[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, April 11 - Friday, April 18, 2008
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter
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Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter
Friday, April 11 - Friday, April 18, 2008
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Message from TCDP Chair Chris Elliott
- Updated "Candidates" Section of the TCDP Web Site
- Democratic Club Endorsements for May 10 Election
- State Convention Update
- 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:
With the conclusion of Tuesday's Primary Runoff election, we now have our
slate of candidates set for the November general election. As is usually
the case in Travis County, a number of our offices will be filled by the
winners of the Democratic Primary as there are no Republicans running for
those spots this fall. But we do have some contested races coming up and,
as usual, we Democrats are fielding exceptionally strong candidates. With
all of the excitement about the presidential election, I expect a large
turnout in November and a full Democratic sweep in the contested races.
But for now, my congratulations go out to all of the winners in the
Democratic Primary and also to those who ran and did not win. Whether you
won or not, you have done something that takes guts and which few other
people have the courage to do. So congratulations to all and let's unify
and march toward victory in November.
Democratically yours,
Chris Elliott
Chair, TCDP
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UPDATED "CANDIDATES" SECTION OF THE TCDP WEB SITE
The Travis County Democratic Party would like to introduce you to all of our
candidates for the 2008 November General Election. A list of all the local
Democratic candidates is on our web site. You can find them at the
following link: <http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/candidates.php>
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/candidates.php
You can see a list of statewide and multi-county Democratic candidates on
the Texas Democratic Party web site here:
<http://www.txdemocrats.org/candidates/>
http://www.txdemocrats.org/candidates/
April 27 is the last day of the term for our 2006-2008 precinct chairs and
for Chris Elliott, TCDP Chair. Beginning April 28, the precinct chair
section of the web site (
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/precinct_chair.php>
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/precinct_chair.php) will be updated
with the names of our precinct chairs for the 2008-2010 term. Additionally,
our web site will be updated with information about the incoming TCDP Chair,
Andy Brown.
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DEMOCRATIC CLUB ENDORSEMENTS FOR AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL, ACC AND AISD
The endorsements which follow reflect the viewpoints of the local Democratic
clubs named below and should not be construed to be an endorsement by TCDP.
The by-laws of each club regulate their endorsement process and any
questions about these procedures should be directed to the respective club
presidents. This list, also available off our web-site, will be updated when
new endorsement information is received:
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=1389&db=current_is
sues>
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=1389&db=current_iss
ues
AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE COALITION (APC):
The coalition consists of the Central Austin Democrats (CAD) and the
University Democrats (UDems).
Contact: Glen Coleman at <mailto:glenofaustin at yahoo.com>
glenofaustin at yahoo.com or Laura Hernandez at <mailto:president at udems.org>
president at udems.org
City Council:
Place 1 - Lee Leffingwell
Place 3 - No Endorsement
Place 4 - Laura Morrison
Austin Community College Board of Trustees:
Place 1 - Tim Mahoney
Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees:
District 3 - Jerry Garcia
CAPITAL AREA ASIAN AMERICAN DEMOCRATS (CAAAD)
Contact: Ramey Ko at <mailto:ramey.ko at gmail.com> ramey.ko at gmail.com
City Council:
Place 1 - Lee Leffingwell
Place 3 - Jennifer Kim
Place 4 - Laura Morrison
Austin Community College Board of Trustees:
Place 1 - Tim Mahoney
Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees:
District 3 - Jerry Garcia
CAPITAL AREA PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS (CAP-D)
Contact: Chuck King at <mailto:cbking at austin.rr.com> cbking at austin.rr.com
City Council:
Place 1 - Lee Leffingwell
Place 3 - Jennifer Kim
Place 4 - Laura Morrison
Austin Community College Board of Trustees:
Place 1 - Tim Mahoney
Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees:
District 3 - Jerry Garcia
CENTRAL AUSTIN DEMOCRATS (CAD)
Contact: Glen Coleman at <mailto:glenofaustin at yahoo.com>
glenofaustin at yahoo.com
City Council:
Place 1 - Lee Leffingwell
Place 3 - Jennifer Kim
Place 4 - Laura Morrison
Austin Community College Board of Trustees:
Place 1 - Tim Mahoney
Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees:
District 3 - Jerry Garcia
NORTH by NORTHWEST DEMOCRATS (NxNW)
Contact: Jan Soifer at <mailto:jan at lasfirm.com> jan at lasfirm.com
City Council:
Place 1 - dual endorsement of Lee Leffingwell and Jason Meeker
Place 3 - Randi Shade
Place 4 - Laura Morrison
SOUTH AUSTIN DEMOCRATS (SAD)
Contact: Richard Arriola at <mailto:richard.arriola at sbcglobal.net>
richard.arriola at sbcglobal.net
City Council:
Place 1 - Lee Leffingwell
Place 3 - Randi Shade
Place 4 - Laura Morrison
Austin Community College Board of Trustees:
Place 1 - Tim Mahoney
Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees:
District 3 - No Endorsement
STONEWALL DEMOCRATS (SDA)
Contact: Rich Bailey at <mailto:richgbailey at sbcglobal.net>
richgbailey at sbcglobal.net
While City Council elections are non-partisan in order to be considered for
the SDA endorsement candidates had to state that they were Democrats.
