MasonDems.org » FCDC http://masondems.org Mason District Democratic Committee | Fairfax County | Virginia Thu, 10 May 2012 09:45:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Democrats Dine Out in Mason District at Public House No. 7 http://masondems.org/democrats-dine-out-in-mason-district-at-public-house-no-7/ http://masondems.org/democrats-dine-out-in-mason-district-at-public-house-no-7/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:43:36 +0000 MasonDem http://masondems.org/?p=756 Continue reading →]]>

Wednesday, April 18th, 6:00-8:30 pm
Public House No. 7
6315 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
at Seven Corners – additional parking available across Castle Pl. behind Restaurant
map, click here

Join your Democratic friends, bring your family. Be Transported to an English Pub Buffet Dinner ([English] beer, wine, cocktails available for purchase).

Tickets online $25 until April 13 ($30 after/door), click here. Flyer, click here.

Menu Details: Shepherd’s pie, chicken & mushroom vol au vent, and asparagus & leek quiche. Salad, bread, beverage (soda, iced tea or coffee), tax & gratuity included.

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The Fairfax County Democratic Committee requests the pleasure of your company at our 2012 Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Dinner (previously the Jefferson Jackson Dinner).

Sunday, May 6, 2012
McLean Hilton
  7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102; map, click here 

VIP Reception 5:30–6:30 pm
Cash Bar Reception and Silent Auction 6-7 pm
Dinner 7–9 pm

Flyer and mail-in registration form, click here.
Ticket purchase online, click here ($160 per person, other contribution levels appreciated; after April 25 tickets are $175/person).

  • Individual and Table Sponsorships, contact Sharon Gleason (sponsors@fairfaxdemocrats.org).
  • Contributions to our Silent Auction, contact Nadja Golding (571-212-8590) or Alan Krishnan (703-463-9469). Silent Auction items (including District Committee Baskets) need to be brought to FCDC Headquarters by April 25. NOTE: the Silent Auction Donation Form, click here, is actually two forms, one or individual donors, and one for corporate or other non-federally eligible donors.
  • Program Ads, contact Sue Thomas (ads@fairfaxdemocrats.com; Roosevelt Dinner Ad Form, click here; ad copy due April 20).

Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.

]]> http://masondems.org/save-the-date-to-save-the-deal-2012-fcdc-eleanor-and-franklin-roosevelt-dinner/feed/ 0 McElveen, Good Gagnon, and Lamb Endorsed http://masondems.org/mcelveen-good-gagnon-and-lamb-endorsed/ http://masondems.org/mcelveen-good-gagnon-and-lamb-endorsed/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:48:34 +0000 MasonDem http://masondems.org/mcelveen-good-gagnon-and-lamb-endorsed/ Continue reading →]]> At the July 26th Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) general membership meeting at Fairfax High School, members present voted to endorse Ryan McElveen for School Board At-Large. Moon, Velkoff and Espy Glassman had been endorsed at the May 24th meeting; however, Espy Glassman had since withdrawn necessitating a special vacancy endorsement vote. McElveen barely missed winning the endorsement at the May 24th meeting and was faced by Jeannie Armstrong in this new vote. A single ballot from the 197 members present decided in favor of Ryan McElveen.

Johna Good Gagnon and George Lamb, previously endorsed by FCDC, are both incumbent Directors for the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District seeking re-election and re-endorsement. A voice vote heartily and unanimously endorsed both again this year.

The 2011 General Election is on Tuesday, November 8th. Polls are open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.

]]> http://masondems.org/mcelveen-good-gagnon-and-lamb-endorsed/feed/ 0 Frank Anderson New Executive Director FCDC http://masondems.org/frank-anderson-new-executive-director-fcdc/ http://masondems.org/frank-anderson-new-executive-director-fcdc/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:00:16 +0000 MasonDem http://masondems.org/?p=634 Continue reading →]]> On Tuesday July 12, the FCDC Steering Committee unanimously approved the selection of Frank Anderson as our new Executive Director. Selected from more than 40 candidates, the steering committee was unanimous and enthusiastic in his selection.

Frank is a recent graduate of George Mason University and new father. He is well known in the Democratic community in Northern Virginia and across the Commonwealth as a hard-working, technologically proficient, grass-roots oriented and committed Democrat. Frank has been involved with many, many campaigns and has been an important leader in The Brigades. A Fairfax County resident, Frank is most recently Vice Chair of the Springfield District Democratic Committee. He is also the Legislative Chair of the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations.

