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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.
Office Clean Up
CAN YOU HELP?
Many hands make light work. Can you spare an hour or so to help us get the Democratic Party of McHenry County office back into shape? If so, please join us as we sweep, scrub, dust, and polish the office to be ready for the election cycle!
We will have all the cleaning supplies you will need.
Thanks!
County Fair Setup and Teardown
Setup
Setup should only take an hour or two. We will meet at the Fairgrounds at Building D, right next to the fair office. You can park in the lot immediately in front of the building during setup.
Teardown
Check to see if the lot in front of Building D is open for vendors at 7:00 pm on Sunday. If it is you can park there instead of the remote visitor lot. Our pop-up booth can be disassembled quickly and loads into a wheeled bag for transport. We'll need to return that and the video display equipment to the Party office in Woodstock. Total time to tear down and transport is about two hours.
County Fair Booth Staffing
We need volunteers to staff our booth during the fair. It's easy work and lots of fun. We have one-day fair passes for for our volunteers who need them, or the Party can reimburse you. If the shifts we have listed don't fit your schedule, just let us know and we can work something out. Thanks!
The County Fair celebrates our local farmers and the foods they produce. Walk through the barns where you can learn about beef, dairy, swine and poultry. Visit the gardens where you can see, learn, and hear from Master Gardeners about growing your own vegetables. Meet some of the farmers who produce your food. Learn about the history of farming in McHenry County. And then, sample some local food. For more information visit the County Fair website.
Candidate Interest
INTERESTED?
Join other Democrats interested in running for local office.
Get information about what offices are up in 2022, how to get on the ballot, and what it takes to win.
Bunk's Ballot Blasters
Come for
Pizza on the Patio at Bunks!!
Following current events and news is tough these days with all of the ups and downs. Do something positive that will keep your hope for the future alive! Our discussion and camaraderie are an important part of how our Party comes together, wins elections, and helps the residents of McHenry County.
We'll provide the pizza. Let's relax on the patio and talk.
RSVP is required to join the meeting.
In-Person Sun City Happy Hour!!
Happy Hour with the Sun City Area Democrats at Pinecrest Golf Club
(Includes McHenry County District 5 & 6 and Rutland & Hampshire Townships in Kane County)
We have found a comfortable friendly location to share ideas while sipping and munching at Pinecrest Golf Club. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
District chairs will update us on issues, events, and plans as we head into the critical 2022 election. And as always there will be a time for individuals to share their ideas and have conversations. Come prepared with facts.
Please remember that Pinecrest is allowing us to use a room at no cost, so it is important that we show our appreciation.
Everyone must RSVP to be allowed into the Happy Hour.
Local Dem Meet Up - Districts 5 & 6
DISTRICT 5 & 6
Join us at a reserved room at Pinecrest Golf Club where District chairs will update us on issues, events, and plans as we head into the critical 2022 election season. Half of the meeting will be discussion with the remaining time reserved for conversation and getting to know each other.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Please remember that Pinecrest is allowing us to use a room at no cost, so it is important that we show our appreciation.
RSVP required to join the meeting.
Central Committee Meeting
The August Central Committee meeting is CANCELED
Several of our members, including our Party Chair, will be in Springfield attending the Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association brunch. Please join us in September for our regularly scheduled Central Committee meeting.
DPMC EBoard Retreat
Democratic Party of McHenry County Executive Board Retreat
Members of the DPMC Executive Board are invited to lunch and to spend some time planning for 2022 and beyond!
Please RSVP and bring your positive energy and ideas.
Labor Day Picnic 2021!
Save the Date!
Labor Day Labor Day Picnic and 2022 Election Cycle Kick-Off!
Join us at the kick-off for the campaign season. Meet candidates, have lunch and some fun with like-minded folks as we gear up for the 2022 campaign season. Try your luck in our split the pot raffle and play a game of bags or two.
There's much to do and we can't do it without you.