[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, May 9 - Friday, May 16, 2008

[Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter]

Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter 

Friday, May 9 – Friday, May 16, 2008

 

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IN THIS ISSUE 

 

- Message from TCDP Staff

- May 10 Election for Austin City Council, ACC Board, and Independent School
Districts

- Travis County State Delegation Information Meeting and TCDP Coordinated
Campaign 

   Kickoff on May 17

- State Convention Update

- Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

- Mark Strama Campaign Academy

- 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 STAFF

 

We have been honored to serve under the Chairmanship of Chris Elliott for
the past four years.  As Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, Chris
was always accessible and supportive to us and to all Democrats.  We will
miss him greatly.

 

On Tuesday evening, May 13 the Travis County Democratic Party invites you to
a fun, fundraising event as we thank Chris Elliot for his great service to
the County!  This will be held at the lovely Old Schoolhouse here in East
Austin built in 1876.  Jimmy LaFave will be our musical guest along with
many of our Democratic Elected Officials, Candidates and Special Guests as
we pay tribute to Chris.

 

Even though we are sad to see Chris leave, we are excited to be working with
the new Chair of the Party, Andy Brown.  He has hit the ground running as we
are starting our Democratic Coordinated Campaign earlier than ever before.
Travis County Democrats are lucky to have him aboard.

 

See you Tuesday!

 

Democratically yours,

 

Elizabeth Yevich, TCDP Executive Director

Garry Brown, TCDP Assistant Director

 

 

DATE: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 
TIME: 6:00-9:00pm
LOCATION: “The Old School” (http://www.theoldschool-austin.com/), 1604 East
11th Street at the top of the State Cemetery
CONTACT: Susan Harry at 542-9744 or susan at susanharry.com 

Featuring special musical guest Jimmy LaFave. 

General Admission: $35
Current TCDP Sustaining Members: $15.
Current TCDP Finance Council Members: Free. 

Sponsorship Levels
Host $1000: Tickets for 12 and prominent listing on event sponsor board
Patron $500: Tickets for 8 and listing on event sponsor board
Friend $250: Tickets for 4 and listing on event sponsor board
Supporter $100: Tickets for 2 and listing on event sponsor board

Checks should be written out to the Travis County Democratic Party and
mailed to P.O. Box 684263, Austin, Texas 78768

Or make a credit card contribution at: www.traviscountydemocrats.org
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/>  and click on ‘donations’

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MAY 10 ELECTION FOR AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL, ACC BOARD AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
BOARDS

 

The endorsements on the TCDP web site 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 is available off our web-site at:
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=1389&db=current_is
sues>
http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/fullstory.php?artid=1389&db=current_iss
ues

 

Many city council campaigns have contacted the TCDP to add calendar entries
to our web site requesting volunteers for the final days of their campaigns.
If you are interested in volunteering for any of these candidates, please
contact their campaigns.  

 

Robin Cravey               Jennifer Kim                 Laura Morrison
Randi Shade

482-8500                     281-687-2441             494-VOTE
391-6290

 

Election Night Parties:

Robin Cravey- Uncle Billy's Brew and Que, 1530 Barton Springs

Jennifer Kim- Opal Divine’s, 3601 S. Congress Ave.

Laura Morrison- Waterloo Ice House, 600 Lamar Blvd.

Randi Shade- Galaxy Café, 1000 West Lynn

 

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TRAVIS COUNTY STATE DELEGATION INFORMATION MEETING AND TCDP COORDINATED
CAMPAIGN KICKOFF ON SATURDAY, MAY 17

 

State Convention Informational Meeting 

DATE: Saturday, May 17
TIME: 10:00am-12:00pm
PLACE: Mary E. Branch Auditorium/Gymnasium, on the Huston-Tillotson
University Campus, 900 Chicon

The Travis County Democratic Party (TCDP) invites all delegates and
alternates to the state Democratic convention to an informational meeting
about the upcoming June Texas Democratic Party Convention.

