Recap & Resources

Written on 02/19/2026
Democratic Woman's Club
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Hello ,
Below are resources and a recap from our February meeting. Please reach out if there is something you don’t see.

2/16/26 General Membership Meeting

  • Call to Order

    • President Cathie Hyatt 6:35PM

  • Agenda Approval

    • Unanimous consent

  • Candidate Comments

    • Mike Shaffer candidate for Congress District 48 https://mikefightsforus.com/

    • Minola Clark candidate for City Council Lemon Grove

    • Tia Ramirez candidate for Superior Court Judge Seat 32 https://tiaramirezforjudge.com/

    • Crystal Johnson candidate for Lemon Grove City Council

    • Hayden Gore DWC endorsed candidate for SD Unified Board District 3

    • Mandy Havlik DWC endorse candidate for City Council District 2 - Join us at our campaign kickoff this Saturday, Feb 21 from 11 AM to 2 PM mandyhavlik.com

  • Elected Officials/Representatives

    • Michelle Krug Region 22 Director with the CA Dem party - Dem Convention starting this Friday https://cdpconvention.org/

    • Allison Snow Mayor of Lemon Grove updates, City Council meetings are scheduled every first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 pm at the Lemon Grove Community Center

  • DNC Updates - Jason Park

    • Zoom presentation

    • Q & A

    • (408)921-6507, JasonPark4CA@gmail.com

  • CalCare Presentation - Max Cotterill

    • Q & A

    • Club will consider endorsing AB1900 at our next meeting

  • ADA Compliance - Lori Saldaña

    • Executive Board of Central Committee will establish a working group for ADA compliance in the SD Democratic County party

    • Feel free to make suggestions or reach out to the e-board if you need any accommodations

  • Officer Election - Ext. VP Susan Peinado

    • Findings of Nominating Committee

    • Samantha Jenkins for Ext. VP

      • Samantha Jenkins elected unanimously

    • Beatrice Cubitt agreed to continue as Treasurer

      • Beatrice Cubitt re-elected unanimously

  • Business (Unfinished/New)

    • N/A

  • Officer Reports

    • Cathie Hyatt

      • Thank you Bertha Lopez for being delegate proxy at the convention this weekend!!

      • Re-chartered the club

    • Outgoing External Vice President Susan Peinado

      • Attended a non-cooperation training by PANA - it is important to be ready to fight against ICE. Next training will be held on 4/25 from 930am-230pm. To attend training email info@dwc-sd.org. Need 10 people!

      • 1619 Symposium 3/7 Bayview Park for Black women

      • 1619 Women’s Empowerment March Sunday, March 8, 2026, all are welcome https://dwcsd.substack.com/p/kamala-tickets-february-meeting

    • Treasurer Beatrice Cubitt

      • About $2400 In DWC account

    • Membership Director Patricia Wojdowski

      • 4 new members tonight

      • Don’t forget to sign in

    • Director of Community Relations Alyce Pipkin-Allen for Media Director Angela de Jospeh

      • Thank you to the DWC for your support with WOCR

      • Use ROAR2026 for 15% off your tickets to see Kamala Harris’ Book Tour on April 6, 2026 at the SD Civic Theatre, and 15% will got to WOCR

  • Announcements

    • Michelle Krug anyone physically present can sign for Hayden Gore or Rafael Perez

  • Adjourn

  • President Cathie Hyatt 8:07PM

    Thanks,
    Cathie Hyatt 
    DWC President

The purpose of the Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego County is to amplify women's issues through education and advocacy and to foster active interest in the Democratic Party, supporting the party platforms, contributing to party leadership and responsibility, providing a constructive role for the volunteer in Democratic politics, and developing an activist base.
We demand equality of opportunity, a level playing field, and fair and equal treatment for all.

We are dismantling the patriarchy.
Questions? Email info@dwc-sd.org.