Join us for our club picnic. We will be in Berkley this year, at Bacon Park. The park has a playground, a shelter and a port-a-potty. Dinner and water will be provided as you listen to our invited local electeds and candidates.
Volunteers are needed. Please email demsofsoc@gmail.org to sign up to help.
Sign up here to attend!
Presented by the Friends of Oak Park Library, learn more about the history of Oak Park with author Jack Lessenberry as he discusses his book, “Oak Park Rise and Rebirth: The Story of a unique Detroit suburb.” Books will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go to the Friends of the Oak Park Library. Registration is required.
This event is free to all Oakland County Democrats, with lunch provided for those who RSVP. It’s our chance to gather, recharge and connect with fellow Democrats—including elected officials and candidates who will be joining us to speak.
Enjoy:
Delicious food
Guided nature walks
Family-friendly activities and crafts
A chance to meet other members and Democratic leaders
Get ready to hit the greens for a great cause! Join us for the OCDP Inaugural Golf Outing — a day of fun, food and fellowship, all in support of Democratic victories across Oakland County.
Golfer tickets include 18-hole scramble with cart; breakfast, lunch, and drink tickets; post-round reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, awards, and program remarks. So gather your foursome or come solo and we’ll create one for you.
Become a Sponsor and support OCDP while promoting your organization! Multiple packages available.
For further details, or to register or sponsor, click here. Spectator, non-golfer tickets are available for a post-scramble reception to begin at approximately 3 p.m. Don’t miss the fun!
Join your fellow Michigan Democrats from all over the 11th Congressional District as we gather our Big Tent under the Hilltop Pavillion at Hess-Hathaway Park in Waterford! Grilled burgers, hot dogs (beef and veggie), sides and soft drinks will be served. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
RSVP here.
Representative Price will be joined by a special guest for her next Community Conversation. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will be joining her to discuss current events, share updates from Lansing, and answer any questions community members may have about Real ID and other issues.
Space is limited so in-person attendees must first secure a free ticket through Eventbrite. If you are unable to join in person, you can also connect virtually by registering through Zoom. Finally, all participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance using this form.
We will be sponsoring a blood drive and need volunteers for the check-in desk. Please email demsofsoc.org to sign up for a shift.
To schedule an appointment to donate blood, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: oakparkcc or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.
Click here for a downloadable flyer with additional details.
Join us for our July club meeting. Stay tuned for details.
Join us for a private opening at the Resistance Works art show at Articipate Gallery in Berkley. $10 donation to DSOC for entry. Purchase your ticket here. In addition to the donations for the private opening, we will be receiving 10% of all sales for the duration of the show. If you can’t make the opening, come on out at some other time during the show. The show runs from July 13 - August 22.
If you or someone you know is an artist and would like to submit a piece, fill out an entry here. If you have any questions, contact Deb Kobayashi.
Join the Social Justice Ministry of John Wesley Church-Southfield in the upcoming ACLU presentation, "Understanding & Engaging Elected Officials.” There will be a deep dive on civics, including how decisions are made at each level of our state government. Key tactics on having effective conversations with elected officials that can drive change will be shared.
For more information, contact Glenda Stainback.
Please join Rep. Natalie Price for a Community Conversation. She will be joined by Oakland County’s Chief of Older Adult Services, Former Rep. Jim Ellison,for a conversation on resources for older adults in Oakland County.
We will have a booth at Berkley Pride and need volunteers for staffing the booth, setting up and tearing down. Please email demsofsoc@gmail.com to sign up for a shift.
Huntington Woods will be holding its Juneteenth celebration in the parking lot at the Gillham Recreation Center.
We will have a table at the Oak Park Juneteenth celebration and we need volunteers. If you can sign up for a shift, please email demsofsoc@gmail.com.
Volunteer at Forgotten Harvest! This is a wonderful opportunity to help our community. Email demsofsoc@gmail.com to volunteer.
Raise a glass with the OCDP as they honor the powerful men shaping Oakland County through leadership, mentorship and community advocacy. This is the second event in the OCDP Leadership Series. In March, women were celebrated at the Denim, Pearls & Wine event, and now men are being honored just in time for Father’s Day on the 15th.
Ticket sales end May 31. RSVP here.
Please join the Michigan Democratic Party, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Chair Curtis Hertel, guest speaker Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and elected leaders from across the state for the 2025 Legacy Dinner.
Please visit the MDP website for information and to purchase your tickets.
MDP Senior Caucus will be hosting a “Learn Over Zoom” event to talk about Social Security funding and the threats facing it at the national level! Register in advance for this meeting here.
Join Democratic women from across Michigan for the 37th annual Women’s Caucus Luncheon. The keynote speaker will be Ken Martin, the new chair of the DNC. We look forward to hearing from him. Michigan is a critical state for Democrats this year and next year and we must keep it blue! Seats are limited, so reserve yours as soon as possible. Individual tickets are $75; tables are $750. Click here for detailed information.
Please join us for our May club meeting. We will be joined by Commissioner Charlie Cavell. He will speak about Fund MI Future. We'll also hear important updates from our elected officials and explore new ways to take action and get involved in our community. Let’s come together, get informed, and get fired up!
