[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, November 30, 2007 - Friday, December 7, 2007
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter
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Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter
Friday, November 30, 2007 – Friday, December 7, 2007
Special TCDP Office Hours during candidate filing period
Monday – Friday 8:30pm – 6:00pm
Please check the TCDP calendar on our web site for holiday closings.
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/calendar.php?month=12
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/calendar.php?month=12&year=2007>
&year=2007
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Calling All Potential Candidates- Filing Begins Monday, December 3!
- Precinct Chair Filings Continue!
- How to Become a National Delegate
- 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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CALLING 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. The fee schedule,
petition requirements and all rulings are set forth by the Office of the
Texas Secretary of State. 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 at the Travis County Democratic Party (TCDP)
office at 1311 E. 6th St. TCDP has the filing form at the office and we can
notarize it for you.
Multi-county district offices, statewide office, or federal office
candidates must file at 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 plan to file with the TCDP with a petition,
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, the TCDP cannot accept a check as a backup to
the petition. Once a check is presented for filing, the candidate files
with that check. According to rules set forth by the Texas Secretary of
State, “
if (a candidate) files with a check he or she has filed with a
filing fee and there is no refund provided in the Election Code even ‘if the
petition is good.’”
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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HOW TO BECOME A NATIONAL DELEGATE: SD 14 & SD 25
Saturday, December 1, 2007, FOR THOSE IN SENATE DISTRICT 25
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ACC Riverside Campus, 1020 Grove Blvd., Bldg G Lecture Hall
and
Wednesday, December 5, 2007, FOR THOSE IN SENATE DISTRICT 14
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
AFL-CIO, 1106 Lavaca, Suite 200
Have you ever wondered how to become a delegate to the national convention?
Now you can learn from the experts from the Texas Democratic Party.
Democrats from all of Travis County are encouraged to attend.
For more info, please contact Stephanie Leavitt, Texas Democratic Party, 478
- 9800.
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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 asks for 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 the 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 16 – November 29, 2007
New Sustaining Member
Velva Price
Sustaining Member Renewals
John Adair
Ken Loveless
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 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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Saturday, December 1, 2007
How to Become a National Delegate—Please see this event earlier in this
newsletter.
YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting
TIME: Saturday, December 1, 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. Congressman Lloyd Doggett will be the special speaker.
Austin NAACP DeWitty/Overton Freedom Fund Banquet
TIME: Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 6:45pm
PLACE: Omni Hotel South Park, IH-35 and Ben White Blvd.
CONTACT: Austin NAACP at 2007NAACPBanquet at naacpaustin.org
You are invited to attend the Austin NAACP's 42nd Annual DeWitty/Overton
Freedom Fund Banquet. The Keynote speaker will be Art Acevedo, Police Chief
for the City of Austin. Tickets are available now for $50.00 a person.
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Monday, December 3, 2007
Today is the first day of filing for all Travis County candidates is at The
Travis County Democratic Party headquarters which is located at 1311 East
6th Street. This is approximately 6 blocks east of I-35 on the south side of
E. 6th between Attayac and Navasota Streets.
AWPC and CADW Holiday Party
TIME: Monday, December 3, 2007 at 6:00pm-9:00pm, membership meeting starts
at 5:30pm
PLACE: Home of Constable Maria Canchola, 1900 East Side Drive (phone number
is 443-7400)
CONTACT: Perla Cavazos at 736-4485 or perlacavazos at yahoo.com
Austin Women's Political Caucus and Capital Area Democratic Women invite you
to attend their holiday party.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2007
CAPD/SAD Holiday Party
TIME: Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 5:30pm
PLACE: AFL-CIO, 1106 Lavaca
Capital Area Progressive Democrats and South Austin Democrats invite you to
kick off the Season at their annual holiday party.
Turkey, ham and drinks will be provided. Please bring your favorite side
dish or dessert.
Capital Area Asian American Democrats Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 6:30pm Eat, Drink, Socialize, 7:00pm
Meeting
PLACE: First Chinese BBQ Restaurant, 10901 N Lamar Blvd.
CONTACT: Ramey Ko at ramey.ko at gmail.com
Please join the Austin Chapter of the Asian American Democratic of Texas for
their monthly meeting.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: State Representative Donna Howard, District 48
Stonewall Democrats of Austin Meeting
TIME: Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 7:30pm
PLACE: Magnolia Café’s patio, 1920 S. Congress Ave.
CONTACT: Christina Ocasio at 906-9008 or Christina at stonewallaustin.org
Please join the Stonewall Democrats for their monthly meeting.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
How to Become a National Delegate—Please see this event earlier in this
newsletter.
