[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, February 8, 2008 - Friday, February 15, 2008

[Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter]

Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter 

Friday, February 8, 2008 - Friday, February 15, 2008 

 

See the final list of Democratic filings from the TCDP web site here: 

http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/candidates.php  

 

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IN THIS ISSUE 

 

- A Message From TCDP Executive Director Elizabeth Yevich

- Democratic Club Endorsements

- Precinct and County Convention Informational Meetings on February 20 and
23

- Call for Resolutions

- Early Vote Ballot Board Workers Needed

- Apply For Ballot By Mail

- 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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A MESSAGE FROM TCDP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ELIZABETH YEVICH

 

Dear Fellow Democrats:

 

What exciting times!  With riveting competition in the presidential race
leading to an energized Democratic Party and now with Texas suddenly coming
into play in this decision, we have much to look forward to on all fronts:
national, state and most importantly for us, the county level.  

 

If you are reading these words, then you are already tapped into your local
Party and keep up with weekly Democratic activities through this Newsletter.
Though our online Newsletter may not have some of the bells and whistles, as
far as color or graphics that others e-newsletters offer, it is typically
jam-packed with up-to-the-minute news.  However, we would like to expand our
readership during this time of great Party anticipation and need your help
to do this.  

 

We ask you to take a moment and forward this e-mail to one person.  Just one
person whom you think may not currently be signed up but if they knew about
us, would more than likely sign on thereby becoming more aware of what is
happening right here and right now in Travis County.  We all should take
hold of this wonderful Party momentum in any way we can.  And if those who
are reading this Newsletter today forward to just one person and each person
then signed on, we could double our readership in a very short time!  Of
course, imagine the impact if everyone sent to two people!!  Please consider
taking action by hitting the 'forward' button on your e-mail program.
Perhaps copy/paste in the following at the top of your forwarded e-mail:

 

"I've been receiving the Travis County Democratic Party's weekly
E-Newsletter for some time now and find it very useful to learn about what
is going on in our own community in regards to efforts to keep our County
bright Blue.  I thought that if you are not already receiving the TCDP's
Newsletter, you might consider signing up.  If so, here is the direct link
to do so:" http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/newsletter.php

 

Thank you all for all that you do.

 

Kind regards,

Elizabeth Yevich

TCDP Executive Director

 

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DEMOCRATIC CLUB ENDORSEMENTS

 

Attention all clubs!  Please send your endorsements to the TCDP at
info at traviscountydemocrats.org.  TCDP will post them on our web site and in
our weekly newsletter until the March 4, 2008 Primary.

 

The endorsements which follow reflect the viewpoints of the local Democratic
clubs named below and should not be construed to be an endorsement by the
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 will be updated when new endorsement information is
received.  Club contact information is available off our website at:
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/clubs.php 

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 will be updated when new endorsement information is
received. 

Austin Progressive Coalition (Central Austin Democrats and University
Democrats)
Contact: Glen Coleman at glenofaustin at yahoo.com 

United States Senate * Rick Noriega
The 10th Congressional District * Dan Grant
Railroad Commissioner * Art Hall
Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 * Sam Houston
Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 * Linda Reyna Yanez
State Representative, District 46 * Brian Thompson
Judge, 98th District Court * No endorsement
Judge, 353rd District Court * Scott Ozmun
Judge, 427th District Court * Jim Coronado
District Attorney * No endorsement
Judge, County Court at Law #8 * John Lipscombe
County Tax Assessor/Collector * Glen Maxey
Constable, Precinct 1 * Willie Joe Madison
Constable, Precinct 2 * No endorsement
Constable, Precinct 4 * Maria Canchola
Travis County Party Chair * Andy Brown 

Austin Tejano Democrats
Contact: austintejanodemocrats at yahoo.com 

U.S. Representative District 10 - No endorsement
State Rep. District 46 - No Endorsement
Judge 98th District Court - No Endorsement
Judge 353rd District Court - Scott Ozmun
Judge 427th District Court - Jim Coronado
Travis County D.A. - Gary Cobb
Judge, County Court at Law # 8 - Carlos Barrera
Tax Assessor-Collector - No Endorsement
Co. Commissioner Pct. 3 - Albert Gonzales
Travis County Constable Pct 2 - Adan Ballesteros
Travis County Constable Pct 3 - No Endorsement
Travis County Constable Pct 4 - Maria Canchola
Travis County Party Chair - No Endorsement 

