[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, August 22 - Friday, August 29, 2008
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter
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Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter
Friday, August 22 - 29, 2008
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Dr. Mae Marion
- Coming Together Fundraiser, Sept. 12
- Coordinated Campaign Weekly Update
- Become a Precinct Chair!
- Become a TCDP Sustaining Member
- Did you know?
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
- In the News
- Contact Info for the TCDP Offices
- Newsletter: How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe Your E-Mail
- To Subscribers Who Use AOL
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DR. MAE MARION
Dr. Mae Harris Marion , Educator and Political Activist, Dies
After a short illness, Dr. Mae Harris Marion departed to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2008. Dr. Marion was the first child born to Arthur and Luella Bailey Harris in Austin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Joan Taylor.
Marion, a native Austinite, was active in the Travis County Democratic Party as a longtime precinct chairwoman, precinct #126 and party organizer. She served as a local and national leader with the National Black Women's Political Leadership Caucus and helped found the Austin chapter of the National Council of Negro Women.
Eleanor Thompson, a David Chapel member who does African American outreach for the Travis County Democratic Party, said Marion was a stalwart in the East Austin community, urging people to vote.
"I don't know how we could ever thank her for the good work she did," Thompson said.
She leaves to cherish her memories: granddaughters, Sharalyn Taylor- Hargrove, Candice Taylor-Mensah and husband Bruce Blackwell, Tiffany Taylor; great-grandchildren, Troy Hargrove, Christopher Mensah, Angelica Hargrove, Nicole Taylor, Trenton Taylor, Vincent Reyes; and numerous relatives and friends.
She was educated in Austin Schools. Reared in a Christian home, Mae received Christ at an early age. She married her first love, Horace Paul Marion.
She was actively involved in her church serving as an Usher and Sunday School Teacher. She also participated in the Greeters Ministry and Platinum Plus Ministry.
She earned her B.A. at Huston-Tillotson University and Prairie View A&M University; her post graduate work was achieved at Wayne State University in Michigan. Her doctorate was obtained at LaSalle University in Louisiana. She pursued further studies at Cairo University, Egypt Kings Strand (England). Mae was an educator in Austin and Manor, Texas and Detroit, Michigan for over 30 years.
Some of the major highlights of her life were; being present at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I Have A Dream" speech; participating in the March from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama; her attendance at the Poor People's March in Washington, D.C. in 1968, as well as her attendance at Dr. King's funeral; and her pilgrimage to the Holy Land on several occasions.
Dr. Marion was a political activist, sorority sister and a devoted woman of God. Memorial Services will be held at David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 2211 E. MLK Jr. Blvd, Austin, Texas, on Friday, August 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m. also at David Chapel. Interment is provided by Austin-Peel and Son Mortuary.
TCDP staff plan to meet at the Coordinated Campaign headquarters this Friday night at 6:30pm to carpool/caravan over to the David Chapel. If possible, please call the Coordinated Campaign in advance to let them know: 472-VOTE (8683)
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COMING TOGETHER FUNDRAISER FOR THE TCDP
Coming Together for Travis County Democrats
Friday, September 12, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Hosted by: Garry Mauro and Joe & Janis Pinnelli,
With:
Ginny Agnew, Gonzalo & Emma Barrientos,
Valinda Bolton, Bree Buchanan, Sheryl Cole, Lulu Flores,
Charlotte Herzele, Ann Kitchen, Richard Moya, John Sharp,
Ken Wendler, and Lara Wendler & Mike Martinez
At the home of Joe and Janis Pinnelli
2001 Exposition Blvd.
Austin, TX 78703
Come together on September 12th by supporting the Travis County Democratic Party
and consider becoming a co-host at the following levels:
Host: $5,000 Sponsor: $1,000
Supporter: $2,500 Friend: $500
Individual: $250
For more information or to RSVP please contact Karen Gilbert by phone:
(512) 465-2162 or via email: Karen at progressivecapitol.com,
or Sylvia Camarillo via email sylvia.tcdp at sbcglobal.net
To contribute online, please visit this Act Blue link:
http://www.actblue.com/page/cometogether?refcode=email
Or:
Make checks payable to Travis County Democratic Party and mail to:
P.O. Box 684263
Austin, Texas 78768
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COORDINATED CAMPAIGN WEEKLY UPDATE
NOT GOING TO DENVER?
Come watch as we make history in Denver. Both Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen Barack Obama will have their names in nominations, two firsts in American history!
To celebrate, the TCDP Coordinated Campaign is organizing two free events for next week.
Hillary Clinton Speech and Keynote Speech
Tuesday, August 26
6 p.m. and last until at least 10 p.m.
Scholz Garten located at 1607 San Jacinto.
