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Roundup Bulletin           
Democratic news from Dallas County
 and beyond.
Monday Feb 22 2015    
Monday DCDP Executive Committee Meeting CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Because of the current and predicted very bad weather here in Dallas overnight and tomorrow, the meeting scheduled for Monday, February 23, of the Dallas County Democratic Party Executive Committee has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

The Committee consists of the County Chair, Darlene Ewing, the County Secretary, Gary Garcia, and all of the Democratic Precinct Chairs in Dallas County. They meet at least once per quarter each year, to fill vacancies, hear financial reports, and discuss news and plans for success in 2016. This is also the meeting designated for Precinct Chairs to elect members of the DCDP Advisory Council for their new two-year term. All of these events will be postponed to a new date for the meeting. Notice will be sent out in the Roundup and posted on the DCDP website as soon as a new date is set.

DCDP Fourth Saturday Training
    
DCDP Fourth Saturday Training
   
    Saturday, February 28
    at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm         
        Anita Martinez Recreation Center
    3212 N Winnetka Ave, Dallas, Texas 75212

Join Dallas Democrats for one or all of the training sessions:

10:00 - 11:30 AM : Phone Bank and Block Walk Best Practices

12:00 - 2:30 PM : Voter Registration and Vote By Mail Rules and Best Practices + Volunteer Deputy Registrar Training provided by Dallas County Elections

3:00 - 5:00 PM : Election Protection and Photo ID Rules

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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.)

Monday, February 23:

Dallas Democratic Forum Presents Admiral Patrick M. Walsh -- "National Security Challenges and Concerns:  Are We Ready?" 2015 Patron & Sustaining Forum Members -- Free, 2015 Regular Members -- $25, Non Members -- $40. RSVP by Friday, February 20 by email to wdgriggs AT yahoo.com. (11:30 AM, Belo Mansion, 2101 Ross Avenue at Olive, Dallas 75201) 

MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER: DCDP First Quarter Executive Committee Meeting --
This meeting will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

Tuesday, February 24:

Re-elect Larry Duncan --  Dallas County Schools Trustee At-Large. Food & soft drinks. (5:30 - 7:00 PM, at Peak & Elm Cocina y Bar, 132 N Peak St, Dallas, Texas 75226

Drinking Liberally Addison --
(5:30 pm,  The Londoner, 14930 Midway Rd., Addison)

DCDP VAN Training -- Both introductory and advanced track VAN trainings are now being offered. Training times are as follows: VAN: Basics, 6 pm - 7:30 pm | VAN: Advanced Track, 7:30 pm - 9 pm. Please bring a fully charged laptop. (DCDP HQ, 4209 Parry at Fletcher, Dallas)

Dallas County Texas Democratic Women -- (6:30 PM, Sixth floor clubhouse, 1400 Hi Line Drive at 35E, Dallas 75207)

Wednesday, February 25:

Ready for Hillary Reception With Craig Smith -- Former Assistant to President Clinton and White House Political Director. Valet Parking Available. RSVP by email to Lillie AT ReadyForHillary.com. Ticket: $100. Sponsorships: give or raise $500 to $25,000. Give or raise $2,500 or more and join Craig for an exclusive dinner following the reception. Please make checks out to Ready for Hillary and mail to Ready for Hillary, PO Box 7705, McLean, VA 22106 or donate online at: https://www.readyforhillary.com/events/dallas-feb25 (5:30 - 7 PM, at the home of Regina Montoya & Paul Coggins, 5230 Lobello Drive, Dallas 75229)

Judge Sally Montgomery Reception Honoring Judge Sally Montgomery -- County Court at Law No. 3. RSVP and questions by email to LGambino AT Modjarrad.com. PLEASE NOTE ALL DONATIONS FOR THE 2014 JUDICIAL ELECTION CYCLE MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015, PER CAMPAIGN FINANCE REGULATIONS. (5:50 - 7:30 PM, The Social House, 2708 Routh Street, Dallas 75201)

