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Arlington DemocratsAugust 2020 General Meeting

August 5, 20207:00 PM

Welcome to Resisting While Social Distancing

Congrats Takis!

Thanks to all volunteers who made this win

possible!

You proved that ArlDems will fight in every

election and take nothing for

granted!

Get Your “Vote Blue” Face Mask!

Free and available for

pickup at 812 S. Quincy St. while supplies

last

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While You’re At It...

Equity & Inclusion Focus: Microaggressions

“How Microaggressions Are Like Mosquito Bites”(watch video here)

Voting Items

Precinct Captain and Steering Member Election/Appointment

● Steering recommends approval:○ Precinct Captain: Arlington Precinct (01) - Jonathan Dromgoole○ Precinct Ops Deputy Vice Chair: MUBs - Mark Fiumara○ Voter Support Vice Chair: Voter Protection - Diana Gordon

Motion to Elect/Appoint?

Letter to Gov. Northam in Support of Essential Workers

● ArlDems Labor Caucus has developed a letter urging the Commonwealth to provide additional support to essential workers during the pandemic○ Safe workplaces○ Job protections○ Paid sick and family leave○ Pandemic hazard pay○ Healthcare coverage○ Rent freeze○ Wage replacement during unemployment

● Steering recommends approval

Motion to Approve?

Redistricting Amendment

● November ballot will include a constitutional amendment on redistricting reform

● Arlington Dems typically (but not always) takes a position on constitutional amendments and other ballot measures for purposes of preparing the Democratic sample ballot

● To determine the Arlington Dems’ position on the redistricting reform constitutional amendment (if any), we will vote TONIGHT○ ArlDems provided one month’s public notice of the vote

and hosted three educational events on this issue● Steering Committee’s recommendation is as follows:

○ Should the Arlington Dems take a position on the proposed Amendment? Yes (70.8% of Steering vote)

○ If the Arlington Dems take a position on the proposed Amendment, which position should Arlington Dems take? Oppose (79% of Steering vote)

ArlDems Process for Adopting a Position

Q1: Should the Arlington Democrats take a position on the proposed Amendment?

Q2: If the Arlington Dems take a position on the proposed Amendment, which position should Arlington Dems take?

Discussion of 2020 Constitutional Amendment on Redistricting

led by Sergeant-at-Arms Jacki Wilson

Question 1: Should the Arlington Dems take a position on the proposed Amendment?

Question 2: If the Arlington Dems take a position on the proposed Amendment, which position should Arlington Dems take?

30 minutes of discussion per question. Interested speakers should signup using the Google form posted in the chat box. We will take as many speakers as possible during the 30 minutes, rotating among the various viewpoints. If you have already spoken once, please give others a chance to share their views! And of course, please be civil -- we are all good Democrats and friends!

Q1: Should the Arlington Democrats take a position on the proposed Amendment?

Q2: If the Arlington Dems take a position on the proposed Amendment, which position should Arlington Dems take?

Discussion of 2020 Constitutional Amendment on Redistricting

Thank you for leading the discussion, Jacki!

We will announce the results of the vote as soon as practicable following validation/integrity checks.

Regardless of outcome, remember thatwe must unite as Democrats to defeat Trump this November!

Joint Campaign Update

Joint Campaign Update

● Gold Card ticket sales are live!○ Get yours at arlingtondemocrats.org/goldcard○ Prices go up by $25 starting Labor Day

● BEST VALUE (access to all 4 events)○ Democrats: $225○ Roosevelt-Obama Society Members: $190○ Young Democrats/Senior Democrats: $125

● Events (ALL VIRTUAL!)○ Sep. 7th (1-3 pm): Labor Day Virtual BBQ & Cookbook Design

Contest○ Sep. 26th (5-7 pm): Honoring a Senior Dem○ Oct. 3th (Time TBD): Arlington Young Dems Trivia Event○ Oct. 8th (7-9 pm): Arlington Dems Centennial

Joint Campaign Update

● Labor Day Virtual BBQ & Cookbook Design Contest○ Submit your favorite recipe - email w/link coming

soon!■ Deadline: September 3rd

○ Submit cover design (front cover & kids back cover)■ Theme: "Virginia's Workers"■ Must be in portrait orientation■ Must be kid-friendly and appropriate■ Submit as a PDF or JPG file■ Email to arldemscookoff@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m.

