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Weekly Email – 5/15/12

May 15, 2012 By Secretary Leave a Comment

Find Love at AYD’s 11th Annual Charity Date Auction!
Tuesday, May 15th
Doors open at 6:30 pm, Auction begins at 7pm
Clarendon Grill
1101 N. Highland St.
RSVP on Facebook

Our Annual Charity Date Auction is tonight! This year’s auction will feature an all-star line up of auctionees and prizes. Come to bid on the Metro Area’s sexiest bachelors and bachelorettes to support a worthy cause! AYD Members will receive a free bid card. Non-members can join in for only $5. Arrive by 7pm to be entered into the first drawing of the night- $75 to Fireworks Pizza!

We also have some fabulous celebrity MC’s this evening, including Tina Montgomery, Miss Virginia International 2008 and Richard Fowler, host of the Richard Fowler Show on We Act Radio, 1480 AM!

Want a sneak peek? Check out the auctionee bios and pictures here.

Auction items include power coffees with  Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair and Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz , former Virginia Congressman Tom Perriello,  and former DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe; two tickets to the Arlington Democrats 2012 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner featuring Anne Holton, the former First Lady of Virginia and wife of our next U.S. Senator Tim Kaine. More info about available about these auction items and our Raffle Prizes are available here.

AYD will donate half the event proceeds to help Doorways for Women and Families.  Much more than a charity, Doorways’ mission is to help build a community where everyone can live free from domestic violence in safe and stable housing.

Donate to Doorways, Get free raffle tickets!
We will also be collecting donations for Doorways at the auction. All donated items from the wish list must be new, unopened, and full size (not travel sized). Anyone who brings one or more of the requested donation items to the Charity Date Auction will receive two free raffle tickets!

Requested Donation Items (all items must be new and unopened)
- Water bottles
- Saran wrap
- Aluminum foil
- Tupperware
- Baby monitors

Or if you are interested in donating other items, you can check out Doorways wish list.

Learn About and Support our Date Auction Charity

Interested in learning more about Doorways for Women and Families? Join AYD members on a tour of Doorways on either May 17th or June 14th from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Email Nicole at community@arlingtonyoungdems.org to sign up, and specify in your email which date you would like to attend. To find out more about the tour please visit: http://www.doorwaysva.org/donate/events/brighterfuturestours/

AYD will also be doing a food drive for Doorways on Saturday June 9. Email community@arlingtonyoungdems.org to sign up.

Reception Benefiting Delegate Patrick Hope with Special Guest House Minority Leader David Toscano
Thursday, May 17
6:30-8:30 p.m.
at the home of Bettna Callaway
1305 N. Nelson St. Arlington, VA 22201
$25 – special AYD donation level
RSVP: 703-486-1010
More information can be found here.

Save The Date:
June 2: Democratic Party of Virginia Convention at George Mason University in Fairfax
June 8: Arlington Democrats’ Jefferson Jackson Dinner
June 12: Congressional Primary
September 3 – 7: Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina

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AYD Weekly Email – 4/25/12

April 26, 2012 By Secretary Leave a Comment

Latinos For Obama Call With Michelle Obama
Thursday, April 26th, 8pm
Join FLOTUS on a Latinos For Obama call! Details on our website here.

Help Register Voters And Stay For Happy Hour!
Saturday, April 28th, 11am to 5pm
Locations all over Arlington!

Join AYD in teaming up with Organizing For America (OFA) volunteers to register voters from Columbia Pike to the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor!

Visit our website here to find out more details on a voter registration launch point near you! Any time you can give is helpful.

At 5pm, join us for a happy hour at Hard Times Cafe in Clarendon (3028 Wilson Blvd.). Hard Times is located across from the Clarendon Metro station on the corner of Wilson Blvd. and N. Highland St.

If you have any questions, please contact Andrea at politics@arlingtonyoungdems.org.

Calling Eligible Bachelors and Bachelorettes; Annual AYD Charity Date Auction on May 15th!
Thursday, May 15th, 7pm to 9:30pm
Clarendon Grill, 1101 N. Highland St.

RSVP on Facebook.

