KFDW NEWSLETTER

2025 KFDW SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

SPECIAL EVENTS – 2025 FOREVER THE FREE STATE GALA

On Saturday, August 16th, the Forever the Free State Gala again returned to the Overland Park Convention Center and we were thrilled to welcome over 500 people to support the efforts of the Johnson County Democratic Party. Their generous donations will keep our local office open year-round, allow us to hire and maintain a professional full-time staff, and fund our get-out-the-vote efforts.

To celebrate our 10th anniversary, this year’s event featured a 360 Video Photo Booth by your Unforgettable, and an After Party with a DJ, dancing, and open bar all the way up to midnight.

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2026!
The Forever the Free State Gala will return for an eleventh year on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

KFDW THANK YOUs!

Special SHOUT OUT to David Hogg and the Crawford County Democrats,
Crawford County Young Dems, the KDP, & Kansas Young Dems (WHEW!)
for the Rally for Young Democrats at Pitt State University.
I do believe this next generation will be a FORCE!

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)

Our meetings have transitioned to a hybrid meeting style. For those who are interested in joining us in person our chapter meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6pm at the Celtic Fox located at 118 SW 8th Ave, #202, Topeka, KS 66603. Please arrive at 5:30 to order dinner and/or drinks before the meeting starts. 

We also broadcast via Facebook live.

You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CapAreaDemocraticWomen

Johnson County Democratic Women (JCDW)

A BIG THANKS to the Olathe Fire department! Last month JCDW had them assist with our CPR and ran thru “Stayin-Alive” practice at the event. If you are looking for a CPR class check with your local Police/Fire – most are offered for free or a nominal charge.

On September 4th, join us for our Social at The Bar in Prairie Village from 6-8pm – we’re talking School Board & City Council races. Then on September 18, from 6-8 at the Black Bear Diner we’re hosting Mark P. Johnson, Constitutional Law Professor and advisor to Governor Kelly.  We’ll talk about the unconstitutionality of the current regime both in Kansas and the nation.

Reno County Democratic Women

Reno County Democratic Women will not have a regular monthy meeting Tuesday, September 9th, which lands during Kansas State Fair week, September 5-14th, in Hutchinson KS. We invite you instead to visit or participate at the State Dem’s booth, usually, located in the Meadowlark Building on the Kansas State Fair grounds. Connect with like-minded others!! Join us at our next meeting, Tuesday, October 14th at Airport Steakhouse, 1100 Airport Road, Hutchinson, KS, 11:30am to 1pm. 

 Thank you to our August speakers, USD308 Superintendent, Dr. Dawn Johnson, and the USC308 Director of Marketing & Communications, Stacy Goss. They presented the master plan for the proposed $109 million bond issue that will be on November’s ballot for voters to consider that addresses the school district’s need for a 6th, 7th and  8th grade attendance center or middle school. Members asked good thoughtful questions and appreciated the preparation and consideration done by the USD308 school board and district staff.

Saline County Democratic Women (SCDW)

THEN:  Parade entry for Women’s Suffrage early 1900s.

NOW:  Parade entry for Saline County Democratic Women at the August Saline County Fair Parade and the September Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair.

On September 20th at Martinellis Little Italy, join the Saline County Democratic Women as we meet meet our candidates for the Salina City Commission. Starting at 10:45 join SCDW and ask questions and gather information.

Sedgwick County Democratic Women (SCDW)

Sedgwick County Democratic Women invite all our local candidates to our dinner/meeting at Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant. Our next meeting is September 11th at 6pm at the SEIU, 3340 W Douglas, Wichita.  Doors open at 6p, meeting begins at 6:30pm. We will have a table for the candidate information & will allow each candidate to speak.

“When women vote, Democrats win,” because Democrats support the social issues so important to families and communities and healthy societies.

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.

The Wyandotte County Democratic Party is hosting a celebration of 40 years of Democratic Governors on Sunday, October 19th at the Venue located on 3150 N. 91st Street.  Featured special guests are Governor Laura Kelly, former Governor Kathleen Sebelius, former Governor John Carlin and Jill Docking representing the Docking family.  Tickets are $75; sponsorships are available.  This event is the best Wyandotte fundraiser in decades!

.https://www.facebook.com/WyandotteProgressiveDemocraticWomen

SPOTLIGHT ON KANSAS YOUNG DEMOCRATS

(KDP STYLE)

  • What We Do: At the high school, college, and county level, Kansas Young Democrats chapters help connect young Democrats and enable them to contribute to the huge collective effort of electing Democratic candidates on the local, statewide, and national stage.
  • KANSAS YOUNG DEMOCRATS
    At its most fundamental level, Kansas Young Democrats is an organization that helps facilitate and coordinate the efforts of local chapters and the young progressives who comprise them. The most efficient way to affect change is to organize activists in your local community, and that is precisely what our chapters do.
  • Where We Work: We are active in all corners of Kansas. Don’t see your high school, college, or county listed on our website? Grab four of your friends and make one! The chatering process is intuitive and easy to follow – just navigate to the “Get Involved” tab on our website menu to get started.