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ISSUE 14 | FEBRUARY 23RD, 2022 | FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA
Hello Fairfax Young Dems!
Hello Young Dems!

In this newsletter, you will find information about:
* Special Guests at our general member meeting
* Secrets of a Successful Organization Training Series
* Virginia Progressive Leadership Project
* The FYD Event Calendar
* How to submit your own announcements

Special Guests for Black History Month


During our general member meeting TOMORROW on Thursday, February 24th at 7:30pm via Zoom, we will feature two special speakers: Karen Campblin and Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander. We hope you can make it! R ([link removed]) SVP here ([link removed]) .
Secrets of a Successful Organizer Training Series

JOIN US FOR


** Secrets of a Successful Organizer:
March Training Series
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Register Now ([link removed])

Want to bring some energy to your union and turn the tables on management? Want to get together with other workers to learn how to build stronger unions?

Make a commitment build more power at work, and join our organizing series to talk about how to rekindle the flame of rank-and-file militancy. You can register here! ([link removed])

Our Secrets of a Successful Organizer training series has three parts:
1. Beating Apathy
2. Assembling Your Dream Team
3. Turning an Issue into a Campaign

These are based on our widely-acclaimed book, Secrets of a Successful Organizer ([link removed]) .
In solidarity,
Sarah and all of us at Labor Notes

If you have any questions, email sarah (mailto:[email protected]?subject=February%20Secrets) @labornotes.org (mailto:[email protected])

Where: Online

When: Saturdays, March 5, 12, and 19

1-3pm Eastern (12-2 Central/11am-1pm Mountain/10am-12pm Pacific)

Register Now ([link removed])

Details: Once you register, you will receive a link. We will also send emails with links to the sessions weekly and on the day of the event. Be sure to check all of your email folders, including your spam folder, for the session links and to download Zoom beforehand ([link removed]) .

Sign up now! Workshops have attendance caps. ([link removed])

Cost: $15 for the whole series. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Also available: registration plus 50% off a one-year subscription to the Labor Notes magazine - $30! (Subscription offer valid only for U.S. addresses. Click here ([link removed]) to purchase an international subscription.)

(Can't make it? Don't worry -- there'll be more to come.)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS:

Beating Apathy

Are you beating your head against the wall trying to get other workers involved? This workshop is for you. Hear success stories from those who’ve turned their workplaces around and turned apathy into action. Learn practical organizing tools for engaging your co-workers, taking action, and getting results.

Assembling Your Dream Team

Your workplace may feel like an unorganized mess, but the truth is you’re not starting from zero. There’s organization there already—though it might have nothing to do with the union. Learn how to map out the existing networks in your workplace, identify the leaders in those networks, and then knit them together into an organizing committee.

Turning an Issue into a Campaign

Everybody has complaints and frustrations, but an organizer has the power to turn problems into opportunities. Learn how to sort through the issues you hear from co-workers, bring people together, and make a plan to solve them.
Virginia Progressive Leadership Project


My name's Nico, and I'm the Leadership Development Manager at the Virginia Civic Engagement Table. I'm reaching out because the Virginia Progressive Leadership Project (VAPLP) is accepting applications for our upcoming cohort, and we'd love you and your members to join us.

VAPLP is an experiential learning & training program for community leaders & organizers that occurs throughout four weekends May - August. It provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to strengthen their work advancing equity & social justice in Virginia. With a priority towards BIPOC, womxn & nonbinary folx, and young people, we're looking for our next pod of participants. Applications are due Friday, April 8th. The program is offered at no-cost to participants, and includes travel stipends, food, lodging, language interpretation, and childcare services. You can learn more about the program here ([link removed]) . Also attached is a one-pager that has more information. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.

Could you please share this program with your members? There is a marketing pack here ([link removed]) , which includes email messaging, newsletter blurbs, and a social pack to easily broadcast with your community.

If you have someone in mind who could benefit from this program, please let us know by nominating them ([link removed]) .

Thank you so much, and I hope to hear from you soon.

Best,
Nico

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Nico Climaco (they/them ([link removed]) )
Leadership Development Manager
c: 571.258.8296 | t: @nicoclimaco

Virginia Civic Engagement Table
engageva.org ([link removed]) | vaplp.org ([link removed])
Upcoming Events
Thursday, February 24th at 7:30pm - General Member Meeting Details here ([link removed])

Wednesday, March 2nd at 7:30pm - Happy Hour BACK IN PERSON at Caboose Commons Details here ([link removed])

Women's Panel for Women's History Month - Date & time to be announced

Thursday, March 24th at 7:30pm - General Member Meeting Details here ([link removed])

Friday, April 8th through Sunday, April 10th - VAYD Reorganization in Alexandria, VA Details here ([link removed])

Wednesday, April 13th - Happy Hour (moved to not overlap with first week with Ramadan) Details to come

Thursday, April 28th at 7:30pm - FYD Reorganization / General Member Meeting Details here ([link removed])
Submit Your Own Announcement

Please submit your event via this Google Form ([link removed]) . Newsletters are published every first and third Wednesday of the month. (Contact secretary Diana Bentle with any questions).

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