Single? Snag yourself a date at AYD’s wildly popular Charity Date Auction! This marquee event is fast approaching, and you can be a part of this annual tradition and help out a great charitable cause at the same time!

Doorways for Women and Families is our charitable partner for the auction this year, and every winning bid will help raise money for this organization to help those most in need.

If you are interested in being an auctionee, fill out our questionnaire here. If you have any questions about the questionnaire, or the auction, please contact Jennifer at programs@arlingtonyoungdems.org.

Phone Bank For POTUS, See POTUS and FLOTUS!
Tuesday, May 1st, 6:30pm to 9pm
Where: OFA HQ, 2408 Columbia Pike, Arlington, 22204

Join AYD as we kick off our weekly Day Of Action next Tuesday at OFA HQ on Columbia Pike in South Arlington! The President and First Lady will be in Richmond on Saturday, May 5th, and the Campaign needs our help in spreading the word about this event.

Help AYD make 1000 phone calls towards this effort! Complete a two-hour shift and you will receive a VIP pass to the rally!

RSVP to Andrea at politics@arlingtonyoungdems.org

Visit the facebook event here.

Did You Take the AYD Membership Survey Yet?

Take our survey here!

AYD’s officers want to hear from you as we get ready to plan the rest of our activities for the year.  Your participation in this survey is critical to our efforts; it allows us to tailor AYD events and offerings to what our members want and need. In addition to helping us make AYD better, completing our survey will give you the chance to win the following prizes:

$20 discount to any AYD or party ticketed event
$30 credit to any winning bid at the annual AYD Charity Date auction
$50 gift certificate to Toscana Grill in Courthouse.

This survey is completely anonymous, so please give us candid feedback and thank you!

Save The Date:
May 2: Arlington Democrats Meeting at NRECA in Ballston
May 5: Rally with President Obama and the First Lady in Richmond
June 2: Democratic Party of Virginia Convention at George Mason University in Fairfax
June 8: Arlington Democrats’ Jefferson Jackson Dinner
June 12: Congressional Primary
September 3 – 7: Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Arlington Obama For America Office Opening on Sunday 4/15!

April 14, 2012 By Vice President Leave a Comment

Arlington OFA Office Opening
Come join your Arlington neighbors as we open our brand-new OFA office! Come meet the staff, meet fellow supporters, and learn about the neighborhood teams in the county as we continue our work to re-elect President Obama and other Democrats this November!

When: Sunday, April 15, 2012 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Arlington OFA Office (Arlington, VA)
2408 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204

RSVP with AYD on facebook here.

How YOU Can Help
We need help with the following — if you can contribute, please contact Aaron Rosenberg (ARosenberg@ofava.com).
  • Prepping the office (Monday-Saturday)
  • Staffing the office opening (Sunday afternoon)
  • Cleaning up after the office opening (Sunday evening)
  • Food for the office opening
  • Donations:* Refrigerator* Folding chairs* Tables (especially 6’ banquet tables* Desks

    * Trash cans & trash bags

    * Paper towels

    * Toilet paper

    * Surge protectors/power strips

    * Bottled water

    * Cases of soda

    * Coffee

    * Healthy snacks, dry goods

    * Liquid hand soap, antibacterial wipes

    * Paper plates and cups, plasticware

    Bring all supplies to OFA-VA Arlington Headquarters (2408 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204)

 

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Weekly Email – 4/10/12

April 12, 2012 By Secretary Leave a Comment

Do You Like to Plan Events? Join AYD’s Date Auction Planning Team!
TONIGHT, April 10th- 7:00 pm
Arlington Democrats Headquarters
2050 Wilson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Arlington, VA 22201
Metro: Orange Line to Courthouse Email Ben at finance@arlingtonyoungdems.org to RSVP.

AYD is beginning to plan our wildly popular and successful Charity Date Auction, and we are looking for volunteers interested in helping us put this great event together!
We will be meeting tonight at Arlington Democrats Headquarters in Courthouse, to discuss planning the auction, which also includes auctioning off items donated to us from the area business community.

Headquarters is located immediately behind Cosi, across the street from the entrance to the Courthouse metro station. Look for the yellow awning located on the corner of 15th St. N and Uhle street; that is the entrance to HQ. Take the elevator to the second floor.

