Purpose
The object of the Benton County Dems (BC Dems) shall be to promote fellowship among members and to further activities that will benefit the Democratic Party.
History
The BC Dems is a PAC that grew out of the Benton County Democratic Women's Club when nearly half of our members were men. Men were formerly associate members and paid a lower dues assessment. Now, women and men are equal members. The name and by-laws were changed in 2010 to reflect this phenomena and to be inclusive.
If you are a Democrat residing in Benton County, Arkansas, you may join the BC Dems for a membership fee of $20 per year for a single membership or $30 per year for a couple. If you are unable to receive the monthly newsletter via email, you may also elect to pay an addition $10 per year to receive a mailed copy.
Meetings
The BC Dems normally meet every 4th Monday of the month, except for December, for a luncheon and speaker. The meeting location is The Golden Corral in Rogers, AR, at 2605 Pleasant Crossing Drive, Rogers, AR, 72756. The time is 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Projects
BC Dems projects include various Fund Raisers and cooperating with the DP of BC in sponsoring the annual Little Flock Picnic. We lend support to the activities and events of both the BC Dems and DP of BC to provide and contribute to the election of Democratic Candidates in Benton County and the state of Arkansas.
Officers
The elected officers of the BC Dems are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
These office positions have a term of one year corresponding to the calendar year, with possible re-election for one additional term. Other Board members are appointed by the President. Officers and Board Members are listed on the BC Dems Leadership Page.
Democratic Party of Benton County -- A Separate Organization
The Democratic Party of Benton County (DP of BC), formerly known as the Benton County Democratic Central Committee, is a separate organization in Benton County. It is the official arm of the Democratic Party of Arkansas for Benton County and is also a separate PAC. It has its own membership dues, members, and officers. It is mentioned here because we share common interests, some of our members are also members of the DP of BC, and we like to keep our members informed of events and activities of the DP of BC that are of interest to our members.
If you are a Democrat registered to vote in Benton County. you may join the Democratic Party of Benton County for a two-year membership fee of $20 per person, $5 of which is paid to the Democratic Party of Arkansas (DPA) to provide a two year membership to the state party. It is very beneficial to belong to both groups.
See the Other Information and Events links that are specific to DP of BC for additional information.
The object of the Benton County Dems (BC Dems) shall be to promote fellowship among members and to further activities that will benefit the Democratic Party.
History
The BC Dems is a PAC that grew out of the Benton County Democratic Women's Club when nearly half of our members were men. Men were formerly associate members and paid a lower dues assessment. Now, women and men are equal members. The name and by-laws were changed in 2010 to reflect this phenomena and to be inclusive.
If you are a Democrat residing in Benton County, Arkansas, you may join the BC Dems for a membership fee of $20 per year for a single membership or $30 per year for a couple. If you are unable to receive the monthly newsletter via email, you may also elect to pay an addition $10 per year to receive a mailed copy.
Meetings
The BC Dems normally meet every 4th Monday of the month, except for December, for a luncheon and speaker. The meeting location is The Golden Corral in Rogers, AR, at 2605 Pleasant Crossing Drive, Rogers, AR, 72756. The time is 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Projects
BC Dems projects include various Fund Raisers and cooperating with the DP of BC in sponsoring the annual Little Flock Picnic. We lend support to the activities and events of both the BC Dems and DP of BC to provide and contribute to the election of Democratic Candidates in Benton County and the state of Arkansas.
Officers
The elected officers of the BC Dems are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
These office positions have a term of one year corresponding to the calendar year, with possible re-election for one additional term. Other Board members are appointed by the President. Officers and Board Members are listed on the BC Dems Leadership Page.
Democratic Party of Benton County -- A Separate Organization
The Democratic Party of Benton County (DP of BC), formerly known as the Benton County Democratic Central Committee, is a separate organization in Benton County. It is the official arm of the Democratic Party of Arkansas for Benton County and is also a separate PAC. It has its own membership dues, members, and officers. It is mentioned here because we share common interests, some of our members are also members of the DP of BC, and we like to keep our members informed of events and activities of the DP of BC that are of interest to our members.
If you are a Democrat registered to vote in Benton County. you may join the Democratic Party of Benton County for a two-year membership fee of $20 per person, $5 of which is paid to the Democratic Party of Arkansas (DPA) to provide a two year membership to the state party. It is very beneficial to belong to both groups.
See the Other Information and Events links that are specific to DP of BC for additional information.