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Chair: Ginger Blair
Deputy Chair: Kimberly Valdez
Secretary: Carmen McZeal
Treasurer: Natalie Ward
Sergeant At Arms: Marc Meyer
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Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters
704 N. Thompson St. #195
Conroe, Texas 77301
936-703-5841
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January 15, 2023 Newsletter
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Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters Hours
Hours of operation: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Monday through Friday
Due to the continuing spread of COVID, our policy now is for staff and visitors to comply with social distancing guidelines & masks are optional. The best way to reach someone at the MCDP headquarters is to call or leave a message at 936-703-5841 or send an email to office@mcdptx.org. For urgent matters, please text 713-256-1420 or email chair@mcdptx.org outside of office hours.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Save the Date - Go Texan Parade
Final Friday - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
Surveys - Please respond to the survey most appropriate for you
New Year Message from Deputy Chair
MCDP - Hard at Work
Fundraising Committee - Planning Meeting
We Need Your Help!
Montgomery County News
From TDC - Talking Points re 2022 successes, immigration and LIFT
Training Opportunities for Democrats
Events Around the County
County Non-Profit Spotlight
Joe and Kamala's Corner
Tweets
Hakeem Jeffries' Acceptance Speech
Blue Store - Show Your Commitment to Democracy!
Upcoming Party & Community Events
Other Groups and Community Events
This newsletter is published on or about the 1st and the 15th of every month.
no later than 3 days before publication.
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Save the Date
Go Texan Parade
February 18, 2023
Join us for the Parade as a volunteer, participant or a viewer!
If you are interested in working on the planning committee, please join us for a meeting on January 18th at 11 am at Headquarters OR
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Our 2023 Final Friday Speakers Series
Begins with a Featured Speaker from the
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
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In honor of Blood Donor Awareness Month, a representative of the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will speak with us about the need for blood donations, who can donate, if there are issues that would preclude a person from donating, and more.
If we are able to secure the required number of signatures at our Final Friday meeting, we will be able to have a blood donation drive in our parking lot. We hope you will join us to learn about this important issue.
The link to watch virtually is highlighted in blue below. You may also watch on Facebook Live.
Topic: Final Friday
Time: Jan 27, 2023 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 858 7409 0628
Passcode: 41243
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Please Help us Better Serve
Montgomery County Democrats
Take a Survey!!!
As we enter the two years before the 2024 election, we are asking for your input via linked surveys. Thank you for taking the time to complete a survey. Your input is important and your thoughtful responses are particularly valuable as we strategize for 2023-2024 and beyond. The more participation, the more we know what our party members/volunteers are thinking.
The surveys are focused on response groups - Precinct Chairs, current Donors/Volunteers, and those who don't fall in either of these categories. Please pick the survey that best fits your status now or in 2022. You only need to complete one survey.
NOTE: the surveys close on January 24, 2023, to allow us to compile the answers in preparation for strategic planning meetings.
Thank you!
The MCDPTX Communications Committee
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A New Year Message
from Your Deputy Chair
January offers us all an opportunity to reflect on the past year and to start fresh for the new one.
As we look back on the election cycle of 2022 and all the tremendous things we did as a party, we need to give ourselves credit for how far we’ve come. We are nothing less than an all-volunteer army of individuals supporting our candidates, and we may not have won the big races, but we moved the needle.
It’s important to recognize that incremental success IS success. We must cultivate an attitude of positivity and a belief that we will prevail in the future. This energy will sustain us as we continue to show Montgomery County and indeed the State of Texas, that we are a force to be reckoned with. ONWARD!
Kim Valdez
MCDPTX Deputy Chair
Precinct 50 Chair
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Montgomery County
Democratic Party
Hard at Work - Update
Our work collecting and analyzing data from the November 8 General Election continues.
As we dig through data sets, more and more information is revealed. Our latest research indicates that the number of Democrats voting increased in 83 precincts in Montgomery County. The percentage of increase varied greatly throughout the county with most precincts increasing Democratic voter turnout by at least 4%. This represents a significant increase.