Email Ben at finance@arlingtonyoungdems.org to RSVP, or with any questions. Please also email Ben if you would like to help, but cannot attend this evening.


Like to Run? Like to Eat? Enjoy Community Service? Join us Saturday!
Saturday, April 10th
Bus Boys and Poets- Shirlington
4251 South Campbell, Arlington, VA 22206
Metrobus: Shirlington

7:45 AM- Start your morning off with the AYD Running Club’s first run of the year! We will do a short run for about a half hour in the nieghborhood. All skill levels are welcome. Please email Andrea at politics@arlingtonyoungdems.org to RSVP.

8-10 AM- Join AYD at the monthly “Second Saturday Breakfast” hosted by the Arlington Democrats. Details are available on facebook here. Special guests will be Sen. Adam Ebbin and Del. Alfonso Lopez. Email Charley at charleyconrad@gmail.com with any questions. Please bring cash for breakfast.

10:00 AM -12:30 PM- Following the breakfast, meet up with fellow volunteers as we get together with Telemundo Television, the AYD Latino Caucus, and the AYD Environment Caucus for a clean-up of Four Mile Run park. We will meet outside Bus Boys and Poets and walk across the street to the staging location.

Details are available on our website here, and also on facebook here. Please email Nicole at community@arlingtonyoungdems.org with any questions or to RSVP.

IMPORTANT: Please bring drinking water, a hat, work gloves, clothing and shoes appropriate for a park clean-up, that you won’t mind getting dirty.

Take the AYD Membership Survey and You Could Win a Prize!

Take our survey here!

AYD’s officers want to hear from you as we get ready to plan the rest of our activities for the year. Your participation in this survey is critical to our efforts; it allows us to tailor AYD events and offerings to what our members want and need. In addition to helping us make AYD better, completing our survey will give you the chance to win the following prizes:

$20 discount to any AYD or party ticketed event
$30 credit to any winning bid at the annual AYD Charity Date auction
$50 gift certificate to Toscana Grill in Courthouse.

This survey is completely anonymous, so please give us candid feedback and thank you!

Apply to be a Convention Delegate

As a first step toward the DNC convention in Charlotte, NC, Arlington is holding its own caucus to select our 78 delegates and 16 alternates to the 8th District (5/19) and Virginia State Democratic (6/2) Conventions, both in Fairfax County. To become a delegate or alternate, you must complete and submit a filing form to ACDC Secretary Charley Conrad no later than 5:00pm on April 16, 2012.

Access the filing form and get more information >>

April 15th: Obama For America Office Opening in Arlington

Join your fellow Arlington Democrats at the grand opening of the Obama For America office in Arlington on Sunday, April 15th from 1:00pm-4:00pm. The new office is across the street from Penrose Square on Columbia Pike (2408 Columbia Pike, 22204). More information can be found here. Please contact Gordon at vp@arlingtonyoungdems.org with any questions. RSVP on facebook here.

Join us at the New Toscana Grill for our April Membership Meeting
New Toscana Grill
2300 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Metro: Courthouse- Orange Line

Meet up for happy hour and an informal discussion about the environment and how to get more involved locally with this issue, as well as network with those in the environment community! Our discussion will be anchored by our own Miles Grant; blogger, activist, and former candidate for The Virginia House of Delegates. We’ll also be discussing our Environment Caucus and their 2012 kick-off meeting.

Toscana Grill is located at the rear of Velocity Five in Courthouse Plaza. Don’t be deterred by the construction in the plaza; the restaurant is open! Toscana Grill is accessible via Courthouse metro (Orange line). Free parking (after 6p) is available in the open lot on the corner of 15th St. and Courthouse Road.

Contact Gordon at vp@arlingtonyoungdems.org with any questions. RSVP on Facebook here.

New Campaign Opportunities on our website!
Visit the AYD Campaign corner for new postings on campaign opportunities! You can also sign up to volunteer on any campaign here in Arlington through AYD! Visit our campaign corner here and visit our volunteer registration form here.

