The Democratic Women of Johnston County monthly meeting.
For April’s program, we will discuss public education in North Carolina. Please join us on April 17th and bring your experiences and knowledge to share as we find ways to protect public schools. Please invite others to join you. RSVP now by clicking here or the image below.
The Democratic Women of Johnston County monthly meeting.
For March’s program, we will learn where we stand with PROJECT 2025.
Click to go the Project 2025 Tracker
New RSVP date by Feb. 23rd. We are asking for a $5.00 donation to help with cost (not required to participate but greatly appreciated) To help with the costs of this program, click here.
Join the DWJC for Power of the Pen Postcard GOTV event Sept. 19th, at 6:30 pm in the JCDP Smithfield Office. You do not have to be a member to attend. Come meet some of our candidates
Join the DWJC as they host a Speed Dating with the Candidates event Aug. 15th, at 6:30 pm in the JCDP Smithfield Office. Please RSVP here or click the image. You do not have to be a member to attend. Come meet some of our candidates and let gets it done for them all in November.
Join DWJC, all of the affilated organizations, JCDP and other active Democrats at the JCDP-Smithfield Office as we continue Victory 2024 Kickoff week welcoming the NC Coordinated Campaign as we work to get our Democratic slate elected.
Parking will be limited. We encourage you to carpool. You may park along Fareway Dr and walk carefully across Whitley Dr. to the JCDP Smithfield Office.
“Fight for the things that you care about,
but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
During Women's History Month, the Democratic Women Johnston County are standing on the shoulders of all the women who have come before us to fight the good fight for the greater good of all.
You are invited to join us as we have a conversation about
what we envision the future to be after the 2024 election.
What do we want for ourselves and our families?
What do we want for our communities?
What do we want for the state of North Carolina?
What do we want for the nation as a whole?
What is it we care most about going into the future?
How do we have these conversations with others and encourage them to see the value in casting a ballot?
We will take those conversations as the basis to create Vision Boards putting it out into the universe to make it so!
This is a great way to meet others, have a few heartfelt conversations, and together create a vision for the future.
Bring a friend! All materials will be provided.(If you have a pair of scissors &/or old magazines that you can bring that would be appreciated -- but if not, we have plenty to share)
We are also collecting individually wrapped feminine hygiene products specifically pantiliners, mini and maxi pads for the WHOA Club.
Thursday March 21st, 6:30pm
1302 W. Market Street, Smithfield
Don't miss it! We look forward to seeing you!
If you want to come but don't drive at night, please let us know and we will connect you with someone who will be more than happy to bring you!!
Rides or Questions call Sarah Anderson @ 919-369-7423
For additional information and events check the
Events Page of the JCDP website jcdp.org/events
Join DWJC as we will welcome NCDP State Chair Anderson Clayton to our JCDP-Smithfield Office.
Join us for our September 21st. meeting to hear from Director Leigh Anne Price of the Johnston County Board of Elections.
Ms. Price will speak on the new election laws that will impact the upcoming municipal elections and the 2024 general elections - including the new voter identification requirements and the changes associated with absentee ballots. In addition, she will speak about how to become a precinct official for polling sites.
We must be informed voters so that we may in turn inform others. We must be prepared so that we can support and elect Democrats who will be on the ballot going forward.
We will also take a little time for some fun (with prizes) getting to know one another.
Let's fill up the JCDP Smithfield Office once again! We can't wait to see you on September 21st at 6:30 pm , JCDP Smithfield Office 1302 W. Market Street, Smithfield
Bring a friend!! Bring 2 friends!!
Join DWJC for the start of our new year with our new officers. We will welcome NCDP State Chair Anderson Clayton to our JCDP-Smithfield Office. Watch this spot for registration information and details. Pleased RSVP by clicking this link.
It's time for a potluck! This will be our last meeting until August, 2023 so let's get together for some great food. Bring your favorite dish to share... no matter what kind.
Before we eat, we will have a business meeting to elect new officers. Below is the recommended slate of DWJC Officers 2023-2025 to assume the duties of their offices on May 18, 2023:
President: Maureen McDonnell
1 st Vice President: Sarah Anderson
2 nd Vice President: LaNarda Williamson
3 rd Vice President: Robin Sinton
Secretary: Emily Burke
Treasurer: Denise Hall
We must achieve quorum in order to hold the election, so if you are unable to join us in person, (you will miss out on the great food) please sign up to join virtually. All voting members are needed!
Please click here to register! We hope to see you on Thursday, 5/18 @ 6:30PM.
Moms Demand Action is the nation’s largest grassroots volunteer network working to end gun violence, with more than 700 local groups across the country and a chapter in every state. Volunteers campaign for new, strong solutions to lax gun laws that jeopardize the safety of our families.
Our guest speaker will be Shannon Halbur, Local Group Leader and President of the Johnston County Chapter of
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
Shannon will speak to us about this organization and what they are doing to help end gun violence.
Just this week we hear on the news about four people killed and nine people injured at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky. It is becoming too common place to hear about school shootings! It is time that something is done. How can we help? What can we do in Johnston County?
The zoom link will be emailed to registrants on Wednesday, 3/15.
The Democratic Women of Johnston Couny are looking for those who want to defend a woman’s right to choose!!
We are holding two postcards events to be sent to our County and District Legislators! Our voices need to be heard as we are ONE seat away from a super majority. This means if NC loses ONE pro choice seat the legislature can overturn Coopers veto of HB 453, a pro-life bill that Cooper has ALREADY vetoed.
Please join us in letting our Legislators know WE ARE THE MAJORITY!!!
This Saturday event will be held at a private address in Flowers. Address will be given after signing up.
Click here to sign up and help make a difference!
Look forward to seeing you!
The Democratic Women of Johnston Couny are looking for those who want to defend a woman’s right to choose!!
