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 highlight speaker at the 2012 Truman-Kennedy 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. Details will be announced later as they are finalized.

Upcoming Fundraisers

Saturday, March 17
K.E. McCartney St. Patrick's Day Memorial Luncheon, Dem HQ, Mansfield
11:00 am - Doors open; 12:00 noon - Lunch; 1:00 pm - Program
$40 per person
Speaker: Hon. Tracy Maxwell Heard, Minority Whip of the Ohio House of Representatives
For more info, contact Brian McCartney at 419-525-0093.

Saturday, March 31
Cole for Commissioner Spaghetti Dinner
USW Hall, 395 West Longview Avenue, Mansfield
5:00 pm
$20 per person

Saturday, April 14
Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
Life Celebration Center, 129 South Main Street, Mansfield
$40 per person
Speaker: Connie Schultz, nationally syndicated columnist & wife of Sen. Sherrod Brown

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.

Proof that Social Security is not a Ponzi scheme

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.