Members of these clubs are interested in political issues and are active in endorsing candidates for public office and in their political campaigns. Some clubs are oriented toward specific issues or groups; others draw members from certain geographic areas. Most clubs meet once a month and publish a monthly newsletter. Below is a list of active clubs chartered by the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee, their orientations, and contacts. Call the President/Chair for specific information about meetings, membership, dues, and activities.
To join one of our clubs or receive information from them about their activities and membership policies, fill out our Club Form.
For more information about which club is right for you, contact our Outreach Director at clubs AT sccdp.org.
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All Clubs
| Club | Main Contact |
| 21st Century Democratic Club | Peter Allen Club Website demcenturyclub AT sccdp.org |
| Avalanche Democratic Club | Linda Baxter Club Website avalaanche AT sccdp.org |
| Bangladeshi American Democratic Coalition A club for Bangladeshi Americans. |
Nasreen Rahim badc AT sccdp.org |
| Bay Area Indian American Democratic Club A club for Indian Americans who support the values of the Democratic Party. |
Rishi Kumar Club Website indianclub AT sccdp.org |
| Bay Area Iranian American Democrats Helping Iranian Americans become active in the Democratic Party. |
Sousan Manteghi-Safakish Club Website baiad AT sccdp.org |
| Bayshore Progressive Democrats | Margaret Okuzumi Club Website bayshore AT sccdp.org |
| Berryessa-North San Jose Democratic Club A club focused on the North San Jose, Berryessa, Alviso communities of San Jose. |
Allen Thiessen Club Website berryessa AT sccdp.org |
| City of Santa Clara Democrats | Jordan Nunes Club Website santaclaracity AT sccdp.org |
| D10 Democrats A group of committed Democrats who live in San Jose’s Council District 10. |
Brian O’Neill Club Website |
| DAWN (Democratic Activists for Women Now) DAWN is a grassroots democratic organization working to elect progressive, pro-choice women. |
Linda Alexander Club Website dawn at sccdp.org |
| Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley The Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley is an alliance in Silicon Valley, California dedicated to the issues brought forth by Gov. Howard Dean, M.D., his cause and his message of progressive, positive change. |
John Comiskey Club Website deanclub at sccdp.org |
| Democratic Club at the Villages This club limits its membership to Democrats living in the Villages complex in the Evergreen area of San Jose. |
Pam Kinsley, President Club Website villages at sccdp.org |
| Democratic Club of Sunnyvale A club for residents of the city of Sunnyvale. We are an active and welcoming group that promotes progressive, Democratic values and positions. Come join our activities such as precinct walking, movie night socials and other fun (and serious) events to build the Democratic political community in Sunnyvale. |
Mike Serrone Club Website |
| East San Jose Democrats | Juan Quinones Club Website eastsanjose AT sccdp.org |
| Milpitas Democratic Club A club focused on issues of importance to residents of Milpitas. |
Marsha Grilli Club Website milpitas AT sccdp.org |
| Peninsula Democratic Coalition The largest club in the county, this organization draws its membership from the north county area. This club plays a critical role in voter registration, precinct organization and operating the north county Democratic election headquarters. |
Zach Ross Club Website pdc at sccdp.org |
| Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club SVAPADC was founded in 1996 to foster member participation at all levels of the Democratic Party. Our goals are to unify and empower the Asian Pacific American (APA) communities; ensure fair representation of the APA’s interests; and educate and promote political participation. |
Mason Fong Club Website apa at sccdp.org |
| Silicon Valley Democratic Club A very active issue oriented club that features prominent elected officials and experts in various fields as speakers at monthly meetings. The club holds candidate forums and endorses Democrats for election in significant races. More information about the club is available at its website. |
Art Cohen, President Club Website siliconvalley at sccdp.org |
| Silicon Valley Latino Democratic Forum A venue for local Latinos to become active in the Democratic Party. |
Aimee Escobar Club Website svldf at sccdp.org |
| Silicon Valley Stonewall Democratic Club | Rick Infantino stonewall AT sccdp.org |
| Silicon Valley Working Blue Democratic Club | David Urhausen Club Website workingblue AT sccdp.org |
| Silicon Valley Young Democrats SVYD serves Democrats under 36 years old from throughout the Silicon Valley. We provide networking, social, and personal growth opportunities for young people dedicated to progressive ideals. |
Kathy Tran Club Website svyd at sccdp.org |
| South County Democratic Club Another geographic orientation, this time in the south county Morgan Hill-Gilroy area. |
Sousan Manteghi-Safakish Club Website southcounty at sccdp.org |
California Democratic Council
The CDC is the official statewide organization of grassroots Democratic clubs in California. CDC membership is open to any Democratic Club affiliated with its County Central Committee. AD Committees and Democratic Central Committees are also eligible to send representatives. A bottom-up organization, CDC policy is determined by vote of its delegates to its open Annual Convention and State Board meetings. Members of CDC-affiliated clubs may join statewide e-mail discussion groups and are also invited to lobby the State Legislature during our annual Lobby Day. Visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc-ca.org/.
California Young Democrats
CYD is the official statewide organization of Young Democrats clubs throughout California, representing Democrats between the ages of 14 and 35. The organization also includes all the college Democrat clubs as well. Check out their statewide website at http://www.youngdems.org
Santa Clara County Democratic Party 