After this meeting, please join the TCDP for the kick off of our 2008
Coordinated Campaign at Nuevo Leon Restaurant at 1501 E. 6th Street!  Only 5
blocks away!

TCDP Democratic Coordinated Campaign Kick-Off 

DATE: Saturday, May 17, 2008
TIME: 1:00pm
LOCATION: Nuevo Leon Restaurant, 1501 East 6th Street
CONTACT: Andy Brown at andy at keeptravisblue.com 

Please join Andy Brown, newly elected Travis County Democratic Party Chair,
and your fellow democrats to kick-off the 2008 Travis County Democratic
Party Coordinated Campaign.

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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— TICKETS ARE CLOSE TO
SELLING OUT.  ORDER YOURS TODAY!

 

Friday, June 6

7:30 am Credentials Distribution begins Convention Center—NOTE THE NEW TIME!

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

7:30 am Credentials Distribution begins Convention Center—NOTE THE NEW TIME!

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-- TICKETS ARE CLOSE TO SELLING
OUT.  ORDER YOURS TODAY!

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
www.txdemocrats.org ................. Also, same site 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/

 

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

 

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT CREDENTIALING:  As of the latest information from the
Texas Democratic Party, you will be required to show some form of ID to
receive your credential.  The same rules for showing your ID to vote will
apply to receiving your credential.  The following are forms that you can
show to receive your credential: voter registration card, driver’s license
or any official photo ID, birth certificate, United States citizenship
papers or passport, a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement or
other official document that shows the name and address of the voter.

 

If you know anyone who is attending the state convention from out of town,
the Clinton and Obama campaigns have set up contact information to assist
people looking for housing or for those of you willing to house delegates or
alternates at your home.

 

Clinton

512-477-5551 

Texastravel at hillaryclinton.com 

Texashousing at hillaryclinton.com

 

Obama

http://www.texansforobama.com/housing 

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STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE

The National Association of Letter Carriers, in conjunction with the United
States Postal Service, will be collecting non-perishable food items on
Saturday, May 10 to help families in need in our community.

You can help by placing your food donation at your mailbox on May 10 before
you letter carrier arrives.  It will be taken to the Post Office and then
delivered to the local food bank at 8201 S. Congress Ave.  Please do not
include items that have expired or those in glass containers.

With the rising cost of food items, families are in need more than ever.
Please give what you can this Saturday.

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MARK STRAMA CAMPAIGN ACADEMY

Campaign Academy brings together college and high school students to learn
the nuts and bolts of a grassroots political campaign - and to put what they
learn into practice.  Following an intensive, two-day training "boot camp"
at the beginning of the program, the students become an integral part of the
campaign for the remainder of the summer, supporting all aspects of the
campaign's field, communications, fundraising, and internet strategies.  

Daily lunch speakers visit with the students and provide them exposure to
every dimension of politics and government.  Lunch speakers include current
and former elected officials, journalists, policy experts, academics,
political consultants, and bloggers.  This summer, for the first time,
Campaign Academy will operate throughout Travis County, providing support
not only to my campaign but to the entire Democratic ticket in Travis
County. 

For more information:  www.markstrama.com/campaignacademy
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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 May 1 – May 7, 2008

 

New Sustaining Members

 

Shelly Brisbin

David Kobierowski

 

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.

 

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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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Friday, May 9, 2008

 

Volunteer for your favorite city council candidate.  Contact information for
the campaigns that have contacted TCDP is listed earlier in this newsletter.

 

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Saturday, May 10, 2008

 

May 10 Elections for city council, ACC Board, and independent school
districts.  Please vote at your precinct polling location.  To see a list of
locations:

http://www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/20080510/polls.asp 

 

Many city council campaigns have contacted the TCDP to add calendar entries
to our web site requesting volunteers for the final days of their campaigns.
If you are interested in volunteering for any of these candidates, please
contact their campaigns.  

