Club booth now open every Tuesday
DEMOCRATIC CLUB
by Mary Larson
LW contributor
The Democratic Club will welcome Ada Briceño as the featured speaker at its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 19. Briceño, the chair of the Orange County Democratic Party, will report on the 2021 State Party Convention as well as bring updates relating to the upcoming recall election.
The first immigrant to lead the Orange County Democratic Party, Briceño came to the United States at the age of 6 when her family fled a brutal civil war in Nicaragua. She has dedicated her career to uplifting marginalized voices, becoming the first Latina president of Local 681 at the age of 26. In addition to her political and union work, Briceño has led many civil rights, immigrant’s rights, women’s rights and environmental efforts.
All Leisure World Democrats and supporters are welcome to attend the meeting on Wednesday, May 19, at noon via Zoom. Login information for the computer or telephone will be included in the club’s electronic newsletter. Those not already subscribed to the newsletter should call (562) 412-0898 with their contact information and party affiliation in order to receive the login information. ••• The club’s previous membership meeting on April 21 featured a presentation by Peter Hardin, who is a candidate for Orange County District Attorney in the June 2022 primary election. Hardin is a former judge advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps as well as a former Orange County deputy district attorney and special assistant United States Attorney. During the meeting, he outlined actions he feels are needed in addressing issues such as mental illness, sexual harassment, the practice of prosecuting children as adults, bail bonds, and the use of the death penalty. He was enthusiastically received and invited to return. ••• The Democratic Club booth located in the parking lot outside Clubhouse 6 will now be open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Voter registration material, yard and window signs, club brochures, membership forms, and information about upcoming elections will be available.
Club members and supporters interested in receiving in-depth information about issues of concern to Democrats should visit the resource section of the club’s website at sblwdems.wordpress.com.
To subscribe to the club’s electronic newsletter, email democraticclubsblw@ gmail.com or call (562) 296-8521; remember to include your full contact information. This newsletter is available only to club members and supporters, although back issues are published on the club’s website.
For Democratic Club membership information or to check your renewal status, call (562) 431-7275.
