Vol. 33, No. 2 www.arlingtondemocrats.org February 2008 Wilson stepping down after Celebrate Abraham 24 years on School Board Frank Wilson, who has been a member of the Arlington love their schools,” Wilson said. Lincoln’s Arlington School Board almost a quarter-century, “Two generations of Arlington Public School has announced he will not seek re-election this fall. students have had the benefit of Frank Wilson’s birthday by “I’m not retiring; I’m just stepping down,” he strong guiding hand on the School Board,” said voting in the told the January ACDC meeting, adding that he former School Board Chair (and now County Board planned to remain active in school issues. member) Mary Hynes. “He’s been tirelessly com- Democratic Wilson served three four-year terms as an ap- mitted to raising the achievement of all children in pointive member of the School Board before the post our community.” Primary! was made elective, and he is now in his third four- Wilson moved to Arlington in 1961, was year term as an elected member. His current term named to the School Board in 1984 and retired in Tuesday, February 12 ends December 31. 1994 as a computer science professional with the With his wife of 50 years, Bessie, sitting in the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. He received his 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. front row, Wilson said he would not be a lame duck bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology At your usual in his final year. “I still have wings and Bessie is from the Oregon Institute of Technology. He has a the wind beneath my wings.” master’s in business management from Central precinct voting Wilson cited some of the achievements he was Michigan University. A deacon at Mt. Olive Bap- location most proud of during his tenure, including: full-day tist Church in Arlington, Wilson and his wife have kindergarten; an expanded ESL (English as a Sec- three children, all graduates of Washington-Lee ond Language) Program; the revenue-sharing agree- High School. ment with the County Board; add- “Our schools are stronger for ing foreign language study in el- Frank Wilson’s efforts,” said ementary schools; and the Inter- School Board Chair Ed Fendley. national Baccalaureate program. “He is a passionate advocate for He also noted that much re- every child in Arlington.” mains to be done, especially end- Wilson’s and Libby Garvey’s ing overcrowding in classrooms School Board terms both expire and closing the achievement gap. this year. Garvey has announced Wilson said he wanted to her plans to run for re-election leave his post with one clear mes- this fall. sage: “Put Children First. Re- Five others have so far an- member this: Put Children First.” nounced their candidacies for the He said the toughest issue he two seats: Reid Goldstein; had to deal with—and that his Karla Hagan; James Lander; successor will have to deal with— Terron Sims and Emma is boundary changes. “People in Frank Wilson Violand-Sanchez. Vote early (but not often) If you’re going to be busy and out of the county The poll is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 February 12, you will miss the presidential primary p.m., plus 5-7 p.m. on two Thursdays (Jan. 31 and Huzzah! balloting—so just vote early. Feb 7) and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. two Saturdays (Feb. You can vote right now at the Registrar’s Of- 2 & 9). fice, Suite 320 in the county building, 2100 To qualify, you only need to be out of the News on the primary on page 4 Clarendon Blvd. It only takes about 23 seconds to county briefly on voting day—even if you just slip sign in. You then vote at a standard new touch screen. into Falls Church for six seconds to smell the roses. ACDC Voice, February 2008, Page 2 Report from Chairman Peter Rousselot Agenda for the future I am enormously grateful to all those use of their talents. • We will be the pacesetting Democratic who unanimously elected me to another two- • We provided Jim Webb with a 33,000- committee helping to carry Virginia for state- year term as your chair at the January ACDC vote victory margin in Arlington, enabling him wide Democratic candidates reorganization meeting. I am even more to win Virginia by 9,300 votes • We will strive to be the model Demo- pleased that most of our leadership team from • Democrats now hold all elected offices cratic committee in Virginia and nationally the past two years have agreed to continue in Arlington • We will continue to win elections deci- on, and that we have been joined by a num- • We have a new Metro-accessible head- sively, while also holding ourselves to high ber of outstanding new officers. quarters standards of behavior As we begin two more critical years for • We have a new website and communi- the future of the Democratic Party, we are cations strategy What are our Specific Priorities for united and committed to continuing to turn 2008-2009? Virginia Blue! (Further details on our leader- What are our general goals for the next In 2008, we must elect Mark Warner to ship team for 2008-2009 are provided in an- two years? the U.S. Senate and carry Virginia for our other story on page five of The Voice.) • Our top priority for the next two years is Democratic presidential candidate. In 2009, to continue to encourage as many volunteers we must elect another Democratic