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Dallas County Democratic Party
Weekly Roundup        
Democratic news from Dallas County
 and beyond.
Tuesday July 8, 2014   
Club of the Month:
North Oak Cliff Democrats
  
The North Oak Cliff Democrats are a Democratic Party club in Dallas, conducting monthly breakfast meetings every 3rd Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., at Norma's Cafe, located at 1123 W. Davis St., Dallas, 75208. You're invited to come out to meet like-minded Democrats, discuss current events, and learn more about getting involved with the Dallas Democrats.

For more information about North Oak Cliff Democrats, please email to kessler.democrat AT sbcglobal.net.  Website: http://www.northoakcliffdems.org/

Sign Up for "Social Media 101" Training
 
Our Communications Department invites Dallas County Democratic Party club leaders and Precinct Chairs to expand their online reach with one of our upcoming Social Media 101 Trainings. We'll cover social media basics and how to effectively use Facebook and Twitter.

Bring your fully charged laptop and a charger.

RSVP required by email to kathleen AT dallasdemocrats.org.

We are offering three upcoming classes:

Tuesday, July 22 | 7-8:30 PM
Wednesday, July 23 | 7-8:30 PM
Saturday, July 26 | 10-11:30 AM

Location: Dallas County Democratic Party HQ
4209 Parry Ave. Dallas, TX 75223

More Upcoming Trainings, Phone Banks, and Weekend Walks
 
Please RSVP for any of these to DCDP Field Director Jess Weldon by email to jess AT DallasDemocrats.org.

Field Training Tuesdays: Every Tuesday in July, 6 - 8 PM, DCDP HQ. Please bring a laptop and charger to trainings and RSVP to Jess Weldon.
July 8: Volunteer Recruitment Tips and Tricks
July 15: Volunteer Recruitment Tips and Tricks
July 29: Voter Contact: Maximizing Our Message

Monday and Tuesday Phone Banks: Every Monday and Thursday in July, 6 - 8 PM DCDP HQ. Please bring a fully charged cell phone and RSVP to Jess Weldon.
Thursday July 10: Voters in HDs 103 and 104.
Monday July 14 and Thursday July 17: Voters in HD 111.
Monday July 21 and Thursday July 24: Voters in HD 109.
Monday July 28 and Thursday July 31: Voters in HDs 114 and 102.

Weekend Walks: Saturdays in July, 11 AM - 3 PM. Meet at DCDP HQ then go to walk locations.
Saturday July 12: HDs 103 and 104.
Saturday July 19: HD 111.
Saturday July 26: HD 109.

PHD Immigration Program July 10
   
 
Attention Democratic Women Candidates and Those Thinking About Running For Office: July 12
 
Annie's List
2014 Dallas Candidate 101 Training
Event Date: Saturday, July 12, 2014
Event Time: 8:30 AM
Event Location: CWA Hall
Address: 1408 N. Washington Ave. (at Bryan)
Dallas, TX 75204
Registor on line at
$25
Scholarships are available.
Contact Colleen Loper by email to Colleen AT AnniesList.com to apply.

Don't Mess With Texas, ALEC!  
Rally And Panel Discussion July 30   
   
For more information call Rosemarie with Jobs With Justice at 214-632-5695. (11 AM to 1 PM Rally,  2 pm to 4 PM Panel Discussion, Community Brewery, 1530 Inspiration Dr., Dallas TX 75207)

Upcoming Events and Meetings
 
(For the latest updates on local events, and links to more info about these, check out the DallasDemocrats on Facebook and Twitter, and the DCDP website Calendar. To add an event or make a change or correction, contact the party office or email the editor: BillHowellDCDP AT Yahoo.com.)

