The Heights Democratic Club is a neighborhood-based, subgroup in affiliation with the Harris County Democratic Party. It was established to promote the ideas and beliefs of the Democratic party. We achieve our mission by recruiting speakers for our members from candidates and elected officals at all levels of government. We are called the Greater Heights Democratic Club because we welcome members from adjacent areas to the Heights, particularly inside the Loop between I-10 and Loop 610. Actually we welcome anyone of any belief, as long as they help us promote Democratic causes and candidates.
How has the US been so caught off guard and with its pants down on the supply of critical commodities?
Larouche Speaker Harley Schlanger:
will give us insight into the speculation and corporate selfishness that has triggered rising prices of all commodities.
Greater Heights Democrats Monthly Meeting 5/10/2008
· Recognize Elected Representatives/ Candidates/ and New Members
· Treasurers Report: No report.
· Speaker(s):
· Diane Trautman, Candidate for
She invited attendees to sign up to get email updates about her campaign. She also asked that if anyone wanted to help her campaign they could host a house party, invite her to community events and/or make a campaign contribution.
· Announcements & Upcoming Events:
· Veterans for Peace and Oil Patch Dems: flag display in
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· State Convention 2008 – June 5th – 7th.
· July 4th Parade with
· July 4th GHDC party (TBA): Phyllis Qualls will chair a planning committee. Jimmy Bordwine, Ed Gonzalez and Max Beauregard volunteered to serve on the committee.
· No GHDC meeting in July
· National Convention 2008 – Aug 25th – 29th
· Next meeting Saturday, June 14, 2008, 9:00 – 10:30 am
· Speaker(s):
o David Mincberg, Candidate for Harris County Judge
o Bill Kelly, General Campaign Manager,
The 23rd Annual Heights Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2008. Start time for runners participating in the sanctioned race will begin at 7:30 AM. Walkers will start at 7:35 AM and the Kids 1K follows at 8:30 AM. The course starts at Heights Blvd. @ 18th. Street heading South, turning around at 5th Street and heading north on Heights Blvd. Stopping point for all participants is Marmion Park where the post race party will begin. Plan to celebrate with food, juice and music while awards are announced and door prizes are given!
Entry fee schedule:
| 5K Run & Walk | $20 before 6/1 | $25 6/1-6/7 |
| Kids 1K | $10 before 6/1 | $15 6/1-6/7 |
The Heights Fun Run is sanctioned by the USA Track & Field and the Gulf Coast Association USA Track & Field. The 5K course is certified TX07042ETM. Race Director – Howie Ryan - Ryan Race Management
Awards:
Overall Open, Master Male and Master Female receive a $50 Finish Strong gift certificate.
Awards go to the top three male and female in the following age groups: under 14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. All 1K participants receive an award.
To register online go to www.signmeupsports.com (available shortly) or send checks payable to: Houston Heights Association to: (No refunds will be made.)
Mail to: Heights Fun Run
P.O. Box 70735
Houston, TX 77270
Credit cards accepted at packet pick-up and registration.
Packet pick-up: Finish Strong Sports, 6426 Washington Ave., Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 from 10 AM– 7 PM. Marmion Park, Saturday , June 7 (Race Day) from 6:15 – 7:15 am.
Thanks to the following contributors:
Finish Strong Sports Silver Eagle Distributors
Jake’s Fine Foods Texas Tamale Factory
Katz Coffee The Hot Bagel Shop
Watermill Express Clif Bar & Co.
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Houston Area Table meetings will now be every 3rd Tuesday. Food Security &
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What is the Houston Area Table? The Houston Area Table (HAT) is a non-profit, non-partisan 501c(3) organization dedicated to fostering communication and cooperation among Houston area progressive organizations. Why attend Houston Area Table Meetings?
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Greater Heights Democratic Club
Monthly Meeting
4/12/2008
· Recognize Elected/Representatives/Candidates: Those in attendance introduced themselves.
· Approval of the Minutes: A copy of the minutes from the last meeting was available for those who wanted to review them.
· Treasurer’s Report: Vickie Bellow reported that the club has $1,982.50 in the treasury.
· Speaker(s): Topic
· SD 6 – Allan Jamail: Mr. Jamail was introduced by Kevin Hoffman. Mr. Jamail stated he is a member of the Senate District state Democratic Party Executive Committee. He described the make-up and duties of the Executive Committee. He also stated that he served as the Chair of the Senate District 6 Credentials Committee at the recent Senate District Convention. There was much discussion regarding the party’s primary/caucus model. Many of those in attendance stated they are dissatisfied with the process and asked Mr. Jamail to convey the message to the Executive Committee that it reconsiders the model. Most stated they prefer the “one person, one vote” of a primary only. Mr. Jamail said that it will be up to the state Rules Committee to discuss any changes to the current system. He extended an invitation to members to contact him if they have complaints or concerns and he will take the message to the state party.
