The Hill Country Chapter of Texas Democratic Women will hold its next meeting Nov. 10 in Kerrville, featuring a presentation on the state Democratic Party and its future.
The meeting will take place at Barnett Chapel United Methodist Church, 710 Paschal Ave. Members, guests and other interested community members can gather at 10:30 a.m. for a meet-and-greet session. The chapter meeting will begin at 11 a.m.
According to a chapter press release, the guest speaker will be Dr. Regina Vanburg, a licensed psychologist, small-business owner and former candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas' 21st Congressional District. Her presentation will address “The State Democratic Party and The Way Forward.”
Vanburg, who was raised in Bandera, is the daughter of an immigrant and two U.S. military veterans. She has worked as a trauma psychologist and federal employee and has served veterans across South Texas. She currently works as a data analyst supporting the U.S. Air Force at Lackland.
Vanburg also serves as a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee representing Congressional District 21 and sits on the Texas Democratic Party's Resolutions Committee.
The State Democratic Executive Committee is the governing body responsible for managing party business, policy and strategy between state conventions. Its membership includes representatives from congressional districts, county chair associations and various identity, policy and constituency caucuses.
According to the press release, Vanburg's work includes efforts to strengthen Democratic organizing, support candidates at all levels of government and increase representation for rural and Hill Country communities in Texas politics.
The Hill Country Chapter of Texas Democratic Women serves Bandera, Gillespie and Kerr counties. The organization seeks to increase the participation and influence of Democratic women in Texas government and politics.
The meeting is open to the public, but reservations are requested by Friday, Nov. 6. To reserve a place, email [email protected].
A $5 venue fee will be collected to help cover the cost of renting the meeting space. Payment may be made by cash or check. The fee is waived for first-time visitors.
For more information, visit the chapter's website at Hill Country Chapter of Texas Democratic Women or contact publicity chair Lynette Wedig at 575-491-1832 or [email protected].
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