 
Tuesday, July 8:

Dallas County Young Democrats -- Special guest speaker Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. Judge Jenkins has not only recently pushed for a higher minimum wage in Dallas, but has also called for the City of Dallas to help with the humanitarian crisis happening at the Texas border. Come find out what we can do to help! (6:30 pm, Sunset Lounge, 3030 Ross Ave., Dallas)

Irving Democratic Club -- (7 PM, Midori Japanese Restaurant,  4020 N MacArthur Blvd #114, Irving, TX 75038)

Dallas Drinking Liberally -- (7:30 pm, Uptown Pub, 3605 McKinney Ave, Dallas)

Thursday, July 10:

Dinner with Sarah Slamen and Sameena Karmally -- Sarah Slamen received national attention during her public testimony regarding the controversial SB1, which was filibustered by Senator Wendy Davis. She has gone on to make many appearances on MSNBC. Sameena Karmally is our Democratic candidate for State Representative for HD89. Please RSVP and purchase your ticket for the dinner at this link. (Dinner 5 PM, Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093. Stay for the WOWDems Quarterly Meeting at 7 PM.)

 
 
Attend "Forno di Daniel" A Birthday Pizza Party for Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel -- Featuring Outstanding Neapolitan Pizza and Beverages. Suggested minimum contribution to attend is $10. Sponsorship Levels for this Event are from Mozzarella $25 to Pizzaiolo $2500. Donate online at this page. (6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Cane Rosso - New White Rock Location 7328 Gaston Avenue, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas)


Preston Hollow Democrats -- See flyer above. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira, board certified in Immigration and Nationality law, will provide her view on Immigration Policies. (6 - 7:45 PM, Preston Royal Library Auditorium, 5626 Royal Lane, Dallas)

Coppell Drinking Liberally -- (6:30 pm, Guero's Mexican Grill, 817 S. MacArthur Blvd. #125, Coppell [southwest corner of Beltline & MacArthur].

WOW Dems (Women Organizing Women) Quarterly Meeting -- Featured speaker Sarah Slamen received national attention during her public testimony regarding the controversial SB1, which was filibustered by Senator Wendy Davis. She has gone on to make many appearances on MSNBC. We will have Wendy Davis yard signs available featuring our very own design. Suggested donation is $8. Funds raised by WOW Dems will help support our programs as well as women candidates. (Meet and greet 6:30 p.m., program 7 p.m., Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano)

Garland Area Democratic Club -- (7 PM, Garland Women's Activities Building, 713 Austin St. [at Glenbrook], downtown Garland)

Friday, July 11:

North Texas Asian Democrats Screening of "Bushido" -- Come join the North Texas Asian Democrats for social hour and a feudal samurai action movie Bushido at the Dallas Asian Film Festival. Cash bar. RSVP by email to mwong AT airmail.net. (Social Hour 5 - 7 PM, Reikyu Sushi & Bar, [2nd level above Cafe Herrera]; Movie 7:30 PM, Angelika Film Center, 2nd level, both at Mockingbird Station [NE corner Mockingbird & I-75], Dallas) 

Drink Liberally Plano -- Collin County Liberally Groups (6:30 PM, The Rugby House Pub 8604 Preston Rd ste 100 Plano, TX 75024)

Saturday, July 12:

Annie's List 2014 Dallas Candidate 101 Training -- See Details above. (Registration 8:30 AM, Training 9 AM - 5 PM, CWA Hall, 1408 N. Washington at Bryan, Dallas)

Fort Worth Chorizo and Menudo Community Breakfast -- (9 AM, Nuevo Leon Restaurant, 1544 Ellis Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76164)

Kaufman County Democratic Party -- (10 AM, Office of Dan Wood, Jr., Attorney at Law, Brin Opera House Bldg., 102 E. Moore Ave., Suite 212, Terrell, TX 75160)

Mexican American Democrats of Texas -- Dallas CAUSA Chapter. RSVP by calling Sylvana Alonzo 972-900-0882. (11 AM, Los Lupes Restaurant, 1400 N. Riverfront, Dallas)

Liberal Ladies Who Lunch - Rockwall -- (12 PM, Arboledas Mexican Grill, 1103 Ridge, Rockwall)