Thursday, September 3rd.○ Speaker info coming soon

● Updates on other events TBA

Joint Campaign Update

● $$$ for Dems

● Volunteers in the process of stuffing envelopes for mailing to ~ 3,000 Arlington Democrats

● Mailing will go out on September 5th

● Folks should receive mailed solicitation after Labor Day

● Questions? ○ Email Carol Burnett - carolburnettva@gmail.com

Field Organizers

North Arl: Meaghan Davey meaghan.davey@virginiavictory.orgSouth Arl: Donovan Hatcher donovan.hatcher@virginiavictory.org

Mobilize Link: mobilize.us/vavictory

See you on the campaign trail!

Joint Campaign Update

Get your door knobs ready - these hangers will be coming to doors across the county after the convention, as will yard signs. The Messenger will delivered to Arlington households in September/early October.

Precinct Operations Update

01 Arlington Jonathan Dromgoole

Congratulations & Welcome New Precinct Captain!

👏 🎈

THANKS TO OUR TEAM OF AREA CHAIRS AND PRECINCT CAPTAINS !!!

Precinct Captain Vacancies

If you are interested in learning more and finding out how you can get involved contact:

PrecinctOperations@ArlingtonDemocrats.Org

Precinct Votes At Area

Aurora Hills Melwood SouthEast

Columbia Walter Reed Comm Ctr CenterEast

Gunston Gunston Comm Ctr, SouthEast

● Congrats and Welcome to Mark Fiumara as new Deputy

Vice Chair for MUBs

● Arlington County has more than 1500 MUBs● Building Ambassadors are a critical source for voting

related information for MUBs’ residents● Recruiting Building Ambassadors for multi-unit buildings

(MUBs) (mubs@arlingtondemocrats.org)

MUBs and Building Ambassadors

MULTI-UNIT BUILDINGS (MUBs) Activities

• Help identify Building

Ambassadors

• Coordinate VR drives in areas

with high numbers of

unregistered residents

• Recruit volunteers from

inside MUBs

Contact Mubs@ArlingtonDemocrats.org to receive a list of potential Building Ambassadors in your precinct’s MUBs.

Going Forward Masks On, Eyes Wide-Open

Precinct Operations: Helping Deliver Virginia in 2020!

● Continuing Area Zoom Meetings, including hosting Zoom Meet & Greets to support Voter Registration

● Moving to push Early Voting (nee Absentee in Person) to our voters as well as Absentee by Mail

● Recruiting volunteers for Messenger Drive (no voter contact) and Poll Greeting on E-Day

● You can sign up here for Messenger Drive: bit.ly/MessDrive-

Voter Support Update

Voter Support Update

In-Person Voter Registration (socially distanced!): 7 locations!

Friday, 8/7, 7pm: AYD John Lewis Tribute: “Good Trouble” film & discussion

Voter Support Update

· VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Penrose Sq. (Giant/Starbucks shopping ctr), 2413 Columbia Pike, Saturday, Aug 8, 9am-11am

Shirlington Library Plaza, Saturday, August 8, 10am-12pm

** SPANISH SPEAKERS TOO, PLEASE!

** Cinthia's Bakery/CVS Mall (Dinwiddie & Columbia Pike), Saturday 8/8 and Sunday 8/9, 9am-3pm

** AFAC, 2708 S. Nelson, Saturday, Aug 8, 8:30am-noon

GO TO: https://arlingtondemocrats.org/start-making-difference-now/voter-registration/

Voter Support Update

RTP Summer Senior Calling Project

In collaboration with Senior Calling, RtPwill begin phoning senior voters within the next week to help them get, fill out and deliver mail ballot applications.

If you want to help, click on: https://tinyurl.com/y2yr72bu

Outreach Update

Outreach Updates

Weekend of Action● A tribute to Congressman John Lewis - Join Us!