governor. What have we accomplished over the as possible to support Arlington Democrats To meet those challenges, we must concen- past two years? • Arlington Democrats must continue to trate on these specific priorities: • We are a party of volunteers. I am most be ready to elect all our candidates—from the • Voter ID and voter canvassing: We proud of our efforts to provide a welcoming school house to the White House must continue to update our voter records and environment in which as many volunteers as • We must continue to win all our local raise voter awareness of the stakes in the 2008 possible can find the job that makes the best elections decisively and 2009 elections • Targeted outreach: We must continue to make a special effort to connect with more voters whose participation in our elections should be greater, including: —African Americans —Latinos —Asians, North Africans, other new citi- zens —Voters in high rise and other multi-unit buildings • Technology: We must continue to make smarter use of technology to connect with volunteers and voters, focusing on our: —website —e-mail lists —databases • Fundraising: We must continue to find innovative new ways to raise money, and make better uses of our traditional sources of financial support —promote our success to a national do- nor base —develop new sustaining donors —solicit more targeted contributions Published monthly by the ******************** Arlington County Democratic Committee Speaking out against apartheid in South 2009 North 14th Street, Suite #612, Arlington, VA 22201 Africa in 1966, Robert Kennedy reminded us Tel: (703) 528-8588 Fax: (703) 528-2321 that: “Few will have the greatness to bend http://www.arlingtondemocrats.org history itself, but each of us can work to Chair: Peter Rousselot —703-276-1584 (o), [email protected] change a small portion of events. And in the Editor-in-Chief: Barbara van Voorst —703-522-6294 (h), [email protected] total of all those acts will be written the his- Deputy Editor: Warren L. Nelson —703-243-7867 (h), [email protected] tory of this generation.” Views expressed do not necessarily represent those of the ACDC I challenge each of you, in your own way, unless expressly approved by an appropriate Committee Resolution to change a small portion of events for the Copyright ©2008, ACDC, All Rights Reserved better. ACDC Voice, February 2008, Page 3

Next Monthly Meeting—All Dems Invited Bumper Sticker Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 7 p.m. of the Month NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd Corner of North Taylor and Wilson, just east of Glebe & Wilson Free parking under building, enter from Taylor Street Sorry W—I’m It’s our last meeting before the presidential primary. Precinct Op- the Decider! erations will be covering as many precincts as there are volun- teers during the morning and evening rush hours handing out Dems in ‘08 ACDC literature and encouraging voters to get involved this year.

Skul Bd signs Brian Moran runs for gov Brian Moran has filed papers to run for Moran’s candidacy was announced just won’t all go way governor of the commonwealth in 2009, be- a few weeks after State Senator Creigh Deeds The Voice mentioned last month that the coming the second Democrat to throw his hat of Bath County announced his plans to seek county made an error last year by allowing in the ring with the election 22 months away. the governorship. Deeds, 50, was the Demo- candidate signs in median strips for the month Moran is a member of the House of Del- cratic nominee for attorney general in 2005 before the School Board caucus. Well, The egates from Alexandria and also the younger and lost by 323 votes out of 2 million cast. Voice also made an error. brother of U.S. Rep. Jim Moran. Moran filed papers early in January to We correctly reported last month that set up a political action committee, Virgin- candidate signs are permitted under county ians for Brian Moran, to be led by Mame ordinance in median strips for the 31 days Reiley, a long-time active Democrat in North- before state-run elections, but forbidden be- ern Virginia fore party-run caucuses. Reiley said Moran would be concentrat- However, we failed to report last month ing on his state legislative work for now—he that candidates running in caucuses or elec- is chair of the Democratic caucus in the tions can still put up signs in median strips on House—and will not formally launch his gu- weekends anytime they wish during the year. bernatorial campaign until the legislative ses- That is because the county permits signs for sion is finished, probably in the spring. But house sales in median strips on weekends. Reiley said filing the paperwork now allows Political speech is rated higher than commer- his supporters to get organized. cial speech; so any time and place that com- Steve Jarding, a former campaign man- mercial speech is allowed, political speech is Brian ager for Mark Warner and Jim Webb, will be also allowed. Moran a general consultant. No Republican has yet announced any intentions to run for governor, but both Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and Attorney General Bob McDonnell are understood to be contemplat- ing runs. George Allen, the former governor and former senator, had been urged to run by many in the GOP, but recently announced he will not.

