[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, April 13 - Friday, April 20, 2007
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter
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Thu Apr 12 17:11:15 CDT 2007
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter
Friday, April 13- Friday, April 20, 2007
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IN THIS ISSUE
- A Message from TCDP Chair, Chris Elliott
- Thank you to all our Sponsors!!
- Constable’s Notebook by Constable Bruce Elfant
- Democracy for America Training Academy Coming to Austin
- Upcoming Elections on May 12, 2007
- Do You Want to Work the Elections?
- Become a TCDP Sustaining Member
- Aren’t You Tired of How Things Are Run at the State Capitol and in
Washington DC?
- Precinct Changes Are Coming
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
- In the News
- Contact Info for TCDP Administrative Office
- Newsletter: How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe Your E-Mail
- To Subscribers Who Use AOL
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A MESSAGE FROM TCDP CHAIR, CHRIS ELLIOTT
Dear Fellow Democrats:
What a gathering we had on Tuesday night at the wonderful home of Dennis
Karbach and Robert Brown! The turnout was astounding and the atmosphere at
this one-of-a-kind house was tremendous. I believe that an exceedingly good
time was had by all and we even managed to raise some money to keep our
doors open for a few more months.
Our work is never done, unfortunately, with respect to fundraising. As I
mentioned in a previous message, raising money is my least favorite, but
perhaps most important, aspect of my job as your county chair. I will
continue to ask good Democrats to join the Party as Sustaining or Finance
Council members so that we can build a contributor base that will allow us
to spend less time fundraising and more time strategizing to win elections.
My passion is electing Democrats, but it takes money to do the work
necessary to see that Democrats get elected. So, if you did not have a
chance to make it Tuesday night and have not sent in a contribution, please
do so and ask your like-minded friends to do so. I promise we will put it
to good use.
At the event on Tuesday, Donna Beth McCormick was presented with the Mack
Kidd True Blue Democrat award. For those of you that were there to witness
it, you couldn’t help but notice Donna Beth’s joy in receiving the award. I
can’t think of a more deserving person and Elizabeth, Garry and I were
thrilled to present it to her. So, once again, I issue a heartfelt “Thanks”
to Donna Beth McCormick for all she has done, and continues to do, for the
Travis County Democratic Party.
Democratically yours,
Chris Elliott
TCDP Chair
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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!!
TCDP's 2007 Biennial Spring Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 10th was a rousing
success! A big thank you goes to everyone who attended and to the following
sponsors:
Luanne Cullen * Hon. David A. Escamilla * Vicki and Monty Goff * Martha E.
Smiley * O’Quinn Law Firm and Charles Soechting * Hon. Susan Steeg * Travis
County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Association PAC
Robbie & Tom Ausley * Austin /Travis County EMS Employees Association PAC *
Ann Loupot Daughety * Diane Dwight & Andy Jackson * Cheryl & R. James George
* Linda & Jim Hargrove * Diane Ireson & Rowland Cook * Ann Kitchen & Mark
Yznaga * Elliot Kralj * Kuhn, Doyle & Kuhn, P.C. * Susan Longley * Brenda
&Greg Olds * Janis & Joe Pinnelli * John Sharp * Kathy & Patrick Terry *
Texas AFL-CIO * Delane & Tom Weber
Steve Adler * Hon. Charlie Baird * Becky Beaver * Russell Bridges & Ralph
Salinas * Andy Brown * David Butts * Hon. Darlene Byrne * Capital Area
Progressive Democrats * Central Austin Democrats * Mary & Greg Ceshker *
Jean Davison * Matt de Ferranti * Democracy for Texas * Caroline Dowell *
Hon. Sarah Eckhardt * Hon. Bruce Elfant * Hon. Herb Evans * Kelly Fero *
Hon. Raul Arturo Gonzalez * Kay Gourley * Marvin Hecker * Hon. Guy Herman *
Chuck Herring * Hon. Nancy Hohengarten * Leslie Hume & Steve Wood * Sam
Johnson * Joan and Mark Kincaid * Hon. Julie Kocurek * Anne Kohler * Ronya
Kozmetsky * Stephanie Gibson Kuehn * Lowell H. Lebermann * John Lipscombe
and Honorable Jan Breland * Hon. Annette Lovoi & Jim Marston * Hon. Mike
Lynch * Hon. Richard T. McCain * Donna Beth McCormick * Lou McCreary *
Beverly N. Nation * North by Northwest Democrats * Orr and Olavson, PC *
Scott Ozmun * Carrin & Bill Patman * Deborah Peel * Geronimo Rodriguez *
Moses Ruiz * Joe James Sawyer * South Austin Democrats * Mary and Roy Spence
* Kay & Del Taebel * Taylor Dunham & Burgess LLP * Hon. Gisela D. Triana *
West Austin Democrats * Nancy Williams
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CONSTABLE’S NOTEBOOK BY CONSTABLE BRUCE ELFANT
Entertainer, Arthur Godfrey once observed that "I am proud to be paying
taxes in the United States, but I could be just as proud for half the
money!"
