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Northwest Tarrant ProgressivesMinutes: General Meeting, Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by the club president, Sally Craig, at

7:03pm, with 18 members and guests present.

Minutes: The minutes of the February 2025 meeting, submitted by Karen Horgan,

Secretary, and emailed to the members were approved as filed.

Financial Report: The financial report, showing a cash balance of $2,056.88 was

presented by Treasurer, Richard Layne and was approved as read.

Speakers:

Marisela Aramino, Public Relations and Voter Outreach for Tarrant County

Democratic Party

Marisela shared with the club that, unfortunately, she and 2 other staff members were

laid off. These layoffs are due to a budget shortfall for TCDP. The party is funded only

by local contributions. There is no state or national funding to the TCDP. TCDP is now completely run by volunteers and can use any help we can supply. The

party will continue to plan rallies and programs for Tarrant County Democrats.

Agenda Items:

Golf Tournament

The golf tournament benefitting Rodney’s campaign and our club will be held on May 17

at Cross Timbers Golf Course in Azle. We will need help from club members to make

this a success.

Things you can do:

1. Sign up to attend other Democratic clubs in the area to make an announcement

for participation and donations to the tournament.

2. Volunteer for the Tournament Committee!

3. Golfers: If you know any golfers, please ask them to play in the tournament!

4. Silent Auction: We will have a silent auction and need to solicit items, gift cards,

etc. from local merchants for the gift baskets. Sally, Becky, and Laney are

coordinating this effort.

5. Hole Sponsorships: We will sell hole sponsorships for $100.

6. Advertising

May municipal elections

We need to get the word out and get people to the polls. Jake will gather the names of

candidates for us.

Voter Lookup

Sally Craig demonstrated to members how to access and use the Tarrant County

website to find your personal voter information, voting locations, and sample ballot.


Local Rallies and Protests

Ben Maples shared information about how to engage in local rallies and protests by

using Signal and Discord and the website 50501.

Action Items and Bills in State Legislature

Karen Horgan explained the status of House Bill HB3, regarding School Vouchers or

ESAs and Senate Bill SB13 the Senate Library Advisory Committee Bill. Both bills are

very harmful to public education in Texas. Members were asked to contact their state

reps to oppose both bills. A call script was emailed out to the membership.

Upcoming Events: • 360 CDA Annual Candidates Meet ‘n’ Great with Rep Chris Turner

o Sunday, March 23, 4-6 pm Spring Creek BBQ Grand Prairie

• 2025 Candidate Forum sponsored by Cowtown Dems

o Tuesday, March 25, 5:30 pm Angelo’s BBQ

• Fort Worth Reports Candidate Forum

o Thursday, April 17, 5:30 – 7 pm Nick and Lou Martin University Center

3165 E. Rosedale St


New Business:

Richard Layne discussed the plans for the club website. Also discussed spending $200-

300 for EventBrite advertising for the golf tournament, which will broaden our reach for

that event.

Announcements:

Membership Dues are due in January and can be paid directly to Richard, or paid with

Zelle, or on ActBlue.

Dues are

$25/person

$40/couple

New Member Promotion – Prorated memberships are being offered to any new member

joining after Feb. 1.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.

 
 
 

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JOIN US AT OUR NEXT MEETING:

When: Every  thrid Wednesday of the month 

Dinner &Socializing:  6:00 PM

Meeting Starts:  7:00 Pm 

(usually finish in hour but may be delayed)

Where: Arizola's Mexican Restaurant

6055 Lake Worth Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas  76135

 817-444-0333

 nwtarrantprogressives@gmail.com

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