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BCDA - our mission. To grow the Democratic Party in Berkeley County, to provide a large pool of supporters and volunteers for a wide range of projects and campaigns, to provide financial support for the general elections, and to optimize Democratic registration, Democratic voting and Democratic voter turnout in Berkeley County. Our vision. Honest Leadership & Open Government Real Security Energy Independence Economic Prosperity and Educational Excellence A Healthcare System that Works for Everyone Retirement Security

Join BCDA!

Membership is open to all currently registered members of the Democratic Party, regardless of county or state of registration.

Annual dues are $5 per person. Lifetime dues are $100 per person,

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• ONLINE METHOD - To apply for membership ONLINE and/or process dues ONLINE (Personal Check, PayPal, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa) > CLICK HERE.
  

• OFFLINE METHOD - To print a membership application and submit dues BY MAIL (personal check only) or at a MONTHLY MEETING (cash or personal check only) > CLICK HERE
  

BCDA's scope & authority. 

BCDA is your connection to all things Democratic - candidates, campaigns, events, projects, and the Democratic Party. As members, we are Berkeley County's working army of Democrats - pushing forward to grow the party and win campaigns. BCDA works closely and cooperatively with BCDEC and the Women's Democratic Club of Berkeley County (see below). BCDA is the only Democratic organization in Berkeley County that is both a membership organization and a Political Action Committee. As such, BCDA is empowered to raise money for political purposes and make direct contributions to any state, county or local candidate, or any WV Democratic Executive Committee. We are completely self-governing, and our membership is open to all men and women who are registered as Democrats. Our members are moderate, progressive, conservative, and liberal, representing a wide range of occupations, backgrounds, ages, and interests. In terms of paid up and active membership, BCDA is one  the largest local Democratic organizations in West Virginia.

The Berkeley County Democratic Association is registered with the WV Secretary of State as a state level Political Action Committee (PAC). The activities of a state PAC, particularly regarding how money is collected and spent, are strictly regulated by State and Federal law. For regulatory information regarding BCDA, candidates, political organizations and activities in West Virginia, see the Guide to WV Campaign  Finance. Subject to applicable laws and regulations, BCDA operates according to bylaws adopted and approved by BCDA membership. To see a copy of our bylaws > CLICK HERE 

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1516, Martinsburg, WV 25402 

BCDA officers for 2011

BCDA Board of Directors for 2011

Rosalie Bernick, Russell McClatchey, Bob Mills, Bob Phillips, Bill Yearout.

OTHER LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATIONS

Berkeley County Democratic Executive Committee (BCDEC).

BCDEC is comprised of 12 persons (1 man + 1 woman from each magisterial district) who are elected to 4 year terms in the Democratic Primary held in non Presidential election years. BCDEC has an important overall  leadership role, and unlike the other 2 Democratic organizations in Berkeley County, BCDEC has official responsibilities related to filling ballot vacancies, recommending persons to fill vacated elective offices, selecting poll workers, and conducting and participating in official caucuses and conventions as they occur. BCDEC also plays a major role in promoting voter registration, voting, supporting state and local Democratic candidates in the general election, and operating a campaign headquarters during election years.

As is the case with all county level Democratic Executive Committees in WV, BCDEC is established as a non-federal Political Action Committee, which authorizes it to raise and collect money for political purposes, which includes making direct contributions to candidates running for state or local office in WV. For more on BCDEC, CLICK HERE.

Women's Democratic Club of Berkeley County.

The Women's Democratic Club of Berkeley County was established in 1932 and was a founding chapter of the West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women in 1964.  It is affiliated with both the WV Federation of Democratic Women and the National Federation of Democratic Women. They  provide important support to the campaigns of Democratic candidates as well as to the Democratic Party Platform.  They encourage the involvement of women in the political process and strive to support women's issues and women as candidates for public office. They also provide important support for several major political events in Berkeley County. For more about the Women's Democratic Club of Berkeley County, CLICK HERE.