Frank will be a terrifically valuable asset to the FCDC family to help deliver the vision of the Committee in our mission to elect Democrats, and we all look forward to working with him.

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Wednesday, February 23
6:00 – 8:30 pm
Kalypso’s Sports Tavern in Reston

It’s time for Democrats Dine Out! We will meet in Hunter Mill District at Kalypso’s in Reston on Lake Anne at Washington Plaza (1617 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190; map: http://bit.ly/kalypsos).

Kalypso’s is providing a delectable buffet for $25 includes tax and gratuity (appetizer – salad; kabobs – eggplant – pasta; dessert – coffee, tea or soda).

Click here to buy tickets in advance online and pay only $22!

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The Fairfax County School Board is composed of 12-members that are elected to four-year terms that are concurrent with the terms of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors; one School Board member represents each of nine magisterial (election) districts, and three members serve at large. The current School Board members’ terms expire on December 31, 2011.

The Fairfax County School Board is charged by the statutes of Virginia and the regulations of the Virginia Board of Education to provide and operate the public schools of Fairfax County. It is the function of the Board to set general school policy and, within the framework of Virginia Board of Education regulations, to establish guidelines that will ensure the proper administration of the county school program.

This election of school board members is required by law to be non-partisan (§ 22.1-57.3(E)).  This means that no candidate for school board may be nominated by a political party.  The endorsement of a non-party candidate by a political party is permitted.

2011 Fairfax County School Board candidates seeking the endorsement of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) have the following documents and guidelines for the endorsement process, click here. It is the prerogative of the Committee to endorse a candidate for office, but not required.

As a valid candidate the application and filing fee for endorsement for District candidates is due April 1st, and for At-Large candidates is due April 28th. The full Committee will vote for endorsement at the May 24th FCDC General Membership meeting. Local committees have until May 20th to complete their respective endorsement process.

The Mason District Democratic Committee will finalize our endorsement process at our February 15, 2011 regular monthly meeting, and vote for endorsement at our May 18, 2011 regular monthly meeting. Only current members in attendance may vote (per Party Plan no proxy voting is allowed, i.e. you must be present to vote). If selected for endorsement, a candidate for School Board for Mason District would be brought to the full Committee for majority approval at the May 24th FCDC General Membership meeting.

 

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The Fairfax County Democratic Committee invites you to “Camelot Revisited, A Blue Jean Ball” in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Kennedy-Johnson Inaugural.

January 22, 2011 7 pm – midnight 
Northern Virginia Community College, Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003; map, click here.

We had such a great time in ‘09, we decided to do it again! Music, dancing, food and drinks. Dress code – whatever makes you happy!

Individual Tickets $75, includes two drink tickets. To purchase tickets online, click here.  For more information about sponsoring the event, info@fairfaxdemocrats.org.


]]> http://masondems.org/camelot-revisited-a-blue-jeans-ball/feed/ 0 Democrats Dine Out, After Election Party http://masondems.org/democrats-dine-out-after-election-party/ http://masondems.org/democrats-dine-out-after-election-party/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:06:58 +0000 MasonDem http://masondems.org/?p=397 We know that you'll need to wind down, talk about the election results, and get back to life. Do it with your Dem friends this Thursday, November 4th  5-8 pm at King Street Blues, Kingstowne. Democrats Dine Out, promoting and supporting our local restaurants while enjoy a good dinner and good conversation.

Join Congressmen Moran and Connolly, meet and socialize with other Dems and Progressives from all across Fairfax and Northern Virginia.

King Street Blues is offering us a fixed price meal with your choice of 5 entrees (with side-dishes, soda, iced tea or coffee). $22 includes tax and gratuity.

For details and to pre-pay for dinner, click here.

Continue reading →]]> king-street-bluesWe know that you’ll need to wind down, talk about the election results, and get back to life. Do it with your Dem friends this Thursday at King Street Blues, Kingstowne. Democrats Dine Out, promoting and supporting our local restaurants while enjoy a good dinner and good conversation.

Join Congressmen Moran and Connolly, meet and socialize with other Dems and Progressives from all across Fairfax and Northern Virginia.

Thursday, November 4th, 5-8 pm

King Street Blues, Kingstowne
5810 Kingstowne Ctr [in the Kingstowne Shopping Center]
Alexandria, VA  22315
  map, click here

King Street Blues is offering us a fixed price meal with your choice of 5 entrees (with side-dishes, soda, iced tea or coffee). $22 includes tax and gratuity. Please pre-pay HERE and bring the coupon (click here for the coupon / flier) to credit FCDC*.

