[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, January 5 - Friday, January 12, 2007

Thu Jan 4 15:55:46 CST 2007

Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter Friday, January 5 - Friday,
January 12, 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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IN THIS ISSUE 

- Message from Chris Elliott, Chair Travis County Democratic Party

- The 80th Legislative Session at the Texas Capitol Opens on Tuesday,
January, 9

- 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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MESSAGE FROM CHRIS ELLIOTT, CHAIR TRAVIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Dear Fellow Democrats:

I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of you that sent
cards and emails and called me while I was in the hospital – and
recuperating afterward – with my hip surgery.  I am happy to report that the
surgery went well and I am healing nicely.  I look forward to being back to
full speed and pain free in a few weeks.  But I want you to know how much it
meant to me to hear from so many of you.  It reminds me of what a close knit
group we Travis County Democrats really are.  

As we head into 2007, I hope you will join me in offering best wishes to our
stellar, all-Democratic delegation as they begin the arduous task of
representing Travis County and citizens of the entire State of Texas in the
upcoming legislative session.  Having worked for a state senator in a
previous life, I understand how difficult and draining their jobs really
are.  The hours are long, the work is hard and they are paid very little for
their efforts.  We owe them all a debt of gratitude and our support as the
session begins next week.  

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and I look forward to sharing
a great 2007 with all of you.

Democratically yours, 

Chris Elliott

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THE 80TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION AT THE TEXAS CAPITOL OPENS TUESDAY, JANUARY 9

The 2007 Legislative Session begins at noon with the swearing in of the
State House of Representatives and State Senate.  Arrive early to get a seat
in the gallery; ceremony is set to begin at noon.  The House should be
particularly interesting due to the race for Speaker.   

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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, January 6, 2007

Yeller Dawg/Saturday Sages Meeting 

TIME:  Saturday, January 6, 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, January 8, 2007

Annual State Democratic Executive Committee Meeting 

TIME:  Monday, January 8, 2007, the General Meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m.
PLACE:  Hyatt Regency Austin on the Town Lake, Texas I Ballroom, 208 Barton
Springs Road 

CONTACT:  Texas Democratic Party at 478-9800

Afterward, the state party will host a celebration for newly-elected
legislators at Thistle Café at 300 W. 6th St. (6th and Lavaca).  Please see
the next entry in this email.

COMMITTEE Schedule
Time Committee Room 
9:00 a.m. Advisory Hill Country A 
Finance Hill Country B 
Legislative Hill Country C 
10:00 a.m. Grassroots Hill Country A 
Resolutions/Comm. Hill Country B 
Sustaining Membership Hill Country C 
11:00 a.m. Convention Hill Country A 
Nominations Hill Country B 
Rules Hill Country C 

Hotel Info: 
Hyatt Regency Austin on Town Lake 
208 Barton Springs Road 
Austin, TX 78704 
512 477-1234 
512 480-2069 fax 
HYPERLINK "http://www.austin.hyatt.com/"www.austin.hyatt.com 

Texas Democratic Party's Celebration of Democratic Victories 

TIME:  Monday, January 8, 2007 at 4:30pm-6:30pm
PLACE:  Thistle Cafe, 300 W. 6th St. (6th and Lavaca)

CONTACT:  Jennifer or Natomi at 478-9800

Texas Democrats have so much to be proud of - sending Nick Lampson and Ciro
Rodriguez back to Congress, electing six new State Representatives and
sweeping local and county races in Dallas and Hays. 

Join TDP Chair Boyd Richie and Democrats from across the state as we
celebrate our victories in 2006
and get ready for even more in the coming
years. Admission is free for Democrats! AND parking is free in the Comerica
Building (entrances on both Lavaca and 7th Streets).

Annie’s' List Victory and Swearing-In Celebration 

TIME:  Monday, January 8. 2006 at 5:30pm-8:00pm
PLACE:  Sholtz Beer Garten, 1607 San Jacinto

Individual tickets can be purchased online at HYPERLINK
"http://www.annieslist.com/"www.annieslist.com for just $10.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Please Join Annie's List and the Democratic Women of the Texas Legislature
for a Swearing-In & Victory Celebration!

There is much to celebrate. Annie's List has helped elect eight new
pro-choice Democratic women to the Texas Legislature in the last three years
and five of those were in just the last 12 months! With these ladies taking
their oath of office on January 9th, a party the night before was definitely
in order.

They have booked a live musical performance by the Asylum Street Spankers
(who are hilarious and politically astute on top of musically talented) as
well as a BBQ buffet with plenty of beer and cocktails. A great time will be
had by all!

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Tuesday, January 9, 2007

The 2007 Legislative Session begins at noon with the swearing in of the
State House of Representatives and State Senate.  Please refer to this
listed earlier in this email.

Senator Kirk Watson Open House 

TIME:  Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 10:30am-2:00pm
PLACE:  Kirk Watson's Senate Office, Texas Capitol Extension Room E1.712

You are invited to an Open House in Sen. Kirk Watson's Capitol office on the
first day of the 80th legislative session.

State Rep. Valinda Bolton Open House

TIME:  Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 11:00am-2:00pm
PLACE:  Valinda Bolton's State Representative Office, Texas Capitol
Extension Room E2.716

You are invited to an Open House in Rep. Valinda Bolton's Capitol office on
the first day of the 80th legislative session. Light refreshments provided.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2007

West Austin Democrats Meeting 

TIME:  Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 7:00pm
PLACE:  Howson Library, 2500 Exposition

CONTACT:  Suzy Reid at 474-2696 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:info at westaustindemocrats.org"info at westaustindemocrats.org 

Please join WAD for their regular monthly meeting where Roger Duncan will
speak on Austin energy-conservation efforts and plans.

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Thursday, January 10, 2007

Capital Area Democratic Women Meeting 

TIME:  Thursday, January 11, 2007, 11:30am networking, 12:00pm lunch
PLACE:  Nuevo Leon Restaurant, 1501 E. 6th St.

CONTACT:  Megan Woodburn at 538-1329 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:cadw at cadw.org"cadw at cadw.org  

Please join CADW for their monthly meeting. 

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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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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 last
year's successful True Blue Travis and much much more! 

We encourage you to support your local Democrats by becoming a sustaining
member.  You can become one 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: 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 mailed to: 

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

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