[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, November 16 - Friday, November 30, 2007
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter
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Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter
Friday, November 16 - Friday, November 30, 2007
Thanksgiving Edition-No newsletter next week!
TCDP Office hours for the Thanksgiving holiday:
Wednesday, November 21- office closes at 12:00pm
Thursday, November 22- office closed all day
Friday, November 23- office closed all day
TCDP will reopen at 9:00am on Monday, November 26!
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Message from TCDP Chair Chris Elliott
- Attention All Potential Candidates- Filing Begins Monday, December 3!
- Precinct Chair Filings Continue!
- Annie's List Campaign Training
- Presidential Campaign Bumper Stickers
- Become a TCDP Sustaining Member
- TCDP Finance Council and Sustaining Members
- Did you know?
- 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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MESSAGE FROM TCDP CHAIR CHRIS ELLIOTT
Dear Fellow Democrats:
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving
one week in advance, since there will not be a newsletter next week.
We certainly have much to be thankful for in Travis County. We live in a
beautiful, progressive community that, despite some problems, remains the
crown jewel of Texas. Is there really any other place you would rather
live? Especially on a beautiful, crisp Fall day like today (enjoy while it
lasts.).
As a Democrat, especially as County Chair, I think almost every day how
thankful I am to live here. I have the most enviable job of any county
chair in Texas, by far. The support that is provided by Democratic
activists here is unparalleled in any other community in this state. And
for that, I want to, once again, thank all of you. What you do day in and
day out to promote our party and its ideals makes my job, and Elizabeth's
and Garry's, much easier.
Have a wonderful, safe Thanksgiving Holiday!
Democratically yours,
Chris Elliott
Chair, Travis County Democratic Party
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ATTENTION ALL POTENTIAL CANDIDATES- FILING BEGINS MONDAY, DECEMBER 3!!!
To become a candidate on the March 4, 2008 Democratic Primary ballot, you
must file in one of two ways: by fee or by petition. To see a chart of fees
and petition requirements, please click the following link:
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/candidates/guide/demorrep.shtml
For offices whose districts are wholly contained within Travis County, the
potential candidate must file with the Travis County Democratic Party (TCDP)
office at 1311 E. 6th St. TCDP has the filing form at the office and we
notarize it for you.
Multi-county district offices, statewide office, or federal office
candidates must file with the Texas Democratic Party (TDP) at 505 W. 12th
St., Suite 200.
TCDP Staff: 477-7500 or info at traviscountydemocrats.org
TDP Staff: 478-9800
If you are a candidate and you will file with the TCDP, the following are
some general guidelines that we strongly suggest:
1. Please turn in your petition, in its entirety, as early as you
can following the start of the filing period on Monday December 3rd, 2007 to
the Travis County Democratic Party. Our staff is required to verify each
signature up to the minimum amount needed for you to become a candidate.
Turnover to verify a standard petition takes approximately three days to
complete. Our staff will notify you upon completion of verifying every
signature on your petition for accuracy. If it is determined that there are
not enough valid signatures before the deadline, we will notify your office
and you may submit more signatures. However, you run the risk that our
staff may be verifying other candidates petitions and not have ample time to
work further on yours. If it is determined that there are not enough valid
signatures after the January, 2nd deadline, your petition will not be
accepted and in turn, you will not be a candidate on the March Primary
ballot.
Additionally, if your petition is presented to our office during the final
days before filing ends on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008, our staff may not
have adequate time to verify all the signatures depending upon how many
others are also filing by petition at that time. If that is the case, then
you will not be a candidate on the March Primary ballot.
2. Due to state law, a candidate may not file with both a check and
a petition. Once a check is presented for filing, the candidate files with
that check. A check may not presented with a petition to be used as backup
in case there are not enough valid signatures. (Secretary of State,
Elections Division, October 2007 Election Law Seminar, page 10)
3. Please review the TCDP online web calendar for times around the
holidays that our office will be closed so that you can plan accordingly.
You may view the upcoming months here:
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/calendar.php?month=12
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/calendar.php?month=12&year=2007>
&year=2007
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PRECINCT CHAIR FILINGS CONTINUE!
