Category: Message From The President - PACG - Progressive Action for the Common Good

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day - A Message to Our Membership

4/21/2020

We Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day!!

A Message to Our Membership

Hello Progressives!

Wednesday, April 22nd is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day!

Our Environmental Forum has worked hard all year to make this anniversary a special event. Unfortunately, the live events will not be occurring as planned, but the forum has made sure that we do have some virtual ways to celebrate. Look for details in today's newsletter.

I want to give a SHOUT OUT to the Environmental Forum for all they have done to help us remember how precious our planet is.

Happy Earth Day everyone!

Allison Ambrose, President

A Message from the President - QC Connection During Pandemic

3/24/2020

A Message from the President

Dear Progressives,

I wanted to reach out to you all during this strangest of times. Our in-person meetings and events scheduled to occur in the next few months have been postponed or cancelled. Some of our scheduled events - specifically forum and group meetings - will be occurring virtually via Zoom, which is a wonderful way to allow us to continue our progressive work and to keep our members connected during these days where feelings of isolation may get us down. We will use our website and calendar to give you the most up-to-date information about these meetings and events. It is our hope to schedule larger virtual events for members revolving around our forum issues where members can learn about and discuss some of these pertinent topics. Again, keep your eye on our website and calendar.

In addition, I would also like to encourage you to support our local businesses by shopping locally on-line, ordering take out and buying gift cards. Realize the people who are delivering your food are doing so at risk to themselves. Please remember to tip generously. I have noticed a few initiatives that make this support easy and safe:

1. Monday, 3/23 is the start of our local virtual shop small event.

2. You can support local restaurants and non-profits by buying items that bring income to struggling businesses. Consider purchasing t-shirts and gift cards at https://qccustomtees.com/.

3. Check out the Quad City Emergency Take Out and Delivery Facebook page.

4. The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page also has good information on how you can support local businesses

Please feel free to share with me (via email) any other initiatives you are aware of and we will post those on our website. As progressives, we all realize the value of having a thriving community so that all people may live fruitful lives.

Take care everyone!

Stay healthy and sane and stay connected with PACG!

Allison Ambrose

Iowa Caucus Monday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm

1/28/2020

The Iowa Caucus Is Less Than A Week Away!
Monday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm

Message from the President

Hello Progressives,

Can you believe that, after all these months, the Iowa Caucus is less than a week away? I encourage you all to attend and participate in our democracy!

If you want to know more about the process for your party's caucus, please see Iowa Democratic Caucuses or Iowa Republican Caucuses Blog posts on our website.

In addition, the PACG Forum Facilitators have written resolutions that they would like to see in both parties' platforms. You can access these from our website through the Resolution Blog post links below. I encourage you to download these resolutions and take them to your caucus site where they will be gathered. The more that are turned in, the better the chance of getting them into the platform.

If you are passionate about an issue, volunteer for the Platform Committee. Inquire at the caucus about this.

We look forward to gathering with our members and neighbors at the caucuses on Monday, February 3rd!

Note: These resolutions express the position of our forums and not necessarily of PACG as a whole.

Civil Rights Forum Platform Resolutions
Drug Policy Forum Platform Resolutions
Environmental Forum Platform Resolutions
Health Care Reform Forum Platform Resolutions

Allison Ambrose

Message from the President About the New Year

1/9/2020

Happy New Year Progressives!

Message from the President

This is going to be a very active year for PACG!

A few things to look forward to is our involvement with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and a 15th anniversary celebration for PACG!

And, of course, we have a national election, which is a great time to participate in our democracy as Americans.

I am looking forward to a great and progressive 2020 with you all!

Allison

What You Can Do Now - Call Congress About Impeachment Inquiry

10/9/2019

What You Can Do Now - Call Your Member of Congress About
the Impeachment Inquiry

A Message from the President

Considering the turmoil facing our democracy at this confusing time, we encourage all PACG members to call the offices of their Members of Congress daily to voice their opinions about the impeachment inquiry.
Tell your friends and voting-age family members to contact their representatives.

This is very simple but has enormous impact. Each call takes one or two minutes. You either speak to a staffer or leave a message. State your name, address and your message. Be brief, respectful and stay on point. It's also a good idea to thank the staffer - if you speak to one - for doing their job during this stressful time. If your Member is Congress is pursuing this situation to your satisfaction, tell them you are grateful for their diligence and hard work. If they are not, give them input.

Iowa Senators
Chuck Grassley - Davenport Office: 563-322-4331
WA DC Office: 202-224-3744

Joni Ernst - Davenport Office: 563-322-0677
WA DC Office: 202-224-3254

Illinois Senators
Dick Durbin - Rock Island: 309-786-5173
WA DC Office: 202-224-2152

Tammy Duckworth - Rock Island: 309-606-7060
WA DC Office: 202-224-2854

Your voice matters between elections - make it heard. Take 4 minutes out of your day to help make the change that you want to see. Put these numbers in your phone's Contacts and call daily. You will feel empowered.

Allison Ambrose

Welcome to Our New Office Manager!

8/20/2019

PACG Welcomes New Office Manager

Hello Progressives, I would like to take this time to introduce you to our new employee, Julie Ross!

Julie has been a long-time resident of the Quad Cities community and has been active in progressive issues for many years. She holds a Masters degree in Anthropology from Southern Illinois University. She is married, has two adult daughters and in her spare time, she cuts snowflakes and raises monarch butterflies.

We are happy to add such a passionate progressive to our team. Please join me in welcoming Julie to PACG! You can contact her at PACGoffice@gmail.com.

Allison Ambrose

Message from Our President

4/29/2019

Hello Progressives!

Message from the President

I wanted to give a huge THANK YOU to the Environmental Forum for the very successful Earth Day event that was held a week ago Saturday! This group of people worked hard to make sure that our messages about the environment were heard. I hear plans are underway for next year's event. We can all be proud of this event!

I also wanted to let you all know that we have two new board members: Deb Sperry and Glenda Guster. Both of these women are hard working progressives. We are lucky to have them join our board!

Keep up the good fight everyone, Allison.

Save the Date: Toast the Resistance!

1/28/2019

Save the Date: Toast the Resistance
Saturday, February 23, 2019 4:30 - 6:30 pm

the Key
Union Arcade Building
229 Brady Street
Davenport IA (map)

PACG Message to Our Membership

The year has gotten off to a great start with PACG being active in many progressive issues!

I want you to know how much we appreciate your involvement in our endeavors and invite you to an event on February 23rd!

We will be holding our 2nd Annual "Toast the Resistance" party at one of Davenport's newest restaurants: The Key, in the Union Arcade building from 4:30 to 6:30. This is not only a celebration of all that "the Resistance" has been able to accomplish since 2017, but acts as a membership drive and member appreciation event as well.

We have lots of fun things planned, and I challenge each of you to bring one new potential PACG member to the event. Our causes can be aided by numbers!

Look for more details in future weekly email updates as well as on social media, but for now, SAVE THE DATE: February 23rd, from 4:30 - 6:30. I look forward to seeing you all there!

Allison Ambrose
PACG Board President