Placer County Democratic Party
2025 ROOSEVELT-KENNEDY DINNER
Program Information
Program
Opening Remarks and Sponsor Spotlight
Nick Bennett
Keynote Speaker
California State Senator: Mike McGuire
Q&A with Mike McGuire (time permitting)
Guest Speaker
Placer County Superintendent of Schools:
Gayle Garbolino-Mojica
Candidate Speeches
In Memoriam by Lynn Snyder
Bill Lauritsen
Horace Snowden
2025 Roosevelt Kennedy Awards
Volunteer of the Year Award: Joanne Croghan
Molly Ivins Give em’ Hell Award: Charlie Riley
Community Activist Award: Lincoln’s Political Action Team
Democratic Lifetime Achievement Award: Liz Moore
Closing Remarks and Blue Legacy Donor Recognitions
Nick Bennett
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Thank you Fundraising Committee
Nick Bennett, Chair
Noelle Felice-Smith
Joe Mlakar
Lynne Snyder
Julann Brown
Charlie Riley
Tiffany Sickler
Debra Skolnick
Evan Baxter
Thank you Sponsors
Tahoe National Forest
Democratic Club of Lincoln
Pinnacles National Park
Operating Engineers Local 3
Channel Islands National Park
California Teachers Association
Stationary Engineers Local 39
Democrats of Sun City Roseville
RATT Pack
Alex Clemens Family
Speakers
CA Senate President Pro Tempore
Mike McGuire
Representing California's North Coast, Senator McGuire was elected to the California State Senate in 2014.
Sen. McGuire is a third generation Northern Californian whose family farmed prunes and grapes in the Alexander Valley of Sonoma County for nearly a half century.
Senator McGuire is a champion on rural issues, including wildfires and affordable housing.
Placer County Superintendent of Schools
Gayle Garbolino-Mojica
A tireless advocate for public education and one of California’s longest-serving county superintendents, Gayle Garbolino-Mojica has spent nearly two decades transforming Placer County into a gold standard for student success
In Memoriam
Horace Snowden
Horace was a mentor, an activist and elected member of the PCCDC. A successful R/K Dinner was his premier annual effort. He was recognized by the State Party as an outstanding volunteer for Placer County. A Delegate to State conventions, Horace gave his advice to statewide and national Electeds. A graduate of St. Mary’s College of California, Horace retired from distinguished careers at major Silicon Valley technology companies. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dolores Snowden, extended family and friends.
Bill Lauritsen
Bill was True Blue. He proposed to his devoted wife, Ana Lauritsen, at a State Democratic Party convention. Elected to the PCCDC, Bill participated in campaigns and fundraisers; endorsed and canvased for candidates. He served as a Delegate to State Conventions. The Lincoln Democratic Club was his home club. Bill retired in 2016 after 30 years as a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service financial officer. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa from Rutgers University. Bill is survived by his wife Ana, relatives in New Jersey and friends.
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