Capital Area Asian American Democrats
Contact: Ramey Ko at ramey.ko at gmail.com 

Constable, Pct. 1 - Willie Joe Madison
Constable, Pct. 2 - Paul Labuda
Constable, Pct. 3 - Richard McCain
Constable, Pct. 4 - Maria Canchola
County Commissioner, Pct. 3 - Karen Huber
Democratic County Chair - Andy Brown
Tax Assessor-Collector - Glen Maxey
District Attorney - Rosemary Lehmberg
Judge, County Court at Law #8 - John Lipscombe
Judge, 98th District Court - No endorsement (tie vote)
Judge, 353rd District Court - Scott Ozmun
Judge, 427th District Court - Jim Coronado
State Representative, District 46 - Brian Thompson
U.S. House, 10th District - Dan Grant
Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 - Sam Houston
Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 - Susan Criss
Texas Railroad Commissioner - Art Hall
U.S. Senate - Rick Noriega 

Capital Area Progressive Democrats
Contact: chair at capdemocrats.org or www.capdemocrats.org
<http://www.capdemocrats.org/>  

President - No Endorsement
US Senate - Rick Noriega
US House 10 - Dan Grant
Supreme Court 7 - No Endorsement
Supreme Court 8 - No Endorsement
Railroad Commissioner - No Endorsement
State Rep. District 46 - Brian Thompson
98th Dist. Court - No Endorsement
353rd Dist. Court - Scott Ozmun
427th Dist. Court - Jim Coronado
District Attorney - No Endorsement
Court at Law #8 - John Lipscombe
Tax Assessor-Collector - No Endorsement
County Commissioner Pct 3 - No Endorsement
Constable Pct 1 - No Endorsement
Constable Pct 2 - Adan Ballesteros
Constable Pct 3 - Richard McCain
Constable Pct 4 - Maria Canchola
County Democratic Party Chair - Andy Brown 

Central Austin Democrats
Contact: Glen Coleman at glenofaustin at yahoo.com  

United States Senate * Rick Noriega
The 10th Congressional District * Dan Grant
Railroad Commissioner * Art Hall
Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 * Sam Houston
Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 * Linda Reyna Yanez
State Representative, District 46 * Brian Thompson
Judge, 98th District Court * Rhonda Hurley
Judge, 353rd District Court * Scott Ozmun
Judge, 427th District Court * Jim Coronado
District Attorney * Rosemary Lehmberg
Judge, County Court at Law #8 * John Lipscombe
County Tax Assessor/Collector * Glen Maxey
Constable, Precinct 1 * Willie Joe Madison
Constable, Precinct 2 * Paul Labuda
Constable, Precinct 4 * Maria Canchola
Travis County Party Chair * Andy Brown 

Latinos for Texas
Contact: www.latinosfortexas.com <http://www.latinosfortexas.com/>   

427th District Court: Judge Jim Coronado
98th District Court: Judge Andy Hathcock
U.S. Congressional District 10: Dan Grant
TCDP Chair: Andy Brown
Travis County Court at Law #8: John Lipscombe
Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector: Glen Maxey 

Mexican American Democrats
Contact: Fidel Acevedo at mexamdem2000 at hotmail.com  

Travis County Chair: Fidel "Ace" Acevedo
Constable Precinct 1: Danny Thomas
County Tax Assessor Collector: No Endorsement
98th District Court: Rhonda Hurley
427th District Court: No Endorsement
District Attorney: Gary Cobb
County at Law #8: Carlos Barrera
County Commissioner Precinct 3: Albert Gonzales
County Constable Precinct 2: Adan Ballesteros
County Constable Precinct 3: Richard Theodore McCain
County Constable Precinct 4: Alonzo "Al" Reyes
State Representative District 46: Dawnna Dukes
Judge 353rd District Court: No Endorsement 

North by Northwest Democrats
Contact: www.nxnwdemocrats.org <http://www.nxnwdemocrats.org/>  

