What we are…
The Groton Democratic Town Committee is a local branch of the national Democratic Committee and is chartered by the Massachusetts Democratic Party. Groton Democratic Town Committee members also share the common vision of the Democratic Party principles and work in a variety of ways to support these principles. On specific issues and candidates, though, members typically have a variety of opinions. Membership consists of no more than thirty-five (35) voting members and an unlimited number of associate members. Members must be registered Democrats and residents of Groton. The committee members are elected every four years at the presidential primary. When vacancies occur, positions may be filled by a vote of the committee. People are welcome to participate as associate members or as “friends” of the committee.
Groton and Pepperell Democrats at the GLAD Annual Breakfast, October 28, 2007 - Photo by Jean Temple
What we do...
Groton Democratic Town Committee members and associates engage in the following activities:
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Work to support Democratic candidates at the regional, state, and national levels
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Encourage voter registration and participation in political events
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Sponsor debates on local, state, and national issues
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Bring speakers to the Groton area to discuss issues of interest to voters, such as at our most recent Friendraiser
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Coordinate volunteers who support Democratic candidates by:
- letter writing
- telephone calling
- sign holding
- distributing campaign literature
- fundraising
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Organizing caucuses through which Democratic voters in Groton elect delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention
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Sponsor an annual dinner for members, associates, friends and interested citizens
Our By-Laws were adopted on January 27, 2002.
While vigorously supporting Democratic candidates and causes on the State and National levels, we maintain a long tradition of keeping local offices and issues separate from party politics. Our Local Elections Policy was adopted on October 30, 2005.
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Of Special Interest... |
Tues. September 16, 2008 Next GDTC Meeting
Massachusetts State Primary Elections
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Sunday, July 27, 2008
4:00 pm at the Groton Legion Hall.
