Arlington Democrats May 2019 General Meeting
Key Elementary School (2300 Key Blvd.) May 1, 2019 7:00 PM Introduction of First-Timers and Elected Officials *Flash* Social Media Call to Action! Take Out Your Phones!
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• Arlington Democrats are expanding our digital presence to keep up with all of our terrific events and activities! • We’re in search of volunteers for: – Article writers/editors (any frequency) – Facebook: news article posters, event page creators – Twitter / Instagram content curators – Graphic designers
Email [email protected] to get started! School Board Caucus Caucus Essentials
● Two candidates: Reid Goldstein and David Priddy ● Caucus Dates: June 4 (Drew), 6 (Key), and 8 (W&L) ● Need LOTS of volunteers!!!! ● Please sign up!!!! Signup sheet circulating or click on this link or QR code ○ https://arlingtondemocrats.org/vote/caucusvolunteer/ Beyond Arlington Update Congrats to Victor Angry!
Another Beyond Arlington success story!
Thank you Steve Baker and team! Beyond Arlington
2019 “Adopted” Democratic Candidates for Virginia General Assembly Dan Helmer, Larry Barnett, Josh Cole, Shelly Simonds, Sheila Bynum-Coleman Wendy Gooditis, Hala Ayala, Dawn Adams, Danica Roem, Kathy Tran Beyond Arlington
Phone banks every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:30 pm.
Join us at Arlington Dems HQ Beyond Arlington
Canvass for Dan Helmer and John Bell last weekend
Canvass for Josh Cole, May 11-12 Beyond Arlington
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https://www.facebook.com/BeyondArlington/
[email protected] Precinct Operations Update Precinct Operations 2019
Helping Abroad and
Defending the Homefront Precinct Captains - Key to Victory
1. The face and voice of Democrats in their neighborhoods
2. Recruit and manage volunteers- key to electing Democrats
3. Build Precinct Teams for the Future
4. Voting members of Arlington Democrats New Precinct Captains and Area Chairs
Sam Kurzner- PC for Wilson Scott McConnell - co-Area Chair for King Mark Fiumara - co-Area Chair for Longbridge
CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU ! Precinct Captain Vacancies
Precinct Area Votes At Arlington CenterEast Randolph School Campbell Fourmile Campbell School AUSA MetroWest AUSA bldg Cherrydale River St. Agnes Clarendon MetroEast W-L High Sch Fillmore CenterEast Patrick Henry Sch Navy League MetroEast Navy League Bldg Wilson MetroEast Art Atrium Bldg Pre - Primary Lit Drop
Volunteers Needed!
● May 18-June 2nd ● Post-it notes on doors -- no voter contact ● Reminders to vote in School Board Caucus & Primary ● Need volunteers for ~35 houses per route ● Please sign up on clipboards circulating and specify your polling location/precinct ● There are sign-ups on the table by the wall as you exit Building Ambassadors
BAs can be the KEY to spreading our message to voters in MUBs. They can sometimes:
1. Deliver the Messenger, or arrange for the Messenger to be available on a handout table in the lobby 2. Canvass Democrats in the building 3. Try to identify other Dems in the building 4. Post signs reminding people to vote 5. Sponsor events such as candidate meet and greets 6. Grease skids for voter registration drives in lobby
NOTE - Our policy is to observe posted building restrictions Multi-Unit Buildings (MUBs)
NEED BAs in these Buildings:
Altaire The Gramercy River House Crystal Towers Dolley Madison Towers
And many buildings in the Columbia Pike Corridor, Crystal City, Clarendon, and other neighborhoods. Contact Richard Skinner [email protected] Precinct Operations 2019
We are certain that working together, Arlington Dems will make 2019 an “on-on” election year! Voter Support Update Voter Registration
Upcoming DEADLINES ● Voter registration for Democratic primary: May 20, 2019 by 5pm ● Request for mail-in absentee primary ballot: June 4, 2019 by 5pm
Don’t forget to complete your training with the Virginia Department of Elections at www.elections.virginia.gov Upcoming VR Events
Don’t forget to complete your training with the Virginia Department of Elections at www.elections.virginia.gov
25 Upcoming VR Events
Upcoming Events: Sign up to ● Bartlett Apartments on May 5 from 12 get our pm to 3 pm weekly ● Millenium Apartments on May 11 updates! from 1 pm to 4 pm NEW! ● 672 Flats on May 16 from 5 pm to 9 pm NEW! ● Wakefield Precinct on May 12 from 12 pm to 3 pm
Don’t forget to complete your training with the Virginia Department of Elections at www.elections.virginia.gov
26 Metro Action
● Ballston Metro Station - Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 pm to 7 pm Sign up to get ● Clarendon Metro Station - Wednesday 5/8 and Monday 5/13 from 5 pm to 7pm our weekly updates! ● Courthouse Metro Station - Every Wednesday from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm NEW! ● Pentagon City Metro Station - Every Tuesday from 5 pm to 6:30 pm ● Rosslyn Metro Station - Every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7 pm NEW! Team Leaders and Lieutenants still needed: Contact Paula Potts, [email protected]
Don’t forget to complete your training with the Virginia Department of Elections at www.elections.virginia.gov 27 Voter Registration
Help us create more VR events than Arlington has ever seen!
