The Harvard Democratic Town Committee fosters
and advances the ideals and aims of the Democratic Party and works to build
and strengthen the party. Harvard Democrats are committed to maintaining
and protecting the character of the town, its institutions, and its families.
The Harvard Democratic Town Committee
is your local arm of the National Democratic Party. Harvard DTC members also
share a common vision aligned with the principles of the Democratic Party
and work locally in a variety of ways to support these principles. Membership
consists of up to 35 elected members, twenty year members, local Democratic
State Committee members, and an unlimited number of associate members.
Members must be registered Democrats and residents of Harvard.
The thirty-five member Committee is elected by the public every four years
in the Democratic Presidential Primary. When vacancies occur, positions may
be filled by vote of the Committee. Citizens may also choose to participate
as associate members.
Through the volunteer efforts of its members, the Harvard
Democratic Town Committee engages in the following activities:
- Works to support the Democratic political candidates
at the regional, state, and national levels. Coordinates volunteers who
solicit voter support through:
- Visibility (sign-holding)
- Letter writing
- Phone calling
- Distributing campaign literature
- Fund raising
- Organizes caucuses through which Democrat voters in
Harvard elect delegates to the Massachusetts State Democratic Convention.
- Encourages voter registration and participates in town
events.
- Sponsors candidate nights and forums so voters have
the opportunity to hear candidates' positions on important issues.
- Brings speakers to Harvard to discuss issues of interest
to voters.
- Holds four meetings per year, including:
- Post-holiday meeting/social in January
- Annual summer picnic/barbeque
- Two issue-related meetings or caucuses
