[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, July 18 - Friday, July 25, 2008
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter
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Thu Jul 17 17:41:22 CDT 2008
Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter
Friday, July 18 - Friday, July 25, 2008
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Become a Precinct Chair!
- Grassroots Training from DFT and DFA on July 20--> New Location!
- Netroots Nation is in Austin Right Now!
- Coordinated Campaign Weekly Update
- Action Book Club
- 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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BECOME A PRECINCT CHAIR
You, YES YOU, can have an impact at the state capitol and on national
politics! Take a look at some of this information:
- It's no secret that Travis County is depended upon by statewide
candidates to put them in a position to win because Travis County is so
heavily Democratic.
- One-term Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn continues to be
unpopular. He consistently polls way under 50% in Texas. He has been
called the "least popular U.S. Senator" in the group of Republican Senators
who are up for re-election in 2008.
- Two parts of Travis County are still represented by Republican
Congressmen.
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, 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.
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
121 164 156 161
If your State House Representative is Valinda Bolton, District 47
314 318 323 324 339 350 356 367 412 458
If your State House Representative is Donna Howard, District 48
163 218 260 279 343 370 375 378
If your State House Representative is Elliott Naishtat, District 49
146 148 275 277 421 437 444 454 462
If your State House Representative is Mark Strama, District 50
107 140 208 225 254
If your State House Representative is Eddie Rodriguez, District 51
123 401 404 405 420 427 439 443 452
The best way of helping our great State Representatives is by becoming a
Precinct Chair. Won't you help them today?
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GRASSROOTS TRAINING FROM DFT AND DFA ON JULY 20--> NEW LOCATION!
Democracy for Texas is taking a break from meetup for July and August, but
that doesn't mean they're on vacation. Everyone at Democracy for Texas is
hard at work on their Lone
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When: Sunday, July 20, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: City Hall, 301 West 2nd, First Floor--> New Location!
Sign up here: http://www.actblue.com/page/lone-star-training-nn2008
With assistance from friends at Democracy for America, for only $25 ($5 if
you're attending Netroots Nation), you'll learn what you need to know to
elect your candidate, with special emphasis on helping Barack Obama, Rick
Noriega, and other federal candidates. Topics include:
. Voter Files / TrueBlueAction.com / Sharing Information
. Fundraising and House Parties
. Email, Websites, and Other Outreach
. Recruiting and Working with Volunteers
. Federal Election Commission Compliance
The cost includes all course materials and lunch. It's a grassroots bargain!
Sign up here: http://www.actblue.com/page/lone-star-training-nn2008
The training will be announced statewide on July 1, but Austinites are being
given an opportunity to sign up first. Space is limited, so don't delay in
reserving your space!
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NETROOTS NATION IS IN AUSTIN RIGHT NOW!
Netroots Nation amplifies progressive voices by providing an online and
in-person campus for exchanging ideas and learning how to be more effective
in using technology to influence the public debate. Within that campus, we
strengthen community, inspire action and serve as an incubator for
progressive ideas that challenge the status quo and ultimately affect change
in the public sphere.
The third annual gathering of the Netroots (formerly known as the YearlyKos
Convention) will be held July 17-20 at the Austin Convention Center in
Austin, Texas. Netroots Nation 2008 will include panels led by national and
international experts; identity, issue and regional caucuses; prominent
political, issue and policy-oriented speakers; a progressive film screening
series; and the most concentrated gathering of progressive bloggers to date.
To learn more: http://www.netrootsnation.org/
To volunteer: The Netroots Nation conference is looking for volunteers to
help make this year's conference a success! This one-of-a-kind conference
brings together progressive political activists from all across the country
for a 4-day event that includes major elected officials, leading progressive
voices and the hardworking grassroots activists who work every day in their
communities to further a progressive vision.
It is being held July 17-20, at the Austin Convention Center.
Volunteer tasks are varied, but the biggest needs are for preparing
materials for the conference, helping attendees acclimate by staffing an
information/registration booth, and attending to VIPs and speaker needs.
Essentially, people are needed to help the conference run smoothly from
start to finish. It's a great event, and an opportunity to network with
other progressive activists, learn some things and have fun doing it.
Hopefully local volunteers will be able to attend and participate in the
Netroots Nation conference as well. Those who wish to attend the bulk of the
conference - including panels and workshops - must register and pay for
admission at http://www.netrootsnation.org/. After filling out a scheduling
survey (see below) you will receive a registration promotional code. Local
volunteers are offered a discounted registration fee of $250.
However, because they couldn't do this with out your help, as a courtesy,
Netroots Nation is opening their keynote events, an address by Governor
Howard Dean and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to volunteers from the Austin
progressive community.
If you are interested in getting involved in the conference, for a few hours
or for a few days, they need you!
To get started, interested individuals should take a scheduling survey here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Xaa_2bu4y4PI7Csx5WRzD3Xw_3d_3d
Thank you again for taking the time to get involved in making this event a
success. This conference, which began two years ago as an all-volunteer
effort could not happen without your assistance.
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COORDINATED CAMPAIGN WEEKLY UPDATE
Thank you for helping with Representative Elliott Naishtat's $30,000
Challenge!
