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You are (always) invited to attend our monthly BCDP Executive Committee Meeting! Each month features a half hour program about a timely issue or topic. After this, we convene our regular business meeting. Anyone is welcome to attend & participate, but only BCDP Executive Committee members may vote on procedural matters. Join us the second Wednesday of every month, 6:30PM at BCDP HQ, 1750B Walnut St. Boulder (map). For details on upcoming program topics and any other meeting updates, please check the meeting notice on our Events page.
Boulder County Dems has several working groups and committees who are responsible for making all aspects of our organization run. Please contact the group leader below and get involved!
Group Name:
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| Candidate Resources Team |
Promote, aid, train and recruit Democratic candidates for office.
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Annmarie Jensen
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| Century Club |
Donor group that meets regularly for informational and social gatherings. (join here) |
Susan Boucher |
Development Committee
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Formulate and execute fundraising ideas to keep Boulder County Dems financially sound.
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(email us) |
| Field Team |
Increase voter turnout for Democratic candidates and progressive ballot measures (precinct leaders, trainers, orphan team, etc.).
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Candace Bowie
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Grassroots Action Team (GAT)
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Work to increase the grassroots' involvement in the activities, leadership and direction of the party and consequently to improve BCDP’s accountability to its constituents. |
Judy, John, Harry
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| Inclusion and Outreach Team |
Works to promote diversity within BCDP and coordinates BCDP outreach to underrepresented groups in the community. |
(email us) |
Internet Technology Team
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Provide support for all aspects of BCDP function (database administration, web development, data analysis, etc.) |
Bill Hyde
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| Legal Team |
Advises BCDP on legal matters and helps monitor elections to prevent disenfranchisement. |
Carolyn Powell |
| Office Team |
Staff the Boulder Dems headquarters and help with projects.
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Megan and Nancy
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Platform Committee
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Work to determine the will of Democratic voters and improve communication between voters, candidates and elected officials.
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Rebecca Browning
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Public Relations Team
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Promotes the Boulder County Dems activities and mission by writing press releases, FB posts, Tweets, and helps devise advertising and BCDP messaging.
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Linda Cornett
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| Special Events Team |
Improves BCDP’s visibility and impact in the community by planning and recruit for parades, festival booths, and fairs. |
Dorrel Edstrand |
| Volunteer Coordinator Team |
Recruits and coordinates the efforts of BCDP volunteers. (general info about volunteering here) |
(email us) |
Creating Laws: Boulder County Dems have had many legislative successes in 2011! We
helped get Education Proposition 103 on the ballot by turning out
big numbers of Boulder County voter signatures in support Vote Yes on Prop. 103.
What's really spectacular, is that with strong BCDP efforts, we made history by being the 2nd
city in the America (behind Madison, WI) to place a measure on the
ballot opposing corporate personhood and against equating of money as
speech. Boulder residents will
have the opportunity to speak out against big money in politics and the
domination of big business in government through their vote
in the November 2011 election.
Influencing the Colorado Legislature: The BCDP receives regular Legislative Updates from our elected officials during our Executive Committee Meetings (find upcoming meeting dates here). The public is welcome to listen, ask questions and offer suggestions about what our legislators will be doing next session. They want our input, and they’re here to represent us. This is our opportunity to shape Colorado legislative agendas!
Influencing our Lawmakers: Influencing our elected officials is also accomplished by putting a solid voice behind our platform planks. As
issues arise, like labor union rights, use of open space, deciding our energy future, raising the debt ceiling, and the future of education,
Medicare and social security - we can broadcast our position through
Democratic Party Resolutions. We vet the
issue as a group at monthly, public Executive Committee meetings, declare
our position as a Resolution and send it to our representatives. They get to hear from us what we think and what we want. This year, we have passed 6 important Resolutions on many of the issues listed above, and our elected officials are listening! Join us at Executive Committee meetings, bring your ideas, and participate in the process.
Get
Out The Vote means helping people get registered to vote, informed about the issues and candidates, and to the polls on election day. This year-round effort by the Boulder County Dems makes a significant difference in the outcomes of local and statewide elections. The GOTV Field team is composed of Precinct
Leaders and their neighborhood volunteers, Area Coordinators, House District
Team Leaders, Field Team Leader and support staff. We improve the accuracy of voter lists, invite elected
officials and candidates into our backyards and living rooms, distribute the
BCDP Voter Guide, inform our supporters about methods of voting and election
deadline details, and work to get winning votes for Democratic candidates and
progressives issues. We are always
looking for new members of the Field Team.
Join Us Today!
Boulder County Dems organizes events year-round, whether it is "campaign season" or not! Check out our Events page for details on upcoming events. Here are some examples:
| Movie Nights at HQ
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Speaking at City Council Hearings
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| Teas & Coffees with VIPs |
Staffing BCDP Booths at Festivals
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Social Events (Parties, picnics, dinners)
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Organizational Meetings
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| Walking in Parades |
Rallies & Counter Rallies |
| Fundraisers with VIPs
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Town Halls with Elected Officials
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Candidate Debates
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Ballot Issue Forums |
Boulder County Dems offers several different ways for you to stay informed about our work and learn how to help. Please click the links below to sign up:
- General BCDP Newsletter: monthly listing of legislative happenings and upcoming events (rallies, hearings, parties, fundraisers, parades etc.). Published at the first of the month. Sign up here. Past General newsletters are posted here.
- Volunteer Newsletter: monthly listing of our latest volunteer project needs and open positions. Published mid-month during campaign season only. Sign up here. Past Volunteer newsletters are posted here.
- Action Alerts: notification of time sensitive items that need your participation right away. Published on an as-needed basis. Sign up here. Past Action Alerts are posted here.
The Boulder County Democratic Party strives to be an open institution that is beneficial to the local community. Some examples of our efforts to date include:
- Increasing voter participation and education by distributing the BCDP Voter Guide to 180,000 voters/year
- Implementing a "Register Renters Program" to encourage voter registration in high turnover areas here
- Boothing at latino and LGBT festivals to promote voter registration and progressive values here
- Developing the BCDP Issues Platform with input from the community and ensuring that elected officials buy in
- Making speakers and facilitators from BCDP available to visit groups in the community who wish to learn more about ballot issues, candidates or other topics. Email here for info
- Providing the opportunity for school groups and individual students to volunteer at BCDP here
If you have suggestions about how Boulder County Dems can increase its reach and better serve the community, please let us know here.
Democratic Women of Boulder County: group of women (and men) who gather for monthly informational programs over lunch. Their motto is: "Promoting informed participation in Democratic politics."
Longmont Area Democrats: progressives living in Eastern Boulder County who organize events and get out the vote efforts- providing education and opportunities for citizen participation in our representative democracy.
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Want to Help?
Please visit our Get Involved page for volunteer opportunities.
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Join BCDP's Leadership:
There are many committees who need helpers and leaders. Email us here. |
Stay Informed:
To subscribe to our General Newsletter, Volunteer Newsletter or Action Alerts, fill out this form |
Check Out Our Photos:
See pictures of our events for yourself, visit our Photos & Videos page.
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Have a Suggestion?
Let us know how we can improve. Email us here!
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