SCDP Kennedy Day 2012

The Shelby County Democratic Party is pleased to announce its Kennedy Day dinner.

June 8th from 7 to 10 pm
Balanise Ballroom
330 N. Main Memphis, TN.

A VIP reception will also be held that evening from 6 to 7 pm.

Tickets for the dinner are $100 per person or $1000 for a table.

Tickets for the VIP reception are $50.

All can be purchased online here.

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SCDP May Meet and Greet

This month’s SCDP meet and greet will be held at:

Mollie Fontain Lounge
676 Adams Ave.
Memphis, TN

Thursday, May 10th
From 5 to 7:30 PM

Obama gear will be available.

Hope to see you there!

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Democratic Women of Shelby County Officers

DWSC Officers 2012-2013

Democratic Women of Shelby County Installation of Officers

Virgie Banks, President

Rose Ann Bradley, 1st Vice President

Mary Soberanis, 2nd Vice President

Barbara Williams, Corresponding Secretary

Mickey Klenz, Recording Secretary

Charlotte Gordon, Asst. Recording Secretary

Myra Stiles, Treasurer

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Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women Convention

Mickey Klenz - past DWSC President Virgie Banks - current President

On the weekend of April 20-21 members of the Democratic Women of Shelby County attended the Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women Convention in Jackson, TN.

The event was attended by Democratic Women from all over the state, coming together to help further the message and call of the Democratic Party.

Convention Keynote Speaker Senator Beverly Marrero

The event featured State Senator Beverly Marerro of Shelby County as the keynote speaker.

Senator Marerro spoke to the attendees about the state of women’s issues in the state and around the nation including the War on Women here in Tennessee and the current legislative battle for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.

Myra Stiles, winner of the prestigiousTennessee Federation of Democratic Women Brightest Star Award with the Shelby County Delegation including Senator Beverly Marrrero


Myra Styles, former President of Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women and Democratic Women of Shelby County received two statewide awards for her service to the Democratic community: The Parade of Starts award and the prestigious Brightest Star Award . The Brightest Star Award is the highest honor given by the statewide organization.

Congratulations to Myra Styles..

Mickey Klenz addressing the state convention

If you are interested in getting involved with the Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women or the Democratic Women of Shelby County Contact:

Virige Banks at vatbanks@comcast.net
or
Barbara Williams at rnbwilliams@earthlink.net

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Upcoming SCDP Events in April

Tuesday, April 24 – 6-9pm

Fundraiser – “Sunset on the River”

The Shelby County Democratic Party announces its April fundraiser, “Sunset on the River”.

Hosted on the rooftop at 648 Riverside Dr. this event is not to be missed.

Come out and support your local party and mix and mingle.

Hosted by Skip Ledbetter

Date: Tuesday April 24, 2012
Location: The beautiful rooftop on the river at 648 Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38103
Time: 6-9PM
Ghost River beer and local foods served as well as exciting guest speakers. Musical guests Lee Taylor and Evan Hurst

Suggested donation: $25.00
Students can pay what they can.

Wednesday, April 25 – 6-7pm

Volunteer Orientation

West Tennessee Democratic Resource Center
in the Century Building
3294 Poplar Ave. Suite 310
Volunteers will hear plans for the “New Path Forward” and a briefing about the help needed for the grand opening event.

Satruday, April 28 – 1-3pm

Grand Opening Celebration

West Tennessee Democratic Resource Center
in the Century Building
3294 Poplar Ave. Suite 310
Saturday, April 28 from 1-3 p.m.

Ribbon cutting at 2pm.

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