John,

From the Arlington Young Dems, we want to wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving and Holiday season. We hope you include us in your holiday festivities by joining us for our Annual Holiday Brunch.

Last Monday, we elected our new E-Board, I am happy to announce our winners as follows

• President: Bryant Atkins
• Vice-President: Austin Locke
• Secretary: Kaitlyn Goyal
• Treasurer: Phil Kattato
• Political Director: Gabe Lynn
• Membership Director: Bryan Coleman
• Community Service Director: Rhea Simon
• Diversity & Inclusion Director: Mark Perlman

With our 2025 E-Board established, we are now opening the call for applications for appointed positions. The positions are as follows:

• Finance Director 
• Programming Director 
• Digital Director 
• PR Director 
• Recruitment Director 
• Retention Director

If you wish to be considered for an appointed position, please complete this application by December 11th at 11:59 PM EST.

Happy Thanksgiving!

~Bryant Atkins

Check out our upcoming events and more:

• Arlington Democrats Monthly Meeting | December, 4th at 7:00 PM | Dr. Charles R, Drew Elementary
• AYD Holiday Brunch | December 7th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Fire Works Pizza
• AYD Appointed Applications Due | December 11th at 11:59 PM | Application Link

🎄Join Us for AYD’s Annual Holiday Brunch🥂

You're invited to the Arlington Young Democrats annual Holiday Brunch and Swearing-In Ceremony!

This isn’t just brunch; it’s an opportunity to celebrate the incredible work of the Arlington Young Democrats (AYD) in 2024 and set the tone for the pivotal year ahead in our Commonwealth.

Where: Fire Works Pizza, Courthouse (2350 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201)
When: Saturday, December 7th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tickets: CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS AND/OR SPONSORSHIP 

This year’s brunch will feature the swearing-in of our new Executive Board, presentation of our annual awards, and amazing food, drinks, and company.

Tickets include a full meal and one FREE DRINK:

$30: Active, dues-paying members 

$40: Non-members or guests

Want to Sponsor the Event?

• Holiday Helper ($75):  Includes 1 event ticket + recognition in event materials (social media and newsletter).
• Silver Bell Sponsor ($150): All the above + a shoutout during the President’s speech + 60-second remarks.
• Holiday Hero ($300): All the above + your signage displayed at the event + 3-minute remarks.

Sponsorships can be made here

Not an AYD member?
Join today at Arlington Young Democrats and enjoy discounted event pricing.

Questions or need to check your membership status? Email us at [email protected].

Support AYD and the 2025 Election Cycle!

We hope to see you there to kick off the holiday season with food, fun, and a celebration of our amazing AYD community!

🏆 Celebrate Outstanding Members – AYD Membership Awards!

Do you know an Arlington Young Democrat who’s gone above and beyond this year? It’s time to recognize their hard work and dedication! The AYD Membership Awards honor the incredible members who’ve impacted our organization and community.

✨ Award Categories Include:

• Newcomer of the Year - for significant contributions and outstanding dedication to the Arlington Young Democrats
• Community Service Award - for distinguished service and contributions to the community at large
• Campaigner of the Year - for outstanding commitment to electing Democrats up and down the ballot
• Unsung Hero - for consistently going above and beyond the call of duty in the name of service without expectation of attention or accolade
• Member of the Year - for leadership, dedication, excellence, and distinction in service to the Young Democrat community and the party
• Honorable Warren G. Stambaugh Outstanding Democrat of the Year Nominee Name - for significant contributions and outstanding dedication to the Democratic Party, this award typically goes to someone outside of AYD, for example an Arlington Democrat or elected official⠀

📩 Nominate Someone Today! Submit your nominations by December 3rd at 11:59pm at https://forms.gle/wfmrSNXHpGbC1MZN6.

Let’s give our outstanding members the recognition they deserve! 💙👏

Join AYD at Wreaths Across America

On December 14th, hundreds of people will gather to lay wreaths with Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery. AYD will be participating in this effort.

If you’ve never attended, it is a beautiful event to honor those who served our country. Day of we will meet outside across the street of the Arlington National Cemetery Metro Station at 8:30AM to walk over to the Memorial Avenue Entrance of the Arlington National Cemetery to get in line the 9am volunteer time slot.

Online registration is required for wreath laying, so please fill out this google form by December 12th at 11:59 PM so we can register everyone at the same time in order to ensure we all have the same time slot of 9 am. Remember to bring the registration form that will be emailed to you as well as a photo ID. Please fill this form out before December 12th at 11:59pm in order to participate.

Questions? Email [email protected].

💼 Get Involved with Arlington Young Democrats – Appointed Positions Now Open!

Want to play a bigger role in shaping the future of Arlington Young Democrats? We're looking for passionate, dedicated members to fill appointed positions within AYD! This is your chance to lead, inspire, and impact your community.

We are accepting applications for the following positions:

• Finance Director:
  • Oversees AYDs fundraising efforts and maintains donor relations.
• Programming Director:
  • Oversees and supports AYD programming (events, meetings, and in-person fundraising events).
• Digital Director:
  • Maintains AYD Brand through graphic design along with creating and maintain our social media strategy.
• Public Relations Director:
  • Oversees AYD media relations along with tracking local and state issues while preparing proper response statements.
• Recruitment Director:
  • Supports the Membership Director in our membership recruitment strategies.
• Retention Director:
  • Supports the Membership Director in our retention/engagement activities, works with the Programming and Fundraising Director.

📩 Apply Now: https://bit.ly/ayd-appointed-positions

Let’s shape the future of Arlington together! 🚀

Questions? Email AYD President Bryant Atkins at [email protected].

Arlington Young Democrats

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