Letter from Fred B. Hartman to the Texas Daily Newspaper Association and Texas Press Association members, on September 8, 2006. Hartman states in his letter that the planning for the 2007 legislative session will being in January, as as first time chairman Hartman wanted to know how they members are able to help. The first Legislative Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for December 7 in Austin. Hartman ends the letter by stating he looks forward to working on the important issues with the members.

Letter from Ken Whalen to the TDNA Directors on January 30, 2006 with the subject Election of 2006 Treasurer and Appointment of New Director. The letter begins with the news that Gary Borders has been elected treasurer of the TDNA board of directors for 2006, however, it is time to appoint a new board member to replace Borders previous position as director. The nomination committee has recommended McAllen Monitor publisher M. Olaf Frandsen to fill Border's term. Attached to the letter is a response form needed to be faxed back with the the director's responses.

Letter from Ken Whalen to Patrick Birmingham on October 18, 2006 with the subject Nomination Committee. The letter is in regards to Birmingham for accepting President Jeremy L. Halbreich's request to serve on the Board of Directors Nomination Committee. Other members serving will include Larry Walker, Darrell Coleman and Nelson Clyde IV. The purpose of the nomination committee is to fill three positions with two new people and one re-nominated.

Letter from Ken Whalen to Jeremy L. Halbreich on October 2, 2006 with the subject 2007 Board Elections. The letter is in regards to the beginnings of the TDNA board of directors nomination process with enclosed information and review timetable schedule detailing the procedure process. Whalen states that Halbreich has the responsibility to naming the nomination committee and has included a list of committees since 1990.

Letter from Ken Whalen to the TDNA Board Members on October 11, 2006 with the subject Nominations for 2007 Treasurer. Whalen writes that it is time once again for the nomination process for the TDNA officers and directors, that President Halbreich is in the process of appointing a nomination committee to elect candidates for board openings. Included in the letter is a ballet form that needs to be filled out and submitted by Tuesday, October 17, 2006.

Letter from Ken Whalen to the TDNA Directors on April 12, 2006 with the subject Appointment of New Director. The letter begins with the news that Guy Kerr has resigned his position as a director on the TDNA board, and that a nomination committee, lead by President Jeremy L. Halbreich has recommended Austin American-Statesman executive vice president and general manger, Belinda Gaudet to fill Kerr's two-year term. Attached to the letter is a response form to be filled out by the directors with their ultimate decision.

Letter from Donna Beth McCormick to Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus discussing booths set up time, break down time, and other important details. Included is a handwritten note written on the back of recycled paper about activities related to Donna Beth and a phone number.

Letter from Becky Levy to Campaign Treasurers of General-Purpose Political Committees on June 16, 2006 discussing a semiannual campaign finance report with the Texas Ethics Commission due on July 16, 2006. Includes information about electronic filing, exemption from electronic filling, new alternative reporting method available, cash on hand, travel outside of Texas, civil penalty for late filing, filing deadline, filing schedules, website address, and questions.

Letter from Darla Thompson to the TDNA Board of Directors on April 28, 2006 with the subject 2006 Board of Directors News Release July 13, 2006 Board Meeting. The letter is in regards to enclosed copies of the news release announcing the board of directors for 2006.

Letter from Ken Whalen to Larry Walker on October 18, 2006 with the subject Board Nominations. The letter beings with Whalen thanking Walker for his acceptance of Jeremy L. Halbreich's appointment as chairman of the 2007 board of directors nomination committee. Whalen has listed the other members who are to also serve on the nomination committee with Walker.

Letter from Ken Whalen to the TDNA Officers and Directors on November 21, 2006 with the subject November 30, 3006 Board of Directors Meeting. The meeting for November 30 will be held in the Green Room at the Headliners Club in downtown Austin, Texas, 221 West Sixth Street, on the 21st floor of the Bank One Building. The meeting is scheduled to being promptly at 10:00 AM.

Letter from Fred Hartman, LAC Chairman, and of Hartman Newspaper, to the LAC members, on October 5, 2006. The letters to the members thank them for agreeing to serve on the 2007 TDNA/TPA Legislative Advisory Committee and that the first meeting will be held on December 7, 2006 in Austin, Texas. The LAC is made up of publishers, managers and editors representing all sizes of newspapers in Texas.

