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Arlington DemocratsJanuary 2020 General Meeting
NRECA (4301 Wilson Blvd)January 8, 2020
7:00 PM
Welcome to 2020, Arlington Democrats!
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Reorganization Meeting
• Every two years, all local party committees are required by Democratic Party of Virginia to “reorganize” -- i.e., choose its party leadership
• We accepted candidate filings for all Precinct Captain positions and for 13 senior officer positions
• Big thanks to the team which managed our reorganization this year!
• What doesn’t change? Our duly-elected state and local officials -- Let’s take a moment to thank them as well!
What Is It?
• Thank you to the many Precinct Captains who served the Party so ably over the past two years, many of whom are reupping!
• There are no contested precinct captain races!• Motion to elect by acclamation all of the precinct
captains who filed to serve by the election deadline?
Assembled Caucus to Elect Precinct Captains
Aaron MuzAlex ZumkhawalaAlexandra RitchieAmy MortimerBetsey Tober LyonBob PlattCarol SimpsonCarole LieberChris BuchheitChris BurkChris DeRosaColleen McCoolCory KindCragg HinesDaniel DavisDavid TateDavid Van WagnerDee RomanekDetta KisselDorothy StevensDoug BrownDouglas MearnsElizabeth LoftonEmily D EmeryEric Wiener
Thank You, New Precinct Captains!Fatima ArgunForrest SholarsGinger AnsellHeather KepplerHoward SolodkyIan Nicolson Jack BardoJack HastingsJack KinkaidJacki WilsonJames RogersJane BergenJanice JacobsJean ChristensenJill NusbaumJoan McDermottJoe TestaJohn MorlandJohn SeymourJosh KatcherJulie AtkinsJulie FarnamKaren LuzKatie HydeKeith Oberg
Kelli PolonKitty Taimi McCallKopp MichelottiLaVerne LanghornLyle PiperMaggie FarrellMarie Van NessMarjorie HobartMary DetweilerMary Kay OgdenMichael AngeloniMichael RaizenNatalie HallNicholas MillingtonNick ReynoldsPaul AshinPaula PottsPeter NgoPhebe CarlsonRachel HalpernRebecca DickRichard SkinnerRobert OrttungRoberta TalmageSarah Lanford
Sarah McKinleyScott McConnellSharon BaghdadiSharon SwinburneStephen M ClarkSteve WartikStuart ScottSusan LandfieldTim DenningTimothy AikenWarren Nelson
Precinct Votes At Area
Arlington Randolph School CenterEast
Aurora Hills Linden Resources SouthEast
Gunston Gunston Comm. Ctr SouthEast
Navy League Navy League Bldg MetroEast
Precinct Captain Vacancies
Precinct Operations: Helping to Deliver Virginia in 2020!
• Election will be administered by Howard Solodky, the Arlington Dems Executive Director
Senior Officer Election
• We are grateful for the hard work of the following outgoing officers, who served the committee well over the past two years: – Finance Chair: Josh Katcher
– Outreach Co-Chair: Fatima Argun
– Outreach Co-Chair: Jack Kinkead
– Communications Director: Jason Rylander
– Volunteer Coordinator: Rose Fabia
– Secretary: Marc Beallor
– Sergeant at Arms: Matt Weinstein
Thank You, Outgoing Officers!
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• The following officer races are uncontested:– Chair: Jill Caiazzo– Deputy Chair: Maggie Davis– Communications Director: Kassi Yukevich– Finance Chair: Elizabeth Morgan– Outreach & Visibility Chair: Kim Phillip– Parliamentarian: Cragg Hines– Precinct Operations Chair: Carol Fontein– Press & PR Chair: Rebecca Theim– Secretary: Eric Feigl-Ding– Treasurer: Inta Malis– Volunteer Coordinator: Nancy Pilchen– Voter Support Chair: Marsha Johnston
• Motion to elect by acclamation all of the candidates in uncontested officer races?
