[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party E-newsletter for Friday, March 2 - Friday, March 9, 2007
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter
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Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter
Friday, March 2 - Friday, March 9, 2007
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Letter From the Chair
- Don’t Tag Texas Protest- Friday, March 2
- John Edwards in San Antonio, Wednesday, March 7
- Travis County Elections Division Open House- Precinct combinations/splits
proposed
- Texas Freedom Network Lobby Day
- Become a TCDP Sustaining Member
- 2008 Begins Right 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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LETTER FROM THE CHAIR
Dear Fellow Democrats:
This past week, I have had the pleasure of interacting with Boyd Richie,
Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, in a couple of different venues.
This past Tuesday was a fundraiser for the Party at the Austin Club, which
was well attended and was a salute to Democratic elected officials. I was
struck by the size of the crowd and the energy in the room. And the event
was a financial success, raising well over $100,000 for TDP. In addition,
Chairman Richie attended, at our request, the TCDP Executive Committee
meeting last night. He spent well over an hour talking to those present
about the efforts at TDP to reach out to all areas of the state and to
re-energize the Party everywhere. Listening to him, one could not help but
feel that good things are ahead for our Party on a statewide basis. This is
a result, I think, of increased financial resources for the party, from a
number of sources, including the DNC, as well as some good leadership from
Chairman Richie and elected officials across the State.
And speaking of leadership, I attended a tribute to Pete Laney yesterday,
which was put on by the Center for Public Policy Priorities. Listening to
Speaker Laney, and those who spoke in his honor, it reminded me that, unlike
the current occupant of the Speaker’s chair, we do have honest and honorable
leaders in this state who are concerned with and work for the well being of
all Texans, not just the moneyed special interests that line their campaign
coffers. It was so wonderful to be reminded of what a true statesman
Speaker Laney was and it gave hope that we will soon see more like him in
positions of great power, such as Speaker of the House. And it reinforced
to me that we have to continue working hard to make sure that this happens.
Keep the faith fellow Democrats. Great times are a comin’.
Democratically yours,
Chris Elliott
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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
Join the ‘Don't Tag Texas March’ to the Capitol to protest the Trans-Texas
Corridor and the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).
The Texas Legislature will be considering bills to address both the National
Animal Identification System and the Trans-Texas Corridor, and our elected
officials need to hear from the people! A parade of tractors, horses, and
people will drive, ride, and walk up Congress Avenue to the Capitol. People
will then gather on the steps of the Capitol for speakers.
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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JOHN EDWARDS IN SAN ANTONIO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7!!!
TIME: Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 5:00pm
PLACE: Sunset Station, 1174 E. Commerce St., San Antonio
CONTACT: Joel Maynard at 919-633-0753 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:joel.maynard at gmail.com"joel.maynard at gmail.com
You are invited to an event in San Antonio featuring John Edwards, former
U.S. Senator and current Presidential contender.
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TRAVIS COUNTY ELECTIONS DIVISION OPEN HOUSE- PRECINCT COMBINATIONS/SPLITS
PROPOSED
Thursday, March 8, 2007
10:00am-1:00pm
Travis County Elections Division, Training Room, 5501 Airport
The Voter Registration Division and the Elections Division has started the
process of realigning boundary lines to select suitable polling places for
reasons of accessibility, safety, and availability, as well as taking any
citizen requests into account. The following precincts will be involved:
Combine: 103 & 121, 147 & 148, 201 & 202, 204 & 207. 217 & 225, 228 & 232,
326 & 327, 328 & 329, 360 & 365, 410 & 449, 411 & 414, 439 & 465
Split: 375, 437
Combine and create 2 precincts from 451/463/466
The County welcomes your comments at the Open House.
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TEXAS FREEDOM NETWORK LOBBY DAY
Learn about important issues before the Texas Legislature like vouchers,
stem cell research, sex education and threats to gay & lesbian foster
care/adoption. Then join TFN members from around the state as TFN brings
mainstream values back to the Capitol! Register now at this link: HYPERLINK
"http://www.tfn.org/takeaction/lobbyday"http://www.tfn.org/takeaction/lobbyd
ay!
Schedule
8:30 a.m. ...... Registration & Breakfast
9:15 a.m........ Lobby 101 Training
11:30 a.m...... March to Capitol for Press Conference
1:00 p.m........ Legislative Visits
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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 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 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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2008 BEGINS RIGHT 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 25 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 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
If your State House Representative is Donna Howard, District 48
Precincts: 163 253 279 345 370 371 373 375 376 378
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: 107 203 205 211 215 216 254 328 331 333 334 336
If your State House Representative is Eddie Rodriguez, District 51
Precincts: 123 402 404 405 407 423 427 452
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 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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Friday, March 2, 2007- Texas Independence Day!
Don’t Tag Texas Protest- Please refer to this event earlier in this
newsletter.
Texas Democratic Women State Convention in Austin
TIME: Friday, March 2, 2007, All Day
PLACE: Wyndham Hotel and Woodward Convention Center, 3401 S. IH 35
CONTACT: Megan Woodburn at HYPERLINK "mailto:cadw at cadw.org"cadw at cadw.org
Start 2007 Growing... Grassroots Style! Be a part of the 20th Anniversary
celebration of TDW!
The primary goal of the weekend is TDW's yearly business meeting and
workshops offering Chapter development ideas. Along with the business there
will be time to meet your fellow TDW members at events such as Esther's
Follies, Stars luncheon, and awards dinner.
The Legislature will be in session. What better way to show your Democratic
support than Democratic women taking over Austin for a weekend!
