We’d love for you to join us! Our goal is to be more active in both our community and advocating in the legislature this year.

COMMITTEE FOR PRECINCT ORGANIZATION

The Committee for Precinct Organization will work toward building strong committeewomen and committeemen in every precinct. The Committee will work with each individual to ensure the needs of each precinct are being met. Precincts will be divided into regions to develop a local support system for every committee person. The Committee for Precinct Organization will provide resources, training and assistance to the precincts with the goal of turning out supportive voters and electing Democrats to local, state, and national offices.

Contact: Susan Shanklin    ss41ep@gmail.com

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

The Communications Committee endeavors to promote the Douglas County Democratic Party events, issues, candidates and community through various mediums such as the website, Facebook, twitter, Youtube, newspaper and signage. Some of our activities involve gathering information, writing letters/emails/web pages/Facebook posts, creating graphics for events/posts/web page, updating and maintaining website, sharing Facebook posts, creating Facebook events, Seminar slideshow, Seminar handouts, Surveys, creating/printing signs and promoting events.

Contact: Norine Spears      dcdksit@gmail.com

BUDGET AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

The Budget and Fundraising Committee prepares a proposed budget and after it is adopted continues to oversee its implementation. Its main purpose however is to raise money by planning and carrying out of various activities such as fundraising events, calling, emailing, ­­and social media posts and ads.

Contact: David Berkowitz    bwlaw@sunflower.com

ADVOCACY GROUPS

We will form advocacy groups for issues that are important to our members. We seek to find DCD members who are also active in other organizations that can help to keep us informed of specific issues, events and/or legislation that we can help support, as well as members who are willing to work to support an issue. If you are involved with an issue or wish to become involved please let us know.

Contact: Norine Spears    dcdksit@gmail.com

SATURDAY SEMINAR COMMITTEE

This committee plans programs for the monthly Saturday Seminar held by the Douglas County Dems and is responsible for the promotion, set up and execution of each meeting.

Contact: Pat Willer    ppwiller@gmail.com

CANDIDATE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

This committee develops strategies and an action plan for recruiting and supporting candidates for elected office as well as party leadership roles and positions.

Contact: Pat Willer    ppwiller@gmail.com