[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, March 7 - Friday, March 14, 2007

[Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter]

Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter 

Friday, March 7 - Friday, March 14, 2007

 

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IN THIS ISSUE 

 

- Message from TCDP Chair Chris Elliott

- Travis County Democratic Convention Saturday, March 29, 2008

- Volunteers Needed

- 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:

 

As we all decompress from the incredible experience that was the 2008 Texas
Primary, I hope everyone can appreciate what an extraordinary happening it
truly was.  Whether you are a Clinton or Obama supporter, or support one of
the other candidates that appeared on the Primary ballot, you had to admire
the passion and dedication that was on display Tuesday night.  I have not
seen the likes of it in my lifetime, and may not again.

 

Before I go further, I want to issue some heartfelt thanks - to the staff
and all of the volunteers at TCDP who worked countless hours preparing for
the Primary, to the folks at the Elections Division of the County Clerk's
office (and to Dana DeBeauvoir herself), and to all of our election judges
and precinct chairs who worked long into the night.  Thanks to all of you
for jobs well done and for your dedication to Democrats and democracy.   

 

With that said, TCDP has received over the past few days a number of reports
from precinct convention attendees who did not have positive experiences at
their caucuses.  The issues have ranged from long lines and lack of
sufficient sign in sheets to overzealous campaign staffers trying to control
the proceedings.  We regret that these problems occurred but are confident,
based on the reports we are getting, that only a few precincts experienced
these kinds of problems and that the vast majority of the caucuses were
conducted in orderly, civilized fashions. 

 

I believe that TCDP went overboard in trying to provide information and
training to anyone that was receptive to it in order to prepare our folks
for the onslaught that, for about the past three to four weeks, we knew was
coming.  We wish that we could have had sufficient staffing to monitor all
210 precinct conventions, but, alas, with four paid staff people (two being
part time), such was impossible.  Nonetheless, I am as proud as I can be of
TCDP staff - Elizabeth Yevich, Garry Brown, Lei Lani De Santiago and Sarah
Mobley Schattmann, for all of their hard work and dedication to seeing that
this process went as smoothly as possible.  Were there some hiccups?  Of
course, and we hope to learn from them and have an even better system in the
future.  But, for now, I am proud of our efforts and, for the most part, the
results.  

 

For those of you that had a negative experience Tuesday night, I am truly
sorry.  As I analyze the reports we are getting about the difficulties
experienced by some, my conclusions are that the sheer numbers of people
turning out at the caucuses combined with the high emotions brought on by
the level of importance attached to them by the campaigns (and the
campaigns' lack of familiarity with the Texas process) resulted in more
tension and disagreement in some places than there should have been.  But we
are taking notes and learning, be assured of that.  

 

Amidst all of this, let us remember that no matter what disagreements the
two camps had on March 4, we all have the same goal in mind.a Democratic
president in 2009 and beyond.  And we are so very close to achieving that
goal.so when tensions start running high and you are thinking that the
Clinton or Obama supporter that you are arguing with can't get any uglier or
any more stupid, remember the goal and remember who the real opposition is.
Does anyone really want to wake up after election day in November and be
faced with the prospect of President McCain? 

 

Thanks to all of you for being Democrats and being supportive of TCDP.   We
look forward to your continued support. 

 

Democratically yours, 

 

Chris Elliott

Chair, TCDP

 

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TRAVIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, SATURDAY MARCH 29, 2008


TIME: Sign-in is begins at 7:30 a.m. and closes sharply at 10:15 a.m.

Convention convenes at 10:30 a.m.

PLACE: Travis County Exposition Center, Luedecke Arena, 7311 Decker Lane

The Travis County Democratic Party (TCDP) welcomes all Democrats to the 2008
County Convention for both Senate District 14 and the Travis County part of
Senate District 25.  Show your support for your candidate and elect
delegates to the state convention to be held in Austin June 6 and 7, 2008!

 

Because of the hundreds (and possibly thousands) of delegates and alternates
that we are expecting, TCDP strongly suggests that you arrive EARLY to sign
in.

 

Parking at the Expo Center is $5, which is less than the $7 that the Palmer
Events Center charged in 2006.

 

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VOLUNTEERS AND FOOD NEEDED

 

For the County Convention on March 28 to be successful, we need many, at
least 100, volunteers. 

 

To volunteer for the county convention, please contact TCDP Primary Election
Assistant, Lei Lani De Santiago at leilani at traviscountydemocrats.org  

 

The TCDP staff is working so hard around the clock that it is difficult to
even leave the office due to the number of visitors, calls and emails.  Any
donation of food and drink will be gratefully accepted.

 

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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 week of February 28 - March 5, 2007

 

New Sustaining Members

 

Frank Hayes

Ramey Ko

 

Sustaining Member Renewal

 

Jack Heffington

 

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.

 

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>
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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Saturday, March 8, 2007

 

YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting
TIME:  Saturday, March 8, 2007 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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Monday, March 10, 2007

Today is the last day to register to vote for the April 8, 2008 Primary
Runoff Election date.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2007

 

South Austin Democrats Meeting 

DATE:  Tuesday, March 11, 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. 

 

 

Lake Travis Democrats Meeting 

TIME:  Tuesday, March 11, 2007 at 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.  TCDP Assistant
Director Garry Brown will speak about the party's upcoming coordinated
campaign.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2007

 

West Austin Democrats Meeting 

TIME:  Wednesday, March 12, 2007 at 7:00pm
PLACE:  Howson Library, 2500 Exposition Blvd.

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

Please join West Austin Democrats for their monthly meeting. 

 

University Democrats Meeting 

TIME:  Wednesday, March 12, 2007 at 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, March 13, 2007

 

Capital Area Democratic Women Meeting 

DATE:  Thursday, March 13, 2008

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

CONTACT: Laurie Felker Jones at  cadw at cadw.org 

Please join Capital Area Democratic Women for their monthly meeting. 

 

Fundraiser for Tim Mahoney for ACC Board 

DATE: Thursday, March 13, 2008
TIME: 5:00pm-7:00pm
LOCATION: El Mercado Uptown, 1702 Lavaca
CONTACT: Guadalupe Sosa at 565-1649 or Tim at Tim4ACC.com  

The friends and supporters of Tim Mahoney invite you to join them as they
kick-off Tim's campaign for the Austin Community College Board of Trustees,
Place 1. The theme of Tim's campaign is "Education for All of Us." 

It will be El Mercado's regular happy hour and there will also be a buffet
until 6 pm that is free with a drink purchase, whether it be tea or
something else. 

You can visit Tim's website at www.timmahoney4acc.com
<http://www.timmahoney4acc.com/>  

 

TCDP CEC Meeting 

DATE:  Thursday, March 13, 2008

TIME: 6:00pm until business is concluded
PLACE: Commissioners' Courtroom, Granger Building, 11th and Guadalupe  

CONTACT:  TCDP at 477-7500 or info at traviscountydemocrats.org 

This is a statutory meeting of the Travis County Democratic Party County
Executive Committee to Canvass the Primary Results. All precinct chairs are
strongly encouraged to attend. Members of the public are welcome. 

There will also be a drawing to determine the order of the names as they
will appear on the primary runoff ballot.

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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 - hair 

 <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

leilani at traviscountydemocrats.org

 

Sarah Schattman - Primary Election Assistant

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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