HQ parking still closed The parking area at headquarters remains closed due to structural damage. There is no estimate as to when parking may be resumed. There is metered street parking and the Court- house Metro station (Orange Line) is only two blocks away. Free parking is available eve- nings and weekends in the garage at the county buildings, 2100-2300 Clarendon Blvd. ACDC Voice, February 2008, Page 4 Virginia Presidential Primary Primary may Tuesday, February 12, 2008 be big—or The Presidential Campaigns—And whom to contact in Arlington

Hillary Clinton www.HillaryClinton.com E. J. Pinuel just a bump [email protected] Virginia’s Democratic presidential pri- John Edwards www.JohnEdwards.com Edrie Irvine mary—to be held Tuesday, February 12— could be a very key vote nationally, or per- [email protected] haps just a bump in the political road. Dennis Kucinich www.Kucinich.us Cecilia Quiroga It depends on how things go the previ- [email protected] ous Tuesday—super-Tuesday—when almost Barack Obama www.BarackObama.com Kevin Vincent half of all the Democratic national conven- tion delegate seats are chosen in primaries and [email protected] caucuses being held in a whopping 22 states. If one candidate dominates on super- Tuesday and sweeps the bulk of those states, the national media will likely only barely no- How are Arlington electeds voting? tice the February 12 voting in Virginia, Mary- The Voice asked our Arlington Democratic elected officials whom they are back- land and D.C. But if the super-Tuesday vot- ing in the presidential race. All responded, with five uncommitted, seven supporting ing shows Democrats going every which way, Barack Obama, while Hillary Clinton and John Edwards tied at four each. the Virginia balloting will likely take on added The largest blocks of both County Board and School Board members (two each) significance nationally—not to mention lo- went for Edwards, while the majority (three) of the constitutional officers favored Obama cally. and half the six state legislators backed Clinton. Voting in the primary will be done at the same polling places used for general elections CLINTON EDWARDS OBAMA UNCOMMITTED and over the same hours—6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Adam Ebbin Ed Fendley Bob Brink Beth Arthur It’s not just a Democratic event; the Republi- Al Eisenberg Libby Garvey David Englin Sally Baird cans will be having their primary the same Barbara Favola Mary Hynes Paul Ferguson Walter Tejada day. So Democrats need to be careful to get Patsy Ticer Chris Zimmerman Jay Fisette Mary Margaret Whipple into the right line inside the polling place. Ingrid Morroy Frank Wilson Six candidates’ names will appear on the Abby Raphael Democratic ballot. Bill Richardson and Joe Richard Trodden Biden will be there because the ballot was fi- nalized before they withdrew. The four ac- tive campaigns on the ballot are those of Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich and Barack Obama. PC HELP The table at left shows how the elected Democrats in Arlington County have divided Want help with setting up, networking, upgrading, on their endorsements in the national race. fixing, or just using your new or old PC? Looking statewide, Gov. Tim Kaine was the first governor in the nation to endorse Obama. But two of the biggest named aides in his 2005 Affordable, personalized assistance. gubernatorial campaign—Mike Henry and Evenings and weekends. Your home or office. Mo Eilleithee—are serving respectively as deputy campaign manager and spokesman for Clinton in Virginia. And Richard Cranwell, Ron Hicks DBA Systems That Work chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia, Email: [email protected] has endorsed Edwards. Party leaders are hoping the primary is a big draw. Like about half the states, Virginia Website: www.systems-that-work.org does not have registration by party, so the H/O: 703-528-1009 Cell: 571-217-9949 parties don’t know many of their voters. A primary is a form of self-identification. Thus, if large numbers vote in the primary, it will Arlington Chamber of Commerce point out the Democratic core from which volunteers can be drawn. ACDC Voice, February 2008, Page 5 Most of old Steering is new Steering Adhering to the old adage, “If it ain’t In his remarks, Rousselot cited the elec- elected. broke, don’t fix it,” ACDC members re- tion of Senator Jim Webb and the Democratic The job description of the secretary was elected almost the entire Steering Committee sweep of all Arlington elected offices as high- changed to authorize the secretary to receive to serve again in 2008-2009. lights of the last two years, which also saw candidate declarations of intent to run for of- At the required biennial reorganization ACDC move to a new, Metro-accessible