Democratic Women of Pender County
2026 DWPC Equality Luncheon August 22nd 11:30 - 2:00
Costal Estates Clubhouse
Our Equality luncheon speakers
The Honorable Deb Butler
The Honorable Deb Butler
The Honorable Deb Butler
Ms. Deb Bulter (NC House District 18) represents New Hanover County. She will share with us what is going on in Raleigh and what we have to do to win elections in November.
Mayor Rose Terry
The Honorable Deb Butler
The Honorable Deb Butler
Ms. Terry is the first female mayor of Navassa, NC. We look forward to her insights about the history of Black Women's Suffrage.
4-25-26 DWPC Fundraiser for dr. Kimberly Hardy
Terrific Luncheon
DWPC put on a wonderful luncheon to raise funds for Dr. Kimberly Hardy. Our team of wonderful volunteers created a delicious luncheon, enjoyed by all. Pictured above are just a few of our members; Janice Jenks, Teresa Pekard, Nancy Patton & Teresa Poston. Thanks to all our volunteers for making the day so special.
Great turn out
No event is possible if we don't have our members, friends and people from the community come and celebrate with DWPC. We also showed what we can accomplish when we work together. And, we certainly did work together! It takes a village is not a cliche and it doesn't only apply to raising children. It's a fact, and it applies to getting any big job done.
Dr. Kimberly Hardy
Suprise Contribution
Suprise Contribution
Dr. Kimberly Hardy is our candidate for NC Congressional District 7. She spoke to the group about the importance in winning this election in November. Dr. Hardy is running to make life better for ALL the people in the 7th district - not for fame or power but because she truly believes that change can happen and David Rouzer can be defeated. She has earned our support, and WE ARE 100% BEHIND DR. HARDY!
Suprise Contribution
Suprise Contribution
Suprise Contribution
Connie Nelson, our DWPC President surprised Dr. Hardy with a donation from DWPC. All our yard sales, craft fairs and membership dues could not have gone to support a better candidate. This is the largest one-time donation in our history, and you can tell by the look on Dr. Hardy's face - she was overjoyed.
Supporting Pender County
DWPC has been part of this community since 2016. We have grown by working to help our neighbors make Pender County a better place to live and work.
United By A Common Goal
DWPC's mission is to support Democratic candidates get elected in Pender County during our Municipal elections in 2025.
We will turn Pender BLUE with your support.
Get Involved
Get Involved
Everyone has unique talents and when you join DWPC, you can join with like-minded women throughout Pender County and make a difference.
Donate to DWPC
Contribute to DWPC's Sustaining Fund
A simple way to financially support DWPC and our future democratic candidates is to make a donation to our sustaining fund. You can donate whatever amount is comfortable for you in a one-time donation or you can make it a recurring donation. At the 2025 Planning Meeting, the group set our fundraising goal to be $15,000.
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DWPC Board of Directors
President
1st Vice-Chair Membership Chairperson
Diane Herring Term 2025-2027
2nd Vice-Chair Activism & Advocacy Committee
Co-Chairs
Annis Collins Term 2024-2026
Nancy Patton
3rd Vice-Chair Communication Manager
Mesha Perez Term 2025-2027
4th Vice-Chair Social Committee Chairperson
Teresa Pekard Term 2024-2026
Secretaty
Judy Clemmons Term 2025-2027
Treasurer
Teresa Poston Term 2025-2027
Christine Jones Term 2025-2027
Data Manager
Sonya Allen
Fundraising Chairperson
Jillian Miranda
President's Message
DWPC President Connie Nelon's Closing Remarks at the Equality Luncheon
There are so many people to thank today.
- All of you, who bought tickets and came out to be with us.
- All the people who planned, organized, cooked, and served us.
- All of you who donated items to sell or auction, who bid on auction items, and who purchased items for sale.
I’ve not mentioned this before, but there are seven people in this room, who donate monthly toward our DWPC sustaining fund. You know who you are. Thank you! These monies provide the funds that we use to put on events such as this - so that every dollar we fundraise will go directly to the candidates.
I’d also like to thank Therese Sullivan for providing us this lovely space. By having our meeting here - for free - we can put more money to work getting our Democratic candidates elected.
Thank you to the five ladies and one gentleman from Sampson County who drove all this way to meet us and see what Pender is doing out here on the coast. By making connections with our sister counties - we are stronger across the region. When they hold events, we will get a group of DWPC members to go and support them in Sampson.
And a big thank you to Justice Earls, and our local Municipal Election candidates Ms Rodriquez de Miranda, Ms Jacobs, and Ms McDuffie, who spoke to us today. These brace women are putting themselves out there and we promise to do everything we can to get them elected.
Even with everything you’re all doing, there is still more to be done. And we need you to do what you can.
-if you have time, volunteer
-if you have money, donate
- DWPC needs a Fundraising Chair, which is a position on the Board.
- Pender County will need Democratic Poll Workers next year. And that’s a paid position
- consider getting active in your precinct. We still need some Precinct Chairs
- work for a candidate
- join us for one of the Advocacy or Activism events that Annis and Nancy talked about
- come out with us to NAACP events or League of Women Voter meetings
- Register for Mobilize and sign up for an event. There are two in Pender County coming up in September. NAACP is hosting a PBS documentary about the Wilmington Coup on September 6th with Justice Allison Riggs as the guest speaker and we’d like to fill the room. Also, the Fact Checking event on 9/14 is on Mobilize.
- sign up for 5 Calls and reach out to our elected officials
Everyone can do something, and together WE WILL MAKE DIFFERENCE!
Have a great day everyone!
Connie Nelson - DWPC President
We are Stronger TOGETHER
Thanks for everyone's hard work! We made a difference in Pender County