Inaugural Volunteer Newsletter
Welcome to the first issue of the ACDC Volunteer Newsletter. With each issue, we’ll provide you with news, events and opportunities to get involved. Our goal is to keep you informed, connected and inspired. Together, we will make a difference!
Congratulations and Swearing-In Events
ACDC congratulates our Democratic candidates who won last fall. Following are details on local swearing-in ceremonies – a moment of celebration before the hard work of governing begins. Join us in wishing our newly elected officials all the very best.
Atlantic City
Mayor Marty Small, Council Members Stephanie Marshall & Pat Bailey, and Councilman-elect Suhel Ahmed
Thursday, January 1 12:00 p.m. All Wars Memorial Building
Somers Point
Councilwoman-elect Morgan Slaughter
Friday, January 2 7:00 p.m. City Hall, 1 West New Jersey Ave.
Egg Harbor City
Councilwoman Nanette LoBiondo Galloway & Council Members-elect Scott Senn & Tanner Ortiz
Monday January 5 5:30 p.m. City Hall, 500 London Ave.
Hamilton Township
Committeewoman Thelma Witherspoon
Monday, January 5 6:00 p.m. Municipal Building, 6101 Thirteenth Street
Pleasantville
Councilmen James Barclay & Victor Carmona
Monday, January 5 6:00 p.m. City Hall, 18 N. First St.
Mullica Township
Committeeman-elect Mark Pino
Monday, January 5 7:00 p.m. Mullica Township School, 500 Elwood Rd.
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioner Rev. Collins Days
Tuesday, January 6 4:00 p.m.
Atlantic County Institute of Technology, 5080 Atlantic Ave, Mays Landing
Galloway Township
Councilwomen-elect Ro Goldberg & Joyce Pratt
Tuesday, January 6 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers, 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Egg Harbor Township
Committeeman-elect Pete Castellano
Wednesday, January 7 5:00 p.m.
Egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave.
Congratulations to the following elected officials who have ticketed swearing-in events: Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill; Assemblywoman LD2-elect Maureen Rowan; Assemblyman LD8 Anthony Angelozzi; and Assemblywoman Andrea Katz.
Call to Action
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. We need your ideas, time and talent to advance our mission of creating and protecting Democratic majorities. With a Congressional election and many important local races, 2026 will be a critical year. Here are some of the ways you can help:
Attend your local Democratic Club Meeting - (see Municipal Club Listing to get details and contact information)
Invite neighbors, friends or family members to attend meeting with you
Educate and register neighbors and friends to vote – Voter registration Information
Volunteer to help with ACDC 51st Annual Convention – contact 609-225-7753 to learn more
Help Candidates gather signatures on petitions – contact 609-225-7753 to learn more
Visit our website for more ideas on how you can make a difference
Save the Date:
January 12: County Committee Meeting (5:30 pm) and Candidates' Forum (6:00 pm) Teamsters Local 331, 1 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City
February 23: Speed Rating the CD2 Candidates, South Jersey Democratic Womens Forum (SJDWF) RSVP before Feb. 13 SJDWF.atlanticcape@gmail.com
March 8: ACDC 51st Annual Convention
Plans are underway for our 51st Annual Convention which will be held at Renault Winery in Egg Harbor City. This celebratory event is a great opportunity to meet the candidates, recognize volunteers, spend time with old and new friends, and conduct our annual club business. You won’t want to miss this special day – so mark your calendar. More details will be coming. If you are a party-planner at heart, we would love your help in making this year’s event extra special – please join volunteer committee. Call 609-225-7753 to learn more.
My Why - Terri B.
My initial reason to volunteer with ACDC in 2019 was Trump - had to do something to counter his attempt at a second term. Then I realized how important it is to work to elect local, county, state candidates to address the daily concerns of my family. The more I learned the more I felt compelled to work towards electing those that shared my values.
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