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The Mississippi Federation of Democratic Women is the state's official branch of the National Federation of Democratic Women and shares its ideals and goals. The MFDW has chapters scattered across the state and is working to establish an active presence in each county.
The MFDW was formed in 1983, when a group of interested women from across the state of Mississippi met when the State Democratic Executive Committee met in Jackson, MS. Their purpose was to establish a state federation of Democratic women. The counties that pioneered this effort were Adams, Harrison, Hancock, Hinds, Jefferson, Lee, Neshoba, Tate, Pike, Marion, Walthall, and Washington. The Democratic Party of the State of Mississippi provided initial and sustaining support of the federation.
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We chose the name, Mississippi Federation of Democratic Women for the chapter and aligned ourselves with the National Federation of Democratic Women as a Chapter in full membership with the national group. The objectives of the organization are to unite women of the Mississippi Democratic Party, to encourage full participation of women in every level of the Democratic Party structure, and to promote the cause of the Mississippi Democratic Party.
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Executive Committee
Patricia Tansil
DeSoto County
Recording Treasurer
Marsha Pimperl
Hinds County
Secretary
Bernice Jackson
Lee County
1st C.D. Vice President
Dr. Darrylinn Todd
1st C.D. Director
Alice Geoghegan
2nd C.D. Director
Dita McCarthy
3rd C.D. Director
Melanie Sowell
4th C.D. Director
Committees
AUDIT
The Audit Committee shall audit the Treasurer’s account at the close of the Fiscal Year and report to the Body at the Annual Meeting for approval. Pam McKelvy, Pat Brady, and Cynthia Philipone chair this committee.
BYLAWS
The Bylaws Committee shall review and make recommendations on all proposed amendments to the Bylaws. Dita McCarthy chairs this committee.
BUDGET & FINANCE
The Budget and Finance Committee shall present a proposed budget to the Executive Board for consideration at the first meeting of each fiscal year. Eddie Jean Carr chairs this committee.
HISTORY
The History Committee shall receive all MFDW records, including the Executive Board’s records, publications, official correspondence, committee records and Annual Meeting records. Additionally, the Committee shall aid Clubs in collecting the same and organizing according to the regulations of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Laura Anne Heller chairs this committee.
LEGISLATIVE
The Legislative Committee shall keep abreast of pending and proposed legislation and shall disseminate information to the Federation members, together with the view of the committee as to recommended action that chapters and members should take, with special emphasis on issues that pertain to the health and welfare of women and children. Felicia Brown-Williams chairs this committee.
MEMBERSHIP
The Membership Committee shall consist of the Vice Presidents of the four Congressional Districts and shall endeavor to organize new clubs and to recruit members-at-large where no local club exists.
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NOMINATIONS
The Nominations Committee shall compile a slate of proposed officers for the Federation. A list of the nominees shall be included in the announcement of the annual meeting which has as part of its agenda the election of officers. Marcelean Arrington and Johnnie Patton chair this committee.
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POLITICAL ACTION
The Political Action Committee shall encourage workshops and political training and encourages women to run for office. Kelly Jacobs and Tiffany Turner chair this committee.
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PROGRAMS
The Programs Committee shall consist of the District Directors, and shall assist the local clubs with their programs, as requested, and shall plan the program for the Federation's state Convention.
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RESOLUTIONS
The Resolutions Committee shall present all resolutions to the annual meeting, together with their recommendations. Janice Skiffer chairs this committee.
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WAYS & MEANS
The Ways and Means Committee shall plan and execute all fund raising with the approval of the Executive Board. Gloria Carpenter and Johnnie Patton chairs this committee.
