Join Texas' Largest OBAMA WATCH PARTY August 28th!

Written by: Phillip McNutt on Aug 8, 2008 6:38 PM EDT

Linked to groups: DFA Blog Network, DFA-Link Organizers, Training Academy Alumni, Class of 2007, Netroots Activism!, 2007 Training Academy Organizers

Linked to campaigns: Obama for America

Houston will host the LARGEST OBAMA WATCH PARTY in Texas on August 28th at 7:00 pm.  You DO NOT want to miss this one!

You can purchase your tickets online at:

http://www.CelebrateObama.com

Buy your tickets TODAY!!! Before they are sold out...  Be sure to request seating at the DEMOCRACY FOR HOUSTON table(s).

The event will be held at the Renaissance Hotel at 6 Greenway Plaza (Southwest Freeway and Edloe) next door to Lakewood Church - Houston, 77046.

Bring your party hats and noise makers - we'll furnish the rest!  European desserts, coffee and cash bar provided.

All net proceeds benefit the Harris County Democratic Coordinated Campaign.  This event is hosted by the Houston Area Stonewall Democrats and Harris County Democratic Party Volunteers.

Purchase your tickets for August 28th today at:

http://www.CelebrateObama.com

Hope to see you there!

Phillip McNutt

Obama Celebration Event Co-Chair

DFH Elects New Executive Steering Committee

Written by: Phillip McNutt on May 8, 2008 6:35 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Houston, Democracy for Texas

Democracy For Houston elected its 2008 Executive Steering Committee (DFH-ESC) Wednesday, May 7th at the monthly meeting. 

Reelected to serve again, the ESC includes three of the Co-Founders of DFH - Murvin Auzeene, Leah Burris and Phillip McNutt.  Murvin serves as the DFH PAC's Treasurer and Leah is the Assistant Treasurer.  In addition, after taking a year hiatus from the DFH-ESC, Abner Brown returns to serve again.  Rounding out the membership of the committee and serving his first term on the ESC is Tom Rowan.

DFH is busy planning its next project:  County Wide Grassroots Training for Precinct Chairs, Precinct Captains and Precinct  Activists.  This training is scheduled for Saturday, July 26th.  More details will follow

Congratulations to the newly elected members of the DFH-ESC!

DFH EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTION: MAY 7th

Written by: Phillip McNutt on Apr 23, 2008 8:39 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Houston

Please attend DFH EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTION on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP at:

http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=29190

Democracy For Houston will host its annual election of the DFH Executive Steering Committee (DFH ESC) on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. Please join DFH at the HCDP office - 1445 N. Loop W., Suite 110, Houston, 77008.

ALL DFH folks are encouraged to attend and participate in the selection of the new slate of Steering Committee members. REMINDER: You must be a dues paying member of DFH to vote for or serve on the DFH ESC. Please go to the DFH website:

http://www.democracyforhouston.org

and pay your annual dues online! Or, you can update your paid membership at the meeting on May 7th.

We will be discussing plans for the upcoming state convention and plans for a county wide training for Precinct Chairs, Precinct Captains and Precinct Activists slated for Saturday, July 26th.

DON'T MISS OUT!!!

What: DFH EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTION
When: Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 7:00 PM
Where: Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters
1445 N. Loop W., Suite 110
Houston TX 77008

Phillip McNutt
DFH-ESC

DEMOCRACY FOR HOUSTON EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTION - MAY 7th

Written by: Phillip McNutt on Apr 21, 2008 10:56 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Houston

Please attend DFH EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTION on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP at:

http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=29190

What: DFH EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTION
When: Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 7:00 PM
Where: Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters
1445 N. Loop W., Suite 110
Houston TX 77008

Democracy For Houston will host its annual election of the DFH Executive Steering Committee (DFH ESC) on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. Please join DFH at the HCDP office - 1445 N. Loop W., Suite 110, Houston, 77008.

ALL DFH folks are encouraged to attend and participate in the selection of the new slate of Steering Committee members. REMINDER: You must be a dues paying member of DFH to vote for or serve on the DFH ESC. Please go to the DFH website:

http://www.democracyforhouston.org

and pay your annual dues online! Or, you can update your paid membership at the meeting on May 7th.

We will be discussing plans for the upcoming state convention and plans for a county wide training for Precinct Chairs, Precinct Captains and Precinct Activists slated for Saturday, July 26th.

DON'T MISS OUT!!!
 
Phillip McNutt

DFH-ESC

OBAMA RALLY IN HOUSTON - YOU'RE INVITED!

Written by: Phillip McNutt on Feb 16, 2008 5:24 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for Houston

Dear Friends,

This Tuesday, Barack Obama will be in Houston for a Stand for Change
Rally, where he'll talk about his vision for bringing about the kind
of change we can believe in.

Come see why the Houston Chronicle endorsed Barack today, saying he "is best-qualified by life experience, skill and temperament to be the
standard bearer for his party."

Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama:

Toyota Center
1510 Polk Street
Houston, TX

Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. However, tickets are
required and admission is on a first come, first-served basis. Sign up
now:

http://tx.barackobama.com/houston

For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal items.
No signs or banners are permitted.

Phillip McNutt

DFH-ESC

Get PLUGGED IN With The OBAMA FOR AMERICA Campaign

Written by: Phillip McNutt on Feb 15, 2008 5:26 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for Houston

If you are interested in helping the OBAMA folks that have just arrived in town this week.  I have been working directly with several of these folks.   Please contact me!!!

