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UPDATE — DUE TO WEATHER – THIS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR WED 2/17

PUMP (Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project) is organizing a workshop for anyone interested in running for democratic committee.  While PUMP is known as an organization for young professionals they are always welcoming to guests of all ages.  So if you are interested in running for committee here is your chance to learn more.

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6:00 – 8:00 February 10, 2010

Shadow Lounge & AVA, 5972 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

On Wednesday, February 10th, PUMP is pleased to present a Civic Engagement Program aimed at getting young people connected with upcoming opportunities to Run for Public Office. In 2010, all of Allegheny County’s Democratic Committee Members are up for re-election. All Republican Committee Members are up for re-election in 2012. If you ever thought about running for public office, and want to give it a try, running for committee is a great place to start!

Come network with other young people who share your interest in politics and learn about the role of the Committee member, important dates in the election cycle, how to circulate petitions and tips on how to win and what a campaign will entail! Blank petitions will also be available at the event.

Featuring:

• Gloria Forouzan, Founder – Run Baby Run
• Tom Baker, Republican State Committeee Member
• Erin Molchany, PUMP’s Executive Director by Day, Allegheny County Democratic Committee Member by night

This is a FREE event! A cash bar will be available. However, if you would like to JOIN PUMP or Renew your membership, you can do so on site at the event for $20! For more information, please contact Erin at erin@pump.org or 412.338.2133 ext 10.

To register, please visit www.pump.org!

Facebook Event for this workshop

Mayoral Candidates Forum

Hosted by: PUMP, Urban League Young Professionals of Pittsburgh (ULYP-Pittsburgh), Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., Young Republicans of Allegheny County, Carnegie Mellon’s Student Governmen Association and Pittsburgh City Paper 

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
6:30 – 8:00pm
Carnegie Mellon University - McConomy Auditorium located in the University Center.  
FREE parking is available after 5:00pm in the East Campus Garage
CLICK HERE to view the Campus Map 

RSVP HERE – event is free and open to the public

Mayoral Forum on Facebook

*All Mayoral Candidates who have filed nominating petitions to appear on the May 19th 2009 Primary Election ballot have been invited to participate* 

Mayoral Candidates who have confirmed their participation:
Carmen Robinson and Patrick Dowd 

Moderator: Vince Sims, WPXI Television 

Join us for a Mayoral Candidates Forum that focuses on issues of importance to young people in our region. Young people are a critical voting block in Pittsburgh. This forum will provide an opportunity to engage the Mayoral candidates in a substantive conversation about issues that affect the attraction and retention of young people in the region and focus on topics such as: urban development, public education, public safety, municipal consolidation, cleaning and greening our city and fiscal issues. 

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeTuesday, October 28th, 2008
6:00 pm – 8:00pm
Diesel Club Lounge, 1601 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

RSVP on Facebook here.

Are you PUMPed about the upcoming Presidential election?! Join PUMP & Diesel Club Lounge for a spirited night of debate on the issues that are permeating the upcoming Presidential Election. We are proud to host two teams of elected officials and community leaders ready to square off in support of Presidential Candidates Barack Obama and John McCain.

Special Guests include:

• Team McCain
  • Senator Jane Orie, Pennsylvania’s 40th District
  • Meghan Jones-Rolla, Attorney with Meyer Darragh
  • Bill Green, Republican Strategist
• Team Obama
  • Patrick Dowd, PittsburghCity Councilman, District 7
  • W.M. Nzambi, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Mariner Financial Group

This Event is Free, and a cash bar will be available. As we move closer to November 4th, come celebrate Democracy with PUMP!

Watch the debate.  Have a drink. Go vote.

For more information, please contact Erin Molchany at 412.338.2133 ext 10 or erin@pump.org
A program of the PUMP Civic Engagement Committee