April 15, 2024

Newsletter

Happy Earth Day!

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IN THIS ISSUE:

• Earth Day 2024
• CD-2 Pre-Convention Caucus
• CD-8 Pre-Convention Caucus
• TDP Talking Points
• 2024 Election Year Dates and Deadlines
• 2024 Montgomery County Democratic Convention Recap
• Margie Kremer Recognized for her Service
• Thanks to Convention Advertisers
• Thanks to Convention Volunteers and Donors
• Convention Photos
• State Convention - Register and Book Your Hotel!
• Democratic Events Around the County
• Joe and Kamala's Corner (click on an image to open)
• Tweets (click on an image to open)
• Texas Blue Store
• Democratic Party Calendar of Upcoming Events
• Other Groups and Community Events

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Congressional District-2 Leadership – Pre-Convention Caucus

Tuesday April 23rd at 6:30 pm

Join Mary Hamm and other Democrats in CD-2 for the pre-convention caucus.  It will be held at Lone Star College – Kingwood CLA 112 starting at 6:30 pm.

If you are a Democrat in Congressional District 2 consider joining the CD-2 Facebook private group to stay up to date on what’s going on! Click here

Mary Hamm, SDEC CD2, maryehamm@gmail.com

Congressional District-8 Leadership - Virtual Pre-Convention Caucus

Thursday, April 25th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm via Webex

Caucus objectives:

• Provide training and overview for the 2024 state and national conventions.
• Allow candidates for convention office to speak.
• Organize for the general election in November. 
• Guest Speakers:

- U.S. Congressional District 8 Candidate Laura Jones

- Texas State House of Representative District 16 Candidate Mike Midler

• Connect with other State Delegates to ride share and hotel room share.
• Meet with other Democrats to learn how you can support your local,

state, and national candidates.

We hope you will be able to join us for this informative Meet and Greet.

Meeting link - https://none-mwg.my.webex.com/none-mwg.my/j.php?MTID=m0df68cf3c1a0c8cb27a9c5aa84c641d4

Meeting number - 2551 930 0301

Meeting password - Rp6UNpMPf38

Christopher Powell, SDEC CD8, mcdptxcc@gmail.com, 832.806.2242

Angela Williams, SDEC CD8, awilliams.sd7.SDEC@gmail.com, 281.732.7313

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2024 Montgomery County Democratic Convention

The Democratic Party of Montgomery County Texas held its combination County, Precinct, and Congressional District Convention on March 23^rd, in preparation for the upcoming Texas State Democratic Party Convention in El Paso TX on June 6^th – 8^th.

Registration was onsite and online, and we had 87 registered attendees.

We provided breakfast to attendees and raised much needed funds by providing lunch for a small donation. We also held a Silent Auction and were able to sell advertising space in our event brochure. This extra effort turned this statutory meeting from not just about delegates to the State convention and important resolutions submitted to the State, but also to a County Party fundraiser.

Our agenda for the day was full:

8:30 AM - Registration and Submission of Resolutions

10:00 AM - General Convention Call to Order – Bill Duncan, MC

Opening Ceremonies:

Posting of Colors; US and Texas Pledges: Boy Scout Troop 351-07

God Bless America and Star-Spangled Banner: Stella Lewis Scott

God Bless Texas: Barbara Johnson Tucker

Invocation: Pastor Charlene Glover

11:00AM County Chair Address and explanation of convention procedures

11:15AM Introduction of Party Officers, Temporary Convention Chairs and Committee Chairs

11:30 AM Candidate Speeches – Mike Midler and George Newman

12:30 PM Lunch – Silent Auction

1:00 PM Congressional District breakouts (CD2 and CD8)

Total MC delegate allocations: 114 (CD2) and 62 (CD8)

2:00 PM Candidate Speeches – Laura Jones and Peter Filler

2:30 PM Keynote – TJ Wilkerson

3:00 PM Report of Credentials Committees

3:15 PM Report of Rules Committee

3:30 PM Report of Resolutions Committee

3:45 PM Closing remarks with our County Chair Elect

4:00 PM Adjournment

Margie Kremer, who has steadfastly been running the MCDP Headquarters for years, was recognized for her dedicated service. Margie knows all the rules, deadlines, processes and details about running the Party and has been invaluable.

Our heartfelt thanks to Margie and to her family for their patience and tolerance!

Thanks to all the Convention Volunteers and Donors!

As they say, “it takes a village” and that is true for putting on a convention!  So many committed Dems came together to make the convention a success and we would like to try to name them and and express our sincere thanks and appreciation. And many others donated and/or purchased food and other items. Despite our best efforts, it is probable we missed someone, so please accept our apologies and know your contribution mattered! 

There are a total of 75 unique names on this list!  Many gave of their time and resources in multiple ways. The names are listed in alphabetical order in each category.

Convention Officers

Bill Duncan

Carmen McZeal

Chris Powell

Ginger Blair

Margie Kremer

Mary Hamm

Convention Committee Chairs

Betty McInturff - Parliamentarian

Carol Ortiz - Credentials

Diana Walker - Resolutions

Marc Meyer – Parliamentarian and Rules

Mike Midler - Nominations

Natalie Ward - Rules

Opening Ceremony Recruitment and Scheduling

Bea Rouse

Margo Crook

Melva Linton

Food Volunteers

Special Thanks to Diane Sullivan for orchestrating the catering and

to the Women of MCDP for volunteering!

