Past programs

March 2009 meeting — Tuesday, March 17, 5:30–7:00 pm: Speaker: Rosie Mimms of Glen Rose, Texas, who currently serves as the Secretary of the Texas Democratic Women (TDW). She will be speaking on the recent annual convention in Austin of the Texas Democratic Women.

Donations are collected at each meeting for the East Texas Women’s Center.

Paper goods are the most needed items. Dinner will be served.
February 2009 meeting— Tuesday, February 17, 5:30 pm: Speaker: Tammy Cromer-Campbell — Exploring Green Power for Longview
Cromer-Campbell will give an overview of our power sources and their problems, a look at renewable sources such as wind, oil and gas geothermal, efficiencies and ways to go green on your own. She will also discuss options such as purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates.

Tammy Cromer-Campbell is a photographer/author/filmmaker and a community organizer. Her first book, Fruit of the Orchard, recently won a Green Dot Awards First Place under Entertainment and Culture. The Green Dot Awards™ strive to reward and promote forward-thinking businesses that create environmentally friendly products or services, and to reward revolutionary green business plans and proposals. She is an Honoree for the 2009 National Women's History Project for Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Environment. Cromer-Campbell co-founded WE CAN, Working Effectively for Clean Air Now, in 2000 to help educate the public about air quality issues.

