1. HOW IS THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OR GANIZ ED? AND WHERE DO YOU FIT IN???

2. 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,

3. Democratic National Committee Florida Democratic Party Officers & Central Committee PC DEC Exec.BoardYou Elect It All Starts with You Precinct Committee member DEC Officers Boards & Committees State Committee Members DNC Committee Members FDP State Officers State Committee Chairs State Committee Members District Chairs & Officers Committee Members ** 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

4. ORGANIZATION OF THE PC DEC EXECUTIVE BOARD PositionNamePhoneEmail ChairSusan McGrath727-278-9062 SKMcGr1@aol.com Vice chairLarry Floriani727-947-4862 darkvett@aol.com SecretaryMarylou Ambrose727-433-4045 fladem406@gmail.com TreasureBill Walker607-206-8408 wwalker1@juno.com Sargent at armsJoe Barkley727-433-4048 reelectjoebarkley@yahoo.com State CommitteewomanWanda Schwerer727-517-1797 wschwerer@verizon.net State CommitteemanRick Boylan727-363-6727 rqboylan@gmail.com 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) Maryann Renfrow727-421-3436 maryannrenfrow@aol.com At large (Appointed by Chair)

5. WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS BOARDS & COMMITTEES? Committees Article X Section 1.3 thru 2.13 Standing CommitteesOther 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

6. WHO CAN THE DEC CHAIR APPOINT? Chair Appointments NumberPositionArticleSection 3BOD at Large MembersVII3 1Rules and Bylaws Committee ChairX2.1.1 1Campaign ChairX2.4.1 1Outreach ChairX2.5 1Issues ChairX2.1 1+PR Committee MembersX2.11 1Affirmative Action ChairX2.12 1ParliamentarianV2.1.2 1Newsletter EditorV2.1.2 1+Supervisor(s) of County HeadquartersV2.1.2 77PCDEC Appointed Members (10% of 772)IV1.2

7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRECINCT COMMITTEE MEMBER AND DISTRICT CHAIRS OVERALL GOAL OVERALL GOAL: TO GET DEMOCRATS ELECTED!!

8. 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

9. 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

10. TONIGHT TONIGHT YOU WILL ELECT  Two “at large” members of the Credentials Committee  Who will then meet to elect a Chair.  Your District Officers and Representatives  Chair  Vice Chair  Secretary/Treasurer  Your District representative on the Rules and Bylaws Committee  Your District representative on the Outreach Committee  Your District representative on the Grievance Committee  Who will then meet to elect a Chair