DEMOCRATIC CLUB CHARTERING
Pursuant to the California Elections Code Section 20201 and the San Bernardino County Democratic Central Committee’s (“SBCDCC”) bylaws (Article I, Section 3; and Article III, Section 2), all Democratic Clubs (“Clubs”) must obtain a charter from the SBCDCC in order to operate in San Bernardino County. Thus, chartering with the SBCDCC is MANDATORY, not optional.
CHARTERING DUE DATE
- New Clubs may submit Chartering applications at any time in a calendar year but will be subject to renewal as listed in item #2.
- Clubs seeking charter renewal must submit the appropriate paperwork no later than January 31 of each year regardless of their anniversary date.
CHARTERING PACKET / APPLICATION
Download both items below, review the Chartering Procedures, and follow the instructions in the application.
If you have any questions, contact Stacey Ramos, First Vice Chair
- Club Chartering Packet (Interactive PDF form)
- Club Chartering Procedures (Rules adopted by the SBCDP)
CHARTERING FEES
| Continuing Renewal of Chartered Club |
$50
|
| New Chartered Club | $40 |
| New Young Democrats Club | None |
If you prefer to mail a check, please make it payable to San Bernardino County Democratic Party, P.O. Box 12026, San Bernardino, CA 92423. Dues are set annually. Revised as of August 2016.
BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES OF A CLUB
As a duly Chartered Democratic Club in San Bernardino County, Clubs may:
- Use the word “Democrat” or variations in their name
- Raise money as a recognized Democratic Party organization
- Endorse Democratic candidates in San Bernardino County
- Affiliate with the California Democratic Leadership Council
- Apply for Liability Insurance & Property Coverage through the CDP
- Benfit from (MOE) Motivate Organize Elect