“ Hey! Glad to be part of this community. I'm a 34 yo Spanish teacher, quite social and outgoing. I arrived to NOVA 2 mo ago and I heard wonderful things about Meetup, so... Here I am! I would love to meet new people who share my interests & have fun! ”

“ Bettyjean Kling M.S, M.Ed PUMA Founder: www.Free-Us-Now.com Blog: www.FreeMeNow.wordpress.com Exec. Board: www.Clintons4McCain.com PA State: www.RealDemocratsUSA.blogspot.com BJ@Free-US-Now.com 717. 532. 4411 Just Say No Deal ”

“ Hi ”

“ Looking forward to meeting new people with similar ideas, esp. those in their late 20-early 30's. I think we need to be more socially and politically active. ”

“ Avid hiker when I can find the time. Just bought a house in Martinsburg, WV. Finally unpacked. Would love to hook up w locals as I dont yet know the trails. P.S. my 10 year old son likes to hike too, and I would like to bring him. ”

“ Hi - I can hardly wait until we see Bush leave the White House! And I'm looking forward to helping the next Democratic candidate win. i am in the mortgage business for last 5 yrs. Let do some work so we can get some good people in the white house. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because ... wait a minute ... what local meetups? I'm out here in Hagerstown! Just tell me how far I have to drive. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we need REPUBLICANS out! ”

“ I used to do a ton of kayaking and would love to get back into it....despite the fact that I'm quite rusty! Also-great way to meet new friends with similar interests! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because We need a CHANGE in America and we need it now before the Republicians destory us. ”

“ Hello. I've been a Frederick County resident for approximately 12 years and have been a registered Democrat since I turned 18 (we won't talk about how long ago that was). I look forward to meeting everyone as soon as I can get to a meeting. ”

“ Hello: I am Richard Floyd and a long time resident of Frederick County, moved here in 1941 as a one year old. Have actively participated in County gov't issues since 1973 and served 8 years on the FCPC. Current Chair Friends of Frederick County. ”

“ I want local Democratic Party Meetups because I want to help win next November. I'm semi retired and live in Williamsport, MD. ”

“ Hey! I could liase with the College Democrats, as I'm also a college student who believes that politics should be progressive! I read about meetup.com in Joe Trippi's book "The revolution will not be televized". We'll get 'em next time, in 2008! ”

“ I was a Dean metup member in Purcellville and I am happy to rejoin KD, Patti and other activists to outline work we can do that will make a difference in the mid-term elections. Wouldn’t upsetting the Repug majorities be sweet? ”

“ Hey. My name is Kevin...35yo Married Dude...Former Republican (yea, really). Reformed and dedicated to advancing progressive values. ”

“ I am a retired national and international civil servant with 32 years service with the UN Development Program and the Peace Corps in Asia ”

“ I'm Don and my wife is Virginia. We live in Aldie Virginia and have two boys, Isaac (6) and Gabriel (8). ”

“ I am working hard on the Obama 2008 campaign. I believe he has the best chance to bring the change to America that we desperately need. My biggest concern is the Iraq occupation which, despite cost, is destroying our moral authority in the world ”

“ Frank & Nicole Seidel ”

“ I live in Frederick..was minimally involved in the Frederick for Kerry group...would like to do what I can to make a difference...figure I should join the young democrats while I still can. :-) ”