Uncontested Officer Races
• We have one contested officer race for Sergeant at Arms
• Candidates:– Bob Platt– Jacki Wilson
• Only individuals who registered to vote in advance and received aballot can vote
• Results will be announced before close of meeting
Contested Officer Race
Appointments & Other Business
First Order of Business
• In addition to senior elected officers and Precinct Captains, Arlington Dems is led by a group of dedicated Steering Committee members
• Approximately 50 individuals are seeking appointment to the Steering Committee!
• Motion to appoint these Steering Committee members? (see list on next two slides)
Steering Committee Appointments
Outreach & VisibilityVice Chair - Business & Labor: Meredith SumpterVice Chair - Grassroots: Susan LandfieldVice Chair - Festivals: Laura Saul EdwardsVice Chair - Farmer’s Markets: Jack KinkaidVice Chair - Blue Families: Josh KaplowitzVice Chair - Interfaith Outreach: Fatima Argun
Beyond ArlingtonBeyond Arlington Chair: Steve BakerBeyond Arlington Vice Chair: Rose Fabia
Technology & DataTechnology & Data Chair: John ChandlerTechnology & Data Vice Chair: Andrew ReighartTechnology & Data Vice Chair: Jim StrangTechnology & Data Vice Chair: Lisa Backer
VolunteerVice Chair: Aaron KalafarskiVice Chair: Lisa Backer
FinanceVice Chair - Blue Victory Dinner: Declan StoneVice Chair - Blue Victory Dinner: Sara SteinbergerVice Chair - Blue Victory Dinner: Kate Froehlich
Steering Committee Appointments (cont.)
Executive DirectorExecutive Director: Howard Solodky
MembershipMembership Co-Chair - Blue Community Corps: Mike HemmingerMembership Co-Chair - Meetings: Izzie Taveras
Voter SupportVice Chair - Voter Registration: Phebe CarlsonVice Chair - Metro Action: Paula PottsVice Chair - Voter Education: Mike KingVice Chair - Senior Calls: Marjorie Hobart Vice Chair - Voter Protection: Jill Birdwhistell
Calls to ActionCalls to Action Chair: Becky Dick
AdministrationDirector of Administration: Laura Saul Edwards
Joint CampaignJoint Campaign Co-Chair: Corey BartonJoint Campaign Co-Chair: Erik GutshallJoint Campaign Co-Chair: Alex Zins
Member EmeritusHerschel Kanter
Precinct OperationsDeputy Chair of Precinct Operations: Fran JacksonArea Chair - CenterEast: Sarah McKinleyArea Chair - Central: Eric Midboe, Betsey LyonArea Chair - FourMile: Detta Kissel, Richard SkinnerArea Chair - King: Jane Bergen, Scott McConnellArea Chair - LongBridge: Stuart Scott, Mark FiumaraArea Chair - MetroEast: Geoff Lawson Area Chair - MetroWest: Alexandra Ritchie, Marjorie HobartArea Chair - River: Peter Ngo, Mary Kay Ogden Area Chair - SouthEast: Natalie Hall, Steve WartikArea Chair - West: Mary Detweiler, Sharon BaghdadiVice Chair - Multi-Unit Buildings: Richard SkinnerVice Chair - Election Day & Messenger Drive: Howard Solodky
Steering Committee Appointments (cont.)
• Each year, the Arlington Democrats must determine the method that will be used to nominate the Democratic candidate in local partisan races
• We have one local partisan race this year: one seat on the County Board
• Steering Committee unanimously recommended the adoption of a primary as the method of nomination for this race
• Motion to adopt this recommendation?
Method of Nomination for County Board Race
• Because School Board members are non-partisan, there is no possibility under Virginia law to hold a primary to identify Democratic candidates
• Instead, the Arlington Democrats hold a caucus to identify the Democratic endorsee(s) for School Board
• The caucus has an election format that is open to all registered voters in Arlington willing to sign a pledge that they are Democrats
• Steering Committee unanimously approved rules to govern the Arlington Dems 2020 School Board Caucus, which will be held on May 7 & 9
• Motion to approve the rules?
