TDV MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE DNC FALL MEETING IN AUSTIN FROM 10-12 SEP 09 AT THE RENAISSANCE HOTEL, 9721 ARBORETUM BLVD

AUSTIN - FALL MEETING SCHEDULE

As of June 29, 2009 ~ tentative & subject to change

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

8:00 am ~ 5:30 pm Registration

9:00 am ~ 12:00 pm Association of Democratic State Chairs

1:00 pm ~ 2:00 pm Credentials Committee

2:00 pm ~ 3:00 pm Rules & Bylaws Committee

3:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm Resolutions Committee

4:00 pm ~ 5:00 pm New Members Briefing

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

6:30 am ~ 6:00 pm Registration

7:00 am ~ 7:45 am Coffee & Danish with Governor Tim Kaine

8:00 am ~ 10:30 am United We Serve Community Service

11:30 pm ~ 1:00 pm General Meeting

1:00 pm ~ 2:30 pm GLBT Caucus

2:30 pm ~ 4:00 pm Midwest Caucus

2:30 pm ~ 4:00 pm Southern Caucus

2:30 pm ~ 4:00 pm Western Caucus

2:30 pm ~ 4:00 pm Eastern Caucus

4:00 pm ~ 5:30 pm Asian Pacific Islander American Caucus

4:00 pm ~ 5:30 pm Black Caucus

4:00 pm ~ 5:30 pm Hispanic Caucus

4:00 pm ~ 5:30 pm Native American Coordinating Council

4:00 pm ~ 5:30 pm Nat’l Dem Ethnic Coordinating Committee

5:30 pm ~ 6:30 pm Executive Committee

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

9:00 am ~ 10:30 am Women’s Caucus

9:00 am ~ 11:00 am State Party Executive Directors

10:30 am ~ 12:00 pm Seniors Council

10:30 am ~ 12:00 pm Youth Council

12:00 pm ~ 1:30 pm Rural Council

12:00 pm ~ 1:30 pm Veterans & Military Families Council

Please note: all official DNC meetings are open to the public. Additional events may be limited to members of the

Democratic National Committee and/or guests, space permitting.

ALICE GERMOND 􀂐 SECRETARY 􀂐 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE

202.479.5140 􀂐 GERMONDA@DNC.ORG

 

 

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TDV Members, I just sent the following letter to the Higher Education Committee, thanks, Larry Romo, TDV Chairman

 

Dear Higher Education Senate Committee Members,                                                           March 17, 2009

 

As the Chairman of the Bexar County Veterans Affairs Committee, we whole-heartedly support SB 297 in its entirety. Texas should be on the forefront of supporting Veterans and their families in enhancing their wellness.

 

Allowing all Veterans locating in Texas that have honorable serve our great Country to be considered for In-State Tuition for higher education is the right thing to do. We must follow Ohio’s example and pass SB 297 to allow Texas to still be on the forefront and lead in supporting our Veterans with our state benefits to supplement Veterans federal benefits. We must make it simpler and more affordable to allow the Veteran to reintegrate back into society and give them the necessary education to get the right job. We cannot allow Ohio to have better educational opportunities for Veterans than Texas.

 

We appreciate your consideration of SB 297 and ask that you vote this bill out of committee and forward to the Senate for passage and then the House for passage. I can be reached at 210-219-1905 for any additional information.

Respectfully,

 

LAWRENCE G. ROMO, Lt Col USAFR (Retired)

Bexar County Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman

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