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Call to Service in Franklin Township - June 1 (7pm)

CHANGE is acting as a Sponsor of the Citizens' Campaign's Call to Service in Franklin Township (Somerset County).  As a Sponsor, CHANGE will use its network of contacts and relationships to mobilize the residents of Franklin Township to participate in and support the Call to Service.  This campaign will kick-off on Monday, June 1 at the Franklin Township Library (485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ) from 7pm to 8:30pm.  All are welcome, including anyone from other municipalities that may be interested in launching a Call to Service in their town, city, or township.  CHANGE and Citizens' Campaign are ready to guide and support such efforts elsewhere.  More information on what the Call to Service is all about is provided below.

Read more: Call to Service in Franklin Township - June 1 (7pm)

 

Community Service Panel Discussion - May 28, Somerville

The Somerset County Young Democrats are hosting a Community Service Panel Discussion featuring Suzanne Skrzenski, AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador of North and South Branch Raritan, and Heidi Fieselmann, Current Bridgewater Resident and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer from Benin, West Africa.  This event is free and open to everyone.  The event is Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 7:30 pm.  It will be at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 300 Union Ave, Somerville, NJ

Panelists will briefly discuss their service experiences as well as address key issues including why service is important in our lives, current service trends, and how you can make that first step.  If you have any questions - don't hesitate to send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA Campaign Academy - June 6 and 7 in Newark

Democracy for America (DFA) is providing a weekend of campaign training in Newark on June 6 and 7.  Space is still available to sign-up.  The training agenda covers field planning, building your base, messaging, fundraising, and event planning.  DFA brings in specialists from around the country to participate as trainers for this event.  If you are interested or have questions, email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the DFA Training Hotline at: 802-651-3200 ext. 191.

Pay-to-Play Reform Victory in Somerville

CHANGE, in a collaborative role with Rob Bayait of the Citizens' Campaign, achieved its first public policy victory last week in Somerville (Somerset County).  On Monday, May 10, the Somerville Borough Council voted 6-0 to extend pay-to-play restrictions to include limitations on campaign contributions to the County Democratic and Republican Parties.  This marked a significant shift from the previous positions of both the Republican Mayor and Democratic Council members.  CHANGE and Citizens' Campaign activists, led by Rob Bayait of Somerville and Ryan Szuch of Raritan, worked diligently over the past several months to bring about this move towards more accountable and open local government.  Somerville, and its leaders, now join the ranks of New Jersey municipalities committed to good government through restriction of pay-to-play.

Read more: Pay-to-Play Reform Victory in Somerville

Belmar's 100 Ways to Serve (May 3rd)

Monmouth County For CHANGE invites all Americans to join us in celebrating President Obama's 1st 100 Days in Office and honoring his call to community service by marching along the Belmar Boardwalk and Volunteering for one of 100 different Ways to Serve!

On Sunday, May 3, we will gather together at the Gazebo at 5th and Ocean Avenues in Belmar at 3 pm.  

At the Gazebo, there will be tables loaded with 100 or more various ways to serve our communities, from town projects, to hospitals, to non-profits, to the environment.
It is not enough to just voice our support for CHANGE, we must be that CHANGE!
There will be opportunities to serve that will appeal to many interests.
At the event, we will need volunteers to help run the event, from staffing the volunteer recruitment tables, to marching guides, to event coordinators for setup and cleanup.  Anyone willing and able to help out should contact me via email ASAP.

Luis B. Pulido
Municipal Captain, Belmar to Brielle Area,NJ
Monmouth County for CHANGE
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