Congratulations to the candidates on their endorsements.
City Council:
Place 3 - Randi Shade, <http://www.randishade.com/>
http://www.randishade.com
Place 4 - Laura Morrison, <http://lauraforaustin.com/>
http://lauraforaustin.com
UNIVERSITY DEMOCRATS (UDems)
Contact: Laura Hernandez at <mailto:president at udems.org>
president at udems.org
City Council:
Place 1 - Lee Leffingwell
Place 3 - Randi Shade
Place 4 - Laura Morrison
Austin Community College Board of Trustees:
Place 1 - Tim Mahoney
Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees:
District 3 - Jerry Garcia
WEST AUSTIN DEMOCRATS (WAD)
Contact: Suzy Reid at <mailto:infor at westaustindemocrats.org>
infor at westaustindemocrats.org
City Council:
Place 1 - Lee Leffingwell
Place 3 - Randi Shade and Jennifer Kim, dual endorsement
Place 4 - Laura Morrison
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STATE CONVENTION UPDATE
DATE: June 5 - 7, 2008
PLACE: Austin Convention Center
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, June 5
7:00 pm Convention Kick-Off Reception Hilton Hotel
Friday, June 6
9:00 am Credentials Distribution begins Convention Center
9:00 am Issue Caucus Meetings Convention Center
10:00 am Exhibit Hall opens Convention Center
3:00 pm Senate District Caucus Meetings Convention Center
6:00 pm Call to Order Convention Center
Saturday, June 7
8:00 am Permanent Convention Committees Convention Center
(Rules, Platform, Resolutions and Nominations for SDEC and Party Officers)
8:30 am Blue Star Breakfast Convention Center
9:00 am Credentials Distributions begins Convention Center
9:30 am Workshops Convention Center
11:00 am Convention reconvenes Convention Center
If you are interested in having a booth at the convention, the TDP 'Exhibit
Booth Application' is available online off their website at
<http://www.txdemocrats.org> www.txdemocrats.org ................. and the
price goes up after TODAY, April 10th! Also, same site and same price hike
for a TDP Convention Program ad if you are interested in taking out an ad.
Follows is the direct link:
<http://www.txdemocrats.org/the_party/2008_TDP_State_Democratic_Convention/>
http://www.txdemocrats.org/the_party/2008_TDP_State_Democratic_Convention/
A list of all Delegates and Alternates are available on our web site. This
includes persons chosen "at-large." However, everyone on the list is
designated as "Delegate" or "Alternate" only because at this level, everyone
is a Delegate or Alternate regardless of how you were elected. You can see
the list here:
<http://www.westaustindemocrats.org/Delegates.htm>
http://www.westaustindemocrats.org/Delegates.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 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 that stay open
year-round), have two full-time 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 $1,000.00 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 <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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TCDP FINANCE COUNCIL AND SUSTAINING MEMBERS
Member Updates for the weeks of April 3 - April 9, 2008
New Sustaining Members
Susan Bradley
Ricky Connett
Steve Garcia
Dottie Lee
Andrew Moen
Rusty Smith
Amy Thompson
Sustaining Member Renewals
Veronica Johnson
Royce LeMoine
Don Martin
Marilyn Smolinsky
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. However,
due to the work leading up to the both the precinct and county conventions,
this page has not been updated recently. TCDP asks for your patience and
understanding as we catch up on our work.
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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>
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>
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/calendar.php
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Friday, April 11, 2008
Texas Young Democrats Fundraiser
DATE: Friday, April 11, 2008
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00pm
LOCATION: Texas Democratic Party Headquarters, 505 W. 12th Street
CONTACT: Holly at <mailto:holly at susanharry.com> holly at susanharry.com
The Texas Young Democrats invite you to a fundraiser.
Sponsorship levels are:
TYD Mentor $1,000
TYD Patron $500
TYD Sponsor $250
TYD Friend $100
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Saturday, April 12, 2008
Blockwalking for Randi Shade
DATE: Saturday, April 12, 2008
TIME: 10:00am to 2:00pm
PLACE: Campaign Headquarters at 2520 Longview St., Ste. 313
Please join Randi Shade and her supporters every Saturday and Sunday through
Election Day on May 10 to blockwalk for Randi Shade's Campaign for Austin
City Council, Place 3.
Jennifer Kim for City Council Campaign Leafleting
DATE: Saturday, April 12, 2008
TIME: 10 - 1 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m.
LOCATION: Jennifer Kim for City Council Campaign, 7901 Cameron Rd Bldg 3
CONTACT: Matt Glazer at <mailto:Matt.Glazer at gmail.com>
Matt.Glazer at gmail.com or at 281-687-2441
The Jennifer Kim Campaign invites you to join Jennifer, her friends and
supporters as they distribute campaign literature throughout Austin.
Saturday leafleting from 10 - 1 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m.
Sunday leafleting from 1 - 4 p.m.
