Katy Jewett Organizer Apprenticeship

3:00 - 5:00 Space City Room

If you want to join the Katy Jewett Organizer Apprenticeship program, this session satisfies the first step in the process of applying to be a potential paid organizer apprentice with the Harris County Democratic Party.  At this Workshop, you’ll learn and practice the essential skills you need to be a winning organizer. Jay Malone with the Harris County Democratic Party will deliver this session.

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A Focus on Christian Nationalism

3:00 - 4:00 Multipurpose East

Presented by Al Kahn, vice-president of the Greater Houston chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. 

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Become an Election Worker or a Voter Registrar

3:00 - 4:00 Downtown Room

4:00 - 5:00 Downtown Room

The superstars of our Harris County elections are County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth and Tax Assessor-Collector / Voter Registrar Annette Ramirez. This dynamic duo will present the information you need and want to help run our elections or to help register voters.

 

We just saw a huge historic increase in voter turnout, during our recent primary elections - especially amongst Democrats. To ensure a smooth process in November, we need more people to help as election workers to keep up with the anticipated turnout.

 

In this session you will learn how to become one of these workers.  And to ensure a solid Democratic victory in November we need as many people registered to vote as possible.  Learn how to become a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar (VDVR). 

 

What, Me Worry? Staying Calm in Trying Times with Zen for the Stressed

4:00 - 5:00 Midtown Room

The news cycle is a constant source of stress. Everyone has adopted coping mechanisms to ease it. Bruce Handley is a long-time Democrat and practitioner of Zen. He is a lay-ordained teacher and precinct chair. In this fun, informative, and effective session, Bruce will share a Zen-inspired toolkit for dealing with turmoil - political and otherwise.

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Texas Humane Legislation Network

4:00 - 5:00 Skyline Room

If you care about animals and how they are treated, you will want to visit this booth and attend their breakout session. Kelly Hairfield and Meera Nandlal will discuss the Texas Legislative Session in depth with respect to the animal-related bills presented during the session.  They will give a brief background of the Texas Legislature, including how political parties fared in the 2025 elections, the general legislative process, and how the attendees can either help pass or oppose a bill related to animal issues.

 

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Precinct Chairs and Captains: Strengthen Your Organizing Skill Set

4:00 - 5:00 Bayou City Room

Whether you’re a new or experienced chair or captain, interact with experienced chairs and captains as they present valuable information to sharpen your organizing skills.

 

Some of the items we will discuss include:

• The Quick Start Guide as an initial overview

• The Volunteer in a Box Toolkit 

• VAN Quick Start Guide 

• Block Walk essentials 

• Other tools—newsletters, Mobilize, neighborhood parties