Upcoming Forums● Status of the juvenile detention center● Housing Policy & CoVid

Farmer’s Markets are Resuming● Courthouse & Columbia Pike● Extra precautions are being taken to protect volunteers

Website Updated to Include Outreach EffortsStay Tuned

● Quarterly Outreach Leadership Meeting 8/12

Blue Families Update

• POSTCARDPALOOZA!!!!!!• Write now:

– Fight voter suppression in southern states (GA, TX, NC)

– NC state legislative races• Coming soon:

– Virginia postcards– Return of Zoom postcard

parties.• Goal: 100K by October• We’ve written over 75K already!

• arlingtondemocrats.org/start-making-difference-now/blue-families• facebook.com/groups/arlingtonbluefamilies/• families@arlingtondemocrats.org

Next Meeting: 8/6 - 6pmBusinessandLabor@ArlingtonDemocrats.org

Business & Labor Update

Business Caucus & Labor Caucus● Aug, Sept, Oct sessions with Biden reps on VP’s plans for the

economy, small business, & supporting America’s workers ● Watch social media, ArlDel calendar for Zoom date/time

Labor Caucus● Frontline Workers Bill of Rights Panel at 6 pm 13 August. Hear

firsthand from labor reps on Arlington workers needs.○ See ArlDem calendar for Zoom link

● Frontline Workers Bill of Rights for Covid-affected workers○ Letter to Gov. Northam ahead of August session○ Strengthen safety & livelihood protections for workers○ Asking for Arl Dems support

Outreach POCs: Meredith Sumpter; Keith Willis (Labor); Arbora Johnson, Doug Snoeyenbos, Eric Midboe (Business)

Caucus Updates

Connect with us online! Join a Facebook

group today! Visit the

Arlington Democrats page for more information.

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AAPI

Inte

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MilVetsBusiness

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Disabilities Womxn’s

Next Meeting: 8/16 - 2pmAAPICaucus@ArlingtonDemocrats.org

AAPI Caucus

Our 2 priorities through November 2020:

• Support Census Form completion• General Election & GOTV

Leadership changes:

• Transitioning into Caucus member support: Chris deRosa• On leave through September: Sangeeta Rao• Stepping up as Co-Chair: Anne Yoon

Exploring new virtual event on COVID+Healthcare

Seeking partnership opportunities with other AAPI orgs

Monthly meetings on 3rd Sunday, 2-3:30pm - Join us!

Join Our Facebook Group!

AAPICaucus@ArlingtonDemocrats.org

Next Meeting: 8/11 - 6pmBlackCaucus@ArlingtonDemocrats.org

Black Caucus

BlackCaucus@ArlingtonDemocrats.orgJoin our Facebook Group

Black Caucus

BlackCaucus@ArlingtonDemocrats.orgJoin our Facebook Group

Black Caucus

BlackCaucus@ArlingtonDemocrats.orgJoin our Facebook Group

Introductory Organizational Meeting: 8/14 - 7pm

E-mail: Daniel Davis (Dandem75@gmail.com) or Michael Angeloni at (mike65057@gmail.com)

Disabilities Caucus

Americans with Disabilities Act

30th Anniversary Celebration

#ADA30

❖ July 26, 2020 was the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

❖ The Disabilities Caucus is planning a September commemorative event to provide perspective on how far we’ve come and the unfinished work ahead of us.

Next Meeting: 8/16 - 1:00 pmInterfaithCaucus@ArlingtonDemocrats.org

Interfaith Caucus

● Participating in WOA, mobilizing area interfaith orgs for VR. Also AFAC food donations for Eid all thru August.

● Mobilizing area interfaith orgs for letter/postcard writing/phone banks

● Next Issues Forum on Voter Suppression for September/October. Stay tuned!

● 3rd Annual Interfaith Eid celebration Aug. 30! Meal & goodie bag

pickup at Quincy Park w accompanying online content● Inviting volunteers to join our team. Weekly mtgs Sundays at 1:00pm.

Please join, “like” & engage w our Facebook group!!!

