About Us

The Missouri Federation of Women’s Democratic Clubs is founded upon the ideals and principles of the Missouri Democratic Party’s Platform:

Our state’s Democratic Party embodies the hopes and dreams of Missourians aspiring to better themselves, their families and their communities. We are a party of the people, all people, and our only qualification for membership is a genuine concern for the welfare of our nation and its citizens. Democrats believe in putting people first, and in doing so, believe that all of our citizens are entitled to ethical, efficient, economical, and responsive government on all levels in the State of Missouri that will improve the quality of their lives.

Organization Structure

Similar to the MFWDC’s membership with the National Federation of Democratic Women, local Democratic clubs join the MFWDC and are organized within Missouri’s Nine Congressional Districts. The local clubs elect District Presidents to be information/ communication liaison officers to the MFWDC’s Executive Board of Directors. The Executive Board meets several times each year to conduct Federation business. This structure allows the MFWDC to achieve one of its primary objectives:

Organizing all Women’s Democratic Clubs in the state of Missouri into one group working for the success of the Democratic Party.

Convention

Each year local Federation clubs come together for MFWDC’s annual June Convention, hosted by local clubs within one of the nine Congressional Districts. In 2006 the MFWDC celebrated its diamond jubilee at Missouri’s Capitol in Jefferson City. Hosted by the Fourth Congressional District, the members rededicated themselves to working together to continue the great work of our Federation’s Democratic Women from the past 75 years. Our theme was “A Proud Heritage…A Strong Future.”

If you would like to attend the Annual June (weekend) Convention, check out the homepage convention link and use our contact page. We are happy to answer your questions and receive convention guests.

Democrat Day at the Capitol

The MFWDC traditionally hosts a fun and educational day at the Capitol to meet with our Democratic leadership as well as our Democratic State Senators and Representatives.

This event is usually held on a Tuesday or Wednesday in April while our General Assembly is in session. A luncheon is served on site, making for easy access to visit with home town legislators. Our Jefferson City Democrats always seem very happy to see supportive Federation visitors at the Capitol. Local clubs are welcome to bring Democratic family and friends to this event. Check the homepage in March for information.

Full MFWDC Participation

In order to fulfill the Federation’s purpose and to encourage full participation of women in every level of the Democratic structure, the MFWDC works together with the Missouri State and National Democratic Committees, as well as the National Federation of Democratic Women to meet these objectives:

On a personal level our Democratic women are offered many opportunities to gain leadership and advocacy skills, acquire practical working knowledge for life, and develop support systems. Our Federation members have many interesting and positive experiences. Most of all, MFWDC membership means a woman has a greater chance of making positive change for family and country.

Membership

Interested in joining our organization or maybe starting a Federation Club? Just contact us and we will make it easy for you. We will need to know your Congressional District and County to help you find a local club near you. Become a part of our Federation’s proud heritage and work to continue the tradition and purpose our founding members envisioned for Missouri’s Democratic Women.