Caesar A. Roy Elected Chair of the Cherokee County Democratic Party

At a special meeting of the Cherokee County Democratic Executive Committee, Saturday, November 10, 2007, Caesar A. Roy was elected Chairman of the County Democratic Party. The State Democratic Party in Austin has confirmed Mr. Roy’s election. He will serve out the un-expired term of former chair, Eric Penn, who has submitted his resignation. Roy, now retired, is a former senior manager of the Food & Drug Administration, former director at FEMA’s National Emergency Training Center and former laboratory management consultant. Roy stated that as county chair, “my first priority will be to grow the Democratic base and strengthen the party’s grass roots structure, and I look forward to welcoming new democrats and interested independents to our group.” The Cherokee County Chair, heads the Executive Committee and is responsible for the statutory functions of the party; including, running primary elections, collecting filing fees, appointing poll watchers, determining the order of names on the ballot, canvasses primary election results, and sets and publicizes times and places for precinct and county conventions. In addition to these responsibilities, the Cherokee County Executive Committee, which he heads, has primary responsibility for planning and coordinating the general election campaigns of the Democratic Party's nominees within the county. This responsibility includes raising funds for assisting local candidates, supporting the statewide effort for the entire ticket, producing materials and coordinating local services for all Democratic campaigns.
In Cherokee County, the party chairman works closely with the local County Democratic Club in carrying out these non-statutory duties to assure that the party remains a viable and influential political voice in the community.
The 2008 Election Schedule is underway and all interested democrats should file now for Precinct Chair slots before the Jan. 2 deadline. Those interested in attending the Party Convention in Austin on June 6-7 or the National Convention in Denver, Aug. 25-28 can participate in the Dec. 1st training session in Tyler. For location and times go to www.txdemocrats.org.Persons wishing to file for elected positions in the Democratic Party Primary should contact Roy at 406 Woodhaven Circle, Jacksonville Texas 75766; caesararoy@aol.com; 903-253-5419.

November Meeting: Nov. 15 at King Wok Jacksonville

Put the date on your calendar -- November 15. The Cherokee Democrats will meet at King Wok. The Women's group will meet at 6:30 and the entire club at 7 p.m.

We will elect new officers and share plans for the coming primary season.

Don't forget to vote on or before Nov. 6. Sixteen amendments are calling you. Check out these web sites and learn more about the amendments:
Texas Legislative Council
House Research Organization

Club Meeting October 25 in Rusk

The Cherokee County Democratic Club will meet on Thursday, October 25th in the restaurant (private room) at the Southern Motor Inn in Rusk (Hwy. 69) at 7:00 PM. There is a buffet available for those who wish to eat. (The Southern Motor Inn is located in Rusk on the east side of Hwy 69, south of the intersection of 84 and 69.)

The Texas Democratic Women will meet at the same location at 6:30 PM, prior to the full committee meeting. Everyone is invited. The meeting will be your opportunity to re-up your membership or join the club for the upcoming 2008 Elections. The Club will be discussing the Constitutional Amendments vote on November 6th, 2007. There will be a drawing for a door prize at the conclusion of the meeting and a Silent Auction for Presidential Candidate T-shirts.

Come Join Us!!! We are moving toward the primaries and we want to be ready.

Next Club Meeting: THIS WEEK

Join the Cherokee County Club when they meet on Thursday, September 27, at King Wok.
The Democratic Women will meet at 6:30 p.m. with the whole club meeting at 7 p.m. The group will be looking toward the March Primaries and looking at what offices are up for election this time. If you are thinking about running for office this is the meeting for you.

We will get a report on the Fall Banquet and look at coming meetings.

Join us for a time of fun and fellowship at the Wok this Thursday. Bring a friend with you.

Pictures From Chuck Hopson's Birthday Bash

Joanna Reagan, president of the Cherokee Democratic Club, sends these pictures from the annual Birthday Bash for Chuck Hopson, State Representative District 11.

Below are pictures of Chuck and Bille Hopson, County Commissioner, Byron Underwood, visits with Sheriff Campbell and County Commissioner, Precinct 3, Moody Glass

Banquet and Auction--GREAT FUN!!!!

Nearly 100 Cherokee County Democrats gathered on Saturday evening -- September 8 -- at Lon Morris College for the first Club Banquet. Boyd Richie, Texas Democratic Chair, spoke to the group. Presidential Candidates sent their greetings and Gov. Howard Dean, National Democratic Party Chair, sent a video greeting telling Cherokee County that we are on the party's radar screen as we move toward 2008 elections.

