[Tcdp_newsletter] TCDP Weekly Newsletter for August 25 - September
1, 2006
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Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter
Friday, August 25 - Friday, September 1, 2006
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Dead Presidents' Club Fundraiser Wrap Up
- Save the Date: Campaign Kickoff Rally!
- Calling All Volunteers!!!
- One of the Best Ways To Be Involved This Year!!!
- Precincts and the New Congressional Districts
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
- In the News
- Contact Info for TCDP Administrative & Coordinated Campaign Offices
- Become a TCDP Sustaining Member
- Newsletter: How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe Your E-Mail
- To Subscribers Who Use AOL
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DEAD PRESIDENTS' CLUB FUNDRAISER WRAP UP
Our first fundraiser was quite a success! Over 100 Democrats came out to watch the Dead Presidents' play and bid on some excellent auction items, raising over $4,000 for our coordinated campaign to elect Democrats this fall.
Travis County Democratic Party would like to thank the sponsors of this event:
Richard Anton
Rich Bailey
Judge Charlie Baird
Valinda Bolton
Benjamin Combee
Lauro Cruz
Honorable Dana DeBeauvoir
Constable Bruce Elfant
Honorable Chris Elliott & Tish Hinojosa Elliott
Carol Fritz
Matt Glazer
Judge Julie Kocureck
Donna Beth McCormick
Representative Elliott Naishtat
Judge Orlinda Naranjo
Scott Ozmun
East Side Pies
Sandra Ramos
Mr. & Mrs. James Rossie
Moses Ruiz
Eric Shepperd
Jack & Pam Sigman
Jan Soifer & Pat O'Connell
Representative Mark Strama
Fran Vincent
Kirk Watson
Michael & Susan Wilson
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CAMPAIGN KICKOFF RALLY
*** SAVE THE DATE ***
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Kickoff Rally for the Travis County Democratic Party's 2006 Coordinated Campaign - True Blue Travis!!
Plaza Saltillo -- East 5th and Comal Streets.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m
We are going to showcase all Travis County has to offer in the heart of East Austin! We have some exciting entertainment on the schedule. Mark your calendars and plan on being out to meet with activists and voters to kick off the voting season!
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!!!!
The Travis County Democratic Party's 2006 Coordinated Campaign, True Blue Travis, is up and running. For all of us to be successful, we need you! The web site is www.truebluetravis.com.
Please sign up through the web site or just show up at the coordinated campaign office and we will put you to work. The campaign office is located at 505 Willow (off of Red River, one block south of Cesar Chavez, just south of the convention center). The phone number to the campaign is 476-5100.
Coordinated Campaign staff to date are as follows:
Sandra Ramos, Campaign Coordinator
sandra at traviscountydemocrats.org
Glen Maxey, Campaign Field Director
glen at traviscountydemocrats.org
Nick Lawrie, Deputy Field Coordinator
nick at traviscountydemcorats.org
Rudy Malveaux, African-American Outreach
rudy at traviscountydemocrats.org
Karl-Thomas Musselman: Campaign Tech Director
kt at traviscountydemocrats.org
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ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO BE INVOLVED THIS YEAR
Become a precinct chair! We are seeking to fill the remaining 65 vacant precinct chair positions.
YOUR LEADERSHIP IS NEEDED NOW!!!
By helping Democrats turn out the vote for these terrific State House officials and candidates in your neighborhood, you are not only electing these fine folks, but also the other Democrats on the ballot.
If you are a Democrat, who voted in the 2006 Democratic Primary, would like to serve the Travis County Democratic Party and are interested in working with other Democrats in your precinct, please contact TCDP at 477-7500 or info at traviscountydemocrats.org. You can ask that an appointment be made by the TCDP Executive Committee (which is made up of all the current precinct chairs) to fill an unexpired term; terms are two years from May 2006-May 2008. We promise to put you to work to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in Travis County and make our home even more BLUE!
