The Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club in Northern California has produced a video about the benefits of running for the Democratic Central Committee. Take a look at it after the fold.
So, you’re signed petitions, you’ve made phone calls to your Senators and CongressCritters and you subscribe to numerous blogs and activist sites. Good for you! But what if you want to do more? How do you get involved in a way that can make a difference and give you the ability to interact, influence and have an impact on your fellow Democrats and Progressives?
One very effective way is to run for the Democratic County Central Committee. The WDRC has produced a video that will give you what you need to get involved in a very influential way.
Video: Run for Democratic County Central Committee
Long story short, Democratic County Central Committees are the local organizing arms of the Democratic Party. From the FAQ:
What is a Democratic County Central Committee?
The County Central Committees encourage the growth and success of the Democratic Party within their county by coordinating and promoting Party activities. Additionally, they also recruit and work for the election of Democratic Party candidates throughout their county. Many County Central Committees open campaign headquarters; in fact, several County Central Committees establish permanent offices and hire staff.
What do County Central Committee members do?
During their term, County Central Committee members organize activities throughout their county. They hold informational meetings; they raise funds for their projects; they plan and implement voter registration drives; and they facilitate the different Democratic campaign operations within their county. County Central Committee members are elected every two years.
For more, go to:
FAQ on definition and how to run
If you can use this in your clubs or group, feel free.
The deadline for filing is coming up (March 7) so there's no time to waste.
Become a part of the solution.
UPDATE: To determine where to pick up your information, follow this link:
Link to Elections and Voter Information