History for 2006

The Democratic Women of Johnson County (DWJC), Tennessee was established with the first organizational meeting on March 18, 2006. The first regular monthly meeting was held on April 22. The officers for 2006 were Shirley Brahaney, President; Helen McQueen, Vice President; Katherine Hegemann, Secretary; and Carol Maulden, Treasurer.

Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month, 10:00 am at Cook's Cafeteria. The annual dues for 2006 and 2007 are $10.00.

The first objective of the organization was to assist in the political campaigns for Democrats running for Tennessee Governor, US House of Representatives, and US Senate. Democratic candidates running in the primary were to be contacted and urged to visit Johnson County before the primary elections in August.

At the May meeting, the women of the organization decided to work with the Republican Women of Johnson County to sponsor a Meet the Candidates forum in local elections.

There were two forums in June for county wide, local elections. District forums were also held for candidates running for County Commissioners and School Board.

DWJC helped campaign for Democratic candidates with open meetings, a Democratic Headquartes, and fund-raisers.

In November, Shirley Brahaney decided not to remain as President, and the Executive Board decided to seek out a candidate for that position. The other officers were asked to remain for 2007 to provide stability and leadership. The organization determined that the most appropriate goals for 2007 were to build the organization and increase attendance and participation in the DWJC.