[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Newsletter for
September 8 - 15, 2006
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Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter
Friday, September 8 - Friday, September 15, 2006
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Campaign Kickoff Rally!!!
- Paid Election Workers Needed
- Calling All Volunteers!
- House Party Central
- One of the Best Ways To Be Involved This Year!!
- 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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CAMPAIGN KICKOFF RALLY-- THIS SUNDAY!!!
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.
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Speakers include: State Representative Senfronia Thompson, Chris Bell, Congressman Lloyd Doggett and other statewide and local candidates.
Entertainment includes: Tejano Band and local choir
We are going to showcase all Travis County has to offer in the heart of East Austin! Plan on being there to meet with activists, voters and candidates to kick off the voting season!
The Travis County GOP is holding their campaign kickoff later in the day AND they are charging folks $5.00 to get into their event. They are calling their kickoff the "No Blue Dot Campaign." They are also claiming that they will kick the Liberals out of Downtown. Whatever! Come on out and let's show the few number of Republicans in Travis County how strong a Party we are!
Democratic Clubs - We are offering table space at this event at no cost to you!! All clubs should contact Garry Brown at 477-7500 or garry at traviscountydemocrats.org.
Democratic Candidates - All candidates should contact Sandra Ramos at 476-5100 or sandra at traviscountydemocrats.org
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PAID ELECTION WORKERS NEEDED
The Travis County Elections Division needs 30 Democrats to serve on the Early Vote Ballot Board (EVBB). The EVBB makes ready all the mail-in ballots to be counted. EVBB will take place Friday, November 3, 2006 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturday, November 4, 2006 10:00am-5:00pm. You will be paid $6.00/hour by Travis County Elections.
WE NEED TO HAVE 30 PEOPLE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd AND 30 FOLKS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4th. HOWEVER, WE NEED FOLKS TO SIGN UP NOW!!! THE COUNTY NEEDS TO KNOW WHO THE DEMOCRATS ARE WHO WILL BE WORKING!!!
If you are interested in working both days or just one or the other, please contact Garry Brown at 477-7500 or garry at traviscountydemocrats.org. You must be a resident and registered voter in Travis County to qualify.
For those of you who are concerned about how votes are counted and handled, sign up for this and get a first hand account of how our friends at the Travis County Elections Division do their work.
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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
Diane Wizig, Voter Registration Coordinator
diane at traviscountydemocrats.org
There are some voter registration opportunities available for you to work this weekend and next week! Please click on the following link to sign up for a shift:
http://dev.trueblueaction.com/events
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HOUSE PARTY CENTRAL
Calling all Party Democrats! It's House Party Time... the first one is scheduled for Friday, September 22 (but you can hold a Party at any time!!).
Log on to www.party2win.com/truebluetravis to sign up to host a party today--check it out!
At 8:00 p.m. on September 22, join us for a special conference call with Travis County Democratic Party Chair Chris Elliott, Glen Maxey, Sandra Ramos, and our candidates. A surprise guest will be announced soon, don't miss out! --
Everything you need to plan and manage your party is here. You can sign-up and create a custom party page in minutes. Your party page makes it easy to send email invitations, manage your guest list, track RSVPs, and plan your party. You'll find plenty of party planning tips to make your party a success. Invite just your friends or list your party on our site to invite supporters in your neighborhood -- the choice is yours.
All funds will go to the Travis County Democratic Party's 2006 Coordinated Campaign, True Blue Travis, which works on behalf of all Democratic candidates to get them elected!!!
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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
301 304 316 318 324 338 350 351 356 360 411 412 451
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
123 401 402 404 405 407 423 427 452
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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, September 8, 2006
Today is the first day that you may apply for a ballot by mail.
Texas Freedom Network/Campus Alliance for Progress Welcomes UT Students
TIME: Friday, September 8, 2006 at 4:30pm
PLACE: Office of the Texas Freedom Network, 608 W. 22nd St.
CONTACT: Ian Davis at 322-0545
Join the Texas Freedom Network and the Campus Alliance for Progress welcome back progressive UT students. There's a casual open house party at 4:30 at TFN. Afterwards at 6:00, everyone will head over to Austin's Pizza on the Drag for some live music featuring local musician Ed Jurdi.
National Women's Political Caucus-Texas 2006 Good Guys & Gals Awards Reception
TIME: Friday, September 8, 2006 at 6:00pm-8:00pm
PLACE: Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Ave.
CONTACT: Alicia Del Rio at 779-2652 or txwpc at yahoo.com
The Texas Chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus invites you to a reception honoring Senator Gonzalo Barrientos, Peggy Romberg, Walter Hinojosa, Sarah Wheat and Representative Vilma Luna.
Tickets: $25.00
Sponsorships: $1000, $500, $250, $100
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Saturday, September 9, 2006
Texas Chapter- National Women's Political Caucus Convention
TIME: Saturday, September 9, 2006 at 9:00am
PLACE: Granger Building, 314 W. 11th St.
CONTACT: Alicia Del Rio at 779-2652 or txwpc at yahoo.com
The Texas Chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus will be holding their 2006 Biennial Convention.