The Democratic Party continues to train both judges and clerks who are ready to work at every election in Montgomery County even though the Republican judges are no longer asking for Democratic clerks for each precinct. In the 2022 election we were prepared to provide one fully trained Alternate Judge for the 110 Republican-controlled precincts and a Presiding Judge for Precinct 10 - the one Democrat-controlled precinct. Unfortunately, in many precincts, the Republican presiding judge refused offers of assistance and did not proactively allow Democrats' participation as clerks. One hundred and ten Democrats were assigned as Alternate Judges, and as we anticipated, at the last minute the Republicans need clerks and thanks to our forward-thinking leadership, we were ready with a cadre of 76 fully trained clerks to send to the polls.
It should be noted that in many cases, the Republican presiding judges were less capable than our people. Some presiding judges requested clerks at the last minute and needed our expertise operating the voting machines, managing paperwork, and performing other critical functions of election day. We will continue to be prepared to use our expertise to ensure the smooth running of polling sites on election day.
We encourage each and every one of you to take advantage of the many training opportunities available to our party members in Montgomery County.
Stay tuned for more information as we continue to research and compile data.
Montgomery County Democratic Party Leadership
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Please Join our Fundraising Committee!
Are you brimming with ideas? Bursting with energy? Boundlessly optimistic?
Calling all handy, crafty, organized, and creative Dems. We would love to have you join our Fundraising Committee to help us plan our February Fundraiser and Social. Whatever it is, we promise that we will have fun and that your talents will be appreciated.
Our meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24th @ 4:30 p.m. at Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters, 704 N. Thompson St., Conroe, TX 77301. If you are interested and want to join us at a different time, or just want to share a great idea, please contact Lore Breitmeyer-Jones, Fundraising Chair, by text at 832-470-5755. We would love to hear from you!
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We Need Your Help!
Volunteer to Help Your Precinct!
We know you have heard this request many times but maybe now you are ready to join Stephanie (pictured) as a Precinct Chair! If you have ever thought you might be interested, now is the time to get more information.
Please contact us to talk about what is involved in being a Precinct Chair or in helping your Precinct Chair. There is a lot of support for Precinct Chairs and that support is getting stronger. You will not be going it alone; but you will make a huge difference in our County, State and Nation.
To talk with someone about how you can help email office@mcdptx.org or call Headquarters at 936-703-5841.
If you are ready to apply for a Precinct Chair vacancy, please download, print, and complete this application form, and submit it to us by U.S. mail, email as an attachment to office@mcdptx.org, or drop it off in person at 704 N. Thompson St. #195, Conroe, TX 77301. If you have never visited Headquarters, it would be great to meet you!
You may find out whether your Precinct has a Chair and who your Precinct Chair is by going to the Secretary of State website. Or contact us and we'll let you know!
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The Tamina Community is finally getting some progress on the water and sewer system improvements needed and neglected for so long thanks to Federal funding from The American Rescue Plan and the support of the City of Shenandoah.
After more than 50 years of negotiations and setbacks, this is a positive step in the right direction. However, there are more details and challenges to work out before the project will be completed. It will take several years to finish the entire construction.
We will have more on this story in the coming weeks. Read more from Community Impact below.
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Shenandoah City Council approves plan to provide funding ...
The Shenandoah City Council approved an interlocal agreement between itself and Tamina to use American Rescue Plan Act funding to provide water and sewage services to the area at a special meeting on Dec. 28. Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough...
Read more
communityimpact.com
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According to an article in the Community Impact, Montgomery County is the 9th fastest growing county in Texas. We all see the growth everyday and it is only increasing.
To read the article click below.
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U.S. Census: Montgomery County ninth-fastest-growing...
Montgomery County ranks No. 9 out of the fastest-growing counties in the state of Texas, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The county's population grew 3% from July 1, 2018, to July 1, 2019-increasing from 589,770 to...
Read more
communityimpact.com
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TALKING POINTS
2022 End-of-Year Wrap-Up
December 30, 2022
Click here to read information from the TDP as a wrap-up of 2022.
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TALKING POINTS
POTUS’ El Paso Visit, Border Announcements
January 5, 2023
Click here to read about President Biden's work with regard to immigration and the border.
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TALKING POINTS
Project LIFT
January 6, 2023
Project LIFT (Local Investment in the Future of Texas) is the way in which the Texas Democratic Party provides recognition and additional support for municipal, school board, and community college trustee candidates who identify as Democrats. While municipal offices are non-partisan, we are invested in getting folks elected to these positions who will govern in a way that promotes Democratic Party values today and will be our rising stars of tomorrow. Click here to learn more.