Save The Date:
May 8th: Annual AYD Charity Date Auction at Clarendon Grill
May 19: 8th District Convention in Springfield, VA
June 2: Democratic Party of Virginia Convention at George Mason University in Fairfax
June 8: Arlington Democrats’ Jefferson Jackson Dinner
September 3 – 7: Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Weekly Email – 4/4/2012

April 5, 2012 By Secretary Leave a Comment

Network with Progressives this Thursday!
Free admission for AYD Members
Thursday, April 5th- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Public Bar (upstairs lounge)
1214 18th St., NW (between M & N streets)
Metro: Red Line to Dupont or Farragut North/Blue and Orange Lines to Farragut West
RSVP on Facebook here.

AYD is joining with DC Network For Progress and Generation Obama- DC for a “First Thursdays” Networking Mixer and Progress Party Mixer!
If you are a dues paying AYD member, you can attend this event for free! If you haven’t paid dues ($20/year) in the past year, renew your dues here by Thursday at 12 pm to receive this benefit!

Network for Progress is a social and media savvy “Super Pack” grassroots community, raising unlimited engagement to build a “Yes YOU Can” Movement for 2012 and beyond. First Thursday’s Networking Mixers are for Democrats, Progressives, and “Hope Mongers” to mingle, network, meet new friends, and work for PROGRESS!

Questions or Comments? Email networkforprogress@gmail.com

Take the AYD Membership Survey and You Could Win a Prize!

Take our survey here!

AYD’s officers want to hear from you as we get ready to plan the rest of our activities for the year. Your participation in this survey is critical to our efforts; it allows us to tailor AYD events and offerings to what our members want and need. In addition to helping us make AYD better, completing our survey will give you the chance to win the following prizes:

$20 discount to any AYD or party ticketed event
$30 credit to any winning bid at the annual AYD Charity Date auction
$50 gift certificate to Toscana Grill in Courthouse.

This survey is completely anonymous, so please give us candid feedback and thank you!

Do You Like to Plan Events? Join AYD’s Date Auction Planning Team!
Tuesday, April 10th- 7:00 pm
Arlington Democrats Headquarters
2050 Wilson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Arlington, VA 22201
Metro: Orange Line to Courthouse
Email Ben at finance@arlingtonyoungdems.org to RSVP.
AYD is beginning to plan our wildly popular and successful Charity Date Auction, and we are looking for volunteers interested in helping us put this great event together!
We will be meeting next week Tuesday at Arlington Democrats Headquarters in Courthouse, to discuss planning the auction, which also includes auctioning off items donated to us from the area business community.

Headquarters is located immediately behind Cosi, across the street from the entrance to the Courthouse metro station. Look for the yellow awning located on the corner of 15th St. N and Uhle street; that is the entrance to HQ. Take the elevator to the second floor.

Email Ben at finance@arlingtonyoungdems.org to RSVP, or with any questions. Please also email Ben if you would like to help, but cannot attend that evening.

Save The Date:

April 14: AYD Running Club Kick-Off/AYD Community Service Project at Four Mile Run
April 17: AYD General Membership Meeting
May 8: Annual AYD Charity Date Auction at Clarendon Grill
May 19: 8th District Convention in Springfield, VA
June 2: Democratic Party of Virginia Convention at George Mason University in Fairfax
June 8: Arlington Democrats’ Jefferson Jackson Dinner
September 3 – 7: Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Weekly Email – 4/2/2012

April 2, 2012 By Secretary Leave a Comment

Getting to Your One Shining Moment III: Career Discussion and Game Watch
Monday, April 2nd, 7:30 pm Discussion, 8:30 Game Watch
Bailey’s Pub and Grill in Ballston Mall
4238 Wilson Blvd.
Metro: Orange Line to Ballston
RSVP on Facebook here.

The AYD Careers & Networking Caucus will be meeting tonight with its 3rd Annual “Getting to Your One Shining Moment” Career Discussion and NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship Game Watch. We are pleased to announce that Stephanie Deckter Sanders, Professional Career Consultant, will be joining us to go over some of the ways you can reach for your next career:

- Writing a great resume and cover letter
- Using Linked In
- Making an Elevator Pitch

Stephanie will also be available to take any of your questions.