Agenda:
9:00 - 11:00 am Business Meeting
314 W 11th St (Granger Building, next door to AFL-CIO)
12:00 - 1:30 pm Luncheon
(AFL-CIO Auditorium, 11th & Lavaca)
Keynote Speaker: Hon. Rebecca Virgil-Giron, New Mexico SOS
Cost: $25.00
1:30 - 2:30 pm Panel Discussion
Chief Justice Alma Lopez, 4th Court of Appeals
Representatives Donna Howard & Veronica Gonzales
2:30-4:00 pm Campaign Skills Training
Registration $40.00 (includes luncheon)
Yeller Dawg/Saturday Sages Meeting
TIME: Saturday, September 9, 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.
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Sunday, September 10, 2006
Travis County Democratic Party's True Blue Travis Democratic Rally!!!
TIME: Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
PLACE: Plaza Saltillo -- East 5th and Comal Streets.
CONTACT: Sandra Ramos at 476-5100 or sandra at traviscountydemocrats.org
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-- a Tejano band and local choirs. Mark your calendars and plan on being out to meet with activists, voters and candidates to kick off the voting season!
Phone number:
476-5100 TCDP Coordinated Campaign/True Blue Travis Headquarters
(all volunteers, please call the campaign number!)
Campaign Headquarters: 505 Willow Street which is off Red River one block south of Cesar Chavez, directly south of the Convention Center.
John Courage House Party
TIME: Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 4:00pm
PLACE: Home of Marty Bitner, 2845 Shoal Crest Ave.
You're invited to our party in support of John Courage's campaign for U.S. Congress! John is running as a Democrat in District 21. Please come for coffee and dessert and come out and meet John Courage (who will be in attendance) and learn more about his campaign. For more information, please click the following link:
http://www.party2win.com/teamcourageparties/parties/index.cfm?e=MartyBitner
John Courage House Party
TIME: Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 6:00pm
PLACE: Home of Kathy Carvell, 5634 Sedona Dr.
You are invited to a house party for John Courage, candidate for U.S. Congress, District 21. Come see why he will beat Lamar Smith! For more information, please click the following link:
http://www.party2win.com/teamcourageparties/parties/index.cfm?e=kathy
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Monday, September 11, 2006
TCDP encourages you to take a moment and remember the victims of 9/11.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006
South Austin Democrats Meeting- CANCELLED!!
MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED IN LIEU OF SAD'S YELLER DAWG EVENT.
Senator Eliot Shapleigh Fundraiser
TIME: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 5:30pm -7:30PM
PLACE: Home of Noa and Eddy Levy, Austin City Lofts, 800 W. 5th Street, #1203
CONTACT: Susan Harry at 542-9744 or susan at susanharry.com
Sponsors: $100, $250, $500, $1000
Individuals: $50
You are invited to a fundraising reception for Texas State Senator Eliot Shapleigh.
Lake Travis Democrats Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 6:30pm refreshments, 7:00pm meeting
PLACE: Travis County Bridges/Roads Bldg., 4501 RR620 (on 620 just north of Mansfield Dam)
CONTACT: Ed Benjamin at president at laketravisdemocrats.org
Please join the Lake Travis Democrats for their monthly meeting. Chris Bell and Glen Maxey will be the speakers.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Appreciation Event for Senator Gonzalo & Emma Barrientos
TIME: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 5:30pm -8:00pm
PLACE: Scholz Garten 1607 San Jacinto Boulevard
CONTACT: Sylvia Camarillo-Brittain at 784-5810 or austintejanodemocrats at yahoo.com
Sponsors for the event available: $150, $250 $500
Individual Tickets: $10.00
All are invited to an Appreciation Event for Senator Gonzalo & Emma Barrientos hosted by the Austin Tejano Democrats.
West Austin Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 7:00pm
PLACE: Howson Library, 2500 Exposition
CONTACT: Suzy Reid at 474-2696
The main speaker will be AISD Trustee Mark Williams, who will discuss his service on the Board and answer questions about AISD governance. Attendees will also be able to become deputy voter registrars for Travis County.
University Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 8:00pm
PLACE: GSB 2.124, the Business School on 21st St. on the UT Campus
CONTACT: Nick Chu at president at udems.org
Please join the University Democrats for their weekly meeting.
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Thursday, September 14, 2006
CADW Monthly Meeting
TIME: Thursday, September 14, 2006, 11:30am Networking, 12:00pm Lunch $11 ($15 for non-members)
PLACE: Nuevo Leon Restaurant, 1501 E. 6th St.
CONTACT: Megan Woodburn at 538-1329 or cadw at cadw.org
Please join the Capital Area Democratic Women for their monthly meeting.
Kirk Watson Fundraiser
TIME: Thursday, September 14, 2006, Sponsors Reception 6:00pm -7:30pm, concert at 7:45 (gates open at 7:00)
PLACE: Rock Island at Zilker Park
CONTACT: Susan Harry at 542-9744 or susan at kirkwatson.com
General Admission Tickets: $50
Sponsorships: $250, $500, $1000, $2500, $5000, $10000
You are invited to a fundraiser for Kirk Watson, candidate for State Senator, District 14. Don't miss out on this Austin Concert Event with Nickel Creek and Jack Ingram!!
Reserve your tickets now!!!
Network of Spiritual Progressives Meeting
TIME: Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 7:00pm-8:00pm
PLACE: First Unitarian Universalist Church, Room 13, 4700 Grover Ave.
CONTACT: Nancy Maclaine at 512-0184 or Judy Morgan at 804-0123 or info at nspaustin.org
Please come and find out how you can be part of our get-out-the-spiritual-progressive-vote project!
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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 out to "Travis County Democratic Party" and mailed to:
P.O. Box 684263
Austin, TX 78768-4263
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