 

Robin Cravey               Jennifer Kim                 Laura Morrison
Randi Shade

482-8500                     281-687-2441             494-VOTE
391-6290

 

And please visit our web calendar for election night parties of those
campaigns that contacted the TCDP.

 

 

 

YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting 
DATE: Saturday, May 10, 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.

 

 

 

Democrats of Comal County Gala Event 

DATE:  Saturday, May 10, 2008
TIME:  6:00pm
LOCATION:  New Braunfels Civic Center

CONTACT: Sandra Kurtin at skurtin at earthlink.net 

Please join the Democrats of Comal County for the first Annual Bob Krueger
Public Service Award in recognition of his service to humanity. Bob is a
lifetime resident of New Braunfels and the only person from Comal County
ever to serve as a Texas Railroad Commissioner, U.S. Congressman, U.S.
Senator, and U.S. Ambassador. A lifetime Democrat, his service transcended
partisanship and nationality. He not only defended the interests and values
of Americans but helped create bonds with Mexico, Burundi, and Botswana
through his service as ambassador.

Four donation categories are available -- Founder $1,000, Sustainer $500,
Patron $250, Friend $100. 

Founders and Sustainers will receive eight complimentary tickets to the
event and a specially designated dining table; Patrons will receive four
tickets; Friends will receive two tickets. 

All Hosts will receive an autographed copy of 'From Bloodshed to Hope in
Burundi: Our Embassy Years During Genocide' by Bob and Kathleen Krueger with
an introduction by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

 

Farewell Party for Outgoing Chair Chris Elliott tonight!  Please see
information about this event at the beginning of this newsletter.

 

 

 

Commissioner Ron Davis Annual Birthday Fundraiser 

DATE: Tuesday May 13
TIME: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Threadgill's World Headquarters, 301 W Riverside Dr.

CONTACT: Alfred Stanley at astanley at astanley.com or 535-1235



Suggested donation: $25

Please join Travis County Commissioner Ron Davis at Threadgill's for a
catfish dinner, music, great company, and, of course, birthday cake.

Sponsorships: $1000, $500, $250, $125

 

 

Lake Travis Democrats Meeting 

DATE: Tuesday, May 13, 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. 

 

 

Texas Freedom Network Presents Rev. Jim Wallis 

DATE: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
TIME: 7:00 pm 
LOCATION: First United Methodist Church, 1201 Lavaca St.
CONTACT: Texas Freedom Network at 322-0545 

The Texas Freedom Network is proud to present an evening with Rev. Jim
Wallis author of The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith & Politics in a
Post-Religious Right America. 

What would it take to end extreme poverty, to address climate change, to
create peace? 

Rev. Wallis believes a Great Awakening is upon us. In his evening lecture,
he will explain how to build a social movement that will renew the values of
love, justice and community in Texas. 

Rev. Wallis will be available to sign copies of his book after the lecture. 

COST: $5.00 per seat Call TFN at 322-0545 to reserve your seat today. 

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

 

West Austin Democrats Meeting 

DATE: Wednesday, May 14, 2008
TIME: 7:00pm
PLACE: Howson Library, 2500 Exposition Blvd.
CONTACT: Suzy Reid at 474-2696 or info at westaustindemocrats.org 

Please join West Austin Democrats for their monthly meeting. 

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Thursday, May 15, 2008

 

Black Austin Democrats Meeting 

DATE: Thursday, May 15, 2008
TIME: 6:00pm
PLACE: Judge Richard Scott’s office, 1811 Springdale Rd. #110
CONTACT: Dr. Fred McGhee at president at blackaustindemocrats.org 

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
www.traviscountydemocrats.org <http://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:  www.traviscountydemocrats.org <http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/>


E-mail:  info at traviscountydemocrats.org                 


Andy Brown – Chair 

chair at traviscountydemocrats.org                


Elizabeth Yevich – Executive Director 

elizabeth at traviscountydemocrats.org                 


Garry Brown - Assistant Director 

garry 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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