Northwest Democrats

JUNE, 2016 News Volume 20 Issue 6

Northwest Democrats, P.O. Box 681911, , TX 78268;[email protected] June 18 th Program:

2015-2016 Jorge Montiel, O FFICERS COPS/Metro Alliance Chair "40 Years of Challenges and Achievements" Jacob Middleton Please join us for this important meeting at 8:30 am, 867-6338 Vice-Chair Luby’s at Huebner and Floyd Curl. Esmeralda Rodriguez Secretary JUNE SPECIAL PROJECT: Brenda Middleton Treasurer Warrior and Family Support Center

Roger Herr The Warrior and Family Support Center is Program Director provided for warriors who have incurred service- Barbara Moschner connected injuries or illnesses on or after Special Projects September 11, 2001 and support for these families Gene Marck who suddenly find they are serving as full-time 273-9201 supporters or care-givers. The items needed Communications include: diapers, gift cards, small bags of chips (kid Ruth Stewart lunch size), small boxes of cereal (school breakfast Past Chair size), fruit (distributed right away), baked goods Joyce Dorrycott (cookies, cupcakes). Gene will be taking our 680-5701 contributions to the center during the week. He would enjoy showing you the facilities. Please U.S. Capitol contact Gene if you can go with him . Contact 1-202-224-3121 Joaquin Castro Gene Marck, 210-273-9201, if you have any 1-202-225-3236 questions.

Authorized & Paid for by the Northwest Democrats To submit an article or other info, email Jacob Middleton at: [email protected] Northwest Democrats Page 2

2016 DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATE CONVENTION DATE: June 16-18, 2016 SITE: Alamodome CONTACT INFORMATION: Diana Arevalo 210-255-8420 A volunteer form is available online at the Bexar County Democratic Party website.

OUR HOST COMMITTEE Convention Chair Congressman Joaquin Castro Host Committee Senator Senator Jose Menendez Representative Diego Bernal Representative Ina Minjarez Representative Justin Rodriguez Representative Roland Gutierrez Commissioner Tommy Calvert Representative-Elect Diana Arévalo Congressman SCHEDULE Thursday, June 16 (* non-official convention events)

6PM: Kickoff Reception at La Villita Assembly Hall, San Antonio. (Click here to get your tickets.)

8PM: Fiesta in Old San Antonio at La Villita Juarez Plaza hosted by Texas Democratic County Chairs Association and Bexar County Democratic Party. *

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8PM: An Iftar with Democrats at the Maverick Pla za (418 La V illita St.) with the Muslim Democratic Caucus, RSVP with Emad Salem (817-881-8578) * 8:30PM: Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus: “We are all ONE”, Unofficial Event at the Parmour Bar.

9PM: Texas Young Democrats After-Dark Party at Grand Hyatt Hotel. * Friday, June 17 8AM: Delegate credentials distribution begins. Doors open at 8AM.

9AM—2:45PM: Caucuses

3-5PM: Senate District Caucuses where voting for Delegates, Committees, Electors and SDEC occurs.

6PM: Evening General Session and Keynote speeches

Saturday, June 18

8AM: Resolutions Committee, Rules Committee, Platform Committee, Nominations for National Delegates, Nominations for SDEC, DNC, and Electors.

8-9:30AM: Lady Bird Breakfast at Grand Hyatt Hotel Ballroom, San Antonio. (Click here to get your tickets.)

9:30-11:45AM: Trainings

12PM: Second General Session. Adjournment typically occurs in the late afternoon. For specific caucus information, times, locations in Alamodome, refer to the website: texasdemocraticconvention.com

SUNSET AT ROCKSPRINGS Our own David H. Plylar’s new best seller, Sunset at Rocksprings , will be available for $20 at our June meeting. All purchases benefit Northwest Democrats. “The question is: Can a small group of determined women advance the cause of liberty when Talibangelicals dominate the Texas state government?” The author will personally autograph your copy.

Northwest Democrats P.O. BOX 681911

San Antonio, TX 78268-1911

IMPORTANT DATES:

June 16-18 Texas State Democratic Convention

June 18 Northwest Democrats Meeting

July 4 Independence Day Holiday

July 16 Northwest Democrats Meeting

August 18 Pat Maloney, Sr. Public Service Award Dinner August 20 Northwest Democrats Meeting

PAT MALONEY, SR. PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD DINNER

DATE: August 18, 2016 LOCATION: Omni Hotel 9821 Colonnade Boulevard TIME: 6 pm—9 pm

HONOREE: Pat Maloney, Jr.

ADMISSION: Individual ticket $60

TABLE SPONSORSHIPS: $2,500 Speaker 8 tickets and ½ page ad $1,500 Majority Leader 8 tickets and ¼ page ad $1,000 Committee Chair 8 tickets and 1/8 page ad $600 Majority Whip 8 tickets

As in years past, priority seating will be based on sponsor level and the date sponsorship is received.

PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENTS: ¼ page $ 50 ½ page $100 Full page $200 Inside front cover $300 Inside back cover $300 Center (left or right) $250 Back cover page $500

All ads will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis – so get yours early.

Program advertisements must be submitted by August 1, 2016 to be included in the program.

Contact information: Jacob Middleton (210) 867-6338 [email protected] Joyce Dorrycott (210) 680-5701 [email protected] Anna Dorrycott (210) 326-9426 [email protected]

Payment: 1. through ActBlue 2. check to Northwest Democrats, P.O. Box 681911, SATX 78268 3. payment can be made at our monthly meeting.