​We are Here to Support Democratic Candidates, Principles and Values
Carol Linderbeg: Board Advisor, Helen Conly: Treasurer (appointed), Matty Parks: Presidential Advisor,  Laura Gallardo: Second Vice President, Stan McConnell: First Vice President, Diana Sparagna: President and Shawn Terris: Treasurer (appointed and not pictured).
 
We, the Democratic Club of Ventura:
  • conduct voter outreach, education and registration,
  • maintain year-round visibility at community events,
  • recruit volunteers to support Democratic candidate elections,
  • network with the County Democratic Party and neighboring Democratic organizations,
  • coordinate with political allies and organizations.​

Please join us at these upcoming events:

Monthly Club Meeting - June 10, 2018 at 2 pm
Program: Gun Sense - What Works. Please see the side panel for our guest speakers!

Ventura County Street Fair - July 4, 2018
We will have a booth on main street, volunteers are needed.

Keep It Blue - July 22, 2018 at 11 am
Once again, the Democratic Club of Ventura will be hosting the annual Keep It Blue event, where elected officials and democratic club members will come in preparation of the November election. More information to follow.
PLEASE JOIN US for our next monthly club meeting:

Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 2pm
2:00pm  General Meeting
Program - Gun Sense: What Works
Guest Speakers:
  1. Janet Eckhouse - President of Ventura County Chapter of Brady Campaign to Help Prevent Gun Violence
  2.  Bette Empol - Vice President of Ventura County Chapter of Brady Campaign to Help Prevent Gun Violence.
  3.  Bob Weiss - Parent of Veronica, who was killed in the Isla Vista shootings while attending UCSB.
  4.  Nathan Ramos Rodriquez, - Student at Santa Paula High School
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More Information to follow.

PLEASE NOTE OUR MEETING LOCATION!
Elks Lodge #1430
2126 Knoll Drive
Ventura, CA 93003

Pat Butler, Diana Sparagna: President and guest panelist Chris Russell: Head of Ventura County Homeless Services Program
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​PAST EVENTS: 

​Thank you for making
the Democratic Club of Ventura's inaugural fundraiser
KEEP IT BLUE
a success!

The Democratic Club of Ventura's inaugural summer fundraiser Sunday, June 30, had something for everyone!  The sold out event's 210 attendees were greeted and checked in by a team of amazing volunteers and then joined a room full of energy and enthusiasm as community members and elected representatives met and discussed important issues.  

WE HAD A DRONE!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PICTURE FROM ABOVE
IN THIS WEEK'S VC REPORTER
CLICK HERE TO READ THE  POST EVENT WRITEUP IN THE DAILY BREEZE

A special "fly over" by drone pilot Jeff Urea provided a bird's eye view while attendees enjoyed great music and food prior to the start of the program. Keep an eye here on our website as we post video and photos from the event!  Drone shots coming soon...
CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS
courtesy of Victoria Borjesson

DYNAMIC SPEAKERS!

Enthusiastic opening remarks and introductions by 2nd Vice Chair/Fundraising Chair Diana Sparagna and DCV President Matty Park started the program followed immediately by Master of Ceremonies, California State Democratic Party Chairman, Eric C. Bauman.  Eric's dynamic personality kept the crowd entertained and the program moving.  From Ventura Mayor Erik Nasarenko to our keynote speakers, Salud Carbajal and Julia Brownley the crowd stayed engaged and excited to be there.  

CONGRATULATIONS TO AWARD RECIPIENTS!

DCV Awards Chair Carol Lindberg presented the Social Justice Award to Maricela Morales, Executive Director of Central Coast Alliance United for A Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) and the Environmental Award to co-recipients Diane Underhill  Ventura Citizens for Hillside Preservation (VCHP) and Steve Bennett, Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources (SOAR).

The afternoon wrapped up with photo opportunities and more discussions on  issues of importance by those in attendance.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Clear Blue Platinum: Iglow & Bacharach, J & S Properties & Management, SEIU Local 721, ​Sparagna & Sparagna
Sky Blue: Halter-Encinas Enterprises, Inc.
Summer Blue: Collaborative Financial Solutions, LLC, Dan Long, Dem Sociables-Progressive Meetup.com Clubs-Ventura & LA Counties & Portland, OR Join us on Facebook! , 
Kosdzin, Fields, Sherry & Katz, ​Marie Lakin/ArtsVentura, ​Law Offices of Mark Polan, Mary Haffner, Stonewall Democrats VC​

FABULOUS FOOD, MARVELOUS MUSIC AND FUN FOR ALL!

​The food was delicious, the live music was upbeat and fun and we sincerely hope that everyone who attended had as much fun as we did!  

If you were unable to attend this event, do NOT despair!  We will have more!  And in the meantime we invite you to  join us at our next club meeting, Sunday, September 10.