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Getting plugged in
The Multnomah Democrats is a volunteer organization and we need your help to accomplish our goals. Our committees and work groups each have a distinct purpose and set of volunteers. Where you find you find best connection depends on your priorities as much as it does the approach of the chair and the other people volunteering their time towards committee goals. We recommend attending some committee meetings and finding a spot that feels most sustainable and impactful for you.
Our Committees and Workgroups
Campaign & Candidate Liaison Committee
The Campaign and Candidate Liaison Committee recruits, trains and supports candidates for partisan and nonpartisan offices. It also organizes valuable and informative candidate forums for our members. In election years, this committee helps to prepare and distribute “slate cards” (literature to help voters know more about Democratic candidates and who to vote for).
Dannelle Stevens (Chair)
campaign@multdems.org
Platform Resolution and Legislative Action (PRLC)
The Platform, Resolutions and Legislative Action Committee (PRLC) writes and maintains our county platform — the party's collective statement of values and priorities. The Committee plans and hosts the biennial Platform Convention, drafts the platform's Planks and Legislative Action Items, monitors local, state and federal legislation, and prepares Resolutions for the Central Committee to consider.
Throughout the year, PRLC also runs Study (and action) Groups for each platform article, where volunteers dig into issues, track legislation, and help shape new Legislative Action Items.
- Learn more about our platform and how to get involved
- View the PRLC study group leaders contact list.
Vice Chair 1 Andre Miller (Interim Chair)
platform@multdems.org
Community Action & Engagement (CA&E)
The CA&E Committee conducts outreach to recruit new PCPs, assists in the planning of local events, maintains a calendar of events of interest to Democrats and forges connections with individuals, communities and organizations that share interests and goals with the Party.
Leon Janssen (Chair)
community@multdems.org
Rules
The Rules Committee reviews, makes recommendations and reports to the Central Committee on proposed amendments to the Bylaws and Standing Rules. The Rules Chair provides interpretation, in consultation with the committee, on matters concerning the Bylaws when called upon by the Party Chair.
Tom Trotter (Chair)
rules@multdems.org
Fundraising
The Fundraising Committee develops a fundraising plan and determines the annual capacity for Party fundraising events, including our major event in honor of Dick Celsi. They maintain a database of Party donors and assist Party officers, Committee Chairs and District Leaders in making personal contacts for fundraising purposes.
Faith Ruffing, Chair
fundraising@multdems.org
ADDITIONAL COMMITTEES AND WORK GROUPS
Racial Inclusivity Work Group
We believe it takes work to develop common knowledge, skill, and will to racially diversify the Democratic Party, and we are here to lead the way. The mission of the RIWG is to increase and sustain racial diversity in ways that welcome, include, promote, and support people of color (POC). We organize recruitment and retention efforts to increase the number of POC in Democratic membership and leadership. The RIWG operates independently of the MultDems and has an application process for its members, more information is available in the link below.
Learn more about the Multnomah Democrats Racial Inclusivity Work Group >
This workgroup does not currently have a chair, however you may indicate your interest at racialinclusivity@gmail.com.
Communications Team
The Communication Committee is responsible for all Party communications, including social media and press releases. We assist all committees and work groups in marketing their events and activities.
Robin Stevens (Communications Officer)
communication@multdems.org
Technology
The Technology Group, or Tech Team, is responsible for all technology assets of the party including data, digital, email and web resources. Tech team members provide technical support to other committees as well as education and training to members. The Tech team is always looking for new volunteers.
Mike DiNapoli (Technology Officer)
technology@multdems.org
Climate Action
This group seeks to aggregate information, educate and inform people about the science behind climate change and how it affects our lives and economy. Our goal is to effect change in business, policies and laws to prevent and stop the damage of climate change.
Catherine Thomasson (Chair)
climate@multdems.org
How to join a committee
Fill out a volunteer form or reach out direct to a committee chair
Our volunteer coordinators can help to connect you with a committee or workgroup that suits your interests.
Some volunteers just want to be on a list to make occasional phone calls, or participate in Get Out the Vote (GOTV) activities near to a campaign. We'll keep track of that too!
Sign up if you'd like a little help getting started.