Tarrant County Young Democrats http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org The Tarrant County Young Democrats are a group of students, young professionals and young-at-heart Democrats. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:07:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 2010 Officers Elected http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2010/02/12/2010-officers-elected/ http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2010/02/12/2010-officers-elected/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:07:40 +0000 admin http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/?p=146 At the February 2nd Meeting, the following officers for 2010 were elected:

President, Greg Snow
Vice-President, Lee Henderson
Treasurer, Nick James
Secretary, Jace Reeder
Outreach Director, Jeremy Dawson

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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.
Where and When?
Ol’ South Pancake House
1509 South University Drive
Tuesday, 7pm, February 2nd
Our meeting location is changing each month, so check back here each month.
Agenda:
  • 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
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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.
]]> http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/12/01/regular-meeting/feed/ 0 Announcement: Texas Governor’s Race 2010: Democratic Candidates Forum, Fort Worth http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/10/14/texas-democratic-gubernatorial-forum/ http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/10/14/texas-democratic-gubernatorial-forum/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:05:33 +0000 admin http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/?p=108 tcu-demsTarrant Young Democrats and TCU College Democrats are presenting this cycles’ first Gubernatorial Candidates Forum. (That’s a lot like a debate). Texas Christian University has agreed to host the event at the brand new student center ballroom on Wednesday, November 18th, at 7PM.

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

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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.

]]> http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/10/13/next-meeting/feed/ 0 Tues Oct 6th Joint Meeting with TCU College Democrats http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/09/27/tcu-joint-meeting/ http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/09/27/tcu-joint-meeting/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:46:01 +0000 admin http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/?p=78 tcu-demsTCYD will be having a Joint Meeting with TCU College Democrats. We will be planning a VERY exciting and big event coming up. If you want to participate in something big, and which will probably have statewide media coverage, this is your shot.

All Young Democrats and College Democrats in the area are encouraged to attend.

When: Tuesday, October 6th @ 7PM
Where: Buffalo Bros on University Drive in Fort Worth (Across from TCU at Berry & University)

]]> http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/09/27/tcu-joint-meeting/feed/ 0 TCYD Monthly Meeting Tonight http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/09/01/tcyd-monthly-meeting-tonight/ http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/09/01/tcyd-monthly-meeting-tonight/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:13:45 +0000 brian http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/?p=76 Greetings Young Democrats of Tarrant County,

Don’t forget about our monthly meeting being held tonight. We’re going to talk about setting up the Back to School Party at the Tower Friday night. We’re also going to find a date to put Neighbor Helping Neighbor on the Schedule of Events and set up a date for a future fundraiser at a new high-end bar in Arlington!

Date: (tonight) Sept 1, 2009

Time: 7:00 pm

Venue: Tommy’s Hamburgers
5228 Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Unfortunately I have to work tonight, so I will not be able to attend the meeting. If anyone is interested in running the meeting, please let me know. I will also ask around.

Democratically yours,
Brian

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500 Throckmorton Fort Worth, TX 76102

VIP Reception Starts at 8:30 with free beer & live DJ

RSVP is required for the VIP Reception

Starting at 11:00 in the Tower please join us at Club VICE

Contact: Greg Snow at 817-475-3820 for any questions

]]> http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/08/26/back-to-school-party/feed/ 0 TCYD Launches a New MySpace http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/04/20/tcyd-launches-a-new-myspace/ http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/04/20/tcyd-launches-a-new-myspace/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:46:24 +0000 brian http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/?p=65 Greetings Young Dems,

In an effort to expand our membership base and let others know what we’re doing in our community, I’ve created a new MySpace. There isn’t much on there right now, but if you have a MySpace, please join and invite your friends. I will be posting updates on there as well.

http://www.myspace.com/tarrantyoungdemocrats

I also want to encourage everyone who has a Facebook to invite more friends to the group as well.

Brian

]]> http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/04/20/tcyd-launches-a-new-myspace/feed/ 0 New Monthly Meeting Day http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/04/19/new-monthly-meeting-day/ http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/2009/04/19/new-monthly-meeting-day/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:05:48 +0000 brian http://www.tarrantyoungdemocrats.org/?p=61 **Please note that our meeting day is going to be changing to the first Tuesday of every month.**

Next Meeting:

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Time: 7:00 pm

Venue: Tommy’s Hamburgers

5228 Camp Bowie Blvd

Fort Worth, TX 76107

We will be adding new events to the calendar. Please research ideas for events and bring to this meeting. We will also be discussing what happened at the TYD convention and talk about ideas for increasing membership and raising funds.

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