The following vacant precincts are divided up by State House district:
If your State House Representative is Dawnna Dukes, District 46
113 121 122 129 132 139 141 150 164
If your State House Candidate is Valinda Bolton, District 47
301 304 316 318 324 338 350 351 356 360 361 411 412 451
If your State House Representative is Donna Howard, District 48
163 232 253 279 345 370 371 373 375 376 378
If your State House Representative is Elliott Naishtat, District 49
137 147 149 239 275 447 454 461
If your State House Representative is Mark Strama, District 50
107 201 204 205 211 216 254 328 329 331 334 336
If your State House Representative is Eddie Rodriguez, District 51
123 401 402 403 404 405 407 423 427 452
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PRECINCTS AND THE NEW CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS
TCDP has fielded many calls in regards to the new congressional districts. If you lived in Congressional District 10 before the judges' decision, you are still in CD 10. Those lines did not change. For those of you in CD 21 (John Courage) and 25 (Congressman Lloyd Doggett), an email listing precincts and their corresponding congressional district will be sent out as soon as we get the list from the Travis County Voter Registration office. In addition, it will be posted on our web site, www.traviscountydemocrats.org.
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
The TCDP Calendar changes almost daily as we receive new information, so we encourage you to check the calendar often. Go to: http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/calendar.php
Friday, August 25, 2006
Protest Against Fast-Tracking of Coal-Powered Plants
TIME: Friday, August 25, 2006 at 12:00pm
PLACE: Texas Capitol, 11th and Congress
CONTACT: Karen at 797-8481 or karen at seedcoalition.com
Protest Governor Perry's fast-tracking of permits for coal-burning power plants!
Please bring signs. Musical instruments welcome.
For more information - www.stopthecoalplant.org
State Party BBQ
TIME: Friday, August 25, 2006 at 7:00pm
PLACE: AFL-CIO, 1106 Lavaca Street
CONTACT: Rachel Johnston at 478-9800 or rjohnston at txdemocrats
Tickets are $20, and $10 for Sustaining Members. If you sign up to be a Sustaining Member at the door, you'll receive complimentary admission to the event!
Please join the Texas Democratic Party for a Summer Barbeque Fundraising Reception.
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Saturday, August 26, 2006
State Democratic Executive Committee Meeting
TIME: Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 9:00am
PLACE: Radisson Hotel & Suites, 111 E. Cesar Chavez (corner of Congress & Cesar Chavez)
CONTACT: Texas Democratic Party at 478-9800
A meeting of the State Democratic Executive Committee will be held on Saturday, August 26th in Austin. Committee meetings will begin at 9:00 am and the general session will begin at 1:00 pm.
Scheduled agenda:
9:00 a.m.
Resolutions/Communications Committee in the Lakeview room
Finance Committee in The Skyline room
Tejano Democrats meeting in the Austin room
10:00 a.m.
SDEC Training in Austin room
1:00 p.m.
SDEC General Session in Austin room
Agenda:
I. Opening
II. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Call to Order
V. Reading & Approval of Minutes
VI. Recognize Special Guests
VII. Treasurer's Report
VIII. Chair's Report
IX. Reports from Committees
A. Resolutions/Communications
B. Finance
X. Appointment of Committees
XI. Announcements
XII. Adjournment
Immediately following the SDEC Meeting:
- County Chairs Association meeting in the Skyline room
- PPC meeting in the Austin Room
- Stonewall Democrats meeting in the Austin Room
Meetings are open to all good Democrats.
Team Strama Blockwalk
TIME: Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 9:00am
PLACE: Mark Strama HQ, 1921 Cedar Bend
CONTACT: John at john at markstrama.com
This weekend marks the first weekend of shoe leather activism as Mark Strama's campaign hits the streets to drop off campaign info and yard signs to the constituents of District 50. There is a lot of ground to cover and a lot of voters to meet, so they could really use your help!
Bagels, Coffee and OJ will be provided!
Texas Clean Air Network Meeting
TIME: Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 9:30am-3:00pm
PLACE: Central Presbyterian Church - Fellowship Hall, 200 E. 8th St.
