIDENT OF "THE DEMOCRATS OF THE DESERT" AND OUTGOING REGION 19 DIRECTOR FOR THE STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. ELLE "K" HAS BEEN A SPECIAL FRIEND TO OUR CLUB AND A MAJOR PLAYER IN VALLEY DEMOCRATIC ACTION.
Please bring a friend and join us for this fun evening.
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Tuesday 26 April 2011
May Meeting
Monday May 16th 2011
6:30 pm in the "Heritage Room"

How well do you know this often misunderstood organization?
How does it benefit our communities, women and the families it serves?

Amy Esposito
Ms. Amy Esposito, outreach coordinator of Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, will be on hand to share the Planned Parenthood story and field questions from the audience.
This program is certain to be insightful and informative. Please bring a friend and join us for this presentation and discussion. Non-members and HP residents are always welcome. See you there.