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Board Members
President Vibiana Saavedra First Vice President Laura Selken Second Vice President Agatha Shorter Lewis Recording Secretary Joann Marmolejo Corresponding Secretary Yolanda de la Cruz Treasurer Katherine Harris Standing Committee Chairs Candidates & Endorsements Roger Hart Community Outreach Joe Yates Community Events Jenny Rude Headquarters Kathleen Schartz Labor Liaison Joann Marmolejo Legislation Media Relations Laura Selken Membership Janet Freckleton Newsletter Tom McCullough Ilene Pickle Precinct Organization Ron Faas Program Agatha Shorter Lewis Tabling Outreach Linda and Will Washburn Telephone Joann Marmolejo Ways & Means Joann Marmolejo Website Administrator Ilene Pickle Young Democrats Samuel Marin
DCSMV Representative to the Santa Barbara County Democratic Central Committee Vibiana Saavedra | Welcome to the Democratic Club of Santa Maria Valley
The Democratic Club serves Democrats of the Santa Maria Valley including Santa Maria, Orcutt and surrounding areas. The Democratic Club of Santa Maria Valley (DCSMV) is chartered by the Santa Barbara County Democratic Central Committee (SBCDCC). The Democratic Club of Santa Maria Valley is an official association of local Democrats who discuss, debate and work to promote Democratic ideals, candidates, legislation and issues for the common good. Thursday 07 April 2011 2012: Year of Changes, Growth, Enlightenment, and Determination! Re-elect President Barack Obama! Re-elect Congresswoman Lois Capps! Elect Hannah Beth Jackson for State Senate District 19 Let us Continue our Commitment: Plan and Work for Peace! Call 349-2708 at Democratic Club Headquarters to volunteer for our Democratic candidates! Please view the Calendar of Events on the above blue menu bar by clicking the fifth tab. Thank you!!!  As we continue to add content and new features to our site, please check them out. To post comments on this site, log in at the Welcome block in the top right of this page or register by creating an account in the Welcome block.  Tuesday 15 May 2012 Representative for Gerry Manata, 35th State Assembly District Candidate, to Speak at May 17 Democratic Club Meeting. Take note: Candidates' Websites are listed Larry Lynch, campaign representative for Gerry Manata of Paso Robles, will be our featured speaker on Thursday, May 17 at the IHOP. Gerry Manata is a long-time environmental activist, campaign aide, and advocate for progressive causes. He seeks to represent residents of the new 35th California State Assembly District. He will be running against Katcho Achadjian. Manata was born in Chicago in 1946 to a working class family and earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Loyola University in 1970. As a student he was active in Students for a Democratic Society, an organization that promoted grassroots democracy. After graduation he worked as a writer and a part-time delivery driver. He became active in local politics in Chicago. In 1975 Manata moved to Santa Barbara to work as a paid staffer for the Tom Hayden for State Senate campaign and a congressional campaign that followed. He then took a job in the Department of Social Services in Santa Barbara County. He worked there until 2004 while volunteering for progressive causes, which included the Sierra Club where he joined the Santa Barbara County executive committee. A parent, he was active in PTA, volunteered in the classroom, and served as assistant baseball coach. He helped to successfully remove soft drinks from the high school campus. 1n 2004, Manata moved to Paso Robles with his wife, Susan, and son, Greg, to live in the Oak Creek Commons co-housing complex. He served as board president of that association for two years. He also appeared in a Classic American Theater production and conducted voter registration drives. Now semi-retired, he works as a part-time city bus driver for Paso Robles. He recently volunteered to serve in the campaign to label genetically modified food. Here are a couple of websites for Gerry: http://manataforassembly.org/2012/04/08/hello-world/ and
Agatha Shorter Lewis—Second Vice President/Programs We need your help now, more than ever. endorsed by the Democratic Party: Lois Capps for Congress http://www.cappsforcongress.com, Hannah-Beth Jackson for State Senate http://www.hannah-beth2012.com Joyce Howerton for 4th supervisorial district http://www.joycehowerton.org Doreen Farr for 3rd supervisorial district www.DoreenFarrForSupervisor.com Sunday 06 May 2012 The Play: The Battle of Shallowford on Saturday, May 12, Santa Maria Civic Theater, 2 p.m. Election Year Special Saturday, May 12, Santa Maria Civic Theater, 2 p.m. The Play: The Battle of Shallowford Ed Simpson's play is an endearing story about what happens when the residents of the small town of Shallowford (based in Lewisville, NC) believe Orson Welles' radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds" to be legitimate news. They fall hook, line and sinker, and grab their pitchforks and hunting rifles, and run out to do battle with the invading Martians and save the world. Tickets are $12.50 per person with a wine and cheese/coffee and dessert reception at intermission. Tickets will be available at headquarters, 349-2708. Tuesday 01 May 2012 Precinct Walkers and Callers Needed Precinct walkers and callers are needed. Please come at the Democratic Club Headquarters, 327 East Plaza Drive, Suite 2. Saturday, May 5, 9:45 a.m. Sunday, May 6, 12:45 p.m. The plan is walking Orcutt and the southern end of Santa Maria for endorsed Democratic candidates And again on Saturday, May 12, 9:45 a.m. Most voters are not aware of the new "open primary" this year. This is a great opportunity to inform and educate them. Please RSVP to jojomarm©verizon.net and/or Democratic Headquarters 349-2708 Thank you! 2007 News
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General Membership Meeting: third Thursday of month 7:00 p.m. at IHOP Restaurant, 202 S. Nicholson Ave. (east of U.S. 101 and East Main St.) Social time at 5:30 p.m. Dinner (optional) at 6 p.m. Reserve dinner at 349-2708 Headquarters Open 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Mondays thru Fridays 327 E. Plaza Drive, Suite 2 Directions: one block south of East Stowell Rd. and second building west of Miller St. -------------- Contact Info Democratic Club of Santa Maria Valley P.O. Box 5205 Santa Maria, CA 93456 (805)349-2708 dcsmv@dcsmv.net | ||||
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