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Black Austin Democrats

BAD Regular Monthly Membership Meeting

3rd Thursday of Every Month

Thursday, February 16, 2012

6:00PM

11th St. Station Restaurant

^{1050 E. 11th Street,}^{Austin, TX}

^{Black Austin Democrats 2012 Officers}

^{Gerard Washington, President}

^{Joi Harden, VP for Membership}

^{Jeff Travillion, VP for Political Action}

^{Kinaya Ulbrich, Secretary}

^{Kevin Cole, Treasurer}

^{Gary Cobb, Board Member}

^{Velva Price, Board Member}

^{Dona Tabrizi, Board Member}

^{Tommy Wyatt, Parlimentarian}

^{Evelyn McKee, Chair, Nominations Committee}

^{James Nortey, Chair, Outreach Committee}

^{PAST PRESIDENTS OF BAD}

^{Natomi Austin: 2009, 2010}

^{Fred McGhee: 2008}

^{Richard Franklin: 2006, 2007}

^{Darwin Mckee: 1995 - 2005}

BAD SPONSORS

November 2011

Nelda Spears

Event

Super Friend

^{David Escamilla, County Attorney}
^{Best Friend
^{Velva Price}
^{Gerard Washington}
^{More Than Friend}
^{Nat Bradford}
^{Judge Cliff Brown}
^{Judge Amy Clark-Meachum}
^{Gary Cobb}
^{Efrain De La Fuente}
^{Bruce Elfant}
^{Sally Hernandez}
^{Dist Atty Rosemary Lehmberg}
^{Judge John Lipscombe}
^{Alex McAlmon}
^{Jim Ranes}
^{Karen Sonleitner}
^{Dona Tabrizi}
^{City Rep Kathie Tovo}
^{Jack Wilson}
^{^Friendship
^{Ken Craig}
^{Co Comm Ron Davis}
^{Richard Franklin}
^{Diane Holloway}
^{Donnna Beth McCormick}
^{Bertha Means}
^{Constable Danny Thomas}
^{Tommy Wyatt}
April 2011}}

Fundraiser

BAD Ass

^{Fred McGhee & Lisa Goddard}

BAD Motha...Shut Yo' Mouth

^{Andy Brown, County Chair}

^{City Council Rep Sheryl Cole}

^{Congressman Lloyd Doggett}

^{State Rep Dawnna Dukes}

^{City Council Rep Mike Martinez}

^{Nat Bradford}

^{Brian Roark}

^{Gerard Washington}

^{Sally Hernandez}

^{Keito Tropical Productions}

BAD Mama Jamma

^{Commissioner Ron Davis}

^{Judge Charles Baird}

^{Judge Cliff Brown}

^{Bryan Case}

^{Judge Amy Clark-Meachums}

^{Ashton & Jennifer Cumberbatch}

^{Efrain De La Fuente}

^{Aspen Dunaway}

^{Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt}

^{Constable Bruce Elfant}

^{County Atty David Escamilla}

^{Judge Herb Evans}

^{Eva Gonzalez}

^{Judge Nancy Hohengarten}

^{Diane Holloway}

^{Jewel Hudson}

^{Judge John Lipscombe}

^{Becky Moeller}

^{City Council Rep. Laura Morrison}

^{State Rep Elliott Naishtat}

^{John Neal}

^{City Council Rep Chris Riley}

^{Benjamin Scott}

^{Alfred Stanley}

^{Dona Tabrizi}

^{Constable Danny Thomas}

^{Kathie Tovo}

^{Kinaya Ulbrich}

^{David Wahlberg}

^{Judge Yvonne Williams}

BAD Friends

^{Albert Black}

^{Perla Cavazos}

^{Ken Craig}

^{Richard Franklin}

^{Joi Harden}

^{Evelyn McKee}

^{Gloria Morales}

^{Ernest Pedraza}

^{Velva Price}

^{Stephen Speir}

^{City Council Rep. Bill Spelman}

^{Judge Tim Sulak}

^{Eleanor Thompson}

^{Judge Gisela Triana-Doyal}

^{Todd Wong}

Welcome to the Black Austin Democrats Website!

The MISSION

"To promote participation in the political process by
Black democrats throughout the greater Austin area."

