September 1, 2019
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.
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HEADQUARTERS:
1712 N Frazier St. 77301
Conroe, Texas
936-703-5841
mcdpoffice@gmail.com
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In this issue:
Fiestas Patrias / Immigration discussed at Final Friday / Democrats participate in Pride Fest / Down load your Bingo Cards / Sanctuary Congregation / Historic Montgomery Celebration / Save the Date / Join the Census / Letter to the Editor / Fundraising Ideas Welcome / HQ has new phone number
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Let's keep learning / Check out our Store
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Upcoming events
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Final Friday focused on Immigration
Lorena Perez McGill updated the August 30 Final Friday crowd on the immigration and the negative impact of our immigration policy on our county and state and the cost that keeping immigrants seeking asylum behind bars represent to us taxpayers.
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Democrats to
participate in
Pride Fest
Pride Fest is set for September 28 at The Woodlands Town Green Park. The Montgomery County Democratic party will man our own MCDP table again this year. There will also be VDRs to register new voters. Our MCDP store will be on the road at the event. Come by and show you support and check out our store items.
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Down load your Debate Bingo Cards
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The third Democratic debate is scheduled for September 12.
If you were not able to attend the debate watch party you can down load the Bingo Cards and have some fun white watching our candidates debate the issues. Come early to get a good seat and get your
bingo cards and have some fun. There will be prizes!!
Remember to BYOB and snacks will be provided.
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Teaching Tuesday learns about Voting Patterns
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Debbie Steel hosted Teaching Tuesday on August 27. She showed Marc Meyer and others the voting patterns in Montgomery County Democratic Party in 2018 and 2019. Approximately 20 people attended the event.
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S a v e t h e d a t e ! !
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Please return the Signs
The Hate has no Please here yard signs are used as a fundraiser. If you used one for the 4th of July parade, please return it or pay $20 for the sign. We appreciate your support to for our office.
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Learn More about the United States Census on
September 3, 2019
Lieutenant Colonel (USA, Retired) Paul “Alan” Mooneyham, Partnership Specialist for the United States Census Bureau, will make a presentation about the upcoming census at our Teaching Tuesday event on September 3, 2019. He will be making two presentations, one at 4:30 – 6:00 pm and again at 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
Besides providing valuable information about the importance of the census, he will also be explaining about becoming a census worker.
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Letter to the Editor
Conroe Courier
August 28, 2019
If Socialism is bad, Capitalism is worse
President Trump is trying to label Socialism as bad for America, and Trump enablers are misrepresenting the facts. If Socialism is bad, Capitalism is worse. Capitalism makes the rich richer and the poor poorer. It is expensive to be poor, and with great wealth comes great political power.
Free markets are the best way to get products to market and to generate profits. Social works are the best way to provide infrastructure, education, and humanitarian aid. A healthy society needs both. Bernie Sanders follows the European vernacular of “democratic socialism” while Elizabeth Warren prefers “progressive capitalism” showing moving forward with science and innovation. Neither advocates pure socialism.
Imagine our society as the human body. If a small part stops playing by the rules and starts, like a cancer, pulling out the wealth, the body dies. If an authoritarian part prevents the flow of innovation and wealth, the body dies. A healthy body spreads the wealth and oxygen to all parts of the body.
Let’s not forget that America, like other developed democratic countries embraces both capitalism and socialism in its democracy. Don’t let President Trump, who doesn’t understand history, economics, or religion define the Democratic Party.
Bruce Barnes
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Fundraising ideas welcome
The Montgomery County Democratic Party is looking for venues and ideas for a Spring fundraiser. If you know of a place and have an idea of what we can do please let us know. Contact MCDP Headquarters.
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Teaching Tuesdays
Let's Keep Learning!
The Democratic Party Headquarters is continuing its Teaching Tuesdays events in August.
September 3
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Learn More about the 2020 United States Census. Presented by
Lieutenant Colonel (USA, Retired) Paul “Alan” Mooneyham, Partnership Specialist for the United States Census Bureau.
He will be making two presentations, one at 4:30 – 6:00 pm and again at 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
September 10 -
Voting in Montgomery County 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. presented by Bruce Barnes.
September 17 -
Maintaining Order: Roberts Rules of Order by Betty McInterff, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
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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.
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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.
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More items coming soon. Show your Democratic spirit all year round
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Do you have an idea for items for our store?
Let us know.
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August 30 - Final Friday, Speaker Lorena Perez McGill, 6:00 p.m. at MCDP Headquarters
September 5 - Pride Fest Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m. MCDP HQ. If you want to help with this event please contact Margie at mckremer2@gmail.com or 281-795-1023.
September 10 - Woodlands Democratic Club meeting at 6:30 p.m. go to www.democraticclubofthewoodlands.com for more information.
Teaching Tuesday, Voting in Montgomery County 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. presented by Bruce Barnes.
September 12 - Presidential Debate Watch Party, MCDP HQ, 6:30 p.m. Debate begins at 7:00 p.m.
September 15 - Fiestas Patrias, Parking Lot, Montgomery County HQ, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
September 17 -
SAC meeting will be held at the Pueblo Viejo, TX-494 Loop (at 1314), Porter TX 77365,
mypuebloviejo.com
September 28 - Gay Pride Festival, Town Green Park Woodlands 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 3 - Fall Fundraiser, Martin's Hall, 6:30 p.m. Save the Date!
November 19
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Montgomery County Democratic Party Sustaining Membership Program. Click on the Contribute button to help turn Montgomery County Blue!!!
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