Political Action for Candidate Election

The N.H. PACE Committee is pleased to endorse the following candidates in their electoral bid for office on November 07, 2006:

Governor John Lynch.
District 3 Executive Council Candidate Beverly Hollingworth.
District 5 Executive Council Candidate Debora Pignatelli
Rep. Jim MacKay (Social Worker).
Rep. Barbara Richardson (Social Worker).
Rep. John DeJoie.
Rep. MaryBeth Walz.
Rep. Sandy Keanes.
Senate Candidate Kathleen Sgambati, District 4.
Senate Candidate Peter Burling, District 5.
Senate Candidate Jacalyn Cilley, District 6.
Senate Candidate Harold Janeway, District 7.
Senate Candidate Molly Kelly, District 10.
Senate Candidate Dave Gottesman, District 12.
Senate Candidate Joe Foster, District 13.
Senate Candidate Barbara Lowrey, District 14.
Senate Candidate Sylvia Larsen, District 15.
Senate Candidate Bob Backus, District 16.
Senate Candidate Betsi DeVries, District 18.
Senate Candidate Lou D’Allesandro, District 20.
Senate Candidate Iris Estabrook, District 21.
Senate Candidate Beth Roth, District 22.
Senate Candidate Maggie Wood Hassan, District 23.
Senate Candidate Martha Fuller Clark, District 24.

We hope NHNASW members will donate time, money, and energy to these worthy candidates. They represent the values and policies of our association. Please remember to vote on Nov. 07, 2006.

Did You Know?? Social Workers are Uniquely Qualified as Potential Political Candidates!! Why?

• Social Workers are very knowledgeable about current policies and how they affect their clients as well as the general public
• Social Workers can speak easily and articulately about policy issues
• Social Workers know the ins and outs of the community in which they work or reside and are aware of available and useful resources
• Social Workers abide by a strong sense of equality and social justice and adhere to the Code of Ethics
• Social Workers are often trained in community organizing and resource building efforts, which are essential skills for public officials
• Social Workers understand the impact of the environment on people and are committed to improving community and society
• Social Workers involved in clinical work witness the impact of policy on their clients and have a unique perspective on many issues

Not Interested in Running for Office? Other Possible Opportunities in Electoral Advocacy

• Campaign Manager
• Lobbyist
• Advocate
• Volunteer
• Community Organizer
• PACE COMMITTEE MEMBER OR PARTICIPANT!!