Queens Democratic Club Elects New Executive Board
Powhatan and Pocahontas Regular Democratic Club
For Immediate Release
May 8, 2019
Contact: Henry Simon, powhatan01@gmail.com
Queens Democratic Club Elects New Executive Board
Will Engage Community and Increase Grassroots Advocacy to Create Lasting Change
Astoria, N.Y. - Over 50 members of the Powhatan and Pocahontas Regular Democratic Club gathered to elect their 2019-2020 executive board.
The Club is a building ground for Democrats and people looking to be politically involved in their community. The club's mission is to elect Democrats to office, grow new generations of political leaders and activists, engage with elected officials on a grassroots level, and shape the Democratic party with Astoria's voices.
Members of Powhatan have organized political and community outreach-based activities including phone banking, petitioning, canvassing, voter registration drives, debate watch parties, food drives, and clothing drives. They have worked together to elect candidates from the bottom of the ticket and up - from local Democratic District Leaders to president. Members have spoken to voters and helped fund raise for candidates both in Astoria and in battleground states such as Pennsylvania and Florida.
The Club has made it a priority to reach first-time voters through community outreach, events, policy-based discussions, and social media. Under the direction of the board, Powhatan will continue to grow new generations of political leaders and activists, help elect Democrats to office, engage with elected officials on a grassroots level, and shape the Democratic party with Astoria's voices.
The executive board includes:
Andy Aujla, President
Nicole Migliore, Executive Vice President
Yanni Trittas, Political Vice President
Eileen Schauer, Treasurer
Paula Avila-Guilen, Community Outreach Secretary
Henry Simon, Corresponding Secretary
Peter Gunther, Recording Secretary
Hannah Lupien, Financial Secretary
Laura Jean Hawkins, Female Chair of the Board
Dirk McCall, Male Chair of the Board
Jesse Rose, Building Director
"It is an honor to be the President of the oldest Democratic club in Astoria, and also being the first person of color in this position is extremely meaningful in this turbulent political climate," said Andy Aujla, the newly elected President. He then added, "to create lasting change, we must engage neighbors in the political process at every level. I encourage everyone to get involved in grassroots advocacy with our club."
Powhatan kicked-off the tenure of their new board by recognizing the amazing achievements of community leaders at Powhatan’s Annual Dinner Dance on Thursday, May 2nd. This year’s honorees include Michele Gilliam, Melanie La Rocca, Brian M. Martinez, Eileen M. Schauer, and NYS Assembly Member Catalina Cruz.
Councilman Costa Constantinides and AnneMarie Anzalone are the Democratic District Leaders.
Founded in 1901, the Powhatan and Pocahontas Regular Democratic Club represents the 36th Assembly District, Part A, in Astoria.