Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats

Ogallalah Breakfast
2025-05-16 10:30, 2025-07-18 10:30, 2025-08-15 10:30, 2025-10-17 10:30 (America/Chicago) | KS
The Ogallala Roundtable is a think tank of progressives and community activists who meet the second Friday monthly to enjoy a meal and interact with speakers concerning issues and organizations that affect each of us. Political candidates, nonprofit entities, historical topics, current legislation, brainstorming about the future…..Walk With us. Join The Parade. Let’s Get To Work!

SCGD Member Meeting
2025-06-09 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
The Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Meet & greet begins at 6:00 PM. The meeting is called to order at 6:30. Guests are welcome.
Speaker: Joseph Shepard
Joseph Shepard is a dedicated community leader and public servant with deep roots in Wichita. He is a two-time graduate of Wichita State University, holding a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, a Master’s in Public Administration, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Joseph is running for Wichita City Council District 1 on three core pillars: Economic Advancement, Cultivating Community, and Strengthening Trust between the People and Local Government. His call to serve is embedded in his DNA, but he answered the call to pursue elected office because of his strong desire to address the challenges facing District 1 and his commitment to working with anyone who shares a genuine vision for the district’s success. As Chief of Staff at Lead For America and a community volunteer with organizations like HumanKind Ministries and The Kansas African American Museum, Joseph brings a lived experience of resilience and a relentless drive to build a city where everyone feels safe, seen, and valued.

SCDW Member Meeting
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States

Ogallalah Breakfast
2025-06-20 10:30 | KS
The Ogallala Roundtable is a think tank of progressives and community activists who meet the second Friday monthly to enjoy a meal and interact with speakers concerning issues and organizations that affect each of us. Political candidates, nonprofit entities, historical topics, current legislation, brainstorming about the future…..Walk With us. Join The Parade. Let’s Get To Work!
Friday, June 20, from 10:30 AM-1:30 PM
Join us at Spears Restaurant, 4324 West Maple in Wichita, for food, friendship, and two fine speakers: Karen Cayce and Pamela Mason.
Join community advocates and activists.
Speakers: Karen Cayce and Pamela Mason

SCGD Member Meeting
2025-07-14 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-11 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-12 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-09 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-13 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
The Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Meet & greet begins at 6:00 PM. The meeting is called to order at 6:30. Guests are welcome.

SCGD Member Meeting
2025-09-08 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
The Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats meetings are held the second Monday of each month.
Join us for this month’s meeting on
Monday, September 8th!
Meet & greet at 6:00 PM,
Meeting starts at 6:30.
Guests are welcome.
This month’s speaker:
Jenna Grant, WSU Young Dems President
Bio: We are a student-run organization that provides opportunities for students and young Democrats in Sedgwick County to actively participate in local politics. We are committed to boosting civic engagement by regularly hosting local candidates for forums and discussions and helping students find their polling place, how to register to vote, and more. By hosting these events, we get to leverage our unique position on a college campus by interacting with a diverse range of voices, including people from across the political spectrum and those who are apolitical. Ultimately, we strive to educate students on key political and social issues and empower them to become leaders who create meaningful change in their communities.

Ogallalah Breakfast
2025-09-19 10:30 | KS
The Ogallala Roundtable is a think tank of progressives and community activists who meet the second Friday monthly to enjoy a meal and interact with speakers concerning issues and organizations that affect each of us. Political candidates, nonprofit entities, historical topics, current legislation, brainstorming about the future…..Walk With us. Join The Parade. Let’s Get To Work!
Ogallala Roundtable
Friday, September 19th
Ogallala Breakfast & Roundtable
(Third Friday of each month)
11am – 1:30pm
Spears Restaurant
4323 W. Maple, Wichita
10:30 Food and Friendship
11:15 WSU Political Science Professor Michael Hall
12:00 Chris Mann Kansas Attorney General candidate
Next Roundtable, Friday, September 19thWe meet for food, friendship, conversation, and a learning experience to expand our community activism:
Third Friday monthly
https://scgrassrootsdems.com/upcoming_events/

SCGD Member Meeting
2025-10-13 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
The Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Meet & greet begins at 6:00 PM. The meeting is called to order at 6:30. Guests are welcome.
PDF: Rep Carmichael & Mr. Tuley for 20251013

