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DPCC Labor Day Open House & Cookout

September 2, 2010 in Local Events, Upcoming Events | No comments

September 6, 2010
5:00 pmto7:30 pm

On Monday, September 6th, the Democratic Party of Collin County will host a Labor Day Open House & Cookout from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Party Headquarters, located 3 lights east of 75 at 2504 K Avenue, Suite 200, in Plano. The office is on the back side of the building with the Shell Food Mart at the NE corner of Park and K Avenue. (Click here for a map).

Grilled burgers and hot dogs will be provided, along with fixings and condiments, water and sodas. Though not required, you are welcome to bring a side dish, chips, or dessert.

Please email Jamie Ramirez, Social and Events Committee Chair at social@collindems.us, to coordinate what, if anything you’d like to bring, or to volunteer to help set up for the event. Also an RSVP will help DPCC get an estimate of how much food to provide.

The party office has recently undergone a transformation, and during your visit, you can get a better idea of what the Democratic Party of Collin County is up to this election season.

Smith/Lingenfelder Meet & Greet

September 1, 2010 in Activate, GOTV, Local Events, Upcoming Events | No comments

September 25, 2010
6:30 pmto10:00 pm

The John Lingenfelder and David Smith campaigns are hosting a Meet & Greet for both candidates on September 25 at Taste of the Islands in Plano.

David Smith/John Lingenfelder Dinner

Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment

August 14, 2010 in Local Events, TDWCC Events, Upcoming Events

August 28, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. This momentous event occurred on August 26, 1920, after 70 years of struggle by the suffragists.
Andrea White, wife of Mayor White, candidate for Texas Governor, will share her thoughts on the importance of the women’s vote on Sat. Aug 28, from 10 a.m. – noon at Haggard Park in downtown Plano.

This will be a family event – free and open to the public. We will have frozen snacks, drinks, face painting for the kids, a ladies Barbershop Quartet and more.

This event is co-sponsored with the North Dallas Texas Democratic Women.

Flyer

Apply to City of Plano Boards & Commissions

August 2, 2010 in Local Events, Upcoming Events

August 21, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
August 26, 2010
6:00 pmto7:00 pm

Equality Project Training

August 1, 2010 in LGBT, Local Events, Upcoming Events

August 14, 2010
10:00 amto1:00 pm

Equality Project Training, Global Peace Factory Coffee Bar, 1377 Legacy Dr (at State Highway 121), Frisco. Due to the success and demand of the first Equality Project training in Frisco, another one is being held. If you weren’t able to attend the first time around, now is your chance!  Click for more info. TDWCC is one of the sponsors of this event hosted by Equality Texas.


Health Care Committee of Collin County meeting

August 1, 2010 in Educate, Local Events, Upcoming Events

August 3, 2010
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

The Health Care Committee of Collin County is meeting in Collin College’s McKinney Confernce, 2200 W. University Dr., McKinney, across from the clock tower, in room D106-Section B. HCCC will host a Panel Discussion on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. This Educational Forum will provide some of the latest information and services for those needing support with Autism Spectrum Disorders (including Asbergers Syndrome), intellectual disabilities and related conditions.

Thursday night phonebanks

August 1, 2010 in GOTV, Local Events, Upcoming Events

August 5, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm
August 12, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm
August 19, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm
August 26, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm

Thursday night is the TDWCC-sponsored phonebank night at the DPCC headquarters, 2504 K Ave., Suite 200, Plano.

We will be at DPCC from 6-9pm calling voters for the all-important task of voter identification! If you plan to attend, please bring a laptop, as resources will be quite limited.

No experience necessary.  If you can dial a phone, you can help.

Bill White for Texas phone banking opportunity

July 11, 2010 in Elect, GOTV, Local Events, Upcoming Events

July 15, 2010
5:30 pmto9:00 pm

Bill White’s campaign is holding a phone banking event on Thursday, 5:30 -9pm. The event is casual, so you are welcome to come and go at your convenience. Please come with a charged cell phone and a laptop. If you do not have a laptop, that’s okay. Please bring a friend!

RSVP on Facebook or on Bill White’s website.

DPCC GOTV campaign

July 11, 2010 in GOTV, Local Events, Upcoming Events

July 12, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm
July 13, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm
July 14, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm
July 15, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm
July 16, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm
July 17, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm

The Democratic Party of Collin County will be conducting a massive GOTV (Get Out the Vote) campaign starting now.

Phone banks start Monday evening, July 12, 6-9pm, and will operate 6 nights a week with blockwalking once or twice a month.

Training for all activities will be provided.

Are you able to commit to a minimum of one night a week ?

Come to the DPCC office Monday-Thursday anytime from 6-9 to find out more information. The office is located at 2504 K Avenue, Suite 200, Plano TX 75074. Or email phones@collindems.us to volunteer for a place on the schedule.  No experience in a phone bank is necessary, and training, drinks, and snacks will be provided.

To make this successful, we need all Democrats, your friends, relatives, children, (and pets!) to pitch in and help.

This is your chance to get involved and turn Collin County blue.

To sign up or find out more information on other volunteer opportunities, send an email to GOTV@collindems.us.

Independence Day Parade photos

July 4, 2010 in Local Events

Parade Pic I

Independence Day Parade, 2010, Plano, TX

Texas Democratic Women joined other Democrats and candidates in Collin County to walk in the annual Independence Day Parade in Plano, TX, Saturday morning, July 3. The crowd was large and friendly despite the rainy weather. Many parade watchers expressed their support for Bill White and the other Democratic candidates.  Some members also went to the Grand Opening of Bill White’s campaign office in Dallas on Forest Lane and Inwood. Mayor White spoke enthusiastically to a packed house.

Parade Pic II

Bill White float in the parade

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