[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, May 30 - Sunday, June 8, 2008

[Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter]

Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter 

Friday, May 30 - Sunday, June 8, 2008

 

Please note that the TCDP office will be closed at noon on Thursday, June 5
and all day on Friday, June 6 due to Texas Democratic State Convention
activities.

 

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IN THIS ISSUE 

 

- State Convention Update

- 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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STATE CONVENTION UPDATE

 

DATE:  June 5 - 7, 2008

PLACE:  Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St.

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

Thursday, June 5

7:00 pm Convention Kick-Off Reception Hilton Hotel- SOLD OUT!!!

 

Friday, June 6

7:30 am - 2:30 pm Credentials Distribution at the Convention Center

            Senate District 14 will pick up their credentials in Exhibit
Hall 5 located on the 

            corner of Red River and 4th Streets on the Hilton Hotel side of
the convention

center. 

 

Senate District 25 will pick up their credentials in Exhibit Hall 1 located
on the

corner of Cesar Chavez and Trinity Streets.

 

***Note:  Credentials will move to their respective senate district caucus
meeting 

rooms at 2:30 pm.

 

9:00 am Issue Caucus Meetings Convention Center- Anyone may attend any of
these issue caucus meetings.

            To see a list of caucus meetings and their times, please go to:

 
http://www.txdemocrats.org/the_party/caucus_and_training_schedule 

 

10:00 am Exhibit Hall opens Convention Center

 

3:00 pm - 5:00pm Senate District Caucus Meetings Convention Center

            Senate District 14 will meet in the Hilton Hotel, Salon F & G.

            Senate District 25 will meet in the convention center on Level
4, Room 18 A-D

            ***In all likelihood, senate districts will have to meet after
the convention 

            adjourns for the evening to finish conducting their business.***

 

6:00 pm Call to Order Convention Center

 

Saturday, June 7

7:30 am Credentials Distribution begins Convention Center

 

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-SOLD OUT!!!

 

9:30 am Workshops Convention Center

 

11:00 am Convention reconvenes Convention Center

 

For more information about proceedings of the senate district caucuses, how
to sign in for your credential, and other very important items, please go to
the following link:
http://www.txdemocrats.org/the_party/2008_TDP_State_Democratic_Convention/

 

A list of all SD14 and SD25 Delegates and Alternates are available on our
County 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.  Under www.traviscountydemocrats.org
<http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/>  look under 'State Delegates' in the
blue menu on the left hand side of the homepage.

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT CREDENTIALING:  All Delegates or Alternates will be
required to show some form of ID to receive their credential.  Forms of ID
acceptable under the Texas Elections Code for voting purposes are adequate.
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.  

 

BE AWARE THAT PARKING WILL BE DIFFICULT AND THERE WILL BE LONG LINES TO
RECEIVE YOUR CREDENTIAL.  IN ADDITION, THE SENATE DISTRICT CAUCUSES START
PROMPTLY AT 3:00 ON FRIDAY, JUNE 6.

 

PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PICK UP YOUR CREDENTIAL EARLY ENOUGH TO GO
THROUGH THE LINE AND ARRIVE AT YOUR SENATE DISTRICT CAUCUS AT LEAST 45
MINUTES BEFORE IT STARTS.  THAT WAY, DELEGATES WILL BE CHECKED IN AND
SEATED, READY TO CONDUCT BUSINESS STARTING AT 3:00.

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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 22 - May 28, 2008

 

New Sustaining Members

 

James Banks

Hope Buchanan

Ken Flippin

Constance George

Mary Gifford

Nancy Gore

David Henton

Victor Hinterlang

David Lange

Kevin Lewis

Robert Lewis

Amy & Jeff Lovaas

Kathy Mendola

Susanna Russell

Kent Stevens

Kamilla Stokes

Alice Van Zant

Katie Vitale

Edward Young

 

 

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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, May 31, 2008

 

Block Walking for Laura Morrison 

DATE: Saturday, May 31, 2008
TIME: 10:00am-2:00pm
LOCATION: Laura's Campaign HQ @ 7th & Lamar Blvd (just behind Compu-Sign in
Orange House)
CONTACT: Jean Stevens at lcmvolunteercoord at yahoo.com or 494-8685
WEBSITE: www.LauraForAustin.com

Please join Laura Morrison, candidate for City Council Place 4, for some fun
blockwalking in this runoff election (This is the only race on the ballot,
so we have to let the voters know there's an election) If you prefer, you
can also walk your precinct.