We look forward to seeing you at Bailey’s in Ballston, whether you would like career advice, want to join us for the game, or both! Please email Shawn at networking@arlingtonyoungdems.org with any questions.

Special Event with Former DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe
Tuesday, April 3rd, 6:30 pm
Microsoft Offices
901 K. St., NW, 11th Floor, Washington, DC 20005
RSVP Here.
Facebook Event Here.

We are thrilled to join with the Young Democrats of America and the Virginia Young Democrats in welcoming special guest Terry McAuliffe, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, to a fundraising event this Tuesday in Washington, DC.

he Young Democrat rate for this event is now only $50!

Tuesday’s event will help provide the resources to organize and mobilize young voters between now and November. There will be a big focus on Northern Virginia and Arlington for the 2012 election, and this fundraiser will certainly help make sure we get young voters active in the campaigns for President Obama, and Governer Kaine for the US Senate.
Terry McAuliffe has been a longtime supporter of the Arlington Young Democrats, and we are looking forward to hearing from him about the importance of the youth vote in 2012. For more information, please email jpaquette@yda.org.

Take the AYD Membership Survey and You Could Win a Prize!

Take our survey here!

AYD’s officers want to hear from you as we get ready to plan the rest of our activities for the year. Your participation in this survey is critical to our efforts; it allows us to tailor AYD events and offerings to what our members want and need. In addition to helping us make AYD better, completing our survey will give you the chance to win the following prizes:

$20 discount to any AYD or party ticketed event
$30 credit to any winning bid at the annual AYD Charity Date auction
$50 gift certificate to Toscana Grill in Courthouse.

This survey is completely anonymous, so please give us candid feedback and thank you!

Save The Date:
April 4: Arlington Democrats Monthly Meeting at 7pm
April 5: Progress Party at Public Bar in DC (AYD co-sponsored event)
April 14: AYD Running Club Kick-Off/AYD Community Service Project at Four Mile Run
May 8: Annual AYD Charity Date Auction at Clarendon Grill
May 19: 8th District Convention in Springfield, VA
June 2: Democratic Party of Virginia Convention at George Mason University in Fairfax
June 8: Arlington Democrats’ Jefferson Jackson Dinner
September 3 – 7: Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Weekly Update – 3/29/12

March 29, 2012 By Secretary Leave a Comment

AYD General Membership Meeting: Fighting Against the War on Women
Thursday, March 29th, 7pm
Westin Arlington Gateway
801 N. Glebe Rd. (Metro: Orange Line to Ballston)
Fitzerald Ballroom (Second Floor)
RSVP on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/A9rFLX

Our March General Membership Meeting date has changed!
In recognition of Women’s History Month, AYD is hosting a panel discussion on “The Fight for Women’s Equality and Reproductive Freedom.” The discussion will be moderated by former Senator Emilie Miller of Fairfax. Featured guest panelists include the the Hon. Barbara Favola, Virginia Senator from Arlington; the Hon. Charniele Herring, Virginia Delegate from Alexandria; Tarina Keene, Executive Director for NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia; Teresa Champion, Women’s Strike Force; and Barbara Kanninen, Women For Obama, among other invited guests.

A members-only reception will precede this event. Please contact Gordon at vp@arlingtonyoungdems.org for details about how to attend this reception.

Getting to Your One Shining Moment III: Career Discussion and Game Watch
Monday, April 2nd, 7:30 pm Discussion, 8:30 Game Watch
Bailey’s Ballston
4238 Wilson Blvd.
Metro: Orange Line to Ballston
RSVP on Facebook here.

The AYD Careers & Networking Caucus will be launching for 2012 with its 3rd Annual “Getting to Your One Shining Moment” Career Discussion and NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship Game Watch. We are pleased to announce that Stephanie Deckter Sanders, Professional Career Consultant will be joining us to go over some of the ways you can reach for the stars:

- Writing a great resume and cover letter
- Using Linked In
- Making an Elevator Pitch

And she will be happy to take any of your questions.

