Members of these clubs are interested in political issues and are active in endorsing candidates for public office and in their political campaigns. Some clubs are oriented toward specific issues or groups; others draw members from certain geographic areas. Most clubs meet once a month and publish a monthly newsletter. Below is a list of active clubs chartered by the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee, their orientations, and contacts. Call the President/Chair for specific information about meetings, membership, dues, and activities.
For more information about which club is right for you, contact our Outreach Director at clubs AT sccdp.org.
All Clubs
| Club | Main Contact |
| Afro Umoja Political Representation in Silicon Valley (AFRO-UPRIS) OUR MISSION: Harvest and nurture the already activated grass roots Afro leadership and cultivate the political voice and power of the Black community in the Silicon Valley. Through unity and empowerment we aim to support our community to grow it’s next generation of Political leaders, stimulate political awareness and political action within the Black community; while advocating for African-Americans’ priorities to shape the agenda of Government and the Democratic Party. | Tomara Hall Club Website afro-upris AT sccdp.org |
| Assyrian Democrats of the Bay Area (ADBA) As Assyrian Americans, ADBA will provide a forum to help set a progressive agenda that would benefit our community at large. Our mission is summarized as follows:
| Tony Khoshaba Club Website assyriandemocrats AT sccdp.org |
| Avalanche Democratic Club The Avalanche Democratic Club of Silicon Valley was founded as a conduit of communication between Orchard City Indivisible and the Santa Clara County Democratic Party. We support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and believe all people have the Right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. | Rick Umstattd Club Facebook avalanche AT sccdp.org |
| Bay Area Iranian American Democrats Helping Iranian Americans become active in the Democratic Party. | Mariam Ghazvini Club Website baiad AT sccdp.org |
| D10 Democrats of Santa Clara County A group of committed Democrats who live in San Jose’s Council District 10. | Terri O’Neill Club Facebook d10dems AT sccdp.org |
| Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley The Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley is an alliance in Silicon Valley, California dedicated to the issues brought forth by Gov. Howard Dean, M.D., his cause and his message of progressive, positive change. | John Comiskey Club Website deanclub AT sccdp.org |
| Democratic 21st Century Club Founded more than 50 years ago, the D21stCC is the longest-standing Democratic club in Santa Clara County. Our mission is to support local Democratic candidates and causes and cultivate the next generation of Democratic leaders. To that end, we provide a unique venue for Democrats from all walks of life to come together, listen, learn, and increase our unity. | Craig Dunkerley Club Website demcenturyclub AT sccdp.org |
| Democratic Activists for Women Now (DAWN) DAWN is a grassroots democratic organization working to elect progressive, pro-choice women. | Linda Alexander Club Website dawn AT sccdp.org |
| Democratic Club at the Villages This club limits its membership to Democrats living in the Villages complex in the Evergreen area of San Jose. | Tony Berg Club Website villages AT sccdp.org |
| Democratic Club of Sunnyvale A club for residents of the city of Sunnyvale. We are an active and welcoming group that promotes progressive, Democratic values and positions. Come join our activities such as precinct walking, movie night socials and other fun (and serious) events to build the Democratic political community in Sunnyvale. | Kristel Wickham Club Website sunnyvale AT sccdp.org |
| Democrats for Public Education Our goal: educating, supporting, activating, and growing a pro-public education community of Santa Clara County Democrats. | Ava Chiao Claudia Rossi Club Website democratsforpubliced AT sccdp.org |
| East San Jose Democrats The purpose of the ESJD is to promote and influence the aims of the East San José community within the Democratic Party; to promote leadership in political activities for East San José residents; to educate the East San José community on the political process and the issues of importance to the East San José community and the Democratic Party; to assist in the selection and election of East San José Democrats to office locally, statewide and nationally and to support candidates who have strong records in the positive advancement of East San José issues; and to provide a vehicle through which its members may more actively participate at all levels of the Democratic Party. | Andres Quintero Club Facebook eastsanjose AT sccdp.org |
