On Monday Dec. 10, 2008, DPAC organized a fundraising  for Congressman Dennis Kucinich at the home of Mr. Kamron Jabbari and his wife, Fahim.  Iranian American Democrats of Orange County (IADOC) participated in this well attended event.  Congressman discussed his visions for America and the World, at the time where both domestic policies such as healthcare and economy and International issues such as Iraq war and the tension with Iran are at the top of everyone's mind.  Congressman, explained  his plans as how to put America back on its track and regain her image in the World stage peacefully.

At the closing, several audience members asked the congressman about, lack of adequate health insurance coverage, racial profiling, and how to  diffuse current Mid East tension between US and Iran.

Congressman briefly discussed his efforts in bringing impeachment proceedings against the Vice President in Congress. (http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/199.html).

IADOC Voter's Registration @ Mehregan

At 2008 Mehregan fall festival, IADOC had a Voter's registration drive to register as many as Iranian-Americans who are citizen, yet not registered.  We had a good turn out and were received enthusiastically by Iranian-Americans.

On Monday June 11, 2008, Democratic presidential contender, Senator Barack Obama attended a fundraising event at the home of Michael and Sholeh Chegini.  The event was well attended and it raised over $150,000 according to Michael.   "A lot of people don't understand what the Democratic party means here because it has been in the background for so long," Chegini said. "But we're starting to be offensive instead of defensive and we're bringing figures like Obama here to win the country back."           Read more...

California State Democratic Convention (April 26-28, 2008)

This past weekend, Orange County had a huge presence at the California Democratic Convention in San Diego. Over 100 delegates were able to see the leading presidential contenders and Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Even better, Orange County's own Tim Steed was elected President of the California Young Democrats, while Lindsay Hopkins was elected Vice President of Finance. Chris Roa was elected Orange County Regional Director. Meanwhile, Chair Ferial Govashiri and the Orange County Young Democrats were awarded Chapter of the Year by the California Young Democrats. Finally, Melahat Rafiei, Political Director for the Democratic Party of Orange County, won the 2008 John F. Kennedy, Jr. Award for outstanding public service by a young person in California. Melahat was selected for this prestigious award after having displayed outstanding leadership qualities in the service of others in California. Congratulations to Tim, Lindsay, Chris, Ferial, Melahat, and all Orange County Democrats on a tremendous weekend! Sincerely, Mike Levin Democratic Party of Orange County

March 24, 2008 Dennis Kucinich

Rep. Kucinich discussed his Peace Plan for Iraq (HR 1234),
the Conyers/Kucinich plan for genuine universal SINGLE-PAYER NON-PROFIT health care (HR 676) and the Kucinich plan to put America back to work. This meeting took place at the IBEW Local #441 Union Hall.

On February 10, 2008, the Iranian American Democrats of Orange County held an event in Irvine that was attended by many leaders of the community and included several prominent members of the Democratic Party of Orange County, including the Executive Director, the Director, Vice Chair, and others. The objective of the meeting was to provide an opportunity for the Democratic Party of Orange County to meet and interact with members of the Iranian American community and to strengthen the relationship between the two. Mike Levin, the Executive Director of DPOC stressed the importance of participation by the Iranian Americans in the political process and in particular in the Democratic Party. IADOC also informed the participants of the upcoming events in 2008, including visits by Hillary Clinton, Barak Obama, John Edwards, and others.