Hey John -

I hope this email finds you restful at the end of a long weekend and channeling your passion in proper directions.

We honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and we remember his words, particularly when he reminded us that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.”

The year ahead will be filled with fights on many fronts to defend the progress we’ve made here in Virginia. And it is never too early to start organizing for progress.

Check out our upcoming events below:

AYD New Year New Member Happy Hour

Join AYD for our first happy hour of 2022! This is a great opportunity to meet and network with other Young Democrats, get to know members of the 2022 AYD Executive Board, and learn more about how you can get involved this year. Everyone is welcome and feel free to bring your friends!

We’ll be meeting up on Wednesday, January 19th at 7pm on the outdoor patio at Bronson Bierhall in Ballston. The location is right around the corner from the Ballston Metro and there is some street parking available. The patio is semi-covered and also has space heaters but keep an eye on the weather and dress accordingly. We’ll also have access to a couple patio games such as ping pong and corn hole!

We also ask that all folks attending be fully vaccinated, be masked when not actively eating or drinking, and practice COVID safety in accordance with latest CDC guidelines.

Questions? Email Daniel Gray at [email protected].

AYD New Year New Member *Virtual* Happy Hour

If you are unable to join us for our in-person outdoor happy hour on the 19th at 7pm on the Bronson Bierhall patio due to quarantining or preferring a virtual option during this time, then join us for our *virtual* New Year New Member Happy Hour on Thursday, January 20th at 7pm!

We'll be meeting over zoom and will have options for a Jackbox game room and a cocktail/mocktail room!

We hope you'll join us!

Questions? Email Daniel Gray at [email protected].

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AYD Caucus Reorganization Meeting

Join us for our first meeting of 2022! We’ll be meeting up on Tuesday, January 25th at 6 pm over Zoom where we'll hear from the new Arlington Dems Precinct Ops Chair and also conduct our annual caucus reorganization.

AYD has six caucuses that are each headed by a caucus chair or co-chairs. Throughout the year, these chairs send out monthly newsletters, hold meetings, write resolutions, and sometimes host AYD events!

If you want to become more involved, consider becoming a caucus chair. The application process will open up after the reorganization meeting where values and goals will be set for each caucus for the coming year. You’ll also have the opportunity to sign up to join a caucus at this meeting, and you’re more than welcome to join more than one!

The AYD Caucuses are as follows:

-Health, Education & Disability Advocacy Caucus
-Immigration, Justice, Civil Rights & Liberties Caucus
-Housing, Infrastructure & Environment Caucus
-Commerce, Labor, Technology & Finance Caucus
-Arts, Culture & Entertainment Caucus
-Veteran & Foreign Affairs Caucus

Questions? Email AYD Political Director Adam Chaikof at [email protected].

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Arlington Young Democrats

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