Democracy For America

Written by: Bernie Tamayo on Oct 24, 2006 5:03 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for America (DFA) Dallas

Member,

Governor Howard Dean said it best when he said "you have the power." This is more true today then it was in the months before the 2004 election. 2004 was the most important election in our lifetime and we barely lost.

Now 2006 is the most important as we work to set a new direction for America. Ultimately, what happens in November will depend not on the political winds, Republican scandals or television ads.

Victory in November depends on what we do in our neighborhoods from now until Nov 7th. To that end, we have postponed our monthly meetings until December to allow our hard working activists the most time in the field.

If you haven't had a change to work for democracy yet, please send me an email and we will find you an opportunity.

Many thanks,
Bernie

Help Democrats get the word out

Written by: Bernie Tamayo on May 25, 2006 2:03 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for America (DFA) Dallas

Member,

America is looking for a new direction and Democrats are ready to show that there is a real choice.

Join us at the Dallas Congressional Forum* on June 7th and introduce your friends and neighbors to three amazing candidates for Congress: Dan Dodd (TX 3rd Congressional District) Charlie Thompson (TX 5th Congressional District), and Will Pryor (TX 32nd Congressional District).

Hearing from our candidates is the best way for unengaged voters to learn about our Democratic values, get intimate with candidates and change hearts and minds. Let's make it count!

RSVP: www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=854...

Our candidates for The United States Congress will outline their plans for some of the most important issues facing the Congress and the United States including Healthcare, The Federal Marriage Amendment, corruption, an exit strategy for Iraq, and much more!

Bring friends, family and neighbors to show that there is an alternative to the Bush Way.

Dan Dodd is a graduate of West Point, was career Air Force and has an extensive Military History including two consecutive tours in Viet Nam. He has worked in the private sector in both Telecommunications and Aerospace.

Will Pryor is a former state district judge (298th District Court, Dallas County, and a former First Assistant Attorney General of the State of Texas. Will is a mediator and arbitrator who has twice been recognized as one of the "Best Lawyers in Dallas", and three times named a "Texas Super Lawyer".

Charlie Thompson is a retired Naval officer, a businessman, who has spent most of his adult life in the uniform of his country, defending Americans and the freedom our Constitution promises every citizen. As a professional community and economic developer, Charlie has been just as dedicated to seeing that the concerns of all Texans are addressed.

June 7, 2006 at 7:00 PM.
Dallas Downtown Public Library Auditorium
1515 Young Street @ Ervay

RSVP: www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=854...

* This event is free and open to the public
* Whether you can attend or not, pass this evite on to a friend or neighbor that needs to our message of change
* Easy parking is available on the street or in attached parking garage
* Please RSVP once using dfalink or evite.com

Support a Local Fighting Democrat this Friday

Written by: Bernie Tamayo on May 12, 2006 12:51 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for America (DFA) Dallas

Member,

Words of support are rolling in across the country after Dallas Democrat and DFA Dallas backed candidate Charlie Thompson's interview on Air America Radio's Majority Report. Take 5 minutes and listen to this Fighting Dem tell it like it is:

Listen: shows.airamericaradio.com/play.p...

Charlie is taking the fight for America right to the heartland of Texas Republicans and he needs our help. Follow this link and offer your words of support.

Support a Fighting Dem: www.dfalink.com/campaign.php?id=...

Every person who shows their support will signal DFA to back him with money and resources. You can make this happen with just 2 clicks.

Let's show this Fighting Dem that we are behind him 100%,

Bernie

Words of Support

"I listened to Mr. Thompson on airamericaradio and want to thank him for his thoughts and we NEED men like him throughout this country for change......thank you Mr. Thompson." - James M. - New York, NY

"You are just what we need, so I contributed. I just wanted you to know, you are just what we need." - Susan M. - Madison, WI

"Charlie was awesome tonight on AAR. He came across just like he is, not a politician, but a person that speaks from his heart." - Jim K - Dallas, TX

"I don't live in your district so I can't vote for you but I have a friend who lives in Garland and I told him to vote for you...go get em!" - Manual M. - Waco, TX

Moving from Meetup.com

Written by: Bernie Tamayo on Jan 31, 2006 1:28 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for America (DFA) Dallas

We have started the process of moving from meetup.com to dfalink. Our members are getting emails with instructions on moving over and thank you to everyone who has done so thus far.