2008 Holiday party — Tuesday, December 16, 5:30–7:00 pm: It’s time to get together and celebrate our blessings, our friendships and our commitment to our great Party. Members please bring a finger food or a dessert to share. If you're so inclined, please bring a gift for the women at the women's shelter and/or a gift of a serving spoon for the Longview Community Center.
November 2008 meeting — Tuesday, November 18, 5:30–7:00 pm: Honoring the election workers and area county chairs with a Thanksgiving-themed potluck dinner. Please bring a side dish or a dessert to share. It will give us a chance to discuss the election and "de-brief." If you know of an election worker or an area county chair, please extend a personal invitation to this event. We want to honor their hard work and dedication to the Democratic Party and extend our thanks for all they do to conduct the election.
Rick Noriega, candidate for the U.S. Senate, speaking in Longview — Monday, October 27, 11:30 am–1:00 pm: You're invited to meet Rick Noriega, candidate for the U.S. Senate. A light sandwich lunch will be served. Visitors and new members always welcome. Questions? Call 903-753-4433. www.ricknoriega.com
October 2008 meeting — Tuesday, October 14, 5:30–7 pm — Reception for all statewide and local Democratic candidates: Please join us to meet and greet the Democratic candidates who will be on the November general election ballot. Hank Gilbert, former candidate for Agricultural Commissioner, will moderate the event and will receive the "Carry The Load" Award. Buffet dinner at 5:30, program at 6:00. Visitors and new members welcome. More info: 903-445-4100
Candidates
Rick Noriega for United States Senate, www.ricknoriega.com
Mark Thompson for Railroad Commissioner, www.markfortexas.com
Jim Jordan for Texas Supreme Court, Chief Justice, www.judgejimjordan.com
Sam Houston for Texas Supreme Court, Place 7, www.judgejimjordan.com; Linda Reyna Yañez for Texas Supreme Court, Place 8, www.lindayanez.com
Susan Strawn for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3, www.susanstrawn.com
J.R. Molina for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4
Bobby White for Gregg County Sheriff
Robbie Cox for Constable, Precinct 4
September 2008 meeting — Wednesday, September 17, 5:30–7 pm — Judicial candidates reception: Location: Longview Community Center, 500 E Whaley, Longview
Please join us to meet and greet the statewide Democratic judicial candidates. A light buffet supper will be served. Visitors and new members welcome. More info: 903-445-4100
Judicial Candidates
Jim Jordan for Texas Supreme Court, Chief Justice, www.judgejimjordan.com
Sam Houston for Texas Supreme Court, Place 7, www.judgejimjordan.com
Linda Reyna Yañez for Texas Supreme Court, Place 8, www.lindayanez.com
Susan Strawn for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3, www.susanstrawn.com
J.R. Molina for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 4
Sweet Send-Off to the Democratic National Convention! — Thursday, August 14, 5–7 pm: Reception: honoring present and past area delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Refreshments served. Sponsored by Texas Democratic Women of Gregg County
Location: Longview Community Center, 500 E Whaley, Longview
More info: 903-918-0637
August 2008 meeting — Thursday, August 7, 6 pm: Please note change of time — Gather at 5:30, program begins at 6:00.
Speaker: Mark Thompson — Democratic candidate for Texas Railroad Commission, www.markfortexas.com
Location: Longview Community Center, 500 E Whaley, Longview
July 2008 meeting — Thursday, July 10, noon — please note change of date!: Speaker: Tammy Cromer-Campbell — Fruit of the Orchard: Environmental Justice in the USA
www.tccphoto.com/foto/
Location: Longview Community Center, 500 E Whaley, Longview
June 2008 meeting — Thursday, June 12, noon: Speaker: Mollie Barber, former County Clerk of Gregg County
Location: Longview Community Center, 500 E Whaley, Longview
May 2008 meeting — Thursday, May 1, noon: Speaker: Gary Borders, new Publisher of the Longview News-Journal
Location: Johnny Carino’s restaurant, 411-B East Loop 281, Longview
April 2008 meeting — Thursday, April 3, noon: Speaker: Dale Henry, candidate for Texas Railroad Commission in the primary run-off election on April 8
Location: Johnny Carino’s restaurant, 411-B East Loop 281, Longview
March 2008 meeting — Thursday, March 6, noon: Speaker: Bobby White, candidate for Gregg County Sheriff
Location: Johnny Carino’s restaurant, 411-B East Loop 281, Longview
February 2008 meeting — February 7, noon: Speakers: Ray McMurrey, candidate for US Senate, www.mcmurreyforussenate.com, Art Hall, candidate for Railroad Commissioner, www.arthallfortexas.com and Dale Henry, candidate for Railroad Commissioner, www.electdalehenry.com.
Location: Johnny Carino’s restaurant, 411-B East Loop 281, Longview
January 2008 meeting — January 3, noon: Speaker: [Scheduled but unable to attend] Linda Yañez, Democrat for Texas Supreme Court, Place 8, www.lindayanez.com
Location: Johnny Carino’s restaurant, 411-B East Loop 281, Longview
December holiday party — Friday, December 7, 6 p.m.: “Dinner at Doradel’s” Please bring a dish to share. Guests are welcome.
Location: The home of Doradel Wylie. If you need directions, please call 903-295-7371.
November 2007 meeting — November 1, noon: Speaker: Baltasar D. Cruz, Democrat for Texas Supreme Court, Place 7, www.cruzforjudge.blogspot.com
Location: Johnny Carino's restaurant, 411-B East Loop 281, Longview
October 2007 meeting — October 4, noon: Speaker: Judge Susan Criss, Democrat for the Texas Supreme Court, Place 8 —
Known as "the blogging judge," Judge Criss has several websites online.
• Campaign website: www.JudgeCriss.com
• Personal blog: www.astheislandfloats.com
• Court website: www.co.galveston.tx.us/judgecriss
Location: Taste of Asia Chinese Restaurant & Buffet, 2026 West Loop 281, Longview
September 2007 meeting — September 6, noon: Speaker: Patrick Franklin, Internet Tools for Politics and Elections — Since the early 1990s, when the internet became widely available to individual users, a digital revolution has swept across ever facet of our lives. Politics is not insulated from this revolution. The Democratic sweep of the 2006 elections was due in no small part to the fact that
Democrats have been most aggressive in taking advantage of the technological tools available to us today. To be successful in 2008, we must continue to be on the cutting edge of technological innovation. This presentation will give an introductory overview of some of the tools available to activists and some suggestions on how we can use these tools to help advance Democratic issues and candidates in East Texas in the upcoming election.
Location: Taste of Asia Chinese Restaurant & Buffet, 2026 West Loop 281, Longview
August 2007 meeting — August 2, noon: Speaker: Jane Radicke, The effects of legislated privatization and integration on Texans with disabilities
Location: Catfish Village on Gilmer Road at Toler Road, a few blocks north of Loop 218, Longview
July 2007 meeting — July 12, noon: July's meeting will be one week later than usual because of the Independence Day holiday.
Speaker: Surprise speaker
Location: Taste of Asia, 2026 West Loop 281, Longview
June 2007 meeting — June 7, noon: Speaker: Hank Gilbert, candidate for Agriculture Commissioner in the general election last November, will give an update on the legislation that passed—or failed—in the current session of the Texas legislature. You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear the latest news out of Austin.
Location: Taste of Asia, 2026 West Loop 281, Longview
May 2007 meeting — Thursday, May 3, noon: Speakers: Pam Luker and Theresa Hughes, Escrow Officers at U. S. Title Company, "Issues of descent in Texas."
Location: Tyler Street Bistro, 102 E Tyler Street, Longview
April 2007 meeting — Thursday, April 5, noon: Speaker: Doris Ramaly of Longview Interfaith Hospitality Network, an organization that helps families experiencing homelessness regain self-sufficiency.
Location: Tyler Street Bistro, 102 E Tyler Street, Longview
March 2007 meeting — Thursday, March 1, noon: Michelle Crum, PhD: Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
What is the definition of pandemic flu? How is this different from seasonal flu? Why should I be concerned about avian or "bird flu"? What is the current situation? What can I do to prepare myself and my business or organization? Michelle Crum is Gregg County Health Department’s Pandemic Preparedness Coordinator.
Location: Tyler Street Bistro, 102 E Tyler Street, Longview. Please note the change of location!
February 2007 meeting — Thursday, February 1, noon: Maxine Golightly: Texas Silver Haired Legislature organization. Maxine, from Hallsville, serves on TSHL's Human Services and Communications committees. The Texas Silver-Haired Legislature provides senior citizens an opportunity to become directly involved in the legislative process. The TSHL goals center around Senior welfare and range from motivation and education to provision of an open discussion forum for Seniors. The objective of these goals is to realize passage of TSHL priorities in the Texas Legislature.
Location: Taste of Asia Chinese Restaurant & Buffet, 2026 West Loop 281

Past programs

April 2010 meeting — Environmental action update
Tuesday, April 20, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

March 2010 meeting
Tuesday, March 16, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

February 2010 meeting — Candidate forum — cancelled
Tuesday, February 16, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

January 2010 meeting — What's coming in 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

December 2009 meeting — Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 15, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Past programs

April 2010 meeting — Environmental action update Tuesday, April 20, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

March 2010 meeting Tuesday, March 16, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

February 2010 meeting — Candidate forum — cancelled Tuesday, February 16, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

January 2010 meeting — What's coming in 2010 Tuesday, January 19, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

December 2009 meeting — Holiday Party Tuesday, December 15, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

April 2010 meeting — Environmental action update
Tuesday, April 20, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

March 2010 meeting
Tuesday, March 16, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

February 2010 meeting — Candidate forum — cancelled
Tuesday, February 16, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

January 2010 meeting — What's coming in 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

December 2009 meeting — Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 15, 5:30–7:00 p.m.