Join the Oakland County Democratic Party for their May meeting in Southfield.
Join Fems for Dems for a comedy roast with a lineup of comedians who will take the mic to roast the absurd, the outrageous and the downright dystopian. In times like these, laughter might be our best defense.
New MDP Chair Curtis Hertel will be the special guest.
Doors open at 6 p.m.; the show starts at 6:30. There will be a VIP reception after the show at 8:15.
$50 general admission; $100 VIP
Join Rep Natalie Price with Special Guest Jocelyn Benson and Many Other Purposeful Warriors in Support of Securing Democratic Majorities in the State House and Senate
All contributions to the Price Majority Fund will support Democratic state house and senate candidates. Donate today in support of the candidates who will defend our values!
RSVP here.
Please join us for our April club meeting. Stay tuned for speakers. Click here to RSVP to attend the meeting in person and here to join by Zoom.
Join the host committee, including our own Nina Abrams, and Gov. Whitmer at a fundraiser in Ferndale to support the governor’s Fight Like Hell PAC.
Launched in 2023, Fight Like Hell PAC is a nationwide movement led by Gov. Whitmer to defend working people, focus on the kitchen table issues and protect our most fundamental freedoms.
RSVP online at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2025oaklandcounty or to Mia Davidson at mia@fightlikehellpac.org. The location will be shared 48 hours ahead of the event after you RSVP.
Please join us for our March club meeting. We will hear from the new chair of the Oakland County Democratic Party (OCDP), former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence.
Come dressed in your finest denim and pearls as the Oakland County Democratic Party highlights the incredible women who have made an impact in leadership and continue to pave the way for future generations. Enjoy a delicious brunch at a woman-owned restaurant while celebrating the power and resilience of women in leadership!
Purchase tickets at Oakland County Democratic Party (MI - Federal) — Donate via ActBlue. March 1 is the last date to purchase tickets. Questions? Contact Paige Holstine, Director of Operations at staff@ocdp.org or 248.972.6400.
Nominations are open for three prestigious awards: The Rising Young Woman Award, Exemplary Woman in Labor Force Award, and The Luminary Woman of Service Award. If you’d like to nominate someone for an award, click here.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: UNFORTUNATELY, THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL AND NO FURTHER SIGN-UPS ARE BEING TAKEN.
U.S. Congresswoman Haley Stevens is hosting a town hall. She will be joined by State Senator Jeremy Moss and Oakland County Commissioner Brendan Johnson.
This event is free and open to the public; however, pre-registration is required at https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdX1vIAB9uzd.../viewform. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first served basis. Seating priority will be given to MI-11 constituents.
Congresswoman Stevens looks forward to seeing you and taking your questions!
Join us at the Michigan Democratic Party's 2025 Spring Convention. Constituency group caucuses will meet in the morning. All 13 congressional districts will caucus at 1 p.m. to elect new leadership, as well as members to the State Central Committee. We'll also elect a Chair and two Vice-Chairs to serve the State Central Committee. The convention itself will begin at 3 p.m.
You must have been a member of the MDP by January 23 in order to be eligible to vote at the convention. Precinct delegates, Democratic nominees and Democratic Elected Officials can register the day of the convention. The credentialing window will open on February 19 and this process will be handled through the VOATZ app.
More information about the upcoming State Convention can be found here.
Please join us for our February club meeting. We will hear from the two candidates for MDP char, Curtis Hertel and Al Williams. RSVP here. For a Zoom link if you cannot attend in person, register in advance here.
Monthly communications committee meeting. We will decide on a regular meeting date and whether to meet in person or virtually at this meeting. For information, contact Rachel Karp at rachelrkarp@yahoo.com
The Michigan Democratic Party is holding its 2025 Spring Convention on February 22, 2025. The Oakland County convention will be held in advance of the statewide meeting to elect Oakland County members to the state committees [Resolutions, Rules, Credentials] and to consider resolutions to be forwarded to the state party.
Registration will begin in person at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 10:00 a.m. Registration will close promptly at 10:00 a.m. You must be in line by 10:00 a.m. The convention will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Your MDP membership must have been renewed by January 9, 2025, in order to be eligible to vote at the county convention.*
*Precinct Delegates, Democratic elected officials and Democratic nominees to partisan offices residing in Oakland County may become members at the county convention.
The Club Executive Board meets via Zoom the first Thursday of each month.
Please join us for our first monthly club meeting of the new year. At this month’s meeting we will elect our new slate of officers:
Chair: Gary Shea
Vice Chair: Glenda Stainback
Vice Chair: Mary Ann Fontana
Secretary: Roz Shindler
Communications Officer: Rachel Karp
Treasurer: Heidi Coffman
OP Trustee: Zakiya Hollifield
HW Trustee: Laurie Lisi
Berkley Trustee: Brian Burnett
ROT Trustee: Dena Respress
OCDP Executive Committee:
Sharon Baseman
Mary Ann Fontana
Glenda Stainback
Cheryl Green
Wanda Anderson
Jessica Lumbreras
Gary Shea
Jeff Jenks
