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February 2, 2011 DCDP Weekly Roundup
Democratic news from Dallas County and beyond.
Next Tuesday: DCDP Executive Committee Meeting
 

The Dallas County Executive Committee will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, February 8, at 6:30 PM, at the Communication Workers of America Hall, at 1408 N. Washington at Bryan, Dallas. The Executive Committee consists of the County Chair, County Secretary, and all Precinct Chairs in the county. While other Democrats are free to observe without voting, seating and parking may be limited.

At this meeting, Precinct Chairs will caucus by state House districts to select one or two members from each district to serve on the DCDP Advisory Council. Only Precinct Chairs are eligible to vote. Only Precinct Chairs or SDEC members from a House district may be chosen as members of the Advisory Council for that district.
The Big Buy: Tom DeLay's Stolen Congress
 

With redistricting hot on the burners again, and the principal perpetrator now sentenced to prison, here's a timely chance to see or see again this documentary from the power grab, The Big Buy: Tom DeLay's Stolen Congress.

When: Tuesday, February 8- 7:30 PM

Where: The Texas Theater, 231 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75208
In Memory: Bill Wiseman
 

Bill Wiseman of Garland passed away last week at the age of 81. He was a retired Dallas County Deputy Sheriff and had been a Democratic nominee for County Commissioner and Sheriff in Dallas County. He was the first law enforcement officer in the Texas School Book Depository after the Kennedy Assassination. Services were held last Friday at Eastgate Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Cecile (a Democratic nominee for Tax Assessor-Collector in Dallas County), three children,six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Upcoming Meetings And Events
 

(For the latest updates on local events, and links to more info about these, always check the DCDP website Calendar.)

Saturday, February 5:

  • Park Cities / Central Dallas Democrats (10 :30 AM, Dallas Public Library Oak Lawn, 4100 Cedar Springs Rd, Dalla)
 
Tuesday, February 8:
  • Reception for Judge Gena Slaughter Business Attire. RSVP by email to theletot AT gmail.com. (5:30 to 7:30 PM, The Porch, 2912 N. Henderson Avenue, Dallas)
 
  • Reception for Judge Tena Callahan (5:30 - 7:30 PM, The Original Market Diner, 4434 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas)
  • Dallas County Democratic Party Executive Committee Meeting (6:30 PM, CWA Hall, 1408 N. Washington at Bryan, Dallas)
  • PVL - A New Era (6:30 PM, Thurgood Marshall Rec Center, 5150 Mark Trail, Dallas)
  • Dallas County Young Democrats (6:30 PM, Brooklyn's Jazz, 1701 S Lamar St., Dallas)
  • The Big Buy: Tom DeLay's Stolen Congress (7:30 PM, The Texas Theater, 231 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas)
Wednesday, February 9:
  • Dallas Drinking Liberally (7 PM, Libertine Bar, 2101 Greenville Ave., Dallas)
Thursday, February 10:
  • Reception honoring our new Dallas County Judge and newly elected and re-elected Civil District Judges Complimentary Beverages and Hors d'oeuvres. Complimentary Valet Parking. (5:30 - 7:30 PM, Lakewood Country Club, 6430 Gaston Avenue, Dallas)
Saturday, February 12:
  • Dallas Stonewall Young Democrats 2011 Annual Fundraiser Guest Speaker Jessica Farrar, State Representative of District 148 & Chair of the House Democratic caucus. Open bar, music by a live DJ, hors d'oeuvres. See this page. (The home of Mark Sadlek & Steve Habgood, Kessler Park, Dallas)
Thursday, February 17:
  • Reception for Judge Dan Patterson Beverages and Light Fare. (5 - 7 PM, Barley House, 5612 SMU Boulevard, Dallas)
Wednesday, February 23:
  • Fundraiser for Judge D'Metria Benson (6 - 8 PM, Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Ave., Dallas)
 

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