2019 Brown/Todd/Wolpe Award Presentation and Fundraiser

You're cordially invited to attend Kalamazoo County Democratic Party's biennial Brown/Todd/Wolpe Award Presentation & Fundraiser!


Saturday, October 12th

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

@Niko's Landing in Comstock


Named after former State Representative Mary Brown, the late Congressman Paul Todd, and the late Congressman Howard Wolpe, this is a celebration to honor contributions made in the past and to connect with other Democrats to plan our future work.


The biggest fundraiser of the election cycle for the KCDP, the event features keynote speakers from the national, state, and local Democratic arenas, award presentations, live music, heavy appetizers, and a cash bar.


We are thrilled to announce that our keynote speaker will be Lavora Barnes, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party!


Live music will be provided by a much-loved local group, the Hackneyed Quips.


***Sponsorships now include tickets to the event and listing in our digital media. Contact Margy at (312) 848-0225***


Many thanks to our sponsors!


Presenting Sponsor

Larry J. Bell


Platinum Sponsor

Michigan Democratic Party


Gold Sponsors

Timothy and Joy Light

George and Clare Todd


Silver Sponsor

Rep. Jon Hoadley

Hon. Zac Bauer and Doug Pearce

Marty Spaulding

Timon Tesar


Bronze Sponsors

Hon. Mary and Don Brown

Anthony Bates for County Commission

Sheriff Richard C. Fuller III

Matt Longjohn and Valerie Miller

Christine Morse for State House

Chris Praedel for Kalamazoo City Commission

South-Central Michigan AFL-CIO


Copper Sponsors

David Anderson for Mayor

David Benac for Mayor

David Burgess

Tracy Hall for State Representative

Hon. Caroline Ham

Hon. Richard Huebler

Sue Kovats-Bell

Rebecca and Paul LaDuca

Millie Lambert

Anne Lipsey

Tracy Lynn and Matt Carpenter

State Senator Sean McCann

People for Jeff Parsons

Hons. Meredith Place and John Taylor

Betsy Rice and Barry Allen

Arthur Roberts and Betty Lujan-Roberts

Southwest Michigan Building Trades

Hons. Mark and Christine Schauer

Namita Sharma and Rex Brueggemann

Hon. Grant Taylor and Kayla Munch

Cam and Fred Weber


Contact Margy Belchak, Director of Development at fundraising@kzoodems.com or (312) 848-0225 for more information on sponsorships, advertising, tickets, or to volunteer with the Brown/Todd/Wolpe committee.

Contribution rules

  1. I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder).
  2. I am making this contribution with my own personal credit card and not with a corporate or business credit card or a card issued to another person.
  3. I am at least eighteen years old.
  4. This contribution is made from my own funds, and funds are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.
Contributions to the KCDP are not US tax deductible.

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