We are holding two postcards events to be sent to our County and District Legislators! Our voices need to be heard as we are ONE seat away from a super majority. This means if NC loses ONE pro choice seat the legislature can overturn Coopers veto of HB 453, a pro-life bill that Cooper has ALREADY vetoed.
Please join us in letting our Legislators know WE ARE THE MAJORITY!!!
Click here to sign up and help make a difference!
Look forward to seeing you!
70% of Americans want to uphold our fundamental right for life-saving health care. If this draft decision stands, that right will rely on our elected officials at all levels of government. There is only one way to ensure everyone has the right to make their own health care decisions – elect Democrats.
Our program for this meeting will be guest speaker Lynne Walter, MSW, Advocacy and Organizing Manager for Pro-Choice NC. Lynne will speak on what effect the reversal of Roe V. Wade will have for women and what we can do going forward. She will be available for questions.
We will also have a video presentation from Jillian Riley, MSW, NC Director of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. She recently spoke at a meeting for our state county chairs. She has kindly agreed for us to share this with you.
We will have this month’s meeting virtually in order to allow as many participants as possible. Please register here for our meeting to hear this most informative presentation! The zoom link will be emailed the day before the meeting.
We will also announce the winner of our Pet Photo Contest. If you have not yet voted, please click on this link and vote for that favorite pet!! First prize is a professional pet photo shoot by our own member, Michelle Strickland.
Please plan to join us!
Look forward to seeing you!
Lynne Walter, MSW
Sec. Elaine Marshall
Judge Lucy Inman
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley
March is Women’s History Month! What better way to spotlight women and the roles that they have had in our recent history than to have three of the strongest women in our state as guest speakers. We are so excited to announce that we will have NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, Judge Lucy Inman and Chief Justice Cheri Beasley with us!
Please plan to join us!
Click here to register. The zoom link will be sent the day prior to the meeting.
We are thrilled to have Patsy Robertson, DWJC Secretary, host a presentation in recognition of Black History Month!
The presentation includes introductions to a unique group of women whose contributions have historical value and significant implications for a future we can only imagine. These women dreamed what most of us would consider impossible dreams despite discrimination, adversity, and prejudice. Yet, the presentation demonstrates that regardless of the circumstances, nothing is impossible if you believe in yourself!
Click here to register. The zoom link will be sent the day prior to the meeting.
We will begin 2022 with another virtual meeting. Unfortunately with the current uptick in Covid numbers, we do not feel it is safe to our members to hold this meeting in person.
We are excited to have Leigh Anne Price, Director of the Johnston County Board of Elections, as one of our guest speakers. She will update us on the changes for JoCo voters due to the new redistricting maps and what the BOE will be doing to prepare for these changes.
We also will have Buddy Norton, NCDP Deputy Director for Voter Protection. Buddy will be giving us information on the upcoming plan with NCDP to handle voter protection as well as the plan for volunteers to help with the many tasks at hand.
Please plan to join us!
Click here to register. If you have questions for our speakers, you can submit those on this form with registration. The zoom link will be sent the day prior to the meeting.
We had a great turnout in April at our first Zoom meeting. We hope to have even more join for May. We will be discussing the details of two projects for the upcoming weeks. These are the results of our discussions in April and we are excited to get these underway!
Join us for our second virtual meeting on Thursday, 5/21, @ 6:30pm. Please RSVP via this link. If you will attend, an email will be sent within two days of the meeting. The Zoom link to join online or a phone number to call will be included at that time.
LOCATION
JCDP - Smithfield Office
1302 W. Market Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-938-8190
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19. We will update information when it becomes available!
The Democratic Women of Johnston County will be hosting the annual meeting of Region 8 - Democratic Women of NC. We are excited to host this event and have all the counties of Region 8 in attendance.
Region 8 consists of these 9 counties:
Edgecombe Greene Harnett Johnston Lenoir Nash Pitt Wayne Wilson
We hope that everyone is doing well! These are interesting times to say the least! In an effort to still get together and engage, we will be hosting our first Zoom video conference meeting. We hope you will plan to join us. We need your ideas and input for upcoming meetings and projects!
Please RSVP through the link below. You will be sent an invitation link to the Zoom meeting in the coming days.
NEW LOCATION
JCDP - Smithfield Office
1302 W. Market Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-938-8190
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECASTED FOR THURSDAY WE WILL CANCEL THE JANUARY MEETING! LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN MARCH!
For our meeting in February, we will have four of the Democratic candidates for the Johnston County Board of Education in attendance. Each will introduce themselves and tell us about their plans/goals for the BOE once elected.
Please plan to join us for this meeting! We are quickly approaching the NC Primary scheduled for Tuesday, March 3rd. This will be a great opportunity to meet these candidates and speak to them one-on-one. Look forward to seeing you there!
Location
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
218 South 2nd Street | Smithfield, NC, 27577
Let’s get the New Year started with a bang! We will have as guest speakers for this meeting the following candidates:
Ron Newton, Candidate for Lt. Governor
Dimple Ajmera, Candidate for NC Treasurer
Please plan to join us for this meeting! We are quickly approaching the NC Primary scheduled for Tuesday, March 3rd. This will be a great opportunity to meet these candidates and speak to them one-on-one. Look forward to seeing you there!
Please plan to join us for our Friendsgiving meeting! This was a favorite last year, so please bring a dish to share as we celebrate the season of giving and friends!
Our guest speakers will be:
Elaine Marshall
NC Secretary of State
Beth Wood
NC State Auditor
Sen. Erica Smith
Candidate NC Senate
They each will be speaking and will be available for questions from you.
Please plan to come participate in this special meal (bring a favorite dish) and welcome these candidates to Johnston County! Invite your neighbors and friends to come along!
