More about us…
we are:
POSITIVE
PROGRESSIVE
POWERFUL
“A woman is like a tea bag:
you can’t tell how strong she is
until you put her in hot water.”Eleanor Roosevelt
Our Mission
We seek to involve women in the political process and to encourage and guide candidates as they focus on Democratic values in the State of Florida and across the United States.
We work to register voters among Democratic-oriented US citizens.
We are a grassroots network that is open, inclusive and accessible to everyone.
We provide education opportunities to our members and the public regarding important and critical local, state and national issues through speakers knowledgeable in these issue areas.
We support and coordinate with the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida in its policies and activities and actively support the formation of new clubs in North Central Florida.
Our Goal
The Democratic Women’s Club of Florida strives to build a bench of Florida Democratic Party leaders and elected officials. We strive to be positive, progressive and prepared to win elections.
The DWCF holds candidate training sessions for those considering running for office and those who want to help the campaigns. See dwcf.org/candidate –training.
The Alachua County Democratic Party has been a leader in candidate training and mentoring.
The Hon. Yvonne Hayes Hinson State Representative, District 21
Our History
The predecessor organization of the Democratic Women’s Club is the Women’s City Club of New York, founded in 1915 by a powerful group of women, including Eleanor Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt was the First Lady of New York State at the time.
In its early years, the club focused on “the women’s right to vote, promoting access to birth control, and lobbying for female admission to established centers of learning.” From this beginning over 100 years ago, Democratic Women’s Clubs have organized across the country.
The Democratic Women’s Club of Florida formed on May 24, 1956, the day Eleanor Roosevelt chose as Democratic Women’s Day. There are over 50 affiliated clubs in Florida, all working to expand their membership and influence.
As a DWCAC member,
you will belong to a community of like-minded women and men
working for justice, fairness, equality
and environmental responsibility in our state and country.
We strive to create opportunities to make a difference:
Attend DWC Florida conventions, hear expert speakers, visit legislators in Tallahassee
and attend educational workshops; develop political skills; participate in Democratic candidate election campaigns;
be part of a friendly, dynamic group that cares about our future.
Our general membership meeting is at 11:30 AM on the third Monday of the month
(except December and January) at Congregation B’nai Israel at 3830 NW 16th Blvd.
Lunch is offered for a donation of $10 or bring your own.
The Executive Board meets the first Monday of the month at noon
the DEC office at 901 NW 8th Avenue, or by Zoom as announced.
The DWCAC is a member of DWCF.org
The Democratic Women's Club of Florida has local clubs throughout the 67 counties in Florida. Since the 1950's, DWCF has been bringing Democratic women together to share information on issues, support Democratic candidates, and increase voter registration.