TEXAS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN OF THE HARRIS
COUNTY AREA
www.tdw.org/TDWHarris
About TDW-Harris
"Proud to be a Democrat, Prouder to be a Democratic Woman "
Our "vision" in 2010:
- 1,000 members.
- Have a commitment to "do."
- At every meeting, have a "hot shot" speaker of interest to TDW.
- Establish a clear purpose/focus.
- Ensure diversity in chapter, plus getting all members "engaged" and to feel "welcomed."
- Get out to locations and communities.
- Finances handled well by committee.
- Help members to learn how to deliver TDW message.
- Professional website and newsletter to get women's attention.
- "Big" fundraiser event.
- Hold Get-Out-The-Vote events.
These things are possible and can be done if YOU get involved. Join a committee and start making a difference!
"Be there -- be heard!"
TDWHarris Officers and
Committee
Chairs: L to R: .
Our Purpose
Barbara Gardner contacted a few Texas Democratic Woman and agreed to form a brand new chapter of Texas Democratic Women. Since the Harris County Chapter of the Texas Democratic Women had fallen dormant, Barbara took up the gauntlet to reorganize and re-energize this vital women's Democratic club.
A quote from Jeanie R. Stanley, Ph. D., TDW's first president. This paragraph was in her “Message from the President” that was printed in the first TDW Newsletter.
“Democratic women will continue to work with men in our party and on other political activities. We are proud of our party's support for the full participation of women….The formation of Texas Democratic Women affirms the importance of the special contribution women can and do make to the political process. Our state and nation face tremendous challenges in the next few years.Texas Democratic Women will help our party and elected officials meet those challenges.”
Our Mission
Is to educate and mobilize women to become involved in the political process – so that women's voices are heard! we are dedicated to this mission and to bringing women's issues to the forefront of the voting public's attention.
Texas Democratic Women Mission Statement
Texas Democratic Women (TDW) was organized in 1987 as one response to the growing political interest expressed by mainstream women from across the state. TDW promotes the increased political activity and influence of Democratic women in Texas politics and government. TDW provides statewide training conferences and workshops. In addition, the group serves as a communication network for existing Democratic women's organizations and promotes the formation of new groups.
There are many organized groups which represent certain segments of women Democrats in Texas. Some are tied to a particular city or county in the state; others reflect particular issue agendas or ethnic groups. Some groups attract women in a specific age category or occupation. Of course, there are professional and career women in our party, but there are also many women who work in the home or are retired. None of these organizations currently represent the broad range of women in our Party. Texas Democratic Women works to unite this wonderful diversity of devoted women behind one common goal—the support of our Party and the involvement of women in the political process.