For more information or to RSVP please contact the field director Matt
Glazer at <mailto:Matt.Glazer at gmail.com> Matt.Glazer at gmail.com or on his
cell phone at 281-687-2441.
YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting
TIME: Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 11:00am
PLACE: Tres Amigos Restaurant, 1801 S. Capitol of Texas Hwy
CONTACT: Bill McAfee at <mailto:bmcafee at austin.rr.com>
bmcafee at austin.rr.com
You are invited to join the YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats for their
weekly meeting.
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Sunday, April 13, 2008
Blockwalking for Randi Shade
DATE: Sunday, April 13, 2008
TIME: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
PLACE: Campaign Headquarters at 2520 Longview St., Ste. 313
Please join Randi Shade and her supporters every Saturday and Sunday through
Election Day on May 10 to blockwalk for Randi Shade's Campaign for Austin
City Council, Place 3.
Jennifer Kim for City Council Campaign Leafleting
DATE: Sunday, April 13, 2008
TIME: 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
LOCATION: Jennifer Kim for City Council Campaign, 7901 Cameron Rd Bldg 3
CONTACT: Matt Glazer at <mailto:Matt.Glazer at gmail.com>
Matt.Glazer at gmail.com or at 281-687-2441
The Jennifer Kim Campaign invites you to join Jennifer, her friends and
supporters as they distribute campaign literature throughout Austin.
Sunday leafleting from 1 - 4 p.m.
Next Saturday leafleting from 10 - 1 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m.
For more information or to RSVP please contact the field director Matt
Glazer at <mailto:Matt.Glazer at gmail.com> Matt.Glazer at gmail.com or on his
cell phone at 281-687-2441
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Monday, April 14, 2008
Austin Tejano Democrats Endorsement Meeting
DATE: Monday, April 14, 2008
TIME: 5:30pm
LOCATION: Travis County Commissioners Courtroom, 11th & Guadalupe Streets
CONTACT: Sylvia Camarillo 784-5810 or
<mailto:austintejanodemocrats at yahoo.com> austintejanodemocrats at yahoo.com
AUSTIN TEJANO DEMOCRATS WILL MEET ON MONDAY, APRIL 14TH TO ENDORSE THE
FOLLOWING RACES:
Austin City Council, Places 1, 3 & 4
AISD Board, District 3
ACC Board, Place 1
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Latinos for Texas Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
TIME: 7:00pm
PLACE: El Mercado Restaurant, 1302 S. 1st Street
CONTACT: Crystal Viagran at <mailto:crystal at latinosfortexas.com>
crystal at latinosfortexas.com
Please join Latinos for Texas for their monthly meeting.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Central Austin Democrats are not meeting tonight. Please attend their next
monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 21.
Keep Austin Blue Meeting
DATE: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
TIME: 6:30pm socialize, 7:15pm meeting
PLACE: Mother Egan's Irish Pub, 715 W. 6th St.
CONTACT: Sharron Hargis at <mailto:info at keepaustinblue.org>
info at keepaustinblue.org
Please join Keep Austin Blue for their monthly meeting.
University Democrats Meeting
DATE: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
TIME: 8:00pm
PLACE: Mezes 1.306 on the UT Campus
CONTACT: Laura Hernandez at <mailto:president at udems.org>
president at udems.org
You are invited to join University Democrats for their weekly meeting.
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
TCDP County Executive Committee Meeting
DATE: Thursday, April 17, 2008
TIME: 6:00pm
LOCATION: County Commissioners' Courtroom, the Granger Building, 11th &
Guadalupe Streets
CONTACT: TCDP at 477-7500 or <mailto:info at traviscountydemocrats.org>
info at traviscountydemocrats.org
The Travis County Democratic Party Executive Committee will meet this
evening to fulfill the statutory requirement to canvass the results of the
Primary Election Runoff of April 8th. All precinct chairs are encouraged to
attend.
Black Austin Democrats Meeting
DATE: Thursday, April 17, 2008
TIME: 6:00pm
PLACE: Judge Richard Scott's office, 1811 Springdale Rd. #110
CONTACT: Fred McGhee at <mailto:president at blackaustindemocrats.net>
president at blackaustindemocrats.net
You are invited to join the Black Austin Democrats for their monthly
meeting.
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IN THE NEWS
For up to date political news and commentary, please go to our web site at
<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: <mailto:info at traviscountydemocrats.org>
info at traviscountydemocrats.org
Chris Elliott - Chair
<mailto:chair at traviscountydemocrats.org> chair at traviscountydemocrats.org
Elizabeth Yevich - Executive Director
<mailto:elizabeth at traviscountydemocrats.org>
elizabeth at traviscountydemocrats.org
Garry Brown - Assistant Director
<mailto:garry at traviscountydemocrats.org> garry at traviscountydemocrats.org
Lei Lani De Santiago - Primary Election Assistant
<mailto:leilani at traviscountydemocrats.org>
leilani at traviscountydemocrats.org
Sarah Schattman - Primary Election Assistant
<mailto:sarah at traviscountydemocrats.org> sarah 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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