Southern California Americans for Democratic Action

ADA is the nation's most experienced independent liberal political organization, dedicated to individual liberty and building economic and social justice at home and abroad. Since 1947, we have led public opinion and coalitions by taking early, principled stands on a broad range of domestic, foreign, economic, military, social and environmental issues.

After a lengthy battle with Cancer, former board member, Madeleine Stoner passed away Sunday morning. She is survived by her husband, SCADA board member, past president and Chapter co-founder, Ralph Fertig. Madeleine also leaves her children and grandchildren and friends, and I know I speak for our entire board in offering our deepest condolences to Ralph and family.
Donations in Madeleine's memory may be made to the Madeline Stoner and Ralph Fertig Scholarship Fund, and mail to USC School of Social Work, University Park, L.A. 90089-0411. Attention: Marlene Wagner. You may also contact Marlene Wagner at 213-740-831.

Sunday, July 20. 2008 - 7: 00 PM to 9:30 PM - Number 23 in the Great Mind Series - Author: ROBERT SCHEER -- The Pornography of Power : How Defense Hawks Hijacked 9/11 and Weakened America - Special Appearance: "fiery and virtuosic" Violinist Lili Hayden - Moderator: Lila Garrett, Famed writer and radio host of KPFK's Connect the Dots Fee: $35.00 includes book and refreshments $45.00 for non PDLA or SCADA members $55 for a PDLA or SCADA couple, $60/non-member couple: one book - Please rsvp via email: jan-pi@mindspring.com or proctor@artnet.net tel: (310) 858 6643 or (310) 458 7213 Hosts Jerry Manpearl, Jan Goodman & Ilene Proctor 939 San Vicente Blvd. Santa Monica, CA. 90402 (310) 458-7213 (corner of San Vicente and 10th/Larkin Street)

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 10th ~ 6:00 PM * An Evening to Celebrate the Life of Our

Companero Don White Presente - Immanuel Presbyterian Church

3300 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010 (@Berendo Street, 2 blocks west of Vermont Ave.) * PROGRAM: TBA * PARKING: Available across the street at the United Teachers Los Angeles Union Hall, PUBLIC TRANSIT: Vermont & Wilshire Red Line Stop * ORGANIZIED BY: El Comité de Companeros de Don 'Blanco' * There will be a reception following the memorial services for Madeleine at 927 Thayer Ave., L.A. 90024

Monday, August 11th * 7PM * SCADA Monthly Board Meeting * ALL ARE WELCOME

It is with great sadness that we inform you that SoCal ADA's board member of many years, Don White, has passed away. Don was a beloved board member and community activist. The Board members of the Southern California Chapter of Americans for Democratic Action will profoundly miss Don White but his joyous spirit and dedication to his progressive ideals will forever be remembered.

Below, in Don's own words, he briefly described his political passions. We invite to link to the more complete chronicle of Don's extraordinary, tireless work for countless communities and progressive causes:

"My own political life began nearly 50 years ago in the Pacific Northwest as a student opposing the House Un-American Activities Committee [HUAC) and protesting the witch hunt of the ultra-rightwing U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy. My sense of justice was fine tuned in those ugly years of the 1950's.

The VietNam War years brought me to a full understanding of U.S. intervention and imperialism.

For 35 years —from 1963 to 1998— I taught U.S. history to middle school youth in Los Angeles, a task made easier and more enjoyable by the work of Howard Zinn.

My involvement with the Committee In Solidarity with the People of El Salvador [CISPES] from its founding in 1963 gave me a "front row seat" in the solidarity and liberation movements of the 1980's and enriched my life with 14 trips to Central America. My special, continuing bond with the Central American community is a treasure of my life.

I continue to work with a broad spectrum of progressive groups and have served on countless steering committees for mass mobilizations. I currently serve on the KPFK Local Advisory Board (LAB)." (excerpt from Don White's 2003-2004 KPFK Local Station Board candidate statement). (read more)

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The public memorial for Don White will be held on August 10, 2008 at 6PM at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. The committee working on the memorial is meeting weekly to develop a program we believe will best honor Don and celebrate his life.

Don's brother Dennis, was in L.A. over a week ago and was unable to find any information from Don specifying his wishes with regard to donations to be made in his memory. His brother is absolutely fine with donations being made in his memory to any of the many causes he supported. As SCADA board members, we were privileged to have served on the SCADA board with Don for many years, some of us for more than a decade. If you choose to make a donation to SCADA in Don's name, be assured that I will forward that information to his family as well. I have attached Don's bio and as you'll see, there are many of Don's causes to choose from. If you choose to make your donation to SCADA, please be sure to make a notation in the memo line specifying "in memory of Don White" and mail to SCADA, 8124 W. Third St., #102.

Thank you.

Lydia

P.S. Sally and Peter are still looking for more pics of Don for the 10 minute video they'll be screening at the memorial.

AMERICANS for DEMOCRATIC ACTION

unanimously voted to

ENDORSE

BARACK OBAMA for PRESIDENT

To donate to the ADA Federal Campaign Committee's work to help elect Senator Obama, please contact Joanna Zuercher at jzuercher@adaction.org.

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