John,

This is a bittersweet email - I was out for a while due to surgery and holidays, and before we knew it, it was December, which means that this will be my last newsletter! It’s been an honor serving on the AYD Eboard and getting to come into your inboxes every week (.... ish). I hope you’re proud of the work we’ve accomplished together this year, because I sure am. But dry your tears, I leave you in the capable hands of Kaitlyn Goyal, who will be replacing me as Secretary for the 2025 term, who will introduce herself below.

Real quick - you do not want to miss the Holiday Brunch and Swearing-In ceremony at Fire Works Pizza tomorrow! Your ticket gets you all the brunch you can eat, a drink, and a lovely cozy winter day with your fellow Dems. I miss y’all, and I hope to see you there!

After that we will be laying wreathes at Arlington National Cemetery for our Wreathes Across America event on the 14th. Check below for more info.

It’s been real 👋

~Samantha

Check out our upcoming events and more:

• AYD Holiday Brunch | December 7th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Fire Works Pizza
• AYD Appointed Applications Due | December 11th at 11:59 PM 
• Wreathes Across America | December 14th, 8:30 AM | Arlington National Cemetery

Hi Friends, I'll keep my introduction short and sweet as I'll be filling your inboxes in the new year. My name is Kaitlyn Goyal and I am excited to build on the work that was accomplished this year. As I take this time of year to reflect on what we accomplished, I have no regrets and I hope you don’t have any as well. While the results are not what we expected, I am going to go into the new year ready to start winning the long fight we have ahead of us one race at a time. That's all I'll say for now but I am looking forward to filling your inboxes with motivating and energizing words  and look forward to seeing what we can and will accomplish in 2025.  

🎄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].

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