Next week, the TCDP Coordinated Campaign will be hosting an East Austin
Block Party.
DATE: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
TIME: 7:00pm-9:00pm
LOCATION: TCDP Coordinated Campaign Office at 1107 N. IH-35, next to CVS
Pharmacy
CONTACT: TCDP Coordinated Campaign at 472-8683 or
ian at traviscountydemocrats.org
You are invited. Food, refreshments and music!! Many, many doors have been
knocked on to let folks know of this event. So come on out and have a great
time during one of our fine summer evenings.
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ACTION BOOK CLUB
DATE: Saturday, August 2, 2008
TIME: 11:00am
LOCATION: Wells Branch Community Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. (IH 35 North,
Exit Wells Branch Parkway, West to Wells Port Dr.)
CONTACT: Patricia Budak at politicsisit at yahoo.com
You are invited to join in the Action Book Club. After discussion of the
book, members will take some sort of political action.
The Book:
OUR DAILY MEDS: How the Pharmaceutical Companies Transformed Themselves into
Slick Marketing Machines And Hooked the Nation on Prescription Drugs
by Melody Petersen
- Learn what part your doctor plays in the marketing of drugs and what
questions to ask him or her
- Discuss what we can do to protect ourselves from the dangers and the
rising costs of prescription drugs
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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.
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 <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
Member Updates for the week of July 10 - July 16, 2008
Finance Council Renewal
Honorable Margaret A. Cooper
New Sustaining Members
Honorable Sarah Eckhardt
Ron Johnson
Rosa Moreno-Mahoney
Shelley Smith
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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, July 19, 2008
YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting
DATE: Saturday, July 19, 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.
Williamson County Democratic Coordinated Campaign Kickoff
DATE: Saturday, July 19, 2008
TIME: 3:00pm-7:00pm LOCATION: Williamson County Democratic Coordinated
Campaign Headquarters, 110 S. IH-35 in Round Rock
CONTACT: Williamson County Democrats at 512-413-6953
WCDP Chairman Richard Torres and The Williamson County Democratic Party
invite you to join fellow Democrats and celebrate the Grand Opening of the
2008 Williamson County Democratic Campaign Headquarters! This historic
office will be the home to local democratic candidates Diana Maldonado,
Jaime Lynn, Brian Ruiz, Mike Grimes and Greg Windham. They hope that you
will attend and enjoy the numerous elected officials they have scheduled to
speak. The county is ready for change and their candidates represent that
change here at home.
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Sunday, July 20, 2008
Grassroots Training from Democracy for Texas and Democracy for America-->
Please refer to this event earlier in this newsletter.
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Monday, July 21, 2008
North by Northwest Democrats Meeting is cancelled tonight!
Phonebank for State Representative Valinda Bolton
DATE: Monday, July 21, 2008
TIME: 5:00pm-9:00pm
LOCATION: Travis County Democratic Party's Coordinated Campaign
Headquarters, 1107 N. IH-35 (on the East side next to CVS)
CONTACT: Kate Morrow at (512) 703-7106 or KateAMorrow at gmail.com
The Valinda Bolton Campaign is looking for volunteers to help kick off their
calling program on Monday evening, any time between 5 and 9 pm. Come by
after work, check out the new office, and help us make calls into Valinda's
district. There will be plenty of free snacks and drinks available. Please
contact Kate Morrow to sign up.
Travis County Democratic Issues/Policy Meet-Up
DATE: Monday, July 21, 2008
TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm
LOCATION: Travis County Democratic Party's 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.
We'll network and present issues and policies important to Travis County and
to TX.
Cost: FREE
Bring food/drinks to share and bring your laptop (Laptop not mandatory).
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
TCDP East Austin Block Party--> Please see this event earlier in this
newsletter in the section about the coordinated campaign update.
Latinos for Texas Meeting-- NEW VENUE AND DAY
DATE: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
TIME: 7:00 pm
PLACE: TCDP Coordinated Campaign Office, 1107 N. IH-35, next to CVS
CONTACT: Crystal Viagran at crystal at latinosfortexas.com
Please join Latinos for Texas at their monthly meeting at a new place and on
a new day.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Texas Environmental Democrats Meeting
DATE: Wednesday, July 23, 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, July 24, 2008
Hispanic Voter Outreach Meeting
DATE: Thursday, July 24, 2008
TIME: 6:00pm
LOCATION: TCDP Coordinated Campaign Office, 1107 N. IH-35, next to CVS
CONTACT: Sylvia Camarillo at sylvia at traviscountydemocrats.org
Sylvia Camarillo, the Coordinated Campaign Hispanic Community Organizer,
invites you to weekly meetings to plan voter registration activities geared
towards the Hispanic Community.
Southwest Austin Democrats Meeting
DATE: Thursday, July 24, 2008
TIME: 6:30 pm Social, 6:45 pm Program
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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IN THE NEWS
For up to date political news and commentary, please go to our web site at
www.traviscountydemocrats.org <http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/> and
click on "Current News"
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CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE TCDP
www.traviscountydemocrats.org <http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/> (main
web site)
www.turntexasblue.com <http://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
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