Volunteers needed

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Oct 112011
 
November 5, 2011
9:00 amto11:00 am

On Saturday, November 5, 2011, the Jack Ternan for Texas Senate and John Lingenfelder for Congress campaigns will canvass the homes of individuals who voted in both the 2008 and 2010 Democratic primaries. The campaigns will collect petition signatures and seek to activate local Democrats for 2012.  A candidate must either collect 500 petition signatures or pay a filing fee to appear on the March 2012 Democratic primary ballot. Jack and John would rather spend their campaign funds on voter outreach than fees, and they would appreciate your assistance with the petition drive.  Volunteers will gather at 9AM, and petitioning will likely last three hours.  If you are interested, please send an e-mail to communicate@jackternanforsenate.com.

 Posted by at 10:30 pm

Plano 4th of July Parade

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Jul 012011
 
July 4, 2011
8:15 amto10:00 am
8:15 amto10:00 am

From John Lingenfelder, running for US Congress:

Democrats from all over are proud Americans and will be a part of the celebration. Join me and other Democrats this Monday morning as we march in the big parade and celebrate America’s Independence.

We gather at the Plano ISD Admin Bldg (2700 W. 15th St – one block west of Vines) between 8:15 & 8:30am. The parade begins at 9:00am to wind its way from 15th Street to Parkhaven along Independence Parkway.

Do you have your “LINGENFELDER FOR CONGRESS” T-shirt from last year? Then be sure to wear it.

Our team will pass out bumper stickers and buttons to everyone along the parade route – It will be a great time and a fun time.

Let us know that we can count on you to be there and that you’re a LINGENFELDER FOR CONGRESS supporter and a supporter of all Democrats in Collin County!

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MONDAY AND SEEING YOU THERE!

John Lingenfelder
For U.S. Congress, Texas Third Congressional District
(972) 468-1127 (office)
(972) 345-8603 (cell)

 Posted by at 7:17 am

Message from President Barb Walters

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Jun 082011
 

In this email:

  • Make phone calls with OFA Tue and Thu
  • Drinking Liberally,  Fri. 6/10
  • North Texas Asian Democrats meeting, Mon 6/20
  • Plano City Council Runoff voting has begun
  • TDWCC monthly meetings
    • June – Panel on LGBT Issues
    • July – Thomas Ratliff, SBOE District 9

2012– You’ve seen what Texas Republicans have done to our state. If we lose 4 U.S. Senate seats, we lose a majority in Congress. That means  a possible end to Medicare, attacks on affordable healthcare, more big business tax cuts, continued erosion of women’s rights.  There will be open seats on the U.S. Supreme Court and it could turn totally conservative if we don’t have a senate majority. We can win in 2012 if we get busy now.  Organizing for America is in town. They are staffing the DPCC on Tuesdays and Thursdays and need help making phone calls. They’ve got the numbers, the scripts, the plan – you’d be calling Democrats. How about it? Can you spare some time each week? They are there afternoon through evening. You can drop in or send your name to me and I’ll pass it on. Click for more info.

Drinking Liberally, Friday, June 10,  6:30 pm at Rugby House, 8604 Preston Rd. (121 and Preston)

The North Texas Asian Democrats will host an education forum on Monday, June 20, at 7:00 p.m.  “Crisis in Education –How will the Teas Legislation Affect your Family?” Speaker Tanya Tarr, Director of Legislative and Political Mobilization with the TX American Federation of Teachers. At Maxim’s restaurant, 310 Terrace Dr. Richardson, 75081.

Plano City Council Runoff – Early Voting is on now and Election Day is Sat. June 18. There is a lot at stake in the decision between Pat Gallagher and Greg Myer. TDWCC doesn’t endorse candidates in nonpartisan races, but many of our members have an opinion if you would like to contact them.

TDWCC General Meetings are the 4th Monday of the month — June and July will be very informative –please join us.
Mon. June 27, in honor of Pride month, TDWCC will host a panel on LGBT issues moderated by Jeanne Rubin.
Panel will be:

o   Elizabeth Lopez, Board Member Equality Texas
o   Dawnetta Miller, Founder Collin County Gay & Lesbian Alliance
o   Lisa Thomas, President Stonewall Democrats of Tarrant County
o   Rosemarie Odom, Founder of Community Unity Respect Education (AIDS education and awareness).

We begin at 6:45 pm at Collin College – Frisco campus – there is a room change for this one meeting – same campus, the L Building, Rm L135. We will have signs up to lead you there.

Mon. July 25, our speaker will be Thomas Ratliff, State Board of Education. District 9. We will find out what’s going on with the SBOE and get his take on the state of education in Texas.   Note: Due to redistricting all seats will be up for re-election in Nov. 2012.

Meeting begins at 6:45 pm at Collin College – Frisco campus – back to our usual room in Founders Hall, Rm F148.

Let’s go!

Barb Walters, TDWCC President
president@tdwcc.org
214-477-5183
www.tdwcc.org

Educate Activate Elect

 Posted by at 10:19 pm

Ask your state senator to vote for anti-bullying State House Bill 1942

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May 202011
 

The Anti-Bullying House Bill 1942, the consensus, bipartisan product of the House Public Education Committee was successfully voted out of the Senate Education Committee Thursday evening on a vote of 6-0.

HB 1942 was just added to the Senate Intent Calendar for Saturday, May 21st.

HB 1942 could be passed by the full Senate on Saturday, May 21st.

Ask your state senator to vote for anti-bullying State House Bill 1942.

 Posted by at 10:49 pm

Message from President Barb Walters

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May 182011
 

Here are some ideas to keep your political activism going!

  1. Check back here frequently for current events.
  2. Come to our meeting next Monday night, May 23, to educate and activate! Dr. Adams will speak on children in Texas and their health and well-being. More details.
  3. Answer our survey to give us your feedback and ideas.
  4. Use Facebook to make Democratic friends, to become a fan of TDWCC, to check out news that others share on important issues.
  5. Subscribe and read emails from political groups to keep informed – TX Democrats, Planned Parenthood, Texas Freedom Network, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Public Citizen, etc. – there are so many of them focusing on different issues and good causes. Many offer you ideas for action (e.g. signing petitions). I’d like to think that the petitions I sign make a difference.
  6. Donate – locally, statewide, nationally. I realize everyone is asking and that we all need to watch our budgets, but giving money does make a difference toward funding progressive change.

Hope to see you Monday!

Barb Walters, TDWCC President
president@tdwcc.org

 Posted by at 9:13 am
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