Hey John - We just wanted to let you know about what AYD is up to this week and some of the upcoming events we have. Read below for more information:
In honor of Black History Month, join us for the AYD Black Leadership Forum on February 25th at 7pm at NRECA in Ballston! This meeting will feature a forum on black leadership with the following local community leaders:
This meeting will take place at NRECA (4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA) which is just a short walk from the Ballston metro station. We hope to see you there! Have questions? Email our president, Dan Matthews, at [email protected]
Join AYD and Arlington Dems in lending Phoenix Bikes a hand! Phoenix Bikes is a small business in South Arlington with strong ties to their community. Their programs teach teens a trade and provide them with transportation, which is nothing short of inspirational. Participating teens not only learn to refurbish and rebuild a bike to give to someone else, but also receive one of their own in return. On Saturday, March 7th from 10am - 1pm, AYD and Arlington Dems will volunteer with Phoenix Bikes. We’ll first meet at Phoenix Bikes (909 S. Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA) and start with a quick orientation and rundown of activities. Afterwards, we will head over to Clarendon/Lyon Village to canvass for bike donations. Around 1pm we will finish up and head out for some lunch! Questions? Email Phebe Carlson at [email protected]
Ever wondered,“Wouldn’t it be fun to judge middle and high school students in a variety of merit-based competitions?" If yes, then volunteering as a judge for the Technology Student Association’s Northern Regional Fair is just the event for you! A favorite event from last year, the Arlington Young Democrats are honored to once again participate in our local TSA competition. Check out the various categories by selecting the link: http://virginiatsa.org/events/competitive-events/ This event will take place on March 14th from 8am - 5pm at Mount Vernon High School in Alexandria, VA. Breakfast and lunch are provided and AYD plans to coordinate carpools. Spots fill up fast, so sign up today! https://tinyurl.com/tsa-volunteer-judge Remember to email our Community Service Director, Phebe Carlson, at [email protected] if you plan to attend or if you have any questions!
The Arlington Democrats and the Arlington Young Democrats are co-hosting a Challenging Racism: Getting Started session on Saturday, February 29th from 11am-1:30pm at the Arlington Mill Community Center Room 404 (909 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington). Registration is required to attend this event. To register for the Challenging Racism: Getting Started session, sign up here: http://bit.ly/challengingracism2020 If registration is full, please add your name and email to the waitlist, and you will be contacted at the email address you provide if space is available. Getting Started is a 2½ hour session led by trained facilitators to introduce participants to racial literacy, individual vs. systemic racism, impacts of redlining to understand segregation, and white wealth. The main topic of this session is the history of racism in housing. Using local Arlington maps and stories, attendees learn how the Federal Housing Administration's mid-20th century use of redlining to prevent loans to Black people affected a community by locking in segregated housing and influencing housing patterns. Attendees have opportunities for questions, discussion, and reflection. Resources for follow-up reading and discussion are provided. Please contact [email protected] with any questions!
Join us for AYD's Women's Leadership Forum during our March meeting on March 24th at 7pm at the Arlington Mill Community Center!
Join the Arlington Young Democrats after the Blue Victory Dinner for our annual Blue Victory After Dark Celebration.
Come celebrate with us as we enjoy an open bar, music, dancing, and karaoke! All proceeds go towards electing Democrats in 2020 as we keep Arlington and Virginia BLUE, and bring Democrats to the White House and Senate. Prepare to #RockTheBlue and have a great night with the Arlington Young Democrats! But your ticket today! https://secure.actblue.com/ Don’t forget to purchase your ticket to the Blue Victory Dinner as well. You can purchase discounted joint tickets to both Blue Victory Dinner and Blue Victory After Dark at https://arlingtondemocrats.
VAYD's Convention will be hosted by our next door neighbors, Alexandria Young Democrats the weekend of March 27-29, 2020.  Want to rock the young Dem look? The Arlington Young Democrats have you covered. We’re offering a number of products to our newsletter subscribers including unisex and women’s shirts, hats, and crewnecks. Make sure to pick up some AYD merch to keep you comfy and active this fall.
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