Annual Meeting of TDP Progressive Populist Caucus 2/23/08

[sonias]

The Texas Democratic Party Progressive Populist Caucus (PPC) will hold it's annual meeting on February 23, 2008. Please mark the date!

We welcome our keynote speaker, James K. Galbraith, a progressive economist who writes frequently for mainstream and liberal publications on economic topics.

We will also be discussing the upcoming conventions and how to participate in this process as we move closer to the November 2008 elections.

After 8 years of the Bush administration's policies, we will be working harder than ever to promote the issues we care about as progressive Democrats. Inclusion and participation in Texas Democratic Party politics is critical to our success.

It's time we take our government and Party back. We hope you will join us!

What: PPC Annual Meeting 2008
When: Feb 23, 2008

Where: Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center
808 Nile Street
Austin, Texas 78702
Ph. 512-478-7695
Map / Directions

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Sonia

[PDittie]

1. The PPC Steering Committee meets in Odessa this weekend

if anyone reading is close by in Wes Texas, and wants an update on our state convention efforts. I won't be in attendance and don't know the meeting details but will search and post on request.

[sonias]

3. PPC Odessa are meeting this weekend 1/19/08

The Texas Progressive Populist Caucus (PPC) invites you to participate and discuss the Democratic Party’s rightful place in Texas as the organized political voice for justice and fairness for the ordinary Texan. History teaches that when we provide that organized voice in an effective manner, we always represent the majority. We want to know what you think needs to be done to restore the rightful place of the Democratic Party in Texas as that majority voice.

Please feel free to bring others from your county with you. The meeting will be open to all interested Democrats and all in attendance will be encouraged to join in the discussions.

What: PPC Odessa Meeting 2008
When: January 19, 2008, 1pm
Where: Days Inn
3075 E. Hwy. 80
Odessa, Texas 79761
Ph. [phone]
1:00-3:00 p.m.
http://www.texaspopulists.org/node/1953

Sonia

[PDittie]

2. Not on the agenda but ripe for discussion

will be furthering the PPC's (and associated caucuses within the TDP) efforts to elect the convention chair this summer in Austin.

More on the agenda:

Recruit and orient new members. Broadcast a populist message of historic party-building opportunity –- a grassroots uprising –- not a laundry list of litmus tests, complaints, and pleadings. Train SD floor leaders.

You are invited to join us for that "change" we keep hearing so much about.

[PDittie]

4. Kicking for this weekend (event time is noon to 3 p.m. BTW)

The Ditties are in town, staying down at the Austin Motel, and will be available post-event for eating, drinking and dancing.

Well, maybe just eating and drinking.

Any thoughts on a little meet-up?

:party: :toast: :bounce:

[sonias]

5. Yes we changed the time just recently

Keynote Speaker: James K. GALBRAITH is the author of Unbearable Cost: Bush, Greenspan and the Economics of Empire.

Professor Galbraith holds the Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. Chair in Government/Business Relations at the LBJ School. He serves as a policy advisor to the OBAMA campaign, having previously served in that capacity for the EDWARDS campaign.

All Democrats are welcome. The PPC caucus does not charge dues.


Austin DU/PPC get together
Yes let's get together somewhere. I suggest Opal Divines on S. Congress. Good out door patio too.
http://www.opaldivines.com/
Penn Field location:
3601 S. Congress Ave Ste K in South Austin, TX.
[phone]

John B. of the PPC suggested Scholz Garten, but frankly I'm going to be sick of Scholz this week with all the debate viewing.

Sonia

[PDittie]

6. How's the food?

I need a healthful option if possible.

[sonias]

7. Great salads- better options than Scholz Beer Garten

http://www.opaldivines.com/food.html

Or download the full menu in pdf here (large file)

This is their ad.

Opal uses fresh natural ingredients produced locally

All locations serve natural burgers and chicken breasts & cook with only trans-fat free oils.

Opal's strives to use as many local and natural ingredients as possible. Some of our products include locally raised natural chicken from East Poultry Co., Bratwurst from Smokey Denmark, and fresh roasted coffee from Texas Coffee Traders. Local desserts from Amy's Ice Cream and Capital Sweets. Fresh Bread from New World Bakery, chips and tortillas from El Lago. All of our burgers are made from antibiotic and added hormone free Coleman Natural Beef. Their cows are 100% vegetarian so you don't have to be!

Sonia

[PDittie]

8. Special guest possible

A "5% chance". Someone in town for all of those of other special things going on.

I just can't tell ya who it is that MIGHT be coming, though. Wouldn't want to get yer hopes up...

[sonias]

9. Kicking it for this weekend!

I know who the special guest might be.

Sonia

[sonias]

10. Kicking it for tomorrow

:kick:

Sonia

[bonzotex]

11. kick...should be a good meet....n/t

[sonias]

12. Kick for today

:kick:



Sonia