The Wellstone Club - Who We Are
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Our Democratic club is named after the late U.S. Senator from Minnesota Paul Wellstone and his wife, Sheila Wellstone. They were tireless and effective organizers for peace, the environment, labor, campaign finance reform, and health care.
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The Wellstone Club's Mission
The Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club (WDRC) was founded in 2003. Many of the early members were longtime participants in the civil rights and peace movements. They believed that grassroots participation in the Democratic Party could renew the Party and achieve progressive aims, which remains our mission today. In keeping with America’s ideals of freedom and democracy, we:
We serve as a bridge between social justice movements and electoral and legislative politics.
- Advance an agenda of economic, racial, and social justice; environmental sustainability; and peace.
- Support and participate in grassroots initiatives that further these goals.
- Endorse and help to elect candidates who will represent these values in public office.
- Join in building a progressive majority in the United States.
We serve as a bridge between social justice movements and electoral and legislative politics.
The Wellstone Club's Leadership
The Coordinating Committee (CC) of the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club comprises the club's elected and appointed officers, representatives from the other committees, and at-large members. The CC usually meets on Zoom the first Monday of each month to oversee the club's business and plan club activities. Please use the website's Contact page if you wish to attend a CC meeting, or message the Wellstone Club's leaders on questions of concern.
Current Leaders of the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club:
- Soli Alpert - At-Large
- Avery Arbaugh - At-Large
- Judy Belcher - Treasurer
- Pam Boyle - PAC Treasurer
- Zippie Collins - EBCFA
- Pamela Drake - Oakland Organizing Coordinator
- Jonah Gottlieb - State Organizing Coordinator
- Kate Harrison - Berkeley Organizing Coordinator
- John Holme - Communications Coordinator, Admin Team
- Floyd Huen - BBBON
- Jack Kurzweil - Peace Committee
- Leslie Rose - Recording Secretary, Racial & Criminal Justice Committee, Admin Team
- Jane Scantlebury - EBCFA
- Ann Schwartz - Membership Coordinator, National Political Coordinator, Admin Team
- Sheryl Walton - BBBON
- David Weintraub - Education Committee, Admin Team