Welcome back SDC members and guests from the March Madness of the Senate District Conventions.  The April monthly general meeting will be at Bayland Park Community Center from 10AM to Noon on Saturday, April 26.  This months meeting will focus on some of our local Sharpstown candidates.  Our speakers are: 

 Dexter Handy

Candidate for County Commissioner, Pct 3 

Sam Pearson

Candidate for Constable, Pct 5

Peter Rene

Candidate for Justice of the Peace, Pct 5, Place 1 

 [Invited but unconfirmed]

Come meet these fine Democratic candidates for local office, learn their views of the issues and problems we face at the local level and what their plans are to improve government at the local level.  Come early at 9:30AM to visit with club members, share the latest political gossip and enjoy our usual snacks.

The February monthly general meeting will be at Bayland Park Community Center from 10AM to Noon on Saturday, February 23.  Our special invited speaker will be David Mincberg, candidate for County Judge.  David will discuss his campaign and his ideas for the County Commissioner Court.

February is also the month for electing the 2008 Sharpstown Democrats Club Officers and Executive Committee members.  If you have not already done so, please remember to pay your 2008 dues prior to the meeting if you want to vote in the elections.  Remember: dues are on a calendar year basis - i.e., January through December - and do not carry over into the next calendar year.

The September monthly general meeting will be at Bayland Park Community Center from 10AM to Noon on Saturday, September 22.  Our special invited speaker will be the Honorable Al Green ,  US Congressman, Texas 9th CD.  Congressman Green is a terrific speaker and I'm sure he will fill us in on the behind the scenes action from the last congressional session.  This will be a great opportunity to meet your Congressman, hear his views and provide your feedback.  Due to Congressman Green's schedule, the meeting will start promplty at 10AM so don't be late for what is certain to be an interesting and stimulating discussion.  Come early at 9:30AM to visit with club members, share the latest political gossip and enjoy our usual snacks.

The June monthly general meeting will be at Bayland Park Community Center from 10AM to Noon on Saturday, June 23.  Our special invited speaker will be Garnet Coleman,  Texas State Representative District 147.  Garnet will share his unique inside perspective on the victories and defeats of this last legislative session.  If you've heard Garnet speak at meetings before, you know we are in for a lively and informative treat.  Come early at 9:30AM to visit with club members, share the latest political gossip and enjoy our usual snacks.

Just a quick reminder that the Bayland Community Center is closed this Saturday, May 26th, for the Memorial Day holiday so the Sharpstown Democrats Club will not have it's usual general meeting this month.  Enjoy the Memorial Day holiday everyone and we will see you at the next regular SDC meeting on Saturday, June 23rd.

Don't forget to vote in the run-off election on Saturday, June 16th,  for Houston City Council At Large Position 3.

Invited Presenters

Bert Anson
Chair Senate District 17
will advise us of Senate District 17's plans for 2007. 

Julie Jackson
Chair Harris County Democratic Party Clubs and Organizations
will advise us of the HCDP's plans for clubs and organizations.

Please make plans to join us for our April Meeting.  We need your input in making plans for 2007.  See you there!

 The Sharpstown Democrat's March meeting will be held at Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet,  Saturday, March 24 at 10am.

Evelyn L. Merz, our guest speaker, has a wealth of experience in local water and wildlife conservation and environmental issues. 

Evelyn co-founded the Sims Bayou Coalition and is active in coordinating the local Sierra Club response to inadequate funding of Texas state parks.  She served as representative to the Harris County Flood Control Task Force and Vegetation Management Committee.  She has worked on projects in conjunction with other agencies including U of H Coastal Center, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and Texas Parks & Wildlife and East Texas Plant Materials Center. 

 In our business section of the meeting we will have Election of the 2007 Officers and Board Members.

 Please arrive early to meet our guest, drink coffee and discuss issues. 

  Our guest in February was candidate for city council pos 3, Melissa Noriega. 

 All members present agreed to endorse Ms. Noriega.  We hope to help with voter registration and voter turnout campaigns for this special election to be held on May 12.   Please stay tuned for details.

 For more info:  www.MelissaNoriega.com,    email:    phone:  713-Mellisa.

Here are the results of our Mock Elections during the last two meetings.  Notice that Al Gore made a huge comeback winning in February.  However, Hillary still has a larger 2 month total.  Obama rules as VP and total votes.