What is a Democratic Club?

Democratic clubs are a key part of the Democratic party organization.  Clubs are a direct link between the party and community members, promoting participation in activities like voter engagement and Get Out the Vote campaigns.  Through meetings and events, they provide forums for local candidates to speak to their constituents and gain their support.

Democratic clubs are part of a larger party structure, which includes county and state organizations. 

The Rocky River Democratic Club

The mission of the Rocky River Democratic Club is to build a strong, engaged community that supports the values of the Democratic Party and helps advance its endorsed candidates in local, county, state and national elections.  We do this in three ways:

  • We serve as a helpful resource, providing information and actionable ways to promote Democratic Party values and defend challenges to them.
  • We provide support to civic and community organizations that share these Democratic values.
  • We sponsor community events to promote and educate its members on relevant and timely issues. 

Our monthly club meetings provide an opportunity to meet fellow residents who share a common belief in sound, responsible government. For more information on upcoming meetings and events, check out our Calendar page.

Join us as we move forward together. Click on the button below for the online membership form, or sign up at the next meeting.

Club Officers

President: Nick Bitz

Vice President: Dave Cimperman

Treasurer: Sue Gifford

Corresponding Secretary: Christina Morris

Recording Secretary: Erin King

Webmaster: Chris Baran

Rocky River Executive Committee (Elected and Appointed)

Katie Abell

Jeanne P. Gallagher

Melissa Holman

Lisa Majeski

Michael W. O’Neil

Holly Pangrace

Patricia A. Sharkey

Mark A. Szabo

Elizabeth Gerstenhaber

Rick Hatala

Mike O’Malley

Mike O’Shea

Timothy Smith

Katie Timmons

Rocky River Precinct Leaders

1A   John Zuercher
1 B   Mike O’Shea
1 C   Russ Carson
1 D   Jill Winegardner
2 A   Katie Abell
2 B   Kim Cook
2 C   Heather Dukes-Murray
2 D   Maureen Devito
3 A   Jeanne Gallagher
3 B   Michael O’Neil
3 C   Patrick O’Connor
3 D   Holly Pangrace
4 A   Mark Szabo
4 B   Melissa Holman
4 C   Lisa Majeski
4 D   Patricia A. Sharkey

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