head- fice. Previously, these went to the chair. session on January 2, Peter Rousselot and quarters near the county courthouse and ad- Since all by-law revisions must be voted Alfonso Lopez were re-elected as chair and ministrative offices. on at two sucessive meetings, a second vote deputy chair respectively. The only change Lopez stressed the “family” relationship will be taken at the February 6 meeting. in the elected members of the Steering Com- of Arlington Democrats, noting, “If you come mittee was the replacement of treasurer Karla to a few meetings, you’re going to be asked Rousselot Hagan, who did not run again, by Amanda to do something!” Wolfe. “We’re a family and no other county The membership also ratified the ap- committee can say that,” said Lopez, point- pointed members of the Steering Committee. ing out that all the best things in his life—his See the entire list below. wife, his son and his job—are a direct result Sarah Godlewski was named a vice of his affiliation with Arlington Dems. chair of Precinct Operations after the meet- The committee also gave preliminary ing. Her appointment must be ratified on Feb- approval to several “housekeeping” revisions ruary 6. to the by-laws including the creation of two The positions of computer operations new Steering Committee positions—print director and headquarters chair remain un- manager and recruitment director—and el- filled. Anyone interested in serving in one of evating the position of communications di- these slots should contact Rousselot. rector from an appointed post to one that is Lopez ACDC Officers—2008-09 Chair Sergeant-at-Arms Special Projects Coordinator Peter Rousselot Kevin Appel Carrie Johnson Deputy Chair Parliamentarian Deputy Spec. Projects Coord. Alfonso Lopez Bob Platt Melissa Bondi Precinct Ops Chair JJ Dinner Co-Chairs Finance Vice-Chair Maureen Markham Bree Raum Mike Lieberman Press & PR Chair Gabe Snow Legal Counsel Jason Rylander Precinct Ops Vice-Chairs Tom Connally Outreach/Visibility Co-Chairs Eric Wolf Deputy Secretary Felix Herrera Jim McBride Peter Owen James Lander Sarah Godlewski* Assistant Treasurer Voncille Hines Outreach/Visibility Vice-Chairs Jean Marshall Crawford Communications Director Maram Abdelhamid Recruitment Director Antonia Scatton Terron Sims Amy Lewis Newsletter Editor Program Chair Print Manager Barbara van Voorst Jonathan Morgenstein Mike Anderson Volunteer Coordinator Resolutions Comm. Chair Headquarters Chair Marj Signer Bob Platt Vacant Secretary Computer Ops Director Deputy Volunteer Coordinators Kate Mesches Vacant Marge Epstein Treasurer Webmaster Nancy Pilchen Amanda Wolfe David Milstein Charlie Burnham * subject to ratification at the February ACDC meeting ACDC Voice, February 2008, Page 6 Love is in the air for AYDs on Donkey Ears Valentine’s Day Listening to the doings Love is also in the air for the AYDs – of Arlington’s Dems fresh air, that is! The Valentine’s Day Benefit Date Auction hopes to turn Valentine red to as overheard by green. Dan Steen and Warren Nelson The annual event will be held on Febru- ary 7 at RiRa on Wilson Blvd. More than 150 attendees will bid on Arlington’s most One word Jim: Former ACDC Treasurer Jim Mayer has been elected chairman eligible bachelors and bachelorettes at this of the board of directors of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, always popular fundraiser. which oversees many parks in Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun counties and the Half of all proceeds will go to cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Jim has served on the parks Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment board since 2001 and becomes only the board’s fourth chair in its 49-year (ACE), a 501(c) 3 organization that works history. Jim reports that his focus as chair can be summed up in one word: with citizens, civic associations, government green. It seems that was the same word that applied when he was ACDC agencies, and the business community to im- treasurer. prove the environment of Arlington County Moving on: When ACDC was looking for a new place to house headquarters, to achieve a clean and sustainable commu- nity. Tim Reese, former precinct captain in Nottingham, gave a big helping hand. All Arlington Dems are invited—even Tim has worked the past decade for Buck Commercial on Wilson Blvd. But those who are only “young at heart.” For in- Tim is leaving now to set up his own real estate brokerage and development formation on the AYDs, visit their website at company, Reese & Sedinger. Tim says he’ll focus on sales and leasing www.arlingtonyoungdems.org. transactions for a select group of clients. He also plans to be involved in ******* several small development projects in Arlington and near Capon Bridge, West The Arlington