[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, October 26 - Friday, November 2, 2007

[Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter]

Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter 

Friday, October 26 - Friday, November 2, 2007

 

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IN THIS ISSUE 

 

- TCDP Temporary Staff Needed for Upcoming Primary

- Precinct Chair Filings!

- 2007 Texas Democratic Women Campaign School

- State Constitutional Amendment Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2007

- Annie's List Austin Chapter's 1st Annual Celebrating Our Champions Event

- Bilingual Election Workers Needed

- Upcoming Primary: Important Dates

- Constable Bruce Elfant's Constable Notebook

- Attention All Potential Candidates

- Petition Complaint Against Justice Sharon Keller

- 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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TCDP TEMPORARY STAFF NEEDED FOR UPCOMING PRIMARY

 

Our Administrative Office is seeking to fill one, full-time 40 hour per week
Primary Election Assistant position.  Depending upon the amount received and
qualifications of applicants, we may end up splitting this into two,
part-time positions at 20 hours per week.  This position will begin on the
first day of the Primary Election Period, Monday December 3rd and if there
is no April run-off election will end on March 31st.  If there is a run-off,
the position, which is partially funded through the Texas Secretary of
State's office, will be extended through April 30th.

 

The Primary Election Assistant will be responsible for tracking and managing
non-financial primary elections records.  Specifically, this will involve
contacting (primarily by telephone), securing, tracking and maintaining the
confirmation of election judges and their respective polling locations and
coordinating this information on a daily basis with the Travis County
Clerk's Election Division.  The assistant will also collect and maintain
records concerning candidates and precinct chairs including verifying that
all petition signatures are valid.  Other duties involve creating data
spreadsheets, handling standard printed primary election materials in the
Party office and assisting with a variety of other tasks as needed.  Working
knowledge of Word and Excel required.  Experience with FileMaker a plus.  

 

Hours: Mon - Fri between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for the month of December
and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 Jan - Mar/Apr.   

Nights and weekends as needed.

 

Expected Salary: $1,750+ per month

 

All interested applicants please e-mail a resume and cover letter to TCDP
Executive Director, Elizabeth Yevich at elizabeth at traviscountydemocrats.org
or phone 477-7500.

 

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PRECINCT CHAIR FILINGS! 

 

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 ONLY has already begun; for all other offices,
filing does not begin until December 3.  Filing ends for all offices on
Wednesday, January 2nd 2008.  The office of precinct chair is an elected
two-year position for the term 2008 - 2010.

 

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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2007 TEXAS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN CAMPAIGN SCHOOL

Saturday, October 27, 2007
8:00am registration begins
Holiday Inn Austin-Town Lake, 20 North IH-35

You are encouraged to attend the campaign school hosted by Texas Democratic
Women.

Registration: $60 Campaign School materials
and Saturday Luncheon with Honorable Boyd Richie - Democratic State Party
Chair)
YOU WILL RECEIVE THE AGENDA AT REGISTRATION ALSO VIEW ONLINE at
http://www.tdw.org <http://www.tdw.org/>  

MARCIA MAINORD, TDW PRESIDENT, 2665 FM 118, GREENVILLE, TX 75401
TEL:(903) 461-1261, FAX:(903) 455-4304
**you can call Marcia and make your reservations. You can pay at the
school**

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2007

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STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007

 

There will be an election on adding 16 amendments to the state constitution
on Tuesday, November 6, 2007.  To see the ballot language, an explanation of
each one and arguments pro and con from the League of Women Voters, please
click the following link:
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=1328
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=1328&db=current_is
sues> &db=current_issues

 

In the meantime, Travis County Elections Division has started accepting
applications to vote early by mail for this election.  Voting by mail is
especially helpful to travelers as well as elderly and disabled voters who
find it difficult to get to a polling place.

 

To vote by mail in Travis County, a person must be registered to vote in the
county and meet one of four criteria: 

1.  65 years of age or older

2.  disabled

3.  out of the county for the entire voting period (October 22 - November 6)

4.  confined in jail, but eligible to vote.

 

The deadline for submitting an application for a ballot by mail is Tuesday,
October 30. Applications can be downloaded from the Travis County Clerk's
Elections Division web site at www.traviscountyelections.org, or by calling
the office at 512-854-4996.

