Arlington Democrats March 2020 General Meeting Drew Elementary School (3500 S 23rd St) March 4, 2020 7:00 PM
WE MUST DEFEAT TRUMP
Introduction of First-Timers and Elected Officials
Shout Out to Poll Greeters!
Shout Out to Team #DumpTrump! Get Your Sign Tonight!
~ In Our Thoughts ~
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Appointments & Other Business
Steering Committee Appointments Voter Support Vice Chair - Rides to the Polls: Mary Byrne Voter Support Vice Chair - Rides to the Polls: Anne DeLeon Voter Support Vice Chair - Translation: Sandra Brody Voter Support Vice Chair - Absentee In Person Voting: Paula Thiede Voter Support Vice Chair - Absentee In Person Voting: Kevin McCaffrey Communications Deputy Chair: Summer White Strategic Acquisition Fund (SAF) Committee: SAF Committee Chair: Maggie Davis SAF Committee Member: John Chandler SAF Committee Member: Rose Fabia SAF Committee Member: Inta Malis SAF Committee Member: Howard Solodky Motion to appoint? SAF Committee Member: Alex Zins
Bylaws Update State Party requires re-adoption of bylaws every two years ● Minor changes are proposed to current bylaws: ● Determine the number of Precinct Captains per precinct (2 or 3) ○ every other year, instead of every year Clarify the process for replacing senior elected officers who do not ○ complete their full terms Add new officer positions: Precinct Ops Deputy Chair, Beyond ○ Arlington Deputy Chair, 3 more Tech & Data Vice-Chairs, 2 more Outreach Vice-Chairs, 3 Communications Vice-Chairs Make conforming changes and correct minor errors ○ Proposed revisions must be reviewed at two meetings before they can ● be adopted -- you’ll see this slide next month, when we will vote!
Caucus to Select Arlington Delegates to 8CD Convention & State Convention • Last month, Arlington Dems adopted rules for the caucus, which will be held on April 18 at 12 pm • State Party provided updated guidance that necessitates changes to the rules: – Changes make clear that each caucus voter will only vote for delegates/alternates who have declared for the voter’s preferred presidential candidate Motion to adopt?
Caucus to Select Arlington Delegates to 8CD Convention & State Convention • Arlington Dems will publish the caucus rules and filing forms to this web page: arlingtondemocrats.org/vote/2020-delegate-selection • The web page will not go live until the State Party certifies the presidential candidates who will receive national delegates from Virginia • Check the above web page and watch for an email announcing that the web page is live
Precinct Ops Update
Thank You, New Precinct Captains! 38 Arlington View Mike Hemminger 29 Dominion Hills Abora Johnson 17 Overlee Knolls Barbara Keller 21 VA Highlands Marshall Miller 28 Wakefield Luisa Concepión
Precinct Captain Vacancies Precinct Votes At Area Arlington Randolph School CenterEast Gunston Gunston Comm. Ctr SouthEast Navy League Navy League Bldg MetroEast Park Lane Key School MetroEast Precinct Operations: Helping Deliver Virginia in 2020!
Voter Support Update
“FIND EVERY VOTER”
FIND ‘EM & SIGN ‘EM!! Voter Support intends to deploy as many recurring Voter Reg events as possible, throughout the County. Then we will pursue them to VOTE! Places/organizations we are targeting: Grocery stores ● Laundromats ● MUBs ● Civic Associations ● Community Centers ● Already, volunteers have taken the VR initiative. IT’S YOUR TURN!
WELCOME! Voter Support Vice Chair - Rides to the Polls: Mary Byrne Voter Support Vice Chair - Rides to the Polls: Anne DeLeon Voter Support Vice Chair - Translation: Sandra Brody Voter Support Vice Chair - Absentee In Person Voting: Paula Thiede Voter Support Vice Chair - Absentee In Person Voting: Kevin McCaffrey
Outreach Update
ArlDems Forum on Updates to Arlington’s Community Energy Plan • Tuesday, March 24, 7 pm at Key School: A public forum on the recent update to Arlington’s Community Energy Plan (CEP) • Moderated by former County Board member Jay Fisette and hosted by ArlDems Business Outeach • Increase public awareness and foster debate about the CEP , Arlington’s climate readiness, energy and environment issues
ArlDems Labor Caucus Meeting • Thursday, March 26, 630-830 pm at the Quincy Room in the Central Library (1015 N Quincy St)
American Muslim Caucus • Caucus meeting this Monday March 9 • 7:00pm at ACDC HQ. • Please join us for a facilitated discussion about concerns in the community. All are welcome!
