Watch the State of the State With the OCDP!

Wednesday, January 25th | Zoom: 6:45 PM | State of the State: 7 PM

The OCDP is hosting a Virtual Watch Party tonight at 6:45! Join us to watch Governor Whitmer’s State of the State Address after an introduction from OCDP Chair Nancy Quarles. You must register on Mobilize to receive the Zoom link. We hope to see you later!

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS…

Berkley Democratic Club: Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, January 25th (6:30pm)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee: Stop the Hate

Thursday, January 26th (6:30pm – 8pm)

This program will focus on the hatred and violence directed toward the Jewish, LGBTQIA and African American communities. Guest speakers include; Noah Arbit, State Representative and Founder of the Michigan Democratic Caucus; Rolanda Kelley, Chair of the LGBTQIA+ Rights Committee; and other community leaders upon confirmation. Please see the full meeting Agenda and register for the meeting on Mobilize.

Southfield-Lathrup Village Democratic Club: Monthly Meeting

Thursday, January 26th (7pm)

Troy Democratic Club: Monthly Meeting & Executive Committee Elections

Thursday, January 26th (7pm)

Join us for our in-person meeting where we will hold our 2023-24 TDC Executive Board Elections. All current members of TDC & current members of MDP are eligible to run for a board seat & vote. We look forward to seeing you!

Education Subcommittee: Monthly Meeting

Friday, January 27th (6:00pm – 7:30pm)

The OCDP’s Education Subcommittee meets monthly on the fourth Friday at 6pm via Zoom. At this meeting, we will discuss confirming the mission statement and talking about goals and strategies over the next year. Please join us and feel free to invite others! Register at the Mobilize link above.

11th Congressional District Convention

Saturday, January 28th (12pm)

The purpose of this Convention shall be to elect the members to the convention committees and to consider resolutions and platform suggestions to be forwarded to the State Party before the 2023 Spring Convention on February 11, 2023. Please use the link above to register beforehand!

Michigan’s Precinct Delegate Swearing-In

Sunday, January 29th (4pm)

You are cordially invited to the swearing-in ceremony of Michigan’s Precinct Delegates on Sunday, January 29th at 4pm. Location will be emailed upon request. Please RSVP via Google Forms by Wednesday, January 25th. Contact Veronica Taylor at vtaylor305@gmail.com or MDP’s Grassroots Caucus at grassrootscaucusmi@gmail.com.

Women’s Rights Committee: Monthly Meeting

Monday, January 30th (7pm – 8:30pm)

Join the OCDP’s Women’s Rights Committee on the fourth Monday of every month at 7pm!

Communications Committee: Monthly Meeting

Monday, February 6th (6:30pm)

Join the OCDP’s Communications Committee on the first Monday of every month at 6:30pm!

Waterford Democratic Club: Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, February 8th (7pm)

Pontiac Mayor Tim Greimel will be a special guest speaker at this month’s meeting. All Waterford Democratic Club members, their families and friends are encouraged to join us!

Michigan Democratic Party: 2023 Spring Convention

Saturday, February 11th (9am – 5pm)

The Democratic Electors of the State of Michigan are hereby notified that by the direction of the Michigan Democratic State Central Committee, the 2023 Spring State Convention of the Michigan Democratic Party will be held at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, February 11, 2023. To read the entire Call to Convention and learn more about the day, visit here.

North Oakland Democratic Club: Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, February 15th (6:30pm)

Join the North Oakland Democratic Club at 313 Pizza Bar in Lake Orion on Wednesday, February 15th. State Representative Brenda Carter of the 53rd District will be joining us to share updates from Lansing.

SUBMIT EVENTS

2023-2024 Committee Sign-Up

According to the Oakland County Democratic Party Bylaws, we have several standing committees. If you are interested in getting involved with any of our committees, please sign up here!

Communications | Works to establish strategies and tactics for communicating via social media and with local newspapers. Political Organizing | Conducts and supports all candidate and organizing activities of OCDP through Precinct Delegate recruitment and allocation, voter registration and outreach, as well as candidate recruitment and screening. Rules & Bylaws | Serves as an advisory committee on matters pertaining to the rules and bylaws of the OCDP. Finance | Conducts fundraising activities and periodic reviews of how the budget is operating. Fundraising Resolutions | Receives and reviews proposed resolutions for study and recommendation. Membership | Recruits and retains OCDP members. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Ensures the OCDP represents and supports the broadest possible participation without discrimination on the grounds of actual or perceived bias through training programs, supporting activist groups, and identifying ways for the OCDP can improve its representation. Community Support | Supports all charitable and service activities of the OCDP by areas of need and community service activities that OCDP could promote, donate to, or participate in. Education Subcommittee Young Dems | Works to expand participation and involvement of young people in the Democratic Party and the electoral process. Women’s Rights | Ensures the OCDP represents and supports the broadest possible participation without discrimination on the grounds of actual or perceived bias through training programs, supporting women’s rights groups, and identifying ways the OCDP can improve its representation. LGBTQIA+ Rights | Ensures the OCDP represents and supports the broadest possible participation without discrimination on the grounds of actual or perceived bias through training programs, supporting LGBTQIA+ groups, and identifying ways the OCDP can improve its representation. African American | Ensures that more African American candidates are part of the political process in Oakland County, and work towards greater participation from African Americans in the OCDP through training, supporting African American Rights groups, and identifying ways the OCDP can improve its representation.