DCYD Holiday Party
Posted December 3, 2008
By Juan Ayala
DetailsDate: (Friday) December 12, 2008
Time: 8-11pm
Location: 2814 Canton Street, Dallas, TX 75226
(Loft in Deep Ellum)This has been an amazing year for the Dallas County Young Democrats and we are planning a big party to remember it. We will have catered food from a great Dallas restaurant and an open bar to wash it down. We will also have music and pictures of our very active year.
**Please rsvp to Zenette,
zjenkins1@yahoo.comor Steven
txsteven@yahoo.com and let us know if you plan to attend.
DCYD Adopts A Family - Hurricane Ike Victims
Posted December 3, 2008
By Juan Ayala
Donations To Be Accepted at Holiday PartyThis year at our holiday party we will be taking donations to help a family whose lives have been devastated by Hurricane Ike. We are coordinating our efforts with the Catholic Charities Hope Center of Galveston.
We have identified a family which includes a 7 year old girl suffering from leukemia. If you would like more information or would like to donate before or after the holiday party please contact Jeriva,
jerivatraylor@aol.com.
Their needs are extensive and we are looking for donations of:
Money
Clothes (women's size -14/XL, 7 yr old girl -size 8-10 medium, 18 month boy-size 18 months)
Small Appliances(toaster oven, blender, can opener, iron)
Furniture
Kitchenware - pots, pans, cooking utensils, dishes, flatware, glasses, cups
Bedding - pillows, blankets, sheets, etc.
Baby items - diapers, wipes, toys, etc.
Houseware - ironing board, vacuum, broom, mop, etc.
Holiday Mail For Heroes
Posted December 3, 2008
By Juan Ayala
Holiday Mail for Heroes is a partnership between the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes to deliver one million holiday cards to American service members, veterans and their families in the United States and around the world. Please send cards to this address, following the guidelines listed below:
Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
Please follow these guidelines when sending your card to ensure it will quickly reach service members, veterans and their families.
All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Cards sent after this date will be returned to sender.
If sending more than one card, please mail all cards together in one large shipping envelope. Cards sent in this manner do not need individual envelopes or postage.
Please ensure that all cards are signed.
Please use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.”
Please do not include personal information, like email or home addresses.
Please do not send letters.
Please do not include inserts of an y kind, including photos, glitter, confetti, gift cards or calling cards. Any items inserted into cards will be removed during the reviewing process.
All cards received may be used in program publicity efforts, including appearing in broadcast, print or online mediums.
CHANGE CAN HAPPEN!
Posted November 5, 2008
By Renee Hartley
Last night we witnessed history, but more than that we took part. Young people voted over 60% for President-Elect Barack Obama. We worked hard to mobilize and engage young people all over the country and it has paid off. We are one step closer to building a solid bloc of voters for Democrats.
Please visit
www.dallasdemocrats.org for complete election results.
Thank you for all your hard work and countless hours of volunteer time. We have the promise of hope and change in this country. It will be up to us to continue the work that has been started.
Join us at our next General Meeting.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Zubar
2012 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX
ELECTION DAY!
Posted November 4, 2008
By Renee Hartley
Please remember to GO VOTE TODAY!
Check your voter registration:
http://www.dalcoelections.org/voters.aspFind your Polling Location:
http://www.dalcoelections.org/nov42008/votinglocations.aspFind directions to your polling location:
http://www.barackobama.com/splash/findvotinglocation.html ELECTION NIGHT WATCH PARTY in The Bishop Arts District!
Join the DCDP, the Dallas County YDs, and the Stonewall Democrats for the Election Night Watch Party of the Century!
The weather promises to be beautiful (77 and sunny!), several bands have donated their talent and their time to our cause, and the change this country needs is eminent!
Tuesday, November 4
Street festival begins at 6:00 p.m.
Rally with our Democratic Candidates begins at 9:45 p.m.
Watch the outcome of a historic election with your Democratic candidates, elected officials, and fellow Texas Democrats at a street festival in Oak Cliff's Historic Bishop Arts District!
Election results will be broadcast on three huge screens on N. Bishop Avenue, and live music
from the main stage will keep the energy going all night! (Indoor space with chairs is also available right in the heart of the district, and the local restaurants and merchants will be broadcasting election returns for your enjoyment!)
Complimentary remote parking is available at the Oak Cliff Tower building (A.K.A. Bank of America building), located at 12th and Beckley, and at Jefferson and Zang.
A complimentary shuttle bus will run continuously to and from the festival.
