Houston Democrats

HCDP ISSUES FORUM: IMMIGRATION, APRIL 8th

Saturday April 8, 2006, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
HCDP HQ, 1445 N Loop W, Ste. 110, Houston

This is the first in a series of issues forums planned for this election year. Learn effective ways to frame and discuss immigration. All candidates and Democratic activists are invited to attend.

Registration: 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Sessions: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Suggested donation to HCDP: $10 (no one turned away)
RSVP: 713-802-0085, hcdp@hcdp.org, or murvin@gmail.com

THE HARRIS COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS' CONCERT AND FUNDRAISER: APRIL 9th

Sunday, April 9, 2006; 7:30-9:00 PM

The Artery; 5401 Jackson @ Prospect (near Museum District), Houston (Map)

Artists: David Rovics (Musician), Robert Clark (Poet), Dr. John Gorman (Poet). Amy Goodman calls Rovics "the musical version of Democracy Now!"

Suggested Donation: $10 ( proceeds go to Harris County Young Democrats and artist)

The Harris County Young Democrats have been looking forward to hearing David's music for a long time. One of the few advantages of politically unstable times is the quality of music (think 1960s). David's music embodies this tradition by confronting the abuse of power with art.

Volunteers Needed: We need volunteers to help out at the door and the bar, beginning at 7:00 PM. Please contact Travis Sheive (hcyd.events@gmail.com) if you are available.

For more info: Kate Rybka, HCYD President (hcyd.president@gmail.com / 713-443-7088 / HCYD Myspace Group

NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION FOR IMMIGRATION JUSTICE: APRIL 10th

Monday, April 10th, 1:00-5:00 pm, Downtown Houston

1:00 PM Gathering at Guadalupe Plaza

1:30 PM Begin April 10th Coalition March

2:00-3:00 PM Arrive at Allen's landing

3:00-5:00 PM Rally and Speeches from the April 10th Coalition.

The Houston April 10th Coalition will join a national effort with other coordinated grassroots organizations mobilizing for immigration justice. On April 10, 2006 the coalition will lead a march from Guadalupe Plaza to Allen's Landing in solidarity for immigration rights. Our goal is to stop anti-immigration legislation from becoming law and to pass real, comprehensive immigration reform that provides a legitimate path to earned citizenship, unites families, and ensure workplace and civil rights protections for all.

NOTE: Please note that the march is taking place at 1:00 PM because of The City of Houston Parade Ordinances. Organizers are asking that the youth remain in school and meet the April 10th Coalition after school unless they are given permission from their parents to participate.

Sponsored by: The April 10th Coalition. For more information call Marisol Rodriguez at 713.550.7712 or Alain Cisneros at 713.870.8768

HCDP BROWN BAG LUNCH: What do the Primary Results Mean? APRIL 11th

Tuesday April 11, 2006, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
HCDP Offices, 1445 North Loop West, #110 (exit Ella Blvd.), Houston, TX

Join HCDP for a panel discussion with three political consultants who answer the question: What do the Primary Results Mean? Our featured speakers include Robert Jara, Mustafa Tameez, and Keir Murray. Brown Bag Lunch is a monthly event of the Harris County Democratic Party. Bring your lunch. HCDP provides the soft drinks.

SEVEN STAR BREAKFAST: APRIL 20th

For the first time, seven past and present chairs of the Harris County Democratic Party—Ken Bentsen, Gerry Birnberg, David Mincberg, John Odam, Sue Schechter, Barbara Stanley, and Larry Veselka—discuss how we can again win races in the county and help affect the outcome of state races as well. This fundraiser will finance the hiring of a full-time organizer to head up a major 2006 campaign for Democratic candidates.

What: Seven Star Breakfast
Where: Houston City Club, 9 Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX
When: Thursday, April 20, 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Program: A panel discussion by Harris County Democratic Party Chairs on winning strategies
Moderator: Peter Brown

Suggested contributions:

Seven Star General: $1,000
Six Star General: $500

In 2002, Scott Hochberg won an unwinnable race for State Representative. In 2004, Hubert Vo upset one of the most powerful incumbents in the Republican inner circle. This year we have a chance of winning more, but it will take a better job of organization than we have ever achieved in the past. Funds from this breakfast will enable us to hire a full-time organizer to marshal the efforts of the thousands of volunteers waiting to help achieve our goals. If you'd like to receive an invitation, contact Sam Keeper, Seven Star Breakfast Chair, at 713-829-7291, skeeper@houston.rr.com .

HCDP COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING: APRIL 20th
Thursday, April 20, 2006, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Harris County Jury Assembly Room

1019 Congress, Houston, TX 77002

Join us at the CEC Meeting of all HCDP precinct chairs and Steering Committee members as we canvass results of Democratic Primary Run-Off Election. All are welcome. Meet candidates.

HCDP LAUNCHES NEW WORKING GROUP FOR DEVELOPING FUTURE DEMOCRATIC LEADERS

HCDP has activated the Young Democrats-Future Leaders Working Group. Its mission is to inspire active participation in Democratic Party affairs, and, ultimately, loyalty to the principles of the Democratic Party, by persons under 36 years of age, and to develop future leaders from among such individuals by coordinating and helping to invigorate various younger Democratic groups, including Democratic student organizations on college campuses and high schools. The working group will also seek to establish new clubs on campuses where they do not presently exist. It will also interface with established Democratic clubs, such as the tremendously successful and active Harris County Young Democrats, to supplement, enhance, and support their efforts and the excellent work these groups are doing.

Please email Melissa Taylor, Director of Party Administration, at mrt@hcdp.org if you are interested in being a member of this working group.