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The National Democratic Training Committee has virtual training opportunities for all Democrats. Whether you are considering running for office, wondering whether to become a Precinct Chair, thinking about how to be a more effective Precinct Chair, or just interested in how you can help turn Texas blue in 2024, you might consider keeping in touch with this organization and attending some training. Go to
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Democratic Party Events Around the County |
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Magnolia Dems Organize!
The five Chairs of the 10 precincts in Magnolia are organizing to bring more power and effectiveness to our corner of the County. We have an initial planning meeting scheduled soon and bring a lot of enthusiasm and commitment to the table. We encourage anyone living in the vacant Magnolia precincts - Precincts 28, 30, 66, 89, or 91 - who may be interested in becoming a Precinct Chair to contact Charlotte Harris at 832-567-3404 to be included in the planning meeting.
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WoMCDP December Meeting
In December, the Women of Montgomery County Democratic Party (now MoMCDP) had a holiday meeting with a great turnout. We had an informative and heart wrenching presentation from Linda Quiroz the Director of Education Outreach for the Montgomery County Women's Center and raised $550 as well as numerous donations for them.
Thanks to Stephanie Miller for hosting! We had a great holiday spread with many tasty treats. And for fun we had a sock White Elephant exchange!
Consider joining us for future meetings.
Great job, WoMCDP!
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County Non-Profit Spotlight
Each month in 2023, we will share information about non-profit resources in Montgomery County in hopes that those in need receive assistance.
This month we feature the Montgomery County Women's Center.
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According to MCWC's website, in 1986, the Montgomery County Rape Crisis Coalition and Family Violence Outreach merged under the name of the Montgomery County Women’s Center. The original charter and purpose were expanded to include emergency shelter, counseling, and support services for victims of both family and sexual violence. Their services now include:
- 24 Hour Crisis Hotline
- Emergency Shelter
- Counseling and Support Groups
- Advocacy & Accompaniment
- Legal Services
- Transitional Housing
- Outreach & Education
- Something Special Store
MCWC provides services to women, children and men who are victims of family and sexual violence. Please contact them or another resource if you or someone you know needs assistance.
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JOE and KAMALA'S CORNER !
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If you missed House Minority Leader, Hakeem Jeffries, acceptance speech it is well worth the time to view it. Click here to see the full speech.
But a highlight was his recitation of what Democrats stand for! See below for a link to the excerpt and for the Principles he recited.
CNN video (timestamped excerpt of the speech, starts at timestamp 13:31)
Democratic Principles Alphabetically:
We will never compromise our principles. House Democrats will always put:
* American values over autocracy
* Benevolence over bigotry.
* The Constitution over the cult.
* Democracy over demagogues.
* Economic opportunity over extremism.
* Freedom over fascism,
* Governing over gaslighting.
* Hopefulness over hatred.
* Inclusion over isolation,
* Justice over judicial overreach.
* Knowledge over kangaroo courts,
* Liberty over limitation.
* Maturity over Mar-a-Lago.
* Normalcy over negativity.
* Opportunity over obstruction,
* People over politics.
* Quality of life issues over QAnon.
* Reason over racism.
* Substance over slander.
* Triumph over tyranny.
* Understanding over ugliness.
* Voting rights over voter suppression.
* Working families over the well connected.
* Xenia* over xenophobia. ( Xenia (Greek: ξενία) is an ancient Greek concept of hospitality.)
* Yes, we can over you can’t do it,
* Zealous representation over zero sum confrontation.
Thanks to Charlie Lindahl for providing these links.
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Check out our Blue Store at Headquarters
Lots of great bling to show your commitment to Democracy!
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Event Calendar - For more details, click on the image and follow link to the MCDPTX.org website; click on the date to view event.
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Other Groups & Community Events: |
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IMMIGRATION CLINIC REOPENED- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! - Lorena Perez McGill |
Can you help?
- Legal consultation
- Set up, clean up, organize
- Speaker
Third Thursdays
5:00 to 9:00pm
24803 Oakhurst Dr. 77386
Questions and Information:
contact Lorena Perez McGill at
email or 202-294-4473.
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Democrats and Progressives of Montgomery County
Morning Breakfast MEETUP
Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Start the New Year right - with friends and breakfast!
11133 Interstate 45 S · Conroe, TX
Hosted by Karen Cavanagh
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Paid for by the Montgomery County Texas Democratic Party, www.mcdptx.org. This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. |
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