Courtesy RSVP online at
http://pages.dallasdemocrats.org/Electionnightrsvp.htm
whYDA: Why I'm Voting Democratic
Posted July 3, 2008
By Renee Hartley
A New Project from the Young Democrats of America
With record-breaking turnout across the map, young people have made this the year of the Young Voter Revolution. What's now clear is that young people are a sizable and active voting bloc, and, even more, they are voting overwhelmingly for Democrats. Young Democrats of America (YDA) is launching the whYDA project to give voice to this movement. Young people are making themselves heard at the polls, and now they have a place to do so online, as well. We're asking a simple question: Why are you voting for Democrats? Users submit videos and written testimonials to the site to be shared with the world. It's an easy process with potentially dramatic effects: We are growing the Young Voter Revolution.
Our Goals
* To bring together dedicated young people across the country.
* To attract voters and members to engage in the political process.
* To get young people learning about the Democratic agenda from each other.
* To spread the Democratic values, agenda, and vision person
to-person.
* To educate young voters about the scope of problems that affect the country.
* To empower organizers with materials and information to motivate people in their communities.
Now it's your turn. Get involved. Submit a video or tell your story. whYDA is yours. Visit
www.whyda.org
Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party
Posted October 2, 2008
By Juan Ayala
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
BlackFinn Restaurant
4400 Beltline
Dallas, TX 75001
Come and watch Sen. Biden debate Gov. Palin at their only debate this election season. Our debate party will be at the Black Finn in Addison.
Young Voter Forum
Posted September 17, 2008
By Juan Ayala
SMU Democrats presents: Young Democrats Campaign Strategy Meeting
September 17, 2008 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Hughes-Trigg Student Center at SMU
3140 Dyer Street
Forum Auditorium (1st Floor)
Dallas, TX 75205
Parking:
Metered and visitor parking is available on Dyer Street and surrounding streets. There is additional parking at the Moody Parking Garage on 3063 SMU Boulevard (corner of SMU Boulevard and Airline Road).
Two-Event Tuesday
Posted October 7, 2008
By Juan Ayala
YDA Honors David Hardt Tonight
Home of Doug Haloftis
4420 Rawlins St.
Dallas, TX 75219
DCYD is very fortunate in that one of our members is the president of the national organization the Young Democrats of America.
Please join Doug Haloftis, Russell Budd, Aimee Boone, Lee and Amy Fikes, Katie Lavie, Jonathan Lewis and Marc Stanley in celebrating Dallas' own David Hardt.
This is a Young Democrats of America/DCYD event. Please consider making your contribution directly to the Dallas County Young Democrats. We want as many Young Democrats to be there as possible, so please invite your friends. If you can afford to do so, please consider donating $25 to the Dallas Young Democrats today.
Obama v. Biden - Round 2
Debate Watch Party
McKinney Avenue Tavern (the MAT)
2822 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
After the YDA fundraiser in Oaklawn, head down the street and join DCYD and watch the 2nd Presidential Debate between the next President of the United States, Barack Obama, and Sen. McSame.
Obama - Biden '08!
Posted August 23, 2008
By Juan Ayala
Today Senator Barack Obama has announced that he has chosen fellow Senator Joe Biden of Delaware to be our nominee for Vice President of the United States.
We are excited to hear this announcement and look forward to a convention that will help our party unite behind this winning ticket. Senator Biden first joined the Senate as a Young Democrat at the age of 30. He has served his state and country with distinction and he will be a key asset as Senator Obama brings his agenda of change to Washington.
Please visit our campaign website, www.your8in08.com, and commit to doing your part to bring about the change that our nation truly needs.
Texas Democrats Lose A Friend
Posted November 20, 2008
By Juan Ayala
DCYD Remembers Jim Mattox
Former Attorney General Jim Mattox, the colorful one-time Dallas congressman who was part of a team of Democratic progressives that dominated Texas politics in the 1980s and early 1990s, has died at the age of 65.
Mattox attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, worked his way through the Baylor School of Business and earned a law degree from SMU.
Mattox was elected to the 5th Congressional District in 1976, 10 years after serving as an intern in the office of then-Congressman Earle Cabell.
He was elected Texas attorney general in 1982, the same year Ann Richards, Mark White and Garry Mauro also won statewide offices.
He is survived by his wife Marta and their two children, Jim and Janet, known as Sissi, as well as his sister, Janice, and brother, Jerry, both of Dallas.
We at DCYD are grateful for Jim's service and wish to send our deepest condolences to his family and many friends.
Nationwide Demonstrations This Saturday
Posted November 13, 2008
By Juan Ayala
Join The Impact Rally
Saturday November, 15, 2008
Starting at 12:30 PM
Dallas City Hall
1500 Marilla St.
Dallas, TX 75201
This Saturday in communities all over the United States people will come together in support for full equality for all citizens of this country.
