Join Us Thursday, January 24, at King Wok

The next meeting of the Cherokee County Democratic Club will be at King Wok on Thursday, January 24, at 7 p.m. Candidates for races on the Primary Ballot for March 4 have been asked to attend and give short speeches. This is your first chance to hear the candidates. Come join us.

The Democratic Women will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Wok also.

Cherokee County Candidates File for Primary

Three races have multiple candidates in the Cherokee County Democratic Primary. In the race for County Commissioner, Precinct 3: Randy Bonner, Moody Glass, F.E. Hassel; Precinct 2 Constable: Mark Green and Jeremy Jackson; and Precinct 4 Constable: Jamie Beene and Joe Self. Whoever wins the precinct 4 primary race will be the Constable for Precinct 4 as there is no Republican opponent for that race.

In other races two candidates have no primary nor general election opponents: Craig Caldwell, County Attorney and Elmer Beckworth, District Attorney.

Others have no primary race but do have a Republican opponent in the November election:
State Representative Chuck Hopson; District Judge Dwight Phifer; County Tax Assessor Debbie Shreve.

The Cherokee County Primary election is set for March 4. Be sure to vote.

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