June 26: Next Cherokee Democratic Club Meeting

Cherokee County Democrats to meet, Thursday, June 26th at The King’s Wok in Jacksonville on Hwy. 69 S. The Texas Democratic Women will meet at 6:30 PM, the Cherokee County Democratic Club will meet at 7:00 PM.

• The Club members will report on the Texas Democratic Convention
• Plan for a Candidate’s Workshop scheduled for the afternoon of July 12th
• A summer Voter Registration Drive
• September 13th Unity Dinner at Eagle’s Bluff Country Club.

For information, contact Caesar Roy, 903-253-5419.

This Week for Cherokee County Democrats

Wednesday, June 11, at 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Goodbye gathering for Jeana Brooks. Drop by and wish her well. At Chuck Hopson's office on Main Street. She has moved to Crockett and we will miss her.

Saturday, June 14, Tomato Fest. If you signed up to work be sure to bring water, a chair, and sun screen. It is going to be hot. We are in booth #30 between Norman Activity Center and Ricky Richards office. We look forward to seeing everyone.

Cherokee County Democrats Meet April 24

On Thursday, April 24, 6:00 PM, at the Jim Hogg Park in Rusk off Hwy. 84 E., the Cherokee County Democratic Club will hold a picnic and combined meeting with the Texas Democratic Women (TDW), celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the local chapter. Those democratic women and men who founded and have been strong supporters of the TDW will be honorees: Susie Blackmon, Craig Caldwell, Madeline Ross, Teresa Phifer, Forrest Phifer, Patsy Lassiter, Sammi Attaway, Patsy Morehead, Lillian Duffie, Cyndi Reed, Joan Pace and Laverne Lusk. Please join us in honoring these democratic women and men. Bring a picnic dish to share and folding chair to the celebration. All Democrats are invited and encouraged to attend!

For information contact Joanna Reagan at 903-825-6611.

Run Off Election Set April 8

If you didn't vote in this past week of Early Voting, don't forget to vote on Tuesday, April 8.

Not all voting boxes will be open. There will be 8 boxes open through out the county. Four boxes will be open in Commissioner's Precinct 3 where there is a local run-off between Moody Glass and F.E.Hassell for Commissioner.

There is one State run off in the race for Railroad Commissioner -- Dale Henry and Mark Thompson.

Voting Boxes open for April 8:

• Tyler Street Bapt Church, Jacksonville Voting boxes 12,14,15
• Jacksonville Public Library Voting boxes 42,43,44,45,46,47,48
• Cherokee Cive Theatre Voting boxes 10, 11, 13, 16, 23, 24, 28
• Alto Fire Station Voting boxes 25,26,27, 29
• Mt. Selman Baptist Church Voting boxes 32 and 34
• Cove Springs Community Church Voting boxes 33 and 35
• New Hope Baptist Church Voting boxes 36 and 37
• Recreaton Center (behind LMC) Voting boxes 38

Next Cherokee County Democratic Meeting

Cherokee County Democrats Honor Texas Democratic Women with Covered Dish Supper

Host: Joanna Reagan <joannareagan05@embarqmail.com>

Time: Thursday, April 24 at 6:00 PM - 1 1/2 hours

Location: Jim Hogg Park Hwy. 84 East, Reklaw Hwy. Rusk, TX 75785

Directions: From Hwy.69 and Hwy. 84 intersection in Rusk, take Hwy. 84 East and follow signs to Jim Hogg Park.

Cherokee County Democratic Club Meeting

The Cherokee County Democratic Club will meet on Thursday evening, March 27, 2008 at 7:00 PM at The Wok on Hwy. 69 in Jacksonville. The Texas Democratic Women will meet at 6:30 PM at the same location.

At the meeting, we will review the historic Texas Primary. We will also discuss delegate information and convention rules in preparation for the Saturday, March 29th Democratic County Convention conducted by the Democratic Party and to be held in the District Courtroom on the Second Floor at 10:00 AM at the Rusk Courthouse. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

For further information, contact: Joanna Reagan 903-825-6611

Comments from Joanna Reagan, Cherokee County Club President

Two Cherokee County Democratic Club members and Cherokee County Texas Democratic Women (TDW)were elected to office at the 2008 TDW Convention in Austin last weekend. Susie Blackmon was elected President Elect and Joanna Reagan was elected Vice President.(pictured left to right)

Cherokee County acting Democratic Chair, Caesar A. Roy, easily won election to a full term as County Chair in the Texas Primary Election, March 4, 2008. (photo of CA Roy following election results)


The Cherokee County Democratic Club met on Feb. 28, 2008 to discuss the upcoming historic Texas Primary and declare their support of the democratic candidates. Mrs. Sammy Attaway hosted the club meeting and covered dish supper at the Shady Grove Church of Christ. Messages from both Senators Clinton and Obama were shared with the group.