The Troy, Michigan Democratic Club provides a strong Democratic presence in the community. Open to visitors, monthly meetings are a platform for various forums, notable guest speakers and interesting topics. Support for candidates at the local, state and federal levels are a vital part of the club's activities.

Become a Member or Volunteer

The Troy Democratic Club is always on the lookout for new members and volunteers. We need all the help we can get. Either download the attached forms, or just show up at one of our general meetings.

Upcoming Events

Executive Board Monthly Meeting:

February 11^th, (Wednesday)

The Executive Board will meet on Wednesday February 11th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in room 504 of the Troy Community Center 3179 Livernois. Discussions will include upcoming Board elections, city elections, inauguration party, and planning for general meeting activities. All members are welcome to attend. Please send suggestions or comment to Harry Philo at 248-362-0893 or philo-wright@toast.net

TDC General Meeting:

February 18^th (Wednesday):

Marie Donigan, the Democratic State Representative for the 26th district, will address us at our next TDC general meeting to be held in Rm 302 of the Troy Community Center, on Wednesday from 7-9 pm. Rep. Donigan is a recognized expert on Regional Transportation issues, and will address the increasing need for action on providing improved and alternative methods of getting around the region. She will join a panel of other representatives from Troy and Detroit Regional mass transit, each of whom will separately and together address the general theme of “Connecting Troy With Our Region”. The Troy Community Center is located at 3179 Livernois (east of I-75, north of Big Beaver).

Link to Troy Community Map

CALLS TO CONVENTION:

9TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS ON FEBRUARY 7:

The 9th District Dems will meet from 9 – 12 am at 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI in the Commissioner’s Auditorium. The purposes of the Convention are to (a) approve resolutions to be sent to the MDP State Convention, and (b) to elect people to participate on the Credentials, Resolutions, and Rules Committees for the State Convention. The MDP State Convention is on February 21, 2009 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. The meeting is free and open to the public.

MDP STATE CONVENTION ON FEBRUARY 21:

The Michigan Democratic Party State Convention will take place on February 21, 2009 at Cobo Hall in Detroit from 8 am to 5 pm. It will feature Governor Jennifer Granholm, Lt. Governor John Cherry, Senator Carl Levin, and Senator Debbie Stabenow. Various constituency caucuses will take place during the morning and early afternoon, with the main convention taking place during the late afternoon. In order to vote at State Convention a person must be a member of the Michigan Democratic Party at least thirty (30) days prior to the State Convention. A detailed agenda of the convention can be downloaded from:

http://michigandems.com/content/convention.php