We are the Johnson County Democratic Women, North and South

We are sister organizations, working together to engage women in politics and help get Democrats in Johnson County elected.

North Monthly Meeting

Thursday May 4, 2023

Come at 6:00 to socialize or at 6:30 for the meeting.

Join us at the JoCo Dems office.

Jennifer Brown is a retired veterinarian and mother of two in Prairie Village, KS. She has been lobbying Congress on the climate and a member of Citizens’ Climate Lobby since 2011, and has been leading the KCKS CCL group since 2017. She will talk to us about Citizens’ Climate Lobby in general and specific bills they have helped pass in Congress, and bills they are working on.

South ZOOM Meeting

Thursday May 18 , 2023

Come at 6:00 to socialize or at 6:30 for the meeting.

This meeting is hybrid. Either join us at Minsky’s on Ridgeview or on Zoom.

Rep. Mari-Lynn Poskin will be giving us a recap of the legislative session.

There are several bills that Governor Kelly has vetoed ranging across a number of controversial topics – from mail-in ballots and transgender issues to food assistance restrictions and flat tax fights – lawmakers just got through with the Veto Session and Mari-Lynn will be discussing/dissecting and explaining how you can help.

A Note from the KFDW CD3 New Director, Cassie Woolworth

I’m grateful for KFDW and for CD3 electing me, Director. I could not be prouder of what we accomplished last year. Yes, some losses, but even then, we moved the needle. I’m looking forward to carrying the torch to ignite a majority Democratic Senate and House with inclusivity and diversity. – Cassie

Kansas Federation of Democratic Women Annual Convention

The women of CD3 had their convention April 21 & 22 and we had a blast! Saturday provided a changing of the guard – congratulations to Tanya Shyrock as she assumes the role of KFDW President. Filling Candace Ayers’ shoes is going to be quite the job!

We learned about Campaign Financing, Diversity, Social Media and its impact, and how to become a Precinct Leader, and had an engaging discussion with our congressional panelists centering on reproductive freedom. We visited with Gail Buckner, our National Federation President and capped off the evening with a conversation with the Co-Chair of the Pro-Choice caucus, Rep Diana DeGette.

Many thanks to our Silent Auction donors, thanks to the volunteers who stepped up to assist and many, many thanks to all our speakers and panelists – it was a wonderful and informative weekend – I look forward to what we can accomplish together this year to stem the tide of fascism.

Special thank you to Meg Schimmels, who did a phenomenal job with the silent auction!

The new KFDW CD3 Executive Board includes: Cassie Woolworth, District Director; Becca Peck, Vice Director; Kat Hooley-Lickteig, Secretary; and Carol Shimeall, Treasurer

UPDATE: Donkey Derby Fundraiser

Unfortunately, the Donkey Derby Fundraiser has been cancelled.

Please join us at Flip It Blue in July for our next fundraiser!

Flip it Blue Annual Fundraiser

Flip it Blue is BACK at Sar-Ko-Par Park!

Join us for a family friendly fundraiser!

July 15, 2023 from 4-8pm at Sar-Ko-Par

Purchase your tickets here!

About Us

Johnson County Democratic Women North and South are part of the Kansas Federation of Democratic Women, which is part of the National Federation of Democratic Women.

Our mission is to empower women to run for office and to support the election of like-minded Democrats to state and local office. We do this through education and training, but especially through donations to qualified candidates. Your financial donation to either of our organizations will go directly to Democratic candidates running in Johnson County.

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JCDW North

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Check out the Johnson County Democratic Party Event Calendar for more ways to get involved this month!