KFDW NEWSLETTER
2025 KFDW NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
From the Presidents Desk
November brings colder weather and a break from electioning. Time to rest, regroup and visit with family and friends. Enjoy the season, the cider and nog, pine and cider smells, and all the happiness the holidays can bring. Remember next year we have the Governors race and representatives races to WIN! And Senator Roger Marshall to defeat.
We start in January with our new monthly series, “How to win in Kansas” starring all your representatives, past electeds & current elected as well as special guests.
On May 2nd, KFDW will be at the Topeka Country Club from 9-5 for our Annual Convention. Save the date – Information is upcoming.
And, in 2026 KFDW will also be at ALL the KDP Democracy Fests. We’re hoping you will join us.
Take a break, take a breath, and regroup. See you in 2026!
Cassie Woolworth, President
“Do as much as you can, as long as you can, then pass the baton and rest; We will need you tomorrow too!”
SPECIAL EVENTS
KFDW @ DEMOCRACY FEST – Dodge City, Kansas!
Dodge city was electric as all the candidates, officials, and community members came together to stand up for democracy! The Kansas Democratic Party hosted Democracy Fest in Dodge City, KS on October 11th. The Kansas Federation of Democratic Women showed up and showed out. Over 60 attendees gathered to discuss policies, best practices, and strategies for taking Kansas back.
WYCO 40 Years of GOVERNORS Event
President Cassie Woolworth and several WYCO Progressives attended the WYCO 40 years of Governors event and it was magnificent. With Laura Kelly, Kathleen Sebelius, Jill Docking, and John Carlin in attendance, the star power was stunning. They spoke of how Kansas has changed, and morphed into our new ‘republican’ state and how we’ve taken it back before. Our efforts won’t be in vain should we task our selves with winning Kansas.
Program Chair Needed
We are currently looking for Program Chair for KFDW’s board. Please contact Kat Hooley-Lickteig at kat.hooleylickteig@outlook.com if you are interested in Program Chair.
UP COMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Capital Area Democratic Women (CADW)
CADW meets Wednesday, November 12.
We will have Evan Gates from Kansas United for Impartial Courts to talk about the constitutional amendment that will be on the August 2026 ballot. We will also have Spencer Duncan, a candidate for Mayor of Topeka and we will discuss how the club plans to honor our President, Kathy Duncan, who passed away earlier this month.
We also broadcast via Facebook live. Find CADW on Facebook
Johnson County Democratic Women (JCDW)
A very special thank you to Christie Peterson & Christina McKenna from 50501 for instructing us on de-escalation, protestor safety, & bystander protocol. It was very timely as No Kings was the following Saturday. Excellent instruction & fantastic dialog – we learned a bunch!
A hearty THANK YOU to you BOTH!!
JCDW will have our Social on Nov 6th at The Bar in Prairie Village from 6-8 pm. Join us as we wind down election participation, candidate pushes, and canvassing/calling.
Then on Nov 20th, we’re having a CANDIDATE CELEBRATION – IF YOU RAN, we want to see you and thank you for jumping into one of the most exciting, aggressive, and exhaustive campaigning seasons. Join us form 6-8pm at Black Bear Diner 119th and Strang Line rd.
Finally, in December JCDW is having our Annual UGLY SWEATER party on December 4th from 6pm-8pm at The Bar in MISSION KS – Mission has a back room, we’re glamping there with our ugliest sweaters for the holidays. There will be prizes for first, second, and third.
Find JCDW on Facebook
Reno County Democratic Women
The RCDW women will meet Tuesday, November 11th at 11:30am at the Airport Steakhouse, 1100 Airport Road, in the private meeting room to the north as you enter the restaurant. Please join us. The speaker will be Donna Davis, Capital Campaign Director for the Reno County Food Bank. Donna is a key figure at the Food Bank and has been involved in the organization’s effort to establish a new facility and secure funding for its renovation. In September she took top prize at the United Way of Reno County’s Spark Tank event. A crowd of more than 200 people packed into the 1861 Club at the Kansas State Fairgrounds for the inaugural Spark Tank Live!!
Consider becoming a member of the Reno County Democratic Women for only $20/calendar year! Contact Peggy Hughes for details at peggy@hughes2k.com.
Saline County Democratic Women (SCDW)
On November 15th at Martinellis Little Italy, Saline County Democratic Women will host their monthly meeting. Candidates are welcome! Feel free to bring literature to pass out.
3rd Saturday of every month at 10:45 AM at Martinelli’s located at 158 S Santa Fe, Salina. Hope to see you there!
Membership
Annual membership dues are $17. You can join or renew by emailing Emma Doherty at doherty2085red@gmail.com
Sedgwick County Democratic Women (SCDW)
Sedgwick County Democratic Women unites local women of the Democratic Party; to promote the cause of the Democratic Party and to encourage full participation of women in every level of the Democratic Party structure. Our priority is to raise money to contribute to the campaign funds of pro-choice women candidates. Some years, contributions also are made to pro-choice male candidates who become associate members of the club. The amounts and parameters vary depending on the number of candidates and the amount available for distribution.
Our next meeting is November 11th (2nd Thursday) at SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67203. Doors usually open at 6p, meeting begins at 6:30p.
“When women vote, Democrats win,” because Democrats support the social issues so important to families and communities and healthy societies.
Find SCDW on Facebook
Wyandotte Progressives
WE THE PEOPLE Demonstrations: Join us every Saturday from noon to 1:30pm at the Legends. (Village West & Prairie Crossing) . This event is sponsored by WYCO Indivisible.
This event is the best Wyandotte fundraiser in decades!
SPOTLIGHT ON NO KINGS MARCH
No Kings Protest Draws Thousands on October 18th
On October 18th, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in many cities to voice their opposition to systemic inequality and social injustice, under the banner of the No Kings Protest. The rally, which drew participants from diverse backgrounds, aimed to challenge the dominance of powerful institutions and advocate for community-led change.