VOLUNTEER!

Chair- Kim Gibson

Communities are stronger and healthier when their members, from diverse backgrounds and from differing points of view, participate in the decision and policy-making that shape their towns, counties, and state. The intent of this workgroup is to research and establish opportunities and forums to promote civic education, discussions, and events to empower community advocacy and accelerate change. We, as Democrats, support creating a non-partisan conduit to serve this purpose.

Co-chairs - Andrea Martens and

Colleen Taylor

Focuses on advocacy and education in all areas of civil and political rights including concern for voter protection and non-partisan redistricting.

Co-chairs - Andrea Martens ​and

Colleen Taylor

Focuses on environmental and energy policy. Plans and presents educational and action events supporting science-based policy and good stewardship of our natural environment. Coordinates with other environmentally responsible groups. Advocates sound policy through various media.

Chair - Melissa Wiedenfeld

Education and advocacy for compassionate health care and protection of the gains made possible by the Affordable Care Act. Firearms Policy

Chair - Kathy Kadilak

Defining a vision: To safeguard and expand women's rights and liberties. Education and advocacy focused on reproductive autonomy, gender equality, equal pay, family leave, and the election of local, State, and National representatives who are committed to progressive policies in these areas.

Chair - Conway Porter 

Engages in education and advocacy for responsible firearms policy and related public safety issues.

Chair - Barbara Amster

Focuses on legislative advocacy in all areas of political and human concern at the state and nation levels. Identifies issues and makes use of letter writing, calls, and media to influence legislation.

Chair - Whitney Petrilli 

Organizes participation in community events such as the County Fair, Old Town Warrenton Spring Festival, and other events within Fauquier County.

Secretary and Chair - Nancy Treusch 

Assists the Secretary in maintaining, verifying and updating committee records. This work is critical to our effective operation and outreach to voters.

Chair - Virginia C. Asciolla

Through the use of print and electronic media, the Communications Committee disseminates information and the message of the Democratic party. Volunteers with skills and experience in the use of Twitter, Facebook, and other web-based communications are needed.

Chair - Whitney Petrilli 

Organizes social events for the committee such as our annual holiday party and periodic luncheon, happy hour and dinner gatherings.

Chair - David Wiedenfeld  

Organizes our participation in Warrenton First Friday events.

Co-chairs - Kathy Marmet and Kim Gibson

The Commonwealth Dinner is the committee's major annual fundraising event.

It features state leaders and requires many hands over a focused period of time.

Chair - David Wiedenfeld

Outreach to and work with the Latino/Hispanic community.