August Newsletter 2019
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August 2019 The Party Line The Official Newsletter of the Loudoun County Democratic Committee Donate Facebook Twitter Website LCDC Elects New Chair and Vice-Chair In a special election held July 11th, Loudoun County. Chair Savaglio hopes that County Democrats chose Vice-Chair Lissa Savaglio Loudoun Democrats will pull together to be their new Chair replacing Alfonso Nevarez and turn out to canvass, phonebank, who stepped down for personal reasons. Chair of fundraise, and support our Democratic Candidate Recruitment Rey Banks was elected to candidates. Victories in Loudoun fill the subsequent vacancy in the Vice-Chair ranks. County can help turn the House of Vice-Chair Shelley Tamres, Secretary David Bauer, Delegates and the Senate blue. LCDC and Treasurer Robert Latham all continue in their needs its members to turn out and help current positions. make this happen! Since joining the LCDC, Savaglio has been a WHAT'S INSIDE whirlwind force. She previously served as Broad Run Chair and was LCDC Vice-Chair for 16 months THIS ISSUE? prior to July's election. She also serves on the 10th Letter from the Chair - 2 Congressional District Committee. Rey Banks has Road from Richmond - 3 served as Algonkian District Chair and Chair of Committee News - 4 Candidate Recruitment. Campaign Events - 5 Fundraisers - 6 November 5th is fast approaching and thirty-three Canvassing & Phonebanking - 7 News from the Districts - 8 Democrats are running for election within Loudoun The Newsletter is back! Chair Savaglio is committed to keeping the membership informed and has asked Communications to return to publishing a monthly newsletter. We're still shaking off the dust so please bear with us as we restart the newsletter! Letter From the Chair Thank you so much to all the members of the Loudoun County Democratic Committe for your passion, awareness, and engagement. This is our year to take back the House, Senate, and all offices up and down the ballot. It won't be easy but it can be done. In short, the Republicans are coming for us and we must be ready. They are just getting started and you haven't seen anything yet. While I struggle to imagine how Trump can go any lower in terms of his weaponized racial appeals, it's hard to imagine that all of this doesn't get worse -- MUCH worse -- as voters begin to start paying more attention and making decisions about which candidate they will support. The other party has shown that there is no bottom here. There is nowhere they will not go if they think it helps their chances of winning. More than 40% of eligible voters did not vote in 2016. Republicans are relying on turning out those disaffected voters with their racially charged appeals. Quote or Small That’s why it is important for the LCDC to continue to reaPcihe coeut oafn dIn tfoo f iwghet for our principles of love and inclusion. Now more than ever, twhea wnot rhk iogfh thlieg Ohuttereda.ch and Inclusion Committee within LCDC is important and necessary. We need to show our support for everyone in our community, to counter their fear, and to let them know that they are valued and we will stick up for them. Please volunteer, join, and contribute at the next Outreach meeting on August 4th, at the V Social Eatery, 12:30 PM, or join our County-wide canvass with us on August 24th and 25th. You have all heard the slogans: “When We Vote We Win,” “Stronger Together,” and “Build Bridges Not Walls.” These are more than slogans, these are truths. Truths that you and I believe in, and our work turns these truths into action. When we do that, when we stick together for our common goals, we will win. The Loudoun County Democratic Committee presents the annual Road From Richmond Lunch. Join Special Guests Senators Barbara Favola and Jennifer Boysko and Delegates Wendy Gooditis, Kathleen Murphy, Karrie Delaney, David Reid, John Bell, and Jennifer Carroll Foy as they speak about the 2019 legislative session. This event is being held at the River Creek Club in Leesburg. Note: Attire is Business. No denim is allowed in the Clubhouse! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit here. Committee News Issues Committee: Meeting Wednesday 7 August (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM), Leesburg Town Hall, Lower Level, Conference Rm. 1. Labor Committee: Meeting Monday 12 August (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM). Location: TBD. Check LCDC website. Membership Committee: General Membership Meeting. Thursday 1 August (Networking 6:30 PM; Business Mtg. 7:00 PM), Ashburn Library, Rms. A-C, 43316 Hay Rd., Ashburn. Outreach and Inclusion Committee: Meeting Sunday 4 August (12:30 PM to 1:30 PM), The V Social Eatery & Brewhouse, 44630 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn. Committee Chairs Monte Johnson is the new Chair of Candidate Recruitment following the election of Rey Banks to Vice-Chair. Heidi Renner is the new Chair of