November 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.
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In this issue:
We are Moving / Debate Watch / Coat of Many Colors Offers Thanksgiving Dinner / Deadline Approaches for Precinct Chairs / Save the Date for Roy Zimmerman / Communications needs you /
Fundraising ideas welcome / Volunteers Needed / Teaching Tuesday / Check out our Store / Upcoming Events
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F i n a l l y!
The lease as been signed for our new location at 704 N. Thompson Street Suite 195, Conroe, Texas 77301. The current headquarters will be open to volunteers early on Thanksgiving week for packing and moving. We will need your help. Please call Headquarters for information on how you can participate in our move. The current phone number stays the same.
If you would like to help with the move we will be packing and cleaning the old office beginning at 9 :00 am on Saturday, November 23 and moving to the new office and unpacking and cleaning Monday the 25 and Friday the 29. Please sign up for a 3 hour shift. For more information please text Lore Jones at 832-470-5755.
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IT’S NOT TO LATE…
TO COME TO A DEBATE…
At headquarters that is!
1712 N. Frazier, Suite 117, Conroe, TX 77301.
November 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
This probably won’t be the last debate, but it may be the most exciting, especially if you come to join the crowd. The debate parties always include a debate bingo card, a handout to help you judge the candidates’ presentations, and prizes for bingo winners. Snacks and beverages are also provided.
Please join us!
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Deadline approaches for Precinct Chair and House Districts Positions
Letter from Marc Mayer
Filing for candidates is open now. Today, I am highlighting the local federal and state-level races today:
Congressional District 08: Laura Jones, the Democratic Chair in San Jacinto County has filed with the FEC and is actively collecting signatures. Watch for her events here locally. Jacob Osborne had filed early, but has indicated he is not going to run. I have spoken with one other potential candidate, but no other filings, yet.
Senate District 04: Jay Stittleburg is already in the race.
House District 03: I have spoken with one potential candidate, but no filings at this point. This district is shared with Waller County, but no candidates have raised their hand there, either.
House District 15: I have a couple of potential candidates on my radar, and Lorena Perez McGill still has an open treasurer appointment, but hasn’t indicated if she is running again.
House District 16: I don’t have a potential candidate at this time. Griffin Winkworth had filed an early campaign treasurer appointment, but has told me he is not running. This district runs from Dobbin and Richards on the west side to Splendora in East County.
Yesterday was “National Run for Something Day”. I’d like for everyone to strongly consider running for something! Contact me at (936) 333-3874 by phone or text if you are interested. We are really in need of attorneys that are willing to run for judicial positions and law enforcement officers willing to run for constable and sheriff. The filing period is open until December 9th.
Marc Meyer
Montgomery County Democratic Chair
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Montgomery County Democratic Party Needs You
(As a Precinct Chair)
The Montgomery County Democratic Party is currently recruiting Precinct Chairs. In order to build our base and organize local Democratic voters in Texas, we need individuals from every precinct who are willing to reach out to fellow Democrats or independent voters. We offer training and support for our Precinct Chairs. If you live in any of the precincts listed below, and you would like to get active in local organizing and working elections, please contact our office for more information and an official application. You may also download an application form at
https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/forms/pol-sub/2-1f.pdf#search=application%20for%20precinct%20chair.
If you don’t know your precinct, check your current voter registration card, or go to MontgomeryVotes.org, select Your Registration Status, enter your name and DOB in the Voter Registration Lookup.
The deadline to file to be on the ballot next year is December 9, 2019. However, even if you miss the deadline, you may still apply in case no one else is elected to the position.
MCDP TX
Headquarters
936-703-5841
Vacant Precincts:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 33, 36, 41, 42, 47, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 59, 65, 66, 80, 83, 85, 90, 91, 93, 94
New precincts to be added in 2020:
97, 98, 99, 100
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The MCDPTX Communications Committee Needs You!
Do you want to make a big difference in 2020?
Can you see challenges to be met? Are you a Social Media Savant? Word Wizard? Technology Titan? A Champion Customer Service Provider? Or the kind of person who can put in the time and get things done? If so, the Communications Committee needs you! And they need you right away!!
All of our communications skills need sharpening and new ones put in place as soon as possible.
If you are even half way interested is putting some time in on this very important committee, please let us know at
mcdpoffice@gmail.com
or call 936-703-5841 and we will sign you up right away.
Few committees can have such a direct impact on our ability to turn Texas Blue. Please help.
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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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If you have some time, we have something for you to do. Don't sit and complain about the state of affairs. Get involved, do something for your party and make some friends along the way. The Montgomery Democratic Party Headquarters is in need of action minded people to man our office especially on Friday morning. Use your skills and interests to help our office maintain a presents in the democratic process. There will be a lot of exciting things happening in the next election cycle so be a part of it. If you would like to volunteer please call Margie at 281-795-1023 or come by the Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters office.
Don't sit back and complain about the problem,
be part of the solution.
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Teaching Tuesdays
Let's Keep Learning!
The Democratic Party Headquarters is suspending Teaching Tuesdays events until after the holidays and the move to our new location (TBA).
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CHECK OUT OUR
Blue Texas Store
Get ready for the Holidays and Convention now!
Don't forget to buy your Montgomery County Democrat t-shirt to wear with pride.
All shirts are $20 each.
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Come and get your Blue Texas sticker for your bumper, window or anywhere for $2.00 each.We also have
Hate has no place here signs for $20. These signs come with the metal stakes and can be displayed everyday.
Buttons, buttons, buttons!! We have buttons galore! How about "Are we great yet?" Let us know what button you want to wear. All buttons are 3 for $5. We also have one of a kind earrings, key chains and jewelry items. Check out the Tea Towels. All items are unique and handmade.
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Get your Texas stuff now for Holiday Gifts
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More items coming soon. Show your Democratic spirit all year round
. These make great Stocking Stuffers.
Do you have an idea for items for our store?
Let us know.
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November 19
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The Senior Advisory Council (SAC) meets at 6:30,Hickory Corral, 18535 FM 1488
, Magnolia.
November 20 - Democratic Debate Watch Party, 7:00 p.m. MCDP HQ
November 21
- Convention Committee meeting, 4:30 p.m. HQ
November 22 - 29 Office Open for volunteers to help with the move.Closed for moving and Thanksgiving.
November 28 - Thanksgiving.
Have a great Holiday.
December 17
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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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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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Mongomery County Democratic Party
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