Hi everyone,

We're writing with some important information about our the second half of our annual local chapter Convention, which is coming up fast on July 25th.

First, we have extended the deadline for submission of amendments and resolutions to 11:59 PM on July 14th. More details on that process below.

Second, remember to make sure you’ve signed up to be a member of DSA ([link removed]) before the start of Convention on July 25th to ensure your eligibility to participate! Below you'll find helpful dates, deadlines, and links to more information. All of this can be found on our 2020 Local Convention Hub on our website ([link removed]) .


** Important Dates
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Tuesday, July 14th, 11:59pm CST

Amendments and resolutions must be submitted to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) by members in good standing by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th. We’ll send out information about the submitted amendments and resolutions soon afterwards.

If you have any questions, please email us (mailto:[email protected]) !

Sunday, July 19th, 2pm CST

Join us for a training about Robert’s Rules of Order, the guidelines our chapter uses for conducting business at meetings. Can’t make it? We have a handy cheat sheet ([link removed]) !

Register for the call here ([link removed]) .

Saturday, July 25th, 2pm CST
This is the day of Convention! Discuss and vote on proposed Bylaw Amendments and Political Resolutions at Convention Part II. All dues-paying members will receive information about how to register for the Convention.


** Guidelines and procedures
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Voting procedure and Slack

As amendments and resolutions are debated during the meeting, voting will take place live using the #dues-only channel in Slack. The Convention Committee determined that Slack would be the most seamless way to vote in real-time while also tallying up votes as motions are put forward.

Members in good standing will be added to that channel before the start of Convention.

Not on Slack yet? Be sure to download the app ([link removed]) and familiarize yourself with it before the 25th. If you need an invite to join the chapter Slack, reach out to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . Once you’ve logged in, you can check out our FAQ page ([link removed]) , which contains information about using Slack.

Writing amendments and resolutions

If you’re working on your own Bylaws Amendments or Political Resolutions, you might find these guides helpful:
1. How to write a Political Resolution ([link removed]) (example here ([link removed]) )
2. Chapter Bylaws ([link removed])

Speaking and conducting business

We use something called the “progressive stack” ([link removed]) during meetings to give ample time and space for anyone who wants to add to a conversation or ask questions. We will also use Robert's Rules of Order.

If you’re unfamiliar with Robert’s Rules of Order, check out the following:
1. Why we use Robert’s Rules ([link removed])
2. Cheat sheet ([link removed])

Remember - there's still time to submit your own political resolution or bylaw amendment! These proposals are due at 11:59 PM on July 14th. Email [email protected] with any questions about this process.

Thanks & Solidarity,

The 2020 Convention Committee
New Orleans Democratic Socialists of America
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