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** Upcoming Events
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5/15/2020
We want to hear from you!
In 2019, our membership voted to hold a yearly chapter convention- also referred to as a local convention. The purpose of the local convention is to deliberate, debate, and ultimately democratically decide the direction the chapter will go for the next year of organizing.
Due to the current pandemic and social distancing mandates, our originally scheduled date of hosting a physical convention on May 30, 2020 is no longer possible. At our last virtual general membership meeting, members discussed how the chapter should move forward. We heard input from members regarding the value of having difficult and necessary political discussions in person, balancing the timing of the convention in respect to leadership elections, and more.
We are now asking members to contribute to the conversation by taking the following survey on when the convention should be held. ([link removed]) The results will be discussed at our May General Membership Meeting, this Saturday (5/16/2020) along with finalizing our plans to host the local convention.
We could not have predicted a pandemic would derail our first convention! But we are committed to ensuring we- together, as a chapter- have the important political discussions necessary to decide our collective direction. We appreciate your patience and input!
** General Membership Meeting
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At our May General Membership meeting, we will hear committee updates, discuss new business, and more!
At all meetings, we adhere to the DSA "Rules for Respectful Discussion" to ensure an inclusive conversation where all voices are heard. You can read more about these guidelines here:
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Please register HERE for access to the meeting. ([link removed])
Date: Saturday, May 16th, 1:30-3:30pm
**Please email
[email protected] for requests to have items added to the agenda or with proposed resolutions or bylaws amendments at least 24 hrs in advance**
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** DSA COVID-19 Organizing Response Meeting
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Join other DSA members as we organize around the current pandemic. We will discuss the results of our ongoing efforts to phone bank/text members on action items such as calling their representatives to request their support for the Health Care Emergency Guarantee Act along with how we can support our community in this crisis.
Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Virtual Meeting at: [link removed]
** Healthcare Committee Meeting
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Join our Healthcare Committee meeting in growing the local Medicare for All movement and getting our representatives (Matsui and Bera) to support Medicare for All.
Date: Thursday, May 21st, 7:00-8:30pm
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Meeting ID: 958 5471 7258
Password: 8675309
** LGBTQ+ Feminist Reading Group
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Come read poetry, fiction, theory and more with fellow feminist leftists!
The LGBTQ+ Feminist Reading Group's theme this month is poetry (mental health). Document with links to readings coming soon!
Date: Monday, May 25th, 6:00-8:00pm
Virtual Meeting at: [link removed]
** Child Watch Working Group- Input requested
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If you are a parent, guardian, or interested in child watch at future in person meetings, please fill out this short survey ([link removed]) to help us be more accessible to families!
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