Full Name:
Ruth S. Damsker
Gender:
Female
Family:
Widowed; 4 Children: Becca, David, Keith, Jason
Birth Date:
05/30/1945
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, PA
Home City:
Upper Gwynedd, PA
Religion:
Jewish
BSW, Social Work, Temple University, 1967
Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Senate, District 12, 2014
Candidate, Pennsylvania Senate, District 12, 2010
County Commissioner, Montgomery County, 2000-2008
Township Controller, Cheltenham, 1991-2002
Finance Officer, Cheltenham Township, 1990-2002
Board Member, Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 2004-2009
Board of Advisors, Leadership Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 2004-2009
Vice Chair, Montgomery County Election Board, 2000-2008
Board Member, Montgomery County Retirement Board, 2000-2008
Member, Pennsylvania Weed and Seed, 2006-2008
Advisory Board, North Penn Nonprofit Academy at DeSales University, 2004-2006
Member, Economic Development Task Force Cheltenham Township, 1997-2001
Medical Social Worker, Pennsylvania Hospital
Community Social Service, United States Army (Europe), 1968-1971
President, Vice President, Treasurer, Rotary International Elkins Park Club, 1993-present
Board Member, Caring People Alliance Board of Directors, present
Vice President, Fellowship Farm, Incorporated, present
Advisory Member, Police Athletic League, 2001-2007
Former President, American Cancer Society (Cheltenham), 1979-2000
Charter Member, Concerned Parents Against Drug/Alcohol Abuse, 1986-1990
Chair, District Justice Study, League of Women Voters, 1987-1988