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

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

3. 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

4. How to achieve our goals
Educate
Engage
Connect
Act

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Madison voting districts map

10. 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

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

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

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

14. 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

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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. MDC Contact information
John Hoover, Chair
Missy Elias, Vice Chair
Mike Hilgendorff, Treasurer
Dave Luber, Campaign Committee