Carol Stromatt

Carsten Angermann

Christie Moran

Diane Sullivan

Elise May

Laurie McSpadden

Lisa Pelletier

Richard Stromatt

Rick Blummer

Robert Sullivan

Stacy Reed

Stephanie Thrift

Advertising calls and letters

Ambryn Kroll

Charlotte Riser Harris

Ginger Blair

Ledia Miller

Margie Kremer

Table Signs

Charlotte Riser Harris

Isabella George

Michele Lightfield

Plant Sale

Charlotte Riser Harris

Donna Martin

Judy Trosvig

Susan Shofkom

Silent Auction Workers

Betsy Burton

Carol Ortiz

Carol Stromatt

Charlotte Riser Harris

Donna Martin

Elise May

Glenna Sloan

Keefer Grace

Silent Auction Donors

Betsy Burton

Caroline Stansky

Charlotte Riser Harris

Diane Whiteley

Donna Martin

Elise May

Gordon Lopez

Kim Valdez

Marcie Rhodes

Mariah and John Missihoun

Natalie Ward

Silent Auction Purchasers

Ann Wilkerson

Bernadette Leville

Beth Gillan

Betsy Burton

Carlos Gutierrez

Carmen McZeal

Carol Stromatt

Charlotte Riser Harris

Donna Martin

Ginger Blair

Jill Aufill

Kevin McZeal

Laura Odelius

Linda Moore

Marc Meyer

Margie Kremer

Michele Lightfield

Nancy Clark

Ruby Gonzales

Stephanie Thrift

Gift Card Donations

Ginger Blair

Marco’s Pizza

Margie Kremer

Michele Lightfield

Natalie Ward

Texas Blue Store

Erlene Herrick

Judy Trosvig

Michele Lightfield

Ticket Sales

Isabella George

Kenna McZeal

Kevin McZeal

Margo Crook

Michele Lightfield

Resolutions Committee

Bea Rouse

Betty McInturff

Diana Walker

Larry Kremer

Les Rosenblatt

Margie Kremer

Credentials Committee

Carol Ortiz

Courtney Frost-Tadlock

Glenna Sloan

Janice Williams

Mike Midler

Rules Committee

Betty McInturff

Marc Meyer

Natalie Ward

Nominations Committee

Mike Midler

Convention Financial Support

Bill Duncan

Chris Powell

Ginger Blair

Margie Kremer

Michele Lightfield

Program Design and Creation

Ambryn Kroll

Charlotte Riser Harris

Isabella George

Presenters, Candidates, and Keynote

Barbara Johnson Tucker

Boy Scout Troop 351-07

Charlene Glover

George Newman

Laura Jones

Mike Midler

Peter Filler

Stella Lewis Scott

TJ Wilkerson

Set up and Take Down

Austin Gatchell

Bea Rouse

Betsy Burton

Bill Duncan

Carol Ortiz

Carter McZeal

Charlotte Riser Harris

Chris Powell

Doneal Albright

Giovanni Castro

Glenna Sloan

John Donnelly

Laurie McSpadden

Les Rosenblatt

Margo Crook

Mary Skaggs

Melva Linton

Mike Midler

Natalie Ward

Here are some photos from the day!

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We'll see y'all in El Paso! 🤠🌟 #TXDems24

This speaker line up for the Convention is amazing!!

Click here for the Convention website with information about the agenda, how to be a delegate and everything else you need to know!

Democratic Party Activities Around the County

psst: you're missing a lot of fun if you aren't joining us!!

April 16th is Ambryn's Birthday!

Those at the office celebrated our amazing Office Administrator on her birthday with cake, balloons, presents and well-wishes!

We wish Ambryn joy, happiness, and peace in her next year!



Blue Magnolia had a Great Evening Social!

On Wednesday evening, April 10th, we met at one of our favorite meeting places - 5 de Mayo! We had new faces join us, including a visitor from Colorado!

Welcome to all - join us!

Tweets!

Blue Texas Store

Visit headquarters or Facebook to shop and check out what's available. Thanks to Judy Trosvig for the creation of the Blue Texas Store and of many of the beautiful items available in it!

Pizza and Politics

Thursday, May 2, 1:00 – 3:00pm

Monthly on the first Thursday

Location:

Lone Star College Montgomery, 3200 College Park Dr, Room G112, Conroe, TX 77384, USA

Description:The goal of the Pizza and Politics Club is to provide students and the community with a place to share and discuss political topics, issues, and events.

The Pizza and Politics Club will also serve as an arena for members and the community to gain new knowledge, raise awareness, and develop relationships that fosters healthy thinking, information sharing, and debate while striving to leave a positive impact through dialogue.

Contact: Michael Devoley (Advisor), Ernest Dupree (Advisor), and Kevin Fritze (Advisor)

Democrats & Progressives of Montgomery County Area Meetup

Attend a Wednesday Evening Meetup - Dinner with Friends

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cafe Express Woodlands

3091 College Park Dr Ste 290

The Woodlands, TX 77384

RSVP

Attend a Morning Coffee/Breakfast

Second Saturday of the month -

Saturday, May 11, 2023, at 8:30 am

The Whistle Stop Cafe

11133 Interstate 45 S · Conroe, TX

Hosted by Karen Cavanagh.

RSVP

Recurring Meetings in the Community

TUE APR 16 - CONROE ISD BOARD, 6:00pm, 3205 W. Davis Street, Conroe 77304

THU APR 18 - WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP BOARD, 6:00pm, 2801 Technology Forest Bl.

TUE APR 23 - MOCO COMMISSIONERS COURT, 9:30am, 501 N. Thompson 77301

WED APR 24 - WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP BOARD, 6:00pm, 2801 Technology Forest Bl.