Ways to ‘Do Something! ” to Defeat Bush in November

1) Contact Info for National and Local Kerry campaigns and Democratic Party

2) Voting Information==Dates—how to become a deputy voter registrar, deadlines, sites (for your files—mark your calendars!)

3) Austin Activist Listserves---Post your announcements to them or sign up to receive mailings!
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1) National and Local Campaigns to:

-MoveOn

www.moveon.com and www.moveonpac.com (2 different sites with different opportunities)

National Kerry Hdqtrs:

John Kerry Campaign ntl email address (not readily available on site, btw)
info@johnkerry.com
House Party fundraisers have allowed us to keep up with the Bush-Cheney money machine over the last few months. House parties are also important because they bring new volunteers into the campaign -- volunteers who will be crucial to winning in November.

Keep the momentum going! We've provided a house party kit, step by step guide, and all the materials you need to make your house party a success.

Go to www.johnkerry.com to register to volunteer or attend upcoming parties.

-Texas Kerry Headqtrs www.Texansforkerry.com

3200 Travis St.
3rd Floor
Houston, TX 77006
713-526-2004
713-526-2003 (fax)

Austin Kerry Headqtrs

www.austinforkerry.com

contacts at headqtrs:

will@austinforkerry.org
ryan@austinforkerry.org
todd@austinforkerry.org>

Austin Kerry Yahoo Group: daily updates and discuss the campaign with
others, join the austin4kerry discussion group at
Yahoogroups. Sign up @ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/austin4kerry

-Travis County Democratic Party

706 West MLK, Jr. Blvd, Suite 8
Ph- (512) 477-7500 Fax- (512) 477-7769
Web: http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org
E-mail: info@traviscountydemocrats.org

MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 684263, Austin, TX 78768


TCDP’s Newsletter send a blank e-mail to
newsletter-subscribe@traviscountydemocrats.org.

Donations :
online at https://www.fmp.com/tcdp/donate.php or contact us at (512)
477-7500 or info@traviscountydemocrats.org.

Mailed donations should be made to "Travis County Democratic Party" and
mailed to:

Travis County Democratic Party
P.O. Box 684263
Austin, TX 78768-4263
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VOLUNTEER WITH THE TCDP!
If you would like to make yourself available for upcoming volunteer
activities, please call 477-7500 or email
info@traviscountydemocrats.org.

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2) Voting Info-----You Gotta Be In It To Win It !

a) Register to Vote Online at http://www.state.tx.us/travisco/voter/home.htm

b) Mark Your Calendars Now and Vote Early for the Nov 2 Election on October 18-19---Consider Taking Election Day Off to Campaign!

c) Register Voters Wherever You Go----Become an official Volunteer Deputy Registrar—3 E-Z Ways==Takes Around 40 minutes and You Can Register Voters Everywhere You Go!
1) Drop by anytime, to be trained (No appointment needed) to the main office of the Travis County Voter Registrar (5501 Airport Blvd.) weekdays from 7:30 - 5:30. (512) 854-9473
2) Plan to attend one of three mass deputization sessions on Tuesday: August 31, September 7 or September 14. Sessions last about 40 minutes, the location is 5501 Airport Blvd., and they begin at 6:00 p.m.
3) Travis County Democratic Party offers training: For more info, Contact Vote2004Travis@aol.com, or 454-1392, Paula Nielson, email

Voting Information:

For More information see: http://www.state.tx.us/travisco/voter/home.htm or Email: pat.cramer@co.travis.tx.us

Voting Deadlines
You can register to vote at any time; however, you must register at least 30 days before an election in which you wish to vote.

The next election conducted by Travis County is Tuesday, November 2, 2004. The voter registration deadline is Monday, October 4, 2004. Early voting dates are October 18 - 29.

Who Can Register :You are eligible to register and vote if you are:
· A citizen of the United States
· A resident of Travis County
· At least 18 years of age
· Not declared mentally incompetent by a court of law
· Not a convicted felon, or, if so convicted you have:
o Fully discharged your sentence, including any term of incarceration, parole, supervision, or completed a period of probation ordered by any court; or,
o Been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disability to vote.
How and Where to Register
You may register to vote online by completing a registration application on this site. Voter registration forms are also available at:
· The Tax Assessor-Collector Office, 5501 Airport Boulevard, 7:30 - 5:30, M-F, or by calling (512) 854-9473 twenty-four hours per day. An application will be mailed to you the next business day.
· U.S. post offices located in Travis County
· The Department of Public Safety, the Department of Human Services and Department of Health when applying for services
· Some convenience and grocery stores
· Austin Public Libraries
You may also choose to request a postage-paid application for voter registration be mailed to you by the Texas Secretary of State.

Requirements effective January 1, 2004 include the following:
· All applicants must provide one of the following: Texas Driver's License, Personal Identification Number (issued by the State of Texas), or last 4 digits of the Social Security Number.
· When applying by mail for the first time in Travis County, the applicant must provide a copy of the identification along with the completed voter registration application.
Updating Your Registration
Registration is permanent; however, it is necessary that you update your registration if you:
· Have moved, or
· Changed your name
The registration becomes effective in the precinct of your new address 30 days after receipt of change of address or change of name notice. A voter registration certificate will be mailed to you at your new address.

Where do I vote?
For information on early voting locations, mobile voting times and locations, and where to vote on election day, contact the Travis County Elections Division at (512) 238-VOTE (238-8683).


Register Voters Wherever You Go----Become an official Volunteer Deputy Registrar—
3 E-Z Ways==Takes Around 40 minutes and You Can Register Voters Everywhere You Go!

1) Drop by anytime, to be trained (No appointment needed) to the main office of the Travis County Voter Registrar (5501 Airport Blvd.) weekdays from 7:30 - 5:30. (512) 854-9473
2) Plan to attend one of three mass deputization sessions on Tuesday: August 31, September 7 or September 14. Sessions last about 40 minutes, the location is 5501 Airport Blvd., and they begin at 6:00 p.m.
3) Travis County Democratic Party offers training: For more info, Contact Paula Nielson, Coordinator,
Vote2004Travis@aol.com, 454-1392,

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3) Austin Activist Listserves and Calendars: Get Connected!
*For an electronic version of this document, please email Amanda Winters, mail@catalystforfun.com, - www.catalystforfun.com, 512-323-9280, Email Amanda for info on where this list will be housed on the web eventually and to submit more information to it.
*For an updated Directory Austin’s progressive e-listserves, see http://www.progressiveaustin.org/listserv.htm
Austin Against War www.austinagainstwar.org, see site for listserve info.
Austin Progressive Calendar
http://www.austinprogressivecalendar.com/ -contact: selwyn@austintx.com

Austin Center for Peace and Justice info on webpage: www.austinpeacecenter.org



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