General Principals
The Suffolk Democratic Committee exists to facilitate and encourage the full participation of all citizens of Suffolk, Virginia in choosing their elected officials and controlling their political destiny. SDC endorses the principles contained in the Charter of the Democratic Party of the United States of America, and the Democratic Party of Virginia Party Plan. The SDC is always bound by the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is dedicated to representing the Democratic Party in the City of Suffolk.
Purposes
The Suffolk Democratic Committee is the representative leadership body of the Democratic Party in the City of Suffolk, Virginia, and is organized for the following purposes:
(a) To support the tenants of the Democratic Party of Virginia’s official Party Plan.
(b) To do all within its power to aid in the victory of the Democratic Party’s nominee in all elections.
(c) To promote the growth and success of the Democratic Party at the local, state, and national levels.
(d) To promote efforts to register all qualified Democratic voters in the City of Suffolk, and to encourage such voters to participate in the political process.
(e) To promote harmonious relationships among all members of the Committee and to cooperate wholeheartedly with local, state, and national Democratic Committees.
(f) To participate in the delegate selection process and in all Democratic Party organizations at all levels, with particular concern for young people, women, and all minority groups.
(g) To work to cultivate young Democratic leaders and encourage competent members of the Democratic Party to offer themselves for elective office.
(h) Such other legal purposes that may, from time to time, be determined by the members of the SDC.
The Suffolk Democratic Committee, as part of the Democratic Party of Virginia, is committed to promoting Democratic leaders of character, integrity, ability and vision, who will deliver positive results for Virginians
The Suffolk Democratic Committee assists Democratic candidates by canvassing, holding events, posting on social media, and providing financial support
We do most of our work through our committees
Membership Committee
Recruits qualified persons to serve on the SDC
Recommends eligible members to be admitted
Outreach Committee
Coordinates phone banking and face-to-face canvassing
Encourages voter participation
Informs members of Democratic objectives and current events at all levels of government
Event Planning and Fundraising Committee
Conducts fundraising events
Identifies and develops funding sources and maintains relationships with sponsors
Works with the treasurer to develop fundraising reports
Elections Committee
Maintains the precinct and borough organization of the committee
Coordinates participation of poll workers and volunteers at polling locations
Media and Public Relations Committee
Advertises and promotes committee events
Keeps the public informed about current events and the values and accomplishments of Democrats
Finance Committee
Provides financial oversight for the SDC
Ensures SDC assets are protected
Creates and keeps financial records
Technology Committee
Provides information and guidance to the committee about use of technology
Manages accounts and use of the Votebuilder database system and third party systems including social media and canvassing tools
- Chairperson
- Leslie Rinaldi
- First Vice Chair (Membership Chair)
- Robin Holton
- Second Vice Chair (Outreach Chair)
- DJ McGuire
- 3 rd Vice Chair (Events Chair)
- Karen Jenkins
- 4 th Vice Chair (Precinct and Boroughs Chair)
- [Open]
- Treasurer
- Catherine Anson
- Secretary (Recording & Correspondence)
- Kathie Trapkin
- Sergeant-at-Arms/Parliamentarian
- Art Bredemeyer
Our meetings are open to the public and you may attend our meetings before or without applying for membership
The Suffolk Democratic Committee meets at 6:30 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Rennee's Celebration Center 178 E Washington St Suffolk, 23434
Members and guests may also attend by Zoom
- Our meeting ID and passcode is
- ID: 864 6365 9265
- Passcode: 415077
- The Zoom link is: https://sdcvirginia.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ee1b000c66251216b4cb0a7cc&id=f1582748f4&e=78f0f0b897
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Alternatively, dial in by calling one of the following numbers:
- +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
- +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
- Use our Contact Form
- Send us a note by Mail: PO Pox 951 Suffolk, VA 23435
- Visit us on Social Media (look for "sdcvirginia") Facebook, Instagram
- Join us at a Meeting