Adoption of Rules for School Board Caucus
• Arlington has several representatives on the 8th Congressional District Democratic Committee (8CD)
– Evenly divided among men and women
• What does the 8CD do? Among other activities:– Determine Dem. nomination method for VA-8 congressional seat
– Raise funds for candidates
– Conduct a local convention to determine delegates to Democratic National Convention
• There currently is an 8CD Arlington male vacancy, and there *may* be another such vacancy this month
• Steering Committee decided to hold election to fill vacancy
– Election will be at February meeting (Feb. 5)
– Motion to adopt rules for election?
Adoption of Rules for Election to Fill Vacancy on 8CD
Arlington Young Democrats Report
Arlington Young Democrats Report
Upcoming Events
• 1/13 - Lobby Day & Day of Service• 1/15 - Caucus Reorg Meeting on - 7PM
– Arts, Culture, and Entertainment– Civil Rights– Commerce, Labor, Technology, and Finance– Health, Education, and Labor– Immigration and Justice– Infrastructure and Development– Veterans and Foreign Affairs
Arlington Young Democrats Report
Arlington Young Democrats Report
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Join Us!
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Buy Online or Find One of Us!
Arlington Young Democrats Report
School Board UpdateJanuary 2020
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School Board Meetings
• Please check website for meeting dates for the 2019-20 school year: • https://www.apsva.us/about-the-school-board/
• Next School Board meetings: Jan. 9Jan. 23Jan. 30 Public Hearing on Elementary School Planning
• Upcoming Work Sessions*:Jan. 16: Academic Performance UpdateJan. 28: Advisory Council on Instruction (ACI)
Agendas and background documents are posted on BoardDocs. All meetings are livestreamed on
the APS website. *Dates subject to change
Staying Connected!
• Sign up to receive monthly newsletter and agenda updates
• Sign up to speak at a Board meeting either electronically or in person
• Open Office Hours - Visit with Board members
• Follow us on Twitter @APSVaSchoolBd• Email the Board at [email protected]• Office Phone 703-228-6015
https://www.apsva.us/contact-the-school-board/
Candidate Announcement
Candidate Announcement
Upcoming Events
7th Democratic Presidential Debate Arlington Watch PartyJanuary 14 at 7:30 pm
Location: TBD
Voting in 2020: Saving Democracy!
Providing the Community Vital Voting Information
*Dates/Deadlines*ID Requirements, where/how to get them
*Voting Rights/Eligibility*Registering Voters
Voter Education Sessions:Saturday, January 11, 12-2pm, Arlington Mill Cmty Ctr, Rm 413Tuesday, January 21, 6-8:30pm, Arlington Mill Cmty Ctr, Rm527ASaturday, February 8, 12-2pm, Arlington Mill Cmty Ctr, Rm 413
SPREAD THE WORD!!
Voter Registration
WHEN: January 14 - 15, 5-7pmWHERE: Ballston Quarter OneLife Fitness
Metro Action LIFTOFF!
WHEN: January 14 - March 3WHAT: Flyering commuters about Feb 10 voter reg deadline
WHERE: All 8 Arlington metro stations!
For specific dates: PLEASE CHECK THE ARLINGTON DEMOCRATS WEBSITE (METRO ACTION TAB)
BE PART OF YOUR METRO STATION TEAM!
Weekend of Action January 18-19, 2020
Arlington Dems Participation in the
Women’s March
January 18 at 9:30 amMeet at Memorial
Bridge Circle
We will march across the bridge and join
other VA groups at the Carousel, before joining
main march
Voter Registration Day of Action
January 19, 2020
We are organizing drives at various locations
Email voter_registration@
arlingtondemocrats.orgto sign-up or submit your own VR events!
Volunteer ArlingtonMonday, January 20
8:30 am to 12 pmMore info at volunteer.leadercenter.org/mlk
Second Annual Event!Tuesday, January 21
6 pm to 8 pm Central Library (1015 Quincy St)
MilVets Caucus MeetingSaturday, January 25 at 10 am
Ireland’s Four Courts (2051 Wilson Blvd)
Monday, January 277 pm to 8:30 pm
NRECA (4301 Wilson Blvd)
