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The Dallas Democratic Forum presents Recession Over: What's Holding Us Back? A distinguished panel of experts discuss our current Texas and national economic situation from various perspectives. With Chris Griffin, CEO & Managing Partner, 4G Companies, Daniel Healy, Managing Partner, Civitas Capital Management, Fred Newbury, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, Richland College, Devin Phillips, Managing Partner, Hayman Municipal Strategies, LLC, Shelley Kofler - Moderator, KERA News Director. Wednesday, February 16, 2011 The Belo Mansion -- Ross and Olive 11:30 am Registration/Buffet 12:00 Noon Program 2011 Patron & Sustaining Members of the Forum -- Free 2011 Regular Forum Members -- $25 Non Forum Members -- $35 RSVP by email to wdgriggs AT yahoo.com Voice Mail: 214-855-7151 |
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Hear The Progressive Center's plans for 2011 and beyond at a fundraising event to be held on Thursday, February 24 at 7 PM at The Progressive Center in South Side on Lamar, 1409 S. Lamar Street, Suite 1021, Dallas. Complimentary wine and refreshments, music, and progressive fellowship included. Recommended minimum donation is $50 per person, $75 per couple. Please RSVP at this page. |
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Herman "Hy" Schwartz died February 8 at 81. He is survived by his wife Shirley, a daughter and son and four grandchildren. He practiced law in Dallas for more than fifty years, was state president of B'nai B'rith, and was a Dallas County Democratic Precinct Chair. His funeral was February 11 at Congregation Tiferet Israel. |
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Elections Held, Resolutions Passed
The Dallas County Democratic Party held its first quarterly Executive Committee Meeting on Tuesday, February 8. Officials introduced included David Kunkle (a candidate for Dallas Mayor, who spoke briefly), Judges Don Adams, Ken Molberg, and Carter Thompson, Sheriff Lupe Valdez, Justice of the Peace Katy Hubener, and State Democratic Executive Committee members David Bradley, Steve Tillery, Theresa Daniel, Shay Wyrick Cathey, and Susan Bradley. The Treasurer's Report was given by David Bradley. In her County Chair's Report, Darlene Ewing announced the party would be launching a Leadership Council drive for elected officials to contribute to the party. This year's Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner was tentatively scheduled for April 7 at the Arboretum, contingent on getting a speaker then. She announced that, contrary to any rumor, she is not going to resign and plans to run for reelection one more and last time. Six Precinct Chair vacancies were filled: Tony McMullin Precinct 1136, David Reazin 1707, Rebecca Arredondo 1715, Martha Frances Donnell 2105, Carolyn Smith 3803, and Gary Foster 3206. Members of the DCDP Advisory Council were elected from each state house district for the next two-year term: HD100 Jean Ball and Lorraine Birabil, Alternates Kevin Felder and Lettie Searles, HD101 Lynda Hall, Alt Richard Culberson, HD102 James White, Alt John Knutson, HD103 David Morris, Alt Jack Caffey, HD104 John Tackaberry, Alt Linda Coleman, HD105 Shirley Layton, Alt Susan Bradley, HD106 Dick Dobson, Alt Elliott Estes, HD107 Theresa Daniel, Alt Sally White, HD108 Tom Blackwell, Alt Gary Foster, HD109 James Collier and Shirley Daniels, Alts Loretta Reed and Carolyn Smith, HD110 Jean Rogers and Alice Cox, Alts Cheryl Rhodes and Claudia Fowler, HD111 Shirley Brown, Alt Joan Young, HD112 Edward Miller, Alt Richard Hancock, HD113 Joseph Amyson, Alt Eric Weiss, HD114 Katherine McGovern, Alt James Van Sickle, HD115 Paul Heller, Alt Gordon Peterson. The EC passed a resolution introduced by Tom Blackwell, whose final clause is "The Dallas County Democratic Party, by its Executive Committee, honors and thanks Bruce Sherbet, and his work as our Dallas County Elections Administrator." The full text can be found as a PDF document at this page. The EC then passed a resolution introduced by Janice Schwartz, which reads "In light of the events surrounding the recent meeting of the Dallas County Elections Commission on which Darlene Ewing, as our Party Chair, serves as a voting member, the Executive Committee of the Dallas County Democratic Party commends our Chair for faithfully respresenting the highest principles of ethics, good judgment, and fairness in her role on the Commission. Her votes on the Commission represent a commitment to good leadership, fair elections, and open and effective County government. We thank Darlene for representing our Party so well." After announcements of events later that week, Precinct Chair Mark Baker won a raffle for tickets to hear John Oliver at the House of Blues. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM. |
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(For the latest updates on local events, and links to more info about these, always check the DCDP website Calendar.) Monday, February 14:
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