July 5, 2018
Your Weekly News from the CCDP and Political Clubs
Greetings!
We're so grateful to the Dems who turned out and showcased the Democratic spirit in local parades (in spite of the #secondcivilwar that was raging all around--if you're not familiar with this Alex Jones reference and the Internet hilarity that ensued, please search #secondcivilwarletters or click here for the BBC report).

Local candidates were out in force at the parades in McKinney and Plano, and the CCDP volunteers had a great time decorating the party float the night before. Thank you to everyone who took time to keep the Democratic presence visible in Collin County. Keep fighting. We're making a difference!
Congratulations to Lauren Doherty for Allen City Council Win
Doherty was sworn into the council on June 26th after a narrow but significant run-off in Allen. Doherty bested opponent Shirley Mangrum by 44 votes and is a testament to the power of block walking, personal contact with voters, and fantastic volunteers. If anyone doubts the power of their vote, refer them to Doherty's story. Please click here to see the Star Local Media coverage and here to sign up for city meeting notices in Allen.

Picture courtesy of AllenNews.org .
Drinking Liberally in Allen TOMORROW

Please join fellow Liberals for fun and socializing tomorrow, July 6th, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Allen at TwoRows Classic Grill, 711 Central Expy S, Allen, TX 75013 ( map ).


"Wily" Progressives Meeting Saturday

Please join the Progressive club in Wylie on Saturday from 4-5 p.m. at Target, 3440 W, FM 544, Wylie, TX 75098 ( map ).
McKinney Area Democratic Club
Meet the Candidates
Saturday, July 7th
The McKinney Area Democratic Club is excited to have Leslie Lester Osborne, Bill Pederson, and Amanda Reichek, Democratic candidates for the 5th District Court of Appeals. They will provide insight into the 5th District Court of Appeals and what role this court has on our judicial system in Texas.

When: July 7, 2018 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Where: Collin College Conference Center-Central Park Campus, McKinney (SE corner of Taylor Burke Dr & Community Ave in Room F-122)
WOW Dems General Member Meeting Thursday, July 12th

Where: Collin Higher Education Center, 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, TX 75069 ( map ). Room 107.

When: Thursday, July 12th, 7 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

What: Guest Speaker: Cristina Tzintzun from Jolt Texas
Service Project: Entangled Happiness "Adopting a Refugee Program"
(asking for food items donations, see link for list)

Limited WOW Dems Apparel on Sale

Please visit our website for more information about the WOWDems.
Collin County Democrats with Disabilities Monthly Meeting, Thursday, July 12th

When: Thursday July 12, ,2018 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Where: We meet at the fully accessible office of REACH of Plano, 720 E Park Blvd,
Suite 104, Plano 75074 ( map ).

For more information, please contact email us or visit our website .
Heritage Ranch Gerrymandering Guest Lecture
Wednesday, August 8th

The Democratic Club at Heritage Ranch cordially invites you to join us on Wednesday, August 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Ranch clubhouse ballroom (465 Scenic Ranch Circle, Fairview, Texas- map ) to hear Joan Ridley discuss Gerrymandering and what can be done to eliminate this problem.

Ms. Ridley is an active member of the following groups:
·       League of Women Voters
·       Common Cause
·       Independent Texas Redistricting
·       Fair Maps  

As a volunteer she devotes considerable time to educating voters about the need to establish an independent redistricting commission in Texas.

Both Democrats and Republicans have been guilty of gerrymandering when in power. There is now a movement around the country to find ways to stop this practice which, as its by-product, reduces the value of minority party votes.

This event is free. Please RSVP to: cathymang813@gmail.com no later than August 5th.

THANKS go out to ART committee member and political director, John Stafford, for the purchase of the new speaker phone in the CCDP office and also to Sudhir Joshi, Communications Director, for getting it wired and working. This will allow ART committee members in HD 70 as well as other precinct chairs and volunteers from SD 30 to more easily access meetings held in the CCDP office.

Depending on where volunteers travel in the northern part of the county, it can easily be a 70 mile round trip to attend a meeting at the party office.

This will allow greater participation and representation from ALL parts of the county. We will be able to use the new telephone at our next ART committee meeting, which will also allow easier access for people with disabilities to access meetings and participate in governance and decision making processes. Thank you to all our volunteers who work constantly and in innovative ways to keep getting Democrats elected in Collin County!
How to Run a Canvass Event

Please click here for instructions from the Texas Democratic Party on how to train canvassers quickly and efficiently. This template is geared to help organizers know in advance what they need for a successful blockwalk as well as to minimizing anxiety for new block walkers through improved training.
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