'Tis the season to file our income tax returns. The Community Tax Centers
are again providing tax preparation assistance at no charge for families
with annual incomes of $50,000 or less and individuals who earn $25,000 or
less. The 10 tax centers, located throughout Austin, are staffed by IRS
certified and bilingual volunteers and are open weekends and evenings. Last
year the tax centers helped prepare more than 10,000 tax returns for central
Texas residents who received almost $13 million in tax refunds and credits.
This year more than 6,600 residents have already filed their tax returns
through the tax centers and have received average refunds of $3,242 and
collectively saved more than $1 million in tax preparation fees.
The Community Tax Centers are a project of the Austin Community Foundation
(HYPERLINK
"http://www.austincommunityfoundation.org/"www.austincommunityfoundation.org
), a non-profit organization that provides housing, education and financial
counseling services for low and moderate income individuals and families.
They are committed to providing free tax preparation services to help people
accurately prepare their tax returns and to help them take full advantage of
all available tax deductions and credits including the Earned Income Tax
Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC). Individuals and families who
earn less than $36,348 per year may be eligible for anywhere from $412 to
$4,536 in earned income and child tax credits which is based on income,
marital status, and number of children. The IRS estimates that last year
thousands of Austin families failed to claim more than $31 million in EIT
credits. These refund credits could have helped Austin families and
supported local businesses.
Information about Tax Community Center locations, hours of operation,
specific services and required tax documents can be obtained by calling
United Way's 2-1-1 or clicking HYPERLINK
"http://www.communitytaxcenters.org/"www.communitytaxcenters.org. The
Community Tax Centers are funded in part by Travis County, City of Austin,
Austin Chamber of Commerce, Citibank, Wells Fargo and Chase Bank.
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DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA TRAINING ACADEMY COMING TO AUSTIN
Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22, 2007
9:00am-6:00pm
Sanchez Building, Room 104, on the UT Campus
The 2008 presidential race is already beginning to heat up and the
grassroots will play a major role. Are you prepared to build on last year’s
Democratic victories and be an asset to your candidate?
Democracy for Texas and the University Democrats are pleased to announce
that the Democracy for America Training Academy is coming to Austin!
At the DFA Training Academy, experienced campaign professionals will cover
practical strategies and tactics including communications, fundraising,
targeting voters, online organizing, and recruiting and managing volunteers.
The Training Academy will be appropriate both for people who have little or
no campaign experience, and for those who have worked on campaigns but want
to take their skills to the next level.
Click the following link to register now: HYPERLINK
"http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=17118"http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?
id=17118
Cost: $60 in advance, $30 for students and low-income attendees. Two lunches
are included.
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UPCOMING ELECTIONS ON MAY 12, 2007
The next election will be on Saturday, May 12. The election will consist of
a statewide constitutional amendment as well as numerous city council and
school board elections.
Election workers needed for this election! County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir
says election workers are needed for the upcoming May 12 election. Full-time
temporary jobs and Election Day positions are available. The County Clerk's
Elections Division is now hiring Call Center Representatives, Ballot by Mail
Specialists, Trainers, and Technical Troubleshooters. Election Day poll
workers, including bilingual Spanish speakers, and Election Night workers
are also needed. All applicants must be at least 18 years old and be
registered to vote in Travis County. More information is available on the
Elections Division web site at HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountyelections.org/"http://www.traviscountyelections.org
or by calling 854-4996.