Rick Noriega, U.S. Senate
Dan Grant, U.S. Rep., District 10
Sam Houston, TX Supreme Ct., Pl. 7
Scott Ozmun, 353rd District Ct.
Jim Coronado, 427th District Ct.
Rosemary Lehmberg, District Atty.
John Lipscombe, County Ct. #8
Nelda Wells Spears, Tax Assessor-Collector
Karen Huber, Commissioner, Pct. 3
Adan Ballesteros, Constable Pct. 2
Andy Brown, Travis Co. Dem. Party. Chair 

NxNW Dems' Bylaws require a 60% vote for an endorsement. No candidate
received 60% on the first ballot in the DA's race, but Lehmberg received the
endorsement in an instant runoff, with Cobb in second place. No candidate
received 60% on the first ballot or in the instant runoff in the
Presidential race, the Railroad Commission race or in the 98th District
Court race, and no candidate received 60% in the Texas Supreme Court, Place
8 race. 

Northeast Travis County Democrats
Contact: Dave Taylor at mrdave9735 at aol.com  

U.S. Senate: Rick Noriega
427th District Court Judge: Jim Coronado 

NETCo only endorses candidates if the vote of the membership is unanimous. 

South Austin Democrats Endorsements
Contact: Alicia Del Rio at ava1227 at prodigy.net 

Constable Pct 1: Willie Joe Madison
Constable Pct 2: Adan Ballesteros
Constable Pct 3: Richard McCain
Constable Pct 4: Maria Canchola
Commissioner Pct 3: No Endorsement (Tie: Gonzales and Huber)
Dem Party Chair: Andy Brown
Tax Assessor/Collector: Glen Maxey
District Attorney: No Endorsement (still no winner after 3 rounds of instant
runoff)
Court at Law #8: John Lipscombe
Judge, 98th District Court: Andy Hathcock
Judge, 353rd District Court: Scott Ozmun
Judge, 427th District Court: Jim Coronado
State Rep Dist 46: Brian Thompson
US Rep Dist 10: Dan Grant
Texas Supreme Court Place 7: Baltasar Cruz
Texas Supreme Court Place 8: Linda Reyna Yanez
Texas Railroad Commissioner: Art Hall
US Senate: Rick Noriega

Southwest Austin Democrats Endorsements
Contact: Albert Gonzales at email4agg at yahoo.com 

United States Senate - Richard J. "Rick" Noriega
United States House, 10th Congressional District - Dan Grant
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 - Baltasar D. Cruz
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 - Linda Reyna Yanez
Texas Railroad Commissioner - Art Hall
State Representative, District 46 - Brian T. Thompson
Judge, 98th District Court - Andy Hathcock
Judge, 353rd District Court - Scott Ozmun
Judge, 427th District Court - Jim Coronado
Travis County District Attorney - Gary Cobb
Travis County Court at Law #8 - John Lipscombe
Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector - Nelda Wells Spears
Travis County Commissioner Precinct 3 - Albert Gonzales
Travis County Constable Precinct 1 - Danny Thomas
Travis County Constable Precinct 2 - Adan Ballesteros
Travis County Constable Precinct 3 - Richard McCain
Travis County Constable Precinct 4 - Alonzo "Al" Reyes
Travis County Democratic Party Chair - Fidel Acevedo 

Stonewall Democrats of Austin
Contact: Christina Ocasio at Christina at stonewallaustin.org  

U. S. Senate - Rick Noriega
U. S. Congress 10th District - Dan Grant 
U. S. Congress 25th District - Lloyd Doggett
Railroad Commissioner - Dale Henry 
Supreme Court Pl. 7 - Baltasar Cruz
Supreme Court Pl. 8 - Susan Criss 
3rd Court of Appeals - Woodie Jones 
98th District Court - Rhonda Hurley 
353rd District Court - Scott Ozmun
427th District Court - Jim Coronado
Travis County DA - Rosemary Lehmberg 
Tax Assessor-Collector - Glen Maxey
County Court-at-Law 8 - John Lipscombe
Constable Pct 2 - Paul Labuda 
Constable Pct 3 - Richard McCain
Constable Pct 4 - Maria Canchola
Constable Pct 5 - Bruce Elfant
State Rep. District 46 - Brian Thompson
Travis County Democratic Party Chair - Andy Brown 

