Calendar of Events

If you are a Precinct Committeeperson elected in the March 19th Primary, this meeting is for you. 

The Democratic Party of McHenry County will meet at 7:00 p.m., April 17th at McHenry County College in the Conference Center, on the upper level of the college. 

This meeting serves as the biennial County Convention, at which officers are elected to lead the party for a two-year term. Only precinct committeepersons elected at the March 19, 2024 primary are eligible to vote at this meeting. In accordance with the party's constitution, the positions to be elected at this meeting are:

• Chair
• Vice Chair
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• General Counsel

In addition, the members of each of the nine County Board Districts are to elect a District Chair, by assembling in a caucus after the officers are elected.

Nominating procedure

The nomination of any officer or district chair shall be made by nominating petition, signed by no less than three elected members of the Central Committee, designating the office sought and presented to the presiding officer of the County Convention. Officers shall be elected by a majority of the weighted vote of the elected members of the Central Committee present at the County Convention, and district chairs shall be elected by a majority of the weighted vote of the elected members of the Central Committee from their respective districts who are present at the County Convention.

The order of elections at the County Convention shall be county chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary, general counsel, and the district chairs in numerical order of their districts.

The nomination petitions can be found by clicking on the images below:

Upon adjournment, there will be refreshments, and a brief regular meeting of the Central Committee meeting will take place.

If you have any questions regarding the convention, please email Ruth at [email protected].

Let's Get Together!  McHenry County Democratic Women members...and their friends…are invited to a casual get-together to relax, discuss the issues, and socialize with friends.

It's on Thursday, April 18th, from 6 to 8pm, at Duke's Inferno, 11671 Catalpa Lane, Woodstock.

$10 Donation Requested | Free if you bring a friend!
Appetizers will be served | Cash Bar

Please RSVP at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mccdwsocial/
or tell us you're coming and pay at the door

Not a McCDW member? Become one when you RSVP!

Democracy is in Bluem
at the 2024 True Blue Dinner

Democracy is in BLUEm!  We cordially invite you to our annual fundraising event.

We will be celebrating our accomplishments and our growth with a special guest. We are excited to announce that the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, the Honorable Emanuel "Chris" Welch, will be giving our keynote address.

Socialize at a cocktail hour which includes a cash-only bar, hors d’oeuvres, and raffle. Shop the incredible silent auction baskets we have put together. Then enjoy a 3-course dinner followed by dessert and coffee. Sponsorships are also available - please contact Ruth at [email protected].

If you cannot attend, we will miss you. Follow us and make a donation.

This event regularly sells out so RSVP now! 

Volunteers are needed to help with the event and/or donate items for the silent auction. Sign up here.

Winning auction item bids will be processed for payment on-site at the end of the dinner. Checks are preferred, but credit card purchases are accepted.

We look forward to seeing you!

Evening program

• 6:00 p.m. — Registration and cocktails
• 6:45 p.m. — Seating for Dinner 
• 7:00 p.m. — Speakers and presentations
• 9:00 p.m. — Adjourn

Dinner Menu

Soup and salad, Chicken Marsala, rice pilaf, dessert and coffee. (Contact Cindy to request an alternate meal to address dietary restrictions at [email protected].) 

REMINDER:  The bar will be CASH ONLY. CHECK OR CASH is preferred for auction item purchases. 

Inaugural
Veteran's Committee Meeting

If you’re a veteran and a Democrat, we invite you to join the McHenry County Democrats' Veterans Committee, a new committee we have started to activate our local Vets.  Their first meeting is on Monday, April 23rd at 7pm at the DPMC Office.

Jesse Rojo will lead the discussion. He's chair of Illinois Veterans for Change, an organization dedicated to supporting Democratic military veterans running for all levels of office. We are getting ready for the November election, and ILV4C is working to create a statewide campaign targeting persuadable voters and showing them that Democrats are the true patriots and supporters of our military and Veterans.

Whether you are a veteran or interested in supporting veterans, join this outreach committee and find out how we can reclaim the word patriotism from extreme MAGA Republicans and protect our democracy.

Can't make the meeting? Sign up to find out about future meetings on our interest form.