Important Dates:
Thursday, April 12, 2007- voter registration deadline for this election
Monday, April 30, 2007- early in person voting begins; any registered voter
may
vote early!!!
Friday, May 4, 2007- final day the elections division will accept
ballot-by-mail
Applications; Travis County Elections Division is already
accepting ballot-by-mail applications. To download an
application, please click this link:
HYPERLINK
"http://www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/bymail.asp"http://www.co.t
ravis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/bymail.asp
Tuesday, May 8, 2007- early in person voting ends
Saturday, May 12, 2007- Election Day; PLEASE NOTE: This day is on Mother’s
Day Weekend. Please plan
accordingly if you want to
vote and you are out of town this
day.
State Constitutional Amendment to be voted on:
HYPERLINK
"http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html/SJ00013F.htm"http:
//www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html/SJ00013F.htm
Municipal elections in Travis County:
Bee Cave
Briarcliff
Creedmore
The Hills
Jonestown
Lago Vista
Lakeway
Manor
Mustang Ridge
Pflugerville
Rollingwood
San Leanna
Sunset Valley
Volente
Westlake Hills
School Board elections in Travis County:
Austin ISD- Special election to fill District 2 vacancy
Del Valle ISD
Eanes ISD
Lago Vista ISD
Lake Travis ISD
Manor ISD
Pflugerville ISD
Library District elections in Travis County:
Lake Travis
Wells Branch Community
Westbank
To see which offices are up for election and who are the candidates for
these offices, please click the following link:
HYPERLINK
"http://www.statesman.com/search/content/news/stories/local/03/17/17travisfi
lings.html"http://www.statesman.com/search/content/news/stories/local/03/17/
17travisfilings.html
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DO YOU WANT TO WORK THE ELECTIONS?
Elections are the backbone of democracy, and making sure that your polling
location runs correctly and smoothly can often be a difficult job to
undertake.
Currently, the TCDP is looking for Democratic term-appointed presiding
judges. The term has recently been changed by Travis County Elections and
will be a one year rather than two year term running from August 1, 2007 –
July 31, 2008.
Please review the following requirements for a term appointment:
1. You must live in the precinct in which you work and you will be
asked to work EVERY election that is determined for your precinct. This
includes the party primary, elections for city council, independent school
district boards, Austin Community College board, bond and state
constitutional elections, etc. In short, you will represent the Travis
County Democratic Party at party primaries, but you are expected to work, if
possible, each and every election.
2. Even though some of these elections are partisan, such as the party
primary, it is imperative that you work cordially with your Republican
counterpart.
3. As a presiding judge, it will be one of your duties to be able to
physically set up the voting machines. They are bulky and may be somewhat
heavy for some folks to handle. However, your alternate judge and clerk(s)
can and should help you to set these up.
4. The integrity of the election process is of the utmost importance,
so you must be reliable and dependable in making sure you have everything
for your polling location; that everything is ready to go and is operational
by 7:00am when the polls open; and when your polling location closes, that
you return all materials to your designated receiving station in a timely
manner before you go home or attend any Party function or event (e.g.
precinct conventions).
5. Travis County Elections requires attendance for training, regardless
if you have been trained in the past.
6. Pay for the primary is set by the Texas Secretary of State.
Currently the hourly rate for the 2008 Primary is $7.00/hour. All other
election pay is $10/hour for presiding/alternate judges.