 

Early Voting in Person runs from Monday, October 22 - Friday, November 2.
Any voter may cast a ballot at any early voting location.  On Election Day
however, voters must cast a ballot from their registered precinct.  Election
Day is Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

 

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ANNIE'S LIST AUSTIN CHAPTER'S 1ST ANNUAL CELEBRATION OUR CHAMPIONS EVENT

Thursday, November 8, 2007
5:30pm-7:00pm
Offices of TateAustinHahn, 1105 N. Lamar Blvd.

Contact:  Annie's List at 481-8100

The Annie's List Austin Steering Committee invites you to the 1st Annual
Celebrating Our Champions Event honoring Cathy Bonner, Rev. Emilee
Whitehurst, and Katie Naranjo.

Sponsorships available: $500, $250, $100
Individual tickets: $35
Under age 30 gets $10 discount.
College students free w/valid ID.

Annie's List is a statewide political network that recruits, trains and
financially supports Democratic women candidates so that they are credible
contenders.

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BILINGUAL ELECTION WORKERS NEEDED

 

Travis County Elections Division is looking for bilingual (English/Spanish)
election workers.  For more information, please call Davia Prosser at County
Elections, 854-4996.

 

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UPCOMING PRIMARY:  IMPORTANT DATES

Filing for all who intend to run in the Democratic Primary as a Travis
County candidate is at The Travis County Democratic Party headquarters
located at 1311-B East 6th Street.  Our office is approximately six blocks
east of I-35 on the south side of E. 6th between Attayac and Navasota
Streets.  For the December/January filing period, office hours will be 8:30
a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 

First Day to File for Place on Ballot for Other Elected Offices

Monday, December 3, 2007, 8:30 - 6:00 p.m. 

 

Last Day to File for Place on Ballot for Precinct Chairs and Other Offices 

Wednesday, January 2, 2008. 8:30 - 6:00 p.m. 

 

TCDP's Biennial Campaign Kick-Off Dinner

Friday, January 11, 2008

VIP Reception 5:30pm - 6:15pm
General Seating Opens at 6:15pm
Program Begins at 7:00pm 
University of Texas Etter-Harbin Alumni Center
2110 San Jacinto Boulevard

TICKET PRICE FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED YET.

Primary Election Day

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Polls open: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 

Democratic Precinct Conventions

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

To begin at 7:15 p.m. or upon precinct polling location closing

 

TCDP's County Convention 

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Convention sign-in begins at 9:00 a.m.
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road

All these dates and more are posted on our online calendar.  At the top of
the calendar click on 'Next Month' to keep advancing:
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/calendar.php

 

For more information on filing, call the TCDP at 477-7500 or
info at traviscountydemocrats.org

 

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CONSTABLE BRUCE ELFANT'S CONSTABLE NOTEBOOK

 

Almost every day on my way home when I exit IH 35 at Airport I am greeted by
one or more panhandlers with signs asking for money. A recent study
conducted by the Center for Problem Oriented Policing, found that most
panhandlers are unemployed males in their 30s or 40s with substance abuse
problems and few family ties. Some suffer from mental illnesses but not
most. Many have minor criminal records but are as likely to have been
victims of crimes. Some are transient but many have been in the community
for a long time. In Austin some women and veterans resort to panhandling and
yet there are some who would pose as mothers and veterans. While most of us
are pained by the sight of people begging for money on the streets, and our
respective religions and belief systems all tell us that we should help the
least amongst us, we are reluctant to give them money because we believe
that it would be spent for alcohol or drugs.

The Austin City Council has scheduled a public hearing to consider an
ordinance that would prohibit panhandling within 1,000 feet of public
schools and daycare centers. 

The proposed ordinance is supported by Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo who
said that "vehicles and pedestrians do not mix". Council Member Jennifer Kim
cited the 211 solicitation citations within 1,000 feet of schools as
evidence of creating an unsafe environment. Opponents argue that the vast
majority of panhandlers are not aggressive, do not jump into traffic, and
the current ordinance prohibits people from blocking traffic. Richard
Troxell, a long time Austin advocate for the homeless expressed his concern
that "panhandling is a big sign that there is a disease in our community and
outlawing panhandling does not attack the root causes of why people choose
something so humiliating, dangerous, and frankly hardly worthwhile
financially."

