DA Milan is close to Ticino and has a great program of events planned in March. Read their March 2010 Newsletter the DA-M Donkey here:

http://www.democratsabroad.org/sites/default/files/DA-M_Donkey_2010Mar.pdf

DA Milan event March 15th

DA Milan will examine the "i's" of Obama's foreign policy

What: John Ikenberry, professor of international relations at Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School, who worked in the Obama campaign, will discuss some of the "i's of current US foreign policy: Iraq, Iran, ideology, internationalism.

When: Monday evening, March 15
Where: a private home in Milan, Italy.

RSVP required as space is limited. When you reserve, you will be sent the address. Write to damilanevent@gmail.com

Cost: free. Dinner following the event at a nearby restaurant will cost about 45 euro.

DA-Milan November 2009 Newsletter

Check out what DA Milan is doing - for members in Ticino, Milan is so nearby, join the crossborder events!

DA-Milan%20Newsletter_Nov09.pdf

DA Milan fundraiser with Kathleen Kennedy Townsend

Sunday 22 November, 5-9pm

Come help us celebrate DA’s 45th anniversary - and prepare for next year's important midterm elections - at a cocktail reception in one of Milan's loveliest private homes, with luscious food, sparkling prosecco, singing and surprises, and music from a maestro.

Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, featured on the cover of this month's IMPRESA magazine, is one of our special guests. She is Maryland's former lieutenant governor, author, green activist, foundation executive, and daughter of Robert Kennedy. Other guests to be announced.

Cost 75 euro per person, payable in advance. RSVP by Nov 15 to damilanevent@gmail.com and we will arrange to meet you in Milan at your convenience for ticket purchase.

Note: by law, DA fund-raisers are for Americans. Non-American partners are welcome, but not independent Italians. For more information email Claudia Flisi

DA Milan event November 18th

Wednesday 18 November at 21:00

Professor Jones of the Johns Hopkins University Bologna Center will be discussing his recently published book on the US presidential campaign: “The 2008 Elections: A story in four acts”

Anyone who has heard him speak knows that he is always worth hearing, both for his excellent analysis and spot-on delivery.

Professor Pamela Adams of Franklin College in Lugano, Switzerland will moderate. Casa della Cultura, Via Borgogna 3. Free. Wine + cookies will be sold for the benefit of DA-M. RSVP preferred to Claudia Flisi.

Ticino Update

Hello Everyone!
While we have been working diligently on setting up fundraisers, planning upcoming events, and overall organizing party efforts we came across DA Milan's newsletter and thought it might be of some interest to folks in your area. The guide highlights upcoming events including lectures, meetings, film nights, art exhibits, and a Halloween party! ( Further details included.) As well as asking for support on the health care reform happening in Washington now. To view the newsletter click here: http://www.democratsabroad.org/node/9654



Also, DA is celebrating its 45th anniversary in cities near you: Geneva, Vaud and Milan. The Switzerland based events are set up to fund raise for upcoming events, getting out the vote efforts, and in general support of the Democrats Abroad organization.

Contact your representative for more information. Hope to see you at one, or all of these events, in the near future! See you soon!

Lugano meet up photos

We had a great time getting together at Etnic Cafe in Lugano last week. Check out a slideshow of the photos here!



Lauren brought together many Dems who met monthly leading up to the 2008 Presidential elections. In from Geneva, Maya and Trisan from DA Switzerland Executive Committee were excited by the turnout and happy to meet everyone. Claudia, DA Chair of Milan joined us as well and invited Lugano Dems to come to events she organizes in Milan - the next one being October 14th with guest speaker Prof. Eric Jones on his new book: The 2008 Presidential Elections, A Story in Four Acts. Check back for more event details soon!
We're forming a Voter Registration Committee and are off to a great start with many members who have been organizing voter registration drives for many years through the American Women's Club of Ticino and at Franklin College.

If you are interested in joining the DA Ticino Voter Registration Committee for 2010 elections, please email chair@democrats.ch!