We are in need of Election Judges in the following precincts:
106 107 110 111 112 113 123 132 135 136 137 139 140 141 145
151 152 153 154 156 161 163 164
200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 215 216 217
218 219 220 223 225 226 227 228 229 231 232 235 236 237 239
240 241 242 243 246 247 251 253 254 256 260 262 263 267 268
274 275 277 278 279
301 302 303 304 306 307 309 312 315 316 317 318 319 320 321
323 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 338 339 342 343
345 346 347 349 350 351 355 356 359 360 361 362 365 366 367
370 371 373 375 376 377 378 379
402 403 404 405 407 411 412 413 414 420 422 423 426 427 429
430 431 433 442 443 444 445 447 449 450 451 452 455 458 460
461 462 463 465 466
To find out what precinct that you live in:
1. Go to HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/"www.traviscountydemocrats.org.
2. On the menu on the right side of the home page, click on “Precinct
Info.”
3. Click on the second choice, “what precinct you live in.”
4. In the “precinct search” box, you can put in your zip code, street
name, or anything else that is suggested under that.
5. Click “Go.” Find your street and street number.
Please contact Garry Brown, TCDP’s Assistant Director, at 477-7500 or
HYPERLINK
"mailto:garry at traviscountydemocrats.org"garry at traviscountydemocrats.org to
inquire about being appointed as an election judge for one year.
THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE RESPONDED SO FAR!!!
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BECOME A TCDP SUSTAINING MEMBER!
Our Coordinated Campaigns have helped to accomplish the following:
2004 – Travis County took back three elected seats from the Republicans.
State Representative District 50, a district judgeship, and County Constable
Precinct 3 all went from Republican held seats to Democratic.
2006 - The Travis County legislative delegation became completely Democratic
for the first time since 1992, and we took back the office of Justice of the
Peace Precinct 3 from the Republicans.
There are now only three Republicans elected to Travis County offices!
The TCDP has stepped up to make Travis County even more Democratic!
If you believe our work is valuable and you want us to continue, we ask you
to stand with us and support TCDP by becoming a Member. We have two levels
of membership:
Sustaining: minimum of $10.00 per month or $120.00 annually.
Finance Council: minimum of $84.00 per month or $1000.00 annually. Members
at this level receive prominent listing in our publications and web site as
well as at Travis County Democratic Party functions along with free
admission to TCDP sponsored events.
The Travis County Democratic Party is dependent on your generosity for
everything we do year-round!
As Donna Beth McCormick, Precinct Chair of 236 says, “If you want to keep
living in a Democratic County - the most Democratic County in the state -
you will give up one or two hamburgers or sub sandwiches a month and put
your money in TCDP instead of in your mouth! We have been enjoying this
democracy in Travis County and it is not by accident! Join TCDP TODAY.”
To join the Travis County Democratic Party go online to: HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org
and click on "Donate" in the red box at the bottom left of the page. Or
contact us at HYPERLINK
"mailto:info at traviscountydemocrats.org"info at traviscountydemocrats.org or
512-477-7500.
Mailed donations for the Party should be made out to "Travis County
Democratic Party" and sent to:
TCDP
P.O. Box 684263
Austin, TX 78768-4263
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AREN’T YOU TIRED OF HOW THINGS ARE RUN AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND IN
WASHINGTON DC?
You, YES YOU, can have an impact at the state capitol and on national
politics! Take a look at some of this information:
- In 2006, Travis County provided for one-third of the Democratic
increase in the State House of Representatives this session by electing a
100% Democratic legislative delegation for the first time since 1992.
- It’s no secret that Travis County is depended upon by statewide
candidates to put them in a position to win because Travis County is so
heavily Democratic.
- One-term Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn continues to be
unpopular. He consistently polls way under 50% in Texas. He has been
called the “least popular U.S. Senator” in the group of Republican Senators
who are up for re-election in 2008.
- Two parts of Travis County are still represented by Republican
Congressmen.
Get involved now and you can help make the following happen:
- Keep all of our Democratic state reps in office while other parts
of the state elect more Democrats
- Put our candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of
Representatives in a position to win to continue changing the politics in
Washington DC!
The best way of getting involved is by becoming a Precinct Chair! Make your
voice heard in how your county party is run! All Democratic Precinct Chairs
in Travis County automatically become members of the County Executive
Committee, which is the governing body for Travis County Democratic Party.
In addition, you’ll receive all the support you need to turn out the
Democrats to vote in your neighborhood. With everything seemingly happening
so early, your leadership is needed YESTERDAY!
