September 15, 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.

HEADQUARTERS:
1712 N Frazier St. 77301
Conroe, Texas

936-703-5841

mcdpoffice@gmail.com

Fiestas PatrIas / Pride Fest / Save the Date for Fundraiser / SAC Meeting goes to Porter / Learn Robert's Rules of Order / Debate Bingo / Final Friday / Fundraising Ideas / Let's keep learning / Check out our store / Upcoming Events .
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.
S a v e t h e D a t e !

Get your tickets now for the Fall Fundraiser Social on October 3. You can get tickets in person a Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters, or on line at Act Blue. There will be food, cash bar, door prizes, silent auction, speakers. Come in your favorite team or Spirit shirt.
September SAC Meeting is in Porter

Pueblo Viejo Restaurant is at the intersection of Texas 494 and FM 1314 in Porter Texas.
23724 TX-494 Loop, Porter, TX 77365

Join us for the Senior Advisory Council Meeting on September 17th that is being held this month at the Pueblo Viejo Restaurant in Porter, Texas at 6:30 p.m. SAC meetings are being moved around the County so that local precinct chairs will have an opportunity to meet with the Party leaders without having to drive to Conroe all the time. SAC meetings 
Teaching Tuesday will teach us how to Maintain Order at a Meeting

Come learn on September 17 for a presentation on how Robert's Rules of Order really works. Presiding at meeting, big or small, is never as easy as it looks, what with time constraints, touchy topics, and personalities always having to be considered. And being a productive member at a meeting can be just as tricky. But luckily, in 1876 a gentleman by the name of General Henry M Robert developed a Pocket Manual of Rules of Order as a guide for conducting meetings and making decisions as a group that is now the standard tool for use at meetings. 
On September 17, Betty McInturff will be giving a short course on “Maintaining Order with Robert’s Rules of Order” from 12:30 to 2:00 pm at Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters. Knowing ones way around Robert’s Rules will be very helpful at our County Convention in March of 2020. We hope you will come for this Teaching Tuesday Event.  
You are welcome to download this “Cheat Sheet” as a handy guide.
Debate Watch Party participants score prizes
How many times did Bernie say 1%, did Beto say guns? All of these were probably on the Bingo cards that participants at the Democratic Debate watch party were waiting for to complete their cards and win the giant Hershey bar.
Lets talk elections and other stuff with Jay on Final Friday
September! It’s time to look forward to upcoming elections. 
Join us on Final Friday, Sept 27 6:30 pm. as we welcome Jay Stittleburg as he analyzes the 10 Texas Constitutional Amendments we will be voting on during the November 5, 2019 general election. 
We are also welcoming several candidates running for office who will be introducing themselves. 
This will be a great evening so come early for snacks, drinks & socializing! 
Remember Friday Sept 27. 6:30 pm. (Speaker at 7 pm). Montgomery County Democratic Party Headquarters, 1712 N Frazier, Suite 117, Conroe TX 77301 (corner Wilson Road & N Frazier).  The public is invited. For more information call  936-242-3367  or email  MCDPoffice@gmail.com.
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 September and October

September 17 - Maintaining Order: Roberts Rules of Order by Betty McInterff, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

September 24 - Take out your creative hats again with Judy Trosvig to create saleable items for the Pride Fest, the October fundraiser and the MCDP store.

October 1 - Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters “Gun Violence Prevention and How Supporters Can Help” Speakers: Erica Lawrence and Jane Winter from the Moms Demand Action local Chapter. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

October 22 - " Change the Story, Change the Mind” with Speaker: Pat Garris.
Contrary to our inner most feelings, our relatives and friends are not really crazy. Come to this seminar to gain the understanding and tools to calmly respond to divergent points of view. 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 t-shirt to wear with pride.
  All shirts are $20 each.
Come and get your Blue Texas sticker for your bumper, window or anywhere. $2.00 each.

We also have Hate has no place here signs for $20. these signs come with the metal steak.

Buttons, buttons, buttons!! 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. We also have one of a kind earrings and jewelry items. All items are unique and handmade.
More items coming soon. Show your Democratic spirit all year round .

Do you have an idea for items for our store?
 Let us know.

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 18 - Pride Fest Planning meeting at 6 6:30 p.m. at MCDP HQ.

September 19 - Convention Committee meeting at MCDP HQ
Hispanic Subcommittee meeting at 5:30 p.m. at MCDP HQ.

September 23 - Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, at MCDP HQ

September 24 - Teaching Tuesday, Creations for Blue Texas Store 4:40 to 6:00 p.m. at MCDP HQ.

September 27 - Final Friday, Speaker Jay Stittleburg 6:30 p.m. MCDP HQ.

September 28 - Gay Pride Festival, Town Green Park Woodlands 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

October 1 - Moms Demand Action meeting

October 3 - Fall Fundraiser, Martin's Hall, 6:30 p.m. Save the Date! Make reservations now!


October 22 - Teaching Tuesday with Pat Garris

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.
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!
  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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