Elgin Township Democrats
Our Next Meeting
August 13, 2025
(Second Wednesday Monthly)
Doors Open 6:30 p.m.
Speakers: 7:00pm
Business 7:30 p.m.
In Person and Zoom
Elgin Township Building | Lower Level
729 S. McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123
Updates from our blog

2025 Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner
Join the Elgin Towmship Democrats at the Holiday Inn of Elgin’s Grand Ballroom on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 5:30pm to 9:00 pm.

Elgin Township Food Drive | August 2, 2025
Help your neighbors in need: Drop off food or checks at Settlers Park (off Long Common) or 210 Wing Park Blvd or DROP OFF at Vern Tepe’s.

No Kings Rally in Elgin, IL
Thank you to everyone who took a stand for Democracy on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Elgin, IL! The organizers of the event estimate the attendance to be 2,000!
Upcoming Events This Week
- August 2, 2025
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Elgin Township Food Drive
August 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Settlers Park (off Long Common) or 210 Wing Park Blvd or DROP OFF at Vern Tepe’s.
Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 10am-1pmWhat We Need
$$$ – Make Checks to FFGE (Food for Greater Elgin)
- NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS CANNED MEAT MEALS (Stew, Chili, SPAM) TUNA—Can or Pouch
- Spagheƫ Noodles—1 LB Bag
- Spagheƫ Sauce
- DIAPERS, BABY WIPES, FORMULA, BOTTLES CHILDREN’S TOYS & BOOKS
- CLEANING SUPPLIES
- TOILETRIES—SOAP, DEODORANT, RAZORS, FEMI- NINE HYGENE PRODUCTS, SHOWER GEL
- HEALTH SUPPLIES—HEADACHE ITEMS, COLD/FLU, ALLERGY, CALAMINE LOTION, BAND AIDS PERSONAL HYGENIE ITEMS
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO & FOOD FOR GREATER ELGIN
Donation by check should be made out to: Food For Greater Elgin
Direct any questions to Vern Tepe: VERNTEPE@GMAIL.COM or 630-632-9811
Sponsored by Elgin Township Democrats
www.elgindems.org
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Together, We Are Unstoppable
August 2, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Join We Can Lead Change on Saturday, August 2nd, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, at Gleneagle Drive and South Randall Road in Geneva, for a national day of action rally/protest that shows the world that “Together, We Are Unstoppable.”
You may register to attend at https://www.wecanleadchange.org/event-details-registration/together-we-are-unstoppable.
On this National Day of Action, we come together to show that we are ready to transform anger into action, harnessing the energy of collective resistance. Our movement is rooted in non-violence, but it is far from passive. We stand strong, bold, and unyielding, showing the world the irresistible force of communities united against injustice.
Alone we can be silenced. Together, we are unstoppable.
Bring your signs, flags, voices, energy and passion!
We will be collecting food pantry donations. Please bring your donations to the Information table at the rally.
Here is a list of most needed items:
- Canned meats
- Breakfast cereal/oatmeal – individual or family size
- Poptarts
- Pinto Beans
- White rice 1 lb bag
- Ramen
- Instant Potatoes
- Pasta and Pasta sauce
- Water
- Juice
- Pedialyte
Join We Can Lead Change, Fox Valley Activists, Fox Valley Rising Indivisible, Batavia-Aurora Indivisible, DuPage Indivisible, HIKE Tribe Indivisible and the Democrats of Batavia, Elgin, Geneva, St. Charles, & Western Kane County Townships and let our voices be raised for justice and dignity!!
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Our Executive Committee

Carl Strathmann,
Chairman,
630.890.3460

Winfried Cooper,
Vice Chair,
224.805.1887

Mike Rende,
Secretary,
847.608.1995

Janice Bennett,
Treasurer,
847.772.4463

Sue Broxham,
Co-Parliamentarian,
847.732.5604

Jose Alfonso Villalobos,
Co-Parliamentarian,
847.346.2069

Brad Vincent,
Sergeant at Arms,
224.688.2609
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