Interning For The IDCCA (Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association)
Henry was honored to have been selected as a Summer Intern for the IDCCA this past summer. Henry was working alongside Executive Director Dan Kovats and President Kristina Zahorik to support the IDCCA throughout the summer.
Here is a little blurb about the organization: "The Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association (IDCCA) is a statewide organization formed over 50 years ago to support the political agenda of our Party through grassroots organizing, party building, and helping elect Democrats using the County Party structure. Every Democrat, everywhere counts. Membership is comprised of Illinois Democratic County Chairs' from all 102 Illinois counties. The IDCCA's mission is to build a dynamic and sustainable Democratic partnership resource organization for Illinois Democratic County Parties, to support the political agenda of the Democratic Party, to grow the Party, and to elect Democrats at every level including county, statewide, and national. Resources include training and best practices guidance to all 102 Illinois Democratic County Parties and their members."
During his time as an intern, Henry wrote memos for the staff at the IDCCA, researched various Illinois counties, used NGP to find prospective donors, staffed the Summer Brews fundraiser, and much more!
Most notably, Henry staffed the 5th Annual IDCCA Summer Brews event, featuring (among many others) special guest Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson. Henry was honored to speak with him! Henry was proud to support the IDCCA at the event by selling t-shirts, checking in guests, and assisting Executive Director Dan Kovats with anything else he needed throughout the evening.
It was the honor of a lifetime to be involved with the IDCCA as an intern. I learned many valuable skills that I know will benefit me as I go throughout the rest of my life. Thank you to the IDCCA staff, especially to Dan, for all of the opportunities they gave me. I am looking forward to attending a future Summer Brews or County Chairs' Brunch to support this amazing organization!