Upcoming Events

DWC @ Indivisible MD's Honk 'n Wave

DWC members participate in Indivisible MD's Honk 'n Wave in West OC during the Ocean's Calling Music Festival.

Meet the 2024 Board!

From Left: Maria Lawrence, Joan Roache, MaryAnne Whitcomb, Pat Tarr, Dana Barney, Sue Challis, Susan Buyer, Debra Fisher-Reynolds, Debi Koczen-Doyle, Maggie Miller, (not pictured: Cherie McNett)

Pocomoke Food Pantry Cooperative Donation

At the Club's March 18, 2024 Monthly Meeting, the DWC presented a donation to the newly formed Pocomoke Food Pantry Cooperative. From Left: Debi Koczen-Doyle, Josh Nordstrom (Co-Op Rep), Susan Buyer, Joan Roache, Sue Challis, and Maggie Miller.

Postcards To Voters

The DWC 'Postcards to Voters.org' team participates in another successful effort to elect Rep. Tom Suozzi (D) to the NY Dist 3 seat!

Women's Rights Rally

DWC members and guests participate at Indivisible MD's Reproductive Rights Rally in Salisbury May 2024.

AlsoBrooks Campaign Donation

DWC presented a $500 check to Maryland Lt. Governor Miller on behalf of Angela Alsobrooks' 2024 Senate Campaign.

DWC PAC with Angela Alsobrooks

DWC PAC members Gail Jankowski (left) and Joan Roache (right) meet MD Democratic Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks during her June 25th visit to Ocean City.

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DWC - Who We Are

The Democratic Women’s Club (DWC) is a vibrant network of women and men who work to elect Democrats, advocate on state and local issues of importance, and educate our community on critical issues. We also offer opportunities for members to meet new people and to volunteer and give back to the community.

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Action Groups

Political Action Committee (PAC)

This team follows legislation, works to educate and register voters, and organizes postcard writing efforts in support of candidates and issues. They meet via Zoom at 2 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.

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Strong Schools Worcester County (SSWC)

This team follows initiatives of the Board of Education and the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – a 10-year reform initiative.

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Giving Back

DWC supports community programs including donating regularly to local food banks, providing school supplies for children in need, adopting families at the holidays and providing monetary and volunteer support to Diakonia, Worcester GOLD, and other community groups.

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Social Groups

Breakfast Club

Join DWC members for breakfast and conversation at local restaurants. We meet the second Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m. Email [email protected] to join this lively group.

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Walking Groups

The Walking Group meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. (weather permitting). Join us at Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin. We walk, talk and share views with like-minded Dems. Contact Debra Fisher-Reynolds at [email protected] for information.

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Book Club

If you are a paid up DWC member and are interested in joining an existing book club or starting a new book club, please contact Debi Koczen-Doyle at [email protected] for information. It’s a great way to make new friends, challenge your mind and have fun. We have several existing book clubs and always welcome new members.

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Senator Chris VanHollen and District 1 congressional candidate Heather Mizeur at a 2022 Worcester County Dems fundraiser

DWC members support the students in the Summer School program at Pocomoke Elementary

2022 DWC Luncheon and Silent Auction at Lighthouse Sound

DWC's Strong Schools Worcester County Team attends all the County School Board meetings

Our January meeting's guest speaker, Rev. J. Jones, with DWC Vice President Susan Buyer

2022 candidates Michele Gregory and Heather Mizeur with DWC past president Joan Roache

Join us for Drinking Liberally - a casual get-together for Dems - First Thursday of each month (see calendar)

Presenting books on women's history to Worcester County Schools and Libraries

DWC's Women's Suffrage Centennial Committee celebrates and educates

The Red Shirts go to the School Board

Fundraiser @ Pancho & Lefty's February 2024