About The African American Democratic Club.

History of the African American Democratic Club

The African American Democratic Club of Montgomery County was formed out of a desire to increase minority participation in Montgomery County public affairs in Montgomery County.

Founded by a group of African American professionals seeking to increase black voter participation and educate elected officials on issues of importance to African American citizens in the county, the club is a consistent voice advocating on behalf of African Americans in Montgomery County.

Since its formation in 2000, the number of African American candidates seeking and securing elected and appointed offices in Montgomery County has steadily increased. Some successes include Montgomery County Central Committee Chairwoman Karen Britto, County Council Member Valerie Ervin, Democratic Central Committee Officers Tracy Terrell, Venattia Vann, Vivian Malloy and County Executive Isaiah Leggett, who is one of the club’s founders.

Montgomery County currently has three African Americans serving in the General Assembly; Delegates Alfred Carr, Craig Rice and Herman Taylor. On the Montgomery County Board of Education, Christopher S. Barclay and Judy Docca, at present, are the only African Americans serving on the Montgomery County Board of Education.

Membership is open to all registered Democrats who live or work in Montgomery County. The African American Democratic Club of Montgomery County is an IRS-approved, 501 (c) 4, not-for-profit organization.

Vision Statement

The vision of the African American Democratic Club (AADC) is to increase the participation and representation of African Americans in the Democratic Party and the political process. The AADC seeks to promote and champion social and economic opportunities for African Americans in Montgomery County, Maryland, through civic participation, social action, business mobilization and political involvement.

Mission Statement

The mission of the African American Democratic Club is to promote the Democratic Party's objectives by increasing active and informed participation of African Americans in Montgomery County and by encouraging African Americans to seek active roles in elected and appointive positions.

2011-2012 Executive Board

Below, please find the names of our 2011-2012 Executive Leadership of the African American Democratic Club of Montgomery County, Maryland.

2011-2012 AADCMC Executive Board:

President	Saschane Stephenson	president@aadcmc.org
1st Vice President	Joyce Hunter	1st_vice_president@aadcmc.org
2nd Vice President	Melodye Berry	2nd_vice_president@aadcmc.org
Recording Secretary	Terry Johnson	recording_secretary@aadcmc.org
Corresponding Secretary	TBD	corresponding_secretary@aadcmc.org
Financial Secretary	Marylin Pierre	financial_secretary@aadcmc.org
Treasurer	Jo Jean Earley	treasurer@aadcmc.org
Historian	Terrill North	historian@aadcmc.org
Public Relations	Neal Carter	public_relations@aadcmc.org
District One Rep.	TBD	district_1_rep@aadcmc.org
District Two Rep.	TBD	district_2_rep@aadcmc.org
District Three Rep.	Anita Powell	district_3_rep@aadcmc.org
District Four Rep.	Betsy Johnson	district_4_rep@aadcmc.org
District Five Rep.	Jeremiah Pope	district_5_rep@aadcmc.org
Parliamentarian		parliamentarian@aadcmc.org