Wednesday, November 29th, 2006...11:07 am
That’s Second Vice Chair to You, Pal.
I came back from Portland just in time to run for Chair of the District 28 Democrats. I lost to Mohur Sidwa, who is a bit of a newcomer to the party but not new to organizing and campaign work. She’ll do a good job, and was actually gracious when she won and said nice things about me.
I think some folks in the room were a bit taken aback when I declined the nomination for First Vice Chair. I had previously promised Wood Sanders (who didn’t run for chair because he was recently elected president of my neighbrohood association) that I would support him. I ran for and was unanamously elected Second Vice Chair. In that position I hope to do some of the things I wanted to do as chair, like helping our legislative delegation get some bills passed.
Yes, that is his name, Wood Sanders. Sounds like a sale item at Ace, but that is the name.
I actually got some blogging done from Portland, there is still much to catch up on though. Expect some more posts later today.
5 Comments
November 29th, 2006 at 2:20 pm
Actually demotions are good.
I am presently the first Vice Chair of our county Democratic party. Part of the reason why is that in 2002 when I first became a P.C., I was one of two in the entire county.
This year, we have 29 P.C.’s. Still a ways to go, but that is better than a 14 fold increase over two years ago. Last time we had elections, I ran again and succeeded myself, but this coming year (our by-laws stagger positions) I am looking forward to NOT running and electing one of our good, dedicated NEW people to the position.
November 29th, 2006 at 4:57 pm
Last district meeting I was at had 65 people.
The room was very warm. Much warmer then today.
Congrats on your new office Ted.
November 29th, 2006 at 5:49 pm
Comrade Ted,
Guess your not Communist enough to be a Democrat District Chair.
November 29th, 2006 at 8:43 pm
I think 2nd vice chair is way better. Besides, if Wood is not able to fulfill his duties as 1st vice chair, you get to step in! (I think that you have to pay for your own crown and sash, though).
Felicidades!
December 3rd, 2006 at 9:02 am
Wood is a hard worker and a thoroughly reliable person. Whatever he says he will do, he will do and do well. You can count on that! Wood and I served on Donna Branch-Gilby’s committee to recruit and train PC’s and he was thorougly reliable, pleasant and nice to work with!! His experience in the party will be an aid to the chair who has somewhat less experience within the party.
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