Are you interested in becoming a precinct chair? The position has potential
rewards, such as being in a leadership position that comes with a title and
some visibility, venues for camaraderie, opportunities to influence the
process, to go to county and state conventions or even beyond, and an outlet
for your creativity and energy. The office of precinct chair is an elected
two-year position for the term 2008 - 2010.
For all current precinct chairs and anyone considering becoming a new
precinct chair, filing in the upcoming March Primary for the office of
Democratic Precinct Chair has already begun; for all other offices, filing
does not begin until December 3. Filing ends for all offices on Wednesday,
January 2nd 2008.
If you are planning to run again or run for the first time, you must file
with the TCDP. We have the form here so you do not need to do anything
before hand. The process will take a mere 5 - 10 minutes. TCDP staff
notarizes your form at the time of filing. There is no fee to file for the
office of precinct chair.
Reminder: All current chairs must re-file every two years if they wish to
continue to hold the office!
TCDP will accept filing forms during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday but we would ask that you call first just to make
sure that either Elizabeth or Garry are in: 477-7500. Thank you!
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ANNIE'S LIST CAMPAIGN TRAINING
Wednesday and Thursday, November 28 and 29, 2007
Wednesday at 6:00pm
Thursday at 8:30pm-5:00pm
Hilton Austin Airport, next to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Annie's List and EMILY's List are teaming up to offer a terrific training
opportunity for progressive Democratic women in Texas and surrounding
states. Annie's List would like to extend an invitation for you or someone
you know to participate in the training.
Whether currently serving on the school board, in the State Legislature, or
just beginning to think about running for elective office, they are certain
this training will provide women with the skills and inspiration needed to
successfully run for office.
The program will take place in Austin at the Hilton Austin Airport Hotel and
begins on the evening of Wednesday, November 28th with a welcome reception
and short session. Thursday, November 29th (8:30 am to 5:00 pm) will be
filled with training on campaign planning, fundraising, message development,
voter contact, direct mail and other important campaign issues.
Meals and materials are free, however space is limited. You are responsible
for reserving and paying for your own lodging arrangements. Partial
participation is not possible - you must commit to attending the full
program in order to be allocated a seat at the training.
If you need additional information please contact Michelle Stephenson,
Political Opportunity Program Assistant, at (202) 419-3073 or
mstephenson at emilyslist.org.
*You must register in advance and commit to stay the entirety of the event
to receive meals and training materials. You are responsible for your
lodging arrangements.
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PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN BUMPER STICKERS
Travis County Democratic Party now has bumper stickers from a few of the
presidential campaigns. We have the following:
Hillary Clinton
John Edwards
Barack Obama
Bill Richardson
TCDP suggests a $2 donation for each bumper sticker. Get yours now!
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BECOME A TCDP SUSTAINING MEMBER!
Since 2004, seven Republican-held offices within Travis County have switched
to Democrats, and now, there are only four Republicans left and one of those
was just appointed by Rick Perry last September! As you can see, the TCDP
has stepped up to make Travis County even more Democratic!
Sustaining members are our lifeblood. They are the reason that we are open
year-round (one of only five county parties in Texas), have two staff
members, and our work has been so successful. We do not receive any funds
from the national or state parties!
Stand with us and other Travis County residents 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!
To join the Travis County Democratic Party go online to:
<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 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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TCDP FINANCE COUNCIL AND SUSTAINING MEMBERS
Member Updates for the week of November 9 - November 15, 2007
Finance Council Renewal
Judge Julie Kocurek
New Sustaining Member
Sherry Statman
Thank you!!!
For a full list of member names, please visit the home page of our website
and choose from the blue menu on the left hand side of the page.
If you feel your name should be on the web list yet do not see it, give us a
ring: 477-7500
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DID YOU KNOW?
The Travis County Democratic Party has two other email lists: Activism and
Events. These lists are used occasionally for folks who want to know more
about action items and particular events respectively.
You may sign up for these lists at the following link:
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/newsletter.php
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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
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Friday, November 16, 2007
Young Democrats of America Fall National Conference
TIME: Friday, November 16, 2007 at 3:00pm
PLACE: Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm St., Manchester, NH
CONTACT: YDA at 202-639-8585
The Young Democrats of America is happy to announce Manchester as the host
city and New Hampshire as the host state for our Fall National Conference.
