Hello BROADS (Book Readers of a Democratic Slant),

Just wanted to check in and remind you that our next discussion will be this Thursday,  5/17. The meeting will be at my house 2508 Rosehill Ln -   It’s near Park and Coit (sort of behind the Haggard  library). We’ll be discussing:

The Fox Effect: How Roger Ailes Turned a Network into a Propaganda Machine.

I’m reading it and didn’t realize how coordinated their messaging was! Good discussion book.

Let’s plan on meeting by 6:30ish so we’ll have some social time before we can start discussing the book by 7 pm. REMEMBER . . . even if you haven’t read the book, you are more than welcome to come.  Come for the fellowship and to vent!

I’ll have tea and lemonade and a couple of bottles of wine.  Feel free to bring wine and/or an appetizer to share.

Also please bring any book suggestions for our next read.

Thanks, Diane Groves
214-227-3053

Texas Democratic Women of Collin County Presents:

An Evening at the Ballpark

Sunday, June 3rd
Dr. Pepper Ballpark, Frisco
6:00 PM
$20

Our Frisco Rough Riders will be hosting the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Kids can run the bases after the game!

The ticket price includes:

• a seat behind home plate (for the first 50 tickets sold, after 50 the tickets will be in a group somewhere as yet to be determined)
• a limited-edition Rough Riders hat
• all-you-can-eat food and drinks (hot dogs, brats, nachos, and Dr. Pepper products for the first hour and a half of the game)

Click here to purchase tickets online through Act Blue. Tickets will be available at the will-call window. Make sure to bring a photo ID.

To RSVP and mail a check instead of purchasing tickets on-line via Act Blue:

1. Fill out the on-line form below.
2. Mail a check to TDWCC Member Lori Kleinfield, 4560 Crown Ridge Dr., Plano 75024.
3. Pick up your tickets at the will-call window. Make sure to bring a photo ID.

Contributions are not tax-deductible. TDWCC is a registered Political Action Committee (PAC).

In lieu of our regular monthly April meeting, join us for a spirited debate between the two candidates for Democratic Party County Chair so you can make an informed decision to grow Democrats in Collin County during the Democratic primary elections. This event is sponsored by TDWCC along with CCGLA, Drinking Liberally – Plano, Muslim Caucus – Collin County, the Texas Democratic Men’s Club, and the Allen Democrats.

You can submit candidate questions and RSVP to gotv@tdwcc.org. Questions are due by April 10.

We will be in our regular location: Preston Ridge Campus of Collin College, 9700 Wade Blvd., Frisco, Texas, Founders Hall, Shawnee Room F148. Click for detailed maps.

Primaries, Caucuses, Conventions & Texas Politics… Everything You Ever Thought You Wanted To Know!

Join the Texas Democratic Women of Collin County on Thursday, April 5, 7-9 pm at Collin College – Frisco Campus, 9700 Wade Blvd., Building J, Rm. J113 for an evening of exciting discussion regarding the ever-changing Texas Primary and conventions!

• Learn how the new maps will affect you!
• Find out how you can become a delegate at the County Convention on April 21st without going to a precinct caucus! www.collindems.us
• Find out about the Primary Election scheduled for May 29th!

The session is free and open to the public – RSVP to events@tdwcc.org

Texas Democratic Women of Collin County Presents:

Movie Night at the Angelika

Celebrate Earth Month!  Get informed and inspired to save our planet and our neighborhood!

See Josh Fox’s acclaimed documentary Gasland, an entertaining way to learn about fracking and the dangers of gas drilling. Join us for a lively panel discussion after the movie, with Sharon Wilson of Earthworks Oil & Gas Accountability Project,  John McCall Jr. of the Dallas Gas Drilling Task Force, and Kathy Martin, civil engineer in gas and oil regulations.

Tuesday, April 10, Plano Angelika Theater, Shops at Legacy 7205 Bishop Rd, Plano TX 75024 6:00 – 9:30 PM Dessert and Coffee will be served before the movie including Kosher for Passover $25 ($15 for students)

The ticket price includes the movie, coffee, and dessert. The theater has a cash bar. You can purchase tickets in advance through Act Blue or by mailing a check.

Click here to purchase tickets online through Act Blue.

To RSVP and mail a check instead of purchasing tickets on-line via Act Blue:

1. Fill out the on-line form below.
2. Mail a check to TDWCC Member Lori Kleinfield, 4560 Crown Ridge Dr., Plano 75024.

Contributions are not tax-deductible. TDWCC is a registered Political Action Committee (PAC).

Save Texas Schools – State of Public Education in Texas
Speakers  Michael Messer and Leesa Moore will discuss the 2011 public education budget cuts. I’m sure we will discuss the action of the Texas Democratic Party today demanding Gov. Perry call a special legislative session for school funding.

Our monthly meeting is on Monday, February 27. Gather at 6:45pm, call to order at 7pm. We’re back in our regular meeting place – Collin College- Frisco, 9700 Wade Blvd, Founders Hall, Rm. F148.

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.

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.