Texas Environmental Democrats of Austin
Contact: info at texasenvironmentaldemocrats.org or
www.texasenvironmentaldemocrats.org
<http://www.texasenvironmentaldemocrats.org/>  

Travis County Constable, Pct 3: Richard McCain
Travis County Constable, Pct 4: Maria Canchola
Travis County Commissioner, Pct 3: Karen Huber
Travis County Democratic Party Chair: Andy Brown
Travis County District Attorney: Rosemary Lehmberg
Judge, 353rd District Court: Scott Ozmun
Judge, 427th District Court: Jim Coronado
State Representative, District 46: Brian Thompson
U.S. Representative, District 10: Dan Grant
U.S. Senate: Rick Noriega 

University Democrats
Contact: Laura Hernandez at president at udems.org  

U.S. Senate: Rick Noriega
U.S. Congress, Dist. 10: Dan Grant
Railroad Commissioner: Art Hall
TX Supreme Court, Place 7: Sam Houston
TX Supreme Court, Place 8: Linda Yanez
TX State Rep. Dist. 46: Brian Thompson
Judge 98th Dist. Court: Andy Hathcock
353rd District Court Judge: Scott Ozmun
427th District Court Judge: Jim Coronado
Travis County District Attorney: Mindy Montford
County Court at Law #8: John Lipscombe
Tax Assessor/Collector: Tax Assessor/Collector
County Commissioner, Precinct 3: Karen Huber
Constable, Precinct 1: Willie Joe Madison
Constable, Precinct 2: No endorsement
Constable, Precinct 4: Maria Canchola
Travis County Democratic Party Chair: Andy Brown 

West Austin Democrats Endorsements
Contact: info at westaustindemocrats.org or www.westaustindemocrats.org
<http://www.westaustindemocrats.org/>  

U.S. Senate - Rick Noriega
Texas Supreme Court, Place 7 - Sam Houston
Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 - Linda Reyna Yanez
Travis County District Attorney - Rosemary Lehmberg
Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector - Nelda Wells Spears
County Court at Law #8 - John Lipscombe
98th District Court - Rhonda Hurley
353rd District Court - Scott Ozmun
427th District Court - Jim Coronado
Travis County Democratic Chair - Andy Brown

Note: To receive an endorsement, a candidate must get at least 60% of the
members' vote for that race. West Austin Democrats did not make an
endorsement in the U.S. Congress 10th District race between Dan Grant and
Larry Joe Doherty. 

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PRECINCT AND COUNTY CONVENTION INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS ON FEBRUARY 20 AND 23

 

Please vote in the upcoming Texas Democratic Primary, during

Early Voting or on Election Day. But Voting is only the beginning!

 

Democratic Party Precinct Conventions will be held at 

your Primary Precinct Polling Location, 

7:15 PM Tuesday March 4, 2008!

 

What are precinct conventions? What happens at these caucus meetings?
Interested in learning more about the process for precinct and county
Democratic conventions?

 

Find out at one of two informational meetings:

 (Information will be the same at either meeting)

 

Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 

The Dell Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart Lane

 

Saturday, February 23, 2008, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM 

Austin City Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street

 

For questions contact TCDP at (512) 477-7500 or via email
info at traviscountydemocrats.org

 

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CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS

 

This is the time of year that many Democrats present resolutions in the
hopes of addressing a specific issue and gathering support from like-minded
Democrats around that particular issue.  For tips on how to write a
resolution, please click the following link from the Texas Library
Association:

 

http://www.txla.org/html/docs/writing.html 

 

The following guidelines are for all resolutions submitted to the Travis
County Democratic Party (TCDP) for inclusion in the upcoming Precinct
Convention Packets.  TCDP's Precinct Conventions convene at 7:15 p.m., March
4, 2008.

 

1.	All resolutions must be on 8.5" x 11" paper

 

2.	If at all possible, resolutions should be typed


3.	Provide 250 copies of each resolution submitted

 

4.	At the top of each resolution sheet, before the title of the
resolution, we suggest adding the following.  The Precinct and Senate
District information below will then be filled in on the night of March 4th:

 

Please complete the following at the Democratic Precinct Convention on
Tuesday, March 4, 2008:

 

Adopted/Not Adopted by Precinct _____, Senate District ____

            (circle one)

 

5.	At the end of each resolution, we suggest adding the following.  The
information below needs to be filled in on each copy of a submitted
resolution.