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Saturday, March 3, 2007
Texas Democratic Women State Convention in Austin
TIME: Friday, March 3, 2007, All Day
PLACE: Wyndham Hotel and Woodward Convention Center, 3401 S. IH 35
CONTACT: Megan Woodburn at HYPERLINK "mailto:cadw at cadw.org"cadw at cadw.org
Start 2007 Growing... Grassroots Style! Be a part of the 20th Anniversary
celebration of TDW!
The primary goal of the weekend is TDW's yearly business meeting and
workshops offering Chapter development ideas. Along with the business there
will be time to meet your fellow TDW members at events such as Ester's
Follies, Stars luncheon, and awards dinner.
The Legislature will be in session. What better way to show your Democratic
support than Democratic women taking over Austin for a weekend!
Yeller Dawg/Saturday Sages Meeting
TIME: Saturday, March 3, 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.
Come Meet Ted Ankrum
TIME: Saturday, March 3, 2007 at 2:00pm- 4:00pm
PLACE: 5819 Mt. Bonnell Rd.
CONTACT: Diane Llibrach at 451-7171
You are invited to a coffee with Ted Ankrum who is thinking about running
for Congress again in Congressional District 10.
Directions: Take 2222 west from Mopac, turn right on Mt. Bonnell Rd, left at
stop sign, the house is the 3rd on the left.
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Sunday, March 4, 2007
Texas Democratic Women State Convention in Austin
TIME: Sunday March 4, 2007, All Day
PLACE: Wyndham Hotel and Woodward Convention Center, 3401 S. IH 35
CONTACT: Megan Woodburn at HYPERLINK "mailto:cadw at cadw.org"cadw at cadw.org
Start 2007 Growing... Grassroots Style! Be a part of the 20th Anniversary
celebration of TDW!
The primary goal of the weekend is TDW's yearly business meeting and
workshops offering Chapter development ideas. Along with the business there
will be time to meet your fellow TDW members at events such as Ester's
Follies, Stars luncheon, and awards dinner.
The Legislature will be in session. What better way to show your Democratic
support than Democratic women taking over Austin for a weekend!
Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus Meeting
TIME: Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 2:00pm
PLACE: Wyndham Garden Hotel, 3401 S. IH 35
In conjunction with biannual lobby day effort with Equality Texas, the Texas
Stonewall Democratic Caucus will hold an Executive Meeting at 2:00pm with a
General Session at 3:30pm.
As with all meetings of TSDC, both sessions are open to all Democrats.
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Tuesday, March 6, 2007
MADRES' La Marcha
TIME: Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 10:00am
PLACE: Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 912 Lydia St.
CONTACT: Justo Garcia at 832-445-9625 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:justogarcia at earthlink.net"justogarcia at earthlink.net
MADRES (Mothers Against Discriminatory Racism in Education and Society) is a
nonprofit organization that seeks to guarantee Hispanic and Native American
children their rights to an equal and quality education.
La Marcha will begin at the church and then march to the state capitol. The
purpose is to deliver a strong message to the State Legislature that they
provide all children in Texas with an equal quality education.
There will be a mass held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church before the march
at 9:00am.
Capital Area Progressive Democrats Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 5:30 pm
PLACE: Twin Oaks Library, 2301 S. Congress Ave. #7
CONTACT: Cecilia Crossley at 444-0956 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:chair at capdemocrats.org"chair at capdemocrats.org
Please join CAPD for their monthly meeting. Garry Brown, TCDP Assistant
Director, will give an analysis of the 2006 November Election.
Stonewall Democrats Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 7:30pm
PLACE: Magnolia Café’s patio, 1920 S. Congress Ave.
CONTACT: Christina Ocasio at 422-8640 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:Christina at stonewallaustin.org"Christina at stonewallaustin.org
Please join Stonewall Democrats for their monthly meeting. Garry Brown,
TCDP Assistant Director, will give an analysis of the 2006 November
Election.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2007
John Edwards in San Antonio- Please refer to this event earlier in this
newsletter.
Sheriff Greg Hamilton Fundraiser
TIME: Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
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
Democracy for Texas Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 6:30pm
PLACE: Scholtz Garden, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd.
CONTACT: Fran Vincent at HYPERLINK
"mailto:fran at democracyfortexas.org"fran at democracyfortexas.org
Please join Democracy for Texas at their monthly meeting. Topics to be
discussed are:
1. Organizers from the Obama event in Austin will share their stories.
2. Texas Youth Collective will come and share their slam poetry and the
details on their upcoming fundraiser.
3. Update on the coal plant battle.
4. Discussion about the April 21 and 22 Democracy for America Training
academy in Austin.
University Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, March 7, 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, March 8, 2007
Travis County Elections Division Open House- Precinct Combinations/Splits
Proposed- Please refer to this event earlier in this newsletter.
Capital Area Democratic Women Meeting
TIME: Thursday, February 8, 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
Join CADW for lunch meeting. Garry Brown, TCDP Assistant Director, will
give an analysis of the 2006 November Election.
Texas Youth Word Collective Fundraiser
TIME: Thursday, March 8, 2007 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
PLACE: The Belmont, 305 W. 6th St.
You are invited to the Youth Poetry Slam Showcase, a fundraiser hosted by
Sheriff Greg Hamilton, Mayor Will Wynn, and State Rep. Mark Strama. Tickets
are $10!
The mission of Texas Youth Word Collective (TYWC), a nonprofit youth
literacy program, is to encourage middle school and high school students'
interest in writing. To see more of what TYWC is all about, please click the
following link into your browser: HYPERLINK
"http://www.txywc.org/"http://www.txywc.org.
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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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