The Last Thursday of each month! You can expect to find a group of downtown professionals in attendance.

The next Happy Hour will be Thursday, June 24th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Click here for the Facebook Event RSVP (not required)

Come mingle with other downtown professionals and residents in the newest Democratic group.

The Vault Underground Lounge
525 Taylor Street

Complementary Valet Parking

No charge to attend * Happy Hour Specials

The Downtown Democrats of Fort Worth Happy Hour. Our second edition will be on Thursday, May 27th.

Come celebrate …or procrastinate… with other Downtown area Democratic Professionals:

The Tarrant County Young Democrats present

“Democratic Professionals Happy Hour”

@ The Vault Underground Lounge

525 Taylor Street

Complementary Valet Parking, Free Appetizers & Happy Hour Specials!

Thursday May 27th, 5:00pm to 7:00pm

And yes, there are drink specials!

For more information, please email lee@tcyd.org, or call 817-601-5331

Mama’s Pizza
5800 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76107-5057
(817) 731-6262

We’ll have two staff members from Senator Davis’ office:

Charles Boswell, District Director

Anthony Spangler, Communications Director

Mr Boswell was the former Fort Worth City Manager and Mr Spangler was with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram covering government and politics. They will both speak on the their perspectives of moving from local government and journalism to issues of the state government.

The Democratic Professionals Happy Hour. Our inaugural edition will be on Tax Day: Thursday, April 15th.

Come celebrate …or procrastinate… with other Democratic Professionals:

The Tarrant County Young Democrats present
“Democratic Professionals Happy Hour”
@ The Vault Underground Lounge
525 Taylor Street
Complementary Valet Parking
Thursday April 15th, 4:30pm to 6:30pm

And yes, there are drink specials!

For more information, please email vicepresident@tarrantyoungdemocrats.org, or call 817-601-5331

THIS IS A DIFFERENT LOCATION THAN NORMAL. We are searching for a great regular location for our meeting, centrally located, with a private room.

We just held the year’s first Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Forum in November. All of the campaigns complemented us on the event, and we had great press coverage. What’s next?

Where and When:

Blue Mesa Grill
Tuesday, March 9th, 7:00pm
1600 South University
Fort Worth, Texas

Not a paid-up member? That’s okay – come anyway ! Whether a student or a professional, Young Democrats is for those ages 18-40.

At our last meeting we held officer elections and heard a very interesting presentation from TCU professor Adam Schifffer. Also speaking to our YD’s was State Rep Marc Veasey.

The Tarrant County Young Democrats will have two guest speakers at the next meeting:

Tarrant County Constable Sergio DeLeon

Tarrant County Clerk Candidate Mary DeSantiago

Meeting Agenda:

Welcome from President Greg Snow
Sergio DeLeon
Mary DeSantiago
Introduction of your 2010 TCYD officers
TCYD Game plan for 2010 elections by Lee Henderson
Discuss Bill White event in conjunction with Southwest Democrats
Baseball outing membership Recruitment event.
We will be discussing how to increase membership
Representatives from the statewide campaigns are always invited, and often attend.

President, Greg Snow, president@tcyd.org
Vice-President, Lee Henderson, vicepresident@tcyd.org
Treasurer, Nick James, treasurer@tcyd.org
Secretary, Jace Reeder, secretary@tcyd.org
Outreach Director, Jeremy Dawson, outreach@tcyd.org

And the following executive board members were appointed:

Social Director, Jaime Jaco, social@tcyd.org
General Counsel, Ryan Ray, counsel@tcyd.org

• Featuring State Representative Marc Veasey
• Also, TCU Political Science Professor Adam Schiffer
• Officer elections for 2010
• Representatives from statewide campaigns usually attend to talk about their candidates.
• Opportunities to get involved in local campaigns

THIS IS A DIFFERENT LOCATION – NOT THE LOCATION ON CAMP BOWIE.

We just held the year’s first Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Forum. All of the campaigns complemented us on the event, and we had great press coverage. What’s next?

Where and When:
Tommy’s Hamburgers
Tuesday, November 3rd, 6:30pm
3431 W. 7th Street
Fort Worth, Texas

Not a paid-up member? That’s okay – come anyway ! Whether a student or a professional, Young Democrats is for those ages 18-40.

Meeting Agenda:

• TCYD executive board will be talking about our 2010 campaign plan.
• FUN stuff, campaign staff and internship opportunities, philanthropy and of course social events (parties).
• Representatives from the statewide campaigns are always invited, and often attend.
• It’s time to think about leadership opportunities and officers for the coming year.

Hank Gilbert, Felix Alvarado and Tom Schieffer to participate.

When: Wednesday, November 18th @ 7PM
Where: Texas Christian University
Brown-Lupton University Union,
The Ballroom, 3rd Floor, North.
2901 Stadium Dr, Fort Worth, TX

All Young Democrats and College Democrats in the area are encouraged to attend. The event is open to all ages. ‘First Come, First Seated’ applies. Students: Please arrive by 6:30 for guaranteed seating.

Lots 3, 4, 7 & 8 near the university union will be available for parking for this event. Do NOT park in Lot 6, that is reserved parking.

The forum will last approximately 90 minutes.A moderator panel will be present. All candidates will be given an opportunity in a fairly selected order to respond.

Students will have an opportunity to ask 3 of the issues questions of the candidates. You may submit your questions before November 11th. Please commit to being present at the forum, otherwise an alternate will be given the opportunity.

Anyone interested in providing additional sponsorship for this event should contact:

Lee Henderson, 817-601-5331

Our next meeting will be at the new Pour House, on the patio outside. The forecast calls for a high of 73 and sunny. If weather turns poor, we’ll meet inside.

When?  Tuesday, November 3rd, 6:30PM
Where? The Pour House, 2527 West 7th Street, Fort Worth.

State Representative Chris Turner will speak. Our officers will discuss our campaign plan for the 2010 cycle. Officers will also present service project ideas, and campaign internship opportunities.

It’s also time to find out how to be involved in the Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates forum on November 18th.