Letter from Ken Whalen to the TDNA Officers and Directors on July 6, 2006 with the subject July 13, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting. The Board of Directors Meeting for July 13, 2006 will be held at the Headliners Club in downtown Austin, 221 West Sixth Street on the 21st floor of the Bank One Building and the meeting is scheduled to being promptly at 10:00 AM.

Letter from Ken Whalen to Darrell Coleman on October 18, 2006 with the subject Nomination Committee. The letter is in regards to Coleman for accepting President Jeremy L. Halbreich's request to serve on the Board of Directors Nomination Committee. Other members serving will include Larry Walker, Patrick Birmingham and Nelson Clyde IV. The purpose of the nomination committee is to fill three positions with two new people and one re-nominated.

Document for new rules regarding travel outside of Texas discussing description of in-kind contribution for travel and description of expenditure. Letter from Becky L. Levy to the Campaign Treasurers of General-Purpose Committees on January 17, 2006 about filing deadlines for 2006 primary election. Includes information regarding pre-election reports, special pre-election report, runoff report, new legislation, new rules, electronic filing, exemption from electronic filing, timely filing, late-filing penalties, filing schedules, and questions.

Letter from Ken Whalen to the TDNA Board Members, listed alphabetically by newspaper company, on October 25, 2006 with the subject Results of Treasurer Election. The memo states that the results from the TDNA's treasurer for 2007 are official and that Nelson Clyde IV has been elected and will president in 2009.

Letter from Ken Whalen to Doug Toney, on January 18, 2006 with the subject Special Election. The letter begins with the news of Bob Carlquist's resignation as vice present, thus making Charles Moser the new vice president of TDNA board of director. It is now necessary to elect a new treasurer for 2006. Included in the letter is a ballot of directors eligible to become the new treasurer.

Letter from the TDNA President to Nelson Clyde IV on October 24, 2006 congratulating him on being elected TDNA's treasurer beginning January 1, 2007 and on becoming the associations president in 2009. The TDNA will issue a press release on Clyde's election at a later date and when they announce the names of the new members elected to the board of directors.

Letter from Ken Whalen to Patrick Birmingham on October 18, 2006 with the subject Nomination Committee. The letter is in regards to Birmingham for accepting President Jeremy L. Halbreich's request to serve on the Board of Directors Nomination Committee. Other members serving will include Larry Walker, Darrell Coleman and Nelson Clyde IV. The purpose of the nomination committee is to fill three positions with two new people and one re-nominated.

Associate Member Recruitment list of invitations sent to join or rejoin TDNA. The letter of invitiation was signed by Jeremy L. Halbreich, Charles Moser and Larry Walker and sent to David H. Donaldson, Eric Webber, Jeanne Acton, B.J. Irvin, Kathy E. Stacey, Mike Cohen, Gregory Harabin, David K. Kaspar, Tom Ratkovich.

Letter from Ken Whalen to Nelson Clyde IV on October 18, 2006 with the subject Nomination Committee. The letter is in regards to Clyde for accepting President Jeremy L. Halbreich's request to serve on the Board of Directors Nomination Committee. Other members serving will include Larry Walker, Patrick Birmingham and Darrell Coleman. The purpose of the nomination committee is to fill three positions with two new people and one re-nominated.

Letter from Fred Hartman to Donnis Baggett on October 5, 2006. The letter is in regards to Baggett agreeing to serve on the 2007 TDNA / TPA Legislative Advisory Committee.The first meeting will be held December 7, 2006 in Austin, Texas. Hartman states that this will be a rewarding experience for Baggett as the LAC is made up of publishers, managers and editors representing all sizes of newspapers in Texas.

Letter from Ken Whalen to the TDNA Officers and Directors, on October 3, 2006 with the subject Board Meeting Date Set. The letter is in regards to the winter meeting of the TDNA board of directors, set for November 30, 2006 at the Headliners Club, Green Room located on the 21st floor of the Bank One Building, 221 West Sixth Street in downtown Austin, Texas. The meeting will being at 10:00 AM.

Letter from Linda Jebavy discussing an article about the death of Bill Nelson.