Organizing by Tanya Tarr, Director, Legislative and Political Mobilization at Texas AFT.

Tanya Tarr spoke about grassroots organizing via retail politics, social events, and social networking.  She emphasized the importance of maintaining lists of contacts so you have a place to start when you’re ready to find volunteers and money for the next campaign you’re supporting.  Don’t be afraid to ask for money, and once someone gives you money, don’t be afraid to tap that person as a volunteer.  When someone gives you money, it’s a show of interest.  We as women have great power as messengers.  Let’s use it!

Slides of her presentation can be found at SlideShare.

President Barb Walters said that many people have asked about Democratic resources.  She recommends you bookmark the Texas Party and County Party websites to keep informed and active.

Training Webinars: http://www.txdemocrats.org/2009-webinars/

Convention System: http://www.txdemocrats.org/2010-Convention/

Election Law Training for the March 2nd Primary, given by DPCC:

Thursday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Collin College Spring Creek Campus, Classroom B124
(Campus located east of Jupiter on Spring Creek Parkway in Plano)

Friday, February 26th at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Collin College Central Park Campus, Classroom LLA 241
(In the new McKinney library building at the McKinney campus north of 380 and west of 75)

Saturday, February 27th at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Collin College Spring Creek Campus, Classroom BB106
(Campus located east of Jupiter on Spring Creek Parkway in Plano)

Online Training Option: Texas Secretary of State Online Poll Worker Training.  The training  provided by the Secretary of State can be accessed at www.texaspollworkertraining.com.