NOTE → New Email Address

Effective immediately, please note and use our new email address: Info@NBWDC.org

Upcoming Club Meetings

NBWDC monthly meetings are now on the 3rd TUESDAY of every month.

Our Club Meetings are open to Members, Guests and Friends. Details on the current and next month meetings are always posted on our website below. Be sure to check frequently for updated information.

JULY CLUB MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, July 18, 2017
TIME: 5:30 P.M. Networking | 6:00 P.M. Speakers’ Program
LOCATION: Newport Beach Civic Center, Community Room (Free parking)
ADMISSION & LIGHT REFRESHMENTS: Members Free; Non-members $15
MEETING SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY: Contact NBWDC for details
MEETING TOPICS & SPEAKERS: TBD
PRELIMINARY AGENDA: Available here
RSVP REQUIRED: RSVP Form Here

If you wish, you may prepay your Admission by Credit Card.

AUGUST FUNDRAISER EVENT
DATE: Tuesday, August 15, 2017
TIME: 5:30 P.M. Networking | 6:00 P.M. Speakers’ Program
LOCATION: Balboa Bay Club
ADMISSION: TBD
MEETING SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY: Contact NBWDC for details
MEETING TOPIC: Fundraiser Event with Keynote Speaker
AGENDA: Preliminary Agenda
RSVP REQUESTED: RSVP Form Here

NBWDC’s Indivisible Task Force

NBWDC’s Indivisible Task Force on Activism is hard at work identifying activism opportunities and training. Be sure to follow the Task Force on social media for timely information and updates. A copy of the Indivisible Guide is available here.

Call to Action – Week of June 19, 2017

[Note: A printout of this week’s Call to Action is available here]

CALL TO ACTION #1: Advocate for Democrats using specific legislative actions to stop AHCA.
Call: Senators Harris and Kamala
Script: Hi. I’m from ZIP and calling about the Senate healthcare bill. I know my senator will vote to oppose it, but I want actual hearings on the bill. I would like her to withhold consent on all Senate business and to filibuster by adding amendments. I know these seem extreme, but tens of thousands of lives are at stake if the AHCA passes. Is Sen. NAME willing to take these measures?

CALL TO ACTION #2: Tweet the President.
Script: Thanks, @realDonaldTrump. I agree that the #AHCA healthcare bill is mean. #MAGA @SenateGOP

CALL TO ACTION #3: Advocate for open debate instead of McConnell’s secret healthcare deals.
Email (click here) | Call: 202-224-2541 | Fax: 202-224-2499
Script: Senator McConnell, your secret healthcare dealings have bad optics and are hurting your party. Show us you value transparency and democratic debate. Give the AHCA an open hearing. Name, state, party.

ADDITIONAL CALL TO ACTION – Dana Rohrabacher’s Position on Planned Parenthood Funding
Take a look at Dana’s letter responding to a constituent’s concern about his position on Planned Parenthood Funding. Join us in calling and writing him to share your concerns about his position on this important topic.

NBWDC members around the country and around the world participating in the 2017 Women’s March

2017 Photo Albums – Enjoy!

Club Meetings & Events

2018 Elections

It’s not too early to start planning for 2018 Elections. The list of Democratic candidates for state and local races is growing. Candidate information will be available on our website by end of April 2017. Check frequently for updates.

Candidates: Any Democratic candidate who wishes to speak at an NBWDC Event or seek an NBWDC Endorsement is required to fill out our Candidate Questionnaire which will then be reviewed for approval by our Program Committee. NBWDC’s Candidate Questionnaire is available for downloading here.

Voters: Since the 2016 elections, have you:

Turned 18 and plan to vote in the upcoming elections
Had any change of address
Decided to change your party affiliation

If you answer yes to any of these questions, don’t forget to register or update your voter registration. There are several helpful online tools and forms which can be found here at OCVote.com.

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Join or Renew – Don’t Miss Out

We invite you to join as a Member or Associate Member. Membership is valid for the current calendar year (January through December).

If you are already a Member and have not yet renewed your membership for this calendar year, please do so without delay to receive full membership benefits.

You may pay your Annual Membership either by credit card or by check.

Membership by Check
If you wish to pay by check, please print our Application/Renewal Form, fill it out, attach your check and mail it to the address on the form or bring it to our next event. We look forward to hearing from you.

