OC Democratic Party Chair will be the featured speaker
DEMOCRATIC CLUB
by Mary Larson
LW contributor
The LW Democratic Club’s membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 15, at noon via Zoom. All Democrats and supporters are invited to attend. People can receive the phone and computer login information in the club’s June 1 electronic newsletter or by emailing lwsbdemocraticclub@gmail.com.
Ada Briceño, chair of the Democratic Party of Orange County, will be the club’s speaker. Briceño will preview plans for the upcoming General Election as well as review findings from the recent Primary Election. The Supreme Court’s deliberations on abortion will also be on the agenda.
Briceño is the first immigrant to lead the Democratic Party of Orange County. She came to the United States at the age of 6 when her family fled a brutal civil war in Nicaragua.
After graduating from high school, Briceño began working as a hotel clerk, where she joined her first union and discovered union organizing. She immediately rose through the ranks, becoming the first Latina president of Local 681 at 26.
Briceño has dedicated her career to uplifting marginalized voices. She is the former chair of the California Democratic Party’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion.
In addition to her political and union work, Briceño has led efforts in a number of civil rights issues, including immigration and the environment.
Briceño is currently active in addressing women’s rights, serving on the Orange County Women’s March Steering Committee. She also serves on the Board of Planned Parenthood of San Bernardino and Orange Counties.
In addition to her many accolades, Briceño was named one of Orange County’s 100 Most Influential Persons by the Orange County Register in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2014.
••• During the remainder of June, the LW Democratic Club’s board will examine the practicality and possibility of holding hybrid membership meetings in Clubhouse 2 beginning July 20. These meetings would provide participation of a maximum number of members and supporters, both those who feel comfortable meeting face-toface indoors and those who don’t. Wearing masks at the meeting would be a requirement. Speakers would continue participating in the meetings via Zoom for the immediate future.
Club members who are interested in helping prepare for the hybrid meetings should call (562) 412-0898.
The LW Democratic Club thanks all the volunteers who participated in the outreach to LW Democrats and no preferred party voters so successful during the Primary Election period. Thanks also goes to the volunteers whohave faithfullystaffed the club’s Information and Hospitality Booth on Tuesdays.
LW Democrats and supporters can subscribe to the Club’s free electronic newsletter for information about candidates who will be on their November ballots, as well as news about other issues by emailing editor Mary Larson at democraticclubsblw@ gmail. com. People are asked to include all contact information.