We look forward to seeing you at Bailey’s in Ballston, whether you would like career advice, want to join us for the game, or both! Please email Shawn at shawn.logue@gmail.com with any questions.

Save the Date:
May 8: Annual AYD Charity Date Auction at Clarendon Grill
May 19: 8th District Convention in Springfield, VA
June 2: Democratic Party of Virginia Convention at George Mason University in Fairfax
June 8: Arlington Democrats’ Jefferson Jackson Dinner
September 3 – 7: Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Join AYD in Richmond for VAYD Convention; Network with Activists for 2012!

March 2, 2012 By Vice President Leave a Comment

 

This March 30th through April 1st, join your fellow Arlington Young Democrats as we travel to Richmond for the Annual Virginia Young Democrats Convention!

This is a great opportunity to meet and network with fellow young Democrats and activists from all over Virginia.  In addition, you will be able to participate in some great advocacy, issue, and political trainings as we all get ready for the general election in November.  As a participant, you will also have a chance to get involved with the Virginia Young Democrats, vote for officers, and join any of the various caucuses at the state level!

Details

In order to attend, you must be a current dues paying AYD member.  If you haven’t paid dues ($20/year)  to AYD within the last year, click here to renew or join today!

The total cost for attendance is $55, and will give you the following:

  • The cost of registration for convention
  • Transport in an AYD sponsored carpool/ reimbursement for miles travelled
  • Lodging in an AYD sponsored room Friday/Saturday (up to 4/room)
  • Breakfast and lunch on Saturday
  • A ticket to the VAYD Awards Dinner Banquet (and dinner) on Saturday night
  • Brunch on Sunday

This comes out to approximately a $110 value for only $55!


How Do I Register?

  1. The first thing you need to do is submit your $55 contribution here.
  2. If you are on facebook, RSVP on our facebook event page!
  3. Complete our Delegate Information Form here.

 

What Happens Next?

Once you have signed up, you will be contacted in the coming weeks by AYD to confirm your lodging and carpool details (if applicable).  AYD is handling all registration and lodging reservations, so there is nothing you need to do once you submit your $55 payment.


Where Can I Find Out More Information?

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AYD Weekly Update- 2/8/12

February 8, 2012 By Vice President Leave a Comment

AYD February General Membership Meeting
Special Guest- Rep. Bob Filner (D-CA)
Wednesday February 15th, 7pm
NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd. (Ballston)

Join AYD as we recognize Black History Month and welcome Congressman Bob Filner (D-CA) to speak to us about his involvement with the Freedom Rides during the Civil Rights era.
RSVP on Facebook.
Details about Congressman Filner’s role during the Freedom Rides are also available on our website.

Snacks and drinks will be served. Doors open at 7pm and we expect to start our program at 7:30pm.

The NRECA Building is metro accessible to Ballston (Orange Line), and free parking is available in the NRECA garage on the corner of Wilson and Taylor streets.

Virginia Democrats’ Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Weekend in Richmond
Friday, February 10th – Sunday, February 12th
Richmond Marriott Downtown

Join the Arlington Young Democrats for the annual Virginia Democrats’ Jefferson-Jackson Dinner!

Friday Night: Festivities begin with a reception for Young Democrats featuring special guest Brian Bond, who is the Director of Constituency Outreach for the Democratic National Committee.

Saturday Morning: Join Arlington Young Democrats’ leadership at the Virginia Democrats’ Women’s Caucus annual breakfast (8am). Contact Lauren at president@arlingtonyoungdems.org if you are interested in joining the breakfast.

Saturday Afternoon:

  • Open House with Democratic Party of Virginia, Obama for America, and Tim Kaine for Senate
  • Technology for Obama Panel Discussion with: Aneesh Chopra, Co-Chair Technology for Obama
  • “Delegate Selection Process” State & National Convention
  • “DPVA Strategy for 2013 and Beyond”

Saturday Night: Jefferson-Jackson dinner, featuring Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer.  Governor Schweitzer was elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2008, and was mentioned by many in 2008 to be on the short list for Vice President.

