Eric Massa talk in Ithaca September 19th

I just got home from the event described below. Eric Massa will be a fantastic Congressman for the 29th if we help him defeat Randy Kuhl (Rubber Stamp Randy) If you missed this event, don't despair, I recorded it for you.

You will see a link to an mp3 file of the meeting below. If you click on the link, you can listen from within your browser, but there is usually a way to move this mp3 file to your desktop. In Firefox, you wait for the whole file to move to the browser, (a minute or two) then you go - File - Save Page As..... and you can put it anywhere you want. The advantage is that you can then listen with other programs (Real Player, Itunes etc.) which allow you to adjust equalizer settings and they give you a time counter. With the time counter and my notes below, you can jump to the part that interests you.

Here's the link to the mp3 file

The race between Massa and Kuhl is being reported as one of the closest in the country. Please consider contributing.


0 hours 0 minutes 0 seconds - begins with someone introducing Michael Thomas

0-0-56 - Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton introduces Eric Massa

0-5-14 - Eric Massa

0-12-40 - Michael Thomas - I was actually expecting to hear about how great the rebuilding of Afghanistan was going. This is not at all what I heard. Give a listen.

0-33-05 - Eric jumps in to begin the question and answer session

0-45-28 - My question for Eric - and his excellent answer

Here is the invitation, which describes the event,

Allen,

I write today to remind you about our event in Ithaca this Friday, September 19th (please see the invitation below). My longtime friend and colleague Lieutenant Commander Michael Thomas, who recently returned from a year long deployment in Afghanistan as an Executive Officer for a US Provincial Reconstruction Team, will be joining us for an evening to discuss his experiences and share his first hand insights into the reconstruction efforts in that troubled region. This promises to be a very interesting discussion, and I would be honored it you would consider joining us for this great event. In addition to Lt. Commander Thomas' presentation, I will be giving a brief update regarding the race, and would love to take any questions you might have.


Sincerely,

Eric Massa

CDR, US Navy (ret.)


Adelaide Park Gomer

Invites you to join her for an evening with

Recently Returned Afghanistan Veteran
Lt. Commander Michael Thomas, USNR
“The Ground Truth in Afghanistan”

For a presentation, discussion, & reception to benefit

Eric Massa’s
2008 Campaign for Congress in New York’s 29th District

Friday, September 19th, 2008
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

at the home of

Adelaide Park Gomer
513 Wyckoff Road
Ithaca, New York 14850

Co-Host $250-$500 Sponsor $100 Individual $50
Please use the enclosed envelop, contribute online at www.actblue.com/page/massa2008, or bring attached form to the event!


Lieutenant Commander Michael A. Thomas, USNR recently returned from a year long deployment to western Afghanistan, where he served as the Executive Officer of one of twelve US Provincial Reconstruction Teams. Born in Washington, DC, he grew up in New Haven, Connecticut and graduated from Wesleyan University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government, History, Economics, and Philosophy. In 1995, Lieutenant Commander Thomas graduated from the Yale Law School and entered Naval Officer Candidate School in Pensacola Florida, where he received his Commission later that year. Lieutenant Commander Thomas’s operational experience includes combat tours in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. During his service in the military, Lt. Commander Thomas received the Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal. Lt. Commander Michael Thomas is married to the former Karen L. Dickey of Millinocket, Maine. They currently reside in Milford, Connect

Eric Massa, a Naval Academy graduate (class of ’81), is a 24-year retired Naval Commander. While in the Navy, Eric was involved in several global conflicts including Beirut and Desert Storm. His capstone military assignment was serving as the Special Assistant to the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, General Wes Clark during the Bosnian conflict. In addition to his career as a military officer, Eric has worked for a high tech firm in the automotive environmental division, as a health care advocate while in the military, and as a professional staff member serving the House Armed Services Committee. With no primary and a seasoned staff, Massa’s campaign has the full support of the DCCC (Red to Blue), as well as the State and local Democratic Party. Thus far, Massa has out raised his opponent Republican Randy Kuhl, and the DCCC recently announced an early TV buy of $1.5 million in the Rochester media market, the largest TV buy in the country by the DCCC. In addition, the NY Times recently recognized NY-29 as one of the closest races in the nation (G.O.P in House at Risk in Northeast, 8-14-2008). The 2008 Massa for Campaign has tremendous momentum and is poised for victory in November. Eric Massa lives in Corning, New York with his wife of 20 years, Beverly, and their two teenage children, Justin and Alexandra.


Contributions or gifts to Eric Massa for Congress are not tax deductible. We may accept contributions from an individual totaling up to $2,300 per election; $4,600 per election cycle. Federal PAC’s may contribute up to $5,000 per election; $10,000 per cycle. Federal law prohibits contributions to the campaign from corporations, labor organizations and national banks; from any person contributing another person’s funds; from foreign nationals who lack permanent resident status; from federal government contractors. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in an election cycle.

Town Board Meeting 9/9/08

You will see a link to an mp3 file of the meeting below. If you click on the link, you can listen from within your browser, but there is usually a way to move this mp3 file to your desktop. In Firefox, you wait for the whole file to move to the browser, (a minute or two) then you go - File - Save Page As..... and you can put it anywhere you want. The advantage is that you can then listen with other programs (Real Player, Itunes etc.) which allow you to adjust equalizer settings and they give you a time counter. With the time counter and my notes below, you can jump to the part that interests you.

Here's the link to the mp3 file

I'll add some notes soon

Village Board Meeting 9/8/08

You will see a link to an mp3 file of the meeting below. If you click on the link, you can listen from within your browser, but there is usually a way to move this mp3 file to your desktop. In Firefox, you wait for the whole file to move to the browser, (a minute or two) then you go - File - Save Page As..... and you can put it anywhere you want. The advantage is that you can then listen with other programs (Real Player, Itunes etc.) which allow you to adjust equalizer settings and they give you a time counter. With the time counter and my notes below, you can jump to the part that interests you.

Here's the link to the mp3 file

I'll add some notes soon

Fire/EMS Budget Meeting 9/4/08

You will see a link to an mp3 file of the meeting below. If you click on the link, you can listen from within your browser, but there is usually a way to move this mp3 file to your desktop. In Firefox, you wait for the whole file to move to the browser, (a minute or two) then you go - File - Save Page As..... and you can put it anywhere you want. The advantage is that you can then listen with other programs (Real Player, Itunes etc.) which allow you to adjust equalizer settings and they give you a time counter. With the time counter and my notes below, you can jump to the part that interests you.

Here's the link to the mp3 file

I'll post some notes soon