About Our Committees
Our committees provide a foundation for the programs and activities that we support. If you are interested in engaging with the Democrats of Rossmoor, please consider joining one of our committees. Check in with the committee contact if you want to attend a meeting or are interested in getting involved.
Book Group
Hosts engaging and lively discussions on books of special interest to Democrats and others. Check the calendar for the book title.
Contact: Katha Hartley
Email: [email protected]
Campaigns Committee
Identifies and follows Democratic candidates for important local, state, and federal offices, tracks their progress and recommends activities to help them win. Organizes post-carding, phone-banking, canvassing and out-of-area voter registration activities.
Contact: Emily Blanck
Email: [email protected]
Communications Committee
Informs members about club activities and vital political information though our email Weekly Update, and our Democrats of Rossmoor website. Also writes press releases for the Rossmoor News.
Contact: Linda Walonen (Weekly Update; Publicity)
Email: [email protected]
Film Series
Presents a monthly film focusing on issues of interest to Democrats, including environmental issues, healthcare reform, energy policy, taxation, education policies, and more.
Contact: Lynne Thorner
Email: [email protected]
Hospitality Committee
Organizes hospitality for general membership meetings, monthly social meetings, and other events.
Contact: Rose Jackson
Email: [email protected]
Issues Committee
Researches and recommends Board and/or club endorsement of legislation, regulations, and initiatives locally, state-wide, and nationally, according to club priorities.
Contact: Pam Giarrizzo
Email: [email protected]
When: Third Friday at 11 a.m.
Where: Via Zoom
Membership Committee
Recruits and welcomes new members. Maintains member contact information and online membership system. Members attend regular meetings to facilitate membership registration and questions.
Contact: Don Hoyt
Email: [email protected]
Progressive View
The Progressive View was formerly a column published regularly in the Rossmoor News. Articles written by progressives who wish to express their opinions on issues of local, national and international concerns are now posted on the Democrats of Rossmoor website. We are always seeking writers who are interested in submitting articles.
Contact: Katha Hartley
Email: [email protected]
Speakers Committee
Schedules speakers, subject matter experts, candidates, and public officials for programs for General Meetings and TGWDs.
Contact: Katha Hartley
Email: [email protected]
When: Third Thursday at 2 p.m.
Where: Committee members are notified of location
Trinity Center Committee
Works to inform and raise funds for Trinity Center, which serves our homeless neighbors.
Contact: Jane Emanuel
Email: [email protected]
When: First Thursday at 4 p.m.
Where: Multi-Purpose Room 1 at Gateway Plaza
Voter Outreach Team
Provides training and supplies and matches pairs of volunteers to register voters. May provide information about our endorsed candidates and issues. Choose dates that work for you.
Contact: Carol Weed
Email: [email protected]
When: Throughout the year, especially in months prior to elections
Where: Farmers markets, retirement homes, rallies, marches and public events in Contra Costa County.