madison democratic committee leadership conference 2017 Madison Community House, Madison NJ February 24 2017

COMING TOGETHER TO LOOK FORWARD A time for action: COMING TOGETHER TO LOOK FORWARD

goals Build a long-term robust democratic team Support and elect the best candidates locally, in our state and nationally Organize and lead activities that support key community efforts Identify issues and increase issue awareness Listen to community views Develop platforms, themes, strategies and action plans

How to achieve our goals Educate Engage Connect Act

Passion counts What you think and do matters Learn about opportunities to engage Connect with others with similar passions Act and effect meaningful change

What is the madison democratic committee? 28 individuals: 14 female and 14 male Representing Madison’s 14 voting districts Purpose: Recruit, support candidates; promote democratic values “Honorable” Title & Credentials Issued Members of the Morris County Democratic Committee Democratic Party in Madison: Elected at June Primary Leadership reorganizes biannually the Monday after June Primary Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Campaign Manager

Madison democratic committee District 1: Missy Elias, Mike Hilgendorff District 2: Marianne McConnell, John Hoover District 3: Nancy Bruce, Charles Courtney District 4: Evangeline Tross, VACANT District 5: Joanne McCarthy, Dave Luber District 6: Michal Holzman, Joe Balwierczak District 7: Laurie Thomas, Geoff Thomas

Madison democratic committee District 8: Vivian Gil-Botero, Todd Pugsley District 9: Christine Tiritilli, Tony Mazza District 10: Eleanor Flanigan, Rob Fass District 11: Ann Huber, Don Brunner District 12: VACANT, VACANT District 13: VACANT, Tom Haralampoudis District 14: Melissa Honohan, Bill Cole

Madison voting districts map

How is your NJ government structured? Madison Mayor 6 Madison Council Members 7 Morris County Freeholders 2 State Assembly Representatives 1 State Senator Governor 1 U.S. Congressman 2 U.S. Senators

madison boards and commissions and volunteer organizations 20+ Madison Government Boards, Committees and Commissions 120+ Madison or Morris County Volunteer and Service Organizations

What is your passion? Health, Mental Health, Healthcare? The Environment? Diversity? Housing? The Economy and Jobs? Immigration? Veterans?

What is your passion? LGTBQIA? Education? Gun Control? Women’s Issues? Civil Rights? Substance Use and Abuse?

Identify your interests and priorities Organize and lead an activity Identify or become a candidate for office Connect with other activists Blog Use social media

Identify your interests and priorities Work with community groups, such as: Seniors Service organizations Students Marginalized populations Work with local, county and state campaigns

Identify your interests and priorities Identify issues and communicate issue awareness Develop platforms, campaign themes, strategies and action plans Write letters/articles and use social media tools Support fundraising efforts Use Board of Elections Data Management tools

Identify your interests and priorities Volunteer at key events and activities Tell your elected representatives what you think Participate in Town Hall meetings Attend Borough Council meetings

Sign on and join our team Talk to our Elected Officials Talk to our Leadership Team Talk to MDC Members Talk to Board Members and Commissioners Sign up and Participate—Get Involved!! You Can—and Will-- Make a Difference

Social media Please follow our new website and blog at madisonnjdems.com Join our facebook group: Madison Democratic Committee

MDC Contact information John Hoover, Chair johnfhoover@msn.com 914-525-5771 Missy Elias, Vice Chair m.ayres.elias@gmail.com 201-220-4495 Mike Hilgendorff, Treasurer hugoahilgendorff@netzero.net 973-377-9120 Dave Luber, Campaign Committee davlub@optonline.net 201-370-9267