Austin is far from alone in its attempts to limit panhandling. Nearly half
of all U. S. cites have passed some type of limits on panhandling in
particular public places. Many cities that have attempted to enact de facto
bans on all solicitation (including Austin) have been rebuffed by the courts
as a violation of free speech. City ordinances that more narrowly addressed
panhandling by prohibiting "aggressive" panhandling such as touching,
screaming, accosting, or blocking, or asking for money in a confined space
have met with more success in the courts. Some cities have required
panhandlers to be licensed while other cities have urged their citizens to
instead donate to social service agencies dedicated to helping those who
want to be helped.

It is not clear whether the proposed panhandling ordinance will pass or
withstand constitutional muster. But we know that by simply outlawing the
symptom of panhandling (with aggressive enforcement) city council members
cannot make the underlying problem go away. Any productive discussion of
regulating panhandling should also include a better understanding of why
people resort to begging for money on public streets and what can be done to
help.

 

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ATTENTION ALL POTENTIAL CANDIDATES

 

As the 2008 March Primary draws closer, the TCDP asks that all who
anticipate filing for office during the official filing period next December
call or e-mail the TCDP with your current contact info to include campaign
mailing address, e-mail, phone number(s), web address, campaign manager,
etc.  The Party office has already begun receiving calls from local Dem
Clubs and Organizations who would like to add candidate names to their
contact lists and we would like to be able to assist these organizations
with as complete a list as possible.  But we cannot provide correct
information if we have not first been notified of your intent to run being
provided updated contact information.  

 

Thank you.  TCDP Staff: 477-7500 or info at traviscountydemocrats.org

 

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PETITION COMPLAINT AGAINST JUSTICE SHARON KELLER

 

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller closed the
court's office at 5 PM on an execution day of Michael Richard without
consulting any of the other judges on the court. As a result, a man was
executed without being able to have the merits of his last appeal considered
by the justice system. To close at 5 PM and refuse to accept an appeal by a
person about to be executed is a violation of judicial responsibility.

 

TCDP Chair wrote a letter in our weekly e-newsletter on October 12, 2007.
You can see it here:

 

http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=1331
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=1331&db=current_is
sues> &db=current_issues

 

Click the following link to read more about it and to sign the petition:

 

http://sharonkiller.com/index.htm 

 

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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 three Republicans left!  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!

 

As you may have heard recently in the news, Austin ranks 48th out of 50
cities in terms of the amount of money donated to nonprofit organizations.
Help reverse this trend by donating to TCDP today!!!


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 October 18 - October 25, 2007

 

 

 

New Sustaining Member

 

John Hinton

 

Finance Council Renewal

 

Honorable Darlene Byrne

 

Sustaining Member Renewal

 

Geoff Gibson

Fred Lewis - a longtime Sustaining Member who switched his annual
contribution amount from credit card to monthly auto check draft thus saving
the County Party both time and money.

 

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, October 26, 2007 

 

You can early vote today for the State Constitutional Amendment Election.
Go here to see more information:

http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2772
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2772&db=calendar>
&db=calendar   

 

Fundraiser for Governor Bill Richardson 

TIME:  Friday, October 26, 2007 at 12:30pm-1:30pm
PLACE:  Nuevo Leon Restaurant, 1501 E. 6th Street

CONTACT:  Valerie Chraca at 505-238-9417 or
vchraca at richardsonforpresident.com 

Texas Young Professionals invites you to a reception with Governor Bill
Richardson With Special Guests John Sharp and Rep. Pete Gallego.

Hosts: $1,000 (give or raise)

Tickets: $100

RSVP at http//:www.richardsonforpresident.com/TYPfundraiser   

 

 

Commissioner Gomez Annual Fish Fry

TIME:  Friday, October 26, 2007 at 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
PLACE:  Rabbit's, 1816 East 6th St.

CONTACT:  Margaret Gomez at 762-7016 or margaretjgomez at austin.rr.com 

 
$5 person

Please join Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gomez, precinct 4 for her
Annual Fish Fry. 