It’s EASY!
Reach out to Cristina at [email protected]
Don’t forget to complete your training with the Virginia Department of Elections at www.elections.virginia.gov 28 We still need you!
ABSENTEE BALLOT CHASE: Outreach to voter population via social media, etc. on why/how to absentee by mail. If interested, contact the fabulous Kassi Yukevich, [email protected]
LIT TRANSLATION: Help Mike identify how best to deliver translated voter info to Arlington’s immigrant communities!! [email protected]
29 Outreach Update Upcoming Monthly Breakfasts
Don’t Miss Our Last Two Candidate Forums!
• May 11: Meet the Candidates for House of Delegates District 49 – Alfonso Lopez and JD Spain
• June 8: Meet the Candidates for Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington & Falls Church – Theo Stamos and Parisa Dehghani-Tafti Additional Monthly Breakfasts
Saturday, July 13 Do You Want To Be A Delegate to the National Convention?? DNC Member and “Rules Guru” Frank Leone plus past Arlington delegates to National Conventions
Saturday, August 10 Celebrating President Obama’s Birthday Speaker TBD
Saturday, September 14 Honoring National Teachers Month Virginia Secretary of Education, Atif Qarni Bring A Teacher to Breakfast Bring a teacher and treat them to breakfast! Join an Outreach & Advocacy Committee!
• Goals: – Standing committees to discuss issues of importance to communities – Ensure awareness of policy decisions and impact of elections & increase engagement with elected officials • Contact [email protected] (for LatinX & Afro American) and [email protected] (for American Muslim) to get involved! • Plus more outreach committees are in the works! Blue Families 2019 Kickoff - Friday, May 17 6:30-9 pm, 2233 N. Powhatan St. Free Event in Nauck Town Square 12 pm to 2 pm (while supplies last!) Upcoming Festivals
May 4: Running Against Racism 5K Walk/Run @Bluemont Park (8:30-10am) May 11: Festival Argentina @Kenmore Middle School (4-10pm) May 17: Bike to Work Day (various times/ locations) May 18/19: Ballston Quarter Festival (12-7pm)
Want to volunteer at an ArlDems festival booth? Contact Laura Saul Edwards [email protected] Upcoming Farmers Markets
May 11: Kickoff at Courthouse (8am-12pm) May 12: Columbia Pike (9am-1pm) May 25, June 1, 8: Marymount (9am-1pm) May 23, 30: Ballston (3pm-7pm) Want to volunteer at an ArlDems farmers market booth? Contact Jean Christensen at [email protected] or Jack Kinkaid at [email protected] Blue Victory Dinner & You!
LAST WEEK TO BUY TICKETS at arlingtondemocrats.org/bvd 2019 Volunteers Awards • Nominations are now open for our 7 volunteer awards – Newcomer of the Year Award – Campaigner of the Year Award – Herselle Milliken Precinct Captain of the Year Award – Jean Marshall Crawford Outstanding Female Activist Award – Mary Marshall Outstanding Democrat Award – Unsung Hero Award – Young Democrat of the Year Award • Voting ends TODAY! • Vote at arlingtondemocrats.org/bvdvote • Awards will be presented at BVD -- don’t miss it! 2019 Silent Auction • 12 Experiences from Elected Officials – County Board Members Dorsey, Garvey, de Ferranti – Delegates Hope, Sullivan, Lopez – State Senators Howell, Favola, Ebbin – Sheriff Arthur, Commissioner Morroy, Commonwealth Attorney Stamos • 2 Experiences from Candidates – Parisa Tafti, Nicole Merlene • 3 items from local businesses – 4 passes to Escape Room Arlington, Rustico Restaurant Gift Certificate, In-Home Wine Tasting for up to 10 guests from Katie Rose • 1 donation from volunteers – Taylor Swift Reputation Tour VIP Boxes
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May 4: YDA Mid-Atlantic Meeting (Reston) May 4: Voter Registration Bar Crawl (Courthouse / Clarendon) May 11: Blue Victory Dinner & Blue Victory After Dark (Ballston) May 15: Monthly Meeting on the Green New Deal (Key Elementary) School Board Report Candidate Announcements Upcoming Events Wednesday, May 8, 2019 | 7 pm NRECA (4301 Wilson Blvd) Wednesday, June 5, 2019 | 7 pm Drew Model School (3500 23rd St S) Candidate Debate: State Senate - 31st District #ShapeYourParty #ShapeYourFuture