Salt Lake County Democratic Party 2021 Organizing Convention Guide April 10, 2021 – April 17, 2021

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Table of Contents

2021 Organizing Convention Sponsors Page 3 2021 Organizing Convention Week Schedule Page 4 2021 Organizing Convention Kick Off Trivia Event VIP Reception Page 5 2021 Organizing Convention Kick Off Trivia Event Page 6 Salt Lake County Democratic Party Executive Committee Candidates Page 7 - 8

Trainings Robert’s Rules of Order Training Page 9 Do You Want to Run for Office? Basic Campaign Fundamentals Page 9 Grassroots Organizing: How Data is Used in Campaigns & How Volunteer Efforts Matter Page 9 Redistricting and Its Impact on Salt Lake County Democrats Page 9 Panel – Looking Forward & Backward: 2020 & 2021 Elections in Salt Lake County Page 10 Panel – Caucus & Committee Overview: What Do Caucuses Do and How Can I Get Involved? Page 10 Panel – Who Are Our Elected Officials in Salt Lake County & What Do They Do? Page 10

Caucus Meeting Schedule and Information Asian-Pacific Islander Caucus Page 11 Black Caucus Page 11 Caucus for People With Disabilities Page 11 Education Caucus Page 11 Environmental Caucus Page 11 Healthcare Caucus Page 11 Hispanic Caucus Page 11 Labor/Public Employees Caucus Page 11 Latter-Day Saints Caucus Page 11 Progressive Caucus Page 11 Stonewall Caucus Page 11 Veterans Caucus Page 11 Women’s Caucus Page 11 Young Democrats Caucus Page 11

Forum 500 Donor Club Page 12 Grassroots Page 13

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A Sincere “Thank You” to Our Generous 2021 Organizing Convention Sponsors Your support means so much to Salt Lake County Democrats!

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Gold Sponsors

Women’s Democratic Club

Blue Sponsors

Daniel Hicken for UDP Chair

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Schedule of Events

● Saturday, April 10, 2021 o 2:15 p.m.: 2021 Organizing Convention Kick Off Trivia Event VIP Reception with Representative Jason Crow. Hosted by Representative Jennifer Dailey-Provost o 3:00 p.m.: 2021 Organizing Convention Kick Off Trivia Event hosted by Shireen Ghorbani o 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Young Democrats of Salt Lake County Caucus Meeting o 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Salt Lake County Dems Latter-Day Saints Caucus Meeting ● Sunday, April 11, 2021 o 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Salt Lake County Dems Healthcare Caucus Meeting o 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Salt Lake County Dems Progressive Caucus Meeting o 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Salt Lake County Dems Hispanic Caucus Meeting o 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Robert’s Rules of Order training hosted by Salt Lake County Democratic Party and Utah Democratic Party Parliamentarian, Brad Townley ● Monday April 12, 2021 o 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Looking Forward & Backward: 2020 & 2021 Elections in Salt Lake County. Panel moderated by Campaign manager extraordinaire, Patrick Costigan o 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Salt Lake County Dems Women’s Caucus Meeting o 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Salt Lake County Dems Caucus for People with Disabilities Meeting o 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Salt Lake County Dems Veterans Caucus Meeting ● Tuesday, April 13, 2021 o 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Do You Want to Run for Office? Basic Campaign Fundamentals o 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Stonewall Caucus Meeting o 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Salt Lake County Dems Education Caucus Meeting ● Wednesday, April 14, 2021 o 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Caucus & Committee Overview: What do Issue & Identity Caucuses Do & How Can I Get Involved? Moderated by SLCo Dems Second Vice Chair, Martin Munoz o 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Salt Lake County Dems Environmental Caucus Meeting ● Thursday, April 15, 2021 o 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.: Redistricting in 2021 and Its Impact on Salt Lake County Dems with Nadia Mahallati o 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Grassroots Organizing: How Data is Used in Campaigns and How Volunteer Efforts Matter. Hosted by SLCo Dems Executive Director, Bonnie Billings ● Friday, April 16, 2021 o 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Who Are Our Elected Officials in Salt Lake County and What Do They Do? Moderated by SLCo Dems Chair, Emily Hase o 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Black Caucus Meeting ● Saturday, April 17, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m. o 2021 Organizing Convention Main Session Call to Order o Welcome by Emily Hase, Chair o Address by Special Guest (TBD) o Thank you to 2019-2021 Salt Lake County Dems Executive Committee o Confirmation of 2021 – 2023 Executive Committee Candidates o Grassroots Infrastructure Engagement Committee Presentation o House District Elections: Breakout Rooms

2021 Organizing Convention Kick Off Trivia Event VIP Reception

When: Saturday, April 10, 2021 Time: 2:15 p.m. Tickets: $60

Join us for a Zoom call, lunch, and Q&A with our special guest, United States Representative Jason Crow. Tickets to this event are $60 and include tickets to the following Trivia Event, contactless lunch delivery, exclusive access to Rep. Crow, and the opportunity to ask Rep. Crow your questions. This event will be hosted by our own Utah Representative Jennifer Dailey-Provost.

