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December 24, 2020

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE COLLIN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

The Collin County Democratic Party wishes all of you a wonderful and SAFE holiday! Just a few more weeks until we have a new Sheriff in town!

I VOTED - WHAT NOW? SHOULD I RUN FOR OFFICE?

You've marched. You've phone banked. You've knocked on doors. You've donated. You VOTED! What's next? Now's your chance to take your political activism to the next level with some training provided courtesy of the Collin County Democratic Party.

I VOTED - WHAT NOW?

Let’s start with the basics – “Politics 101.” We will discuss the past, present and future of Collin County and consider what you can do to meet the goal we have always had: Turn Collin Blue.

Who should attend: any Democrat can attend this virtual event. It will be geared to those wanting a better understanding of politics, especially in Collin County and Texas.

Facilitator: Barb Walters, with special guests

The 2-hour session will be offered twice.

Thursday – January 14, 7 - 9 p.m.
Wednesday – January 20, 7 - 9 p.m.

SHOULD I RUN?

Running for office is not only a political decision but also a personal one. In this session, you will have the opportunity to ask the questions necessary to make the decision to run and to learn from elected officials and former candidates about their experiences running for office. The next election to consider is for Municipal Races on May 1, 2021.

Whether you are thinking about running in 2021 or in the more distant future or have an interest in being an integral part of a campaign, please join us in a discussion of campaign components you’ll need to consider.

The CCDP has offered this training several times in past years and we've received much positive feedback. If you are interested or have questions, contact Barb Walters at bwalters@collindemocrats.org.

Topics:

Deciding to Run
Why Do You Want to Run?
Can You Make the Time Commitment?
Can You Get the Support?
Your Personal Life
Your Skills and Readiness for Public Life

Dates for Zoom sessions (same session offered twice):

Tuesday – January 12, 7 - 9 p.m.
Thursday January 21, 7 - 9 p.m.

DALLAS DINNER TABLE

Breaking Bread, Virtually

The Dallas Dinner Table sets the table for another chance to connect with others – virtually -- in 2021

The roots of racism run deep, cultivated through hundreds of years of history. For those in a position of privilege, systemic racism is often difficult to recognize or understand. How can concerned citizens address those issues so that healing can begin? One avenue is conversation: respectful, meaningful discussion shared by people who might not otherwise connect.

That’s the concept of Dallas Dinner Table, an independent non-profit organization focused on improving race relations in the DFW metroplex, “One Dinner at a Time.” The next Dallas Dinner Table event will take place virtually on Monday, January 18, 2021, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Central time. Participants will gather online in separate breakout rooms for guided conversations. The Dallas Mavericks, the Leadership Sponsor, and PepsiCo and Frito Lay, the Presenting Sponsor, are supporting the 2021 event.

Founded in 1999, Dallas Dinner Table has organized annual dinners on the third Monday of each January to coincide with Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Dallas-area residents break bread together in small groups, while hearing and sharing diverse perspectives about the impact of race on their daily lives.

While the pandemic means the event can’t take place in its usual format, organizers say it is more important than ever.

“This year, in the aftermath of a bitterly contested election, police violence against Black people and disproportionate effects of the pandemic on marginalized communities, it’s more important than ever to find constructive ways to bridge the divide,” said Beverley Wright, chair of the Dallas Dinner Table Board of Directors.

In previous years, dinners were held in private homes, churches, businesses or restaurants and hosted by citizens who graciously provided an evening meal to participants from diverse backgrounds. Facilitators guided dialogue at each table towards cross-cultural communication with a focus on personal action and growth, and the advantages of cross-racial relationships. This year, in the interest of safety, the event will take place via Zoom.

Registration is free, but sponsorship donations are encouraged. To register, please click here. To learn more about sponsorships, click here. Participants will need to have Zoom on their device or download it at zoom.us in order to participate.

Georgia On Our Mind

The battle for the U.S. Senate is not yet over, and Collin County Democrats will stay in the fight until we win! Join other local volunteers for a series of virtual phone banks ahead of the January 5th runoff election in Georgia.

These virtual phone banks are being hosted on Zoom and will contact voters in Georgia. In order to join, you must sign up for the shift on Mobilize. Then you will receive an email with information on how to prepare to join the Zoom call. Training will be provided at the start of the event for all who need and request it. More shifts will be added as details are confirmed.

The county party’s Coordinated Campaign is proud to co-host these virtual phone banks with United for Georgia, Lulu Seikaly, Collin County Young Democrats, McKinney Area Democrats, Frisco Democrats, HD89 Democrats, and Plano Area Democrats.

Where: https://www.mobilize.us/collindemocrats/event/364860/

When: Monday, January 4, 4 - 7 p.m.

The CCDP physical office is closed until further notice for safety. Our office staff are, however, working for you from home and available by telephone at 972-578-1483 or contact us on the web at collindemocrats.org

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