Our Spring Fling Get-together will be held on Monday, March 5 at 6 p.m. at Samson's on Route 9 where we will be meeting in the "big" dining room. Our buffet consists of lasagna, sausage and peppers, vegetarian eggplant, salad, bread, soft drink or coffee and the first drink (house wine or draft or bottled beer) only $15 and a non-perishable food item per person!

It is a great time to shake off the winter blahs, have some good food and conversation and help stock the shelves at The Anchor's food pantry.

RSVP below  if you plan on attending. All are welcome - spouses, friends, significant others, and closet Democrats - but space is limited to please get your RSVP in early.

What is the "Tasty Tour of Schodack? It is our way of meeting up socially and also supporting the organizations and businesses in our town. From Pizza Night at Schodack Valley Fire House to the Hudson Valley Wine Tour, we believe in helping our organizations and businesses while having a great time over good eats.

The next stops on the Tasty Tour is:

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, Castleton Fire Company
(The first Sunday of the month except January)  March 4, April 1, May 6. Time - 8 am - noon. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 kids 5-11 years old, under 5 free.

Schodack Dems meet up at 10 a.m., grab a table and enjoy a great breakfast, chatting with neighbors and friends and helping those who help us.

_ The Schodack Democratic Club held its annual election of officers and discussed the local election results at its December meeting.

“Though this year's election results were not the victory we hoped for, there is definite cause for optimism in the final tallies,” said Town Democratic Chair Elizabeth Gable. “Frank Curtis was believed to be invincible because of his years in service to the Town and his long-time incumbent status. He and Linda were lined up head to head on the ballot and Linda only lost by 214 votes, which in our traditionally Republican town is a very good showing for the Democrats, especially up against the incumbent we assumed was bullet-proof.”

The final numbers were: Linda 1467, Frank Curtis 1681, Mike Kenney 2068.

The Schodack Democrats thank the many residents who supported Linda Underwood’s campaign with their donations, volunteer time and votes and extend their congratulations to both Mr. Curtis and Mr. Kenney on their re-election.

Club members held their annual election of officers. Retaining his seat as Club president was Ray Ludwig. Olaf Stackleberg and Linda Underwood also retained their positions as treasurer and secretary respectively. Joe Grimaldi took over the reins as Vice President for his first time as an officer and Mickey Doyle was elected as Assistant Secretary, also her first time as an officer.

Club members unanimously voted to make Dev Tobin, a Rensselaer City resident, an  honorary club member to thank him for his three years of service as Linda Underwood’s campaign manager and treasurer.

The purpose of this award is to encourage future student participation in and study of the United States government at the local, state and national level.  There will be two scholarships awarded prior to graduation for college bound students, one award to a graduating senior from Columbia High School and one award to a graduating senior from Maple Hill High School.

$250 will be given towards freshman year expenses at an accredited 2 or 4 year college. The scholarship will be awarded at the high school awards ceremony.  

Qualifications

• Resident of Schodack
• A graduating senior from either Maple Hill High School or Columbia High  School who is in good standing
• Has shown potential in understanding  American democracy
• Has successfully completed the PIG (Participation in Government) class

Application Requirements

• Complete Scholarship Application form, available at Guidance Counselor’s office (or download a copy below)
•  Two letters of recommendation:One letter from a social studies teacher at the student’s high school  Second letter from an adult such as a scout or other volunteer leader, employer, clergy, who has knowledge of the student's work ethic,  volunteerism or community involvement.
• Essay  500 – 750 words Choose one of these topics.

                    1.  What does it mean to be a good citizen in a democracy?  Use Schodack  as an example.
                    2.   How would you put into action what you have learned in school to be  a better citizen of the United States? 
                    3.   What does the phrase 'All politics are local' mean to you?  Use examples.

Deadline:    April 20, 2012    
Submit Application To:
                                 SchodackDemocratic Club Scholarship
                                 PO Box 145
                                 East Schodack NY  12063