On an election day that was for the most part a joyous occasion for our country four states passed legislation that targeted the LGBT community. We should not sit idly by while any group is denied their full rights as Americans.
Dallas will be one of the cities where demonstrations in support of full equality will be held. If you can attend this rally please do and wear your DCYD t-shirt if you have one.
Thank You Veterans and Active Duty Service Members
Posted November 11, 2008
By Juan Ayala
Happy Veterans Day
Today we join the entire nation in honoring all those who have stepped forward and offered themselves in service to our country. On this special day we want to also remember the sacrifices and support your families have given you and our great country.
We thank you for:
Your service
Your courage
Your sacrifices
Your commitment
Your hard work
Your being there for our country
DCDP - MEGA WALK
Posted October 28, 2008
By Renee Hartley
We are seeing record numbers of early voters, but we know there are more. However, young voters aren't nearly keeping pace -- just under 13% of voters under 35 have cast ballots so far.
We need your help to get them to the polls.
Please join DCYD and Democrats from all over Dallas County as we hit the streets to Get Out The Vote!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008
9:00 AM
FRIENDSHIP WEST BAPTIST CHURCH
PARKING LOT
2020 W. WHEATLAND RD.
DALLAS, TX
Early Voting
Posted October 18, 2008
By Renee Hartley
Early Voting begins on Monday, October 20, 2008 and ends on Friday, October 31, 2008.
EARLY VOTE!
Dates and Times:
Monday, October 27th - Friday, October 31st
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
CLICK HERE for Early Vote Locations around Dallas County.
Obama v. McCain - Round 3
Posted October 15, 2008
By Juan Ayala
Final Presidential Debate Watching Party
October 15, 2008 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Angelika at Mockingbird Station
Join DCYD as we co-sponsor the final debate watching party with Obama Dallas. This is the third and final round of Barack Obama v. Sen McSame. There will be a lot of democrats on hand and the debates will be broadcast on the big screens at the Angelika at Mockingbird Station!
***If we run out of seats, we will spill over in to the Trinity Hall which is right next to the theatre.
Several of the merchants have offered discounts to people wearing Obama/Biden gear on debate night:
1) Urban Taco: 5% discount and free basket of chips and salsa
2)Rockfish: 20% discount
3) Trinity Hall Pub: 20% discount
4) Margarita Ranch: free dessert or appetizer with main course
And we will be selling the new DCYD t-shirts for $15 at the event.
October Meeting moved to Bill Clinton Rally
Posted October 11, 2008
By Juan Ayala
October General Meeting ***Location Change***
October 14, 2008 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Thomas Jefferson High School
4001 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75229We will be cancelling our normal monthly meeting so that our members can participate in a historic campaign event.
President Bill Clinton will be in Dallas supporting our US Senate nominee, Rick Noriega,and the Obama/Biden campaign and we want our members to be able to attend the rally.
****Advanced tickets needed***Rally Volunteers NeededWe need 10 volunteers to help at this rally if you can be at the rally location by 5pm please contact
Renee Hartley .
****Advanced (free) tickets required and you can pick one up at one of these locations:DCDP office
4209 Parry Ave.
Dallas, TX 75223
214-821-8331
Coordinated Campaign Office
3102 Oak Lawn Ave.
4th Floor
Dallas, TX 75219
214-523-8080
Candidate offices:
Carol Kent
Windy Forest Place Bldg.
9638 Greenville Ave.
1st Floor
Dallas, TX 75243
972-248-9219
Allen Vaught
1350 N. Buckner Blvd.
#210
Dallas, TX 75218
214-826-7179
Lupe Valdez
302 W. 9th St.
2nd Floor
Dallas, TX 75208
214-942-2378
Robert Miklos
714 N. Galloway
Mesquite, TX 75149
972-757-7818
Rep. Kirk England
4242 Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Rep. Yvonne Davis
5787 S. Hampton Rd. #445
Dallas,TX 75232
If you have a Young Democrats shirt please wear one or you can purchase our newest one at the DCDP office for $15.
Walk For Change - Saturday, September 20th
Posted September 19, 2008
By Juan Ayala
Help us Take Back the Texas House
Walk for Change
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM - Block Walking
Location:
Robert Miklos Campaign HQ
714 N. Galloway, Mesquite, TX, 75149 US
Contact: Renee Hartley, reneelhartley@gmail.com, 972-207-0664
Join DCYD in the Your 8 in '08 Campaign as we Walk for Change. We will be hitting the streets talking to young voters and making sure they turn out and vote on November 4th!