In addtion to Cherokee County Democrats friends from surrounding counties also joined the fun and everyone competed for the silent auction items donated by club memebers.

We will share pictures of the fun we had very soon.

What's On Your Mind?

Share your thoughts on what's happening in Washington, in Austin, in Cherokee County. The news is full of events here and in Iraq. Here is your chance to say what you think.

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Also check out the poll on the right and vote for your favorite presidential candidate. Let's see how Cherokee County is leaning. The Poll feature is new and sometimes doesn't work well so be patient and if your vote doesn't register the first time, then try the next time you visit.

Mark Your Calendars

Meeting 1--

Open to all Cherokee County Democrats
On Saturday, August 18th, 10:00 AM, Precinct 3 will hold their meeting at my home (Johanna Reagan) in Bullard, 118 Dogwood Lakes Circle (Eagle's Bluff on Lake Palestine). Caesar Roy, our Precinct Chair, has invited the Editor of the Jacksonville Daily Progress to speak to us that morning, he also extends an invitation to all members of the Cherokee County Democratic Club living in other precincts to attend and bring guests with you.

Meeting 2

On Thursday evening, August 23rd, at 6:30 PM the Texas Democratic Women will meet at the Wok in Jacksonville and at 7:00 PM the full Cherokee County Democratic Club will meet. Please be prepared to turn in your money for tickets at that time. We need to let the Lon Morris caterer know how many people will attend the dinner. Our deadline is Labor Day. Also plan to bring your Silent Auction items for the dinner.

Auction Information

Dear Fellow Cherokee County Democrats,
We hope you have made plans to attend the Cherokee County Democratic Club’s Fall Banquet set for Saturday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wilson Administration Bldg. at Lon Morris College.
We have set a goal of raising $5,000 from ticket and table sales and a silent auction to fund our Get-Out-The-Vote effort for local candidates and the Democratic ticket in the upcoming 2008 elections.

We are asking each club member to donate an item for the silent auction.
Ideas for auction items are: something homemade like pickles, a pie or a quilt, a gift basket, a gift certificate for an area restaurant or a service like a massage or manicure, an item from your business, collectible Democratic memorabilia, art, crafts or maybe even an item you own that someone else would like.

Please e-mail Cyndi Reed at cyndireed@netzero.com or call 903-539-2632 and tell her:
1. What you are donating
2. An estimated retail value
3. If you are bringing it to the Aug. 23 regular meeting or are going to leave it with Mary Brown by Aug. 23 at the counseling office at 703 South Main in Jacksonville. They are open 8 to 5 most days. Mary recommends you call first (903-586-6736) if you are going during lunch or after noon on Fridays.

Thank you in advance for helping us put more Democrats in office.

Sincerely,
The banquet auction committee
Joseph and Cindy Steagall,
Joan Pace
Cyndi Reed

Democratic National Committee Sanctioned Debates

August 19, 2007: ABC in Des Moines, IA
September 26, 2007: NBC News?MNBC** in Hanover, NH
October 30, 2007: NBC News/MNBC** in Philadelphia, PA
November 15, 2007: CNN* in Las Vegas, NV
December 10, 2007: DBS in Los Angeles, CA

* Debate will be simulcast on CNN en Espanol.
** Telemundo will re-broadcast both debates.

(www.dnc.org)

Democratic Candidates are:

Sen. Joe Biden www.joebiden.com
Sen. Hillary Clinton www.hillaryclinton.com
Sen. Chris Dodd www.chrisdodd.com
Sen. John Edwards www.johnedwards.com
Sen. Mike Gravel www.gravel2008.us
Rep. Dennis Kucinich www.kucinich.us
Sen. Barack Obama www.barackobama.com
Gov. Bill Richardson www.billrichardsonforpresident.com

from Joanna Reagan, Club President

September 8, 2007 -- Boyd Richie to Speak at Banquet

Boyd Richie, Chair of the Texas Democratic Party, will be in Jacksonville September 8, 2007 as the keynote speaker at the the Cherokee County Democratic Banquet. The banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Wilson Administration Building on the Lon Morris Campus. Get your tickets now! You don't want to miss out on this fun evening of celebrating being a Texas Democrat.

All East Texans Welcome!
Blue Dog Sponsors $25.
Yellow Dog Sponsors - $50.
Backbone of the Party - $100.
Students $12.
For Additional Information and Reservations, contact:
Craig Caldwell @ 903-683-6209
Joanna Reagan @ 903-825-6613