Interested? Want to learn more? Contact Garry Brown at TCDP at HYPERLINK
"mailto:garry at traviscountydemocrats.org"garry at traviscountydemocrats.org.
Below is a list of precincts where we have vacancies. The precinct numbers
are divided by legislative district.
If your State House Representative is Dawnna Dukes, District 46
Precincts: 113 122 129 132 139 141 150 164
If your State House Representative is Valinda Bolton, District 47
Precincts: 301 304 316 351 356 359 412 451
If your State House Representative is Donna Howard, District 48
Precincts: 163 253 279 370 371 373 375 376 378
If your State House Representative is Elliott Naishtat, District 49
Precincts: 137 149 444 454
If your State House Representative is Mark Strama, District 50
Precincts: 107 203 205 211 215 216 254 328 333 334 336
If your State House Representative is Eddie Rodriguez, District 51
Precincts: 123 401 402 404 405 407 427 452
To find out what precinct that you live in:
1. Go to HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/"www.traviscountydemocrats.org.
2. On the menu on the right side of the home page, click on “Precinct
Info.”
3. Click on the second choice, “what precinct you live in.”
4. In the “precinct search” box, you can put in your zip code, street
name, or anything else that is suggested under that.
5. Click “Go.” Find your street and street number.
AFTER FINDING OUT WHAT PRECINCT YOU LIVE IN, CHECK THE LIST ABOVE TO SEE IF
A PRECINCT CHAIR IS NEEDED IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!
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PRECINCT CHANGES ARE COMING
This week the Travis County Commissioners’ Court voted on and passed changes
to the precinct makeup of the county. All of the following changes will be
effective on January 1, 2008:
- Precinct 103 will be combined into precinct 121. The new voting
location will be LBJ High School at 7309 Lazy Creek Dr.
- The two precincts at Jester East (precinct 147) and Jester West
(precinct 148) on the UT campus will be combined as 148 at the Jester West
polling location.
- Precinct 201 will be combined into precinct 202. The new polling
location will be Murchison Elementary at 2215 Kelly Ln.
- Precinct 204 will be combined into precinct 207. The new polling
location will be at the YMCA North Park Branch at 5807 McNeil Rd.
- Precinct 329 will be combined into precinct 328. The new voting
location will be the Renaissance Retirement Center at 11279 Taylor Draper
Ln.
- Precinct 360 will be combined into precinct 365. The new polling
location will be at Bowie High School at 4103 W. Slaughter Ln.
- Precinct 449 will be combined into precinct 410. The new polling
place will be Pleasant Hill Elementary at 6405 Circle South Rd.
- Precinct 414 will be combined into precinct 411. The new polling
location will be Akins High School at 10701 S. 1st Street.
- Precincts 210 and 251 will shift a boundary line so both
precincts can vote at O. Henry Middle School at 2610 W. 10th Street.
- Precincts 217 and 225 will shift a boundary line so both
precincts can vote at the Wells Branch MUD building at 3000 Shoreline Dr.
- Precinct 232 will be combined into precinct 228. The new polling
location has not been identified yet.
- 500 voters will shift from precinct 326 to precinct 327. Those
voters will now be able to vote at Fire Station #33 at 9409 Bluegrass Dr,
which is closer than their former polling location at Laurel Mountain
Elementary.
- Precinct 375 will split into two precincts with the new precinct
called 374. The northern part of the current precinct 375 will be called
374 and will continue to vote at Deer Creek Ranch Amenities Center at 2600
Quiet Moon Trail. Residents of Volente in the southern part of 375 will
continue to be called 375 and their new polling location will be at the
Volente Fire House and City Hall at 15406 FM 2769.
- Precinct 437 will be split into two precincts with the new
precinct called 421. This action makes these two precincts the way they
were before being combined on January 1, 2006, and will make S. Congress the
dividing line of the precincts. The northern half of the Travis Heights
neighborhood will go back to being called precinct 421, and their polling
location will continue to be Congress Avenue Baptist Church at 1511 S.
