It’s July in Texas. Summer is here. She’s in the mood to bake. And she has already set us and forgotten us. But hot or not, we’ve got lots to accomplish together this month, democracy is in the balance and on all our upcoming ballots. So mark your calendar for this month of FMAD meetings & events and make your plans to attend.
Independence Fest 2024
When: Thursday, July 4th, 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Where: Bakersfield Park, 1201 Duncan Ln., Flower Mound,
What: Live music, fun activities, food trucks, and fireworks — what could be better? As we celebrate our nation’s independence, now more than ever it’s important for the Democratic party to be visible as a force for good, the only side fighting to preserve our democracy, and the best alternative to the corruption and craziness of the radical MAGA right. The FMAD Club will once again have a booth there, and we are looking for volunteers to help set up, staff it, and take it down at the end. Please let leadership know if you are interested in helping. For more information about the festival, including a site map, parking & shuttle information, & FAQ, click here: Independence Fest 2024 | Flower Mound, TX – Official Website (flower-mound.com) Our Democratic Candidates are welcome to help man the booth. Here is the Mobilize link to sign up for a spot and a timeslot at our FMAD booth: https://www.mobilize.us/dentondemocrats/event/643018/
Contact FMAD leadership for more information.
First Fridays Happy Hour
When: Friday, July 5th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: Guitars & Growlers location
What: Come join your fellow Dems for a few pints, some good eats, and good times. These happy hours have been well-attended events. Come get connected. Check out their menu here. Guitars & Growlers Menu
FMAD July Club Meeting
When: Wednesday, June 17th, 6:45 – 8:00 pm
Where: Office Building at 1720 S. Edmonds Ln., Lewisville, TX, 75067 *** Signs with FMAD on it are strategically placed just prior to the meeting to help you along. ***
What: Come gather with your fellow Democrats to strategize, organize, and become better informed. Social time for the first 15 minutes. Meeting to start promptly at 7:00. At this month’s meeting we are going to learn more about ways you can get involved in your local government. Come learn about the various academies, like the Citizen’s Academy, the Citizen’s Fire Academy, & Citizen’s Police Academy, as well as Boards & Commissions. Come learn about what they do, when they meet, and when & how you can apply. Volunteering in your town/city not only connects you to the community in an important and non-partisan way, but such service can open up more opportunities for you to participate and lead in the future. We will also have Beth Porter Varma joining us to talk about the Texas Water Project and how we can support the homeless over the course of this hot Texas summer. We will be accepting donations of bottled water at our July & August meetings, so be sure to bring a case or two to donate.
In case you missed our June club meeting, a new leadership team was elected. Join us in thanking all those who served on our 2023-2024 FMAD leadership team and in welcoming your new 2024-2025 FMAD leadership team:
Chair — Laura Haines
First Vice Chair — Fawn Munro
Vice-Chair Events — Mariah Martinez
Vice-Chair Communications — Open
Vice-Chair Recruiting — Denise Wooten
Sergeant at Arms — Alan York
Secretary — Open
Treasurer — Helen Munro
Technology Director — David Stanaway
As you can see, we still have some openings. Please consider bringing your skills and your willingness and joining our team.
FMAD Breakfast Club
When: Saturday, July 20th 9:00 am
Where: Texas Star Cafe 1901 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75022
What: Come eat breakfast and socialize with your fellow Democrats. Look for a long table of fellow Democrats drinking coffee and ordering up all the breakfast goodness.
Look Ahead…
LBJ/Obama Dinner
When: Saturday, August 24th. Cocktail Hour 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Dinner & Program 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Lewisville, TX
What: Don’t miss Denton County Democrats’ biggest fundraiser. LBJ Obama Dinner — Denton County Democratic Party (dentondemocrats.org) Purchase Tickets: Denton County Democratic Party (TX) — Donate via ActBlue
We’ve had some great wins lately. And we want to keep that momentum going. But we’ve also had some big losses, particularly with the recent SCOTUS decisions. We must forge ahead though. We must continue fighting for our democracy. The future of our nation, whether or not we get to continue on as a democracy or “a Republic, madam, if we can keep it,” depends on us, Most empires only last 250 years. Our nation is 249. Let’s ensure she continues.
Join us in this fight.
The FMAD Leadership Team
***A Quick Word on Venue Etiquette***
We are always grateful to the venues that are willing to host us for our gatherings. Out of appreciation for their willingness to host and accommodate us and out of respect to the waitstaff who work hard to serve us, let’s make sure each of us are 1) Being extra-patient with and respectful of waitstaff who are waiting upon a sometimes extra-large group of us. 2) Paying not just our tab but tipping extra (20% is reasonable, customary, and highly recommended).
We are the Flower Mound Area Democrats. Showing our appreciation and respect for the venues that host us and the service workers that serve us in these spaces is not just about ensuring our image in the community is a positive one, it’s simply the right thing to do.
Flower Mound Area Democrats 