RED TAILS

The Tuskegee Airmen Story

"Duchess Arlene"

Duchess Arlene" was a P-51D assigned to Lt. Robert W. Williams

of the 100th FS, 332nd FG in 1945. Williams shot down one of the

Luftwaffe's ME 262 jet fighters on 24 March 1944

on 31 March 1944 shot down a pair of FW 190s.

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Lt. Robert W. Williams (second from left) with fellow pilots.

Williams on 31 March 1945 shot down a pair of FW 190s.

In spite of adversity and limited opportunities, African Americans have played a significant role in U.S. military history over the past 300 years. They were denied military leadership roles and skilled training because many believed they lacked qualifications for combat duty. Before 1940, African Americans were barred from flying for the U.S. military. Civil rights organizations and the black press exerted pressure that resulted in the formation of an all African-American pursuit squadron based in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1941. They became known as the Tuskegee Airmen. "Tuskegee Airmen" refers to all who were involved in the so-called "Tuskegee Experiment," the Army Air Corps program to train African Americans to fly and maintain combat aircraft. The Tuskegee Airmen included pilots, navigators, bombardiers, maintenance and support staff, instructors, and all the personnel who kept the planes in the air.The military selected Tuskegee Institute to train pilots because of its commitment to aeronautical training. Tuskegee had the facilities, and engineering and technical instructors, as well as a climate for year round flying. The first Civilian Pilot Training Program students completed their instruction in May 1940. The Tuskegee program was then expanded and became the center for African-American aviation during World War II.

The Tuskegee Airmen overcame segregation and prejudice to become one of the most highly respected fighter groups of World War II. They proved conclusively that African Americans could fly and maintain sophisticated combat aircraft. The Tuskegee Airmen's achievements, together with the men and women who supported them, paved the way for full integration of the U.S. military.

There is a lot of information about the Tuskegee Airmen on the internet. The Black Austin Democrats encourage you to visit the following website: http://acepilots.com/usaaf_tusk.html which has a detail history and facts about the Tuskegee Airmen and to Check out the Movie RED TAILS!

Membership Application

b l a c k a u s t i n DEMOCRATS

f r e e d o m . e q u a l i t y . j u s t i c e . o p p o r t u n i t y .

Our Mission:

Promote participation in the political process by African AmericanDemocrats and work in conjunction with other Democratic organizationsthroughout the greater Austin area. We strive to stay connected to the issuesthat affect our community.

Name _______________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________

City __________________________ State______ Zip ________________

Email _____________________________ Birthday! ________ /________

Cell ________________ Home ________________Work______________

Annual Dues

Regular Membership (18 years & older) - $30

Student Membership (18 - 22 years old & a full-time student) - $20

Please complete and mail to:

B.A.D, PO Box 212, Austin, TX 78767

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With your support and encouragement, the Black Austin Democrats can accomplish much!

Black Austin Democrats, P.O. Box 212, Austin, TX 78767

Black Austin Democrats

1050 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX

Black Austin Democrats 2012 Officers

Gerard Washington, President

Joi Harden, VP for Membership

Jeff Travillion, VP for Political Action

Kinaya Ulbrich, Secretary

Kevin Cole, Treasurer

Gary Cobb, Board Member

Velva Price, Board Member

Dona Tabrizi, Board Member

Tommy Wyatt, Parlimentarian

Evelyn McKee, Chair, Nominations Committee

James Nortey, Chair, Outreach Committee

PAST PRESIDENTS OF BAD

Natomi Austin: 2009, 2010

Fred McGhee: 2008

Richard Franklin: 2006, 2007

Darwin Mckee: 1995 - 2005

BAD SPONSORS

November 2011

Nelda Spears

Event

Super Friend

David Escamilla, County Attorney

Best Friend

Velva Price

Gerard Washington

More Than Friend

Nat Bradford

Judge Cliff Brown

Judge Amy Clark-Meachum

Gary Cobb

Efrain De La Fuente

Bruce Elfant

Sally Hernandez

Dist Atty Rosemary Lehmberg

Judge John Lipscombe

Alex McAlmon

Jim Ranes

Karen Sonleitner

Dona Tabrizi

City Rep Kathie Tovo

Jack Wilson

FriendshipKen CraigCo Comm Ron DavisRichard FranklinDiane HollowayDonnna Beth McCormickBertha MeansConstable Danny ThomasTommy WyattApril 2011

