SCDP Committees
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Are you looking to get actively involved in the Sedgwick County Democratic Party?
We would love to have you join a SCDP committee.
If you have questions about a committee please contact the chair of the committee.
If there is a vacancy in the chair spot please email info@sedgwickcountydemocrats.com for questions.
The committees are working groups and will meet as needed. The following groups are available for you to sign up for:
Fundraising Committee
Optimize Fundraising & Events
1. Continue digital fundraising campaigns while monitoring their impact and reach.
2. Grow the SCDP Blue Wings Club to increase recurring donors.
3. Maintain and establish new signature events to additional prospective donor audiences.


Direct Action Committee
Deepen Community Engagement
1. Establish and execute casual informative networking events for PCPs and community members.
2. Coordinate with community organizations that align with our values to cross-promote and coordinate direct action.
3. Research and inform SCDP membership about opportunities to attend and network at like-minded community events.

Organizing Committee
Recruit & Support Candidates
1. Monitor all potential elected positions within Sedgwick County, including PCPs, and identify opportunities to recruit or support Democratic officials.
2. Engage broader community networks to identify future candidates.
3. Welcome & guide new candidates through the filing process and campaign resources.

Rules & Bylaw Committee
Ensure Legal Compliance
1. Ensure SCDP compliance with Federal, State, and local laws as well as the Dnc and kdp bylaws.
2. research proposed changes to scdp bylaws/policies and provide recommendations to the body based on that review.
3. organize and provide compliance training for the membership as needed, I.e. bylaws/policies, campaign finance, yard sign ordinances, etc.

The committees are working groups and will meet as needed.
The following groups are available for you to sign up for:
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Fundraising Committee Chair Kristi Kirk chair@sedgwickcountydemocrats.com - Organize and support regular fundraising efforts for SCDP.
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Bylaws Committee - Randy Rathburn, Levi Henry, Beckie Jenek, Kenzie Borland | Review current bylaws and make recommendations to the central committee for updates.
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Lee Kinch Memorial Committee - *Chair Needed* Raise additional funds for the committee, create guidelines for candidates to access funds, and distribute funds to support first-time democratic candidates running for office.
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Volunteer Coordinator Committee - *Chair Needed* Updates volunteer database and outreaches for volunteers to staff various SCDP, candidate support, and community collaboration initiatives.
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Ethics Committee - Offer assistance in addressing ethical issues that arise, facilitate sound decision making that respects participants’ values, concerns, and interests. Provide ethics education opportunities, review ethics violations, and provide recommendations to the executive team and central committee.
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Veterans Engagement Committee - Chair Jay Swan (316) 992-8822 | engage Veterans in the SCDP. Provide Dem representation at Veterans programs in the community. Support Veteran community service opportunities and resource sharing. Grow veteran representation within the party.
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PCP Training Committee - Chair Monica Marks - monicamarks@gmail.com | PCP training and education.
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Voter Outreach and PCP Recruitment - Chair Kristi Kirk
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Young Democrats - Chair Ariel Dillon