Young Democrats’ 16- Virginia. person steering committee “retreated” re- Not mushy at all: It’s not often Arlingtonians make it into Newsweek. But cently to plan how they are going to help turn Allida Black, former co-chair of Democratic Values in Action, got kudos in a Virginia Blue in 2008. recent issue for her work editing the first volume of “The Eleanor Roosevelt During the marathon seven-hour re- Papers, Vol. 1: The Human Rights Years, 1945-1948.” Allida says the common treat—during which they looked forward, not view of ER as “a meek, mushy-headed liberal” who didn’t understand the real backward— AYDs planned their budget of world is not true. The papers show that “she hid behind her traditional image over $16,000 and laid out plans for member- to shape policy.” The book was published by Charles Scribners Sons and has a ship retention, voter outreach, volunteer re- tention, voter registration and absentee bal- foreward by Hillary Clinton. loting initiatives. Back in the saddle: Arlington’s Charley Conrad has been re-elected president AYD leadership is creating several com- of the Virginia Partisans, the state organization of gay and lesbian Democrats. mittees to help carry out its goals in 2008 and Joining him on the Partisans’ board are fellow Arlingtonians Mark Hindin and is also planning to fill over 20 AYD commit- Alexandra Beninda. Last year, the Partisans raised more than $42,000 that tee positions with new AYD members by early they targeted at key races around the commonwealth. February. Partial retirement: Joan McDermott has been serving as co-chair of Demo- cratic Values in Action (along with Sarah Zevin) in recent years. But Joan is hanging up her hat now. However, she’s not retiring from Democratic politics, Democratic Values in Action by any means. She will continue as precinct captain in Rock Spring, a solid Democratic fiefdom. Democratic Values in Action is ACDC’s non-political Help poured in for shelter arm. In recent years, Joan has helped Democrats collect food for the Arlington Thank you to the ACDC members who Food Assistance Center, collect school supplies at the Chili Cook-Off, and brought items to the January meeting for gather blankets and other needs for the homeless shelter, among other work. the Arlington Emergency Winter Shelter. Blue on the way: The goal is to turn Virginia blue in the presidential balloting Counting the donations made in December, this fall—blue for the first time since 1964. To get us all in the mood, we have ACDC contributed 10 bags of warm cloth- ing, blankets, and toiletries for use by the cli- changed the cover of The Voice to blue. (That will also help you find The ents at the shelter. Voice among all that paper littering your desk!) We are also playing around Joan McDermott and Sarah Zevin with the color of the flag, thereby displaying a certain indecisiveness. But Co-Chairs we’re curious about your opinions—gold, red, mauve, chartreuse; harvest Democratic Values in Action yellow,…? Name your pick. ACDC Voice, February 2008, Page 7 Here’s one way to start saving energy If you’re looking for ways to reduce pol- ply remembering to clean that lint filter after tricity per year and the lower maintenance lutants and cut energy use without moving to each use can save energy by improving air costs save about $500 more. So the new sig- a tent on a desert isle, you might want to check circulation in the dryer and speeding drying. nals pay for themselves in less than six out the county’s website. The website also describes what the years—and there are budget savings as well The County Board launched the Arling- county government is doing to reduce emis- as energy savings and emission reductions ton Initiative to Reduce Emissions (AIRE) last sions. For example, all those new traffic sig- from then on. January. Much of it is targeted at county gov- nals save energy, reduce emissions and cut Last year’s County Board Chairman ernment actions designed to trim the county expenditures. Of course, each new Paul Ferguson said, “The county is eager to government’s greenhouse gas emissions by signal system costs big bucks, about $8,000 help residents get started. You are part of the 10 percent from 2000 to 2012. for the eight signal heads and eight pedestrian solution in fighting global warming even if But one part of the AIRE plan includes crossing signals needed at a single intersec- you only take a few steps to reduce energy suggestions for homeowners that are found tion. But the LED lights use $864 less elec- use.” on the county website at http:// www.arlingtonva.us/portals/topics/ Climate.aspx. A central part of the campaign is urging homeowners to replace conventional incan- Jerry Botland descent light bulbs with compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs. If