Executive Committee
This committee comprises the officers of the Club, as well as the immediate past president, the municipal chairperson of the Franklin Township Democratic Party, and the webmaster of the Club.
The members execute the following responsibilities:
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meet on a regular basis to discuss/determine the mission of the Club
schedule Club programs and events that enhance the Club’s mission
Digital Media & Communication Committee
This committee manages the Club’s website and social media accounts, aiming to share information and news with the public that will attract members to the Club and communicate information about Democratic issues and values. Members are responsible for:
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recommending enhancements to the content of the Club's website
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writing text for website
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suggesting and writing text for the Facebook and Instagram pages
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researching/identifying images that can be used on the social media pages; taking photos when needed
Length of term for members: 2 years, or longer
Co-chairs Deana Luchs & Jocelyn Thomas
Program Committee
This committee recommends the themes and speakers for the Club meetings. Members do the following:
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· Discuss and recommend to the Executive Committee ideas about programs and
possible speakers that will interest Club members and enhance the Club’s mission
· Contact potential speakers and arrange for their presentations at Club meetings
· Ensure appropriate equipment is working and available for presentations, as needed
· Provide water and other supplies to program speakers, as needed
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Co-chairpersons: Bernadette Maher and Mike Dougherty
Bylaws Committee
This ad hoc committee assures that the rules and guidelines of the JFK Club are appropriate, comprehensive, and current. Responsibilities of members include:
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reviewing bylaws for clarity
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proposing amendments to the bylaws for consideration by the Executive Committee and a vote by Club members
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writing amendments to the Club’s bylaws, as needed
Length of membership: one year
Special Events Committee
These committees organize events sponsored by the JFK Club and the Municipal Democratic Committee, and assist those in which JFK Club members participate (such as the Franklin Day Festival, National Night Out, Franklin Township holiday parades, Franklin Democrats Picnic and Holiday Party).
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Responsibilities of members include:
· Marching in parade, carrying banners/signs and wearing clothing that identifies the group as the JFK Democratic Club
· Representing the Club at various Franklin Township events to help increase the Club’s visibility
· Working at the annual Dan Glicklich Memorial Picnic (e.g., general initial set-up, staffing the welcome table, clean-up)
Chairpersons assigned as needed
Elections Committee
This committee works to publicize and get elected the Democratic candidates in Franklin Township as well as those running for office in Somerset County, the New Jersey Legislature, and for New Jersey governor.
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At the discretion of the Franklin campaign chair, members work on the following initiatives, as well as others as needed:
· Registering new voters
· Canvassing (going door-to-door with campaign literature)
· Phone banking (calling Democrats to remind them to vote)
· Distributing Vote by Mail applications and working on other initiatives as needed
Chair: Rich Rodgers
Vice Chair: Robert Scardapane
Membership Committee
This committee works to increase the membership of the Club as well as to maintain the interest of current members.
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Responsibilities include:​
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· Talking with passers-by to interest people in joining, at events where the Club participates
· Welcoming and introducing new members to the Club at their first meeting
· Producing marketing materials that increase visibility of the Club (such as pamphlets, shirts)
· Suggesting to the Communications Committee publicity ideas that will help attract new people to the Club
· Assisting at the sign-in table of each general membership meeting
· Developing other ideas for attracting new members
Chairperson: Tara Brennan