Men's Committee

Hello Carson City and welcome to this first day of the work week, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Hang on tight as today will be especially windy, so much so that we are under a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service.

The Democratic Men's Committee of Carson City will host a Black History Celebration the evening of Wednesday, February 27 in the banquet room of La Santaneca pupuseria, 316 E Winnie Lane near San Marcos Grill in Carson City.

This event is purely educational and celebratory, not political. Jo Etta Brown will provide an overview of the Nevada's black history, including some little-known facts about notable African Americans in the Silver State's storied past.

Lena Frias, Nevada Rural Housing Authority's Director of Rental Services, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. NRHA's mission is to create affordable housing opportunities in all 15 of Nevada's rural counties and rural areas of Clark and Washoe Counties. It accomplishes this mission through homeownership programs, rental services and community development initiatives.

Rob Hooper, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Nevada Development Authority, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. NNDA is responsible for economic development in Nevada's Sierra Region — Carson City as well as Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties.

Good morning, Carson City, and welcome to the start of a brand-new week! Now that we've dug ourselves out of another heavy weekend snowstorm, we are ready to take on the days ahead.

But be careful on the roads this morning and watch for areas of black ice. Just because asphalt looks bare doesn't mean it is.

Local musician and historian CW Bayer will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon.

Back by popular demand, Mr. Bayer will read from and talk about his book, "Rhymes From The Silver State," a collection of Nevada lyrics — songs and poems — reflecting both the mining era (c. 1854 to c. 1905) and the sagebrush and pine era (1905 to c. 1932). Nothing defines the historical culture of the Silver State better than these pieces.

Good morning, Carson City, and Happy Monday! Be careful on your commute into, out of or around the Nevada state capital this morning. Snow and ice are expected to cover the roadways, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, and drive safely.

There will be a few extra motorists in Carson City starting today and for the next 120 days as the 2019 Nevada Biennial Legislative Session begins.

University of Nevada, Reno, economics Professor Elliott Parker will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon.

Dr. Parker's presentation, “Economic Recovery in Nevada,” will use charts and graphs to explain the impact of the Great Recession on Nevada’s economy, tracing changes in economic indicators such as housing prices, unemployment, household income and wages from 2008 to 2018.

This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, February 4, in the banquet room of Carson City's Round Table Pizza on Retail Drive just off College Parkway.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Even though we're in the center of winter doesn't mean we can't enjoy the spring-like weather while lasts. Today will bring partly sunny skies with a high around 53. There's a slight chance of rain Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the 50s. Another winter storm is lurking out toward the end of the week so stay tuned.

Doug Goodman, founder of Nevadans for Election Reform, will be the featured speaker at Monday's luncheon sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee of Carson City.

Goodman's group advocates for replacing primary elections with a ranked-choice system in which voters would select three candidates in order of preference. The candidate receiving the least votes would be eliminated from the count, with his or her preferences distributed to the other candidates, a process that would be repeated until one achieves a majority.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday to honor the civil rights leader. Schools and most all state, local and national government offices are closed for the day. Ahead, skies are clearing and the storm overnight has begun to move out. After 10 a.m. the National Weather services says we will have sunny skies with a high of 39.

Jo Etta Brown, executive vice president of the Alliance for Retired Americans and a senior member of the Nevada Commission for Women, will be the featured speaker at the Martin Luther King Day luncheon sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee of Carson City.

Ms. Brown's presentation will feature a review of Dr. King's legacy as an advocate for peace and social justice, the mostly forgotten story of Nevada as "the Mississippi of the West," and the little-known history of African Americans in Carson City and Carson Valley.

Diane Baker, now serving as Carson City's acting library director, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Her presentation will feature the many resources, programs and activities available at the library.

A long-time Nevadan who has worked with libraries across the state, Ms. Baker will be highlighting the phenomenal resources our library has on offer for the community. She has extensive experience in library operations and management with a demonstrated history of working in the multiple types of libraries.

