Past programs

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
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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