 

 

YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting 
DATE: Saturday, May 31, 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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Sunday, June 1, 2008

 

Block Walking for Laura Morrison 

DATE: Saturday, June 1, 2008
TIME: 1:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION: Laura's Campaign HQ @ 7th & Lamar Blvd (just behind Compu-Sign in
Orange House)
CONTACT: Jean Stevens at lcmvolunteercoord at yahoo.com or 494-8685
WEBSITE: www.LauraForAustin.com

Please join Laura Morrison, candidate for City Council Place 4, for some fun
blockwalking in this runoff election (This is the only race on the ballot,
so we have to let the voters know there's an election) If you prefer, you
can also walk your precinct.

 

SD25 Combined Pre-Caucus Meeting 

DATE:  Sunday, June 1, 2008
TIME:  2:00pm-5:00pm

LOCATION:  San Marcos City Activity Center, 501 E Hopkins Rd, San Marcos,
(512) 393-8280

A senate district wide pre-caucus meeting will be held on Sunday June 1st.
Hays County was picked since that's the central point for our SD25. Save the
date; this is the most important meeting you will need to attend before the
convention. Mock elections will be held for elected positions at this
meeting. All delegates and alternates are expected to attend.

Everyone who attends will be asked to make a contribution to help us
reimburse John and Zada Courage who put up the money for the facility
reservation. 

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Monday, June 2, 2008   

Today is the first day of early voting for Manor ISD Board and for the
runoff in the Place 4 Austin City Council election.

To see a list of early voting locations, please copy and paste the following
link into your browser:
http://www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/20080510/early.asp

EARLY VOTING RUNS THROUGH TUESDAY, JUNE 10!

And remember ***You can vote at any early voting location.  If you wait
until Election Day on June 14, you must vote at your precinct polling
location.  Because this is such a small election, many polling locations on
June 14 will be combined with other polling locations making it more
difficult to vote.  PLEASE VOTE EARLY!

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Tuesday, June 3, 2008

 

Capital Area Asian American Democrats and Stonewall Democrats of Austin have
canceled their meetings tonight.

 

 

 

Capital Area Progressive Democrats Meeting 

DATE: Tuesday, June 3, 2008 
TIME: 5:30pm
PLACE: AFL-CIO Building, 1106 Lavaca
CONTACT: Chuck King at 288-8390 or chair at capdemocrats.org 

Please join Capital Area Progressive Democrats for their monthly meeting the
first Tuesday of the month.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

 

Convention Pre-Party and Fundraiser for Veronica Gonzales 

DATE: Wednesday, June 4, 2008
TIME: 5:30pm-8:30pm
LOCATION: Saengerunnde Hall, 1607 San Jacinto
CONTACT: Ricardo at 956-212-8950

You are invited to a special state convention pre-party and fundraiser for
Veronica Gonzales, State Representative District 41 with special guest
Vallejo.

$20 donation suggested.
Sponsorships available.

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Thursday, June 5, 2008 - TCDP office closes at noon today.

 

State Democratic Executive Committee Meeting 

DATE:  Thursday, June 5th, 2008
TIME:  1:00 p.m.
LOCATION:  Hilton Austin Hotel located at 500 East 4th Street

State Democratic Executive Committee meeting. Agenda: receive pertinent
information about the Convention. We will also be hearing the report of the
Temporary Credentials Committee at this meeting and adopting the temporary
roll for the convention. 

For more information, please contact Abigail Joffrain at the Texas
Democratic Party office at 512-478-9800. 

 

TCDP State Convention Kickoff Happy Hour 

DATE: Thursday, June 5, 2008
TIME: 5:00pm-7:00pm
LOCATION: Hilton Hotel Bar and Lobby, 500 E. 4th St.
CONTACT: TCDP at 477-7500 or info at traviscountydemocrats.org

The Travis County Democratic Party is proud to serve as the host county
party for the 2008 state convention. Join us as we welcome delegates from
around the state to Austin.

 

Capital City Young Democrats Meeting 

DATE: Thursday, June 5, 2008
TIME: 6:00pm
PLACE: See the CCYD website for the location of this meeting
CONTACT: Kim Hokanson, 905-4493 or kimberlyhokanson at gmail.com 

Please join the Capital City Young Democrats for their monthly meetings the
first Thursday of the month. You are invited to visit their website at
www.capcityyoungdems.org . 

 

Texas Democratic Convention Kick-Off Reception - SOLD OUT!

DATE: Thursday, June 5, 2008
TIME: 7:00pm
LOCATION: Hilton, 500 East 4th Street
CONTACT: Texas Democratic Party at 478-9800 or yellowdog at txdemocrats.org 

Join your fellow democrats at a reception the evening before the start of
the State Convention.

