About
Cal Berkeley Democrats
Cal Berkeley Democrats was founded in 1960 and is the official arm of the Democratic Party at the University of California, Berkeley. We have the largest active membership of any chapter of the California College Democrats, and one of the most active chapters of the California Young Democrats. We have a strong tradition of being involved in Democratic politics at both the local and state levels – our members have worked in city council races, presidential campaigns, government offices, and everything in between. In addition to working to get Democratic officials elected, our annual events include the California Democratic Party Convention, community service projects, campus debates against the Republicans and Libertarians, and a variety of other social and professional events.
Cal Berkeley Democrats is committed to making the goals of the Democratic Party realities; these include but are not limited to – affordable higher education, good jobs with good pay, responsible environmental use, and affordable health care for every American.
Policy, Values and Communications Committee (PVC)
The Policy, Values, and Communications Committee is the “think tank” of Cal Dems. Members meet once a week to discuss politics, policy, and current events. They also track the news, manage the Cal Dems blog, and sprearhead legislative advocacy. Contact Molly@caldems.com to join PVC!
Public Relations Team
The Public Relations Team hit the streets in the summer of 2009 to actively promote the Cal Berkeley Democrats. We’re proud of what we’ve done in our founding stages, and plan to do even more to increase the visibility of the club, from advertising guest lecturers and co-sponsoring political forums to creating issue-advocacy films and helping Cal Dems members connect with the media to get their voices heard. Our team members have various skills and interests, but we do not expect new members to have a background in media or PR before joining; PR Team is a space for anyone willing to put aside a little time to learn how to keep our community updated on what Cal Dems is doing, making, supporting, and discussing. Contact Anais@caldems.com to join PR Team!
Finance Committee (FiComm)
The Finance Committee started in the spring of 2010 as a combined effort between the Finance Director and the newly established committee to outreach to nearby businesses and expand the club’s fundraising efforts. We’ve managed to raise money for Cal Dems while at the same time getting the word out about our cause. The Finance Committee is a pivotal tool in planning and hosting our annual Friends and Alumni Banquet, which has been a success in bringing candidates, elected officials, and future leaders together. No prior business or financial business experience is required to join. On the contrary, you can expect to learn a lot about fundraising techniques, business outreach, maintaining relationships with donors, event planning and more all under the political umbrella of the Democratic Party. Contact Jonathan@caldems.com to join FiComm!