Democratic Club

by Mary Larson

LW contributor

Despite the inclement weather, LW Democrats and supporters gathered on Feb. 22 in Clubhouse 3 and over Zoom to begin planning for next year’s elections. Theme of the meeting was “Step One in the Process of Winning Elections.” Libby Frolichman, a vice chair of the Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC), was the featured speaker.

Frolichman dealt with a series of questions posed by club members such as:

• What will be on the LW ballots in 2024 and who are the already declared candidates?

• Who are the decision makers in the California Democratic Party and what is the club’s role?

• How does the candidate endorsement process work?

• What role do individual club members—as well as for the club itself— have in preparing for 2024?

Supporting documents distributed during the meeting are available online by going to www.sblwdems.wordpress.com and clicking on “resources.” Those without internet access can call 562-296-8521 for more information. ••• LWers are reminded that the LW Democratic Club is chartered by the Democratic Party of Orange County. This means that the club must follow the party’s rules and regulations in making candidate endorsements. However, club members— speaking as individuals—are free to endorse any candidate at any time.

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