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Renew your membership or join now to receive full Club Benefits. 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.

Recent News & Events

September 15, 2016: Newport Beach School Board & City Council Candidate Forum: The OASIS Senior Center in Corona del Mar provided the backdrop for the NBWDC’s biannual candidates’ forum for Newport Beach City Council and Newport Mesa Unified School District Board of Trustees on September 15, 2016. The hall was full (estimated attendees about 60) and most of the candidates and challengers were present.

The City Council candidates shared much laughter and good humored bantering as each vied with each while keeping the tone cordial. The group present included, Brad Avery for District 2, Jeff Herdman and Mike Glenn for District 5 and Phil Greer and Fred Ameri for District 7.

The incumbents and candidates for NMUSD School Board included Area 3 trustee Martha Fluor, who is being challenged by Amy Peters; Dana Black Area 6 Trustee faces challenger Leslie Bubb and Vickie Snell of Area 1 is opposed by Michael Schwartzmann.

Newport Beach Candidate Forum Panel LR: Dana Black NMUSD #6, Phil Greer NBCC #7, Fred Ameri NBCC #7, Jeff Herdman NBCC #5, Mike Glenn NBCC #5, Brad Avery NBCC #2, Peters/Fluor NMUSD #3, Schwartzmann/Snell NMUSD #1, Moderator NBWDC President Rima Nashashibi

Event Photo Slideshow is available here.
A complete recap of the event, written by NBWDC Communications Committee Chair Saboohi Currim is available here.
Candidate Statements and Information is available at the following links:
Newport Beach City Council Candidates
Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board Candidates

Press & Commentary

Dr. Sue Savary Challenges Edison on Radioactive waste Dump

Watch this important one-minute YouTube video.

Irvine Governmental Affairs Newsletter

California Women Lead Newsletter

Speak Up

Letters to the 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.

Letters to Editors Email Addresses

Newport Beach Government Email Addresses

#StandwithPP Campaign (Planned Parenthood)

Here are all the ways you can help

Death Penalty Petition
The Democratic Club of West Orange County (DCWOC) is gathering signatures for a November Ballot Measure to repeal the California Death Penalty. If interested, sign up here.

Upcoming Events

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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.

Upcoming Club Meetings

Our Club Meetings are open to Members, Guests and Friends. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month, except for July when we are dark. The December Club Meeting is a social gathering to celebrate the Holiday Season.

Please check below for upcoming meeting details.

2016 Meeting & Speaker Schedule: Available here

OCTOBER CLUB MEETING
Electoral College Forum: Ray Cordova [South County Labor]
State Legislative Update: State Senator Connie Leyva
US Congressional District 48 Campaign: Candidate Suzanne Savary
DATE: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 [Note: Date change: October only]
TIME: 5:30 P.M. Networking | 6:00 P.M. Speakers’ Program & Club Meeting
LOCATION: Pending
ADMISSION: $20 (Light Refreshments & No-Host Beverages)
AGENDA: Available here
SPEAKER BIOS: Available here
RSVP APPRECIATED: RSVP Form Here

NOVEMBER CLUB MEETING
2016 Election Update
NBWDC: What’s in store for 2017: Opportunities & Challenges
DATE: Thursday, November 17, 2016
TIME: 5:30 P.M. Networking | 6:00 P.M. Speakers’ Program & Club Meeting
LOCATION: Pending
ADMISSION: $20 (Light Refreshments & No-Host Beverages)
AGENDA: Available here
RSVP APPRECIATED: RSVP Form Here

DECEMBER HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
DATE: Thursday, December 15, 2016
TIME: Doors Open at 5:00 P.M. Networking & Holiday Social
LOCATION: Pending
ADMISSION: $20 (Hosted Refreshments & Beverages)

JOIN OR RENEW – DON’T DELAY

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.

Our Application/Renewal 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.

2016 Club Officers

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

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.

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