5 Entrée Choices

  • Ultra Famous BBQ Ribs

    Pork Back Ribs House-smoked and mopped with BBQ Sauce. Served with Coleslaw, and Cool Beans

  • Grilled Margarita Chicken

    Grilled Boneless Breasts Marinated in Citrus and Southwest Spices. Served with Black Bean Salsa and Fresh Vegetables

  • Country Fried Chicken

    Boneless Chicken Breasts Served Up Country Style with Dixie Cream Gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables

  • Louisiana Gumbo

    Cajun Classic Loaded with Chicken, Shrimp, Andouille Sausage and Red Rice. Served with Cornbread

  • Texas Turkey Meatloaf

    Served with Apple Onion BBQ Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables

*The Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) supports local restaurants, and with Democrats Dine Out FCDC receives a small portion of the dinner contribution.

]]> http://masondems.org/democrats-dine-out-after-election-party/feed/ 0 Mason District Working for Connolly and Moran http://masondems.org/mason-district-working-for-gerry/ http://masondems.org/mason-district-working-for-gerry/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:29:08 +0000 MasonDem http://masondems.org/?p=339 Continue reading →]]> Connolly for Congress Campaign Information

Did you know? Mason District has a local Connolly Campaign office! Kaye and Ross Kory have generously opened their home to serve as yet another campaign office.  Congressman Connolly is a true partner in Congress and he deserves our help.  Please consider volunteering for Congressman Connolly. Mason Committee member Kimberly Smith is running this office and she can be reached at  703-624-1182  or you can email MasonForConnolly@gmail.com.

  • Canvass Schedule
    • Saturday 10am – 7pm
    • Sunday 12pm – 7pm
    • Address: 6505 Waterway Drive, Falls Church, VA 22044; map, click here
  • Phone Bank Schedule
    • Wednesdays/Thursdays/Fridays 5pm – 9pm
    • Saturdays 11am – 8pm
    • Sundays 12pm – 6pm
    • Address: 6505 Waterway Drive, Falls Church, VA 22044; map, click here

Moran for Congress Campaign Information

Moran for Congress canvasses and phone banks are in full swing and for Mason volunteers will be held at FCDC Headquarters; other canvasses will be conducted out of Sue Langley’s home in Vienna. For more information contact the Fairfax County Field Coordinator, Amanda Holmes at 757-660-2531 or email to amanda@moranforcongress.org. Make your choices and see the details below! For all of these events – PLEASE contact Amanda before showing up!

  • Canvass Schedule
    • Saturdays 11am-2pm
    • Address: Sue Langley’s House at 2435 Flint Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22181; map, click here
  • Canvassing/Phonebanking Schedule
    • Saturdays and Sundays 11am-2pm
    • Address: FCDC HQ at 2815 Hartland Rd, Suite 110, Falls Church, VA 22043; map, click here


]]> http://masondems.org/mason-district-working-for-gerry/feed/ 0 New Executive Director for FCDC http://masondems.org/new-executive-director-for-fcdc/ http://masondems.org/new-executive-director-for-fcdc/#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:16:57 +0000 MasonDem http://masondems.org/new-executive-director-for-fcdc/ Continue reading →]]> Antonia Scatton I am pleased to announce the selection of Antonia Scatton as the next FCDC Executive Director. Antonia has held a number of different political positions across the country from Illinois to California to Virginia and other areas. A Chicago native, she now lives in Arlington and has been active in the Arlington County Democratic Committee.

Antonia recently served as Associate Director of Audience and Constituent Relations for the Center for American Progress, where she saw to it that their policy work reached the people who could turn the ideas into reality. Prior to that, she worked as a political communications and new media outreach consultant for the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, Webb for Senate, Wulsin for Congress (OH-2), the Democratic Party of Virginia, and others. More information about Antonia can be found on her web site at www.antoniascatton.com. She will assume the Executive Director duties shortly.

I want to express my thanks to the selection committee who helped me with the hiring process. They were: Mary Ann Hovis, Vice Chair for Finance; Robert Haley, Co-chair of Hunter Mill District; Nadja Golding, FCDC Treasurer; Mark Itzkoff, Regional Vice Chair South; Lola Quintela, Regional Vice Chair Central; and Barbara Caputo, Regional Vice Chair North.

Rex Simmons, FCDC Chair


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