Johnny Degollado and his conjunto are playing again. Come and stay a little
while or come for a tray of fish to go. See your Elected Officials serving
the public. 

 

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Saturday, October 27, 2007

 

You can early vote today for the State Constitutional Amendment Election.
Go here to see more information:

http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2773
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2773&db=calendar>
&db=calendar

 

2007 Texas Democratic Women Campaign School- Please see this event earlier
in this newsletter.

 

YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting
TIME:  Saturday, October 27, 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. 

 

 

 

Allandale Neighborhood Association Masquerade Costume Ball

TIME:  8:00pm-12:00pm 

PLACE:  Caswell House, 1404 West Ave., at 15th St.

CONTACT:  Allendale Neighborhood Association at
allandalemasqueradeball at yahoo.com 

The Allandale Neighborhood Association invites you to their "Masquerade
Costume Ball."  Proceeds benefit the Allendale Legal Fund.

Tickets are $50 each.  You may purchase them at Russell's Bakery and Coffee
Bar at Balcones and Hancock or online at www.allandalereporter.org
<http://www.allandalereporter.org/> .  

Music by: LeRoi Brothers

There will be a silent auction, best costume prize, and a variety of savory
& sweet appetizers and hors d' oeuvres by Russell's Bakery & Coffee Bar.

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Sunday, October 28, 2007

 

You can early vote today for the State Constitutional Amendment Election.
Go here to see more information:

http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2774
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2774&db=calendar>
&db=calendar 

 

20th Annual AIDS Walk 

TIME:  Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 8:30am
PLACE:  Waterloo Park, 403 East 15th Street

CONTACT:  AIDS Services of Austin at 452-WALK or aidswalk at asaustin.org 

You are invited to join in the 20th annual AIDS Walk Austin. It is a
fundraiser produced by AIDS Services of Austin (ASA). The AIDS Walk benefits
ASA and over ten other outstanding HIV/AIDS organizations providing support
and direct care services for people living with HIV/AIDS in Central Texas.

8:30 am - Registration begins
9:00 am - Opening Ceremonies 
10:00 am - AIDS Walk Step-Off

Distance: 5K or 3.1 miles - Takes approximately one hour to complete 

 

 

Hill Country Democrats Senatorial Rally and Picnic

TIME:  Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 2:00pm
PLACE:  Lady Bird Johnson Park in Fredericksburg off Hwy. 16 - Site 5

CONTACT:  George Keller at 830-792-4232

You are invited to an Old-Fashion Democratic Rally and Picnic, so grab your
cooler and chairs and come have some fun! Program: Both Democratic
candidates for the US Senate position now held by John Cornyn have been
invited to speak and Rick Noriega has already confirmed his attendance. The
program will also include Daniel Boone who is running for the Texas House of
Representatives in District 73. A fourth speaker yet to be named, will round
out the program.

After the rally you are invited to bring a picnic supper and enjoy some
lively conversations with new friends from all over the Hill Country.

The sponsor of the event is the Hill Country Democratic Coalition composed
of Democrats from Bandera, Gillespie, Kerr, and Kendall Counties. They are
also inviting Democrats from all the surrounding area. You don't have to be
a Democrat to attend, grab a friend, relative or neighbor as this is a
wonderful chance for them to see our great candidates. After Cornyn's recent
votes for the Iraq War and against health care for children of Texas, it
time for him to say goodbye.

This will be the kickoff of the 2008 election season and your chance to meet
these important Candidates and prepare yourself for the 2008 Primary
Election on March 4.

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Monday, October 29, 2007

 

You can early vote today for the State Constitutional Amendment Election.
Go here to see more information:

http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2775
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2775&db=calendar>
&db=calendar 

 

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Tuesday, October 30, 2007

 

You can early vote today for the State Constitutional Amendment Election.
Go here to see more information:

http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2776
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2776&db=calendar>
&db=calendar

 

Woodie Jones Fundraiser, Candidate for Chief Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals

TIME:  Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
PLACE:  Shoreline Grill, 98 San Jacinto, next to the Four Seasons Hotel
(validated parking -- enter garage from Brazos St.)

CONTACT:  The campaign at 926-0165 or woodie at woodiejones.com 

You are invited to a fundraiser for Woodie Jones, candidate for Chief
Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals.