Barack Obama Nomination Speech
Thursday, August 28
6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Scholz Garten located at 1607 San Jacinto
If you are not able to go to Scholz, feel free to turn the convention into a Watch Party of your own. This is a great opportunity to meet other Democrats in your neighborhood by throwing your very own watch party. Call 512-472-VOTE(8683) if you have any questions or need any help setting up a Watch Party.
BECOME A WATSON FELLOW
Sen. Kirk Watson has made another generous contribution to the TCDP Coordinated Campaign to launch a student fellowship program this fall. The student fellows will help elect Democrats from the White House to the Courthouse, and we'd like to thank Sen. Watson for his commitment to recruiting and training the next generation of Democratic leaders.
Each student will work 10 to 15 hours a week from Labor Day to Election Day and will make an impact at the precinct level. They will organize volunteers, recruit precinct leaders, knock on doors, make calls, learn from seasoned campaigners, and be an integral part of electing fantastic candidates like Karen Huber, Jim Coronado, Woodie Jones, Valinda Bolton, and many, many more.
If you or someone you know would like to participate in the program, then please sign up below. The most exciting part is each Watson Fellow will earn a stipend as a reward for their hard work! Space is limited and interviews will begin soon!
Click on the following link to sign up today! http://turntexasblue.com/fellowship/
WE NEED DONATIONS OF COPIES FOR VOTER REGISTRATION. INSTRUCTIONS!
Have a copy machine? Can you make us a ream or more of copies? A case?
If so, please get in touch with Joe Hamill at the Coordinated Campaign: jfhamill at gmail.com or 472-VOTE (8683)
MASSIVE PROJECT TO REGISTER TO VOTE 50,000! CAN YOU HELP AT HQ?
We're going to "doorhang" voter registration packets on over 50,000 apartment doors. In order to do that, we need you to assist in making the packets. Come to 1107 N IH 35 at any time 9 am to 9 pm, and the organizers will show you what to do: Stamping addresses on 100,000 voter registration cards, stuffing them into door hanger bags, bundling them. It's easy and fun to do!
Just stop on by the Coordinated Campaign Headquarters anytime; no reservation needed! 1107 N. IH 35 which is on the frontage road between East 11th and East 12th next to the CVS Pharmacy
The Coordinated Campaign phone number is 472 - VOTE (8683)
Campaign Web Site: www.turntexasblue.com
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BECOME A PRECINCT CHAIR
Below is a list of precincts where we have vacancies. The precinct numbers are divided by legislative district.
If your State House Representative is Dawnna Dukes, District 46
Lacking a Precinct Chair for:
pct 121
pct 156
pct 164
If your State House Representative is Valinda Bolton, District 47
Lacking a Precinct Chair for:
pct 314
pct 324
pct 350
pct 356
pct 412
pct 458
pct 463
If your State House Representative is Donna Howard, District 48
Lacking a Precinct Chair for:
pct 163
pct 218
pct 260
pct 279
pct 343
pct 370
pct 375
pct 378
If your State House Representative is Elliott Naishtat, District 49
Lacking a Precinct Chair for:
pct 148
pct 275
pct 277
pct 421
pct 430
pct 444
pct 454
pct 462
If your State House Representative is Mark Strama, District 50
Lacking a Precinct Chair for:
pct 107
pct 140
pct 208
pct 254
If your State House Representative is Eddie Rodriguez, District 51
Lacking a Precinct Chair for:
pct 123
pct 401
pct 404
pct 405
pct 420
pct 427
pct 439
pct 443
pct 452
The best way of helping our great State Representatives is by becoming a Precinct Chair. Won't you help them today?
To find out what precinct that you live in:
1. Go to www.traviscountydemocrats.org
2. On the blue menu on the left, click on "Voter Registration." You'll be taken to the Tax Assessor-Collector's web site.
3. Scroll down a bit. Under "Verify Your Registration", click on the hyperlink "voter registration."
4. On the Voter Verification page, click on "Search for voter by Name."
5. Fill out the last name and first name boxes and click "go."
Get involved now and you can help make the following happen:
-Keep all of our Democratic state reps in office while other parts of the state elect more Democrats to take back the Texas House
-Put our candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in a position to win to continue changing the politics in Washington DC!
The best way of getting involved is by becoming a Precinct Chair! Make your voice heard in how your county party is run! All Democratic Precinct Chairs in Travis County automatically become members of the County Executive Committee (CEC), which is the governing body for Travis County Democratic Party. In addition, you'll receive all the support you need to turn out the Democrats to vote in your neighborhood. With everything happening so quickly, your leadership was needed YESTERDAY!
Interested? Want to learn more? Contact Garry Brown at TCDP at garry at traviscountydemocrats.org.
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BECOME A TCDP SUSTAINING MEMBER!
