HiJohn,Nominations for chairs and officers have closed. Thank you to those who have volunteered to take a more active role in the chapter!Voting is now open until December 1st at 11:59pm — that’s tomorrow. If you have not received a ballot, and you are a member of SV DSA, request a ballot ASAP. If you have not yet joined, there’s still time! (Dues optional.)Already voted? It’s also time for a member survey. Take a few minutes to tell us a bit about what matters to you — these responses will help steer the chapter in the coming months. If you have more extensive thoughts to share, we invite you to submit a position paper, which is a more in-depth analysis of our strengths and weaknesses as a chapter. Both are due December 6th, in preparation for our December Chapter Meeting on Sunday, December 13th.From voting to surveys to papers, all of these things play a critical role in keeping our chapter running smoothly and ensuring we’re focusing on the right priorities. Please do participate.In solidarity,Your SV DSA Newsletter TeamUpdatesDecember Chapter MeetingMark your calendars — the last chapter meeting of the year is coming! This will be an opportunity to meet your new officers, and discuss what’s ahead in 2021.Paint for a Cause!Mutual Aid is hosting another watercolor social Saturday, December 5 from 6-7:30 pm. Funds raised will go to the mutual aid fund which has been providing thousands of masks, groceries, and other supplies to those in need in our Community. To donate directly, go here and select the Mutual Aid fund.#DefundThePolice - FremontThis Tuesday, the Fremont City Council will be voting on directing staff to spend time researching the efficacy of building police substations —but we already know what the answer on substations should be. Join us December 1 at 6pm, to prepare to call into the meeting at 7pm, and let them know that the community does not support building police substations.Upcoming EventsHatching chick🐣 means newbie-friendly!General meetings are marked with a🌹 rose.WG stands for Working Group.For more events, check out ourcalendar: [link removed] 11/306-7:30pMembership Development Cmte: [link removed] 12/16-7p🐣Watercolor Class: [link removed] 12/16-7pPrep to Stop the Cops: [link removed] 12/27-8:30pLeadership Meeting: [link removed] 12/27:30-9p#DefundThePolice: MP, EPA + PA: [link removed] 12/36-8pTech Cmte: [link removed] 12/46-6:45pComms Cmte: [link removed] 12/47-9pHealthcare WG: [link removed] 12/510a-12pComms Work Session: [link removed] 12/56-7:30p🐣Watercolor Social: [link removed] 12/610a-12pComms Work Session: [link removed] 12/62-4p🐣Chapter Work Session: [link removed] 12/67-8pAMP Cmte: [link removed] 12/132-4p🐣December Chapter Meeting: [link removed] is a membership organization.As a member, you can vote at our local meetings and run for leadership roles. We are funded by voluntary dues, but no donation is required to join.Let's build socialism together!Join DSA!(or renew your membership)You are receiving this email because you signed up to hear from Silicon Valley DSA. You may have joined national DSA or signed up at a local meeting or outreach table. To make sure you can receive future newsletters, please add us ([email protected]: [link removed]) to your address book.This email was sent to [email protected]. Click here to unsubscribe: [link removed] © 2020 Silicon Valley DSA.1346 The Alameda Ste 7-84. San Jose 95126-2699.