Who
We Are
The Santa Clara County Democratic Club has worked
continuously since 1980 for values espoused by the Democratic Party: the
right of all Americans to a job, a home, an education, to medical care, to
privacy, and social security and, of course, a woman's right to choose.
We draw our membership from all over Santa Clara County, but
most members live in Santa Clara, San Jose, and Campbell. The Club is an issues based
organization involved in:
- Electing Democratic Candidates
- Educating Voters on Key Issues
- Promoting Citizen Involvement
- Influencing Democratic Party Policies
- And Much More
During election campaigns our members participate in
campaigns by organizing and participating in phone banking, fund raising,
and precinct walking.
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Most members are ordinary Democrats,
but the Club is honored to have several local and national office holders
as members, including:
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Hon. Elaine
Alquist, State Senator for District 13
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Hon. Sally Lieber, Former Assemblywoman, for District
22
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Meetings
General Meetings are held
every third Monday of each month (except one summer month and December) at
a local restaurant. Watch our home page for details and locations. Everyone
is welcome to join us for dinner at 6 p.m. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.
Club meetings feature interesting guest speakers informing us on issues and
candidates.
Executive Board Meetings
are also open to all members and meet on the last Wednesday of each month.
Events & Activities
The club has several
fundraising events through the year, including a summer function and a
winter holiday party. SCCDC endorses candidates running for office, donates
funds to worthy campaigns, and works to elect Democrats to office. The Club
also produces the cable television show, "Straight Talk," works
on voter registration drives and other community-enhancing activities.
Club Officers
- President: Hon. Aldyth Parle
- Vice President: Craig Dunkerely
- Treasurer: Herb Engstrom
- Corresponding Secretary: Gwendolyn McDaniel
- Recording Secretary: Karen Powers
- Member-at-Large: Joe Alvarado
- Member-at-Large: Bill Barmettler
- Member-at-Large: Jon Graff
- Member-at-Large: Dixie Johansen
- Member-at-Large: Dale Leuthold
- Member-at-Large: Shirley Odou
- Member-at-Large: Loretta Riddle
- Member-at-Large: Mary Ann Tisdale
Committee Chairs
- Program Chair: open
- The Democratic Voice Newsletter Editor: Shirley Odou
- Membership Chairs: Mary Ann Tisdale
- Voter Registration: Bill Barmettler
- Straight Talk TV Show Chair: Herb Engstrom
- Events Chair: Dixie Johansen
- Phone Tree Chair: Gwen McDaniel
- Campaign Finance Reform Chair: Dale Leuthold
- Health Care For All Chair: Carol Dalrymple
- Political Advisor: Loretta Riddle
- Graphics Chair: Karen Powers
Club ByLaws
click here for the club
bylaws (pdf, open with Adobe Acrobat)
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