Fresno Stonewall Democrats will meet on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:30 PM, at Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant. We start with a thirty minute social so everyone has time to greet each other, exchange information or flyers, and order dinner and drinks before the meeting. We call to order at 6:00 PM. Please arrive at 5:30 PM to get a good seat and order dinner and/or drinks before the meeting starts.
This month:
Shay Franco-Clausen is a nationally recognized LGBTQ+ advocate, political strategist, and labor organizer dedicated to building political power through community organizing and coalition building. She serves as Chair of the California Democratic Party LGBTQ Caucus and as a Political Organizer for the California Teachers Association, where she works to strengthen public education, advance pro-equality policies, and support grassroots political engagement across California.
A proud Afro-Latina, lesbian, spouse, and parent, Shay has spent nearly two decades developing leaders, supporting candidates, expanding civic participation, and creating pathways for historically underrepresented communities to lead. Her work brings together labor, civil rights, and LGBTQ advocacy with a focus on building sustainable leadership and long-term political infrastructure.
Whether mentoring new organizers, leading statewide initiatives, or helping communities organize locally, Shay is passionate about creating spaces where people feel empowered to lead, organize, and make lasting change.
All Democrats are welcome to attend meetings regardless of membership status but we hope you’ll decide to join (only $20 per year) and participate in club meetings and activities. New members must wait 28 days before they are eligible to vote on any club business.
Agenda and other reports can be found at: https://bit.ly/fsd-mtgdocs.
Zoom to our meeting at https://bit.ly/fsd-zoom or open the Zoom app and enter the ID and password for our meeting (same every month):
Meeting ID: 180 983 807
Meeting password: 1969
