March 2010, with CA Congressional candidate Dr Ami Bera, and Dr Paul Smith of the Permanente Medical Group.
Who Doesn't Love a Birthday Party?
On November 1, 2009, the HDC celebrated its first birthday at a private residence in Hillsborough. Forty people celebrated with food, wine and our special birthday cocktail, the Donkey's Revenge. Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Assemblyman Jerry Hill were also on hand for a very lively Q&A.
Gavin Newsom Town Hall Meeting
On January 13th, Mayor Gavin Newsom came to San Carlos for a Town Hall meeting to gauge enthusiasm for a possible Gubernatorial run. On hand were several HDC members, including Shelley Richanbach, Martha Dannis, Ann and Dave Barry, and Emilie King (pictured with her younger sister, not yet a HDC member).
3rd Presidential Debate Party
About 40 folks cheered on our favorite candidate during the last Presidential Debate on Oct 15th. Festivities were at a private residence in Hillsborough and event chairs Francesca Lombardo and Phyllis Tankel provided a signature libation, the "Obama-tini," along with scrumputuous appetizers and tons of good cheer.
Obama Acceptance Speech House Party
Obama rocked the house on Thursday, August 28th, when a couple of dozen dedicated Obama supporters gathered in Hillsborough to cheer on his acceptance speech at Invesco Field in Denver. Thanks to Sue and Dan Spradling for offering their lovely home for this once-in-a-lifetime moment. Now it's off to an even bigger house - the White House!
Kick-off Meeting
Thanks to the commitment and enthusiastic participation of a number of residents, the HDC had its first meeting on Thursday, July 17th. A pioneering spirit flowed, and the passion of ideas and change energized the group. The first half-hour was mingling, with desserts, tea and coffee, followed by a brief brainstorming session. The kick-off meeting approved our by-laws, elected officers and brainstormed activities the club might undertake.
Hillsborough Teen Victoria Lau at the DNC
The HDC provided a matching grant to high school student Victoria Lau to attend the Democratic National Convention in August. Here are three of her photos from Denver showing Obama "Taking it to the Street." To see some member photos from the historic inauguration, click here.