Washington Days
2026-03-06 00:00 - 2026-03-08 00:00 | Hotel Topeka At City Center, Hotel Topeka At City Center, Topeka, KS, 66612, United States
Washington Days – Kansas State Democratic Convention
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SCGD Member Meeting
2026-03-09 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
The Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Meet & greet begins at 6:00 PM. The meeting is called to order at 6:30. Guests are welcome.
“May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more, and
nothing but happiness come through your door.” -Traditional
Corned Beef and Cabbage, sorry, no green beer. Make no mistake,
you’ll want to be here.
A Corned Beef & Cabbage fundraiser meal will be served
before/during the meeting for a suggested donation of $10.
Additional treats are always welcome.
Good food, good people and a great cause.
Thank you for helping support local Grassroots work.
Featured speakers are:
Professor Russell Arben Fox & Noah Taylor.
More detail below.
Attending candidates are welcome to briefly speak after Noah. We encourage candidates to attend and speak at Grassroots Democrats meetings.
SEIU
3340 W Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67203
Monday, March 9th
Meet & Greet at 6:00 PM
Meeting starts at 6:30 PM
Guests are welcome and encouraged!
Bring a Friend!
Speakers: Professor Russell Arben Fox & Noah Taylor
Grassroots Democrats’ main speaker this month is Professor Russell Arben Fox, Friends University, who will speak on “Grassroots Activities in 2026.” He is an expert on local and urban democracy and frequently comments on Kansas and Wichita politics through multiple media outlets and is an associate editor of the blog “Front Porch Republic.”

The primary candidate speaker in March is Noah Taylor, who is contemplating running for the Kansas Senate this year. He is a U.S. Army veteran, small business owner, and co-founder of Leading Kansas. Growing up in El Dorado in a union household, he now lives in Kechi with his wife, a nurse, and two children.

Any candidates are welcome to briefly speak after Noah. We encourage candidates to attend and speak at Grassroots Democrats meetings.

SCDW Member Meeting
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:30 | KS
SCDW meets every second Thursday of the month. This month’s meeting is Thursday, February 12th, at Felipe’s Restaurant, 3434 West Central Ave. in Wichita(The meeting starts at 6:30, but feel free to join some of us at 5pm for dinner and conversation)
Our speakers will be Wichita-based community organizer and civic advocate Shannon Boone and ACLU Director of Policy and Research Logan Demond. Candidates Jennifer Day and Marty Tuley will also be joining us so be sure to come early and get acquainted with our guests. Please just tell the hostess you are with Democratic Women, and you will be directed to our area at the back of the restaurant.
Jennifer is running to be the Kansas Secretary of State. She has been a volunteer with the Johnson County Democratic Party since 2019, the Johnson County Election Office since 2018, and served as the vice president for the local chapter of the League of Women Voters in 2023 – 2024. She is also a member of the Kansas Federation of Democratic Women, and the Greater KC Women’s Political Caucus. Jennifer also served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2020 – 2021. In her professional life, she worked as an executive assistant for various corporations for 15 years before starting her own interior design and real estate investment business in 2013.
Marty Tully is a candidate for Governor of Kansas and is a fourth-generation Kansan with deep roots in our state’s soil and values. He grew up throwing hay, chasing cattle, and learning life’s lessons in the classroom and on the football field. His family is made up of farmers, public school teachers, and working folks who believe in showing up, telling the truth, and doing what’s right — even when it’s hard.
SCDW dues are $30 per year. You may pay them by check at our meeting or on-line. We appreciate any additional donations which we will give to help elect Democratic Women and others who share our values.
Hope to see you there!

SCDW Member Meeting
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:30 | KS
SCDW meets every second Thursday of the month. This month’s meeting is Thursday, February 12th, at Felipe’s Restaurant, 3434 West Central Ave. in Wichita(The meeting starts at 6:30, but feel free to join some of us at 5pm for dinner and conversation)
Kansas Immigration Coalition representatives Sarah Balderas, Balderas Legal Group, and Yeni Silva-Renteria, LMSW International Rescue Committee
What: Monthly meeting
When: April 9, 2026 (The meeting starts at 6:30, but feel free to join us at 5pm for dinner and conversation)
Where: Felipe’s Restaurant, 3434 W Central

Program: Yeni Telles, Executive Director of IRC Kansas and co-founder of the Kansas Immigration Coalition and Sarah Balderas, local immigration Attorney will be joining us.
Kansas Immigration Coalition (KIC)
KIC brings together individuals and organizations to advocate for just, humane immigration policy at all levels of government. “In Kansas, we believe that every immigrant’s story is a thread that strengthens the fabric of our communities.”
The Kansas Immigration Coalition is made up of partner organizations across Kansas that work to equip immigrant communities with resources that reduce fear, promote confidence, and safeguard the dignity and well-being of immigrant communities across the state.

Friendly reminder – Elizabeth Bishop reminds everyone that membership dues are $30 and can be paid at this meeting.

