Arlington Democrats April 2020 General Meeting April 1, 2020 7:00 PM
Welcome to Resisting While Social Distancing!
All In-Person Arlington Democrats Events Are Cancelled thru the End of April Nevertheless We Will Persist!
*Flash* Social Media Challenge!
Take Out Your Phones! Open Facebook and search for Find this pinned post: Share it!
COVID-19 Resource Page ● What is COVID-19? Where can I learn more about it? ● What can I do to help #DumpTrump from home? ● Want to connect with neighbors who need help? Need assistance from your neighbors? ● How can I contribute/donate? ● What resources are there for people who need support? ● What else is happening in Arlington?
Outreach Update
Caucus Updates Blue Families – Currently hosting postcard writing from home – Goal of 20,000+ cards Email: Families@ArlingtonDemocrats.org – Business & Labor Please join virtual meetings: April 2, 9, & 16th at 7pm – See ArlDems Facebook Event page & online calendar for info – – Community Energy Plan: • Stay tuned for exciting forum details coming soon! – Received updates from: Didlake, Public Sector Collective bargaining, and the building trades Black Caucus – Meeting again when feasible; focused on equity in Arlington
Caucus Updates (cont.) Interfaith Caucus – Seder has been cancelled American Muslim Outreach – Establishing leadership roles and caucus goals – Initial phases of Interfaith Iftar (potentially virtual) & Eid – Considering issues-based fora – Organizing second meeting Mil/Vets Caucus – Next meeting will be virtual: Saturday, April 25th -10am – See ArlDems Facebook Event page & online calendar for info Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus – Forming; establishing purpose, leadership roles, goals, etc.
Blue Families • Trips to NC and postcard/letter parties on hiatus :( BUT FEAR NOT... • Letters to NC Voters - portal is fully operational, parties scheduled for March 27, April 17, June 7 • Postcards for Reclaim Our Vote - re-registering purged voters in Chatham County, GA • Find us on Facebook (Arlington Blue Families) • families@arlingtondemocrats.org
Beyond Arlington Update
Beyond Arlington Join us for Phone Bank from Home!
Campaign from Home! • Campaigning from the safety and comfort of your own home • Several campaigns available • Zoom dial-in for tech support and FAQ • Every Tues and Thurs, or on your own
Phone Banking Is Fun! • Phone banking is the only direct voter contact available during COVID-19 self isolation • WI-07 Special Election on May 12 • Virginia local elections on May 5 • Many of these early phone banks are issue or info related • Find our events on FB or ArlDems calendar (arlingtondemocrats.org/calendar)
Finance Update
Virtual experience on April 4 with Secretary Jeh Johnson’s ● remarks, video message from Arlington Dems Chair, annual volunteer awards presentation, and more! Thank you to our silver sponsors! Don Beyer, Chanda Choun, ● Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, Cristina Diaz-Torres, and Libby Garvey Thank you to our event co-chairs! Kate Froelich, Sara ● Steinberger, and Declan Stone! Thank you to event volunteers, ticket purchasers, and the ● Westin Gateway!
Voter Support Update
Voting in Time of Cholera... VIRGINIA COVID-19 STAY-AT-HOME LOCKDOWN: UNTIL JUNE 10 FEDERAL & LOCAL PRIMARY: JUNE 9 NOT CLEAR IF IT WILL BE MAIL VOTE ONLY IN THE MEANTIME...
Voting in Time of Cholera... ...BRING THE VOTE HOME! https://bit.ly/2xGCwdC
Voting in Time of Cholera... Absentee status in VA is NOT PERMANENT. Normally, such status must be renewed for each election. Due to COVID-19, voters may choose absentee status for June and November. It also indicates which reason to choose (illness/disability) DEADLINE TO REQUEST: June 2 Learn more at elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/absentee-voting
Bringin’ Home Voter Reg Too! USE SOCIAL MEDIA, PHONE TO TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW… You must be registered by May 18 to vote in the June 9 primary. You can register to vote electronically here! Alternatively, you can download and print the application and mail it in or drop it off at any official registration office.
Online Voter Reg Training In mid- to late April: Date TBD INTERESTED? Let Phebe know: voter_registration@arlingtondemocrats.org
Arlington Young Democrats Report
To see a replay of the Town Hall, please visit the AYD Facebook page!
Upcoming Town Hall Sessions 04/07 Praveen Meyyan 4/14 Eric Feigl-Ding 04/21 Sen. Adam Ebbin 04/28 Labor Town Hall For more info, please visit our website: ArlingtonYoungDems.org
CoVid-19 Resource Page ArlingtonYoungDems.org/Covid19
Community Causes that Matter ● Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) ● Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing ● Arlington Thrive Emergency Relief Fund ● Arlington Free Clinic To donate, please visit: https://Secure.Actblue.com/Donate/AYDCovid
Arlington Young Democrats stands in complete solidarity with the Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia to condemn recent hate speech and hate crimes. These acts of hatred and violence have no place in our society and AYD is committed to working to correct them. To read the full statement, please visit our website: ArlingtonYoungDems.org
Recent Resolutions Resolution to support gig, Resolution Supporting wage, and healthcare the People’s Bailout workers For more information on these resolutions, please visit our website: ArlingtonYoungDems.org
Virtual Movie Night - Sundays at 7pm For a full list of upcoming showings, please visit the AYD Facebook page
Arlington Young Democrats Report Buy Online or Find One of Us!
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Upcoming Events
WHY DOES IT MATTER? Representation in the House of Representatives Federal funding for state and local programs AND REMEMBER There is no citizenship question on the census. TAKE THE CENSUS! So far only 34% of Arlington has been counted.
Take Out Your Phones! Again! Open Facebook Find this graphic, posted at 7:00 pm Share it!
For details, check out arlingtondemocrats.org/calendar or the @ArlingtonDems Facebook Event Page
For details, check out arlingtondemocrats.org/calendar or the @ArlingtonDems Facebook Event Page
Democratic Convention Process If you want to be an Arlington delegate, or vote on Arlington delegates, you must register by April 7 ! Details at arlingtondemocrats.org/delegate
RSVP HERE: bit.ly/BJDPVA
Update Coming Soon!
COVID-19 Special Report
County Board Update
How Can You Help? www.arlingtonva.us
How Can You Help? Some Local Non-profits New Social Media Groups • Volunteer Arlington - • Arlington Community Corps www.volunteerarlington.org -www.beaneighbor.vomo.org/or g/arlington-community-corps • AFAC - www.afac.org • Facebook – Arlington Neighbors Helping Each Other Through • Arlington Community COVID-19 Foundation - www.arlcf.org • Your own neighborhood listserv • Medical Reserve Corps - and/or NextDoor www.health.arlingtonva.us • Arlington Neighborhood Villages - www.arlnvil.org
Public Health Update
SARS-Cov-2 (virus that causes COVID-19) April 1, 2020 update Eric Feigl-Ding, PhD Harvard School of Public Health Federation of American Scientists
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