YDA is buzzing with energy as we prepare for a weekend of progressive
trainings and policy discussions ranging from candidate trainings, issue
education, campaign skills, and chapter building. Join us this fall as we
head to the Radisson Hotel Manchester located in "The Center of Manchester",
which is New Hampshire's Queen City. Primary season is officially here and
there is no better place for Young Democrats to come together than in New
Hampshire at the height of their first in the nation primary!
Conference Registration:
All participants are required to register with YDA. Registrants will receive
printed meeting materials and admission to meetings, trainings, welcome
reception and Saturday keynote luncheon.
You can only register one person at a time, but can use the same credit card
to pay for the different people. The card name does not need to match the
registrant's name.
Registration is now $25. Fees go up to $35 on October 15th. Online
registration closes on November 15th. On-site registration, if available, is
$45. On-site registrants will not be guaranteed seats at the luncheon.
Please go to the following link for more information:
http://www.yda.org/events/208/ydas-fall-national-conference-in-manchester-nh
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Saturday, November 17, 2007
Young Democrats of America Fall National Conference
TIME: Saturday, November 17, 2007, all day
PLACE: Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm St., Manchester, NH
CONTACT: YDA at 202-639-8585
The Young Democrats of America is happy to announce Manchester as the host
city and New Hampshire as the host state for our Fall National Conference.
YDA is buzzing with energy as we prepare for a weekend of progressive
trainings and policy discussions ranging from candidate trainings, issue
education, campaign skills, and chapter building. Join us this fall as we
head to the Radisson Hotel Manchester located in "The Center of Manchester",
which is New Hampshire's Queen City. Primary season is officially here and
there is no better place for Young Democrats to come together than in New
Hampshire at the height of their first in the nation primary!
Conference Registration:
All participants are required to register with YDA. Registrants will receive
printed meeting materials and admission to meetings, trainings, welcome
reception and Saturday keynote luncheon.
You can only register one person at a time, but can use the same credit card
to pay for the different people. The card name does not need to match the
registrant's name.
Registration is now $25. Fees go up to $35 on October 15th. Online
registration closes on November 15th. On-site registration, if available, is
$45. On-site registrants will not be guaranteed seats at the luncheon.
Please go to the following link for more information:
http://www.yda.org/events/208/ydas-fall-national-conference-in-manchester-nh
Legislative Breakfast & Health/Information Symposium
TIME: Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 9:00am
PLACE: Norris Conference Centers' Red Oak Ballroom, 2525 West Anderson Lane
CONTACT: Austin Chapter, Blacks in Government 280-8348,
info at bignetaustin.org
The Austin Chapter of Blacks In Government (BIG),
http://bignetaustin.org/default.aspx, is pleased to inform you that they
will be hosting a Legislative Breakfast and Health/Information Symposium.
The National Board of Directors of Blacks In Government,
http://bignet.org/national/board.htm, has scheduled its quarterly board
meeting in Austin during this weekend and National Board Members from across
the country will be visiting and participating in this program. BIG is an
organization of African American government employees at the federal, state
and local government levels. They have more than 300 chapters located within
11 regions throughout the United States and in several foreign countries.
They seek to represent the interests of 2.5 million African American
government employees. Their commitment is promoting excellence in government
through equality of opportunity.
This exciting event will be comprised of three phases. The morning program
will begin with a legislative breakfast, featuring panelists from local,
state and federal government entities, as well as leadership from non-profit
organizations and professionals in fields such as health, immigration, and
education. The midday program will provide an opportunity for citizens to
browse exhibitor information booths, meet with healthcare professionals, and
visit with others in the fields of health, immigration, education, law
enforcement, as well as numerous specialty booths. The event will culminate
with an evening benefit fashion show and dance. Attendees will also have the
opportunity to bid on silent auction items throughout the entire day's
events.
