Your Weekly News from the Collin County Democratic Party
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Ann Richards Dinner Recognizes Chuck Steelman
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Our virtual Ann Richards Dinner is right around the corner on August 29th. We're depending on you this year. Our country depends on you. No matter who you are, you can help defeat Trump, repair our country, and build something better. No matter where you are, November 2020 is waiting for you to be part of the change we desperately need. At this year’s Ann Richards Dinner, we want to recognize a few of the people who have served our community and made Collin County a better place to live.
That is why we are proud to announce that our 2020 Ann Richards Dinner Humanitarian of the Year award winner is Chuck Steelman. Through his work, he has embodied the mission of the Collin County Democratic Party by "…champion[ing] the Democratic values of equal opportunity, justice, and…support[ing] the common good of all the people…"
Chuck’s significant work impacted Collin County in many ways. He created "Top Ten Women of Collin County," allowing 10 Collin County non-profits the opportunity to recognize and celebrate outstanding women in the community. This event continues today under the name "Willow Bend Gives Back."
He served on the Board of Health Services of North Texas (HSNT), the only provider of health services to low-income AIDS patients in Collin County. As a co-founder of “Cuisine for a Cure” he helped create a yearly event that raises critical funds for the clinic to this day.
Chuck’s work with the regional charitable organizations Fashion Group International of Dallas and DIFFA/Dallas has benefited all of North Texas including Collin County. FGI has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to students at UNT and numerous other schools. DIFFA/Dallas benefits HIV/AIDS charities including the HSNT clinic in Plano.
For all these reasons, the Collin County Democratic Party is proud to recognize Chuck Steelman with this year’s Collin County “Humanitarian of the Year” award. We are excited to have you join us to see Chuck accept this award. When you support the Ann Richards Dinner, you support our efforts to flip Collin County in 2020 and make Collin County a place for people like Chuck, not Trump.
You know the stakes this year. Your support is the only thing that will make it possible for us to reach our goal. Join us on August 29th to celebrate how far we have come and help us fight for a better, bluer Collin County.
If you haven’t already, please get your tickets to this event at
txdp.cc/ARDTickets
Democratically,
Carrie Petersen
Ann Richards Dinner Chair
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A Tisket, a Tasket: What is in your Silent Auction Basket?
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The Ann Richards Virtual Silent Auction Committee is so excited to be assembling themed baskets that will be available for your bidding!
Look for themed baskets such as “Date Night on your Sofa,” “Gardener’s Green Thumb,” a “Relaxing Night of Beauty,” “Book Lovers Reading,” “Pooch Treats and Toys,” “Getting Ready for School,” “Political Paraphernalia,” and “Wine Lovers.”
We are seeking folks to gather items that will work within any of the above-themed baskets. Keep in mind; we also are interested in any appropriate item, not just something that fits in a basket. Recent items donated have been staycations, sporting outings, and self-improvement coaching. If you aren’t artistic or don’t have a basket, don’t worry! The committee will put items together if you prefer.
Please contact the Auction Committee at
ard2020auction@collindemocrats.org
with questions or for more information. Arrangements can be made with committee members to meet at the CCDP office at a mutually agreed upon time to make your donation. Each donor will need to complete an In-Kind Donation Form.
The Ann Richards Virtual Dinner Program is on August 29th with the Silent Auction taking place in the days before and after the program. If you haven’t already, be sure to buy your tickets to ARD at
txdp.cc/ARDTickets
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Collin All Democrats Phone Bank
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The CCDP Coordinated Campaign is excited to announce that
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa
will join this week’s Collin All Dems virtual phone bank!
The CCDP Coordinated Campaign hosts the Collin All Democrats virtual phone bank every weekend. Volunteers socialize, play games, win prizes, and make calls to get out the Democratic vote and turn our County Blue. Join the fun online every Saturday afternoon at 2 pm through November!
Each hour you spend at Collin All Dems earns you a chance to win two tickets to the Ann Richards Dinner, courtesy of the McKinney Area Democratic Club.
Sign up here
to receive the Zoom link.
Never phone banked before? No problem – training is available at each event. Hope to see you soon!
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Plano Dems Phonebank for Volunteers
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There are less than 100 days until the election, and a TON of people to call before then! Help us reach our goal by calling potential volunteers and getting them signed up for future phone banks.
Never phone banked before? This is an EXCELLENT way to get started! You'll be calling strong Democrats.
All you need is a charged phone, a computer or tablet, and a quiet spot where you can talk to people. At 10 AM we will go over the script and how to use the virtual phone bank, and then we'll get started!
Date: August 1, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m.
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Team Colin's Virtual Organizing Meeting for Richardson,
Garland, & Collin County: Campaign Update!
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Join Team Colin's Maria Cornell for a Virtual Organizing Meeting! This meeting will be focused on organizing efforts in Richardson, Garland, and Collin County.
Date:
August 5, 2020
Time:
6:30 p.m.
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Collin / Denton Counties Club Challenge
Virtual Phone Bank Training Session
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We are reaching out to the "Likely Dems - need to ID" in the voter database. The voters in this category need to be confirmed as Dem / Rep / Ind / etc. It's a short, easy conversation. We've divided Collin and Denton Counties up into teams based on Texas House Districts and will be competing head to head for the number of calls made.
Virtual Phone Bank Training
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Monday & Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Smiling & Dialing
Sessions
Monday & Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m.
You don't have to attend "Smiling & Dialing" to help out - calls can be made any time from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Plano Dems Happy Hour: Get Out the Vote Edition
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You know the election is less than 100 days away, but you aren't sure what needs to be done or how you can do it while social distancing. Join Plano Area Democrats for a virtual happy hour featuring local activists Michele Ingalls, Matt Leahy, Dianne Mayo and Sharon Stark. Learn about achievable, effective actions YOU can take, and learn about upcoming Plano Dems events that are focused on November.
Date:
July 31 2020
Time:
5:30 p.m.
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