July 31, 2019

HEADQUARTERS: 1712 N Frazier St. 77301 Conroe, Texas 936-703-5841 mcdpoffice@gmail.com http://www.mcdptx.org

In this issue : Friday Friday Success / At the CEC Meeting / Cleaning Day / Debate Watch Party / Back to School / TDCJ Job Fair / Second Debate Watch Party / Back to School / Coat of Many Colors / Memorabilia for Sale / HQ has new phone number / Let's keep learning / Check out our Store / Upcoming events

The MCDP newsletter is scheduled for publication bi-monthly on approximately the 1st and 15th of every month. The deadline for submission is at least 3 days before every issue. Please email your submission to mcdpoffice@gmail.com.

Final Friday hosted Coalition for the Homeless on July 26 Nancy Heintz, Project Manager for Montgomery County with the Houston Coalition For The Homeless, was our guest. Nancy is involved with many aspects of working in the homeless service system. Nancy detailed the over 3800 homeless folks living in and around Conroe TX. A shocking amount especially considering the number of veterans in those numbers. Nancy was introduced by Carl White (currently running for Conroe City council. Next month's Final Friday will be on August 30.

At the CEC Meeting: New Precinct Chairs Sworn, New Candidate for Sheriff Three new precinct chairs were sworn in by Marc Meyers at the County Executive Meeting meeting on Tuesday, July 23. They are Karen Cavanagh in Precinct 6, Chris Powell in Precinct 2 and Via Rocketter in Precinct 96. Congratulation to these new Chairpersons! Steve Leakey from the Voter Awareness Council gave a presentation on the new Countywide Voting Centers. This legislation authorizing implementation of Countywide voting centers so registered voters may vote at any polling location open for operation.

County Wide Voting Centers Proposed Steve Leakey of the Montgomery County Voter Awareness presented a Resolution in support of implementing County Wide Voting Centers in Montgomery County at the CEC meeting on Tuesday, July 23. As currently proposed, the County Wide Voting Centers would allow any registered voter to vote on election day at any open polling location instead of only being able to vote at their own local precinct. It is the intent of the proposal to increase voter turnout across the county by making it more convenient to vote.  This resolution may be considered for adoption at the next CEC meeting on October 8, 2019. The complete resolution is attached below. For additional information you may contact Steve Leakey at the Voter Awareness Council ( spleakey@yahoo.com).

Cleaning Day was a success Thanks to all who showed up to help make the backroom and the supply shelves something we can actually use.

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BOUND FOR THE THIRD DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE IN HOUSTON?  The 2020 Democratic presidential contest is headed to Houston, Texas, for the third televised debate of the Party’s primary campaign on September 12 th and 13 th . The debate is being sponsored by ABC News and Univision and will be hosted by Texas Southern University. And while the time and place have been set, it is still not clear how to get tickets to the debate, but as soon as we know, you will know too!             We are also exploring the possibility of chartering a bus to get all our local ticket holders to the debates. If we keep the transportation and parking costs low, maybe more of us can afford debate tickets if they become available to the public.  Pick up spots would be planned for Conroe and The Woodlands. What an amazing opportunity! Watch this spot for more information!

Down load your Debate Bingo Cards If you were not able to attend the debates at Head Quarters you can down load the Bingo Cards and have some fun white we watch our candidates debate the issues. If you can not attend the dabate Democratic Headquarters will again host a watch party for both nights of the debate. The debates start at 7:00 p.m. There you can get your bingo cards and have some fun. There will be prizes!! Remember to BYOB and snacks will be provided. Last days for BACK 2 SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY It is hard to believe that it is time to get ready for school. The Montgomery County Democratic Party is participating in a community back to school event on Aug 10, 10 am - 1 pm at   BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PARK at 813 S. 1st ST. Conroe 77301. Don't let our kids go back to school with no supplies. Please bring school supplies to headquarters from now until Aug. 2.  This event is presented by: Montgomery County United & Easley Enterprises Of Texas. Lets help kids with the supplies they need to succeed in school.