FEATURED EVENTS
. Legislative Breakfast
. Silent Auction
. Free Health and Information Fair
. Fashion Show and "Old School" Dance
Invited Panelist/Speakers:
Congressman Lloyd Doggett * Congressman Michael T. McCaul * State Senator
Jeff Wentworth * State Senator Royce West * State Senator Kirk Watson *
State Representative Dawnna Dukes * State Representative Eddie Rodriguez *
Travis County Commissioners Court Judge Samuel T. Biscoe * Texas Health and
Human Services Executive Commissioner Albert Hawkins * City of Austin Mayor
Will Wynn
Ticket Information
Health/Information Fair is FREE (9am-3pm)
Legislative Breakfast* ......... $20.00 (9am-NOON)
Benefit Fashion Show and "Old School" Dance..... $25.00 (7pm- Midnight)
*Tables Available
YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting
TIME: Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 11:00am
PLACE: Tres Amigos Restaurant, 1801 S. Capitol of Texas Hwy
CONTACT: Bill McAfee at bmcafee at austin.rr.com
You are invited to join the YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats for their
weekly meeting.
Texas Democratic Party State Executive Committee Meeting
TIME: Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 1:00pm
Meeting will be conducted by conference call
CONTACT: Texas Democratic Party at 478-9800
The sole purpose of this meeting is to select a location for the 2010 Texas
Democratic Party State Convention. No other official business will be
conducted at this meeting and there will be no committee meetings.
The entire meeting will be open to the public, as are all SDEC meetings. Any
member of the general public (non-SDEC members) may join the call by dialing
877-641-0091.
Senator Barack Obama in Austin
TIME: Saturday, November 17, 2007; Doors open at 3:00
PLACE: The Backyard, 13101 Highway 71 W
Join Barack Obama for a special Countdown to Change event! They are counting
down the days until the crucial early primaries and caucuses in Iowa,
Nevada, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. Victory in these states is
essential to securing the Democratic nomination and will mark the beginning
of real change in our country. Supporters, community members, and friends
are coming together at The Backyard in Austin to support Barack and start
the countdown.
Tickets: $25
Students: $15
For security reasons, do not bring bags to the event. No signs or banners
permitted.
Purchase your tickets online at https://donate.barackobama.com/c2cTXx
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Sunday, November 18, 2007
Young Democrats of America Fall National Conference
TIME: Saturday, November 18, 2007, all day
PLACE: Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm St., Manchester, NH
CONTACT: YDA at 202-639-8585
The Young Democrats of America is happy to announce Manchester as the host
city and New Hampshire as the host state for our Fall National Conference.
YDA is buzzing with energy as we prepare for a weekend of progressive
trainings and policy discussions ranging from candidate trainings, issue
education, campaign skills, and chapter building. Join us this fall as we
head to the Radisson Hotel Manchester located in "The Center of Manchester",
which is New Hampshire's Queen City. Primary season is officially here and
there is no better place for Young Democrats to come together than in New
Hampshire at the height of their first in the nation primary!
Conference Registration:
All participants are required to register with YDA. Registrants will receive
printed meeting materials and admission to meetings, trainings, welcome
reception and Saturday keynote luncheon.
You can only register one person at a time, but can use the same credit card
to pay for the different people. The card name does not need to match the
registrant's name.
Registration is now $25. Fees go up to $35 on October 15th. Online
registration closes on November 15th. On-site registration, if available, is
$45. On-site registrants will not be guaranteed seats at the luncheon.
Please go to the following link for more information:
http://www.yda.org/events/208/ydas-fall-national-conference-in-manchester-nh
Black Women's Political Caucus Meeting
TIME: Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 9:45am
PLACE: David Chapel Baptist Church, 2211 E. MLK Blvd.
CONTACT: Dr. Mae Marion at 478-1451 or drmaemarion at yahoo.com
The Black Women's Political Caucus will be holding a candidate screening
relating to the upcoming elections.
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Monday, November 19, 2007
North by Northwest Democrats Meeting
TIME: Monday, November 19, 2007 at 6:00pm
PLACE: La Madeleine, 3418 N. Lamar Blvd.
CONTACT: Jan Soifer at 583-0451 or jan at lasfirm.com
Please join NxNW Democrats for their monthly meeting. They will have a panel
discussion on affordable housing.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Latinos for Texas Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 7:00pm
PLACE: El Mercado Restaurant, 1302 S. 1st St.
CONTACT: Sabas Avila at sabas at latinosfortexas.com
Please join Latinos for Texas for their monthly meetup. The LFT meetup for
November will be a slight twist on their regular great tacos-and-candidates
discussion, serving as a working meeting to discuss, develop, and decide the
details of the December endorsement meeting. (And don't worry, tacos and
margaritas are still available )
AGENDA
1. Meet new Candidates. (20 minutes)
Any new candidates who have yet to attend an LFT meeting and who wish to
introduce herself or himself is invited to say few words about their
candidacy. The familiar faces are welcome, of course, but we'll give a
slight priority to the new folks.