Dr. Vincent R. Solis, president of Western Nevada College, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon. A life-long educator with more than 25 years of service in higher education, Dr. Solis began his tenure at WNC on July 1, 2018. He welcomes this opportunity to speak about ongoing programs as well as future plans.

Hello Carson City. The final day of 2018 arrives with crisp and cold conditions outside, a reminder that winter has finally dug in. Are you ready for 2019? Whether your plans are to venture out to a bevy of parties and celebrations around town tonight, or plan to stay at home, we wish you a safe and Happy New Year.

Nevada historian CW Bayer will be the featured speaker at a New Year's Eve luncheon sponsored by Carson's Democratic Men's Committee. The topic of will be "William Ormsby and the founding of the Nevada Territory."

This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, December 31, in the banquet room of Carson City's Round Table on Retail Drive just off College Parkway. Admission is free and no donations are requested.

This presentation will simply be an opportunity for Carsonites to learn more about the legacy of this little-known but fascinating Nevada historical figure. All are welcome.

Dee Dee Foremaster, executive director of the Rural Center for Independent Living and Do Drop In day refuge for the homeless and mentally ill, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon. The topic of her presentation will be "Frozen Out: Why Carson's shrinking supply of affordable housing has put the city's most vulnerable at the mercy of cold weather and cold hearts."

Jill Derby, former Democratic congressional candidate, one-time Chair of the Nevada State Democratic Party, and long-time Chair of the of the NSHE Board of Regents, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. The topic of her presentation is Gerrymandering: Why state legislative races will matter as much in 2020 as races for the White House and Congress.

Kurt Kuznicki, Associate Director of the Friends of Nevada Wilderness, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon.

Jim Peckham, Executive Director of Friends In Services Helping (FISH), will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon.

Rural Northern Nevada’s largest and most complete social services program, FISH provides food, clothing, shelter and medical aid to the homeless, hungry and underemployed within our community, with the objective of helping families and individuals become self-sufficient.

Hannah McDonald, Executive Director at Partnership Carson City, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon.

Wendy Simons, Deputy Director of Wellness at the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, will be the featured speaker at the Carson Democrats' Veteran's Day luncheon. The program will include a photographic preview of the soon-to-open Northern Nevada State Veterans Home.

Kyle Roerink, Communications Director at Nevadans for a Clean Energy Future, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Mr. Roerink will be making final arguments in favor of Question 6, the Renewable Energy Standards Initiative, and will be prepared to field questions on the future of renewable energy in Nevada.

Stacie Wilke-McCulloch, Carson City School District Board of Trustees Vice President, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, in the banquet room of Carson City's Round Table Pizza, on Retail Drive just off College Parkway. All are welcome.

Former Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 22nd, in the banquet room of Carson City's Round Table Pizza, on Retail Drive just off College Parkway. All are welcome.

Kristin Luis, candidate for Carson City Justice/Municipal Court, Department II, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, at Carson City's Round Table Pizza, on Retail Drive just off College Parkway. An all-you-can-eat buffet lunch is available. All are welcome.

Autumn Zemke, Democratic candidate for Assembly District 40, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Ms. Zemke will speak to the many issues that distinguish her candidacy from that of her Republican opponent, incumbent Assemblyman Al Kramer.

Tina Davis-Hersey, Democratic candidate for State Senate District 16, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Ms. Davis-Hersey, a Carson City resident, will speak to the many issues that distinguish her candidacy from that of her Republican opponent, incumbent State Senator Ben Kieckhefer of Reno.

Anne Macquarie, Chair of the Toiyabe Chapter of the Sierra Club, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic Carson City Democrats luncheon.

Holly Welborn, Policy Director at the ACLU of Nevada, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. She will speak in opposition to Question 1, the Marsy's Law Crime Victims Rights Amendment, which is on the November ballot as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment.

A “no” vote would retain existing victim rights added to the Nevada constitution by a 1996 ballot measure in lieu of replacing them with a more extensive list of victim rights and specific enforcement provisions together known as a “Marsy's Law.”