Congress Ave. On the opposite side of South Congress, in the bouldin
neighborhood, will retain the name of precinct 437, and their new polling
location will be Becker Elementary at 906 W. Milton St.
- Precincts 451, 466, and 463 have been combined into two
precincts, 451 and 463. The northern area will be called precinct 451 and
the polling location will be Bedichek Middle School at 6800 Bill Hughes Rd.
The southern are will be called precinct 463 and the polling location will
be Williams Elementary at 500 Mairo Ln.
- Precincts 439 and 465 will shift a boundary line to the pre-2004
boundary lines. Precinct 465 will be combined with a part of precinct 439
up to Comal St. and be called precinct 438. The new polling location will
be Sanchez elementary at 73 San Marcos. The remaining part of precinct 439
will continue to be called 439 and their polling location will continue to
be the Cantu Pan Am Recreation Center at 2100 E. 3rd Street.
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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: HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/calendar.php"http://www.traviscountyde
mocrats.org/calendar.php
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Friday, April 13, 2007
Texas Young Democrats Convention and Fundraiser
TIME: Friday, April 13, 2007, All Day
PLACE: Radisson Hotel, 111 E. Cesar Chavez
Texas Young Democrats will be holding their annual convention in Austin.
They will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary.
Today's Schedule:
12:00pm to 3:00pm . . . . TYD Day at the Capitol
3:00pm to 5:00pm . . . . Texas College Democrats Workshops
6:30pm to 9:00pm . . . . Friday Night Fundraiser at Texas Trail Lawyers
Association Rooftop at 1220 Colorado
Sponsorships: $1000 TYD Mentor, $500 TYD Patron, $250 TYD Sponsor, $100 TYD
Friend
Suggested min. donation:
$10 for TYD Members
$25 for Young Democrats at Heart
To RSVP or to donate an item for the auction, contact Susan Harry at (512)
542-9744 or susan at susanharry.com.
Make a credit card contribution at http://anniversary.texasyds.org, or mail
your contribution to: Texas Young Democrats, 2520 Longview Street, Suite
313, Austin, TX 78705
Emma Barrientos Retirement Party
TIME: Friday, April 13, 2007 at 3:00pm-5:00pm
PLACE: AFL-CIO, 1106 Lavaca
CONTACT: Bruce Elfant at HYPERLINK
"mailto:bruce.elfant at co.travis.tx.us"bruce.elfant at co.travis.tx.us
You are invited to a retirement party for Emma Barrientos and celebrate her
long distinguished service to Travis County. A tribute to Emma and mariachi
entertainment is planned.
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Saturday, April 14, 2007
Texas Young Democrats Convention
TIME: Saturday, April 14, 2007, All Day
PLACE: Radisson Hotel, 111 E. Cesar Chavez
Texas Young Democrats will be holding their annual convention in Austin.
They will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary.
Today's Schedule:
8:30am to 11:00am . . . . Registration
9:00am to 9:30am . . . . First General Session
9:45am to 11:00 . . . . Committee Meetings
11:00am to 12:15pm . . . . Caucus Meetings
12:30pm to 1:30pm . . . . Second General Session
1:45pm to 4:30pm . . . . Democratic Workshops
4:45pm to 6:00pm . . . . Closing Plenary Session; YDA and CDA Mixer
6:00pm to 7:00pm . . . . Committee and Caucus Meeting Continuation; TYD
Executive Committee Candidates Forum
11:00pm to 2:00pm . . . . Hospitality Parties/ Caucus Events
Yeller Dawg/Saturday Sages Meeting
TIME: Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11:00am-1:00pm
PLACE: Tres Amigos Restaurant, 1801 S. Capitol of Texas Hwy (AKA 360)
CONTACT: Bill McAfee at HYPERLINK
"mailto:bmcafee at austin.rr.com"bmcafee at austin.rr.com
Please join the Yeller Dawg/Saturday Sages for their weekly meeting.
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Sunday, April 15, 2007
Texas Young Democrats Convention
TIME: Sunday, April 15, 2007, All Day
PLACE: Radisson Hotel, 111 E. Cesar Chavez
Texas Young Democrats will be holding their annual convention in Austin.