CONTACT: Karen at 797-8481 or karen at seedcoalition.org
Join the Texas Clean Air Network for Networking, Brainstorming & Strategizing For Clean Air and Health Protection!
9:30 Bagels, Coffee and Juice - Registration
10:00 - 3:00 Conference - with lunch at 12:30 - $8.00 donation for lunch is requested.
Topics will include:
. Global Warming- in the age of Peak Oil
. Refinery & Industrial communities - health impacts and what we can do
. Fighting proposed coal plants- expanding and coordinating efforts, Legal and citizen organizing efforts
. Texas legislature- strategies and goals for the coming session
Yeller Dawg/Saturday Sages Meeting
TIME: Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 11:00am-1:00pm
PLACE: Tres Amigos Restaurant, 1801 S. Capitol of Texas Hwy (AKA 360)
CONTACT: Bill McAfee at bmcafee at austin.rr.com
Please join the Yeller Dawg/Saturday Sages for their weekly meeting.
Valinda Bolton's Blockwalk Training & Volunteer Appreciation
TIME: Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 12:00pm
PLACE: 2006 Coordinated Campaign office, 505 Willow St.
CONTACT: Tommy at 637-0853 or volunteer at valindabolton.com
Join Valinda Bolton's campaign for blockwalking training and volunteer appreciation at your 2006 Coordinated Campaign office, True Blue Travis.
Lorenzo Sadun House Party for Ted Ankrum
TIME: Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 3:00pm-4:30pm
PLACE: Home of Lorenzo Sadun, 1706 W. 30th St., Austin
CONTACT: Lorenzo at 323-6047
You are invited to the home of Lorenzo Sadun, former candidate for Congress District 10, for a house party honoring Ted Ankrum, Veteran, running for Congress in District 10 this year.
Great Hills Democrats Meet-the-Candidates
TIME: Saturday, August 26,2006 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
PLACE: Great Hills Country Club, 5914 Lost Horizon
CONTACT: Susan Szaniszlo at greathillsdems at aol.com
Hors d'oeuvres & a cash bar
$10 donation suggested
Great Hills Democrats is hosting a Meet Our Candidates Evening. Come and join in with one of Travis County's newest Democratic Clubs!!
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Sunday, August 27, 2006
Valinda Bolton's Blockwalk Training & Volunteer Appreciation
TIME: Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 12:00pm
PLACE: 2006 Coordinated Campaign office, 505 Willow St.
CONTACT: Tommy at 637-0853 or volunteer at valindabolton.com
Join Valinda Bolton's campaign for blockwalking training and volunteer appreciation at your 2006 Coordinated Campaign office, True Blue Travis.
House Party for Ted Ankrum
TIME: Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 3:00pm
PLACE: Home of Ron Coldiron, 6509 Marblewood Dr.
CONTACT: Mike at 736-9065 or mike at tedankrum.com
You are invited to meet Ted Ankrum, The Democrat to beat Michael McCaul. Come see why he is a terrific candidate.
Hubert Vo Reception
TIME: Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 3:30pm-5:30pm
PLACE: Triumph Cafe, 3808 Spicewood Springs Rd.
CONTACT: Cindy Le at 873-0315 or friendsofhubertvo at yahoo.com
You are invited to a reception honoring State Representative District 149 Hubert Vo.
Admission is $25 per person.
Contribution Levels: $1000, $500, $250, $100
Contributions of $100 and above will receive 2 admission tickets.
Fiesta del Compleanos de LBJ
TIME: Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 5:30pm-8:30pm
PLACE: Creekside Pavilion, Driftwood, across from the Salt Lick
CONTACT: Hays County Democrats at 512-847-0862 or haysctydems at austin.rr.com
You are invited to the Hays County Democratic Party Fundraiser, "Fiesta del Compleanos de LBJ," a Celebration of Texas Heritage and Pres. Johnson's birthday. Keynote speaker is Chris Bell. They will have balloons and face painting for kids. "Celebrity" waiters, A baking contest judged by judicial candidates, dollar dance, auction by Sheriff Montague, and many other fun activities. Come raise money for the county party, so they can help elect Democrats! For more information: http://www.hayscountydemocrats.org
Cost: $20 per adult for fajita dinner with all the fixings, children free.