Fundraiser for Diana Maldonado, candidate for State Representative District
52
TIME: Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 5:00pm-8:00pm
PLACE: Serrano's Restaurant, 1111 Red River Street
CONTACT: Maldonado Campaign at 637-7268
Please join Sen. Kirk Watson, Rep. Valinda Bolton, Rep. Donna Howard, Rep.
Elliott Naishtat, Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, Rep. Mark Strama, Hon. Gonzalo &
Emma Barrientos, and Hon. David Escamilla in supporting Diana Maldonado for
State Representative District 52 (Austin, Georgetown, Hutto, Round Rock,
Taylor).
Hors d'oeuvres & refreshments will be served.
Suggested Donation: $25, $50 or $100 (whatever you can afford!)
Sponsorships: $1,000, $500, $250, $125
Incumbent Republican Mike Krusee announced that he will not seek re-election
to the seat he has held since 1993. We now have a chance to elect a great
Democrat to take his place.
Diana Maldonado is already an elected official, serving her second term on
the Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees. She is an award-winning
government-efficiency expert who has been with the Texas Comptroller's
Office for twenty years. She graduated magna cum laude with a business
degree from St. Ed's while working full time and raising her two teenagers
as a single mom!
WE ARE ONLY SIX SEATS AWAY FROM A DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY IN THE TEXAS HOUSE.
District 52 is one of our best opportunities for a pickup--incumbent Krusee
was reelected with only 50.4% of the vote. Diana, the only Democrat running,
has been hard at work raising funds since June.
Now's the chance! Now's the time!
Jennifer Kim for City Council Campaign Kickoff
TIME: Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
PLACE: Stubb's, 801 Red River St.
CONTACT: Elliott McFadden at 791-9874 or elliott at ignitecs.com
Please join Austin City Councilmember Jennifer Kim as she kicks off her
re-election campaign to continue her work on affordability, supporting small
business, and families and childcare.
Democracy for Texas Meeting and Holiday Party
TIME: Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 6:30pm
PLACE: Scholz's, 1601 San Jacinto
CONTACT: Fran Vincent at fran at democracyfortexas.org
Please join Democracy for Texas for their monthly meeting and for a holiday
party.
At next week's meetup, you'll have an opportunity to express your
presidential preference twice - first in a caucus and then in DFT's online
statewide straw poll, which DFT will officially launch the next day.
At the caucus, each candidate will have two minutes for a spokesperson or
supporters to make their case, then you'll split into groups by candidate.
Any candidate who doesn't get the vote of 15% of the attendees is not
considered viable, so his or her supporters will have to decide whether to
join another candidate's camp. Viable caucuses will want these folks to join
them, so be prepared to make your pitch!
After a winner is declared, they'll adjourn for the holiday party (and spin
room) portion of the activities, which is BYOR (Buy Your Own Refreshments).
And those who are interested can participate in Democracy for America's
nationwide letter-writing project to Iowa DFA supporters, encouraging them
to support a progressive candidate. (While this activity is reminiscent of
the Dean campaign, orange knit hats are optional.)
University Democrats Meeting
TIME: Wednesday, December 5, 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 last meeting of the
semester. They will be conducting elections of their officers.
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
Capital City Young Democrats Meeting
TIME: Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 6:00pm
PLACE: AFL-CIO, 1106 Lavaca
CONTACT: Kim Hokanson at 905-4493 or kimberlyhokanson at gmail.com
Please join the Capital City Young Democrats for their monthly meeting.
6:00 - Meet and Greet
6:15 - Candidates' Time (Timed!)
6:30 - Meeting (discussing Constitutional Revisions and what's coming next
year, including membership, Endorsement Meeting, and more...)
7:00 - Guest Speaker: Brian Pendleton, Regional Field Director for Texas
Democratic Party/Democratic National Committee. He'll be talking about GOTV,
voter registration, and how 2008 is the year of the Democrat!!
7:30 - Meeting Ends and we all walk somewhere for dinner (we went to El
Mercado last time and had a great time)
2008 will be a busy year for us, and there's a lot of room for you to be in
a leadership spot if you want. There's also plenty of room for those who
don't have a lot of time but would like to network or even be slightly
involved. There's something for everybody; your niche is what you make it.
Their website is www.capcityyoungdems.org
Their email address is capcityyoungdems at gmail.com
Their president is Kim Hokanson, whose email address is
kimberlyhokanson at gmail.com
See you soon! Bring a friend or three!
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IN THE NEWS
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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