Hi John,

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 Team

Updates

December Chapter Meeting

Mark 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 - Fremont

This 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 Events

Hatching chick 🐣 means newbie-friendly!
General meetings are marked with a 🌹 rose.
WG stands for Working Group.
For more events, check out our calendar.

Time		Event
Mon 11/30 6-7:30p		Membership Development Cmte
Tues 12/1 6-7p	🐣	Watercolor Class
Tues 12/1 6-7p		Prep to Stop the Cops
Wed 12/2 7-8:30p		Leadership Meeting
Wed 12/2 7:30-9p		#DefundThePolice: MP, EPA + PA
Thurs 12/3 6-8p		Tech Cmte
Fri 12/4 6-6:45p		Comms Cmte
Fri 12/4 7-9p		Healthcare WG
Sat 12/5 10a-12p		Comms Work Session
Sat 12/5 6-7:30p	🐣	Watercolor Social
Sun 12/6 10a-12p		Comms Work Session
Sun 12/6 2-4p	🐣	Chapter Work Session
Sun 12/6 7-8p		AMP Cmte
Sun 12/13 2-4p	🐣	December Chapter Meeting

DSA 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.

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