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The Democratic Club of the Santa Clarita Valley
Come Hear a Discussion on
Peace in Israel
We will be hosting a Dinner and Dialogue discussing the quest for Peace in Israel held in the El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant,
located at
19132 Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country. We will offer stellar guests who work towards the hope for Peace
in Israel. Hear a Zionist, an advocate for Jewish peace, and a Muslim for peace. This will be hosted by a neutral facilitator
on what can be done to bring about peace in Israel and how the peace effort effects us here in the United States and
the 2012 elections? Hamoud Salhi will be emceeing, Gary Ratner will present the Zionist position and Estee Chandler will be
presenting the Jewish Voice for Peace and a representative from Muslim for Peace, Harvey Youngman will also present.
 2011 Truman Awards Pictures
In Album: California State Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones, Todd Hoover, Minerva Williams, Agi Kessler,
Richard Carter, Jodel Hawes, Roz Teller, Eric Bauman, Barbara Wilson, Mary Jane Wagner, Edward Villapando,
Laura Molina, Joseph Martin, Allan Cameron, Thom O'Shaughnessy, Chad Jones, Tauby Ross, Sheldon Kadish
Carole Lutness, Rosemarie Fraser, Edward Headington, Michael Kulka, Bob Levine
Letter to Barbara Boxer regarding Cemex
DAA Letter supporting Kamala Harris stance on county OVOV
TO THE WINNER OF THE 2009 TRUMAN AWARD:
CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE
WINNER FOR THE 2008 TRUMAN AWARD
Mission Statement:
To stimulate an active interest in governmental affairs, to increase
the efficiency of popular government, and to foster and perpetuate the
ideals and principles of the Democratic Party.
Regular Club Meetings:
The Club holds regular open meetings on the
3rd Thursday of every month starting at 7:00 pm. The location will vary from
month to month and will always be posted in advance.
The purpose of this Club includes:
- To support and elect candidates at the local, state, and federal levels
of government who will advocate the values of the Democratic Party.
- To contribute to the growth and influence of the Democratic Party
by educating and registering voters, developing leadership, contributing
to the development of the Party Platform and in other ways as supported
by the Club membership.
- To enhance the visibility and promote a positive image of Democrats
in the Santa Clarita Valley through community involvement and sponsorship
of events.
- To fundraise for organizational activities and for support of candidates
and issues as approved by the Club membership.
- To create opportunities for discussion and advocacy on issues of importance,
including, but not limited to: business, civil liberties, economy, education,
environment, foreign policy, health care, the justice system, and social
security.
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In addition to participating in State and National campaigns, our Club
President has set forth three primary goals upon which to focus:
- Identifying, supporting, and helping elect qualified local candidates
for positions to include:
- Local School Boards
- Local Water Boards
- Santa Clarita City Council
- State Assembly, State District 38
- State Senate, District 17
- Drafting, proposing, and organizing support for the passage of State
and Local legislation and measures that benefits and improves our quality
of life, personal safety, and promotes equality to include:
- Appropriate Santa Clarita Open Space and environmental initiatives
Appropriate development and annexation of lands into the City of Santa
Clarita
- Transparency in government expenditures and land transfers
- Promotion of racial, religious, and ethnic tolerance and understanding
- Adaptation of sentencing and treatment policies pertaining to habitual
criminals
- Adaptation of sentencing and treatment policies pertaining to sexual predators
- Encouraging and promoting expanded and open dialogue among members
of the community, with local government, sister Democratic Clubs and organizations,
and persons and groups representing various viewpoints.
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Membership and Dues:
Membership shall be open to any person regardless of race, color, creed,
national origin, sex, age, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation
or economic station, provided they are at least fourteen years of age,
meet dues requirements and are:
• Registered as a Democrat in Los Angeles County; or,
• A person devoted to the principles of the Democratic Party
• A person ineligible to register as a voter because of inability to
meet registration requirements whereas the person certifies his or her
intention to register as a Democrat upon becoming eligible.
• Only registered Democrats may hold elective office in the Club.
Elected Officers for the 2011-2012 Term
President
Allan Cameron
Realtor
Vice President
Minerva L. Williams
Marketing Consultant
Treasurer
Rick Drew
Income Tax Accountant
Corresponding Secretary
Todd Hoover
Network Administrator
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