North Dallas Texas Democratic Women Summer Party -- As always, NDTDW will provide the main course and beverages. We ask that you or your group bring a dish based upon the FIRST LETTER of your LAST NAME: A - F = Vegetable or Starch Side Dish; G - L = Dessert; M - R = Salad; S - Z = Appetizers. All Democrats welcome -- just RSVP by email to info AT nddw.org by July 8th. (6 PM, 17201 Hidden Glen Drive, Dallas, TX 75248)

Tuesday, July 15:

Stonewall Democrats of Dallas -- (6:30 PM, Ojeda's Restaurant, 4617 Maple Ave., Dallas)

Wednesday, July 16:

Northwest Dallas Democrats -- (7:30 PM, Taco Cabana, 11824 Webb Chapel Road Farmers Branch)

Thursday, July 17:

Dem Dames Rockwall -- (6:30 PM, La Madeleine's, E. I-30 Service Rd, Rockwall)

Coppell Valley Ranch Democrats -- (7 PM, Siena's Pasta And Pizza, 780 S. MacArthur Blvd., Coppell)
 
Saturday, July 19:

North Oak Cliff Democrats Breakfast -- (8:30 AM, Norma's Cafe - Oak Cliff, 1123 W. Davis St., Dallas)

Rockwall County Democratic Party Meeting -- There will be a recap of Democratic State Convention with a presentation by Marie-Anne Schiffman on "Persuading Voters to Vote Democratic". Guest Speaker: 9:30 AM Nell Welborn, Rockwall County Open Space Alliance -- Protecting our Water, Land and Rural Heritage and Connecting Communities Through Trails and Open Space. (9 AM, Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington, Rockwall)

Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats -- We are paying a fee for the room, so we are asking members to contribute $5 to cover room and coffee and donuts. (10 AM, The Point at C.C. Young, 4847 W. Lawther Drive, Dallas

Southwest Dallas County Democrats -- (10 AM, Southwest Center Mall - Community Room Suite 1027 [entrance near Golden Corral], 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Dallas

Wednesday, July 30:

Don't Mess With Texas, ALEC! Rally And Panel Discussion -- See flyer above. For more information call Rosemarie with Jobs With Justice at 214-632-5695. (11 AM to 1 PM Rally,  2 pm to 4 PM Panel Discussion, Community Brewery, 1530 Inspiration Dr., Dallas TX 75207)

Saturday, August 2:

Dallas County East Democrats 4th Annual Casino Night - Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online or by contacting any DACED board Member. Sponsorships are also available. Click here for Sponsorship packet. For more information  Contact Shannon Long 214 586 5856 or Margaret Hall 972 226 4042 or  email to daced.dems AT gmail.com. (6:30 - 10:30 PM, VFW Post #6796,  9179 Garland Rd.  Dallas, TX  75218)

Saturday, August 23:

WOW Dems (Women Organizing Women) "Wearing it for the Win" Luncheon -- Guest speaker Gloria Campos, former long time WFAA Channel 8 news anchor, along with a resale fashion show and silent auction. This will be the only major fundraiser of the year for WOW and we plan to make it a great one. Sponsorships are still available, which include two tickets to the event and an opportunity to be seated at lunch with Gloria Campos. Check out the Act Blue page  for details. Please note: WOW members will receive a $5 discount for purchasing tickets before July 15th. Our venue has limited seating so ACT NOW to reserve your seat. (11 AM - 1:30 PM, Regal Manor, 10865 Preston Rd., Frisco, TX 75033)

Tuesday, November 4:

GENERAL ELECTION FOR 2014 -- (7 AM - 7 PM, Local precinct polling places)

Contact:
Dallas County Democratic Party
4209 Parry Avenue, Dallas TX 75223
Phone: 214-821-8331     Fax: 214-821-0995
Website:  www.dallasdemocrats.org
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/DallasDemocrats
Twitter:  twitter.com/dallasdemocrats  
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