Phillip McNutt

phillipmcnutt@democracyforhouston.org

The campaign is especially interested in finding folks that will be OBAMA Precinct Captains.

In addition, we will have several events next week with Senator OBAMA in attendance.  I will forward details once they are finalized!

Stay Connected!

Phillip McNutt

DFH-ESC 

Democracy For Houston Endorses OBAMA With 95% Vote

Written by: Phillip McNutt on Feb 14, 2008 6:34 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for Houston

Democracy For Houston held its first official endorsement meeting last night (Wednesday, Feb. 13th.)

DFH considered candidates in races spanning local Precinct Chairs to U.S. President.  In order to gain an endorsement from DFH, a candidate must receive atleast 75% of the vote from the eligible sustaining members present.

Senator Barack Obama received 95% of the vote for President.

Other endorsed candidates include: 

 U.S. Rep. Dist. 10 : Dan Grant

Tx House Dist. 138: Virginia "Ginny" Stogner McDavid

Tx House Dist. 140: Armando Walle

Tx House Dist. 146: Boris Miles

Tx House Dist. 147: Garnet Coleman

Justice 1st Court of Appeals, Place 5: Leslie Taylor

Civil Dist. Court 55 (unexp): Dion Ramos

Civil Dist. Court 80: Larry Weiman

Civil Dist. Court 125: Jim Wrotenberry

Civil Dist. Court 127:  R. K. Sandill

Civil Dist. Court 151: Mike Englehart

Civil Dist. Court 152: Robert Schaeffer

Civil Dist. Court 215: Steven Kirkland

Criminal Dist. Court 174: Ruben Guerrero

Criminal Dist. Court 179: Randy Roll

Criminal Dist. Court 337: Herb Ritchie

Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector: Diane Trautman

Harris County Dist. Clerk (unexp): Loren Jackson

Harris County School Trustee, Position 5, at large: Debra "Debbie" Kerner

Harris County Precinct Chair - Precinct 001: C. Patrick McIlvain

Harris County Precinct Chair - Precinct 129: Cathy Tarte

Congratulations to all of the candidates that were able to meet the 75% voting threshold of DFH members!

Phillip McNuttDFH-ESC    

DFH MONTHLY MEETING MOVED TO FEB. 13

Written by: Phillip McNutt on Feb 4, 2008 6:06 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for Houston

DFH will be hosting a Candidate Endorsement meeting on Wednesday, February 13, at 7:00 p.m.  There will not be a meeting on Wednesday, February 6th.

Please be sure to RSVP on DFA-Link for attendance to the Candidate Endorsement Meeting.  All dues paying members in good standing are urged to attend and cast your votes!!!

In addition, any members that wish to serve on the DFH Executive Steering Committee should plan to announce their candidacies at this meeting.  The DFH-ESC elections will be held at the regular March Linkup Meeting on Wednesday, March 5th. 

DFH CONSIDERS ENDORSEMENT POLICY Jan. 16, 2008

Written by: Phillip McNutt on Jan 14, 2008 8:39 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for Houston

In following the lead of our national organization (DFA) and our state organization (DFT), Democracy For Houston will have a SPECIAL MEETING to consider adoption of an ENDORSEMENT POLICY ( see DFH-ESC recommended policy below ) on Wednesday, January 16th at 7:00 p.m.  The SPECIAL MEETING of DFH to consider this policy will be held at the Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters, 1445 N. Loop W., Suite 110, Houston, Texas 77008. 

All DFH members are encouraged to attend.  Please keep in mind that you MUST be a current dues paying member of DFH in order to vote on this proposed addition to the DFH Constitution.  Membership dues are $15 for students, $20 for individuals and $30 for couples.

This is the SUGGESTED DRAFT of the DFH ENDORSEMENT POLICY (as adopted unanimously by the DFH Executive Steering Committee on Dec. 5th, 2007) :

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DFH'er LOREN JACKSON for Harris County District Clerk Kick Off Party!

Written by: Phillip McNutt on Nov 13, 2007 4:00 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for Houston

                         ATTENTION DEMOCRACY FOR HOUSTON MEMBERS

You are invited to join fellow DFH member, Loren Jackson, at a campaign kick off party for his race to become the next Harris County District.

The Law Offices of Grant Scheiner will be hosting a kick-off
reception/fundraiser for Loren Jackson, Democratic Candidate for
Harris County District Clerk, on Thursday, July 15, 2007 from
5:30-7:00pm at Massa's Restaurant downtown (1160 Smith St @ Dallas).
Complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be provided.

Please join us in showing support for Loren Jackson's campaign. This
will be a great opportunity to network with elected and former elected
officials, business professionals, community leaders, Democratic
Judicial Candidates, and others.

The campaign looks forward to meeting you and Loren Jackson looks forward to
working with you in this campaign and as District Clerk. If you are
unable to attend, please help to show your support by donating online
at http://www.lorenjackson.com. There are other ways to support this
campaign as you will see online.

Thank you for your support of this campaign and we look forward to seeing you on
November 15.

Let's show Harris County that DFH is proud to support one of its own for this county wide position!

Phillip McNutt

Democracy For Houston

Executive Steering Committee Member