 

Submitted by _______________ (name of person and/or organization)

 

>From Precinct _______________

 

>From Senate District __________

 

TCDP is not in a position to provide either paper or the photo-copying for
these resolutions. 

 

Please drop off all resolutions at the TCDP, 1311 East 6th between the hours
of 9:00am - 5:00pm Mon - Fri.  The office is approximately 6 blocks east of
IH-35 on the south side of E. 6th St. between Attayac and Navasota Streets;
free street parking available.  

 

DEADLINE IS 5:00PM ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008!  This is a firm deadline! 

 

NO RESOLUTIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE!!!

 

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EARLY VOTE BALLOT BOARD WORKERS NEEDED

 

The Travis County Democratic Party needs your help!

 

The Travis County Elections Division (TCED) needs Democrats to serve on the
Early Vote Ballot Board which prepares Mailed-In-Ballots to be counted on
Election Day.  This takes place at the County Clerk's office located at 5501
Airport Boulevard.

 

The process helps ensure that each and every ballot mailed in to the TCED
gets counted and we need your help to get it done.

 

Workers are needed for the following days:

 

Wednesday, February 27, 9:00am-5:00pm

Thursday, February 28, 9:00am-5:00pm (possible)

Friday, February 29, 9:00am-5:00pm (possible)

Tuesday, March 4, 1:00pm (possible)

(Wednesday, February 27 is definite.  The other three days may have work
depending upon how much gets done on the first day and how many mail-in
ballots were received.)

 

The pay for working the Early Vote Ballot Board is $ 6.00 an hour.  The pay
rate is set by the Texas Secretary of State.

 

Please let TCDP know which day or days you will be willing to serve.

 

If you are interested in working the Early Vote Ballot Board, please phone
the TCDP at 477 - 7500 and ask for our Primary Elections Assistant, Lei Lani
de Santiago or email her at leilani at traviscountydemocrats.org 

 

If you are interested in working the polls on Election Day for the March 4
Primary, please contact Travis County Elections Division and ask for Davia:
854 - 4996.

 

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APPLY FOR A BALLOT BY MAIL

 

Applications are being accepted for a ballot by mail.  All Travis County
applicants should send their applications to Travis County Elections
Division.

 

Who can vote by mail? You are eligible to vote early by mail if you are a
registered voter who is: 
- 65 years of age or older

- out of the county during the entire voting period

- sick or disabled

- confined in jail, but eligible to vote

 

You may send the application to Travis County Elections Division by one of
two ways: 
1. Regular Mail or common/contract carrier, such as FedEx or UPS. 

2. Fax to 512-854-9075


You can download an application here:

 

http://www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/pdfs/app_ballot_by_mail.pdf


 

The last day to apply for a ballot by mail for the March 4, 2008 Democratic
Primary (application must be received not postmarked) is February 26, 2008.

 

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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 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 February 1 - February 7, 2008

 

New Finance Council Member

David Frye

 

Sustaining Member Renewal

Rich Bailey

Veronica Johnson

 

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.  Please
realize that this particular area of the website is maintained by a
volunteer who updates it when time allows.  We ask that you be patient if
you are a new member and do not see your name appear right away.  

 

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 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, February 8, 2008

 

Today is the first day to apply for ballot by mail for the April, 8 2008
primary runoff election.  Please see information about ballot by mail
earlier in this newsletter.

 

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Saturday, February 9, 2008

 

Black Women's Political Caucus 

DATE:  Saturday, February 9, 2008 

TIME: 10:00am - 12:00pm
PLACE: Oak Springs Library, 3101 Oak Springs Drive

CONTACT: Marie Washington at 928 - 8007 or drmaemarion at yahoo.com 

The Black Women's Political Caucus is hosting a screening of current
candidates running in the Primary Election. 

You are invited join them and participate in the political process.

Donations welcome.