They will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary.
Today's Schedule:
9:00am to 10:00am . . . . Committee and Caucus Meeting Continuation
10:00am to 1:30pm . . . . General Session: Salon E; Committee Reports;
Presentation of YDA 2007!; Election of Officers; Election of Male and Female
Delegate of the Year; Closing
1:30pm to 2:00pm . . . . New Executive Committee Meeting
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Monday, April 16, 2007
North by Northwest Democrats
TIME: Monday, April 16, 2007 at 6:00pm
PLACE: Texpresso, 2700 W. Anderson Ln., in the Village Shopping Center
CONTACT: Jan Soifer 657-0556 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:jan at lssfirm.com"jan at lssfirm.com
Please join North by Northwest Democrats for their monthly meeting. Their
speaker will be Matt Curtis, Assistant Director of Business and Community
Development with the Commuter Rail Line, who will discuss the commuter rail
that passed election in 2004, and will begin service late 2008, and will
give an update on all future planning to provide the region a variety of
transit solutions.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
South Austin Democrats—Meeting was postponed from Tuesday, April 10!
TIME: Tuesday, April 17, 2007, 5:30pm Eat and socialize, 6:00pm Program
PLACE: Opal Devine’s Penn Field, 3601 S. Congress Ave.
CONTACT: Alicia Del Rio at 947-6354 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:ava1227 at prodigy.net"ava1227 at prodigy.net
Please join South Austin Democrats for their monthly meeting.
Latinos for Texas Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 7:00pm
PLACE: Kerbey Lane Café, 2606 Guadalupe
CONTACT: Sabas Avila at HYPERLINK
"mailto:sabas at latinosfortexas.com"sabas at latinosfortexas.com
Please join Latinos for Texas at their monthly meeting. This month, Sonia
Santana, a citizen lobbyist for ACLU-TX, will be outlining proposed
legislation coming up for votes - including proposed voter-ID bills. If you
haven't heard about these voter suppression bills, you won't want to miss
this presentation. And as always, they'll have opportunities for action.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Keep Austin Blue Meeting-- Cancelled this month!!
Sarah Eckhardt's Coffee Jolt Wednesday
TIME: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 8:00am-9:00am
PLACE: Location TBD
CONTACT: Loretta at HYPERLINK
"mailto:Loretta at saraheckhardt.com"Loretta at saraheckhardt.com
You are invited to share your ideas with County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt.
Rally For State Services & State Higher Education
TIME: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 12:00pm-1:00pm
PLACE: South Steps of the State Capitol, 11th and Congress
Rally with 3,000+ Texans from across the state, in support of State Public
Services and State Higher Education.
Texas State & State University Employee Union members are also taking this
opportunity to celebrate a great victory over the
Eight-Hundred-Million-Dollar-Privatization-Scheme that was hurting Texas
children in need of health care and nutrition.
Central Austin Democrats Meeting- New Meeting Place!!!
TIME: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 6:15pm
PLACE: New Meeting Place!!!-- New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe St # 100
CONTACT: Glen Coleman at 327-1066 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:glenofaustin at yahoo.com"glenofaustin at yahoo.com
Please join Central Austin Democrats for their monthly meeting.
Southwest Austin Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 6:30pm Social, 6:45pm Program
PLACE: Hampton Public Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.
CONTACT: Albert Gonzales at 280-4900 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:email4agg at yahoo.com"email4agg at yahoo.com
You are invited to attend this month’s Southwest Austin Democrats meeting.
University Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 8:00pm
PLACE: UTC 2.102A on the UT Campus
CONTACT: Nick Chu at HYPERLINK
"mailto:president at udems.org"president at udems.org
Please join the University Democrats for their weekly meeting.
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Thursday, April 19, 2007
Black Austin Democrats Meeting
TIME: Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 6:00pm
PLACE: Judge Richard Scott’s office, 1811 Springdale Rd. #110
CONTACT: Richard Franklin at HYPERLINK
"mailto:richardf3rd at yahoo.com"richardf3rd at yahoo.com
You are invited to join the Black Austin Democrats for their monthly
meeting.
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