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Monday, August 28, 2006
CADW 2006 Celebration of Champions
TIME: Monday, August 28, 2006 at 6:00pm-8:00pm
PLACE: Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones Dr, Austin, 454-2666
CONTACT: Megan at 538-1329 or cadw at cadw.org
Every year Capital Area Democratic Women (CADW) honors women in our community who work tirelessly behind the scenes to further progressive causes, elect Democrats to office, and mentor our future leadership. We are delighted to recognize our 2006 CADW Champions Robbie Ausley, Emma Barrientos, Marguerite Jones, and Anne McAfee at our annual fundraiser.
Please honor these women and CADW by sponsoring the Celebration of Champions event. By sponsoring this annual event you will help us work to elect Democrats in Travis County and make an investment in Democrats in 2006. Underwriting and Sponsorship Opportunities:
$1000 Benefactor
$500 Patron
$250 Supporter
$100 Friend
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Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Rep. Donna Howard Townhall Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 6:00pm
PLACE: Howson Library, 2500 Exposition Blvd.
CONTACT: Donna Howard campaign at 971-9488 or info at votedonna.com
Online surveys aren't the only way to get your best ideas to Donna. She's been spending the summer hosting town hall meetings around the community -- great opportunities for you to air your concerns or offer your suggestions.
Please join Donna and express your views.
Texas Environmental Democrats Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 6:00pm
PLACE: Twin Oaks Library, 2301 S. Congress Ave. #7
CONTACT: Marguerite Jones at mommyactivist at aol.com
Please join Texas Environmental Democrats for their next meeting.
Northeast Travis County Democrats
TIME: Tuesday, August 29, 2006, 6:30 pm - Meet & Greet, 7 pm - Meeting
PLACE: NEW LOCATION: NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER, 15822 Foothill Farms Loop, Pflugerville
CONTACT: Linda Pemberton at 990-7500 or lp_pfdems at yahoo.com
Please join the Northeast Travis County Democrats (NETCo DEMS) for their monthly meeting.
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Valinda Bolton Fundraiser @ Bettye Nowlin's Home
TIME: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 5:30pm -7:00pm
PLACE: 3327 Far View Lane the home of Bettye and Bill Nowlin
CONTACT: Laura Kolstad at 589-4104 or laura.kolstad at gmail.com
Host Committee: Raise or Contribute $1000
Sponsor $500
Friend $250
Guest $100 per person
Future State Senator Kirk Watson and Annie's List invite you to a reception for Valinda Bolton, Democratic Nominee, Texas House District 47.
Sponsors:
Bettye and Bill Nowlin
Rep. Donna Howard
Rep. Mark Strama
Austin Tejano Democrats Monthly Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, August 30th, 2006 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
PLACE: El Mercado Restaurant (private meeting room), 1702 Lavaca St.
CONTACT: Sylvia Camarillo-Brittain at 784-5810 or austintejanodemocrats at yahoo.com
Please join the Austin Tejano Democrats for their next monthly meeting.
TCDP County Exec Comm (CEC) Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 6:00pm
PLACE: County Commissioners' Courtroom, 11th at Guadalupe, The Granger Building, room #120
CONTACT: Travis County Democratic Party at 477-7500 or info at traviscountydemocrats.org
Please join the Chris Elliot, Chair Travis County Democratic Party for our next County Executive Committee (CEC) monthly meeting.
The TCDP Executive Committee is made up of all our Democratic precinct chairs in the county. Meetings are open to the public and are held the last Wednesday of the month.
Rep. Donna Howard Townhall Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 6:00pm
PLACE: Howson Library, 2500 Exposition Blvd.
CONTACT: Donna Howard campaign at 971-9488 or info at votedonna.com
Online surveys aren't the only way to get your best ideas to Donna. She's been spending the summer hosting town hall meetings around the community -- great opportunities for you to air your concerns or offer your suggestions.
Please join Donna and express your views.
