Our mission is to promote the highest degree of social and economic justice and well-being for all, encourage active interest in the political process and the Democratic Party, and foster and contribute to democratic ideals through informed participation in political affairs.
The Torrey Pines Democratic Club is proud to be celebrating its 7th year of operation since our founding in 2017. In 2018, our Club received its charter from the San Diego County Democratic Party as a “geographic” oriented party, primarily serving the coastal portions of the 92014 (greater Del Mar) and 92075 (Solana Beach) zip codes areas.
Our Club is founded on the principles of promoting social and economic justice, encouraging active participation in political affairs, and fostering Democratic ideals.
Our meetings our held on the 4th Thursdays of January through June, September, and October – eight meetings a year in all. We also sponsor two social events each year for members and invited guests. We strive to present interesting and informative guest speakers at each of our meetings to address issues of current interest or concern. Our speakers are drawn from elected representatives, academic experts in current affairs, and leaders of political action organizations.
Dear Members of the Torrey Pines Democratic Club,
If you care about our city and county governments, our school systems, climate change, equity in government, fair wages, and good government, then the Torrey Pines Democratic Club needs you and you need us! This is where we discuss these topics and welcome your input, where we hear expert speakers, where we hear out candidates for federal, state, and local offices seeking to serve our region, and where our input matters. We hope you will renew your membership and please, encourage your democratic friends to join with us. Your membership provides the financial support to make these things possible. There are several categories of membership as outlined on our Membership page.
Accomplishments for 2023
- We continued to hold successful meetings via Zoom video conferencing with an eye on returning to in person meetings when possible
- The Club held an endorsement meeting for federal, state and county offices
- Provided a platform throughout the year for direct interaction between our members, elected officials and local candidates running for political office
- Heard a presentation from local school board members about issues effecting their districts
- Enjoyed a picnic social in August and a holiday party in December
- Heard a presentation from a UCSD political scientist discussing trust in elections
- Held a forum on homelessness with a local reporter, elected officials and nonprofit organizations
Why your membership is important
- Our membership totals 57 members and we would love to see it grow
- It provides our club a vote at the pre-endorsements conference
- Member dues help cover meeting room costs/zoom fees
- Dues pay for our County Dem charter renewal
- Dues pay for our post office box and the website
- Being a member in good standing provides you with a vote for club endorsements and other business including electing officers
- It keeps our meetings free
- Your membership is important to help us foster the informed civil society that is so important in these troubled times
- Your membership and your input make a difference!
What’s coming for 2024
- Key elections in November for President, U.S. Senate, and other state and federal offices representing us
- Important local races for county supervisor, local city councils, school boards, and more that we can influence
- Important ballot measures
- Opportunities to learn about important issues that affect us locally and across the nation
- Continued opportunities to make a difference in our community and to dialogue with like-minded people
- Annual summer and holiday social events
- Endorsement opportunities for local and state offices in this Presidential election year
Thank you very much,
Janette Shelton, Membership Chair