Get your tickets today!

U.S. Representative Jason Crow

Jason Crow represents Colorado’s 6th Congressional District. Elected in 2018, Jason is the first Democrat to ever represent the district in Congress. In his first year in office, Jason proved himself a leader tackling gun violence, climate change, and immigration. Jason “...quickly emerged in the Democratic caucus as a leading voice on national security,” and was named one of the seven House impeachment managers in the Senate trial against President Trump in January 2020.

Growing up, Jason worked construction and joined the National Guard to help pay his way through college. In the wake of 9/11, he joined the Army and served three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning a Bronze Star for his actions in the invasion of Iraq. Jason is a member of the Armed Services and Small Business Committees and serves as the Vice-Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and the National Security Task Force.

Jason lives in Aurora with his wife Deserai, an environmental policy professor at the University of Colorado, and their two young children.

Hosted by Utah Representative Jennifer Dailey-Provost

Rep. Dailey-Provost works to serve HD24 in the Utah House Representatives and is pursuing her PhD in Public Health at the University of Utah. Her work in healthcare and public health advocacy motivated her run to serve in elected office.

Rep. Dailey-Provost is a longtime advocate for Utah’s disenfranchised populations, working for social justice in health care, improving environmental quality, protecting children, and fighting for equal rights for all.

Rep. Dailey-Provost lives in Capitol Hill with her husband Scott and three daughters. Rep. Dailey-Provost and her family love the quality of life that Utah offers and take advantage of the incredible access to the outdoors whenever possible. She is most passionate about skiing and running, but Rep. Dailey-Provost also loves to hike, bike, and snowshoe as often as possible.

2021 Organizing Convention Kick Off Trivia Event

Join Shireen Ghorbani and Salt Lake County Democrats for an afternoon of friendly competition! Virtual “pub” style local and national trivia will be our focus. Get your friends together and join us for this exciting and interactive event!

Individual tickets: $20 Team of Four: $60 ($5 discount per ticket!)

When: Saturday, April 10, 2021 Time: 3:00 p.m. Details: Zoom link will be sent on April 9, 2021 to everyone who has purchased tickets.

From Peace Corps to public office, service is an important through line for Shireen Ghorbani. Shireen served as a Salt Lake County Councilwoman and currently works at the University of Utah as an Associate Director of Communication and Organizational Development in Facilities Management. Shireen served in the Peace Corps in the Republic of Moldova from 2003 to 2005. Shireen is a passionate advocate for expanding access to affordable healthcare, is deeply committed to keeping people on the dance floor as an occasional DJ, and she’s currently volunteering at the county’s mass vaccination sites and hopes to see you there!

Candidates for Salt Lake County Executive Committee

Eva Lopez: Chair

Eva Lopez is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrant farm workers. She is a first generation professional that currently works at the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office as a Community Liaison. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the Utah State Hispanic Caucus and previously served as Secretary of the Utah Democratic Women’s Caucus. She has worked on several political campaigns and ballot initiatives. She is also community organizer in the latino/x, immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities.

She believes we have an opportunity to use our resources strategically to help maintain the strength and infrastructure of the SLCo party and engage our volunteers, candidates and donors. Eva is interested in serving her community and expanding on the strengths of our voterbase. With SLCo’s voters turning out in higher numbers, and new opportunities to elect strong Democratic candidates, Eva is ready to hit the ground running as she regularly does in her free time as a wingback player for the Utah Falconz football team.

Deborah Gatrell: First Vice Chair

Deborah Gatrell is a down-to-earth problem-solver with 21 years of military service and 12 years of work in the classroom as a Social Studies teacher. She has ten years’ involvement with the party as a delegate, county Veterans Caucus chair, state Veterans Caucus chair, and as candidate for Salt Lake County Council District 2 in 2020.

Deborah is a Blackhawk pilot in the National Guard and chairs her department at school. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and supports other teachers working towards certification through work with the Utah National Board Coalition and teaching a course through SLCC. Thanks to her training as a Utah Teacher Fellow, Deborah is an effective advocate for education issues and has been interviewed and published dozens of times over the past three years.

Growing up in a military family, Deborah brings a global perspective to the questions of the day. She has deployed overseas and isn’t afraid to do what’s right.

She plans to use her skills to build on lessons learned form Covid, capturing efficiencies and clarifying roles, responsibilities, and relationships, so we can strengthen our strategic vision and elect more quality Democrats. Vote Deborah for 1st Vice Chair!

