We invite all members to join a committee. As a member of a committee, you can take a leading role, or work on small projects here and there, depending on your schedule and availability. We have something for everyone!
Once the committees are formed for each TDW Ellis County term, the committee members will select a chair and a vice-chair. Alternatively, the President has the authority to appoint the chair. As a group, you will be responsible for each other and for carrying out the functions of your committee.
And, the most fun -- joining a committee is how you get to know other members!
The Community Outreach Committee organizes service opportunities with community-based non-profit organizations in Ellis County. This gives TDW members an opportunity to give back to the communities in which they live and work. By working together, the Committee believes that the combined volunteer effort of all Democrats can have a great impact on the world around us, while bringing the members and our communities closer together.
Past events have included:
- Hope Clinic: Baby Shower for expectant mothers
- Helping Hands of Ennis: Food drive
- North Ellis County Outreach: Food drive
- Texas Baptist Children’s Home: Toy drive at Christmas
Julie Mendenhall, Chair
Nancy Post
Carol Young
The Program Committee recruits speakers to help us learn more about our local, state and national government and other issues that affect us.
Lynda Begnaud, Chair
Barbara Fudge
Mary Lou Shipley
Carol Young
The Public Relations Committee works with the ECD to keep the public informed about the presence and the work of the local Democratic organization.
The Scholarship Committee – The Scholarship Committee oversees the selection and distribution of the annual scholarship(s.) The committee solicits applications from seniors at Ellis County high schools and makes decisions on the applicants’ responses.
Vivian Gibson, Chair
Lynda Begnaud
Helen Brock
Rebecca Cockerham
Voter Registration – The Voter Registration Committee provides people to register voters in the high schools and works with ECD to offer voter registration training and voter registration opportunities.
Lynda Begnaud
Mary Brooks
Nancy Post
The Fundraising Committee raises funds to support Democratic candidates, to fund scholarships for students of Ellis County and to support the work of the TDW-EC and the Texas Democratic Party.
Nancy Post, Chair
Lynda Begnaud
Rebecca Cockerham
Mary Lou Shipley
Refreshments - The Refreshments Committee brings snacks for each meeting and facilitates social time for our members.
Carol Young, Chair
Nancy Post
Mary Lou Shipley
We have lots of wonderful opportunities to serve our community through the TDW-EC. Please find a committee that you would like to participate in and volunteer! Contact Nancy Post, ntposttx@gmail.com or the committee chair.