each county household Computer Consulting changed just one bulb, the reduction in CO2 Troubleshoot and resolve computer and emissions over a year would be the equiva- computer related problems. lent of removing 1,000 cars from the road. An added benefit of CFL bulbs is that Perform upgrades, set-up wireless routers and print servers. they promise to save the user money. A CFL Transfer old files, address book and emails bulb costs much more than an ordinary bulb— from an old computer to a new one. about $3 versus 50 cents. But a CFL bulb Ph# (703) 933-0558 — [email protected] will last about five times longer. That still leaves you a little in the hole. But the key is that CFL bulbs use just a fraction of the elec- tricity of a regular bulb. Over five years, to generate the same amount of light, going CFL will cost about $16 for bulbs and electricity, versus about $52 for regular incandescent bulbs and electricity. There are a host of other ideas. An en- ergy audit of your home can pinpoint the best ones. But options include shifting from a gasoline-powered lawn mower to an electric lawn mower. A gasoline-driven lawn mower used one hour emits the same amount of pol- lution as driving a car 93 miles. Many folks in Arlington have short commutes and may be surprised to learn they are polluting more when they mow than when they drive. Clothes dryers are energy gluttons. Sim-

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ACDC Calendar 2008 February Violand-Sanchez for School Board at a reception hosted by Kathie 2, Saturday Panfil. RSVP 703-524-5197 or to [email protected]. For info 6-9 p.m. - Mount Vernon District Democratic Committee Straw www.emmaforschoolboard.org Poll & Silent Auction Mardi Gras Party, Riverside Apts Resident Center, 2000 Huntington Ave., Alexandria. $25 suggested donation March goes to voter outreach, precinct ops, GOTV. 1, Saturday 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Precinct Operations Strategic Planning Re- 6, Wednesday treat. Location TBD. Precinct captains plan strategy and activities 7-9 p.m.- ACDC Monthly Membership Meeting. NRECA confer- to reach voters, recruit volunteers, and win in November. ence center, 4301 N Wilson Blvd in Ballston. Free garage parking/ Ballston Metro.

10, Sunday Some ways you can help 2-4 p.m. - “We Love Arlington Schools” Valentine Fundraiser for Karla Hagan for Arlington School Board. Home of Kate & Dan The year 2008 will be exciting with great Democratic candidates and Mesches, 873 N Harrison St. (1 mile west of Ballston Metro/1 blk N high stakes. Arlington will once again be key to turning Virginia Blue. of Wilson Blvd ART bus). Come enjoy food/drink, meet Karla and You can help elect the next Democratic senator from Virginia and the hear her vision for our schools. Kids welcome. Suggested donation. next Democratic president of the United States. Contact Volunteer For info www.karlahagan.org or RSVP to [email protected] Coordinator Marj Signer at [email protected] or 703-237-1765.

21, Thursday Voter Initiatives 7-9 p.m. - Precinct Operations Training Workshop. Workshop to ACDC is planning major voter contact and canvassing initiatives this learn how to utilize online organizing tools including voter files, year. Volunteers will be needed to help process data, update phone listservs and social networking sites. NRECA, 4301 N Wilson Blvd numbers and otherwise support our field work. Much of the work can in Ballston. be done on your own schedule at home. Requires careful attention to detail, ability to organize data, basic computer skills and elementary 23, Saturday knowledge of Excel. For information, email Carrie Johnson at 10:30 a.m. – Noon - Precinct Ops Orientation Meeting. ACDC [email protected] HQ, 2009 N 14th St, Suite 612. Courthouse Metro. 703-528-8588. Learn basic info on precinct organization and activities for new cap- Virginia Partisans tains, precinct leaders, block capts., and building ambassadors. The Partisans need someone to manage their email and mailing lists. Please contact President Charley Conrad at 27, Wednesday [email protected] 7-9 p.m.- ACDC Steering Committee Monthly Meeting. ACDC HQ, 2009 N 14th St, Suite 612. Courthouse Metro. 703-528-8588. Steering Committee positions (to be appointed) Qualified volunteers are also needed to fill positions as Computer 29, Friday Operations Director, School Board Caucus Assistant Chair and ACDC 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Emma’s Campaign Fundraising Reception. Home Headquarters Chair. For a description of these positions or if you are of Kathie Panfil, 3744 N 30th Rd. Join Democratic candidate Emma interested, contact ACDC Chair Peter Rousselot at [email protected]. FOR FULL DETAILS AND UPDATESUPDATES, visit our website: www.arlingtondemocrats.org