AWADC ACTIVISM

AWADC members lead the protest.

Made for Action

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The club participates in various actvities throughout Northwest Ohio to support candidates, statehouse legislation or other concerns within our communities. 
​Join us! 

AWADC 
Certificate of Recognition

Each year the AWADC leadership chooses a member who has shown outstanding service to our club through leadership, volunteerism or community service.
This year's certificate is awarded to

Gary Ehrmin
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Gary owns a successful construction business which was founded by his grandfather, Victor Ehrmin about 1920. His father ran it from just after World War II until 1975 when Gary took over. 
Gary consistently gives above and beyond to the Anthony Wayne Area Democratic Club.  You call and Gary answers.  His monetary and material contributions have helped the club, the community and candidates running for office. 

Thank you Gary! 

AWADC Scholarship

Scholarship Recipients 

Link to your future. Click Higher Education for an AWADC Scholarship Application Rules and Form

Join us for fun activities in 2026! 


Whitehouse Garage Sale "Fun"draiser 

Whitehouse Cherry Festival 

Waterville Roche de Boeuf Festival
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Beer & Brats  "Fun"draiser 


See Events page for more details

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PRESIDENT - Shelly Hayes                                    VICE PRESIDENT - Shellie McKnight                                 TREASURER - Diane Blyth

Anthony Wayne Area Democratic Club

 Committed to our Northwest Ohio Community 

Helping those less fortunate:
· Donations to foodbanks
· Participate in Anthony Wayne School charity activities
 Support· local military charities

Community Service:
· Maintenance of Waterville Pray Park Gardens and Monclova   Community Center Gardens

Making our voices heard:
· Participate in marches defending democracy
· Calls and written correspondence to our State and national    legislators
· Attend local government meetings
· Attend local rallies
· Participate in local community parades and provide our information at booths during festivals

Strategic initiatives:
· Formal affiliation with Lucas County Democratic Party
·· Gather signatures on Petitions
· Align ourselves and campaigning for Democratic Candidates
· Increase awareness of our Club through Website and social media sites
· Partnering with other groups like League of Women’s Voters and other Democratic Clubs
· Participate in local government through committee memberships
· Reach out to local school systems – invite to meetings, assist in educational topics, provide scholarship

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In Memoriam
Nancy E. Myerholtz
January 21, 1945 ~ February 21, 2025 
 In 2008, while Nancy was canvassing for Senator Barack Obama, she was the person responsible for encouraging our current President Shelly Hayes to become involved in the campaign. They worked together with many others in the Waterville area and celebrated his victory in 2008 and again in 2012. After the Democratic loss of the Presidential election in 2016, Nancy was one of five other individuals who on a snowy January evening at the Waterville Public library decided to form a local Democratic club. The purpose of the club, to provide a place for Democrats in a very Republican community, to voice their opinion and provide volunteer opportunities to support Democratic candidates. She was a member of our Anthony Wayne Area Democratic club for several years. Nancy has always supported Democratic values and candidates. Her front yard on Michigan Avenue in Waterville has always been a place for our Democratic candidate’s signs. On February 21st, 2025 Nancy lost her courageous battle against mesothelioma. She will be missed as a friend and mentor. For more information on the life of Nancy Myerholtz visit this link. 

Nancy Myerholtz Obituary