Democratic Club

By Mary Larson

LW contributor

Former Congressman Harley Rouda, who represented Orange County’s 48th District in the House of Representatives from 2019–2021, is already actively working on being re-elected in 2022. His campaign manager, Alyssa Napuri, will be the featured speaker for the Democratic Club Zoom membership meeting on Wednesday, March 17, starting at noon. Napuri will bring members up to date on Rouda’s plans for the rest of the year, plus report on Michelle Steel’s first month as a member of Congress.

The presentation by Napuri will be first on the meeting’s agenda. Members and supporters will be sent login information before the meeting. Those who do not have access to the Internet are invited to call (562) 412-0898 or (562) 296-8521 for information on how to join the meeting by phone.

Approval of updated club bylaws, as required by the Democratic Party of Orange County for the club’s re-chartering in April, will also be on the meeting agenda. These bylaws are posted on the club’s website at https://sblwdems.wordpress.com

for members to review before the meeting. Clickonthe“aboutus” section, then on “bylaws.” Those who do not have access to the Internet can receive a hard copy of the bylaws in advance by calling (562) 296-8521.

••• The Democratic Club Board of Directors began developing plans for the reopening of the club’s voter registration booth outside Clubhouse 6 as soon as it is safe to do so. In addition to registration material, Democrats and supporters will have access to yard and window signs, information about upcoming elections, club brochures, membership forms and more. Members can refer to the club’s March 15 electronic newsletter for ways they can be involved in this effort.

The Democratic Club’s Voter Outreach committee members have reported that emails supporting the election of Katrina Foley to the Orange County Board of Supervisors were sent to every Democrat in Leisure World whose address was available. In addition, letters in support of Foley’s election were sent to all Leisure World residents who are registered as having no preferred party. Katrina Foley yard signs were also made available to her supporters.

The club’s Membership Committee Chair reports that the club has already received a substantial number of new or renewal memberships since the first of the year. The committee is currently in the process of sending reminder notices to the remaining members who may not be aware that memberships are now calculated on a calendar year basis.

New members and supporters are always welcome. Membership forms are available by calling (562) 431-7275 or by going to https://sblwdems.wordpress.com/ democratic-club-membership-2/.

Leisure World Democrats and supporters are also invited to subscribe to the club’s free electronic newsletter by calling editor Mary Larson at (562) 296-8521 or by emailing democraticclubsblw@gmail.com. Remember to include your full contact information.