Democratic Women of the Desert: News

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The Democratic Women of the Desert are dedicated to promoting social, economic and political policies that reflect the priorities of women. We do this by: educating members about women's issues; increasing political awareness and participation of all women in the community; actively recruiting young women; and raising campaign contributions for Democratic women candidates.

We serve the entire Coachella Valley of California including: Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs and surrounding areas.

Club Endorsements for the April 13th Primary Election

Our February Meeting

Membership Dues

Don't forget that January 15 is the deadline for the payment of our annual dues! If you haven't paid already, please make a note now to bring your checkbook with you to our meeting on January 10. If you prefer to pay by mail, simply click here for a membership form which you can print and then mail to the address provided on the form. Thank you so much for your continued support.

Political Action Update

For the most recent issue of Action Updates, click here .

January 2010 Meeting and Installation of Officers

The January meeting included the installation of the Club's officers for 2010 together with Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet's discussion of his campaign for election to the 45th District Congressional seat.


Elle Kurpiewski and Betty McMillion at the sign-in desk.	Susan Cougill greeting Mayor Pougnet.

Marlene Levine and Scott Hines, Rancho Mirage City Council candidate.	June Pariano with opportunity chances for Sharon Benoit and Priscilla Richardson.

A good sized crowd attended the meeting.	RCDCC President McMillion with the 2010 Officers.

Priscilla Richardson discussing future programs.	Dori Smith presenting an award to Hanna Smith.

Susan Cougill introducing Steve Pougnet.	Mayor Pougnet describing his plans for the election.

2009 Holiday Luncheon

Club members celebrated the coming of the holidays with an intimate and elegant lunch in Rancho Mirage On December 6, 2009.


Dessa Reed and Priscilla Richardson accepting dues from Dori Smith	Joyce Floyd receiving gifts for Shelter from the Storm

President Marlene Levin introducting VIPs	Suzan Wilkinson presenting political action update

The Club's new banner on display	Ready for lunch

Elle Kurpiewski, Art Copleston and Justin Blake	Dori Smith with the "opportunity chance" basket

For photos of previous events, please click on "Photo Album" at the top of this page.