Cheshire County Democrats
Our mission is to promote the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party in Cheshire County, in
our state and in our country by helping to elect Democrats up and down the ticket. We also strive to
be an active voice and partner in the community for issues and values we stand for.
Officers:
Carl DeMatteo, Chair: (603) 566-7952; carldematteo@gmail.com
Mohammad Saleh, Vice Chair: salehmoa@hotmail.com
Patricia Murphy, Second Vice Chair: homemurphy@msn.com
Jim Tetreault, Treasurer: jimtetreault65@gmail.com
Ann Hefferon, Secretary: akheff@gmail.com
Meetings are always held the first Tuesday of the month, unless there is a significant conflict.
Activities:
Oversee/organize canvassing and phonebanking for every election, including training,
scheduling, data entry and follow-up
Oversee/organize GOTV (Get Out the Vote) for every election
Fundraise for local Democratic candidates and for joint advertising for all Democrats
Host seminars, workshops and retreats, with relevant speakers of interest when applicable
Organize rallies (haven’t this year, do not want to duplicate other efforts) or participate in
rallies that uphold our values
Host/organize community events
Recruit and train potential candidates
Host political panel discussions
Host meet-the- candidate and talk-to- your-legislator events
House field organizers and out-of- state volunteers short- and long-term
Secure housing for field organizers and out-of- state volunteers
Find, set up, and organize a central office for elections
Find, set up and organize field offices for elections
Represent Cheshire County at State party (NHDP) meetings, events, U.S. Senate events,
U.S. Congressional events
Attend NHDP trainings
Attend periodic information sessions at NHDP
Attend/support/sponsor State Committee Meetings and Conventions
Add input to State Party rules, including challenging the rules
Organize to send candidates for DNC delegate slots (won 2 last year, first time in 24 years)
Hold monthly meetings with speakers
Volunteer every month to serve the hot meal at The Community Kitchen
Volunteer for community events
Phonebank on off-election years to help Democratic candidates in other states
Maintain/ update Facebook, Twitter, and website accounts to disseminate information
Maintain database/membership informationCheshire County Democrats
Our mission is to promote the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party in Cheshire County, in
our state and in our country by helping to elect Democrats up and down the ticket. We also strive to
be an active voice and partner in the community for issues and values we stand for.
Officers:
Carl DeMatteo, Chair: (603) 566-7952; carldematteo@gmail.com
Mohammad Saleh, Vice Chair: salehmoa@hotmail.com
Patricia Murphy, Second Vice Chair: homemurphy@msn.com
Jim Tetreault, Treasurer: jimtetreault65@gmail.com
Ann Hefferon, Secretary: akheff@gmail.com
Meetings are always held the first Tuesday of the month, unless there is a significant conflict.
Activities:
Oversee/organize canvassing and phonebanking for every election, including training,
scheduling, data entry and follow-up
Oversee/organize GOTV (Get Out the Vote) for every election
Fundraise for local Democratic candidates and for joint advertising for all Democrats
Host seminars, workshops and retreats, with relevant speakers of interest when applicable
Organize rallies (haven’t this year, do not want to duplicate other efforts) or participate in
rallies that uphold our values
Host/organize community events
Recruit and train potential candidates
Host political panel discussions
Host meet-the- candidate and talk-to- your-legislator events
House field organizers and out-of- state volunteers short- and long-term
Secure housing for field organizers and out-of- state volunteers
Find, set up, and organize a central office for elections
Find, set up and organize field offices for elections
Represent Cheshire County at State party (NHDP) meetings, events, U.S. Senate events,
U.S. Congressional events
Attend NHDP trainings
Attend periodic information sessions at NHDP
Attend/support/sponsor State Committee Meetings and Conventions
Add input to State Party rules, including challenging the rules
Organize to send candidates for DNC delegate slots (won 2 last year, first time in 24 years)
Hold monthly meetings with speakers
Volunteer every month to serve the hot meal at The Community Kitchen
Volunteer for community events
Phonebank on off-election years to help Democratic candidates in other states
Maintain/ update Facebook, Twitter, and website accounts to disseminate information
Maintain database/membership information