National Conference of State Societies

"Moonshine" Tickets Still Available from Tennessee Society

The Tennessee State Society of Washington, DC is sponsoring a Moonshine party this Saturday, Sept. 29.  That is also the day of the National Book Festival on the Mall and many states will help their state tables in the Pavilion of the States tent one block west of the Smithsonian Metro entrance on the mall.  To get more details on the Tennessee Moonshine Party, please see below or CLICK HERE to visit the Tennessee State Society web site.

Washinton State Society Softball Partisan Game

Washington State Society Fields on Ohio Dr. close to Lincoln Memorial 23rd St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20037 Sunday, September 23, 2:00PM 253-678-5289 Hello Softball Fans! The Washington State Society will be hosting the first ever Washington GOP vs. DEM softball game and picnic this Sunday!  Start your Sunday afternoon right by watching or playing a friendly game of softball. The festivities will begin at 2PM with a picnic. Following the game, the WSS is inviting everyone back to the hill to cool off with some cold beer.  If you would like to play please contact Jason Edgar at Jason.Edgar@mail.house.gov for the GOP team or Matt Souza at Matthew_Souza@cantwell.senate.gov for the DEM team.  For general questions about the event, contact Katy Quinn at president@washingtonstatesociety.org or 253-678-5289. Or visit www.washingtonstatesociety.org.

Bay State Harvest Baked Bean Supper on Oct. 6th

The Massachusetts Society of Washington, DC

will host our Harvest Baked Bean Supper on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 9 PM.  The event will be held in the party room on The Terrace Level of the Barkley Condominium at 1016 S. Wayne Street in Arlington. There is some guest parking, car pooling is encouraged, please register your car at the front desk. CLICK HERE to see map. 

Tickets are $15 per person and $5 for children for a menu that includes hot dogs, baked beans, corn relish, brown bread, hot apple pie, wine, beer, and coffee.  Please make your check payable to Massachusetts Society and mail it not later than Sept. 30 to Ruth L. Erno, 6433 Lilly Dhu Lane, Falls Church, VA. 22044-1410. Please include your name, address, zip code, telephone number, and email address. Join us for a wonderful informal celebration of harvest time at home in Massachusetts.

California State Society Back to College Night

BACK TO COLLEGE NIGHT!

"RENEW OLD RIVALRIES AND

FORGE NEW FRIENDSHIPS"

Honorary Congressional Host Committee

The Honorable Doris Matsui, alumna, UC Berkeley
The Honorable David Dreier, alumnus, Claremont McKenna

College and Claremont Graduate Univserity
The Honorable Xavier Becerra, alumnus,

Stanford University and Stanford Law School
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, alumnus, CSU Bakersfield

Wednesday, September 26, 2007
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rayburn House Office Building Cafeteria
Basement Level

(Independence Avenue bewteen South Capitol and First Streets, SE)
Closest Metro: Capitol South on Orange and Blue Lines)

For more information please CLICK HERE to visit the California State Society web site, or contact The California State Society of Washington, DC.

castatesociety@yahoo.com. Or voice your opinion on our Hotline (202) 543-9559. 

State Society of Arizona Coffee with Rep. Franks

Mississippi State Society Social Thursday, Sept. 27

The Mississippi State Society will host a southern social for both members and new prospects at Bobby Van's Grill, 1201 New York Avenue, NW on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Van's is located two blocks north of Metro Center. For a map showing the location of Bobby Van's Grill, please CLICK HERE.

See the society web site at www.mississippisociety.com for more information about how to join the Mississippi State Society and read about other upcoming events.  

Idaho State Society Dessert Fest is Sept. 20

	Idaho State Society
Location:	Association of General Contractors Townhouse 53 D Street, S.E., Washington, DC 20003
When:	Thursday, September 20, 6:30PM
Phone:	(208) 859-6780
Back by popular demand, it's the 2007 Dessert Fest!  Please join us for an evening of socializing, delicious dessert dishes, and the fierce and exciting competition that only Dessert Fest can provide. All guests are invited (but not required!) to bring a dessert, which will be judged by a secret panel of judges with impeccable palates.  Prize categories include the Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, Ugly Duckling (tasty, if not pretty), Spuddy Buddy (best Idaho tribute), and Picasso (most creative) awards. We hope to see you there!

News from the Maryland State Society

 

 

Come One – Come All and celebrate the

Maryland Renaissance Festival

http://www.rennfest.com

Sunday, October 14, 2007               12:00 noon until closing

Come meet our 2007 Maryland Cherry Blossom Princess

Under the Maryland State Society Banner

at the entrance of the Festival from 12:00 noon – 1:00pm

The Maryland State Society is offering special ticket prices for its members and guests:

16.00 – non-members (adults 16-61)

$14.00 – Seniors (adults 62+)

$12.00 - Maryland State Society Members

(all adult ages)

$  7.00 – (children ages 7-15)

Admission is free for children 6 and under.

For those wishing to join the Maryland State Society and receive the special discounted ticket price, please download the membership form at:  www.marylandstatesociety.org and mail it in with your ticket order form today!!!

NCSS Board Meeting is Thursday, Sept. 13

Reminder: There is an NCSS Board meeting on Thursday night, Sept. 13 in the Hall of States in Room 383.  The time is 6:30 PM. The Hall of States is located at 444 N. Capitol Street on the Senate side of Capitol Hill about one block south-west of Union Station.  There is on-street parking and a Metro stop at Union Station nearby.

It should be a short meeting.  The monthly meeting dates for the NCSS governing board this fall are on the second Thursday of each month including Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, and Dec. 13.  Next year the meetings are Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 13, April 17, and the annual meeting and election of officers on May 8, 2008. Please also remember that state society dues of $50 per year was due in June.

If your state society has not yet paid dues for the 2007-2008 fiscal year, please mail your check payable to "NCSS" in the amount of $50 to: Brad Mantel, Treasurer, National Conference of State Societies, 237 Hall of States, 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Current paid dues will enable your state society to participate in the 2008 Cherry Blossom Princess Program.