Committees
It is the committees' obligation to define the ways and means of achieving their purpose and responsibilities. Each is to choose their chair and co-chair, and to use the Officer Member as a resource. It is also their responsibility to establish when and how often they will meet. The committee chair or co-chair will report any activities or achievements of the group at the following MCDP meeting.
Standing Committees
Membership Committee: (Members: Patsy Petty, Steve Markel, Ben Gillette, Krystal Kauffman)
Purpose: To retain and to grow membership in the State and County Parties. This committee is responsible for input and retention of County Party membership list.
Financial / Fund raising Committee: (Members: Jake Gillette, Janet Thomas)
Purpose: To raise funds and find ways to cut costs within the county party.
Communication Committee: (Members: Steve Keglovitz, Rebecca McCroskey, Jake Gillette)
Purpose: To use current means of communication and find new ways to communicate with/to our members, non-members, and opposition.
Candidate Recruitment Committee: (Members: Rillastine Wilkins, Steve Keglovitz, Clara Shepherd)
Purpose: To identify every local, county, and state election and recruit democrats to run for those positions. This committee is responsible for having readily available information and contacts for all democratic candidates looking for assistance.
Bylaws Committee: (Members: Charles Nash, Charles Wood, Penny Salisz)
Purpose: To analyze and propose changes to the current bylaws for the county party. This committee is responsible for ensuring that our bylaws are followed and that they reflect the views of our county party as it evolves.
Muskegon County Youth Caucus: Officer Representative: Steve Keglovitz
Purpose: To create and maintain an active group of young democrats that share in the beliefs of our party. This committee is responsible for seeking out members, educating them, and ensuring that they are included in party activities.