Recap & Resources

Hello ,
Below are resources and a recap from our November meeting. Please reach out if there is something you don’t see.

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

• 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

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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.