The Democratic Party of McHenry County has adopted a mile along Ackman Road, between Randall Road on the east and Golf Course Road on the west.  We pick up the trash a few times per year, keeping our beautiful county clean, and besides the satisfaction of doing so, we get our name on a sign at a highly visible location on this heavily trafficked road.

So let's get outside and clean up our adopted mile in honor of Earth Day.

Details:

• Please park along Westport Ridge just north of Ackman. This intersection has a flashing crosswalk.
• Bring your own gloves - we’ll have some grabbers, safety vests and bags.
• Please watch this safety video before coming out to help. This serves as our training: https://youtu.be/rqo0iPQtXjs

Let's picnic in the park to support Brian Meyers, our Democratic candidate for county board in District 4.  Brian is a retired teacher and longtime soccer coach, and will be a great addition to the board. 

It's on Sunday April 28th, from noon to 2pm.  And it's a picnic - the whole family is welcome.  We'll have brats, soft drinks, and chips.  $20 or more suggested donation.  We'll be at the JC Shelter at Veterans Acres Park, just off the parking lot, at 431 Walkup Road, north of downtown Crystal Lake.

Follow Brian on Facebook, and contact him at [email protected].

Calling all elected and appointed PC's!  A special meeting is being called to fill vacancies on the ballot.

Nominations in vacancies occur when no Democrat files in the primary for a race. In this situation, our DPMC CC Constitution (which can be found on our website) requires that any candidate who wishes to be slated present their credentials to the Executive Board.  The Board then votes to make a recommendation to nominate to the Central Committee. All individuals recommended by the Executive Board for caucus shall appear before the Central Committee, whose members shall decide by a majority of the weighted vote who shall be nominated for office.

Following this procedure, the Executive Board has met and will make recommendations to the Central Committee for nomination.  A special meeting has been set for Tuesday, April 30th at 7:00pm for this purpose. At the start of the meeting, the Oath of Office will be administered to any elected or appointed PC's in attendance who require it.

Because a quorum is required, it is of the utmost importance that Precinct Committeepersons be in attendance at this meeting.  Please RSVP to let us know if we will achieve a quorum.

Soul food can be hard to find in McHenry County, so you won't want to miss our Candidates Meet n Greet at Tangie's Kitchen at noon on Sunday, May 5th.

Come on out and chat with Theresa Meshes, running for re-election to the county board in District 1; Kelli Wegener, current board member in District 5 and now running county-wide for Chair of the board; Mary Mahady, McHenry Township Assessor and running for State Representative in District 63; Rester Dogboe, our candidate for county board in District 3; and Brian Meyers, our candidate for county board in District 4.

Tangie's is the creation of our very own Tangie Taylor, "specializes in comfort food, BBQ, soul food, fried chicken, and burgers," and delivers.  It's got a full menu, and for this event we're planning some scrumptious samplers -- wings, mac n cheese, greens, cornbread, and more.

Tangie's is at 3106 Three Oaks Road in Cary, on the north side just east of Route 14.  See you there!

District 8 Roundtable Discussion
Chemung, Hartland, Dunham & Alden Townships &
City of Harvard

Wow, what a primary it was.  Come on out to debrief about the Harvard Fire and County mental health referendums. Join voters who share your values for some pizza and discussion about issues important to you.

Bring a friend!

When - May 6th, 2024 - 6:30-8:00 pm
Where - Bravos Pizza, 337 S Division, Hwy 14, Harvard

Please RSVP to attend.

Pat Lawlor, District 8 Chair

Districts 8 and 9
Roundtable Discussion with Marengo, Union and Rural Woodstock

Wow, what a primary it was !  Come on out, debrief about the 3 referendums that were on your ballot, and meet your Democratic candidates. Share a snack with voters who share your values. 

We are collecting wrapped candy for distribution at our summer parades - help the cause and bring a bag!

Please bring a friend. Know any Union members?  Bring them - unions are important supporters!

When:  May 7th, 2024 - 6:30-8:00 pm
Where:  Marengo-Union Library, 19714 East Grant Highway (Route 20), Marengo

Looking forward to seeing you,

Pat Lawlor, D8 Chair & Cathy Johnson, D9 Chair