2. Announcements, Issues, Ideas. (10 minutes)
LFT and Community members are invited to say a few words regarding new or
upcoming community projects, events, efforts, or ideas.
3. 10 Minute Break (10 minutes)
4. Closed Session. (45-60 minutes)
The membership will be finalizing the endorsement process for the December
meetup, prioritizing and finalizing Candidate questionnaire, and a few other
details. (Please Note - This session will be open to all members who have
paid, or will pay the membership fee with exception of members who are also
candidates in the March 2008 election).
As always, it should be quite a good discussion, and a great chance to meet
both activists and candidates.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
TCDP Office closes at noon today for the Thanksgiving Holiday!
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Thursday, November 22, 2007- Happy Thanksgiving!!
TCDP Office closed today for the Thanksgiving Holiday!
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Friday, November 23, 2007
TCDP Office closed today for the Thanksgiving Holiday!
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Saturday, November 24, 2007
YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting
TIME: Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 11:00am
PLACE: Tres Amigos Restaurant, 1801 S. Capitol of Texas Hwy
CONTACT: Bill McAfee at bmcafee at austin.rr.com
You are invited to join the YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats for their
weekly meeting.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Fundraiser for Judge Mike Lynch
TIME: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 5:00pm-7:00pm
PLACE: Scholz Garden, 1607 San Jacinto
CONTACT: Mike Lynch at 422-1996 or mlynch5 at austin.rr.com
Please join Judge Mike Lynch in a fundraising event for his re-election to
the 167th District Court.
Northeast Travis County Democrats Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 6:30pm Meet and Greet, 7:00pm Meeting
starts
PLACE: Travis County Community Center, 15822 Foothill Farms Loop,
Pflugerville (across FM 1825 from the Springhill Restaurant and behind the
Lamb's Auto)
CONTACT: Dave Taylor at 251-4645 or mrdave9735 at aol.com
You are invited to join Northeast Travis County Democrats for their monthly
meeting.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Annie's List Campaign Training- Please refer to this event earlier in this
newsletter.
County Executive Committee Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 6:00pm-7:30pm
PLACE: Commissioners' Courtroom, Granger Building, 11th and Guadalupe
CONTACT: TCDP at 477-7500 or info at traviscountydemocrats.org
TCDP Chair Chris Elliott invites all Democrats to the Party's County
Executive Committee.
All meetings always open to the public.
Southwest Austin Democrats Meeting-- DIFFERENT NIGHT!!!
TIME: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 6:30pm Social, 6:45pm Program
PLACE: Hampton Public Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.
CONTACT: Albert Gonzales at 280-4900 or email4agg at yahoo.com
You are invited to attend this month's Southwest Austin Democrats meeting.
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, SWAD moved their meeting from the 3rd
Wednesday to the fourth Wednesday for this month only.
Texas Environmental Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 7:00pm-8:30pm
PLACE: Terrazas Branch Library, 1105 East Cesar Chavez St.
CONTACT: Blair Dancy at 468-1961 or bdancy at austin.rr.com
Please join the Texas Environmental Democrats for this important monthly
meeting. Annual Officer Elections will be held.
University Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 8:00pm
PLACE: Mezes 1.306 on the UT Campus
CONTACT: Benjamin Trotter at president at udems.org
You are invited to join University Democrats for their weekly meeting.
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Thursday, November 29, 2007
Annie's List Campaign Training- Please refer to this event earlier in this
newsletter.
Central Texas Democratic Forum
TIME: Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 11:45am-1:00pm
PLACE: Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 700
CONTACT: Judy Erben at 320-0665 or jerben at herring-irwin.com
Program: Democratic Primary Races (Continued):
(1) District Attorney (???)
(2) County Chair
(3) County Court at Law No. 8
1. Maybe/Perhaps/Contingent DA candidates: Iconic Ronnie Earle has said that
he has not yet decided whether he will run for another term as District
Attorney. At least two contingent candidates have surfaced: Assistant
District Attorneys Gary Cobb and Rick Reed. We'll hear from both of them.