Dallas County East Democrats -- (6:30 pm, Martinez Restaurant, 901 Gross Rd., Mesquite 75149)

Thursday, February 26:





Reception for the Judge Ken Molberg Campaign --
Complimentary Valet Parking, Beverages & Appetizers. Contributions & Sponsorships: https://plasso.co/s/3gCqpDRWf2 PLEASE NOTE ALL DONATIONS FOR THE 2014 JUDICIAL ELECTION CYCLE MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015, PER CAMPAIGN FINANCE REGULATIONS. (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 3930 Shorecrest Drive, Dallas 75209)

North Dallas Texas Democratic Women -- (6:45 pm, Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas)

"Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin" -- Presented by Stonewall Democrats of Denton County to commemorate Black History Month . (Film at 7:00 pm; Brief Business Meeting at 6:30.  Social time and dinner together stating at 6:00. Landmark Grill, 1297 FM 407/Justin Rd., Lewisville)

Saturday, February 28:

Rowlett Democratic Club -- (5 PM, First Christian Church, 7301 Miller Rd. [at Chiesa Rd, northeast corner], Rowlett)

Monday, March 2:

Judge DMetria Benson Re-Election Celebration for Judge D'Metria Benson -- Dallas County Court at Law 1. Beverages, Appetizers. Contribute online at http://www.dmetriabenson.com/contribute/ PLEASE NOTE ALL DONATIONS FOR THE 2014 JUDICIAL ELECTION CYCLE MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015, PER CAMPAIGN FINANCE REGULATIONS. (5:30 - 7:30 pm, Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Avenue, Dallas 75214)

Tuesday, March 3:

Re-Election Celebration for Judge Martin Hoffman -- Hors d'oeuvres, Beverages. Parking Options: Street Parking, Self-Parking Underground at Travis Walk Garage, or Valet Parking. PLEASE NOTE ALL DONATIONS FOR THE 2014 JUDICIAL ELECTION CYCLE MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015, PER CAMPAIGN FINANCE REGULATIONS. (5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Villa-O Restaurant, 4514 Travis Street #132, Dallas 75205)

Saturday, March 7:

Blue in the Heart of Collin County -- A chance for area Democrats to come together, share insights and make plans to move forward in 2015 and 2016.  BITHOC is designed to teach skills and empower everyone to start making a difference in Collin and surrounding counties. This is not a fundraiser. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves workshop on best practices for building our Democratic base.  There is a nominal $5 registration fee to defray part of the cost of a catered on-site lunch for attendees.  Questions? Call DPCC:   (972) 578-1483. Mistress of Ceremonies: Judge Dennise Garcia. Morning group sessions, afternoon breakout sessions and catered on-site lunch. REGISTER HERE:   http://tinyurl.com/o5oj2pj (Check-in at 8:00 am, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Collin College Spring Creek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano 75074)

Friday, March 13:

Dallas Democratic Forum Presents "The Partisan Divide: Congress in Crisis" -- Former U.S. Representative and Democratic Congressional Leader Martin Frost and one of his co-authors, Former Republican Congressman Tom Davis, discuss their new book "The Partisan Divide:  Congress in Crisis." 2015 Patron & Sustaining Forum Members -- Free, 2015 Regular Members -- $25, Non Members -- $40. RSVP by email to wdgriggs AT yahoo.com. (11:30 AM, Belo Mansion, 2101 Ross Avenue at Olive, Dallas 75201)

Wednesday, March 18:

Far North Dallas Richardson Democrats Fourth Annual Donkey Show -- Music will be provided by the Lucky Pierres and, returning from last year, Girls Gone Weird. Read more and link to tickets at http://farnorthdallasdemocrats.org/?page_id=43 (7 PM, Pocket Sandwich Theater, 5400 E Mockingbird Ln Suite 119, Dallas 75206)

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