Wichita County Democratic Association

July 2009

Volume 1, Number 7

Next Meeting

Thursday, August 20th

Luby’s Cafeteria

1801 9th Street

6-8 pm

Program:

Local Politics

Dr. Randy Glean

Voter Registration

Sept & Oct

Volunteers are needed to do non-partisan voter registration at various locations each weekend in September and October.  Shifts on Saturday and Sunday are 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. and 2-6 p.m. Call George Senn for information or to volunteer: 696-1434.

Officers:

President:

George Senn

696-1434 or 882-1600

Vice President:

Mary Cantrell

781-0736

Secretary:

Frieda Rodriquez

337-3361

Treasurer:

Joe Ballog

Membership Info:

? Dues $10 Per Year

? Pay at the meeting or                                      mail to:

WCDA

PO Box 4161

Wichita Falls TX

76308               

Websites:

http://www.txdemocrats.org/

Texas Democrats-Moving Texas Forward-lots of great information & other good links

http://tdw.org/

Texas Democratic Women

http://www.whitehouse.gov/

The White House – see the latest news from Washington

http://www.texasyds.org/

Texas Young Democrats

Contact Us

wichitacountydemassoc@

yahoo.com

Phone: 696-1434

Other Democratic Organizations

Texas Democratic Women

2^nd Monday each month

Luby’s Cafeteria 11:30-1

Next Meeting: July 13th

MSU Democrats

Todd Hensley-214-502-9007

For more information

Texas  Young Democrats

Contact John Richie for time and place of meeting:

jrichie3692001@sbcglobal.net

704-5256

President’s Letter July 09

SO MUCH EXCITEMENT TO CONVEY:

AL FRANKEN: Minnesota Senator won his senate seat –by a mere 312 votes, out of over two million, three hundred thousand votes. Last month I wrote how, what we might consider a small amount, sometimes makes a huge difference. Look what 312 votes accomplished.

FISH FRY A HUGE SUCCESS: thanks to a great effort and generosity by many people, over 180 people attended our Fish Fry. The food was excellent and our net income was $1,600+.  However, the greatest assets were the number of people attending, the excitement, and so many Democrats saying how wonderful this gathering was. Thank you!

Houston Mayor Bill White’s appearance sparked great interest. His campaign for US Senator advertised our event, mailing 13,000 post cards, made 2,000 phone calls and donated money. WHAT AN AWESOME GATHERING!   A “YES WE CAN” MOMENT!

WCDA ONGOING FUNDRAISERS:    BANK BALANCE-$9,825 (+/-)

Major Contributors continue adding to our Victory Fund contributing $200 or more. Our Membership Committee will begin a phone campaign asking Democrats to join our Association and contribute $20 or more to our Victory Fund.

DR. BRIAN HULL AS SPEAKER: At the July, meeting over fifty members and guests attended. Sixteen (16) new members signed up this past week and several members renewed their membership. We also have five new volunteers.  Meeting comments? 

“WOW! This was the best meeting we’ve ever had”. “A fantastic speaker”

ANY FUTURE EVENTS?  OH YES!

Ø       Visit by and fundraiser for Boyd Richie, Chairman, Texas Democratic Party in Sept.

Ø       Gathering of Candidates –District and Statewide – in October.

Ø       Allyn Arnold, County Chairperson, Dinner/Cocktail Fundraiser – in November.

Ø       Voter Registration - September & October weekends.

Ø       Organizing for the city “Complete Count Committee” to assist with the 2010 Census.

WITH YOUR PATRICIPATION WE ARE “MOVING WICHITA COUNTY FORWARD”

Health Care Issues

BY Dr. Brian Hull, Kell Primary Care

The healthcare system in American is broken. We have allowed a system to evolve that is no longer sustainable. We are now faced with the difficult task of rebuilding a system that provides quality, compassionate and affordable healthcare to all Americans. Currently we have a system that rewards corporate greed and profit taking on the backs of the ill and insured. By not insuring all Americans, those that have insurance provide the economic resource for all that do not and driving up the cost for us all.

We have developed a great system of “sick care” but not for “well care”. Americans are not participating in lifestyles that are going to lead to better health and no one is leading the way. There have been meager attempts to reward patients for good health and lifestyle changes but it cost.

If we are to survive the future and have a healthy and safe society then we must change how we approach health and how we provide the care that is needed. President Obama and Congress need to pass meaningful legislation and pass it now. The future must provide for ALL Americans.

We need a system that provides the following:

Ø       Reduced long-term growth of health care cost.

Ø       Protect American families from economic hardship based on a catastrophic health         

            care crisis.

Ø       Guarantee choice of doctors and health plans.

Ø       Invest in prevention and wellness.

Ø       Improve patient safety and clinical outcomes with a focus on quality and

            affordability.

Ø       Assure affordable coverage for all Americans

Ø       Maintain a portable plan that is not at risk when you change or lose your job.

Ø       End barriers to coverage for people with pre-existing medical conditions.

This month on July 20^th, we celebrated the greatest scientific achievement of modern man. The achievement of Apollo 11 and the Lunar landing should be a reminder to us all that we are the greatest nation in the world and as a people, we can do great things. Nothing is beyond our reach if we have the courage to reach and create. We CAN and MUST achieve a health care system that cares for us all and that we can once again be proud of.