Recent Announcements
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June and July monthly meetings cancelled
Because of the State Democratic Convention and the July 4th Holiday, we will not hold Stonewall Democrats of Austin meetings in those months. Be ready at our August meeting to discuss how we can expand the LGBT voter pool for the November elections. We'll also make plans for doing a intensive voter registration program at September's Pride events and LGBT bars and businesses.
Posted May 24, 2012 12:33 PM by Rich Bailey
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Glen Maxey elected President of Stonewall Democrats of Austin
At the May 2nd meeting of the Stonewall Democrats of Austin former State Representative Glen Maxey was elected to be the new President of the Stonewall Democrats of Austin.Maxey succeeds outgoing President Rich Bailey, who chose not to run for re-election after 5 years at the helm of SDA. Maxey said a key area of focus for the year will be a renewed effort at voter registration and Get Out The Vote drives within the LGBT community.Congratulations to Glen on his election.We hope you will consider volunteering with us as we work toward electing Equality-minded candidates in November. Also, don't forget to support the SDA-endorsed candidates in the May 29th Primary election. Early ...
Posted May 8, 2012 1:38 PM by Rich Bailey
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SDA Monthly Meeting May 2nd at 6:30 pm
Please join Stonewall Democrats of Austin at our monthly meeting on
Wednesday, May 2nd at Cafe Express (3418 N. Lamar Blvd.) beginning at 6:30 pm.
This will be a short meeting.
The main items to be considered are election of a new President and a
contribution of $250 to the Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus for the reception
at the State Convention in Houston in June. Glen Maxey has put his name forth as
a candidate for President but nominations will also be accepted from the floor.
Below is the proposed agenda.
• Call to Order
• Introductions
• Treasurer's Report
• Officer Election
o President
• State Convention: Contribution to TSDC for reception
• Old Business
• New Business
• Announcements
• Adjourn
Hope to see you ...
Posted Apr 28, 2012 1:40 PM by Rich Bailey
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Stonewall Austin announces City Council endorsements
The Stonewall Democrats of Austin met on April 3rd at the AFL-CIO Assembly
Hall to consider candidates for endorsement in the May 12th City Council
elections. The following candidates were endorsed by the membership of
SDA: Mayor: Lee LeffingwellPlace 2: Mike MartinezPlace 5: Bill SpelmanPlace 6: Sheryl Cole We
urge you to vote on May 12th for these candidates who support our
community and issues. Early voting begins April 30th and runs through May
8th. Candidate responses to the questionnaire can be found below.
Posted Apr 4, 2012 9:05 AM by Rich Bailey
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Multi-club City Council Candidate Forum and Endorsement meeting April 3rd
The Stonewall Democrats of Austin will be holding a joint City Council Candidate Forum and Endorsement meeting on April 3rd at the AFL-CIO Hall (1106 Lavaca St) from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. The clubs involved are: Austin Environmental Democrats Capital Area Asian American Democrats Capital Area Progressive Democrats Capital City Young Democrats Stonewall Democrats of Austin St. Edwards Democrats We will hear from candidates who have filled out our endorsement questionnaire (copies available at the meeting) and then have discussion about which candidates to endorse for the upcoming primary elections. In order to be eligible to vote in this endorsement meeting you will need to have been a member for at least 30 days (cutoff was March ...
Posted Mar 22, 2012 5:45 PM by Rich Bailey
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