 

Obama Party at the State Convention 

DATE: Thursday, June 5, 2008
TIME: 8:00pm-12:00am
LOCATION: Club DeVille, 900 Red River

Are you coming to (or will be in) Austin for the Texas Democratic Convention
- then you can not miss the Obama Party at the Texas Democratic Convention.

Come spend the evening partying with Obama supporters from across the state
of Texas. The finish line is close, celebrate winning Texas for Barack
Obama.

DJ DOJO will be mixing cool Obama music with mainstream tunes.

The event is in downtown Austin near the Convention Center. Easy access to
attend all the different parties going on. 

 

The Third Biennial Blogger's Caucus 

DATE: Thursday, June 5, 2008
TIME: 8:30pm-12:00am
LOCATION: The Cedar Door, 201 Brazos St.

Come and have a drink with the best and brightest from the Texas
Blogosphere. Meet your favorite bloggers! 

 

Democracy for Texas at Esther's Follies 

DATE: Thursday, June 5, 2008 

TIME: 10:00pm
PLACE: Esther's Follies, 525 E. 6th St.
CONTACT: Fran Vincent or Fran at DemocracyforTexas.org 

You are invited to join Democracy for Texas for their Grassroots Fundraiser
at Esther's Follies. 

Tickets are $30. Please copy and paste the following link into your browser
to buy tickets:
http://www.actblue.com/page/dft-esthers-tickets

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Friday, June 6, 2008-TCDP office closed all due to the Democratic state
convention.

Texas Democratic Party State Convention is held today in Austin.  Please see
information about the convention earlier in this newsletter.

Texas Coalition of Black Democrats Brunch 

DATE: Friday, June 6, 2008
TIME: 10:30am-11:45am
LOCATION: Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street
CONTACT: Daniel Clayton at 214-948-9378

The Texas Coalition of Black Democrats invite you to The "LIFT EVERY VOICE"
Brunch honoring the Original Tuskegee Airmen.

Tickets are $35.
Sponsorships available.

 

Rick Noriega's Convention Pachenga 

DATE: Friday, June 6, 2008
TIME: 4:30pm-6:30pm
LOCATION: Hilton, fourth floor, 500 East 4th Street
CONTACT: Laura Welch at 472-7425 or laura at ricknoriega.com

SENATOR KIRK WATSON

REPRESENTATIVE VALINDA BOLTON

REPRESENTATIVE DAWNNA DUKES

REPRESENTATIVE DONNA HOWARD

REPRESENTATIVE ELLIOTT NAISHTAT

REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE RODRIGUEZ 

AND REPRESENTATIVE MARK STRAMA

invite you to a Pachanga (that means party) in support of Rick Noriega,
Democratic Nominee for U.S. Senate! Heavy Appetizers and Cash Bar

Tickets $25
Sponsorship - Write or Raise $250

All sponsors will be listed on our event materials, receive tickets to a
private pre-reception and receive two drink tickets. To sign up for
sponsorship or to purchase your tickets, please visit Act Blue at
http://www.actblue.com/page/state_convention
or contact Laura Welch by email at laura at ricknoriega.com or by phone at
(512) 472-7425. 

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Saturday, June 7, 2008

 

Texas Democratic Party State Convention is held today in Austin.  Please see
information about the convention earlier in this newsletter.

 

 

Block Walking for Laura Morrison 

DATE: Saturday, June 7, 2008
TIME: 10:00am-2:00pm
LOCATION: Laura's Campaign HQ @ 7th & Lamar Blvd (just behind Compu-Sign in
Orange House)
CONTACT: Jean Stevens at lcmvolunteercoord at yahoo.com or 494-8685
WEBSITE: www.LauraForAustin.com

Please join Laura Morrison, candidate for City Council Place 4, for some fun
blockwalking in this runoff election (This is the only race on the ballot,
so we have to let the voters know there's an election) If you prefer, you
can also walk your precinct.

 

 

YellerDawg/Saturday Sages Democrats Meeting 
DATE: Saturday, June 7, 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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Sunday, June 8, 2008

 

Block Walking for Laura Morrison 

DATE: Saturday, June 8, 2008
TIME: 1:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION: Laura's Campaign HQ @ 7th & Lamar Blvd (just behind Compu-Sign in
Orange House)
CONTACT: Jean Stevens at lcmvolunteercoord at yahoo.com or 494-8685
WEBSITE: www.LauraForAustin.com

Please join Laura Morrison, candidate for City Council Place 4, for some fun
blockwalking in this runoff election (This is the only race on the ballot,
so we have to let the voters know there's an election) If you prefer, you
can also walk your precinct.

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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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