Communications following Val Suzdak's resignation. The Outreach Committee is proud to present the Community Constitutional Chat Series. Come learn what these constitutional officers actually do from the Democratic candidates who are running for these offices. Commonwealth's' Attorney - Buta Biberaj Saturday 3 August (1:30 PM to 3:30 PM), Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Sheriff - Justin Hannah Saturday 11 August (1:30 PM to 3:30 PM), Sterling Library, 22330 S. Sterling Blvd., Suite A117, Sterling. Campaign Events Coffee With Buta (7:30 AM to 8:30 AM) Have coffee with Buta Biberaj and learn about her vision for the role of the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office in Loudoun County. Thursday 1 August: Ridgetop Coffee, 21631Ridgetop Circle, Sterling. Tuesday 6 August: Middleburg Coffee Shop, 114 W. Washington St., Middleburg. Tuesday 20 August: Market Street Coffee, 1020 E. Main St. #1, Purcellville. Thursday 29 August: Chai Coffee Cafe, 43800 Central Station Dr. #175, Ashburn. Postcards for Mavis (Every Friday until October 25th at 3:00 PM) Meet hosts Kristen Swanson and Caitlin O'Keefe at Back Street Brews (11 E. Pennsylvania Ave) in Lovettsville to write postcards and socialize with neighbors. Are you registered to vote? Verify your voter registration information here! Tuesday 15 October 2019: Deadline to register to vote or to update an existing registration Tuesday 29 October 2019: Deadline to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you. Request must be received by Registrar NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM Saturday 2 November 2019: Deadline to vote In-Person Absentee Election Day is Tuesday 5 November 2019 Fundraisers Suhas Subramanyam Thursday 1 August (6:30 PM to 8:30 PM) Join host Amit Sarma and Honored Guest Delegate Eileen Filler- Corn, House of Delegates Democratic Leader, for a fundraiser (address available upon RSVP) benefitting Suhas Subramanyam, candidate for the House of Delegates in District 87. Purchase tickets online here or RSVP to [email protected] and pay at the door. Mavis Taintor Sunday 4 August (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM) Mediterranean Mezze FunQdruaoisteer aot rt hSem hoamlle of John Dahlberg and AyalaP Siheecreb oowf. IRnSfVoP w toe [email protected] .h ighlighted. Sunday 11 August (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM) Join Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn, House of Delegates Minority Leader, for a reception in Leesburg (address available upon RSVP) in honor of Dr. Mavis Taintor and her run for the House of Delegates, 33rd District. Purchase tickets online here. RSVP to [email protected]. Make checks payable to Mavis Taintor for Delegate, PO Box 309, Hamilton, VA 20159. Canvassing & Phonebanking Preview of the March For Equality Canvass On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified and U.S. women finally gained the right to vote. This year marks the 99th anniversary of that vote and in honor of the occasion, a special canvass is being planned for August 24th and 25th. Plans are not yet firm but details will be released soon. For more information and to sign up for the canvasses and phonebanking listed below visit Mobilize America Mavis Taintor for Delegate Meet to canvass each Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Help turn the 33rd Blue! Kathleen Murphy for Delegate Mark Your Calendar! Phonebanking and canvassing out of Murphy HQ most wee kdays in the afternoon Tuesday 5 November 2019: Election Day until November 5th. Tuesday 15 October 2019: Deadline to register to vote or update an existing registration for the November election. 29 October 2019: Deadline to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you. Your request must be received by the Registrar by 5:00 PM. Weekend of Action Canvassing most weekends until Nove mber 5th. Karrie Delaney for Delegate Virtual phonebanking on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays until the election. News from the Districts Algonkian: Chair Lauren Goldberg - [email protected] Ashburn: Chair Steve Schawaroch - [email protected] Blue Ridge: Chair Cathy Schonder - [email protected] Broad Run: Coffee Social, Thursday 15 August (8:30 AM to 9:30 AM), Ridgetop Coffee and Tea, 21631 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling. Meeting, Monday 26 August (7:00 PM to 8:30 PM), The V Social Eatery & Brewhouse, 44630 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn. Chair - Ryan Frasier - [email protected] Catoctin: Chair Ayala Sherbow - [email protected] Dulles: Meeting, Thursday 8 August (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM) Gum Springs Library, 24600 Millstream Dr., Aldie. Chair Liz Carter - [email protected] Leesburg: Chair Mary Pellicano - [email protected] Sterling: Chair Lynn Davis - [email protected] Authorized and Paid for by the Loudoun County Democratic Committee Loudoun County Democratic Committee PO Box 544 Leesburg, VA 20178.