[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, February 16 - Friday, February 23, 2007
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter
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Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter
Friday, February 16 - Friday, February 23, 2007
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Senator Barack Obama in Austin- Friday, February 23
- TCDP Office Closed on Monday, February 19
- Don’t Tag Texas Protest- Friday, March 2
- Become a TCDP Sustaining Member
- 2008 Begins Now
- 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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SENATOR BARACK OBAMA IN AUSTIN- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Friday, February 23, 2007
2:00pm
Gregory Gym, UT Campus
Democratic presidential candidate and Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois plans to
speak at the University of Texas next week. Admission will be free, but
tickets are required. This event is being sponsored by Texans for Obama
which is an all-volunteer, grassroots network of Texans committed to
changing America for the better. Information on registering for tickets
will be posted at HYPERLINK
"http://www.texansforobama.com/"www.texansforobama.com.
The Austin stop is billed as part of Obama's presidential campaign
announcement tour.
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TCDP OFFICE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19
The TCDP office will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day.
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DON’T TAG TEXAS PROTEST ON FRIDAY, MARCH 2
Friday, March 2, 2007
1:30pm
Cesar Chavez and Red River Streets
You are invited to join the Don't Tag Texas March to the Capitol to protest
the Trans-Texas Corridor and the National Animal Identification System
(NAIS). These two programs would devastate Rural Texas and Texas
Agriculture. There will be speakers and a musical performance by Jimmie
Vaughan.
For more information, please call 1-866-687-6452.
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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.
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
(updated list coming soon!) as well as at Travis County Democratic Party
functions along with free general admission to TCDP sponsored events.
The Travis County Democratic Party is dependant on your generosity for
everything we do year-round!
To join the Travis County Democratic Party go online to: HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org
and click on "Donate" at the bottom of the page. Or contact us at (512)
477-7500 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:info at traviscountydemocrats.org"info at traviscountydemocrats.org.
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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2008 BEGINS NOW
Democrats have taken over Congress. There won’t be a Bush running in any
election in Texas. There are only 3 Republicans left in Travis County.
Don’t you want to get involved now?
The best way to being involved in the Democratic Process is by becoming a
Precinct Chair. Your leadership is needed now to lay the groundwork for a
successful 2008.
And just so you know, the Travis County Republican Party has 27 more
precinct chairs than we do. C’mon Democrats! Step up to the plate!
Interested? Want to learn the duties of a Precinct Chair? Then contact
Garry Brown at TCDP, 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: 113 121 122 129 132 139 141 150 164
If your State House Representative is Valinda Bolton, District 47
Precincts: 301 304 316 351 356 359 360 411 412 451
If your State House Representative is Donna Howard, District 48
Precincts: 163 232 253 279 345 370 371 373 375 376 378
If your State House Representative is Elliott Naishtat, District 49
Precincts: 137 147 149 444 447 454
If your State House Representative is Mark Strama, District 50
Precincts: 107 201 203 204 205 211 215 216 254 328 329 331 333
334 336
If your State House Representative is Eddie Rodriguez, District 51
Precincts: 123 402 404 405 407 423 427 443 452
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 rights 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.
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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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Saturday, February 17, 2007
Yeller Dawg/Saturday Sages Meeting
TIME: Saturday, February 17, 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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Monday, February 19, 2007
TCDP Office Closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.
North by Northwest Democrats Meeting
TIME: Monday, February 19, 2007 at 6:00pm
PLACE: Texpresso, 2700 W. Anderson Ln. (in the Village Shopping Center)
CONTACT: Jan Soifer at 657-0556 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:jan at lssfirm.com"jan at lssfirm.com
You are invited to join NxNW at their monthly meeting. Garry Brown from the
Travis County Democratic Party will be giving an analysis of the 2006
November Election.
Democracy for Texas- The War Tapes
TIME: Monday, February 19, 2007 at 7:00pm
PLACE: Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto
CONTACT: Fran Vincent at HYPERLINK
"mailto:fran at democracyfortexas.org"fran at democracyfortexas.org
Please join Democracy for Texas and your fellow activists for The War Tapes,
a film straight from the front lines in Iraq. Armed with minicams mounted on
their gun turrets, helmets, and dashboards, three National Guardsmen capture
an unprecedented perspective of the war in this powerful documentary.
The film focuses not only on the action in Iraq, but also on the difficult
ways relationships back home are affected by it. It conveys both the passion
and mindset of American soldiers and the incredible human and community cost
of war.
RSVP at HYPERLINK
"http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=17498"http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?
id=17498
Former DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe Book Signing
TIME: Monday, February 19, 2007 at 7:00pm
PLACE: Book People, 603 N. Lamar
Former DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe has written a book, What a Party!: My Life
Among Democrats: Presidents, Candidates, Donors, Activists, Alligators, and
Other Wild Animals, and he will be in Austin to sign copies of it.
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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Latinos for Texas
TIME: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 7:00pm-8:30pm
PLACE: Kerby Lane Café, 2606 Guadalupe
CONTACT: Sabas Avila at HYPERLINK
"mailto:sabas at latinosfortexas.com"sabas at latinosfortexas.com
Please join Latinos for Texas for their monthly meeting.
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Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Sarah Eckhardt's Coffee Jolt Wednesday
TIME: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 8:00am-9:00am
PLACE: Lone Star Espresso at 200 E. Pecan St., Pflugerville
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.
Sheriff Greg Hamilton Fundraiser
TIME: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 5:00pm-7:00pm
PLACE: Law Offices of Sandra Ritz, 909 Rio Grande
CONTACT: Alfred Stanley at 474-4738 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:astanley at astanley.com"astanley at astanley.com
You are invited to a fundraiser for Sheriff Greg Hamilton.
Suggested donation: $50 (all welcome)
Sponsorships: $125, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500
Central Austin Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 6:15pm
PLACE: Eve's Brothers Quality Seafood, 5621 Airport Blvd.
CONTACT: Glen Coleman at 327-1066 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:glenofaustin at yahoo.com"glenofaustin at yahoo.com
Please join CAD for their monthly meeting.
Keep Austin Blue Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 6:30pm socialize, 7:15pm meeting
PLACE: Mother Egan’s Irish Pub, 715 W. 6th St.
CONTACT: Sharron Hargis at HYPERLINK
"mailto:sharron at keepaustinblue.org"sharron at keepaustinblue.org
Please join KAB for their monthly meeting. Speakers this month will be
Harvey Kronberg of the Kronberg Report and State Representatives Eddie
Rodriguez and Mark Strama.
Southwest Austin Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 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
Please join SWAD for their monthly meeting. Garry Brown from the Travis
County Democratic Party will be speaking about an analysis of the 2006
November Election.
University Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, February 21, 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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Friday, February 23, 2007
Senator Barack Obama in Austin - Please refer to the complete details
earlier in this email.
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IN THE NEWS
For up to date political news and commentary, please go to our web site at
HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/"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: HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/"www.traviscountydemocrats.org
E-mail: HYPERLINK
"mailto:info at traviscountydemocrats.org"info at traviscountydemocrats.org
Chris Elliott - Chair
HYPERLINK
"mailto:chair at traviscountydemocrats.org"chair at traviscountydemocrats.org
Elizabeth Yevich - Executive Director
HYPERLINK
"mailto:elizabeth at traviscountydemocrats.org"elizabeth at traviscountydemocrats.
org
Garry Brown - Assistant Director
HYPERLINK
"mailto:garry at traviscountydemocrats.org"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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