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If you've never taken the plunge to get involved in political action, we encourage you to get to know us by attending a meeting. We are a growing local party, but we need more people like you to step up and share your perspective. We are building teams of people to tackle projects like data entry and analytics, voter registration, special events, social media and content management, and candidate support and canvassing.
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Data Management Team Meeting
Join us for data management and data syncing activities - new volunteers are welcome! We'll continue with data syncing activities and election-related data analysis.
RSVP if you are able to come so that we can get your logins to the two systems established in time for your arrival. Bring a laptop if you have one. The first session is usually slow going as we complete setup in both systems and get you acclimated to the tasks.
Note: For those of you willing to work on data entry remotely, we'll need to work together for a few sessions and then we can pursue remote assistance.
Central Committee Meeting — February
Meeting will be held in the Luecht Auditorium
- 7:00 p.m. — Doors open
- 7:15 p.m. — Topics of Discussion
- Chair's Message
- Candidates
- Cynthia Kanner
- Suzanne Hoban
- Upcoming Events
- 8:00 p.m. — Reports from Districts & Committees
- 8:30 p.m. — Adjourn
Please RSVP before the meeting
Please RSVP prior to the meeting, even if you are not sure you will be attending. If you are on the RSVP list, our check-in staff can get you checked in with a single mouse click. If you are bringing a guest, they must RSVP separately so that their name is on the list.
Due to heightened security concerns, we reserve the right to screen attendees and/or deny admission. Thank you for your understanding.
Bring a friend to the meeting!
Introduce a friend or neighbor to grassroots politics and help us grow the Party.
District 2 Meeting - February
District 2 P.C.s will meet to discuss the Party's agenda for the upcoming year. Invited guests are welcomed.
District 1 Dems
Come learn more about what your local Democratic Party is about & how you can make a difference!
On the first Wednesday of the month, Democrats from across McHenry County District 1 will gather for their regular monthly meeting.
Special guest: DPMC Fundraising Chair Lou Ness will speak on the importance of fundraising.
We will also go over the Consolidated Election.
Please RSVP to join us.
McHenry County District 1 covers all or a portion of Algonquin, Barrington Hills, Cary, Fox River Grove, Lake in the Hills, Trout Valley.
Volunteer Days at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry
As part of the Democratic Party's continuing commitment to community service, we are establishing Democratic Party Volunteer Days at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Volunteer opportunities include: client greeter, food sorter/inspector, client exit door volunteer, general maintenance and cleaning. Please consider signing up for a 2 1/2 shift 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. on the second Saturday of the month. If your should decide to volunteer, first click on the RSVP button. Then go to www.clfoodpantry.org/, scroll down and click on Volunteers. There you will find the Volunteer Handbook which will familiarize you with the operation of the Pantry. Then click on SignUp.com to confirm your volunteer date. When you arrive at the Pantry, check in with the Team Leader. If you have any questions contract John Labaj at 815-356-8952. Remember, the needs are great, but the rewards are greater.
Central Committee Meeting — March
Meeting will be held in the Luecht Auditorium
- 7:00 p.m. — Doors open
- 7:15 p.m. — Topics of Discussion
- Chair's Message
- Upcoming Events
- 8:00 p.m. — Reports from Districts & Committees
- 8:30 p.m. — Adjourn
Please RSVP before the meeting
Please RSVP prior to the meeting, even if you are not sure you will be attending. If you are on the RSVP list, our check-in staff can get you checked in with a single mouse click. If you are bringing a guest, they must RSVP separately so that their name is on the list.
Due to heightened security concerns, we reserve the right to screen attendees and/or deny admission. Thank you for your understanding.
Bring a friend to the meeting!
Introduce a friend or neighbor to grassroots politics and help us grow the Party.
Volunteer Days at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry
As part of the Democratic Party's continuing commitment to community service, we are establishing Democratic Party Volunteer Days at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Volunteer opportunities include: client greeter, food sorter/inspector, client exit door volunteer, general maintenance and cleaning. Please consider signing up for a 2 1/2 shift 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. on the second Saturday of the month. If your should decide to volunteer, first click on the RSVP button. Then go to www.clfoodpantry.org/, scroll down and click on Volunteers. There you will find the Volunteer Handbook which will familiarize you with the operation of the Pantry. Then click on SignUp.com to confirm your volunteer date. When you arrive at the Pantry, check in with the Team Leader. If you have any questions contract John Labaj at 815-356-8952. Remember, the needs are great, but the rewards are greater.
Central Committee Meeting — April
Meeting will be held in the Bursted Lecture Hall - A240
- 7:00 p.m. — Doors open
- 7:15 p.m. — Topics of Discussion
- Chair's Message
- Upcoming Events
- 8:00 p.m. — Reports from Districts & Committees
- 8:30 p.m. — Adjourn
Please RSVP before the meeting
Please RSVP prior to the meeting, even if you are not sure you will be attending. If you are on the RSVP list, our check-in staff can get you checked in with a single mouse click. If you are bringing a guest, they must RSVP separately so that their name is on the list.
Due to heightened security concerns, we reserve the right to screen attendees and/or deny admission. Thank you for your understanding.
Bring a friend to the meeting!
Introduce a friend or neighbor to grassroots politics and help us grow the Party.
Thomas Jefferson Dinner 2019
We invite you to our annual Thomas Jefferson Dinner to celebrate all we have accomplished in 2018, and to join us in the work we have ahead. The Blue Wave hit, change happened, and we are incited to action. Let's take that momentum forward in 2019 - inciting our fight for the Democratic values of social, economic, and environmental justice for all. We are at the half-way point to the change our nation needs for 2020!
Evening program
- 6:00 p.m. — Registration and cocktails
- 6:45 p.m. — Seating for Dinner
- 7:00 p.m. — Speakers and presentations
- 9:00 p.m. — Adjourn
Speakers
To be announced
Dinner Menu
Soup and salad, medallions of beef filet with bordelaise sauce, baked potato, dessert and coffee (Vegetarian and special diet options available on request)
Volunteer Days at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry
As part of the Democratic Party's continuing commitment to community service, we are establishing Democratic Party Volunteer Days at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Volunteer opportunities include: client greeter, food sorter/inspector, client exit door volunteer, general maintenance and cleaning. Please consider signing up for a 2 1/2 shift 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. on the second Saturday of the month. If your should decide to volunteer, first click on the RSVP button. Then go to www.clfoodpantry.org/, scroll down and click on Volunteers. There you will find the Volunteer Handbook which will familiarize you with the operation of the Pantry. Then click on SignUp.com to confirm your volunteer date. When you arrive at the Pantry, check in with the Team Leader. If you have any questions contract John Labaj at 815-356-8952. Remember, the needs are great, but the rewards are greater.