Welcome to the official website of the
Eaton County Democratic Party

GENERAL MEETINGS

Our general membership meetings are held on the 4th Monday of every month, unless otherwise advertised, at 6:30 p.m.

General meetings for January 2012 to June 2012 will be held at the Charlotte Community Library, located at 226 S. Bostwick St. in Charlotte, Michigan.

2011 in Review

Thanks to our active volunteers, we accomplished a great deal 2011.

• Participated in the Adopt-a-Highway program in April, July and September.
• Held rummage sales in June and July.
• Greeted voters at our Booth during the Eaton County Fair.
• Enjoyed our very successful first annual Golf Outing in August.
• Socialized at the Annual "Democrats in Action" Dinner in September and enjoyed speakers Senator Gretchen Whitmer, Rep. Kate Segal, and "Engage Michigan" Chair Jocelyn Benson. Also were joined by MDP Chair Mark Brewer, and the chairs of and friends in Clinton, Calhoun and Ingham counties.
• Provided a carload of goods and over $500 in checks for SIREN/Eaton Shelter, gathered at our Holiday Party in December.

Engage Michigan: Values, Vision, Victory

Go to www.engagemichigan.com to keep updated on evolving efforts to define our values, develop our vision, and use these techniques to achieve victory in 2012. Chaired by Jocelyn Benson, Engage Michigan continually seeks to refine our messaging.  The Dems and Friends Framing Committee will be working with Jocelyn to bring ideas to Eaton County candidates and volunteers.

Looking ahead to 2012

Please join us as we begin to gear up for the critical 2012 elections. We want to keep our members informed on the issues and on the people who are vying to represent us. Contact Travis Radina and let him know how you would like to be involved, and if you are interested in running for office. As we progress through 2012, check back frequently with this website for information on candidates, issues and volunteer opportunities.

Also in 2012, apart from election activities, we are planning to again:

• Host Texas Hold’Em tournaments at the Ledge Meadows Poker Room.
• Have three Adopt-A-Highway Cleanups
• Staff the Party's booth during the Eaton County Fair.
• Have a Golf Outing.
• Hold our sixth Annual "Democrats in Action" Dinner.