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HOW IS
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THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
The chairperson of the DNC is elected by vote of members of the Democratic National Committee.
The DNC is composed of the chairs and vice-chairs of each state Democratic Party Committee.The Officers of the Florida State Democratic Party
are elected by the members of the State Party Central Committee, The State Central Committee, are the State
Committeeman and woman ( locally Rick Boylan, Wanda Schwerer).
DNC and FDP Committee members are elected every four years,
It All Starts with You
You Elect
PC DEC Exec.Board
Florida Democratic Party Officers & Central Committee
Democratic National Committee
HOW YOU ELECT PC DEC, FDP & DNC MEMBERS
Precinct Committee members are elected in Presidential election years, or by the membership in other years
The majority of precincts have one male and one female Committee member.
Larger precincts can have up to 4 each. If all open committee slots in your precincts
are filled, you can apply to be an appointed member.
**You elect representatives to select committees
ORGANIZATION OF THE PC DEC EXECUTIVE BOARD
Position Name Phone Email
Chair Susan McGrath727-278-9062
Vice chair Larry Floriani727-947-4862
SecretaryMarylou Ambrose
727-433-4045
Treasure Bill Walker607-206-8408
Sargent at arms Joe Barkley727-433-4048
State CommitteewomanWanda Schwerer
727-517-1797
State Committeeman Rick Boylan727-363-6727
District chair 64
District chair 65
District chair 66
District chair 67
District chair 68
District chair 69
District chair 70 Campaign Chair (Chair App.)
Outreach Chair (Chair App.)
Credentials Chair
Club Pres.Comm. Rep. At large (Appointed by Chair)
At large (Appointed by Chair)
Maryann Renfrow
727-421-3436
At large (Appointed by Chair)
WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS BOARDS & COMMITTEES?
Committees
Article X Section 1.3 thru 2.13
Standing Committees Other Committees
Rules & Bylaws (1) Administrative (4)
Credentials (2) Outreach (1)
Grievance (2)District Chairs Organization
Finance (3) Public Relations (1)
Club Presidents (2) Affirmative Action
Issues (1) Campaign (1)
Affirmative Action Youth Committee
(1) Chair is appointed by the DEC Chair (2) Chair is elected by committee members (3) Chair is the Treasurer who appoints other
members (4) Is comprised of the DEC Vice Chair, Secretary
and others as specified by the bylaws
WHO CAN THE DEC CHAIR APPOINT?
Chair AppointmentsNumbe
r Position ArticleSectio
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3 BOD at Large Members VII 3
1 Rules and Bylaws Committee Chair X 2.1.1
1 Campaign Chair X 2.4.1
1 Outreach Chair X 2.5
1 Issues Chair X 2.1
1+ PR Committee Members X 2.11
1 Affirmative Action Chair X 2.12
1 Parliamentarian V 2.1.2
1 Newsletter Editor V 2.1.2
1+ Supervisor(s) of County Headquarters V 2.1.2
77PCDEC Appointed Members (10% of 772) IV 1.2
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PRECINCT COMMITTEE MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
What is a Precinct Committeeperson? The official elected or appointed representative of the County Democratic Party in that precinct. Contact Democrats in your precinct, with
information about voting and candidates.Recruit Block Captains. Connect with affinity groups. Attend regular monthly meetings of the
Pinellas County Democratic party.Contribute Money.Assist the Party in fundraising events
DISTRICT CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES
What is a District Chair? A voting member of the PCDEC Board, elected by Precinct Committee members within that State House District, who builds the organization within that District.
Organize your District Know and stay in touch with your Precinct Committee members.
Remind them of Monthly Meetings; encourage and confirm attendance. Communicate to the Credentials Chair any excused absences.
Remind and encourage participation in Party and Candidate events
Recruit new Committee members. Connect with affinity groups. Participate on the County Party Boards and Committee on which you
serve. Raise/Contribute money. Attend monthly DEC General and Executive Board Meetings
TONIGHT YOU WILL ELECT
Two “at large” members of the Credentials CommitteeWho will then meet to elect a Chair.
Your District Officers and RepresentativesChairVice ChairSecretary/TreasurerYour District representative on the Rules and Bylaws CommitteeYour District representative on the Outreach CommitteeYour District representative on the Grievance Committee
Who will then meet to elect a Chair
