Fredonia-Pomfret Democratic Association

VILLAGE ELECTIONS were held on March 9, 2009.  Adam Brown and Thomas Brown were sworn in on April 6th as Village Trustees.  Our congratulations to them on their successful campaigns. 

Our thanks go out to Gary Damico for the many years of dedication he has given the village residents.

The Association held election of their officers at the January meeting.  The positions of Chair and Treasurer need to be filled.  Joe Cerrie is Acting Chair at this time and Christopher Schaeffer has remained on as Treasurer.  Anyone wishing to fill these two positions is asked to contact Joe Cerrie at jcerrie@netsync.net or send a note to Fredonia Pomfret-Democrat Association, P O Box 185, Fredonia, NY 14063.  Currently, Joe is 1st Vice Chair, Susan Mackay is 2nd Vice Chair, Roberta Valentine is Recording Secretary and Michael Barris is Corresponding Secretary.

There was a large attendance of members at the April meeting.  Joe thanked everyone for attending and encourages all members to try to make it to all of our meetings.  Input from many attendees will help the Association to accomplish its goals.  Please try to attend, give your input and have first hand knowledge of what the Association is doing.

Acting Chair Joseph Cerrie presented the Annual John F. Kennedy Scholarship Award at the Awards Night of Fredonia High School on June 1, 2009.  This year's award was given to Corinne Tramuta, daughter of Daniel and Laurie Tramuta of 11 Reese Parkway in Fredonia.   Corinne has been very active while a student at Fredonia as well as graduating in the top 5% of her class.  She was a member of the Cross Country and Track teams for the past six years.  She performed in the High School Musicals for the past four years.  She had the lead roll of the Witch in this years production, "Into the Woods."   She has performed both vocal and instrumental solos at New York State School Music Association Festival (NYSSMA). Based on her scholastic score, she attended Area All-State and All County.  Corinne plans to pursue a career in psychology by attending SUNY Fredonia for the fall 2009 semester and SUNY Geneseo starting with the spring 2010 semester.We congratulate her on being this year's recipient and best wishes for success in her future endeavors.

The annual Farm Festival in the Barker Commons of Fredonia will take place August 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2009.   

Fredonia-Pomfret Democratic Association will be doing their Hot Dog Stand.  Volunteers are needed.  Please contact Joe Cerrie at by e-mail at jcerrie@netsync.net or by phone at 679-4927 to let him know when you can help.  

Please join us in supporting the Association.

ELECTION DAY for 2009 is NOVEMBER 3RD.  There are many races that affect Fredonia-Pomfret.  Watch our CANDIDATE page for more information on the Candidates.  Here is a list of positions and many who are seeking them:
County Executive  --  Chuck Cornell
District Attorney  --  Ned Barone
Surrogate Court Judge  --  Steve Cass
Various Judgeships in our Jurisdictal District
Legislator Dist. 06 -- Rebecca White
Legislator Dist. 24  -- Dave Kleparek
Legislator Dist. 25  -- John Gullo II
Town of Pomfret Supervisor  --  Don Steger
Town of Pomfret Clerk  --  Roberta Valentine
Town of Pomfret Board  -- 2 positions

Please feel free to contact them to help with their campaigns.  There are many things that can be done such as lawn signs, phone bank, bumper stickers, literature drops, etc.  A little can help a lot.

The annual Horey-Beckman Awardees have been selected for 2009.  These awards are given each year to democrats who have been loyal servants of the party and worked diligently for the good of all.  Two people are chosen, one from within the Fredonia-Pomfret organization and one who is not currently a member.  This year the local winner is Margaret Valone who has, for decades, given of herself above and beyond the call of duty, often when it was not considered popular or advantageous to do so.  The "outside" winner is Carmella Gens who for most of her life was a Fredonia resident and member of the F-P Dems.  She is now retired and living in Florida.  She was always active and helpful to the Democratic Party and, most recently, proudly guided our candidates through 1 Temple Square where she was a resident. 

Our congratulations go out to Margaret and Carmella.