The ‘Plus’ Means Everyone!
Cass County Democratic Women Plus (DWP) is an organization of local Democrats who meet through out the year to hear speakers and have discussions on social and political issues.
In the 1970’s, local leaders such as Herschel Lashkowitz and Bill Clower, Jr. joined the Cass County Dem-NPL Women organization, and thus the name was changed to add “plus”, meaning the membership consists of women, men, and non-binary individuals. Our current membership consists of nearly 50% men members and volunteers! Bravo!
Our membership dues ($15/year – $10 for 65 and older) plus other revenues make it possible for this organization to make financial contributions supporting the local Dem-NPL Party and local candidates. In past years we have contributed to the funding of Cass County Dem-NPL Headquarters, to several Democratic candidates running statewide campaigns, and to DWP members running in local partisan and nonpartisan races.
We sponsor 2 major events each year: The membership drive dinner in May, and the Holiday Dinner with a silent auction in early December, where we award the Person of the Year. Each event provides an opportunity to meet with local legislators and candidates.
You can find the CCDW+ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCDWP/
Meet our leaders!
Megan Ridl – President
Hi, my name is Meg and I am pleased to serve as the DW+ president! I work at a software company as a quality engineer and I’ve been married to my wonderful husband, Damian, for twenty years. My first introduction to the Dem-NPL was at the 2018 state convention. A lot has happened since then, leading to my becoming chair of District 10 in south Fargo. I’m so excited to take DW+ to the next level and be the organization our community needs!
Zoe Absey – Vice President
Hello! My name is Zoe and I am excited to be the Vice President of DW+! I am the Program Director at the YWCA Cass Clay and am currently serving as a Park Board Commissioner for the Fargo Park District. I have been active in District 21 for the last two years and am excited to get more involved in our Dem community through DW+!
