HiJohn,As the end of the year approaches, we hope you and your loved ones are safe and well.In our recent Chapter Meeting, there were a number of items introduced for a vote, as well as additional candidates for working groups. Ballots are going out to current SV DSA members who attended the recent chapter meeting — if you’d also like to vote, file a ballot request. Voting closes Tuesday, December 22nd at 11:59pm.Here are some quick reports from our working groups:Housing: Come to our meeting Wednesday, December 23rd to hear more about the resolution we passed at the December Chapter Meeting.Socialist Feminist: Tomorrow, December 22nd SocFem is continuing progress on a video about domestic violence in the pandemic and holiday safety planning.Mutual Aid: We recently gave out hundreds of blankets, and have just received another shipment of masks for distribution. Join our meeting Sunday, December 27th to help.EcoSocialist: We’re formulating plans to support local indigenous groups, pushing for a Green New Deal, and managing our garden plot. Come join us on Slack to get involved.Labor: Join Sunday, December 27th to work on an upcoming worker co-op zine and learn more about power mapping.We also heard from some of you in our member survey (which we’ve kept open if you haven’t responded yet!) about new working groups you might like to see. Thank you for this feedback — stay tuned!In solidarity,Your SV DSA Newsletter TeamUpcoming 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] 12/216-7:30pMembership Development Cmte: [link removed] 12/227-9pDomestic Violence Exposé: [link removed] 12/236-7:30pHousing WG: [link removed] 12/2610a-12pComms Work Session: [link removed] 12/263-4pSolidarity Fund: [link removed] 12/2710a-12pComms Work Session: [link removed] 12/2711a-12:30pMutual Aid Check-In: [link removed] 12/272-4p🐣Chapter Work Session: [link removed] 12/274:30-6pLabor WG: [link removed] 12/277-8pAMP Cmte: [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.