Get Involved
We believe it’s critical to build community and strengthen connections between neighbors. You can join our community and get involved with the Urbandale Area Democrats by:
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Attending our monthly meetings and events
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Becoming a recurring donor
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Volunteering with a committee
Our committees rely on volunteers to maintain a strong voter outreach program and help with event planning, community outreach, fundraising, voter education, and other critical tasks. You can learn more about our committees and ways to take action below. Contact a committee chair to find out about current volunteer opportunities. Or, if you have general questions, you can email us at info@urbandaleareademocrats.com.
Committees
Communications Committee
Chair: Julie Witthoff
Email: juliewitthoff@yahoo.com
The Communications Committee creates and shares social media content to help keep the community engaged. Committee members also update and refresh the website regularly, publish a great newsletter, and email meeting and event information to our members. Volunteer tasks include creating graphics and social media content, tracking action alerts and community events, and helping with website improvements.
Events & Fundraising Committee
Chair: Open
Email: hollyjhines@gmail.com
The Events and Fundraising Committee manages all friend- and fundraising events, such as the 4th of July parade. Committee members also plan and schedule opportunities to gather and take action on current issues. Volunteer tasks include donor outreach, event logistics, and volunteer coordination.
Membership Committee
Chair: Open position
Email: hollyjhines@gmail.com
The Membership Committee identifies member needs and works to grow and diversify the group. We welcome new members and encourage participation by all members based on their interests and availability. Volunteer tasks include outreach to new and existing members along with other activities to help us grow.
Neighbor-to-Neighbor/Voter Engagement Committee
Co-Chairs: Dave Langer and Donna Richard-Langer
Emails: davebadpack@msn.com; drldkl@msn.com
Our Neighbor-to-Neighbor Committee is a grassroots organizing program designed to build relationships with our neighbors resulting in action to elect Democrats to federal, state and municipal offices. Volunteer tasks include neighborhood outreach through postcards, phone calls, texts, and face-to-face conversations, as well as preparing voter education materials and tracking outreach data.
Community Outreach Committee
Chair: Mary Polson
Email: maspolson@gmail.com
The Community Outreach Committee coordinates opportunities to get involved and give back to the wider Urbandale community. Committee members work with local organizations including the Urbandale Community Action Network and the Urbandale Food Pantry. Volunteer tasks include volunteer shifts at the organizations we work with and discovering and facilitating new outreach opportunities.
Program Committee
Chair: Dave Langer
Email: davebadpack@msn.com
The Program Committee secures speakers for membership meetings based on current events, Executive Committee suggestions and member inquiries. Volunteer tasks include researching speakers and reaching out to schedule presentations.
Rules Committee
Chair: David McFarland
Email: davidfishman2001@yahoo.com
The Rules Committee keeps the by-laws we follow up-to-date. Committee members meet to review the bylaws and recommend changes as needed. Volunteer tasks include joining the conversation to help review and make recommendations.
Voter Registration & Education Committee
Chair: Donna Richard-Langer
Email: drldkl@msn.com
The Voter Registration & Education Committee coordinates opportunities to register voters and answer their questions in the Urbandale community. Committee members also help run our Voter Education & Registration tables at the Urbandale Public Library, Dollar General, and other locations. Volunteer tasks include shifts at the Voter Registration & Education table (always with an experienced partner).