Blue Families • Don’t worry: your kids are in good hands tonight. • Letters to NC Voters - portal is fully operational, parties scheduled for March 27, April 17, June 7 • Voter registration trips to NC : March 7-8, 14-15, 21-22; April 3-4, 25-26; May 9-10. • Find us on Facebook (Arlington Blue Families) • families@arlingtondemocrats.org
Beyond Arlington Upcoming Events: ArlingtoNC road trip with Blue Families and YD’s ● Phone banks and canvassing to begin soon! ● WI-07 Special Election in May for U.S. House ● Primaries in VA-01 and VA-05 ● Join us! ● Like our BA Facebook Page!
Finance Update
★ When ○ Saturday, April 4, 2020 ○ VIP & General Receptions start at 6pm, Program & Dinner start at 7pm ★ Where ○ Westin Arlington Gateway, 801 N Glebe Rd ★ Tickets ○ Tomorrow is the last day of early bird rates! ○ Buy now at arlingtondemocrats.org/bvd
BVD Sponsorships, Ads, Silent Auction & More! • Sponsorship and ad packages are available! – See arlingtondemocrats.org/bvd for details • The event will feature a silent auction -- why not donate an item? – Great option for local business owners! • Can’t make the event? Be a pal and purchase a ticket for a Young Democrat, Labor Union Member, or Senior Democrat!
2020 Volunteer Awards • 7 volunteer awards will be presented at the BVD: – Newcomer of the Year Award – Campaigner of the Year Award – Herselle Milliken Precinct Captain of the Year Award – Young Democrat of the Year Award – Jean Marshall Crawford Award – Mary Marshall Outstanding Democrat Award – Unsung Hero Award • Voting ends at 5 PM on March 13th • Email blast will come out later in the week with the nomination link • Questions? Talk to Phebe Carlson
Arlington Young Democrats Report
Black Leadership Forum 2-25
Challenging Racism 2-29
Joint Community Service Project
Women’s Leadership Forum
Arlington Young Democrats Report Buy Online or Find One of Us!
Arlington Young Democrats Report Follow Us on Social Media Facebook: facebook.com/ArlingtonYoungDemocrats Instagram: ArlingtonYoungDems Twitter: @ArlingtonYDs Join Us! https://arlingtonyoungdems.org/join
School Board Report
School Board Update March 2020
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Staying Connected! • Sign up to receive monthly newsletter and agenda updates • Sign up to speak at a Board Meeting either electronically or in person • Visit our Engage Page at www.apsva.us/engage to follow our current initiatives and provide input and feedback • Open Office Hours - Visit with Board Members • Follow us on Twitter @APSVaSchoolBd • Email the Board at school.board@apsva.us • Office Phone 703-228-6015 https://www.apsva.us/contact-the-school-board/
Upcoming Events
Democratic New Volunteer Open House
2020 County Board Primary Race Candidate Debate April 1st | Meeting starts at 7 pm Drew Elementary School (3500 S. 23rd St.) Candidate Forum May 9th | Breakfast starts at 8 am Busboys & Poets (4251 Campbell Ave.)
2020 School Board Endorsement Race Candidate Forum April 11th | Breakfast starts at 8 am Busboys & Poets (4251 Campbell Ave.)
Volunteers Needed for School Board Caucus! ● Caucus will be held May 7 & May 9 ● Hundreds of volunteers are needed! ● Many different roles are available, shifts are short (2 hours), and no experience is required ● Our goal is to provide a smooth, fair and positive experience for Arlington voters -- but we can’t do it without you! ● Sign up at bit.ly/2020SBCaucusVol
School Board Candidate Debate among candidates seeking the Arlington Dems endorsement
Candidates Seeking Democratic Endorsement ● As they will appear on the caucus ballot: ○ David Priddy ○ Sandy Munnell ○ Cristina Diaz-Torres ○ Steven Krieger ○ Terron Sims
WE WILL DEFEAT TRUMP
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