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This newsletter contains a lot of information about upcoming opportunities and events – please read all the way through so you don’t miss a thing!
Let’s Get Democrats Elected!
Volunteer Opportunities
There are several ongoing volunteer opportunities to help get Democrats elected in Massachusetts and across the nation. Following are some local initiatives. Your help is critical to success in 2024!
“TAKE BACK THE HOUSE!” in 2024 as a DCCC Dialer!
Taking back the House in 2024 is going to be an “all hands on deck” effort that takes each and every one of us. Join the DCCC Dialers as we aim to persuade, engage, and mobilize voters from every corner of the US to ensure they have the most accurate information to make the most informed decision possible when it comes time to cast our ballots in 2024.
This volunteer opportunity was shared by Ward 2 member Jesse Weinstein at our 4/6 meeting.
Dates: Multiple on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9:30PM
Register Here
Massachusetts Democrats Organizing Hub Phone Banking
This spring, the Mass Dems Organizing Hub will be partnering with the Arizona Democratic Party to call Arizona Democrats and let them know how to sign up for the state’s Active Early Voter List. Voters on this list are automatically sent an early ballot for each election in which they are eligible to vote. By increasing awareness of this option, we hope to help remove barriers to voting and contribute to strong Democratic turnout in this critical state.New volunteers are welcome and training is provided! Zoom link emailed after RSVP.Hosted by the Campaign Services Committee of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, and open to people anywhere who want to volunteer with us!
Dates: Multiple on Sundays from 4-6PM
Register Here
If you are working on a volunteer opportunity and want other Woburn Dems to join you, let us know! Send an email so we can include information in an upcoming newsletter.
New WDCC Scholarship Accepting Applications
Application Deadline is April 30, 2024
The inaugural 2024 Woburn Democratic City Committee (WDCC) Racial and Social Justice Scholarship of $1,500.00 will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who has demonstrated sustained and dedicated commitment to social and racial justice by community activism, programs, organization, or study. Applicants must be residents of Woburn who will graduate from any public or private secondary school, including out of district schools in the Class of 2024. Members of the WDCC and their immediate family members are not eligible for this scholarship, but we welcome you to share the opportunity within your networks. Thank you to all who contributed to make this effort possible! For questions, please reach out to Scholarship Committee Chair Chris DiMeo. The application deadline is April 30, 2024.
Click on image for link to application:
Congressional District 5 Caucus to Elect Delegates to Democratic National Convention
Saturday, April 27 at Winchester HS Auditorium
Doors open at noon; registration closes at 1:15PM
Congresswoman Katherine Clark has called for a caucus to be held on Saturday, April 27 at 1PM for the election of Delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August. The caucus will be conducted at Winchester HS Auditorium. All those wishing to participate in voting at the caucus must be registered Democrats as of February 24, 2024 and must register at the caucus by 1:15PM on 4/27. 4 Male and 4 Female delegates will be elected. 1 Male alternate will be elected. Information about the process can be found on the MassDems website.
Woburn DCC to co-host Governor’s Councillor Candidate Forum
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 7:00 PM LIVE on WPMC YouTube Channel
In a cooperative effort to educate the voters in our communities about the role of the Governor’s Council and about the candidates running in the District 3 race, the Bedford DTC, Billerica DTC, Burlington DTC and Woburn DCC will host a forum for the Democratic candidates for the Governor’s Council District 3 race on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7PM. The forum will take place at the studios of Woburn Public Media Center and will be moderated by Reading, MA Town Moderator Alan Foulds. Candidates are incumbent Marilyn Petitto Devaney and challenger Mara Dolan. The forum will air live and be recorded (no live studio audience). In Woburn, the live broadcast will be available on Woburn Public Media’s YouTube channel.
We urge you to submit a question. The forum committee will review submissions to make sure questions pertain to both candidates and that all questions are fair and balanced. Due to time constraints, we cannot promise that we will have time for all questions. Questions should be submitted by April 20, 2024 to be considered. Please use this link to submit your question.
Re-Cap WDCC Organization Meeting
| On Saturday, April 6, 2024 the Woburn Democratic City Committee and each Ward Committee met to elect officers. We also welcomed 25 new members to our committee following the March 5th election and our entire committee is now 83 members strong! Now onto a busy year supporting Democratic candidates!!! |
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- New WDCC members attending the 4/6 meeting welcomed by Jennifer Baker Jones, Chair and Charles Viola, newly elected Vice Chair.
- Meeting attendees at 4/6 Organization Meeting.
- Jennifer Baker Jones with outgoing Ward 1 Chair Andrew Lipsett and incoming Ward 1 Chair Erik Mayberg.
April is Dues Month!
Annually, we ask the membership to consider a contribution to our WDCC treasury so we can keep the committee active! A suggested contribution is $10-$20.
Over the last year, treasury contributions have paid for our meetings at the American Legion, meeting expenses like printing and refreshments, hosting our website, and community outreach activities like sponsoring Juneteenth Woburn. When we meet, we’re able to invite candidates and our elected officials so we can learn how to support their campaigns and legislative priorities; we also get to learn about ballot questions and issues before the Legislature. Our meetings provide a forum for gathering with like-minded neighbors so we can work together to get Democrats elected!
You can pay dues:
- by credit card, please use ActBlue
- by mail: checks made out to Woburn Democratic City Committee can be sent to Phyllis Norwood, 136 Montvale Ave, Woburn
Thank you to the members who have already generously contributed to the WDCC Treasury this month!
Board of Registrars of Voters Notice
The Chair of the WDCC was notified of two upcoming expiring terms for on the Woburn Board of Registrars of Voters. The Chair is able to nominate Woburn Democrats interested in serving on the Board. For more information or to express interest, please email woburndems@gmail.com by April 25. It is anticipated by the Clerk that current Board members will seek reappointment.
WDCC 2024 Calendar
5th Congressional District Caucus to Elect Delegates to the Democratic National Convention
Saturday, April 27, Winchester HS Auditorium. Doors open at noon; caucus is 1pm; registration closes at 1:15pm. Congresswoman Katherine Clark will address attendees.
Governor’s Councillor District 3 Candidate Forum – LIVE
This is a collaborative event by the Woburn DCC, Bedford DTC, Billerica DTC and Burlington DTC
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7pm. The event will be aired live and recorded by Woburn Public Media Center and will be available online and on WPMC Government Access TV.
Massachusetts State Democratic Convention
May 31-June 1, 2024, Worcester, MA
Juneteenth Woburn 2024
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Woburn Democratic City Committee 