Greater Lowell Area Democrats
Who we are: Greater Lowell Area Democrats is a working coalition of city and town Democratic committees united for political action and dedicated to furthering the ideals of the Democratic Party. GLAD is rooted in the elected area committees with members elected or appointed by their respective committees. In addition to the Chairs, appointed members and alternates, GLAD is supported by an active group of associate members. Membership is also extended to all area members of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee.
What we do: To further its goals of information, advocacy and visibility as well as activism for the Democratic agenda, Greater Lowell Area Democrats hosts and sponsors forums, debates, caucuses, regional meetings and hearings.
What we represent: As an area of influence, the group has chosen a pattern of towns that are served by local radio, television, cable access and newspaper media rather than the traditional political boundaries defined by ever-changing senatorial and representative districts. GLAD communities include: Bedford, Billerica, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Dracut, Groton, Lowell, Pepperell, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford.
When we meet: Regular GLAD breakfast meetings are generally scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of the month. There are no regular meetings scheduled for July and August while meetings in November and December may be a joint session with the Lowell Democratic City Committee. Meetings are scheduled for 8:00 a.m. in the Independence Grill at the Radisson Hotel in Chelmsford. A continental breakfast is always available and a small fee is charged. Elected officials, candidates, activists and other guests are welcome. The Radisson is handicapped accessible and parking is readily available.
Scheduled Meetings: In 2012: January 14, February 18, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, September 8, October 29. In 2013: January 12.
Annual Brunch: The 2012 Annual Fall Breakfast Brunch with Distinguished Democrat Awards is scheduled for Sunday October 21, 2012 at 10:00AM at Lenzi’s in Dracut. Tickets for the 2012 Brunch will be $35 per person and will be available in September. Our 2012 Distinguished Democrats are yet to be determined.
Annual Distinguished Democrat Awards: GLAD honors Distinguished Democrats at the Annual Fall Breakfast Brunch. This award is given “in recognition of higher dedication to the Democratic Party and commitment to its ideals, principles and goals.” Suggestions are accepted at anytime for future honorees. Nominations must be made in writing. To view past honorees, CLICK HERE
Affiliations: Greater Lowell Area Democrats is a duly authorized regional group of the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
For more information or to be included on the GLAD e-mail contact list: Contact GLAD chair Marie Sweeney
June 25, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Wondering if GLAD is still active. I’ve been hoping some dates would eventually be posted for 2011, but that doesn’t seem likely now.
June 26, 2011 at 4:27 am
GLAD is still active. We meet most months.. I post the monthly meeting information a few days befoe each meeting. The schedlue for the rest of 2011: September 10: October 15; November 12 (tentative). We do not meet in JUly, August or December. Ourr annual brunch is scheduled for October 23, 2011.