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WHCDC Holds Organizational Meeting

Following a year of meeting informally under the leadership of organizers Clyde Robinette and Romayne Smith, and Marty and Barbara Wasserman, the Western Howard County Democratic Club adopted a set of bylaws (see our website) at the April meeting and elected offers and established membership fees at its May 15 meeting.

Inaugural officers include: Clyde Robinette. President; Bill Hudock, Vice President; Jim Mellicant, Treasurer, and Mearl Grabill, Secretary. Their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses are listed elsewhere.

These four officers plus the chairs of the five Standing Committees will serve as the Executive Committee. The Standing Committees include: Ways and Means, Issues/Platform, Voter Services, Membership, and Communications. Club officers will serve as a primary contact in each Standing Committee and will have a lead roll in identifying leadership and shaping initial goals and objectives.

In addition, ad hoc committees may be established to respond to special issues or interests. Club members are encouraged to volunteer in one or more standing committees and indicate interest in leadership positions. (See the membership application form.)

Any individual who shares interest in Democratic values and issues (a special invitation to unaffiliated voters and dissatisfied Republicans) are invited to attend club meetings. To qualify for membership, you must be a registered Democrat in Howard County. Club dues are $25 per year per individual ($10 for each adult in families) per year. Annual membership fees for Seniors (65 or more) are $20 and igh school or college students are $10 annually.

A copy of the Club by-laws may be found elsewhere on the WHCDC Web Page. (Coming soon, ed.)