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The Fairfax County Democratic Committee will hold its General Meeting this month and we hope you can attend.  Here are the details:

Date: Tuesday, May 22nd
Time: 7:00 pm Pre-Meeting Presentation
          7:45 pm General Meeting
Location: Oakton High School Cafeteria
2900 Sutton Rd. 
Vienna, VA  22181
Enter at door #14

Here are some items that will be on the agenda.

1.  7:00-7:45 Presentation and Q&A hosted by the National Affairs Committee:  
Phillip “P.J.” Crowley, Fmr. Asst. Secretary of State for Public Affairs
to discuss National Security and the 2012 Election.  (more info here)

2. 7:45 General Meeting

a. Election of a new Finance Chair.  Our former FCDC Vice Chair for Finance, Kristin Cabral, is now running for Congress in the 10th District against Frank Wolf, so we have an opening.  If you are interested in running for this position, then please send a statement with your intention to run in an email to both frank@fairfaxdemocrats.org and chair@fairfaxdemocrats.org.  The deadline to have your name printed on the ballot is Friday, May 18th at close of business 5:00 pm.  (Nominations can be made from the floor of the meeting, but names cannot be on the ballot if submitted after the deadline.)  For more information on the position, read the Authority and Responsibilities of Elected Officers and Standing Committees.

b. Resolution submitted by the Senior’s Committee which would establish the Lilyan Spero Senior Citizen Award.  Click here to read the resolution.

On April 28th volunteers all acrosss the country will be working to bring more voices into the political process. Hundreds of volunteers will be working throughout Fairfax County to register thousands of voters. We will be meeting at the new OFA-VA Falls Church office in Loehmann’s Plaza (7285 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church 22042). There will be four different shifts:

• Shift 1: 10am-1pm
• Shift 2: 12Noon-3pm
• Shift 3: 2pm-5pm
• Shift 4: 4pm-7pm

To sign up for one of these shifts, contact Kimberly Smith at 703-624-1182.

Hey everyone!  Great news … we are celebrating the opening of our local Organizing For America – Virginia office on April 14^th.  This is so exciting!

PLEASE JOIN US!
Organizing For America – Virginia
Loehmann’s Plaza Office
7285 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22042
April 14^th, 2012
Noon to 3:00p

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

There are many volunteer opportunities to help with the office opening preparations between now and April 13th:

• Painting:  Put on your old jeans and bring a paint roller. We have the paint!
• Moving: We have a few large items that need to be moved. Do you have a couple of guys and a truck?
• Murals: Calling all artists!  We would love for you to display your artistic abilities.  Obama-themed or Democratic-themed murals. 2012 logo in the front windows. Bring your ideas and your talent.
• Donations: We need supplies of all kinds.  Here is the list: 

If you would like to help with preparations or make donations, please reply to this email or call Kim Smith (703-624-1182). It is likely that someone will be at the new office most hours, but it is best to make arrangements.

Please share this email with your friends and family and everyone on your list. We look forward to hearing from all of you!

Volunteer Opportunities This Week (March 28, March 29, and March 31)

Wednesday, March 28,  Mason Women For Obama, 6363 Waterway Drive, FC 22044

Mason Women will call other Mason women to ensure they know about the benefits of the Affordable Care Act.

Contact: Kimberly Smith 703-624-1182
Arrive:  6pm
Training:  6:30pm  (Kim will review how the Afordable Care Act benefits families and children)
Phonebank: 7pm – 8:30pm

NOTE: Kim would like a couple of volunteers in the medical profession (Doctors, nurses, PAs, PTs, etc.)

Thursday, March 29, Mason South Volunteer Outreach, 6534 Spring Valley Drive, Alexandria 22312

Contact: Mary Alexander 301-587-4367
Shift 1:  5pm – 7pm
Shift 2: 6pm – 8pm

Saturday, March 31,  Voter Registration: 5 locations

Contact: Carol Leftwich 703-642-9066  or Stephen Spitz 202-302-2199

Shift 1: 10am – 12pm
Shift 2: 12Noon – 2pm
Shift 3: 2pm – 4pm

a. Giant at Loehmann’s Plaza, Rt. 50 and Graham Road, Falls Church
b. Giant at Skyline, S. Jefferson Road, Baileys Crossroads
c. Woodrow Wilson Library, Knollwood Road, Falls Church
d. TJ Library, Rt 50
e. Falls Church City Farmer’s Market   (NOTE: two shifts 8am – 10am and 10am – 12pm)

We are close to putting all of these events on BarackObama.com.  Stay tuned on that front.  Once these and other events are up on the website, you will be able to easily schedule yourself for a volunteer shift.  In the meantime, it is hugely helpful and appreciated for everyone to contact the person(s) for each event to get added to the schedule.

FCDC’s Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Dinner, May 6th
Sunday, May 6th, 2012
McLean Hilton
7920 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102

Reserve your tickets today! The Fairfax County Democratic Committee is pleased to announce that Democratic House Leader Nancy Pelosi will be the keynote speaker at our first Annual Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Dinner!

• Click here to purchase tickets online
• Click here for the flyer and mail-in registration form

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