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Thursday, August 31, 2006
Raul Gonzalez Fundraiser- Fill the Pinata Kickoff Party
TIME: Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
PLACE: El Gallo Restaurant, 2910 S. Congress Ave
CONTACT: Raul Gonzalez at rgonzalez4 at prodigy.net
Join in for a fundraiser for Raul Gonzalez, candidate for Justice of the Peace, Place 4. Be ready to swing a piñata stick!
$25 contribution (sponsorship levels $100, $200, $300)
New Generation Democrats Meeting
TIME: Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 7:00pm
PLACE: Mother Egan's, 715 W. 6th St.
CONTACT: info at ngdems.org
Tired of the political stalemate in America today? Then join New Generation Democrats (NGD) today as a Charter Member/Volunteer. NGD is being started right here in Austin, TX. It is an organization that will seek to attract moderates and independents back to the political arena. It will also seek to redefine the Democratic Party from outside Washington, re energize the Democratic Party, and lay the groundwork for a new generation of American leaders who care about true American values and issues and who seek constructive and bipartisan solutions to problems that affect all Americans.
If you are interested in joining NGD as a charter member/volunteer, please attend our meeting. AND visit www.ngdems.org.
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Friday, September 1, 2006
Texas AFL-CIO Labor Day Fish Fry
TIME: Friday, September 1, 2006 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
PLACE: 1106 Lavaca, Texas AFL-CIO headquarters
CONTACT: 477-6195 or labor at texasaflcio.org
Please join the Texas AFL-CIO for their Annual Labor Day Fish Fry!
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IN THE NEWS
For up to date political news and commentary, please go to our web site at www.traviscountydemocrats.org and click on "Current News"
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CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TCDP ADMINISTRATIVE & CAMPAIGN OFFICES
Travis County Democratic Party ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE-- 1311B E. 6th St., Austin, TX 78702
Web: www.traviscountydemocrats.org
E-mail: info at traviscountydemocrats.org
Chris Elliott - Chair
chair at traviscountydemocrats.org
Elizabeth Yevich - Executive Director
elizabeth at traviscountydemocrats.org
Garry Brown - Assistant Director
garry at traviscountydemocrats.org
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ph (512) 477-7500 Fax- (512) 477-7769
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Travis County Democratic Party 2006 COORDINATED CAMPAIGN OFFICE--505 Willow Street, Austin, TX 78701
(LOCATED one block south of Cesar Chavez off Red River, directly south of the Austin Convention Center)
Ph (512) 476 - 5100
Web: www.truebluetravis.com
Chris Elliott - Chair
chair at traviscountydemocrats.org
Sandra Ramos - Campaign Coordinator
sandra at traviscountydemocrats.org
Glen Maxey - Campaign Field Director
email: glen at traviscountydemocrats.org
MAILING ADDRESS FOR BOTH ADMIN. & CAMPAIGN OFFICES:
P.O. Box 684263
Austin, TX 78768-4263
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BECOME A TCDP SUSTAINING MEMBER !
The Travis County Democratic Party is funded and operates by donations of local Democrats and progressives like you. We are a separate entity from the state and national parties and depend on you to fund this site, our e-mail service, office and staff and coordinated campaigns such as this year's True Blue Travis and much much more!
We encourage you to support your local Democrats by becoming a sustaining. You can become a sustaining member for as little as $10.00 per month or $120.00 annually.
For added recognition, you can join at the Finance Council level at $84.00 per month or $1,000.00 annually. Finance Council members receive: prominent listing in our publications and website (updated list coming soon) as well as at Travis County Democratic Party functions and free general admission to TCDP sponsored events.
If you are interested in becoming a Sustaining Member or Finance Council Member of the Travis County Democratic Party, you can join online by going to: http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org and click on "Donate" at the bottom of the page. Or contact us at (512) 477-7500 or info at traviscountydemocrats.org.
Mailed donations for both the Party and the Coordinated Campaign - True Blue Travis - should be made to "Travis County Democratic Party" and mailed to:
P.O. Box 684263
Austin, TX 78768-4263
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