OUR MISSION
The Orange County Democratic Veterans’ Club is dedicated to fiercely protecting veterans’ interests and selflessly serving the needs of Orange County veterans through direct political action and advocacy; electing Democratic veterans to office; contributing to Democratic Party leadership and its platform on veterans’ affairs; increasing visibility of Democratic veterans in the community; and providing an activist base for liberal and progressive veterans and their allies.
TOGETHER WE PROMOTE
Political activity, influence, and representation of Democratic veterans in government
Work to increase representation of veterans and veterans’ issues in party organizations and government institutions at the local, state and national level
Veterans programs in the private sector, and at the local, state, and national levels of government
State and Federal policies designed to help veterans and their families
Public awareness of veteran issues and needs
WE SERVE TO
Lobby the California Legislature, City Councils, and Boards of Supervisors on behalf of veterans and their families
Advise Democratic political candidates on military and veteran issues
Recruit and support veterans running for elected office at all levels of government
Represent Orange County veterans at the Democratic Party of Orange County and the California Democratic Party.
Advise California and Orange County Democrats on military and veteran issues and platform planks
Champion resolutions supporting veteran issues at the county, state, and national levels
Organize and support Military & Veterans events in Orange County California
Enlist voters in the Democratic Party
MEET THE TEAM
President
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Vice President
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Treasurer
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MEET THE TEAM
Stephanie Wade
President
Andrea Bird-Steiner
Vice President
Allen Stout
Treasurer
Tony Zarkades
Secretary
Jon Landis
Sergeant at Arms
Daniel Holloway
Officer of the Day
Vacant
Vice Chair North
Vacant
Vice Chair South OC
Vacant
Vice Chair East OC
Jo Ann Arvizu
Vice Chair West OC
Paurav Kumar Raghuvanshi
Membership Chair
Vacant
Media and Technology Chair
Vacant
Communications Chair
Vacant
Outreach Chair
Lauren Johnson-Norris
State and County
Legislative Chair
Vacant
Events Chair
Bryan Fazio
President Emeritus
Craig Norris
Fundraising Chair
Support Local Veterans
Elect more California Democrats
Only registered Democrats may join.
Yearly dues: General Membership: $25
Veterans, Active Duty, Seniors, Students: $15
Join Today
There are 3 easy ways to join
To join online, please fill out the form linked below.
To join by mail, print and fill out this form. Mail to the address on the bottom.
Bring your check (made out to “OCVDC”) to the next meeting.
(No one is turned away for lack of having the full-membership amount.)
Join the DEM Club
We are an all-volunteer organization. Become a 1-time donor or a sustaining member and Donate Every Month.
Join the Party
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Join our Ranks
Join like-minded veterans and help us to represent veterans issues and needs at all levels of government.
