National Day
of Service is this Saturday January 19. Please see below for opportunities to
get involved!
1)
Last year Metrocrest Democrats
collected jars of peanut butter for the Metrocrest Food Bank. It was such a
success they are doing it again. Please
ask everyone you know for a jar of peanut butter - drop it off at one of the 3
locations noted below between now and January 18. There is no need to
call first, there will be a box or bag on the porch for you to place the peanut
butter in. Let us know if you would like to help deliver it on the 19th.
Drop-off locations: Val Smith 2120 Nob Hill, Carrollton; Greg Robinson
4026 Crestpark, Farmers Branch and Marsha Fishman 1275 Bradford, Coppell 75019.
Contact - Marsha Fishman, marsha4obaba@tx.rr.com.
2)
In 2011, the Preston Hollow
Democrats, working with the Preston Royal Library Friends, completed the update
of the landscaping on the front and west side of the Preston Royal Library. Once
again Preston Hollow Democrats will help clean-up the leaves and such around
the front of the library. Coffee and light snacks will be served. Bring your
own rake or similar gardening tool. PRESTON ROYAL LIBRARY is located on Royal
Lane, West of Tollway in Dallas. We will
be working from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Now it's time for Spring clean-up. See you
on Saturday, January 19th!
Contact – Katherine McGovern,
ksm1119@sbcglobal.net
3)
Saturday Night Live at
AIDS Interfaith Network (National Day of Service – Health) We will join the DFW
Sisters in sponsoring a meal, goodie bags, and entertainment for approximately
40 clients of Dallas' AIDS Interfaith Network. You can volunteer by providing potluck
items, paper plates, plastic utensils, napkins, socks, underwear, cold-weather
gloves and hats, and/or toiletries. We also need 6 people to help set up, serve
the meal, entertain, and clean up. Mary Warren is organizing this event. Go to https://donate.2013pic.org/page/event/detail/4v74r to sign up. The event will be taking place from 3:00 to 7:00
pm.
4) Upgrading Trails at Cedar Ridge Preserve
Please join the Dallas
Sierra Club, Audobon and other friends of the environment for a National Day of
Service Outing at the Cedar Ridge Preserve in Dallas to help upgrade some of
the beautiful walking trails. The address is 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas,
TX 75249. Its a great morning workout, and the scenery is exceptional. No tools
are required, (maybe gloves) just show up and be ready to lend a hand or two.
We'll work from 9 AM to 12 or so, and then walk around the preserve and admire
the wildflowers and fauna! Bring some water for sure. Its on Saturday the 19th
of January, 2013! Please see their website at www.audubondallas.org/
SDEC
Update
As you know, the 83rd
Texas Legislative Session started last week. The SDEC Legislative Committee,
which David chairs, with the help and support of the TDP staff, will be
monitoring the filing of bills in the next few weeks. As in the past, the
Legislative Committee will recommend positions for and against certain
legislation to the full SDEC for approval. The Party staff will be specifically
monitoring legislation that affects candidates, election processes, and matters
that impact Party affairs and governance. However, the committee will also be
looking at other important bills dealing with issues which impact positions
taken in our Platform. We are seeking your input on specific legislation or
issues which need to be addressed about which you may have knowledge. Because
of the short time frame for filing bills, please send in your comments soon to
one of us so that your input can be shared with the Party staff who can in turn
share with potential legislative sponsors.
David also serves on the
"TDP Task Force for Common Sense About Gun Violence." He is the only
SDEC member on the task force, which is composed of experts from law
enforcement and gun groups, as well as Democratic elected officials from across
the state. The task force had its first meeting in Austin last week, and will
be meeting again at the end of the month. The purpose of the ad hoc group is to
develop messaging for the Party to counter the GOP reaction with a
comprehensive, common sense approach to the horrific events in Connecticut. The
task force will also make recommendations for legislative solutions. If you have
suggestions or ideas which you wish to be considered by the task force, please
let us know.
As you know, there is no
such thing as campaign season being over.
The work continues, even during odd numbered years. Janice serves on the Campaign Committee which
will be meeting on Saturday January 26.
The meeting will focus on minority outreach and candidate
recruitment. If you have ideas on either
topic that you would like shared with the TDP, please respond back to us.
If you are planning to make the trip over to Washington, D.C., tickets
are still available for the Inaugural Ball and other official events. Below is
the link that includes all available tickets and RSVP information.
Democratically
yours,
Janice
Schwarz and David Griggs
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