If you are interested in attending the dinner with AYD, please email Gordon at vp@arlingtonyoungdems.org by 5PM on Wednesday, February 8th.  Details about the weekend are on our website

Make a difference in 2012 and become a leader with AYD!
If you are interested in helping to make a difference in 2012, consider becoming an officer or a committee member with AYD.  We have open positions on our board, and on our various committees.  Check out our online application form here:http://bit.ly/applytoayd

If you have any questions about available positions, please email Lauren at president@arlingtonyoungdems.org and Gordon at vp@arlingtonyoungdems.org

Our board meetings are open to our members, and our next board meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 12th at 7p.  We will be meeting at Arlington Democrats’ Headquarters in Courthouse (2009 14th St. N., 22201- 6th Floor)

Mardis Gras/St. Patrick’s Day Parade with AYD and the Arlington Democrats!
Tuesday, February 21st, 7pm

Arlington Dems! This Fat Tuesday (Feb. 21st), join up with your fellow Democrats and show your Mardi Gras and St. Patty’s Day Spirit! We will begin lining up at 7:15pm at a place TBD. At 8:00pm, we will then parade from Courthouse to Clarendon.

Beads have been purchased for us to distribute. More information about the event can be found here
Please RSVP on Facebook and fill out our Google form: http://bit.ly/aydrsvp
We want to make sure we have everyone’s contact information so we can make sure everyone knows where to meet up.

Contact Kim Klingler at hellofromk2@gmail.com with any questions.

Attention Students!
 Greater Together- Obama Student Summit

Saturday, February 25th- Sunday, February 26th
Obama for America- Virginia Headquarters
406 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA
RSVP by Sunday, February 12th
Additional information and RSVP form can be found here


 

Join Women for Obama!
Women for Obama are looking for some young professional Arlington ladies to host and organize house parties in the coming months. Contact Lauren at president@arlingtonyoungdems.org if you are interested.

Political Engagement Yields Political Action
AYD is gearing up for an exciting year of campaigns and political action.  Become a part of the most active Young Democrats chapter in Virginia and get involved with some great political activities.  If you have an interest in any of the following, please email Andrea at politics@arlingtonyoungdems.org

-Voter registration with Obama For America (OFA)
-Neighborhood organizing in Arlington (Neighborhood leaders/Building Ambassador Program for high rises)
-Arlington County Board special election (March 27th- Libby Garvey, Democratic nominee)
-Arlington School Board Caucus (June- 3 candidates for the nomination)
-Jim Moran For Congress/Tim Kaine For Senate/Obama For President

Young Democrats Meeting in Chicago
Friday, March 9th – Sunday, March 11th

Are you interested in attending a Young Democrats of America meeting in Chicago?  AYD is considering helping to partially sponsor AYD members to participate in the YDA Winter Conference in Chicago from March 9th to March 11th.  If you are interested in attending, please email Gordon at vp@arlingtonyoungdems.org
The conference will include a number of joint sessions and trainings with the College Democrats of America, and you will have the opportunity to tour the Obama headquarters and hear from senior campaign staff.   If you are interested in attending, the registration deadline is on February 24th.  Please visit the AYD website here for details

Save the Date:
March 30 – April 1: Virginia Young Democrats’ Convention in Richmond
June 2: Democratic Party of Virginia Convention at George Mason University in Fairfax
June 8: Arlington Democrats’ Jefferson Jackson Dinner
September 3 – 7: Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina

 

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AYD Weekly Update- 2/1/12

February 1, 2012 By Vice President Leave a Comment

Congratulations to Stephanie Clifford!

This past weekend, the Virginia Young Democrats honored all the Young Democrat candidates who ran for office in 2011, at its annual J. Sargeant Reynolds Dinner.  Our own Stephanie Clifford was recognized for her run for the House of Delegates. Congratulations!


AYD February General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, February 15th, 7pm
NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd. (Ballston)


Special Guest- Rep. Bob Filner (D-CA)

Join the Arlington Young Democrats as we recognize Black History Month and welcome Congressman Bob Filner (D-CA) to speak to us about his involvement with the Freedom Rides during the Civil Rights era.
RSVP on Facebook.
Details about Congressman Filner’s role during the Freedom Rides are also available on our website.