Friendship

Ken Craig

Co Comm Ron Davis

Richard Franklin

Diane Holloway

Donnna Beth McCormick

Bertha Means

Constable Danny Thomas

Tommy Wyatt

April 2011

Fundraiser

BAD Ass

Fred McGhee & Lisa Goddard

BAD Motha...Shut Yo' Mouth

Andy Brown, County Chair

City Council Rep Sheryl Cole

Congressman Lloyd Doggett

State Rep Dawnna Dukes

City Council Rep Mike Martinez

Nat Bradford

Brian Roark

Gerard Washington

Sally Hernandez

Keito Tropical Productions

BAD Mama Jamma

Commissioner Ron Davis

Judge Charles Baird

Judge Cliff Brown

Bryan Case

Judge Amy Clark-Meachums

Ashton & Jennifer Cumberbatch

Efrain De La Fuente

Aspen Dunaway

Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt

Constable Bruce Elfant

^{1050 E. 11th Street,}^{Austin, TX}

^{Black Austin Democrats 2012 Officers}

^{Gerard Washington, President}

^{Joi Harden, VP for Membership}

^{Jeff Travillion, VP for Political Action}

^{Kinaya Ulbrich, Secretary}

^{Kevin Cole, Treasurer}

^{Gary Cobb, Board Member}

^{Velva Price, Board Member}

^{Dona Tabrizi, Board Member}

^{Tommy Wyatt, Parlimentarian}

^{Evelyn McKee, Chair, Nominations Committee}

^{James Nortey, Chair, Outreach Committee}

^{PAST PRESIDENTS OF BAD}

^{Natomi Austin: 2009, 2010}

^{Fred McGhee: 2008}

^{Richard Franklin: 2006, 2007}

^{Darwin Mckee: 1995 - 2005}

^{David Escamilla, County Attorney}

^{Velva Price}

^{Gerard Washington}

^{More Than Friend}

^{Nat Bradford}

^{Judge Cliff Brown}

^{Judge Amy Clark-Meachum}

^{Gary Cobb}

^{Efrain De La Fuente}

^{Bruce Elfant}

^{Sally Hernandez}

^{Dist Atty Rosemary Lehmberg}

^{Judge John Lipscombe}

^{Alex McAlmon}

^{Jim Ranes}

^{Karen Sonleitner}

^{Dona Tabrizi}

^{City Rep Kathie Tovo}

^{Jack Wilson}

^{^Friendship
^{Ken Craig}
^{Co Comm Ron Davis}
^{Richard Franklin}
^{Diane Holloway}
^{Donnna Beth McCormick}
^{Bertha Means}
^{Constable Danny Thomas}
^{Tommy Wyatt}
April 2011}

^Friendship

^{Ken Craig}

^{Co Comm Ron Davis}

^{Richard Franklin}

^{Diane Holloway}

^{Donnna Beth McCormick}

^{Bertha Means}

^{Constable Danny Thomas}

^{Tommy Wyatt}

^{Fred McGhee & Lisa Goddard}

^{Andy Brown, County Chair}

^{City Council Rep Sheryl Cole}

^{Congressman Lloyd Doggett}

^{State Rep Dawnna Dukes}

^{City Council Rep Mike Martinez}

^{Nat Bradford}

^{Brian Roark}

^{Gerard Washington}

^{Sally Hernandez}

^{Keito Tropical Productions}

^{Commissioner Ron Davis}

^{Judge Charles Baird}

^{Judge Cliff Brown}

^{Bryan Case}

^{Judge Amy Clark-Meachums}

^{Ashton & Jennifer Cumberbatch}

^{Efrain De La Fuente}

^{Aspen Dunaway}

^{Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt}

^{Constable Bruce Elfant}

^{County Atty David Escamilla}

^{Judge Herb Evans}

^{Eva Gonzalez}

^{Judge Nancy Hohengarten}

^{Diane Holloway}

^{Jewel Hudson}

^{Judge John Lipscombe}

^{Becky Moeller}

^{City Council Rep. Laura Morrison}

^{State Rep Elliott Naishtat}

^{John Neal}

^{City Council Rep Chris Riley}