[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party E-Newsletter for December 8 - December 15, 2006

Thu Dec 7 16:18:15 CST 2006

Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter 
Friday, December 8 - Friday, December 15, 2006 

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IN THIS ISSUE 

- Help Increase Democratic Numbers in the U.S. House Right Here in Texas

- Senator Gonzalo Barrientos Farewell-Appreciation Event-- Friday, December 15

- Democratic Clubs Holiday Party-- Friday, December 14

- TCDP Office Holiday Closings

- Calendar of Upcoming Events 

- In the News 
- Contact Info for TCDP Administrative Office
- Become a TCDP Sustaining Member 
- Newsletter: How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe Your E-Mail 

- To Subscribers Who Use AOL

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HELP INCREASE DEMOCRATIC NUMBERS IN THE U.S. HOUSE RIGHT HERE IN TEXAS

Former Congressman Ciro Rodriguez has made it to a run-off with Republican incumbent Congressman Henry Bonilla in Congressional District 23.  This district runs from the southern end of Bexar County to El Paso, from Fort Stockton to Eagle Pass.  This is a very winnable race for Democrats, and there's not much time.  The run-off election is December 12!!!

There are three ways you can help Ciro:

  1.. Make calls to the district from your own home and computer.  Go to www.trueblueaction.com and sign up for an account.  All the tools you need to call voters in District 23 are right there- call lists, scripts, etc. 
  2.. Donate!  You can safely contribute to Ciro on his web site at www.cirodrodriguez.com. 
  3.. To help in the district with blockwalking, please call the campaign headquarters in San Antonio at 210-928-2476 and tell them that you are interested in coming down to the district to help.
 With your help, Ciro Rodriguez will be the next Democratic Congressman from TX-23!!! 

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SENATOR GONZALO BARRIENTOS FAREWELL APPRECIATION EVENT

Friday, December 15, 2006
5:30 - 11:30 p.m.
-- 5:30 - 7:30 General Reception
-- 8:30 - 11:30 Dance
The Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.

You are invited to a reception and dance for friends and supporters of Senator Gonzalo Barrientos. Music for the dance will be provided by Little Joe Y La Familia and Ruben Ramos. This is a free event with a cash bar.

For more information, please contact Sylvia Camarillo-Brittain at 784-5810 or sylviabrittain at sbcglobal.net. 

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DEMOCRATIC CLUBS HOLIDAY PARTY

Thursday, December 14, 2006
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
AFL-CIO, 1106 Lavaca

CONTACT:  Cecilia Crossley at 444-0956 or cecejc at aol.com 

The South Austin Democrats, Capital Area Progressive Democrats and the Travis County Democratic Party invite any and all to a holiday gathering with friends and family.

This will be a Potluck Party with the main entree being provided but side-dishes and desserts will be most welcome.  Hope to see you then!

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TCDP OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

TCDP will be open 9:00 am -12:00 pm on December 20th - 22nd (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday).  

TCDP will be closed December 25th - January 1st.  We will reopen at 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 2nd.

Have a safe and fun holiday season!!!

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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

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Saturday, December 9, 2006

TCSLEA Annual Christmas Party 

TIME:  Saturday December 9, 2006 at 6:00pm 

PLACE:  The Oasis, "Top of the Oasis Ballroom," 6550 Comanche Trail
CONTACT:  Craig Smith at craig.smith at tcslea.org

Join the Travis County Sheriffs' Law Enforcement Association for their annual Christmas Party and awards ceremony.  

Fajita Buffet - Door Prizes - Complimentary Cigars - DJ

PLEASE BRING ONE UNWRAPPED CHILDS TOY FOR BROWN SANTA

Rooms available at:
Vintage Villas Bed & Breakfast
www.vintagevillas.com
512.266.9333
$99.00/night

Southwest Austin Democrats Holiday Party 

TIME:  Saturday, December 9, 2006 at 7:00pm
PLACE:  Home of Cliff Anderson, 9437 Zyle Rd.
CONTACT:  Albert Gonzales at email4swad at yahoo.com 

You are invited to SWAD's holiday potluck party. It is BYOB and SWAD will furnish the sodas, plates, and desserts. Please email Albert to RSVP.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Texas Freedom Network Holiday Party 

TIME:  Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
PLACE:  Mother Egan's Irish Pub, 715 W. 6th St.
CONTACT:  Ian Davis at ian at tfn.org 

You are invited to join TFN as they celebrate another year of fighting the religious right. Live music with Ed Jurdi. Happy hour drink prices and 1/2 price appetizers.

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Thursday, December 14, 2006

DEMOCRATIC CLUBS HOLIDAY PARTY

TIME:  Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 5:30pm-8:00pm
PLACE:  AFL-CIO, 1106 Lavaca
CONTACT:  Cecilia Crossley at 444-0956 or cecejc at aol.com 

The South Austin Democrats, Capital Area Progressive Democrats and the Travis County Democratic Party invite any and all to a holiday gathering with friends and family.

This will be a Potluck Party with the main entree being provided but side-dishes and desserts will be most welcome.  Hope to see you then!

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Friday, December 15, 2006

SENATOR GONZALO BARRIENTOS FAREWELL APPRECIATION EVENT

5:30 - 11:30 p.m.
-- 5:30 - 7:30 General Reception
-- 8:30 - 11:30 Dance

PLACE:  The Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.

You are invited to a reception and dance for friends and supporters of Senator Gonzalo Barrientos. Music for the dance will be provided by Little Joe Y La Familia and Ruben Ramos. This is a free event with a cash bar.

For more information, please contact Sylvia Camarillo-Brittain at 784-5810 or sylviabrittain at sbcglobal.net. 

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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 OFFICE

Travis County Democratic Party Administrative Office

1311-B East 6th Street, 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

MAILING ADDRESS: 
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 successful 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 the Party should be made out to "Travis County Democratic Party" and mailed to: 

P.O. Box 684263 
Austin, TX 78768-4263     

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