 

 

Barack Obama Grassroots Policy Symposium 

DATE: Saturday, February 9, 2008

TIME:  10:00am-12:30pm
PLACE: Mitiche's Art Gallery, 6406 N. IH 35; www.mitchie.com
<http://www.mitchie.com/>  

CONTACT: David Kobierowski at 249-0716 or Cleanair999 at yahoo.com   

Texans For Obama Policy Team, a group of hard working grassroots volunteers,
passionate about showcasing Barack's policy, is hosting policy event 3 1/2
weeks before the Texas Democratic Primary. They will network with
like-minded colleagues, share testimonials, and enlighten the public on
Barack's Policy from a grassroots perspective. All interested parties are
welcome to attend. 

Texans For Obama Policy Team is an independent volunteer group not employed
by the Obama campaign. 

 

 

TSEU & Education Austin Block Walk for Dawnna Dukes

DATE:  Saturday, February 9, 2008

TIME:  10:00am
PLACE:  1606 East 10th Street, Home of Precinct Chair, Jim Rubarth-Lay (From
IH 35, East on 11th ; Right on Concho to 10th Street (section of E.10th St.
between Huston Tillotson and the State Cemetery)

CONTACT: Steve Bradley at VickiCBradley at aol.com 

 

TSEU & Education Austin are sponsoring a block walk for Dawnna Dukes in
Precinct 124. ALL ARE INVITED to meet and greet HD 46 State Representative
Dawnna Dukes. Hear about her plans for the next session. Walk as little or
as much as you want. Drivers are also needed. 

 

 

Block Walk for Brian Thompson 

DATE: Saturday, February 9, 2008
TIME: 10:00am- first shift; 1:00pm- second shift
PLACE: Campaign Headquarters, 3714 Hollywood Ave.

CONTACT: Brian Thompson Campaign at info at electbrianthompson.com 

Join Brian Thompson and his supporters for a fun day as they get the word
out about Brian Thompson's exciting race for State Representative in
District 46. They will meet at campaign headquarters at 10:00 am or 1:00 pm,
and each shift will last about 3 hours. Then join them at 4:00 for a house
party in the district to mix and mingle with other Thompson supporters.

Please contact Aubrey Wilkerson to learn the location of the house party.

 

 

YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting
TIME:  Saturday, February 9, 2008 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.  

 

 

 

Caldwell County Democratic Party Meet the Democratic Candidates Event 

DATE:  Saturday, February 9, 2008

TIME:  11:00am to 3:00pm
PLACE: The American Legion Hall, Henry T. Rainey Post #41, 1501 N. Colorado
St. (North U.S. Hwy 183), Lockhart, Texas

CONTACT: Philip Ruiz at (512) 398-7129 or philipr at ccaustin.com  

You are invited to join your fellow democrats to "Come and Meet the
Democratic Candidates," a fundraiser for the Caldwell County Democratic
Party. Sponsors include the Caldwell County Democratic Party, the Democratic
Women of Caldwell County and Caldwell County Tejano Democrats. Featuring: 

Keynote Speaker, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett 

Silent Auction & Light Refreshments 

Fundraiser: Minimum $5.00 donation suggested; All proceeds will be used to
assist the Caldwell County Democratic Party with the 2008 Primary Election
and Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) Activities. 

 

 

Osemene for City Council Fundraiser 

DATE:  Saturday, February 9, 2008

TIME:  8:00pm
PLACE: Jah Love Auto, 914 Prairie Trail

CONTACT:  Leilani Ogujiofor at 817-313-5192 or Sam Osemene at 554-7897

Sam Osemene is running for Austin City Council Place 4 and invites you to
attend the fundraiser being held on behalf of his campaign. You can visit
Sam's campaign website at www.vote4alonghorn.com
<http://www.vote4alonghorn.com/>   

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

 

South Austin Democrats Meeting 

DATE:  Tuesday, February 12, 2008

TIME:  5:30pm eat and socialize, 6:00pm program
PLACE: Casa Garcia's, 1000 S. Lamar Blvd. 

CONTACT: Alicia Del Rio at 947-6354 or ava1227 at prodigy.net 

Please join South Austin Democrats for their monthly meeting. Garry Brown,
Assistant Director of the Travis County Democratic Party, will explain
primary night precinct conventions for March 4. Also, officers for SAD will
be elected. 