2017 Club Officers & Committees

Officers:
President: Rima Nashashibi
Vice President: Karen Hinks
Corresponding Secretary: Deborrah Lugo
Recording Secretary/Membership: Karen Tringali
Assistant Recording Secretary: Patty Gwin
Treasurer: Mikelle Fish
Assistant Treasurer: Open

Committees:
View our 2017 Committee Roster here.

By-Laws
View our By-Laws here (as amended April 2016)

Past President Roster:
Immediate Past President: Mridula Udayagiri
Past President: Jean Hastings Ardell
Founding President: Dr. Suzanne Savary

Questions or Comments?

Please fill out the form below to contact us by email.

Mailing Address & Phone

If you prefer to contact us by mail, please do so at the following address:

Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club
P.O. Box 11761
Newport Beach CA 92658

You may also leave a voicemail message at 949.423.6468. We will return your call within two business days.

Volunteer Opportunity

For NBWDC: Our club’s mission is to provide a forum for civil political discussions and promote and participate in activities that help educate members about local, regional, and national issues. And it is so important in this election year that we are successful in accomplishing our mission. Won’t you help us? We have a number of committee chairs who have specific roles and responsibilities and are always looking for a helping hand. For example:

Communications & Social Media
Endorsements
Membership
Events Planning
Membership
Voter Outreach . . . and more

If you have an interest in any of these areas, please let us know. Send us an email or leave us a phone message (949.423.6468) and we’ll get right back to you.

Membership Has Its Benefits

Renew your membership or join now to receive full Club Benefits, such as voting rights, members-only news and invitations to special events. NBWDC’s Application form is available here. Simply fill out the form, attach your check, and mail it or bring it to our next event. We look forward to hearing from you.

Speak Up

Letters and calls to our legislators, letters to editors, Social Media postings, conversations with friends. These are all important tools to help get the word out and building support for issues that are important to women and Democrats. Find an issue you are passionate about and do your part to join in the conversation.

US Senators and Representatives

Printable list of phone numbers and addresses available here

Local Press Editors

Newport Beach Government Email Addresses

#StandwithPP Campaign (Planned Parenthood)

Here are all the ways you can help

Press & Commentary

OC Sheriff Hutchens Clarifies OCSD’s Role in Immigration Enforcement
February 23, 2017 Statement here

News Briefs – June 2017

News, Legislative & Administrative Updates

California Women Lead Newsletter

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a forum for civil political discussions and promote and participate in activities that help educate members about local, regional, and national issues.

Our Club

The Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club was formed by a small group of like-minded Democratic women who were brought together by their desire for civil discussion around political issues. Within a short time, our club grew and became a notable presence in the Orange County Democratic community.

We promote democratic values through activism. Our work includes get-out-the-vote efforts, presence at community events, and sponsoring forums for Democratic candidates as well as candidates for non-partisan offices. We also speak publicly and take part in demonstrations.

Club membership is open to women who are registered Democrats. We also welcome registered Democratic men as non-voting associates. While most members live in Newport Beach, we also value those from surrounding Orange County communities.

At our meetings and events, we welcome those who wish to be benefactors of our Club regardless of party affiliation.

For more information about our Club and Membership, please fill out the Contact Us Form above.

Our Accomplishments

The Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club was chartered by the Democratic Party of Orange County in February 2008. Since then, we have accomplished much. Here are a few of the highlights:

Hosted 2016 Candidate Forums for Federal, State, Local and City elections
Worked directly with local elected officials to help support important legislation
Worked as a founding member to create the California Alliance of Democratic Women’s Clubs
Supported our founding president’s campaign for 48th Congressional District in 2016 and 2014
Staffed the Democratic Party of Orange County’s voter registration booth at the Orange County Fair each year
Recognized by Planned Parenthood in 2015 as part of the OC Women’s Coalition for work against abortion bans
Participated as a partner in the OC Women’s Coalition against abortion bans at Hoag Hospital after its affiliation with St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital
Joined women’s groups from around the county in 2014 to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision
Honored as Coalition Partner of the Year in 2011 by Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties for our support of their organization.

September 15 2016 – Candidate Forum: Newport Beach City Council and Newport-Mesa Unified School District

August 8 2016 – Steyer Luncheon (CEO NexGen) Topic: Climate Change & Social Justice
L to R: Ardell, Savary, Steyer, Humphreys | Templeton, Hailey, Geerling | Ardell, Savary | Savary, Steyer, Humphreys, Stephens