TDWCC http://www.tdwcc.org Texas Democratic Women of Collin County Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:06:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Book club meeting Feb 16 http://www.tdwcc.org/2012/01/31/book-club-meeting-feb-16/ http://www.tdwcc.org/2012/01/31/book-club-meeting-feb-16/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:06:23 +0000 admin http://www.tdwcc.org/?p=1545 February 16, 20126:45 pmto9:00 pm

Hi All,

Just wanted to send out a “Save the Date” reminder that our BROADS book club will be meeting Feb 16 – (3rd Thursday, every 3 months).

The book club will be at my house again, 2508 Rosehill LN, Plano, TX near Park and Coit… Right Behind Haggard Library.

We’ll be discussing “Here Comes Trouble: Stories From My Life” by Michael Moore

Let’s plan on meeting by 6:45ish so we can start discussing the book by 7:00. Remember – even if you haven’t read the book, please come for the good discussions.

I have 5 bottles of wine left over from last time so no one needs to bring wine and I’ll have tea and water too. Feel free to bring a snack to share if you’d like.

Also, please bring a book suggestion for our next read.

Thanks and I’ll send out another reminder a little closer.

Diane Groves
214-227-3053

]]> http://www.tdwcc.org/2012/01/31/book-club-meeting-feb-16/feed/ 0 Voter ID/redistricting updates http://www.tdwcc.org/2012/01/25/voter-idredistricting-updates/ http://www.tdwcc.org/2012/01/25/voter-idredistricting-updates/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:41:07 +0000 admin http://www.tdwcc.org/?p=1540 Michael Handley, who spoke about the Voter ID law and redistricting at our meeting on Monday, sent along these links for more information:

Collin Dem News Voter Photo ID FAQ page

Collin Dem News article on A.G. Abbott’s Expedited Complaint for Declaratory Judgment on the voter ID law filed n DC District court

Collin Dem News article on redistricting

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All those in favor, say “aye”

. . . to Parliamentary Procedure Training

Equip yourself with a solid understanding of Robert’s Rules of Order
with
TDP Certified Trainer, George Nassar, Registered Parliamentarian

Choose one session:

Monday evening, January 30, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Collin College Spring Creek Campus, Rm I229 (second floor)

Or
Saturday afternoon, February 4, 11:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Collin College Spring Creek Campus, Rm B224

RSVP to events@tdwcc.org

If you plan to attend (and possibly chair) a precinct convention on Primary election evening, or if you plan to be a delegate to the county, state and national conventions, you will need to know the basic rules of order.  Here’s your chance! RSVP now.

Suggested donation = $5 to cover costs, pay at the door

Click here to download a flyer to print or email.

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Monday January 23 is our first General Meeting of 2102. Join us at the Preston Ridge Campus of Collin College, 9700 Wade Blvd Frisco, Texas. The meeting is in Founders Hall, Room F230. This is the same building but a different room from our usual meeting place. Meet at 6:45, call to order at 7:00. As always there will be refreshments and time to socialize.

Program will include:

  • Election of officers
  • Plans for 2012
  • Redistricting
  • Texas Primary
  • Voter ID bill

Remember it is time to update your membership! You can do so online. You’ll need to have a 2012 membership to vote on officers. You can also renew at the meeting via check.

If you have an old cell phone, bring it to the meeting to be recycled.

]]> http://www.tdwcc.org/2012/01/12/january-meeting-jan-23/feed/ 0 Far North Dallas Democrats fundraiser Jan 18 http://www.tdwcc.org/2011/12/26/far-north-dallas-democrats-fundraiser-jan-18/ http://www.tdwcc.org/2011/12/26/far-north-dallas-democrats-fundraiser-jan-18/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:58:45 +0000 admin http://www.tdwcc.org/?p=1502 January 18, 20127:00 pmto9:00 pm

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The state-wide TDW Convention is February 24-26 in Austin. The heart of the convention is Saturday, February 25, and it’s possible to attend just for the day. The annual business meeting starts at 9am Saturday morning and after that, there will be workshops to attend. If you register before February 15, the one-day registration cost is only $35.  Click here for more information and a registration form. You can also register via Act Blue.

]]> http://www.tdwcc.org/2011/12/22/state-tdw-convention-feb-24-26-in-austin/feed/ 0 Thinking about running for state-wide TDW board? http://www.tdwcc.org/2011/12/22/thinking-about-running-for-state-wide-tdw-board/ http://www.tdwcc.org/2011/12/22/thinking-about-running-for-state-wide-tdw-board/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:55:27 +0000 admin http://www.tdwcc.org/?p=1486 If you’re thinking about running for the state-wide TDW board, click here for more information.

]]> http://www.tdwcc.org/2011/12/22/thinking-about-running-for-state-wide-tdw-board/feed/ 0 Holiday party Dec 13 at Breadwinners http://www.tdwcc.org/2011/11/30/holiday-party-dec-13-at-breadwinners/ http://www.tdwcc.org/2011/11/30/holiday-party-dec-13-at-breadwinners/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:59:17 +0000 admin http://www.tdwcc.org/?p=1482 December 13, 20116:30 pmto9:00 pm

Celebrate the holidays with Texas Democratic Women at our last event of 2011.
Join us for dinner at Breadwinners Bakery Bistro on
Tuesday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m.
4021 Preston Rd. Plano 75093

Order from a limited menu of eight delicious items ranging in price from $13 – $18.
Vegetarian options will be available.
We will draw for some fun prizes!

In the spirit of the holiday, we ask you to bring a donation for the Samaritan Inn,
a shelter for families in need in Collin County.

They are in urgent need of baby monitors and 13 gallon trash bags,
household items such as cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels and soap are greatly appreciated.
Toiletries are also needed, such as shampoo, razors, deodorant, etc.

RSVP by December 9th to Alicia at programs@tdwcc.org

]]> http://www.tdwcc.org/2011/11/30/holiday-party-dec-13-at-breadwinners/feed/ 0 Vote for the next selection for book club http://www.tdwcc.org/2011/11/19/vote-for-the-next-selection-for-book-club/ http://www.tdwcc.org/2011/11/19/vote-for-the-next-selection-for-book-club/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:57:54 +0000 admin http://www.tdwcc.org/?p=1478 Thanks to all who came out last evening — what a fun discussion!  I love being around all you smart women.

A special thanks to Diane Groves for hosting.  And a big, happy “welcome back” to Kim Adams.

Here are the books we discussed for our next get-together (February 2012).  Please look over the suggestions and get your vote back to me by Monday, 11/28.  I’ll then send out the choice.

Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy

Pearls, Politics, and Power: How Women Can Win and Lead

The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism

Here Comes Trouble: Stories from My Life

Back to Work: Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy

The Dictator’s Handbook: Why Bad Behavior is Almost Always Good Politics

As mentioned last evening, I’ll be turning over the running of the book club to Diane Groves’ capable hands.  She’ll be heading up TDWCC’s social events starting January 2012.

If you have any questions/comments, let me know.

Cheers,
Lynn Wolfe

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