Wilton Democratic Town Committee

December 2009

Dear Fellow Wiltonians,

John Kalamarides

I marvel at the dedication, the energy, and the time commitment of the Democratic volunteers who serve our Town and our political party. For many, their daily lives revolve around their unselfish service whether in worker or leadership roles, or sometimes both. However, new volunteers are always welcomed.

As chair of the Democratic Town Committee, everyone tells me their thoughts and feelings about current government, the persons serving in elected and appointed positions, and the issues that are important to them. I know that these people care about what they are talking about. They usually seek change by voting on Election Day. Let me suggest a method, if you are in this mode, that will give you more control, satisfaction, and quicker results.

Democratic Volunteerism

If you get involved early this next year in the political process, you can help choose who is nominated and ultimately elected. There are six races in the 2010 election cycle: US Senator, US House Representative, Governor, Connecticut State Senator, and Connecticut State Representative for two Wilton Districts. As a local member of the Democratic Party, you can work with the candidate of your choice and get to know that person as an individual. You could be elected to serve as a delegate to a political convention. You could support that candidate by working on the campaign on through to Election Day. You could use the skills and experience that you have gained from other organizations. This is the way to get close to the candidates and the issues.

Now you may be thinking, "I don’t have the time" or "I don’t know if I want to get that involved." That’s okay. You can do some toe dipping, or you can go for total immersion, or something in between. Many people involved in electing candidates to office start by giving what time they can between working, raising children, and taking care of their family.

An Open Invitation

My invitation to you is to come to our Democratic Town Committee meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at Town Hall. We would like to get to know you. Our meetings are open. You are always welcome, and you can speak if you want to the issue being discussed. In addition, we would like you to become involved in our Democratic campaigns. We will open that door for you as well and guide you in getting started – either way, please call me at (203) 834-0222. I would love to talk to you.

We are so lucky to live in a country where we are free to express our political thoughts and to be able to put them into action. In this season of giving thanks for our many blessings and making resolutions for the future, I want to put forth a proposition to you – let’s use some of that freedom and desire for change by joining with the Democrats this next year.

Sincerely,
John Kalamarides
Chair, Wilton Democratic Town Committee