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April 5, 2011 DCDP Weekly Roundup
Democratic news from Dallas County and beyond.
Last Days For Comments On Texas Delegate Plan
 

The proposed plan for selecting delegates to the next Democratic National Convention has been posted by the Texas Democratic Party. You can find links to it and to the email address for public comments (open until April 8) at this page.
Next Monday: Have Fun At Our Burger Bash!
 

It's time once again for the DCDP's Annual Burger Bash. The fun will begin at 6 PM on next Monday, April 11, at the party office, 4209 Parry at Fletcher, in Dallas. We'll have plenty of regular and veggie burgers with all the fixin's. This is a great way to meet fellow Democrats, elected officials and candidates. A $10.00 donation per person is requested to help defray costs. To RSVP (so we'll have an idea how much food we need for you all), please send an email to phyllis AT dallasdemocrats.org or call the Party office at 214.821.8331 by April 8, 2011.
Republicans vs. Texas Schools
 

Texas State House Republicans voted down a Democratic plan to fully fund our public schools until 2013. Read grim details at this page.
Personal Reflection - Geraldine Ferraro
Darlene Ewing, DCDP County Chair  

Last week, a personal icon of mine died - Geraldine Ferraro. She died too soon, but left a lasting legacy and it was not just that she was the first female candidate for Vice President of a major political party. She fought for me long before she joined the Mondale ticket. ...(Read the rest at this page.)
Dallas Mayoral Forums
 

Two forums for the four candidates for Mayor of Dallas will be sponsored by Democratic clubs this month. The Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats will be hosting one on Saturday, April 16 (including candidates for three council districts as well), and several groups will host together another on Thursday, April 28. See the Upcoming Events below for details on both of these. Two other Democratic groups had already hosted others.

For those who have wondered, since city and school board elections in Texas are officially "non-partisan", the Dallas County Democratic Party has not and will not endorse any candidates for Mayor or Council in these elections. Some individual Democratic clubs may do so for the benefit of their own members, such as the Stonewall Democrats and the Dallas County Young Democrats have done in some years.
What Lessons Did We Learn From The Election?
 

The DCDP wants your opinions, ideas, and suggestions for improving the probability for success in our 2012 General Election.

The party has a tradition of doing a "lessons learned" process at the end of each election cycle to determine what worked well and where are our opportunities for improvement. We consider negative or positive results from actions we took in that election cycle. The DCDP now invites you to help us with this process.

Tell us about what you liked, what you did not like and/or ideas for making what you liked even better. Send Phyllis Grover your emails to phyllis AT dallasdemocrats.org, no later than 4-19-11. Read more about helping in this process at this page. Thank you for your help and participation.
5th Annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner Weds. April 27
  Great Sponsorship Opportunities

The Jefferson Jackson Dinner is the major annual fundraising event of the Dallas County Democratic Party. The Fifth Annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at the Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218. The dinner is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Rosine Hall. A VIP reception for sponsors will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Alex Camp House on the grounds.

Washington journalist Eleanor Clift, a Newsweek contributing editor and regular panelist on the McLaughlin Group, will give the keynote address. She plans to discuss U.S. policy in the Middle East in the wake of dramatic uprisings in Egypt, Libya and throughout the region.

Read much more about this highlight of the year at this page. Individual tickets for this event will go on sale later. Please check back.
Precinct Chairs Needed
 

We are always looking for new precinct chairs and below is a list of precinct chair vacancies that need to be filled. If you are reside in or know someone who resides in any of these precincts and are interested in volunteering to fill one of these vacancies please contact us at 214-821-8331 or email us to satillery AT dallasdemocrats.org.

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Upcoming Meetings And Events
 

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

Tuesday, April 5:

  • UT Dallas College Democrats (5:30 PM, Gemini Room in the Student Union Building, University of Texas at Dallas, 800 West Campbell Road, Richardson)
  • The History of American Progress Michael Lux, author of The Progressive Revolution: How the Best Came to Be will join us by phone at 7 pm from Washington, D.C. Jeff Dalton of Democracy Toolbox will be speaking on "The Future and Progressive Branding." Donation of $5 or more. (6:30 PM, The Blue Room at South Side on Lamar, Dallas)
Wednesday, April 6:
  • Save Our State Rally Buses will go from Dallas. More details and links at this page. (Austin)
Friday, April 8:
  • Memorial Service For Christopher Thomas Crowe (11 AM - 2 PM, Congressional District 30 Office, 3102 Maple Avenue, Suite 600, Dallas)
Saturday, April 9:
  • Grand Prairie Democrats (10 AM, Avion Village Clubhouse, 800 Skyline Rd., Grand Prairie)
Monday, April 11:
  • DCDP Annual Burger Bash We'll have plenty of regular and veggie burgers with all the fixin's. This is a great way to meet fellow Democrats, elected officials and candidates. A $10.00 donation per person is requested to help defray costs. To RSVP please send an email to phyllis AT dallasdemocrats.org or call the Party office at 214.821.8331 by April 8, 2011. (6 - 9 PM, DCDP office, 4209 Parry at Fletcher, Dallas)
  • Metrocrest Democrats (7 PM, New New Buffet, 3822 Belt Line Rd., Addison)
Tuesday, April 12:
  • Dallas County Young Democrats (6:30 PM, Brooklyn's Jazz, 1701 S Lamar St., Dallas)
  • PVL - A New Era (6:30 PM, Thurgood Marshall Rec Center, 5150 Mark Trail, Dallas)
  • Irving Democratic Club (7 PM, 228 Chamberlain, Senter Park East Building, Irving)
Saturday, April 16:
  • Candidate Forum For Dallas Mayor And Districts 9, 10 And 14 Sponsored by the Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats. All four candidates for Mayor will be there. (9:30 AM Note:earlier than the normal meeting time, Dancemasters, 2nd level, 10675 Northwest Highway at Plano Road, Dallas)
 
Wednesday, April 27:
  • 2011 DCDP Jefferson Jackson Dinner Guest Speaker Eleanor Clift (of Newsweek, MSNBC, McLaughlin Group). Call 214-544-0381 or email to jjdinner AT dallasdemocrats.org to inquire about sponsorship packages. Individual tickets for this event will go on sale later. (Sponsor's reception 6:30 PM at Alex Camp House, dinner 7:30 PM, Rosine Hall, at Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas)
Thursday, April 28:
  • Dallas Mayoral Forum All four candidates expected. Sponsored by Far North Dallas Democrats, North Dallas Texas Democratic Women, Preston Hollow Democrats, North Texas Asian Democrats, and Lake Highlands/White Rock Democrats. (7 - 8:30 PM, Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Road, Dallas)
 
Saturday, April 30:
  • Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Annual Texas Style Barbeque Live jazz music - great food - bring the family. Campaign donations $25 - $2,400. Precinct Chairs are our Special Guests. RSVP 214-871-9291. (4 - 7 PM, Skyline Ranch, 1801 East Wheatland Rd, Dallas)
  • County Treasurer Joe Wells Annual Birthday Bash RSVP by email to joe.wells AT sbcglobal.net or (972) 978-1440. (4 - 6 PM, 4243 Hill Top Lane, Grand Prairie)
 

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