| East Valley Democratic Club The Milpitas Democratic Club was founded by Deepka Lalwani and served our community well in giving our voice to the Democratic in Milpitas. Times have changed and it’s now time to build a partnership and expand our club, build a partnership with our neighbors and expand our voice to all of East Side. The new East Valley Democratic Club is a community of Democratic activists stretching from Milpitas to Berryessa, Alum Rock, Mt Pleasant, and Evergreen in Eastside San Jose as well as the County neighborhoods on East Foothills and Mt Hamilton Road. This is a inclusive community of Democratic’s who wants to give a voice to our communities and create a place where everyone feels welcomed. We are inviting you to join us and help us create a strong partnership to fight for our communities. | Marsha Grilli Club Website evdc AT sccdp.org |
| Jewish Democratic Coalition of the Bay Area JDCBA’s Purpose:
| Dorene Kastelman Club Website jdcba AT sccdp.org |
| Movimiento Democratic Coalition We are a group of Progressive Democrats that work within the Latino and underrepresented communities. | Olivia Navarro Club Facebook movimiento AT sccdp.org |
| Peninsula Democratic Coalition The largest club in the county, this organization draws its membership from the north county area. This club plays a critical role in voter registration, precinct organization and operating the north county Democratic election headquarters. | Lorri Holzberg Club Website pdc AT sccdp.org |
| Progressive Democrats for Social Justice Progressive Democrats for Social Justice pursue transformational change in Santa Clara County, advocating for trauma-centered legal reform, economic equality, and healthy communities. | Krista Henneman Club Website socialjustice AT sccdp.org |
| Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club SVAPADC was founded in 1996 to foster member participation AT all levels of the Democratic Party. Our goals are to unify and empower the Asian Pacific American (APA) communities; ensure fair representation of the APA’s interests; and educate and promote political participation. | Chris Ratana Club Website apa AT sccdp.org |
| Silicon Valley Democratic Club A very active issue oriented club that features prominent elected officials and experts in various fields as speakers at monthly meetings. The club holds candidate forums and endorses Democrats for election in significant races. More information about the club is available at its website. | Jennie Hutchinson Club Website siliconvalley AT sccdp.org |
| Silicon Valley Working Blue Democratic Club The Working Blue Democratic Club’s mission is to advocate for working families, promote social and economic justice and build consensus among Democratic and Labor activists. | Forest Peterson Club Website workingblue AT sccdp.org |
| Silicon Valley Young Democrats SVYD serves Democrats under 36 years old from throughout the Silicon Valley. We provide networking, social, and personal growth opportunities for young people dedicated to progressive ideals. | Erik Poicon Club Website svyd AT sccdp.org |
| South Asian American Democratic Coalition of Silicon Valley The South Asian American Democratic Coalition of Silicon Valley was established:
| Kalvin Gill Club Website saadcsv AT sccdp.org |
| South Bay Democratic Coalition Our purpose is:
| Richard Stoken Club Website southbay AT sccdp.org |
| South County Democratic Club A geographic oriented Club, representing the South County Morgan Hill-Gilroy area. | Joanne Fierro Club Facebook southcounty AT sccdp.org |
| Vietnamese American Democratic Club of Silicon Valley Our purpose is: •To engage and develop leadership within the Vietnamese American community for political activities; •To educate the Vietnamese American community on the political process and issues of importance to the community and the Democratic Party; •To assist in the selection and election of Vietnamese American Democrats to office locally; and •To provide a vehicle through which its members may participate at all levels of the Democratic Party. | Buu Thai Club Website vadcsv AT sccdp.org |
California Democratic Council
The CDC is the official statewide organization of grassroots Democratic clubs in California. CDC membership is open to any Democratic Club affiliated with its County Central Committee. AD Committees and Democratic Central Committees are also eligible to send representatives. A bottom-up organization, CDC policy is determined by vote of its delegates to its open Annual Convention and State Board meetings. Members of CDC-affiliated clubs may join statewide e-mail discussion groups and are also invited to lobby the State Legislature during our annual Lobby Day. Visit the CDC website at http://www.caldc.org/.
California Young Democrats
CYD is the official statewide organization of Young Democrats clubs throughout California, representing Democrats between the ages of 14 and 35. The organization also includes all the college Democrat clubs as well. Check out their statewide website at http://www.youngdems.org
