Welcome!

The members and officers of the Shelby Area Democratic Club welcome you to our website. And we welcome you to attend our monthly meetings. Our meetings usually begin with a speaker in an informal, conversational setting. We then have our monthly business meeting. All Democrats and people of goodwill are welcome to attend.

Appeals court judge to keynote Truman-Kennedy Breakfast

The Honorable Patricia A. Delaney, a judge on the 5th District Court of Appeals, will be the keynote speaker at the 2012 Truman-Kennedy Society Breakfast. Judge Delaney is a candidate for re-election this year for a second six-year term.

"We are deeply honored that Judge Delaney has accepted our invitation," stated club president Garland John Gates. "Everyone is anticipating her remarks."

The 5th District's jurisdiction includes 15 counties in central Ohio.

The breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, May 19th, at 9:00 am.  The location is First United Church of Christ, 23 Church Street, Shelby.  Parking is available on Church Street across from Paul's Drive-In.

This event is by reservations only. Because seating is limited, seats will not be sold at the door. Please return your personal check – made payable to Shelby Area Democratic Club – and this form by Friday, May 11, 2012. Please indicate if you will attend by circling “Yes” or “No.”

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Mail this form and your check to: Nadine Morris, 29 Spruce Street, Shelby, OH 44875.

Mudra reelected to head county Dems

During its recent reorganizational meeting, the Richland County Democratic Executive Committee reelected Joe Mudra as its chairperson. The rural Lucas resident has led county Democrats since 2004. He was elected to his third, four-year term without opposition.

Chairman Mudra addressed the gathering after his selection with a few brief remarks. Here are some highlights:

• We've got some significant challenges ahead of us.
• The Republicans will say anything, do anything, throw anything to defeat Pres. Obama and Sen. Sherrod Brown.


• We have excellent candidates and excellent elected officials. I'm so proud of our elected officials.


• I look forward to the next four years.

During his tenure as party head, Joe has assembled perhaps the most effective county party operation anywhere in Ohio. Our headquarters is its crown jewel.

10 Priorities to Protect the Middle Class

• Protect the Rights of All Workers
• Keep College Tuition Affordable
• Create, Maintain & Attract Good Paying Jobs
• Fight for Affordable Healthcare for All Ohioans
• Ensure a High Quality Education for all Ohioans
• Protect Consumers & Homeowners
• Ensure Quality Care for Older & Disabled Ohioans
• Fight Against Cuts to Police, Fire & Other Vital Services
• Honor Those Who Keep Us Safe
• Protect Ohio's Assets & Natural Resources

(from the Ohio House of Representatives Democratic Caucus, 129th General Assembly)

Obama campaign kicks off in Richland County

On Thursday, March 22, the Obama for America campaign held its Richland County kickoff. Shelby was well represented at this event. Thanks to Amy Burns, here are some great pics.

2012 Democratic Ticket

For President & Vice President - Barack Obama* & Joe Biden*
For U.S. Senator - Sherrod Brown*
For U.S. Representative - Joyce Healy-Abrams
For Justice of the Supreme Court (1-1-2013 term) - Robert W. Price
For Justice of the Supreme Court (1-2-2013 term) - William M. O'Neill
For Justice of the Supreme Court (unexpired term) - Yvette McGee Brown*
For Judge of the 5th District Court of Appeals (2-10-2013 term) - Scott Gwin*
For Judge of the 5th District Court of Appeals (2-11-2013 term) - Patricia A. Delaney*
For State Senate (22nd District) - James E. Riley
For State Representative (2nd District) - Ellen Haring
For Commissioner (1-2-2013 term) - Howard Cole, Sr.
For Commissioner (1-3-2013 term) - Gary L. Utt*
For Prosecuting Attorney - James J. Mayer, Jr.*
For Treasurer - Bart W. Hamilton*

*incumbent

FDR Society inducts new members

The FDR Society of Shelby has inducted a group of five new members. They are Doris E. Cumberworth of Shelby, William Dale Ebinger and Rosalyn Wise of Norwalk, Mildred Murphy Dillon of Mansfield, and Edward L. Monroe of Mineral Ridge. Iona B. Gates and Eleanor Jean Huss of Shelby and Lucille Critchfield of Ontario were inducted last year.

“These individuals cast their ballots for the most significant President of the 20th Century,” stated Garland John Gates. “We salute them.”

The FDR Society, which was created by the Shelby Area Democratic Club, exists for the sole purpose of honoring men and women who voted for Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The society has neither dues nor meetings.

“The society continually solicits names of FDR voters for recognition,” Gates explained. “They or a family member can submit their names and addresses by calling me at 419-347-3337 or by sending an email to shelbydems@yahoo.com.”

A potential member would have to be at least 88 years old. One need not live in the Shelby area to be a member.

Here it is...the President's long-form birth certificate!

The Origin of the Shelby Area Democratic Club

For over 40 years, the Shelby Area Democratic Club has played an active role in local politics. Here is an excerpt from the group's very first meeting minutes from July 11, 1968:

The first get together of the Shelby Democrats was held on July 11-1968. A picnic at Seltzer Park consisted of a covered dish furnished by each one attending.

Thirty people enjoyed a discussion on the possibility of forming a Democratic club in the Shelby area.

The first officers were elected in September of that year. They were president James Moorehead, first vice president L.D. Ball, second vice president Lonzie McKenzie, recording secretary Mary Stine, and treasurer Thomas Yetzer.

Thanks to those local Democratic pioneers who laid a firm foundation for our club! We owe them a debt of gratitude for a job well done.