Thursday night more than 400 Democrats in Collin County gathered to watch Senator Obama accept the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.  At the end of his speech we listened to him say:

“I stand before you tonight because all across America something is stirring. What the naysayers don’t understand is that this election has never been about me; it’s about you.  …  For 18 long months, you have stood up, one by one, and said, “Enough,” to the politics of the past.”

The large crowds of Democrats that gathered throughout the metroplex are proof that Senator Obama speaks the truth.  Democrats in North Texas have had enough and are working hard to bring about change.

Texas Democratic Women of Collin County (TDWCC) are actively involved in this movement.  We hope you will consider attending our 2nd Annual Dinner on September 28th at 6:30 p.m. at Southfork Ranch, not just because it will be a great Democratic event, but also because we need your financial support to continue to Get Out The Vote!

We have put your past generous contributions to good use and will do the same in the future.
Purchased 1,000 Obama yard signs and bumper stickers to provide FREE to Democrats.
Established a Get Out The Vote office – TDWCC volunteers have made calls to more than 14,000 voters!
Given donations totaling $6,750 to our endorsed candidates.

As excited as we are about Senator Obama’s nomination, let’s also remember the other excellent Democratic candidates who will be on Collin County ballots.  The candidates who have confirmed that they plan to attend the TDWCC dinner are:

Rick Noriega, candidate for U.S. Senate
Tom Daley & Glenn Melancon, candidates for US House
Jim Jordan, candidate for Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice
Don Chae, Candidate for 5th Court of Criminal Appeals Justice
Victor Manuel & Jean Power, candidates for Collin County Commissioner

For more information, please view the invitation below or attached.  More details can also be found and you can RSVP at http://www.tdwcc.org/2ndAnnualDinner.html

Note:  while the event is not until the end of September, we ask you to please consider RSVPing now.  We have an ambitious GOTV plan in place and can certainly make use of your generous donation now!

Texas Democratic Women of Collin County and Host Committee
Fred Baron and Lisa Blue, E. Steve Bolden II and Tonya Morman, Cecilia Boone, Skye and Bill Brewer, Dan Dodd, Caren Lock Hanson and Mark Hanson, Lawrence Harrington, Robert and Jane Jensen, Ginger Ray, and Barb and Alan Walters

cordially invite you to attend the

2nd Annual Dinner:
Voting Democratic to Fix Our Future

Sunday, September 28, 2008     6:30 p.m.

Southfork Ranch
3700 Hogge Road   Parker, TX
(approximately 5.5 miles east of US Hwy 75 on Parker Rd.)

Join us for a sit-down dinner, silent auction, mingling with candidates, and Keynote Speaker:

Texas Women’s Hall of Fame Honoree
Mary Beth Rogers
Ann Richards’ Campaign Manager & Chief of Staff, Foundation for Women’s Resources Board Member, “Texas Women – A Celebration of History” Project Director, Author, Professor, and TV Executive

Host Individual or Host Couple:  $500
Priority reserved seating with special guests, bar service, and Fix Our Future souvenir “hammer” from a variety of renowned artists.

Sponsor Individual:  $150     Sponsor Couple:  $200
Reserved seating and Fix Our Future souvenir “hammer” from a variety of renowned artists.

Guest Individual:  $50

All attendees will receive an Obama yard sign, Obama bumper sticker, and have a souvenir photo taken.

RSVP now on our 2nd Annual Dinner page at www.tdwcc.org.
Hosts and Sponsors RSVP asap – choice of “hammer” based on order of RSVP.

Want to read more exciting details about this event?  Visit www.tdwcc.org to learn more about:

• Mary Beth Rogers’ Bio
• Fix Our Future Souvenir Hammers
• Valuable/Unique Silent Auction Items
• I’m Voting Democratic Video Project

Questions or to donate a silent auction item:  contact Kelley at contributions@tdwcc.org or 888-TDW-CC08 ext. 4.

