There are standard bylaws indicating the club structure, and duties and responsibilities of all officers which are available on request.

Meetings are held on the third Sunday of the month at 4PM at the Hermitage Hall in the Plantation.

Current committees include:

Active Planning

Phone

Membership- new committee

Fundraising-new committee

Program Planning- new committee

For additional information about Democratic Party activities, contact http://www.lakedemocrats.com

GOALS OF THE PLANTATION

DEMOCRATIC CLUB

In support of the national Democratic agenda, which follows, the Club seeks to achieve:

1.      Increased club membership

2.      Increased meeting attendance

3.      Initiate fundraising activities

4.      Stimulate issue awareness among Plantation Democrats

5.      Increased percent of Democratic registration

6.      Increased percent of Democratic vote in future elections

7.     Support national, state and county Democrats in 2008 and beyond.

PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE

OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

(based on the foundation laid out in the National Democratic Party's and the Florida Democrats' websites)

The Democratic Vision

The Democratic Party is committed to keeping our nation safe and expanding opportunity for every American. That commitment is reflected in an agenda that emphasizes the security of our nation, strong economic growth, affordable health care for all Americans, retirement security, honest government, and civil rights.

Guiding Principles

Our Plan

We have a bold new direction for a secure America. We seek: 1) Honest Leadership & Open Government, 2) Real Security, 3) Energy Independence, 4) Economic Prosperity & Educational Excellence, 5) A Healthcare System that Works for Everyone, and 6) Retirement Security.

Party Platform

The Democratic Party has a long and proud history of representing and protecting the interests of working Americans and guaranteeing personal liberties for all. One of the places we articulate our beliefs is in the Party's National Platform, adopted every four years by the Delegates at the National

The Democratic Party is committed to winning elections at every level in every part of the country. The ultimate goal? An active, effective group of Democrats organized in every single precinct in the country. .

Florida Democrats' Issues

Democrats have the ideas, the ethics and the focus to lead our state in the right direction. To build a better Florida, Democrats are fighting for affordable health care, better education, a strong economy that works for everyone, and real security.

·         ENDING THE WAR IN IRAQ

·         THE ECONOMY

·         EDUCATION

·         HEALTH CARE

·         REAL SECURITY