Our club has a great history. As the oldest and largest Democratic club in West County, we have given voice to progressive Democrats for over 60 years. But we are not sitting on our laurels. We are looking to the next 60 years of Democratic activism. That is why our executive board will request a $500 increase to the club budget for the purpose of outreach to younger Democrats. It is the hope of the executive board that attracting younger Democrats to our club will help us to build upon the foundation that past and present members laid for us. It should also give our more seasoned members an opportunity to pass on their knowledge as they work side by side with the next generation of Democratic activists. Eventually, the executive board would like to have a designated seat for a Democrat aged 18 to 35. His or her primary responsibilities would include organizing and assisting with outreach to younger Democrats. Our club generally meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Our executive board generally meets on the Monday following our club meeting. This would be an unpaid volunteer position. Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to past president Hilary Crosby at homehilary@comcast.net.
CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN LEGACY, COMMUNITY CENTER, AUGUST 26
Again, that’s Saturday, August 26, 1 to 4 p.m. Save the date!
YVONNE M. STEFFEN PASSES AWAY
JULY 8 IN SAN FRANCISCO
With profound sadness we announce that Yvonne Marcelle Steffen, one of the most active and longest-serving members of our Club, passed away on July 8 at her home in San Francisco.
Yvonne had French and Swiss parents and her first language was French. She was a career teacher of French, at Stanford, at several high schools, and on military bases in France, Japan, and the US. Her most recent teaching position was at Hogan HS in Vallejo. Of course she was also a dedicated political activist, tireless member of the Sierra Club as well as the ECDC, and a campaign worker for both Clintons and for Tony Thurmond. Her commitment, in politics and in general, was exemplary.
On top of that and much more, she was a great believer in physical fitness, and a really good cook as many of our members can attest. We in the Club have missed her since she moved to San Francisco two years ago, and now she will be missed by many others.