For a copy of a pdf flyer for the event, click here.

There is a long list of reasons why we will go to the polls in November and vote Democratic.  We will elect Democrats to fix our economy, save our planet, bring our troops home, fix our healthcare system, increase education funding, etc.  The list of reasons for voting Democratic is extensive, but it all comes down to one thing.  After the last eight years, we need Democrats to fix our future!

The Texas Democratic Women of Collin County (TDWCC) 2^nd annual dinner on September 28^th at 6:30 p.m. at Southfork Ranch will focus on the many reasons to elect Democrats and in the process raise the funds necessary to get the job done.

We hope you will consider supporting TDWCC, an organization that has combined past donations with hard work to make change.  TDWCC has established a Get Out The Vote office and their volunteers have already made calls to more than 14,000 voters, they have given contributions totaling $6,000 to their endorsed candidates, and they have purchased 1,000 Obama yard signs to distribute in Collin County.  This is just the beginning of the TDWCC ambitious GOTV plan.  Donations to the 2^nd annual dinner will allow the group to do so much more!

Sunday, September 28, 2008 6:30 p.m.
Southfork Ranch
3700 Hogge Road Parker, TX
Join us for a sit-down dinner, silent auction, mingling with candidates, & Keynote Speaker:
Texas Women’s Hall of Fame Honoree
Mary Beth Rogers
Ann Richards’ Campaign Manager & Chief of Staff, Foundation for Women’s Resources Board Member,
“Texas Women—A Celebration of History” Project Director, Author, Professor, & TV Executive

To RSVP or to read details, such as information on the outstanding keynote speaker Mary Beth Rogers, unique and valuable silent auction items, artistic gifts for higher level contributions, and Voting Democratic video project, visit http://www.tdwcc.org/2ndAnnualDinner.html.

For a downloadable PDF flyer on the event – click here

WDYC has election information for you, just click here. You will find links to the various election offices (or as close as we could get) for each of the above counties.  They can give you information on where to vote and how to register to vote (it’s too late for the March primary).

You also will find a list of Democratic Party links from the courthouse to national headquarters.  That way, you can find ways to get involved with the official party, contact the leadership or just give them a piece of your mind.  You’ll also find a page with the two remaining (as of this writing) democratic candidates.

Finally, if you just want to find a bunch of like-minded people, you’ll find a page with links to area mainly Democratic Party informal groups.

Get the information and get involved.

Get the stench out of D.C.

Friday Night Social!

Friday February 8th

6:30 pm

Shady Oak Barbecue
3408 Central Expressway
(east side of Central, between Parker and Spring Creek)
Plano, TX

It will be a great opportunity to meet 2008 candidates.
State and local candidates have been invited.
Tom Daley and Ron Minkow for U.S. Congress,3rd  district.
Ray McMurrey,U.S. Senate and Mark Thompson, Railroad Commissioner have already confirmed!

Texas Democratic Women of Collin County is working hard to get out the vote for the March primary. The group has set up an office and is asking for volunteers from all walks of life and localities.

“While these activities are sponsored by TDWCC, we welcome and need the support of men, non-members, and people from other counties,” says Kelly Drill, TDWCC Get Out the Vote coordinator.

The campaign is outlined in full at the TDWCC website.

First, the group is asking for volunteers ready to hit the ground running in advane of the primary. The group already has many different GOTV activities planned.

“During the three weeks leading up to the March 4th Primary we have 15 different GOTV activities and we need lots of volunteers,” says Ms. Drill.
To keep this effort humming, the TDWCC need contributions and loans of office equipment and supplies. The group has a wish list set up on its website.

Finally, everyone is invited to join in on the “A Call A Day” Club, “a call a day keeps the Republicans away”. Club members will commit to making 30 calls from there home during the month they agree to participate.

“Calls can be made in one sitting (approximately 1 hour) or spread out over several days depending on your schedule,” says Ms. Drill. “All callers will be given a script and instructions.”
For more information, click here.