InterfaithCaucus@ArlingtonDemocrats.org

LatinoCaucus@ArlingtonDemocrats.org

Latino Caucus

❏ Successful July 30th Event Latinx Leaders Roundtable we had many Latino Leaders from

all over the Commonwealth!

❏ We will be participating in WOA focusing on Voter Support

and Census. Please join us!

❏ We are looking for Spanish- Speaking volunteers to help with our weekend of Action

Aug. 8. If interested please email us!

Join Our Facebook Group

Arlington Dems Latino Caucus!

LatinoCaucus@ArlingtonDemocrats.org

Next Meeting: 8/22 - 10amMilVets@ArlingtonDemocrats.org

Mil/Vets Caucus

NEXT MEETING ● Saturday, August 22 at 10 am on Zoom!

○ Meeting ID: 878 2520 7464Password: MilVet

FOOD DRIVE: ● Saturday, August 8 at 11 am

○ Bring donations to the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) and wear Democratic themed apparel for photo

Join our Facebook Group!MilVets@ArlingtonDemocrats.org

First Meeting 8/4 - Approved Mission Statement

Womxn’s Caucus

Had First Meeting 8/4 - Approved Mission Statement:

The mission of the Arlington Democrats Womxn’s Caucus is to unite the womxn of Arlington in support of the Democratic Committee, to

encourage full and equal participation of womxn in the Committee, and to raise awareness of womxn’s issues in the Commonwealth and the

Arlington Democratic Committee.

The objectives of the Womxn’s Caucus are:● Reach out to the community to identify womxn’s concerns and

issues of importance● Inform policy discussions of issues important to womxn from a

Democratic perspective● Increase awareness and civic engagement across the community● Mobilize the community to support Democratic womxn in local,

state and national elections

Beyond Arlington Update

Beyond Arlington Update

● With no canvassing foreseeable in 2020, phone calls and texting will be the only conversation we have with voters.

● Turnout will be high for both Parties, we must ID our supporters.

● We can’t do this without you.

● Phonebank from home every Tuesday and Thursday!

Beyond Arlington Update

● Sign up for phone banks through our weekly email or FB page.

● Join us on Zoom for our our predialing conversation and updates.

● Calling for Virginia Congressional races and key flippable Senate races.

● Organizing Together 2020 has folded into state coordinated campaigns so our texting initiative has shifted but more on that soon!

Beyond Arlington Update

Virginia Congressional Candidates

● Abigail Spanberger

● Elaine Luria

● Dr. Cameron Webb

The more volunteers we have, the more candidates we can support.

Arlington Young Democrats Report

Arlington Young Democrats Update

Arlington Young Democrats Update

● Approved a Campaigns Plan

○ Phonebanking

○ Textbanking

○ Voter Registration

○ Virginia GOTV ads targeted at voters ages 18-35 focused on Youth Turnout

○ Mail-In Ballot Push and Chase

○ Digital ads for AYD Campaigns events to recruit volunteers

○ Biweekly Trivia events to complement Phonebanks

● Weekly Campaigns events starting in September, additional event in week after

DNC

● Approved focus on key races

○ VA: Arlington, CDs 2, 5, and 7

○ Outside VA: NC, AZ, and ME Senate Races

● Campaigns Pump-Up General Body Meeting on July 28th

Arlington Young Democrats Update

Upcoming AYD campaign events:

● August 9th - VAYD Digital Training with Virginia

● August 22nd & August 23rd - First VAYD Weekend of Action

○ Supporting Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) and Elaine Luria (VA-02)

● September 5th - VAYD Day of Action for Sara Gideon (Maine)

● September 12th - VAYD Day of Action for Dr. Cameron Webb (VA-05)

● September 19th - VAYD Day of Action for Cal Cunningham (North Carolina)

● September 26th - VAYD Day of Action for Elaine Luria (VA-02)

● October 3rd - AYD Gold Card Event

● October 17th - VAYD Day of Action for Dr. Cameron Webb (VA-02)

● October 18th - VAYD Day of Action for Abigail Spanberger (VA-07)

County Board Update

County Board Update

Upcoming Events

Virtual Morning MugSaturday, August 22 10 am to 11 am facebook.com/events/294804088265378