Call to Order Membership – Democratic Woman’s Club
Call to Order
- President Cathie Hyatt 6:30pm
- Agenda Approval
- M: Susan Peinado
- Candidate Comments
- Mandy Havlik candidate for City Council District 2 https://mandyhavlik.com/
- Nicole Crosby candidate for City Council District 2 https://nicoleforsandiego.com/
- Hayden Gore candidate for SDUSD School Board District C
- Andi McNew for Ammar Campa-Najjar Seat 48 Congress https://www.ammarforcongress.com/
- Michelle Krug regarding strikes – Sharp nurses on strike 11/26-29
- Elected Officials/Representatives
- N/A
- Commission on Police Practices – Doug Case
- Presentation with First Vice Chair Bonnie Benitez
- sandiego.gov/cpp to inquire about joining board
- Next meeting 11/19 5pm-8pm agenda – bit.ly/cpp11-19-25
- Other CPP engagement opportunities:
- Regular business meetings held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays @ 5pm
- More meeting info at sandiego.gov/cpp/meetingsagendas
- Community Roundtable Monday, December 8, 2025 @5:30pm 5148 Market St 92114 (Valencia Park/Malcom X Branch Library)
- Join the CPP at applytocpp@sandiego.gov
- If you’ve witnessed police misconduct please file a complaint at bit.ly/cppcomplaints , commisiononploicepractices@sandiego.gov, 619-533-5304, or in person at 525 B St, STE 17, San Diego, CA 92101
- Q&A
- Endorsement Consideration – SD City Council District 8
- Introduction from Stephanie Wells – Endorsement Chair
- Candidate videos
- Antonio Martinez https://antoniomartinezsd.com/
- Venus Molina https://www.venusford8.com/
- Rafael Perez https://rafaperez.net/
- Gerardo Ramirez https://www.votegerardoramirez.com/about
- Speakers for candidates
- Results of endorsement vote
- Rafael Perez is the endorsed candidate for SD City Council District 8 with 18 out of 30 votes, 60%
- Proposed DWC Budget
- Breakdown of budget from Treasurer Beatrice Cubitt
- Motion to approve budget: Michelle Krug
- Budget approved unanimously
- Business (Unfinished/New)
- Mandy Havlik with updates from Unchained at Last and the progress towards the ban of child marriage in CA. Assembly bill soon to come! https://www.unchainedatlast.org/california-coalition-to-end-child-marriage/
- Officer Reports
- President Cathie Hyatt
- County Convention this Saturday 11/22 in Escondido https://secure.ngpvan.com/OzvBV34jwUyQ6yM7MiYblQ2
- Herstory Alert! Monique Limón first Latina President Pro-tem of the CA Senate
- External Vice President Susan Peinado
- Open positions for External VP, Treasurer, Communications Chair – inquire with Susan
- Holiday party at Susan and John’s on Mt. Helix 12/13 3pm-6pm https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-party-2
- Media Director Angela de Joseph
- 8th annual Women of Color Roar Breakfast coming up on 2/7/2026 buy tickets https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/spirit-of-the-warrior-8th-annual-women-of-color-roar-breakfast
- Director of Community Relations Alyce Pipkin-Allen
- Assemblymember Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins campaign event today
- Membership Director Patricia Wojdowski
- Welcome new members!
- Remember to sign in
- Renew DWC membership for 2026 here https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/democratic-womans-club-of-san-diego-county-memberships
- Internal Vice President Amber Kae Niuatuoa
- Limit your screen time and preserve your energy
- President Cathie Hyatt
- Announcements
- Anne Crosbie remember to support those running for the school board inquire about training https://demedalliance.org/
- Andi McNew from Candidate Improvement Committee looking for good candidates to run for school board, city council, water districts, and more
- Michelle Krug 1/17/26 pre-endorsement for SD Educators Association @ 9am more info at sddemocrats.org
- Indroneal Banerjee thanks to the DWC for cosponsoring the AAPI immigration panel, AAPI Women in Politics Panel to come
- Andrea Cubitt ACLU 12/1 from 12PM-130PM Countering Democratic Backsliding & Fighting against Authoritarianism https://secure.ngpvan.com/1X_O4ja22kOxQSgY2ZdVoQ2
- Download the DWC app wherever you download your apps, search DWC-SD
- Moment of Mindfulness with Amber Kae Niuatoa
- Adjourn
- President Cathie Hyatt 8:30pm