 

Lake Travis Democrats Meeting 

DATE:  Tuesday, February 12, 2008

TIME:  6:30pm
PLACE: Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek

CONTACT: Jill Fatzer at book8bag at aol.com 

Please join Lake Travis Democrats for their monthly meeting. 

 

 

Annie's List Candidate Training for Democratic Women

DATE:  Tuesday, February 12, 2008

TIME: 8:00am - 4:00pm
PLACE: Texas AFL-CIO Meeting Hall, 1106 Lavaca

CONTACT:  Annie's List at 481-8100

In response to a number of requests to do another Campaign 101 Candidate
Training for Democratic Women before the primary, Annie's List has put
together a ONE DAY, yet comprehensive campaign training exclusively for
filed Democratic women candidates ONLY! 

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER ONLINE at http://www.annieslist.org/register.php 

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

 

Block Walk for Rep. Dawnna Dukes 

DATE:  Wednesday, February 13, 2008

TIME:  11:00am
PLACE:  Meet at home of Steve and Vicki Clark-Bradley, 4202 Sinclair

CONTACT: Vicki Bradley at 458-5517 or VickiCBradley at aol.com 

The Texas State Employees Union and University Employees will meet today to
block walk for Rep. Dukes. Meet up at 4202 Sinclair, which is located
between Burnet Road and Shoal Creek Blvd. off of 45th Street. Volunteers
will car pool to the neighborhoods to be walked. Drivers are needed for the
car pools. 

If you can't make it today, other block walks are scheduled for:
Feb. 16th
Feb. 20th
Feb. 27th
March 1st

 

 

CAAAD Inaugural Fundraiser 

DATE:  Wednesday, February 13, 2008

TIME:  5:30pm-7:30pm
PLACE: Texas AFL-CIO Building, 1106 Lavaca 

CONTACT: Ramey Ko at rameyko at gmail.com 

Capital Area Asian American Democrats invite you to join them for their
inaugural fundraiser and Democratic Heroes awards. The goals of CAAAD are to
increase the number of Asian Americans registered to vote in Travis County
and increase their turnout in the upcoming elections. 

If you are unable to attend the event, contributions may be sent to: 

Capital Area Asian American Democrats
PO Box 4560
Austin, TX 78765-4560 

Please make checks out to "CAAAD Asian American Progress PAC." 

 

West Austin Democrats Meeting 

DATE:  Wednesday, February 13, 2008

TIME:  7:00pm
PLACE: Howson Library, 2500 Exposition Blvd.

CONTACT: Suzy Reid at 474-2696 or info at westaustindemocrats.org 

You are invited to join West Austin Democrats for their monthly meeting.

 

 

University Democrats and Keep Austin Blue Senate Debate

DATE:  Wednesday, February 13, 2008

TIME:  8:15pm
PLACE: Jester Auditorium Room A121A on the UT Campus (21st and Speedway) 

CONTACT:  Laura Hernandez at 915-256-0221 or president at udems.org 

Please join University Democrats and Keep Austin Blue for a special meeting.


UDems and KAB are co-hosting a debate between Representative Rick Noriega
and Ray McMurrey, two of the leading contenders to be your candidate to take
on John Cornyn in November! THEY NEED YOUR QUESTIONS! The participants have
agreed to answer questions generated by the membership. Please send them to
KABDebate at gmail.com. 

This should be a very lively debate!

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Thursday, February 14, 2008

 

Capital Area Democratic Women Meeting 

DATE:  Thursday, February 14, 2008

TIME:  11:30am networking, 12:00pm lunch
PLACE:  Nuevo Leon Restaurant, 1501 E. 6th St.

CONTACT: Laurie Felker Jones at 538-1329 or cadw at cadw.org 

Please join Capital Area Democratic Women for their monthly meeting. 

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CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TCDP ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

Travis County Democratic Party Administrative Office

1311 East 6th Street, Austin, TX  78702

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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                 

 

Sarah Schattman- Primary Election Assistant

sarah at traviscountydemocrats.org

 

Lei Lani de Santiago- Primary Election Assistant

leilani at traviscountydemocrats.org 

 

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Ph (512) 477-7500   Fax (512) 477-7769

 

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