This change will be taking place over the month so we will be in-between this site and meetup.com.

This is the site to be registered on from Feb 1st onward.

Follow the blog for more details.

Democracy for America Dallas January Meeting

Written by: Bernie Tamayo on Dec 29, 2005 6:30 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for America (DFA) Dallas

If you are receiving this email, you are on our dfa-link group. For the time being, we are still using the old meetup.com site to plan events. We will be moving to DFA-Link in the next couple of months.

Here are the details of the next meeting and a link:

Link

2004 was the most important election in our lifetime. We worked hard but we didn't quite make it. This makes 2006 the most important election yet and the winds are blowing our way.

In January, we will prepare for the year head.

Building on a national action plan from DFA, join us at the Dallas Public Library breakout room (next to the auditorium) for a planning and work session to develop our own year long action plan to help take our country back.

Agenda:
1) Welcome and Introduction **
2) Orientation to the meeting's goals
3) Breakout and planning
4) Next steps and wrap up

Possible Initiatives:
> Think Precinct! - continuing last year's effort to train activists and build effective precinct level organizations (over 100 precinct chairs trained)
> Candidate forums - helping our candidates to get much need attention from the public and media
> CAT (Campaign Assistance Teams) - building 5 person teams to provide assistance to campaigns
> Primary Election assistance - helping the Dallas County Democratic Party execute an organized primary election

** Our regular meetings will strive to be highly action oriented with specific goals and planning. Please arrive on time or early.

When:
Wednesday, January 4, 2006, 7:00 PM

This is United Democracy for America Meetup Day
Where:
Dallas Public Library
1515 Young Street
Dallas , TX 75201
214-670-1400

UPDATE - Democracy For America Dallas' December Meeting is postponed

Written by: Bernie Tamayo on Dec 7, 2005 12:06 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for America (DFA) Dallas

All,

I apologize for the late email. It look's like the weather is going to get rough today so we are postponing the meeting until next Wednesday, Dec 14th.

Please return to the site later today to RSVP for the new date.

Thank you and stay safe on the roads today,
Bernie

Update your RSVP: Link

UPDATE - Democracy For America Dallas' December Meeting is postponed

Written by: Bernie Tamayo on Dec 7, 2005 12:05 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for America (DFA) Dallas

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All,

I apologize for the late email. It look's like the weather is going to get rough today so we are postponing the meeting until next Wednesday, Dec 14th.

Please return to the site later today to RSVP for the new date.

Thank you and stay safe on the roads today,
Bernie

Update your RSVP: Link

Democracy For America (DFA) Dallas' meeting this Wednesday

Written by: Bernie Tamayo on Dec 4, 2005 10:49 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for America (DFA) Dallas

** Please forward **

You are receiving this email because you are a member of the DFA Dallas linkup group. We will be migrating from meetup.com to dfa-link in early 2006. For now, you can stay on this list for information. You can see more information about our next meetup at this link:

Info: Link

Our final meeting of the year is this Wednesday at the Stoneleigh P Bar and Grill. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to btamayo11@yahoo.com.

We are taking it easy in December, please join us for a simple meal or a drink. If you haven't been to a meeting yet, December will be a great opportunity to finally meet the group.

Candidates for Congress, State House and the Texas Judiciary will be there so come and meet our future representatives. Come and talk politics. Come and talk strategy as we prepare for 2006 (we will be talking about plans for the new year).

But mostly, come and enjoy the company of people who are dedicated to taking our country back.

See you on December 7th,

Bernie, Crispin, Juli, Michael and Michelle

Info: Link

When:

Wednesday, December 7, 2005, 7:00 PM

Where:

Stoneleigh P Restaurant and Bar
2926 Maple
Dallas, TX 75201
214-871 2346