Stand with us and other Travis County residents and support TCDP by becoming a Member. We are a separate entity and receive no funding from either the Texas State Democratic Party (TDP) or National Party (DNC). 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. Finance Council Members of the Travis County Democratic Party constitute those who contribute a minimum of $1,000 total in annual contributions separate and above any contributions for a TCDP sponsored event or for the TCDP biennial Coordinated Campaign. Finance Council members receive prominent listing on our website and in our publications as well as at Travis County Democratic Party functions. Free general admission to TCDP sponsored events is also a member benefit.
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 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
New Finance Council Member
Karen Sage
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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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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Voter Registration Drive
TIME: 9:00am to 1:00pm, first shift OR 12 noon to 4:00pm, second shift
LOCATION: Meet up at the TCDP/CC Office at 1107 N I-35, next to the CVS pharmacy
CONTACT: Katherine Haenschen at keh303 at gmail.com
Join our all-volunteer voter registration drive! We begin each shift at the TCDP Coordinated Campaign Office at 1107 N I-35. Volunteers are trained, formed into teams, and sent to fun locations across Austin. All materials are provided and locations are chosen for their high volume of likely Democratic voters.
Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm
Saturday 12 noon to 4:00pm
If you cannot make it on Saturday, please join us on Wednesday, August 27th.
Wednesday 2:00 to 6:00pm
Wednesday 6:00 to 9:00pm
We offer voter registrar deputization every Saturday at noon. Otherwise volunteers can go to the Travis County Tax Office at 5501 Airport Blvd. to be deputized.
Adan Ballesteros Campaign Open House
DATE: Saturday, August 23, 2008
TIME: 9:00am to 2:00pm
LOCATION: Travis County Democratic Voter Outreach Center 3303 RR 620 (between Hudson Bend Rd and General Williams Dr next to Mr Gatti\'s)
CONTACT: Kevin Ward at kandlward at yahoo.com
You are invited to join Adan Ballesteros, candidate for County Constable Precinct 2, his friends and supporters for an Open House this Saturday.
YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting
DATE: Saturday, August 23, 2008
TIME: 11:00 AM
LOCATION: 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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Monday, August 25, 2008
Travis County Democratic Issues/Policy Meet-Up
DATE: Monday, August 25, 2008
TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm
LOCATION: TCDP Coordinated Campaign Headquarters, 1107 N. IH-35
CONTACT: David Kobierowski at 413-0286 or Cleanair999 at yahoo.com
You are invited to join the Travis County Democratic Issues/Policy Meet-Up every Monday. We'll network and present issues and policies important to Travis County and to TX.
This week's guests will be the candidate for Travis County Commissioner Precinct 3, Karen Huber. Karen will lead a discussion on responsible county government.
If possible, please bring food or drinks to share and a laptop.
Opening Night of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado
The Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver. For more info, please visit www.DenverDNC2008.com
This website was created by citizens who support the Denver 2008 DNC and are ready to welcome Democrats from across the country. Please bookmark this website and visit again as you plan your visit to Denver; more information is sure to follow.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Northeast Travis County Democrats Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, August 26, 2008
TIME: 6:30 pm Meet and Greet, 7:00 pm Meeting starts
PLACE: Travis County Community Center, 15822 Foothill Farms Loop, Pflugerville
CONTACT: Dave Taylor at 251-4645 or mrdave9735 at aol.com
You are invited to join Northeast Travis County Democrats for their monthly meeting the last Tuesday of the month. The Community Center is located across FM 1825 from the Springhill Restaurant and behind the Lamb's Auto.
TCDP Convention Watch Party
DATE: Tuesday, August 26, 2008
TIME: 6:00 to 10:00 pm
LOCATION: Scholz Garden, 1607 San Jacinto
CONTACT: TravisCountyDemocrats at gmail.com or 472-VOTE(8683)
Please join your fellow Democrats to watch the opening night of the Democratic National Convention. The highlight of the evening will be an address to the convention by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
Women Together Kick-off and Convention Watch
DATE: Tuesday, August 26, 2008
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00pm
LOCATION: Scholz Garden, 1607 San Jacinto
CONTACT: Lize Burr at esb at austin.rr.com or 619-7076
You are invited to join Women Together to watch the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Monthly TCDP Exec Comm Mtg: CANCELLED -
Due to the Democratic National Convention, the monthly County Executive Committee (CEC) will not be meeting in August.
The next regularly scheduled last Wednesday of the month meeting follows:
TCDP CEC Monthly Mtg
Wednesday, September 24
6:00 p.m.