Memorabilia for Sale We are trying to find a buyer for this 1936 Democratic Convention Program Book with the convention entry ticket. The book and ticket is $80 while it lasts. He is trying to sell it other places so if you are interested please contact Democratic Headquarters for more information. We will get in touch with him.

Democratic Party Headquarters announces New phone number and new Summer hours Make a note the Democratic Party Headquarters has a new phone number: 936-703-5841. The new Summer hours for the Democratic Party Headquarter office will be Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy your Summer!

Teaching Tuesdays Let's Keep Learning! The Democratic Party Headquarters is continuing its Teaching Tuesdays events in August. August 6 - "Helping Our Local Refugees" by  Sue Calvin of the Saint Vincent DePaul Society, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. August 13 - Chris Powell will "Accelerate with Exel" from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.  August 20 - Learn how to "Write Your Congressman" with Neil Gaynor and Larry Kremer from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. August 27 - Debbie Steel will do an "Analysis of Voting Patterns in MoCo 2018-2019, from 12:30 to 2 :00 p.m.

CHECK OUT OUR MCDP STORE Get ready for convention now! Don't forget to buy your Montgomery County Democrat Navy Blue t-shirt to wear with pride.    We also have a limited addition of the Texas t-shirt in 90/10 cotton in grey and a white v-neck 100% cotton for women. Women's sizes run small. All shirts are $20 each.

Come and get your Blue Texas sticker for your bumper, window or anywhere. $2.00 each. You can also order Hate has no place here signs for $20. these signs come with the metal steak and can be proudly displayed 24-7 all year. We also have buttons galore! How about "Are we great yet?" Let us know what button you want to wear. All buttons are $2 each. Thanks to the Teaching Tuesday bunch we have our jewelry collection of Blue Texas and Democratic Donkey Earrings and Blue Texas lapel pens. Some have already been sold so get while they last.

More items coming soon. Show your Democratic spirit all year round .  Do you have an idea for items for our store? Let us know.

August 6 - Teaching Tuesday, "Helping Our Local Refugees" by the Saint Vincent DePaul Society, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. August 7 - VDR Orientation, RSVP ONLY to Dottie O. Prerequisite - Passed VDR Test August 10 - Back to School Supply Giveaway August 14 - Teaching Tuesday, Accelerate with Excel, with Chris Powell, 4:30 to 6 p.m. August 15 - Hispanic Sub Committee , 6:30 p.m. at HQ. August 20 - Teaching Tuesday, Write Your Congressman with Niel Gaynor and Larry Kremer August 20 - The Senior Advisory Council (SAC) meets at 6:30, location TBA. August 26 - Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. HQ August 28 - Democrats & Progressives of Montgomery County Monthly Meetup. 6:00 p.m. at the Black Walnut, 9000 New Trails Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 September 17 - The Senior Advisory Council (SAC) meets at 6:30, location TBA Oct ober 8 - Tuesday, 6:15 pm CEC (County Executive Committee) at County Commissioner's Court Room November 19 - The Senior Advisory Council (SAC) meets at 6:30, location TBA December 17 - The Senior Advisory Council (SAC) meets at 6:30, location TBA Let us know what is going on in your community for inclusion in the newsletter. The newsletter is published bi-monthly. Please email your submission to mcdpoffice@gmail.com at least 3 days before publication.

VOTER ALERT! CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS!!     In this time of aggressive voter purges, internet hacking, and various forms of voter suppression, it is extremely important to confirm that your registration status is current and active. Texas is among the states that enforces voter suspension and purging of "inactive" or voters. In Montgomery County alone, there are over 44,000 voter files which have been marked for suspension and eventual purging. For various reasons you may have had your registration suspended. Reasons may include moving without updating your information, not voting in the previous 2 elections, or having mail returned as undeliverable to the Elections administration.     Don't miss out on your right to vote. You may use these links to check your voter registration status to confirm you are up-to-date, to be sure you have the required form(s) of ID to cast your ballot, to find your precinct # and voting locations as well as a SAMPLE BALLOT for your precinct. CLICK HERE TO CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS - FIND YOUR PRECINCT # and SEE YOUR BALLOT CLICK HERE FOR EARLY VOTING INFORMATION & LOCATIONS VOTETEXAS.GOV - Statewide Voting Information

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