Perhaps. Unless Ronnie announces in the interim that he'll run again.
2. County Chair candidates: What is the most important office in the Western
World? Not President, of course, but Travis County Democratic Party Chair.
Two candidates now appear to be in the race: Fidel "Ace" Acevedo and Andy
Brown. (Rosie Mendoza had announced as a candidate earlier, but more
recently has indicated that, in the interest of Party unity, she will
withdraw from the race. All Democrats (and potential contributors), of
course, owe her a debt of thanks for her efforts and her altruism.)
See the candidates' websites:
http://fidelacevedo.com <http://fidelacevedo.com/>
http://www.keeptravisblue.com/frontPage.do
3. County Court at Law No. 8: This newly created court has two announced
candidates: Carlos Barrera and John Lipscombe. See their websites:
http://www.carloshbarrera.com/index.html
http://www.johnforjudge.com <http://www.johnforjudge.com/>
Super-Spectacular Door Prizes:
1. A multitude of buttons poking fun at our no-account excuse for a
president.
2. An Al Franken coffee mug.
3. Red Wassenich's book, Keep Austin Weird - an Austin best seller.
Cost: lunch is $15.00 for members, $20.00 for non-members
Parking: 816 Congress Avenue/IBC Bank parking garage. Enter the parking
garage on 9th Street, between Colorado and Congress. Bring your ticket to
the receptionist on the 7th floor and you will be given a coupon to use to
exit the garage at no charge.
Reservation required: To reserve your seat, email jerben at herring-irwin.com
or cherring at herring-irwin.com or call Chuck Herring or Judy Erben at
320-0665. Please tell us if you intend to bring a non-member guest and if
you have any special dietary concerns. PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS BY 10:00
A.M. ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26. Seating to this event is limited.
About the Forum: The Forum meets monthly for lunch to hear Democratic
speakers. Membership is $120/yr. Non-members may attend, but members have
priority and receive discount prices for lunches.
Fundraiser for John Lipscombe, candidate for County Court at Law 8
TIME: Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 5:00pm-7:00pm
PLACE: Law offices of Kuhn, Doyle & Kuhn, P.C., 603 West Eighth Street
CONTACT: Laura Kolstad at 589-4104 or laura.kolstad at gmail.com
John Lipscombe, Candidate for judge on the new County Court at Law bench # 8
invites you to a fundraiser in support of his campaign.
Sponsorships of $100, $250, $1,000, and $2,500 available.
Suggested donation of $25.
All Yellow Dogs welcome!
You can support John's campaign by contributing online at
www.johnforjudge.com <http://www.johnforjudge.com/> or by mailing a
donation to P.O. Box 303520, Austin, TX 78703.
National Women's Political Caucus Reception
TIME: Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 5:30pm-8:00pm
PLACE: The Westgate Building, 1122 Colorado St.
You are invited to a NWPC President's Circle Reception honoring Lulu Flores,
NWPC President, and featuring the Honorable Sissy Farenthold, the 1st NWPC
President.
More details to come!
Community Shares of Texas Fundraiser
TIME: Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 7:00pm
PLACE: Zachary Scott Theater, 1510 Toomey Rd.
CONTACT: Janet Sharkis at 782-8188 or Janet at communitysharestx.org
Community Shares of Texas invites you to a showing of "The Santaland
Diaries" and private pre-show reception with State Senator Kirk Watson.
Light refreshments will be served.
Tickets are $50.
The Center for Public Policy Priorities (CPPP) is a member of Community
Shares of Texas, a workplace giving federation for Texas nonprofits.
Proceeds from the show and reception will support CPPP and all 30 of
Community Shares' member organizations.
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Friday, November 30, 2007
Bob Eckhardt Book Release Party
TIME: Friday, November 30, 2007 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
PLACE: Scholz's, 1607 San Jacinto
Former Texas Congressman Bob Eckhardt, and father to our very own County
Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt, is the subject of a new book, Eckhardt: There
Once Was a Congressman From Texas, by Gary A. Keith with a foreword by Al
Gore. You are invited to the book release party.
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For up to date political news and commentary, please go to our web site at
<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 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78702
Web: <http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/> 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
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 684263
Austin, TX 78768-4263
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