Angela Charles: Second Vice Chair

Since becoming chair of the Salt Lake County Black Democrats, I have been fortunate enough to learn a lot about organizing and what that looks like in Salt Lake County. From canvassing in West Jordan to West Valley, my biggest takeaway has been that voters of color aren’t a monolith. We can’t assume that because someone is a person of color, they will vote for the Democratic candidate. We must go into these neighborhoods and organize and talk to these people all year round, not just when it’s time to get their votes. I want to help The Salt Lake County Democratic Party build a more diverse voting block. Cooperating with our issues and identity caucuses, we can make this a reality. That is why I am running for Second Vice-Chair for the Salt Lake County Democratic Party.

Candidates for Salt Lake County Executive Committee (cont.)

Caren Burns: Secretary

Caren Burns is excited for the opportunity to serve as the Secretary on the Executive Committee for the Salt Lake County Democrats. Previously, she has served as a House District Chair and has volunteered for two Democratic political campaigns. Currently, Caren is the Chair of the Education Caucus for the Salt Lake County Democrats and is working as a member of the Granite Education Association Political Action Committee. Besides working with the Democratic Party, she is a 2nd Grade teacher in the Granite School District, has founded a Social Justice Committee with Granite Education Association, and is a Teacher Fellow with the Hope Street Group. She is passionate about Social Justice and Racial Equity work in and out of education and is hoping to bring a stronger voice for marginalized communities in Salt Lake County to the table.

Jeff Hatch: Treasurer

The details of my background are on the Salt Lake County Democratic Party website under Executive Committee. My career in management and as Chief Financial Officer for a private business in radio/Television/newspaper/real estate honed my accounting and financial skills and led to my winning the Salt Lake County Auditor position in 2006. I became County Democratic Party Treasurer in November 2019 in a special election of the County Central Committee. I have found the position and working with a great group of dedicated activists on the Executive Committee very productive and enjoyable. While running the Party organization the last 12 months has been difficult, our collective patience and creativity helped us pull together and get the job done.

We have a lot to do now to take advantage of record new voter registrations and highest- ever voter turnout in 2020. I look forward to working with the new members on the Executive Committee and giving our Executive Director, Bonnie Billings, the help she needs with accounting and reporting financial results.

Since all of these races are uncontested, we will be confirming this slate as a voice vote of Salt Lake County Democratic Party delegates at the main session of the 2021 Organizing Convention on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Call to Order will be at 10:00 a.m.

You MUST register in advance to obtain the virtual meeting information.

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Training Guide

You asked, we delivered! We will have a training or a panel of experts each night before our Issue & Identity Caucus Meetings. These trainings and panels will cover everything from preparing to run for office, how data and volunteers are used to help get candidates elected, how to get involved in Issue & Identity Caucuses, and more! We are so excited to present this series of events. Each event is a registration link—you MUST register for each event you’d like to attend. See you soon!

Robert’s Rules of Order Training with Parliamentarian Brad Townley

The Salt Lake County Democratic Party meetings are governed by Robert’s Rules of Order. In Salt Lake County, we believe that everyone has a right to be heard at our meetings and be part of making progress in the Party. If you’d like to understand how to effectively participate in our meetings, when and how to make motions, what kinds of motions are in order, etc., this is the training for you!

When: Sunday, April 11, 2021 Time: 4:00 p.m.

Do you Want to Run for Office? Basic Campaign Fundamentals with South Salt Lake Council Member, Natalie Pinkney

Thinking about running for office in the near or distant future? Join this training to learn about how to get started and the basic campaign fundamentals you will need to run a successful campaign.

When: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Time: 4:30 p.m.

Redistricting and Its Impact on Salt Lake County Democrats with Nadia Mahallati

How will the 2021 redistricting efforts effect Salt Lake County Democrats in 2022 and beyond? Nadia will break it down for us and stress the importance of an engaged volunteer base and electorate during these challenging changes.

When: Thursday, April 15, 2021 Time: 4:30 p.m.

Grassroots Organizing: How Data is Used in Campaigns and How Volunteer Efforts Matter with Salt Lake County Democratic Party Executive Director, Bonnie Billings

Wonder why we blow your phone up every election cycle? What data are we trying to collect and how do volunteer efforts support a strong campaign? Join us for this training to understand how YOU are the primary force behind electing more Democrats in Salt Lake County.

When: Thursday, April 15, 2021 Time: 7:00 p.m.

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Panel Guide

Looking Forward and Backward: 2020 & 2021 Elections in Salt Lake County Moderated by Campaign Manager Extraordinaire, Patrick Costigan

Join Patrick and candidates from the 2020 election cycle, current elected officials, campaign staff, and more to discuss elections in 2020 and what 2021 looks like for Salt Lake County Democrats.

