Events
2024 CCDWLI Fall GALA
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Planning is currently underway for the Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative fifth annual Fall Gala.
Date, location and keynote speakers have yet to be announced. Want to participate in planning our next event?
PAST EVENTS
Breaking Barriers — Spring 2024
The Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative (CCDWLI) was pleased to welcome four influential elected Democratic women, who have broken barriers to serve in public office, for their Spring Gala on Sunday, April 28, 2024. “We were privileged to have U.S....
Amy Klobuchar – Fall 2021
The Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative (CCDWLI) was pleased to welcome U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, to Chester County for their Fall Gala on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Michele Vaughn, CCDWLI Chair and Co-Founder, made the following statement about...
Eleanor Clift — Spring 2019
In the Spring of 2019 the CCDWLI invited Eleanor Clift and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan to welcome guests to share how the U.S. Captial has changed over the two years since the Trump administration took office. From the very beginning, protestors filled the streets,...
Nancy Pelosi – Fall 2018
The Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative (CCDWLI) was pleased to welcome House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, to Chester County for their Fall Gala on Friday, October 12, 2018. Michele Vaughn, CCDWLI Chair and Co-Founder, made the following...
Donna Brazile — Spring 2018
Veteran political strategist Donna Brazile is the former Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the author of the New York Times bestseller Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-Ins and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in the White House. She is also the...
Dr. Jill Biden — Fall 2017
Excerpt from Article by By Bill Rettew, published in the Daily Local News, 10/16/2017 — MENDENHALL > Former Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden encouraged women to become more involved in politics during Sunday’s Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership...
Row Office Candidate Reception 2017
On September 10th 2017 the Chester County Democratic Women's Leadership Initiative hosted a reception to honor the Chester County Row Office Candidates on the ballot in November. Honorees included Clerk of Courts, Yolanda Van der Krol, Comptroller,...
MARTHA S. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
The Martha S. Smith Scholarship is awarded annually to a select group of women who demonstrate outstanding leadership, dedication to serving their community, and participation in the Democratic Party. Martha Smith, in addition to being recognized for her...
Wendy Davis — Spring 2017
This past year as women struggled to see themselves as protagonists in this bleak political landscape, we watched over half a million women around the world march in a peaceful demonstration of their combined strength. It is nearly always in the midst of...
Judicial Candidates Meet & Greet 2017
The Chester County Democratic Women's Leadership Initiative hosted the PA Statewide Judicial Candidates at Timothy's Restaurant, in Exton on Sunday, March 12th, 2017. The event gave community members an opportunity to meet their judicial candidates before...