Snacks and drinks will be served. Doors open at 7pm and we expect to start our program at 7:30pm.

The NRECA Building is metro accessible to Ballston (Orange Line), and free parking is available in the NRECA garage on the corner of Wilson and Taylor streets.


Arlington Democrats’ Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, February 1st, 7pm
NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd. (Ballston)

This meeting will be a great opportunity for Young Democrats to get plugged in to upcoming political events in Arlington. Among tonight’s topics:
- Planning the strategy for the March 27th County Board special election
- Presentation by Frank Leone, one of the four Virginians to serve as members of the Democratic National Committee, on how the Commonwealth will pick its delegates to the Democratic convention in Charlotte, NC
- Breakout sessions focusing on political messaging

RSVP for this event on Facebook.


Virginia Democrats’ Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Weekend in Richmond
Friday, February 10th – Sunday, February 12th
Richmond Marriott Downtown

Join the Arlington Young Democrats for the annual Virginia Democrats’ Jefferson-Jackson Dinner!

Friday Night: Festivities begin with a reception for Young Democrats featuring special guest Brian Bond, who is the Director of Constituency Outreach for the Democratic National Committee.

Saturday Morning: Join Arlington Young Democrats’ leadership at the Virginia Democrats’ Women’s Caucus annual breakfast (8am). Contact Lauren at president@arlingtonyoungdems.org if you are interested in joining. (We will be coordinating rides both from Friday and early Saturday for folks wanting to go to the breakfast.)

Saturday Night: Jefferson-Jackson dinner, featuring Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer. Governor Schweitzer was elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2008, and was mentioned by many in 2008 to be on the short list for Vice President.

To get a guaranteed ticket to the dinner, a ride, or lodging with AYD, please RSVP by Thursday, February 2nd on Facebook, or visit our website


Make a difference in 2012 and become a leader with AYD!
If you are interested in helping to make a difference in 2012, consider becoming an officer or a committee member with the Arlington Young Democrats.  We have open positions on our board, and on our various committees.  Check out our online application form here: http://bit.ly/applytoayd

If you have any questions about available positions, please email Lauren atpresident@arlingtonyoungdems.org and Gordon at vp@arlingtonyoungdems.org

Our board meetings are open to the public, and our next board meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 12th at 7pm.  We will be meeting at Arlington Democrat Headquarters in Courthouse (2009 14th St. N., 22201- 6th Floor, Suite 612)


Join Women for Obama!
Women for Obama are looking for some young professional Arlington ladies to host and organize house parties in the coming months. Contact Lauren at president@arlingtonyoungdems.org if you are interested.


Political Engagement Yields Political Action
The Arlington Young Democrats are gearing up for an exciting year of campaigns and political action. Become a part of the most active Young Democrats chapter in Virginia and get involved with some great political activities.  If you have an interest in any of the following, please email Andrea atpolitics@arlingtonyoungdems.org

-Voter registration with Obama For America (OFA)
-Neighborhood organizing in Arlington (Neighborhood leaders/Building Ambassador Program for high rises)
-Arlington County Board special election (March 27th- Libby Garvey, Democratic nominee)
-Arlington School Board Caucus (May- 3 candidates seeking the Democratic endorsment for November’s general election)
-Jim Moran For Congress/Tim Kaine For Senate/Obama For President


Young Democrats Meeting in Chicago
Friday, March 9th – Sunday, March 11th

The Young Democrats of America Winter Conference will be held in Chicago from March 9th to March 11th.  The conference will include a number of joint sessions and trainings with the College Democrats of America, and you will have the opportunity to tour the Obama headquarters and hear from senior campaign staff. Early Bird registration ends this Friday at 5 pm. Visit the Arlington Young Democrats website for additional details. If you are interested in attending, please email Gordon atvp@arlingtonyoungdems.org.

 

Save the Date:
February 25 & 26: Obama Campaign Youth Summit in Richmond (Details TBD)
March 30 – April 1: Virginia Young Democrats’ Convention in Richmond
June 2: Democratic Party of Virginia Convention at George Mason University in Fairfax
June 8: Arlington Democrats’ Jefferson Jackson Dinner
September 3 – 7: Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina

 

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