SCGD Member Meeting
2026-05-11 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
The Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Meet & greet begins at 6:00 PM. The meeting is called to order at 6:30. Guests are welcome.
Featured speakers are:
Katy Tyndell candidate for KS District 4 &
Logan DeMond of ACLU

Katy Tyndell brings a strong background in law, leadership, and civic engagement to her campaign in KS-04. A fifth-generation Kansan, she moved to Wichita from Washington, D.C., where she was a staff attorney for the National Congress of American Indians. She now manages Tallgrass Management, LLC, overseeing operations and serving as legal advisor for affiliated family companies.
Katy is a co-founder of the civic engagement organization Leading Kansas, the former chair of the Sedgwick County Fire District Steering Committee, and a long-time volunteer for Moms Demand Action and the Wichita NAACP. She holds a B.A. from Stanford (2004) and a J.D. from the University of Maryland (2009), and is licensed to practice law in four states, including Kansas. Her legal expertise, nonprofit leadership, and deep Kansas roots guide her work to advance civic renewal, accountability, and cross-partisan dialogue. She’s inspired daily by her husband and their three children to help build a stronger, more just Kansas.
Katy Tyndale’s Website

Logan DeMond
Born and raised in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Logan moved to Larned, KS when he was fifteen. He attended Larned High School and lived with his mother and grandfather, a lifelong Kansas farmer. Logan graduated from Bethel College where he played football and earned a bachelor’s degree in communication arts and history and political science.
After getting his start in Wichita politics as Deputy Campaign Manager for former Mayor Brandon Whipple, Logan moved to Topeka to serve as Legislative Director for the Kansas House Democrats and House Minority Leader Vic Miller. In addition to his legislative work, in his role as Deputy Political Director and as a consultant, Logan helped recruit a record number of female and minority candidates and worked with over 100 municipal and state legislative candidates across Kansas.
Logan joined the ACLU as Director of Policy and Research in July of 2025.

Attending candidates are welcome to briefly speak later in the meeting. We encourage candidates to attend and speak at Grassroots Democrats meetings.

SCDW Member Meeting
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:30 | KS
SCDW meets every second Thursday of the month. This month’s meeting is Thursday, February 12th, at Felipe’s Restaurant, 3434 West Central Ave. in Wichita(The meeting starts at 6:30, but feel free to join some of us at 5pm for dinner and conversation)
After hearing from several of you that we should forego our May 14th meeting at Felipe’s Restaurant and join other Sedgwick County Democrats at the South Central Kansas Legislative Delegation Public Forum, the SCDW Eboard voted to do just that. Please join us and help to spread the word, that we will be at the Advanced Learning Center, this Thursday, May 14th, at 5:15 pm. instead of meeting at Felipes. We hope to see you there!!!
*****Notice for Thursday’s Forum*****
South Central Kansas Legislative Delegation, Thursday, May 14th, 6pm
Advanced Learning Library
711 W 2nd Street North

The public is invited to address the Legislative Panel

Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. for speaker sign-up

Each Speaker will have a maximum of 2 minutes for remarks

We hope to see you at our June membership meeting on Thursday, June 11th, at Felipe’s Restaurant, 3434 W Central. If you want to eat prior to the meeting, be there at 5 p.m. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Dion Lefler, Opinion Editor of the Wichita Eagle, will be talking to us about the proposed Constitutional Amendment on the August ballot. House District 101 Candidate Mary Ann Harmon will be joining us as well. Hope to see you next month!

Remember: THERE WILL NOT BE A SCDW MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT FELIPE’S THIS MONTH!! Come join us at the Legislative Forum.

SCGD Member Meeting
2026-06-08 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
The Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Meet & greet begins at 6:00 PM. The meeting is called to order at 6:30. Guests are welcome.
Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats
June is the time for dreams to take flight and soar into reality.
Join us for a fundraiser meal with
Main Dish Roast Pork Loin and contributed sides.
Food will be served before/during the meeting for a suggested
donation of $10.
Additional side dishes are always welcome.
See what others are bringing
Please remember to bring extra cash or check for dinner,
raffle basket tickets, merch. There will also be QR codes.
Good food, good people and a great cause.
Thank you for helping support local Grassroots work.
Featured speakers are:
Governor Candidate Ethan Corsin & running mate Renee Duxler, and
Laura Ice, a past President of the Wichita Bar Association, will speak about the Election of KS Supreme Court Members amendment.
More details below.
Also, Stella Gage,
Wichita Field organizer of Kansas United for Impartial Courts,
will speak briefly for volunteers
to help with the August amendment vote.
Attending candidates are welcome to briefly speak.
We encourage candidates to attend and speak at Grassroots Democrats meetings.
SEIU
3340 W Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67203
Monday, June 8th
Meet & Greet at 6:00 PM
Meeting starts at 6:30 PM
Guests are welcome and encouraged!
Bring a Friend!
