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DWWC is an auxiliary group of the Wake County Democratic Party. DWWC volunteers work to support Democrats at every level. During each election cycle, DWWC contributes thousands of dollars to candidates and hosts numerous events to introduce candidates and their positions to hundreds of interested voters - members and guests alike. Fundraising, voter education and direct support of candidates are good reasons to join the club - but just as important to members are the fellowship and mutual support of women who take active roles in the political life and governance of North Carolina.
Democratic Women of Wake County will hold a luncheon meeting on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the NC State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh.
The featured speaker will be Charmaine Fuller Cooper, Executive Director for N.C. Justice for Sterilization Victims Foundation.
The buffet lines open at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at 12 noon. The cost of the luncheon is $16.00 payable at the door.
For reservations, email democraticwomenwakecounty@gmail.com or call (919) 467-0151. The deadline for reservations is Noon, Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
SAVE THE DATE: Democratic Women of Wake County will host our 43rd annual JJ Breakfast, Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Details will be announced at a later date.
Democratic Women of Wake County will host the 52nd Annual State Convention of Democratic Women of North Carolina, September 21-23, 2012.
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Each year, in May, Democratic Women of Wake County honor one of our founding members, Mabel Claire Maddrey, by giving an award in her name to a current member who has provided outstanding service and hard work without expectation or recognition or reward. The winner of the 2011 Mabel Claire Maddrey Award is Rachel Eagles.
She joined Democratic Women of Wake County in 1973 and has held many positions within our organization. She has served as President, Vice President, JJ Breakfast Chair twice, Bylaws Chair twice, and Awards Chair twice. She also wrote a history of the Jefferson-Jackson Breakfast for our monthly newsletter. She was honored as a STAR at the state convention of Democratic Women of NC and has been State Convention Chair.
In addition to her service as a member of DWWC, she has served as both Chair and Vice Chair of her precinct. Rachel, now retired from a career in data processing, volunteered her skills to program the first two computers used by the NC Democratic Party in the ‘70s.
Rachel Eagles has never sought the spotlight for herself. Her only goal throughout her 38 years of service to our club has been to highlight Democratic Women of Wake County. It is interesting to note, that she was one of the women who first suggested the Mabel Claire Maddrey Award. Rachel Eagles is a richly deserving recipient of the 2011 Mabel Claire Maddrey Award.
PREVIOUS MABEL CLAIRE MADDREY AWARD RECIPIENTS
The DWWC monthly luncheon meetings are held on the last Thursday of the month from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the NC State University Club located at 4200 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC. (Unless otherwise indicated below)
Reservations can be made by sending an email to democraticwomenwakecounty@gmail.com or by calling Mell Robson at (919) 467-0151.
2012 Luncheon Schedule:
DWWC Board meetings are usually held on the first Monday of the month from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Goodwin House. For information about Board meetings, including location and agenda, contact President, Mary H. Starkey at (919) 803-1459.
2012 Meeting Schedule
February 6, 2012 at the Goodwin House
1. To maintain and promote growth of the Democratic Party in the county, state and nation.
2. To encourage and stimulate women voters to a greater interest in government and in party activities.
3. To encourage women to participate fully in all areas of the political process.
4. To support legislation in the General Assembly and the U.S. Congress that conforms to the principles of the Democratic Party; and
5. To provide information to policy makers concerning qualified women available for elective and appointive positions.
Please click here to download our membership application/information form. The form is in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
The January 2012 issue of Wake Democratic Woman - the Newsletter of Democratic Women of Wake County is now available. Click here to view our latest newsletter.
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Past issues are available in the DWWC Newsletter Archive.