TCDP Coordinated Campaign HQ, 1107 N. IH-35
Campaign Office number: 512-VOTE (8683)
Voter Registration Drive
DATE: Wednesday, August 27, 2008
TIME: 2:00pm to 6:00pm, First Shift or 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Second Shift
LOCATION: Meet up at the TCDP/CC HQ at 1107 N I-35, next to the CVS pharmacy
CONTACT: Katherine Haenschen at keh303 at gmail.com
Join our all-volunteer voter registration drive! We begin each shift at the TCDP Coordinated Campaign HQ at 1107 N I-35. Volunteers are trained, formed into teams, and sent to fun locations across Austin. All materials are provided and locations are chosen for their high volume of likely Democratic voters
We offer voter registrar deputization every Saturday at noon. Otherwise volunteers can go to the Travis County Tax Office at 5501 Airport Blvd. to be deputized.
Texas Environmental Democrats Meeting
DATE: Wednesday, August 27, 2008
TIME: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
PLACE: Vinny's Italian Restaurant, 1003 Barton Springs Road
CONTACT: Blair Dancy at 468-1961 or bdancy at austin.rr.com.
You are invited to join Texas Environmental Democrats for their monthly meeting on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
TCDP-CC Convention Watch Party
DATE: Thursday, August 28, 2008
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00pm
LOCATION: Scholz Garden, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd.
CONTACT: TCDP Coordinated Campaign at 472-VOTE (8683) or traviscountydemocrats at gmail.com
We're gathering together at Scholz Garden to watch Obama's big speech at the Democratic National Convention. This will be a historic night, so don't miss it!
Annie's List Convention Watch Party
DATE: Thursday, August 28th, 2008
TIME: 5:00pm-10:00pm
LOCATION: The Belmont, 503 W. 6th St.
Annie's List Austin Steering Committee invites you to a happy hour and Democratic National Convention watch party on August 28th with special guest Marcia Ball. Join in from 5:00 to 6:00 for music by Marcia Ball and stay to watch the last night of the historic Democratic Convention-- from 6:00 to 10:00. Speeches will be shown on the big screens and will be played over the sound system.
Tickets are $25 or $15 for students. One drink and light appetizers are included with admission.
Sponsorships Available: $100 - $250 - $500 - $1,000
You can register online to attend this event by going to www.annieslist.com
Circle C Area Democrats Convention Watch Fundraiser
DATE: Thursday, August 28, 2008
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00pm
LOCATION: Home of Ed Scruggs, CCAD President, 5848 Back Bay Lane
CONTACT: Ed Scruggs at 301-6338 or circlecdem at gmail.com
You are invited to join the Circle C Area Democrats for a fundraiser and to watch the last night of the Democratic National Convention. There is no charge for admission to this event; CCAD is requesting a free will donation for the presidential race or the down ballot race of your choice.
Great Hills Democrats Watch Party
DATE: Thursday, August 28, 2008
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Baby Acapulco's, 9505 Stonelake Blvd. (across from Gateway Theaters)
Join the Great Hills Democrats for their Obama Acceptance Speech Watch Party! Fajita Buffet. For details email sszaniszlo at aol.com
Southwest Austin Democrats Meeting
DATE: Thursday, August 28, 2008
TIME: 6:30 pm Social, 6:45 pm Program Begins
PLACE: Will Hampton Public Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.
CONTACT: Albert Gonzales at 280-4900 or email4agg at yahoo.com
You are invited to attend the Southwest Austin Democrats meeting the fourth Thursday of every month.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
AFL/CIO Annual Labor Day Fish Fry !
DATE: Friday, August 29, 2008
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Texas AFL-CIO Parking Lot, 1106 Lavaca St., Austin.
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IN THE NEWS
For up to date political news and commentary, please go to our web site at www.traviscountydemocrats.org and click on "Current News"
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CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE TCDP
www.traviscountydemocrats.org (main web site)
www.turntexasblue.com (campaign web site)
General contact e-mail: info at traviscountydemocrats.org
Main Office:
Ph (512) 477-7500
Fax (512) 477-7769
1311 East 6th Street
Austin, TX 78702
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 684263
Austin, TX 78768-4263
Andy Brown - Chair
andy at traviscountydemocrats.org
Elizabeth Yevich - Executive Director
elizabeth at traviscountydemocrats.org
Garry Brown - Assistant Director
garry at traviscountydemocrats.org
Coordinated Campaign Office:
Ph (512) 472-VOTE (8683)
1107 N. IH-35 (on the frontage road between East 11th & E. 12th next to the CVS)
Austin, TX 78702
Monday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 684263
Austin, TX 78768-4263
Andy Brown - Chair
andy at traviscountydemocrats.org
Ian Davis - Coordinated Campaign Manager
ian at traviscountydemocrats.org
Sylvia Camarillo - Hispanic Outreach Coordinator
sylvia at traviscountydemocrats.org
Eleanor Thompson - African American Outreach Coordinator
eleanor at traviscountydemocrats.org
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