Sponsorship levels: $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, and $5,000
Tickets: $100

 

 

LULAC 3rd Annual Dennis R. Garza Scholarship Fundraiser

TIME:  Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
PLACE:  Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Avenue

CONTACT:  Richard Arriola at 280-4092 or lulac_650 at yahoo.com 

The League of United Latin American Citizens invites you to the Third Annual
Dennis R. Garza Scholarship Fundraiser. Special Guest Speaker will be Chief
of Police Art Acevedo, Austin Police Department.

Tickets are $25.

The event is named in honor of Dennis R. Garza, an Austin attorney, civil
rights advocate, and political activist who passed away in 2004 and who
served as President of LULAC Council 650 for many years.

LULAC's top priority is the educational achievement of youth. They invite
you to contribute to helping Austin youth attain a college education and
achieve their goals by becoming a sponsor at any of the following levels:
$1,000 Doctorate Degree (Program Recognition & 8 event tickets)
$ 500 Masters Degree (Program Recognition & 6 event tickets)
$ 250 Bachelors Degree (Program & 4 event tickets)
$ 100 Associates of Arts Degree (Program Recognition & 2 event tickets)

Proceeds benefit Austin area high school student scholarships. 

 

 

Northeast Travis County Democrats Meeting

TIME:  Tuesday, October 30, 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, October 31, 2007- Happy Halloween!

 

You can early vote today for the State Constitutional Amendment Election.
Go here to see more information:

http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2777
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2777&db=calendar>
&db=calendar

 

No County Executive Committee (CEC) meeting tonight.  It was held last
Wednesday, October 24.  The last CEC meeting of 2007 will be Wednesday,
November 28 at 6:00pm in the Commissioners' Courtroom in the Granger
Building at 11th and Guadalupe.

 

University Democrats Meeting 

TIME:  Wednesday, October 31, 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 1, 2007

 

You can early vote today for the State Constitutional Amendment Election.
Go here to see more information:

http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2778
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2778&db=calendar>
&db=calendar

 

Fundraiser for State Representative Valinda Bolton 

TIME:  Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 5:00pm-7:00pm
PLACE:  Thistle Cafe, 300 W. 6th St.

CONTACT:  Alfred Stanley at 474-4738

Please join Rep. Valinda Bolton in support of her re-election campaign for
the TX Legislative District 47.

Suggested donation: $50 per person

Sponsorships: $5,000 $2,500, $1,000, $500, $250, $125

 

John Edwards' One Corps Meeting 

TIME:  Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 6:00pm
PLACE:  Guero's Taco Bar, 1412 South Congress Avenue

CONTACT:  Steve Garcia at 924-0501 or austinonecorps at yahoo.com  

The John Edwards Campaign/Austin One Corps invites you to enjoy a uniquely
Austin evening and help spread the word about John's campaign. On First
Thursday, the merchants of historic, pedestrian friendly South Congress
Avenue keep their doors open until 10:00 p.m., playing host to an array of
events and activities. 

The Edwards Campaign would like to get several teams together to hand out
information and register some voters. They will start at Guero's for dinner
at 6:00 p.m. and to make plans. Teams will hit the streets around 7:00 p.m. 

For more information visit http://blog.johnedwards.com/event/3249. 

 

Fundraiser for Nelda Wells Spears 

TIME:  Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 7:00pm-9:00pm
PLACE:  Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue

CONTACT:  Rudy at 422-1860 or rudy at neldaspears.com 

You are invited to "A Gospel Concert in Celebration of Service," an evening
of inspirational music as to celebrate service to the community with Travis
County Tax Collector Nelda Wells Spears.

Sponsorships: $1000, $500, $250, $100

A suggested donation of $10 is kindly requested at the door, but is not
required.

Make Checks payable to: Nelda Wells Spears Campaign

If you are unable to attend, you can still support Nelda by contributing
online at www.neldaspears.com/contribute/ 

For more information please visit the website at www.neldaspears.com
<http://www.neldaspears.com/>  

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Friday, November 2, 2007

 

Today is the last day to early vote for the State Constitutional Amendment
Election.  Go here to see more information:

http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2778
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=2778&db=calendar>
&db=calendar

 

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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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