East Bay Democratic Socialists of America

Friend --

Our 2021 Chapter Convention is fast approaching and we need your help deciding the future of our organization. This year our chapter hit the streets in defense of Black Lives, supported a victorious strike at our public hospitals, and launched a tenant organizing program. We also helped win pandemic protections for bus drivers, elected 6 DSA members into office all across the Bay, distributed thousands of high quality N85 masks to the most vulnerable, and helped lay the groundwork for California DSA. What we do next is up to all of us.

The deadline for Convention Nominations is coming up TONIGHT, Sunday April 25th at 11:59pm. Please take some time before midnight to nominate your comrades for leadership, and submit priority proposals so we can have a successful convention!

You can nominate as many candidates for as many positions as you want. All forms will close on April 25th at 11:59pm PST.

🌹Nominate your comrades for Steering Committee

🌹Nominate your comrades for National Convention Delegates

🌹Submit Platform Changes

🌹Nominate Organizational Priorities

For more info about Convention, Steering Committee and National Delegate roles, check out convention2021.eastbaydsa.org

Save the date!

The Local Convention will take place on Saturday, May 15th, 1-4 pm and Sunday, May 16th, 1-3 pm 2021 on Zoom. This is the highest decision making body for our organization.

It's important for every East Bay DSA member to take part so we can learn from the past year and meet this moment head on!

Double check your membership at proof.dsausa.org. Only current members will be able to vote!

If you're not already a member, consider joining DSA before the Local Convention so that you can participate fully in these debates and elections!

2021 Local Convention Timeline

Sunday, April 25th:
- Deadline for Steering Committee Nominations
- Deadline for National Convention Delegate Nominations
- Deadline to submit changes to the Chapter Platform
- Deadline to Nominate Organizational Priorities
Wednesday, April 28th:
- Deadline to accept SC and National Convention Delegate Nominations
Saturday, May 1st:
- Release of Consent Calendar Poll & Call for Amendments
Friday, May 7th:
- Deadline for Consent Calendar Poll and Amendments
Sunday, May 9th:
- Full Convention Agenda with Resolutions and Amendments Released
Friday, May 14th:
- Deadline to submit Position Papers
Saturday, May 15th:
- Local Convention Day 1
Sunday, May 16th:
- Local Convention Day 2

For more info about phone banks and events leading up to convention, please check eastbaydsa.org/events

Questions and Accessibility

Email [email protected] ASAP with any accessibility needs so we can begin to arrange accommodations.

Other questions about the Convention? Reach out with questions at [email protected].

We are so excited to take part in the highest body of the chapter with you.

Solidarity forever,

East Bay DSA