When: Monday, April 12, 2021 Time: 4:30 p.m.

Caucus and Committee Overview: What do the Salt Lake County Democratic Party Issue & Identity Caucuses and Committees Do and How Can I get Involved? Moderated by Salt Lake County Democratic Party Second Vice Chair, Martín Muñoz

People often wonder how to get involved with the Salt Lake County Democratic Party. Caucuses and committees are the answer! Tune into this panel to see how you can better reach various types of voters in Salt Lake County.

When: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Time: 4:30 p.m.

Who Are Our Elected Officials in Salt Lake County & What Do They Do? Moderated by Salt Lake County Democratic Party Chair, Emily Hase

Join Emily as she speaks with Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson, Alta Mayor Harris Sondak, House District 24 Representative Jennifer Dailey-Provost, Senator Derek Kitchen, and more to hear about how they are representing voters and Democrats across Salt Lake County!

When: Friday, April 16, 2021 Time: 4:30 p.m.

Issue & Identity Caucus Meeting Schedule

Each Caucus name is a registration link. You MUST register for each event you’d like to attend.

Asian Pacific Islander (API) Caucus When: TBD Time: TBD Black Caucus Salt Lake County Democrats When: Friday, April 16, 2021 Time: 7:00 p.m. Caucus for People With Disabilities When: Monday, April 12, 2021 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Education Caucus When: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Environmental Caucus When: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Healthcare Caucus When: Sunday, April 11, 2021 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Salt Lake County Dems Hispanic Caucus When: Sunday, April 11, 2021 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Labor/Public Employees Caucus When: TBD Time: TBD Latter-Day Saints Caucus When: Saturday, April 10, 2021 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Progressive Caucus When: Sunday, April 11, 2021 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Stonewall Caucus When: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Veterans Caucus When: Monday, April 12, 2021 Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Women’s Caucus When: Monday, April 12, 2021 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Young Democrats Caucus When: Saturday, April 10, 2021 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Join the Salt Lake County Democratic Party’s Forum 500 Donor Club Today! If you join the Forum 500 Donor Club by April 9, 2021, you will receive complimentary entry to our VIP Kick Off event with Rep. Jason Crow, free lunch, and complimentary tickets to the following Trivia Event and other special perks throughout the year (in person luncheons to resume soon)!

Donor Club Extras

Forum 500 • $500/year Donation (or $800 for a Joint Membership) o Option to pay monthly: $42/month, single; $67/month, joint • $250/year Donation for Young Democrats, 35 and younger o Option to pay monthly: $21/month Includes: • 3 intimate luncheons with guest speakers (October, November, & March) • 1 ticket to annual SLCounty Events (Politisauce, Garden Party, etc.) • Commemorative gift

Millennium Club • $1000/year Donation (or $1600 for a Joint Membership) o Option to pay monthly: $85/month, single; $134/month, joint Includes: • 3 intimate luncheons with guest speakers (October, November, & March) • 2 tickets to annual SLCounty Events (Politisauce, Garden Party, etc.) • Commemorative gift

Triple Crown Club • $3000+/year Donation o Option to pay monthly: $250/month Includes: • 3 intimate luncheons with guest speakers (October, November, & March) • Commemorative gift • 4 tickets to annual SLCounty Events (Politisauce, Garden Party, etc.)

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Payment Options: 1. Online: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/forum500 2. Make checks payable to the SLCo Democratic Party and return to PO Box 2287, SLC, UT 84110

Grassroots Donations

Throughout 2020, the Salt Lake County Democratic Party really concentrated on growing our small dollar donation pool. Many of you stepped up and your $5-$25 per month donations have kept the Salt Lake County Democratic Party in good financial standing. Commit to supporting the Salt Lake County Democratic Party today by donating $5-$25 each month! Your donation will go towards trainings (candidates, staff, volunteers, community), voter registration efforts, data clean up and monitoring, livable wages and benefits for staff, the ability to bring on another full-time staff this year, and more!

Dollars for Dems!

During in person conventions, we can expect to raise almost $2,000 in one time, cash donations when we pass our bags around the full auditorium. Since we are virtual for the second year in a row, your one time, online donations are extra important and greatly appreciated!

If you normally come to donation and drop some cash into our DOLLARS FOR DEMS bags, please be sure to “drop” a donation our way by CLICKING HERE.

Help us crush our goal of raising $2,000 for this year’s Organizing Convention!

Thank you for everything you do! We would not be successful without your time, energy, money, or dedication.

Thank you for sticking by us through this challenging year. We are forever grateful!

Also…keep your calendars open for October 1, 2021. Details forthcoming.