There also was discussion about how to develop and convey a unifying message to the public that it will be important to support the Democratic ticket in November regardless of who the Presidential nominee is. There were reports that some are stating they do not plan to participate in the election if their candidate is not the nominee.
· SD 15 – Lenora Sorola–Pohlman: Mr. Hoffman reported that Ms. Sorola-Pohlman was unable to attend the meeting.
· Announcements & Upcoming Events:
· HCDP meeting: May 1st Precinct Chair Swearing In. If you would like to serve as a precinct chair and/or election judge please let us know.
· GHDC Yard Sale: Sat May 3, 2008
· Cinco de Mayo Parade: Sat May 3, 2008; for more information contact Janie Reyes, 502
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· Veterans for Peace and Oil Patch Dems: flag display in Hermann Park Memorial Day Weekend; for more information contact Jim Rine, jmrine@hotmail.com. Mary Kay Green made a motion that the Club donate $100 in sponsorship of the Veterans for Peace flag display; Max Beauregard amended the motion to increase the amount to $150. Vickie Bellow seconded the amended motion; motion passed.
· State Convention 2008: June 5th – 7th ,
· National Convention 2008: Aug 25th – 29th ,
· HCDP needs office volunteers: Call Jamaal at (713) 802-0085 for details.
· If you would like to sit on any of the HCDP’s standing committees please contact your SD chair or SD member before May 1st so that your name can be added to the list.
· SD 6 Chair: Janie Reyes, phone number (713)862-6121, email jr4700@aol.com
· SD 15 Rep: Lenora Sorola–Pohlman, phone (713)861-7766, email Lenora.Pohlman@HRH.COM
HCDP COORDINATED CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES 2008 PRECINCT PROJECT
Help keep our Democratic based energized this election year by helping with our Precinct Project. With over 100,000 Democrats across Harris County this past primary, we have a lot of new data for a lot of new activists! Join us at the Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters, located at 1445 North Loop West, Ste. 110, Houston, Texas 77008 (exit Ella Blvd), to enter your precinct into our database. We have 13 computer terminals up and running, they just need you to enter in the phone numbers and emails of our fellow Democrats!
As of today, we have 112 precincts entered, and we need your help to finish the remaining 762, so help us turn Harris County Blue! We have designed a system that allows you to easily and efficiency add the contact information for our precinct caucus attendees. This information will allow our party and candidates to work their local neighborhoods like never before! For questions or to schedule a time to come by, contact Jamaal Smith at j.smith@hcdp.org or call 713-802-0085. We hope to see you around the office helping Democrats up and down the ballot!
| Date: | Wednesday May 14, 2008 |
| Time: | 7:30 am - 9:00 am |
| HCDP 713/802-0085 | |
| Location: | Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks, Houston, Texas |
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Third Annual Breakthrough Breakfast:
The Political Scene in Texas
Speakers:
Dr. Richard Murray Professor of political science at the University of Houston and Director of its Center for Public Policy. He as conducted more than 50 political polls for local news media. He serves as an election analyst for ABC Channel 13 News. Harvey Kronberg
Editor of the Quorum Report, the insiders’ first source for information and insights about Texas politics and politicians. Ben Tulchin
Vice president of Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, one of the leading Democratic polling organizations in the nation. Greenberg Quinlan has conducted extensive polling of the current Harris County political environment. What: HCDP Breakthrough Breakfast
Moderator: Harris County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia Admission: $500 Proceeds from the breakfast will be used to further the Harris County Democratic Party 2008 Coordinated Campaign to elect Democratic candidates in every position on the November 2008 general election ballot. |
Greater Heights
Democrats
Garage Sale &
Political Festival
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
8am-6pm
parking lot of @ Heights
16th & Heights Blvd.
Do you have stuff you no longer need or know someone who does? We’ll have a sale and someone else will buy it.
We Need:
· Donations Donations Donations
· Use of a pickup truck or van
Please deliver items Friday the 2nd between
5 and 9 PM to:
1548 Height’s
call for item pick-up:
Blaise Mladenka 713-880-0209 or 281-814-7078
blaise.mladenka@sbcglobal.net
Max 713/ 864-0549
Please price your items.
Thanks!
