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Justice ∙ Respect ∙ Compassion ∙ Diversity

March 1, 2020

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M ale GED Instructors needed for the Kendall County Jail starting 2/2/20.

The Kendall County Sheriffs Department seeks a male to instruct male prisoners on GED requirements. Frequency – Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. 1 hour (Multiple instructors are also possible) Class size – 10 maximum. Contacts: Kendall County Jail – Sgt. James Barter (830) 249-9721 or F and L – Anita Rios (830) - 896 -8787

Instructors will complete a data form, media release and are subject to a background check. If you are interested please email Kevin Henning . We can then arrange a meeting with the contacts who will be able to share details.

Notes from the Chair:

Early Voting Complete –

Election Day is Tuesday, March 3 - Coming Together

Here are the early voting turnout results for the Primary: 1118 Democrats Voted!

WOW what a great voting effort so far. In 2018 total Democratic Primary turnout was 1031 votes and in 2016, the last Presidential Primary, it was 1141 votes( highest ever) so you have almost eclipsed those numbers just in early voting. Let’s set a new record and more than double 2016 turnout. You can do it by voting next Tuesday, March 3, at any of the 11 polling places in Kendall County. Make your voice heard and remember if you don’t vote you can’t complain.

Also, please remember that after the Primary, we must all come together to support our progressive agenda and the Democratic candidates who can stop the outrageous attacks on the values of our nation. To get Democrats elected in Texas and turning Texas Blue will require a lot of money and a lot of work by all of us. Sitting on the sidelines is not an option. Please join the Kendall County Democratic Party and the Boerne Area Democrats and volunteer to do mailings, block walk, phone bank and text your fellow Democrats to get out and vote. Help a Democratic candidate that you admire by donating your time and money.

Remember, it is time to make our presence know so when you go vote, in the Primary don’t hesitate to politely announce:

“I’m a Democrat and I want to vote in the Democratic Primary”

Kevin Henning

Kendall County Democratic Party Chair

Election Day,

Tuesday March 3

Kendall County voters can cast their votes at any of the following locations from 7:00am – 7:00pm:

City Hall (City of Boerne): 447 N. Main Street #100, Boerne, Texas 78006
Morningside Ministries: 1150 Grand Blvd, Boerne, Texas 78006
Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department: 1 Old Curry Creek Road, Boerne, Texas 78006
Burdick Community Center: 119 Old San Antonio Road, Boerne, Texas 78006
Kendall County Fairgrounds: 1307 River Road, Boerne, Texas 78006
Kendalia Community Center: 2610 FM 473, Kendalia, Texas 78006
Boerne Bible Church: 1026 E. Blanco, Boerne, Texas 78006
Sisterdale Community Center: 2 Sisterdale-Lindendale Road, Boerne, Texas 78006
Comfort Baptist Church: 100 Amber Drive, Comfort, Texas 78013
Waring Fire House: 11 Waring Road, Boerne, Texas 78006
Nineteen:Ten Church: 130 FM 1376, Boerne, Texas 78006

Bring your crew!

Once you’ve got your plan in place, extend your plan to include your family, friends and neighbors. Make sure they each know where and when to vote, and that they have a way to get there. Make it a voting outing together!

Cast your vote

When it’s time to go vote, make sure to take along one of the various acceptable forms of photo ID . Curbside voting is available at all polling locations for voters who have difficulty walking or standing for long periods.

Also, consider adding the Election Protection Hotline number, 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to your contacts on your phone so you can call them if you have any questions or problems casting your vote, or observe any problems at the polls.

And finally, don’t forget to pick up your “I Voted” sticker — and wear it proudly!

Tuesday, March 3

Election night watch party at the KCDP offic e .

If you are not too tired after a long days work stop by for a beverage and snack, plus catch up on any results that are in.

Office: 518 East Blanco St. Ste 103 Boerne, Texas - enter back door of Mary’s Taco Phone – 830 331 0672

The Delegate Selection Process

Kendall County Democratic Party Convention

Saturday, March 21, 1:00-4:00pm, Kronkosky Place

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Since ours is a small convention (as compared to, say, Bexar County), County Chair Kevin Henning will propose that we operate as a “Committee of the Whole.” This way, we can vote as a group on the delegates we want to send to the State Convention (June 2-4, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio) and only break out into Precinct Conventions if absolutely necessary. As much as feasible, our 11 delegates need to have the broadest possible diversity (gender, ethnicity, LGBTQ). After some initial remarks and verification of eligible attendees, Kevin will ask everyone who wants to attend the State Convention to stand. If there are 11 or fewer standing, each person standing will have two minutes to explain why they want to be a delegate. Then Kevin will propose that we elect those individuals by acclamation.

If 12-15 individuals stand, the Convention will take a 10-minute break, and the group will decide amongst themselves which 11 will attend. Then each of the 11 will have two minutes to speak, then Kevin will call a vote.

If more than 15 individuals want to attend the State Convention, we will need to break out into modified Precinct Conventions to select delegates. Smaller precincts will be grouped with larger ones; each group should represent approximately the same number of Democratic voters. This breakout process will be further refined after we receive primary results. The nominations of each precinct grouping then goes to the Nominating Committee, who compiles all the information and submits it to the Convention as a whole for a vote.

Delegates are also elected proportionately to the number of supporters for a presidential candidate (as determined by the results of the March 3 primary election). For example, if Joe Biden receives 36% of the vote in Kendall County, four Kendall delegates would “declare” for Biden. We will have more information soon from TxDems on how exactly this part of the process works.

Thanks to all of you who have volunteered already. I’m still looking for someone to fill these roles:

· Convention Secretary ( easy job; just a fill-in-the-blank form)

· Hospitality (light snacks, a few decorations; nothing fancy or expensive

As always, call/email with questions (or to volunteer to help! )

Contact Laura Bray D eputy Chair, KCDP (210-884-6843)

March Art Exhibit in our Office Art Gallery!

The KCDP/BAD office has an Art Gallery, featuring work by local Democratic artists. We’ll choose a new artist to feature each month. All proceeds from the sale of your art will benefit KCDP.

Jessica Veilleux is the featured artist for March!

Artists are responsible for bringing in their artworks, hanging them (using the picture rail and hanging hardware), placing the pricing tags, and removing their work when their month is complete. KCDP office staff will handle the sale of any works.

If you’d like to see a full set of guidelines, email Laura Bray Any questions? Want to sign up for a month?Contact Laura Bray, laurabray61@gmail.com 210-884-6843.

Office Open Three Days a Week

Wednesdays 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Fridays 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Saturday 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Stop by to pick up signs for

Wendy Davis , Rebecca Martinez, Jennie Lou Leeder and Elizabeth Warren.

Check out our KCDP Art Gallery, or take or leave a book from the Progressive Little Library.

We are discontinuing Digital Office Hours but both Laura or Becky will be glad to schedule time with you if technical support is required. Just contact either of us to set up a time.

I f you’d like to volunteer to staff a shift,

please contact Office Manager Sherry Thurman @ mzsherry.mitchell.thurman@gmail.com.

Donations made via Act Blue go directly to Kendall County Democratic Party, except for a 3.95% credit card processing fee. The money we raise supports the Democratic Operations for Kendall County. We need funds to operate an Office, Train volunteers, “Get out the vote” efforts; Mailings, Posters, Advertising, etc.

Donate Online!

We encourage you to donate to the Party online with the secure online donation site ActBlue accessible from our home page .

We understand that some folks just don’t like online donations: “Prefer to donate via check or money order? Send it to PO Box 2321, Boerne TX 78006-6321.”