Topic: MCDP

MCDP elects officers

March 29, 2009 |

The Montgomery County Democratic Party held their annual meeting Saturday at the Clarksville Civic Center, electing a slate of officers for the coming year.

MCDP officers, front row from left, Rene Poindexter, Kate Ravels, Kim Smith, Barbara Brown; back row from left, Gene Lewis, Keith Jackson and Robert Lewis

Gene Lewis was unanimously re-elected MCDP  chairman, with Kim Smith as 1st vice-chair, Keith Jackson as 2nd vice-chair, Robert Lewis as 3rd vice chair, and Kate Ravels as 4th vice-chair. «Read the rest of this article»

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A writer’s calendar in review

By Turner McCullough Jr. | December 13, 2008 |

The past several months have provided a wealth of images and topics to be covered. Local and regional interests have drawn my attention, eye and words to their descriptive influences.

I thought it a fitting action to showcase the ninety or more days of news coverage to give you, our readers, a glimpse at just how much effort goes into bringing you information and news of your world. Not every image presented here will have been previously included in a published news story. Some of these images are background material and some are just for visual impression. Often we see things which are inspirational, if not exactly newsworthy or pertinent to the immediate story. They have to wait for special coverage like this to have their day. «Read the rest of this article»

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Obama/Biden yard signs available

October 22, 2008 |

Last chance to get Obama/Biden yard signs.

The Montgomery County Democratic Party has received its last shipment of Obama/Biden yard signs and bumper stickers for the 2008 Election. Signs are available now at MCDP headquarters at Madison Street and University Drive during regular business hours, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

A spokesman for MCDP said once these signs are gone, “they are gone.”  He noted that demand has been high, and previous shipments have been depleted ‘within days.”

For more information, call MCDP at 931- 552-5523.

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Yard signs, buttons, bumper stickers now available at Dem headquarters

October 2, 2008 |

Montgomery County Democratic Party

The Montgomery County Democratic Party and Clarksville for Obama now have a good supply of campaign buttons, bumber stickers and yard signs available at the Democratic headquarters on the corner of Madision and University Drive. The office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, for a small donation.

Those who signed up on the waiting list will be called to pick up their signs. The Dems are also seeking volunteers to work at campaign headquarters and to assist with special events.

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Dems plan fundraiser, rally for Obama

September 16, 2008 |

The Montgomery County Democratic Party in Partnership with Clarksville For Obama will host a Campaign Fundraiser and Rally for Barack Obama on Thursday, September 18, at 5:30 p.m. at Machinists Union Hall Building, 121 Union Hall Road,  Clarksville (behind the Wyatt Johnson car dealership on Wilma Rudolph Blvd).

Special guests include Kim McMillan, Former Majority Leader, Tennessee House of Representatives; Joe Pitts, Tennessee State Representative (District 67); Jerry Martin, State Campaign Director for Barack Obama; Wade Mundy, Communications Director, Tennessee State Democratic Party; and Jerry Lee, Tennessee AFL-CIO Union President.

The MCDP and Clarksville for Obama will serve food and refreshments. the event is open to the public and a $10.00 or higher donation is requested. For additional Information, call 931-378-1999

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MCDP to meet for election event planning

August 24, 2008 |

The Montgomery Copunty Democratic party will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 26, at 7 p.m. at the new Democratic party headquarters, 534 Madison Street at 7 p.m. We will be accepting volunteers to staff the headquarters during this election campaign. For more information about the MCDP or to volunteer for the Election 2008 campaign, call headquarters at 931- 552-5523. The office will be staffed full time with the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention.

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MCDP women host voter registrations

May 30, 2008 |

The Montgomery County Democratic Women are sponsoring two voter registration events, according to Gene Lewis, chairman of the MCDP.

On Saturday, May 31, the Democratic women will be at Krogers at Dover Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. On June 2, they will host a voter forum at the Public Library on Pageant Lane at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to take this opportunity to learn about the upcoming elections and register to vote.

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Local Dems to elect delegates, alternates for state, DNC conventions

February 4, 2008 |

On the heels of Tennessee’s Super Tuesday presidential primary, in which voters in 24 states will have the chance to cast their ballots for the candidate of their choice, Montgomery County Democrats will hold a County Convention on Saturday, February 9th, at noon to elect local delegates to the Congressional District Convention.

This is the first step in selecting a Tennessee delegation to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.

The meeting will take place at 2050 Ft Campbell Blvd (Kennedy Law Firm) with doors opening at 11:00 am. The county Convention convenes at noon. All Democratic residents who are eligible to vote in Montgomery County are urged to attend. At this time, the MCDP will elect delegates to attend the Congressional District Convention on February 23rd, 2008.

For more information, you may contact MontgomeryCounty Party Chair at (931) 645-9159 or (931) 801-6209. «Read the rest of this article»

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MCDP honors Kim Smith, Robert Lewis

By Christine Anne Piesyk | December 12, 2007 |

Kim Smith and Robert Lewis were awarded top honors for their service to the Montgomery County Democratic Party during a ceremony and holiday event held at the Smith Trahern Mansion Tuesday. The party’s Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Robert Lewis, vice-chairman of the MCDP. The Major Nathanial Carter Award for “Volunteer of the Year” was presented to Kim Smith.

From left, MCDP Vice-Chair Robert Lewis, Senator Rosalind Kurita, Rep. Joe Pitts, Kim Smith, and House Majority Leader Gary Odom at Tuesday’s MCDP holiday celebration and annual awards ceremony. David Shelton Photo.

State House Majority Leader Gary Odom addressed the group, summarizing the legislative achievements of the year while citing a need to continue to “build up our majority” in the State House. Odom tossed a question to the audience in an impromptu forum centered on the Hope Scholarship. Odom said the past year in state government “was one of the best” in his 21 years of public service. «Read the rest of this article»

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Gary Odom to speak at MCDP reception

By Christine Anne Piesyk | November 28, 2007 |

Tennessee House Majority Speaker Gary Odom will be the featured speaker at the Annual Montgomery County Democratic Party Christmas reception to be held Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Smith-Trahern Mansion in downtown Clarksville.

Senator Rosalind Kurita, Speaker Pro Tempore, and Rep. Joseph Pitts of the 67th District are featured guests.

The MCDP is also asking for donations of American-made toys for the annual Fire Fighters Toy Drive. Toys may be brought to the party. the public at large is also asked to support the Firefighters toy drive with donations of toys that can be dropped off at any fire station in Clarksville.

For more information, call 931-216-9795 or 931-801-4821. Information on American made toys can be referenced at Clarksville Online’s Nov. 25 story, Toy Shopping? Buy Made in the the USA“.

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