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.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will officially kick off the 2012 general election Saturday May 5 with rallies at Ohio State University in Columbus and Virginia Commonwealth University, Siegel Center in Richmond — states that represent both the old and new paths to Democratic victory.  

• Saturday, May 5, 2012
• doors open at 1:45 pm and event starts later afternoon
• VCU Siegel Center (1200 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23284)
• Directions and Maps, click here
• Parking, click here

He’ll speak about how far we’ve come, and lay out the very real stakes in this election: are we going to continue to move forward rebuilding an economy that’s meant to last with a growing middle class and more Americans getting a fair shot, or are we going to go back to the same failed policies that crashed our economy and left too many folks struggling to catch up? That’s the choice.

These kinds of events are one of the hallmarks of this organization. Millions of people first came to know and support candidate Barack Obama in 2007 and 2008 when they met him at rallies and town halls in their communities. We’re now entering the general election of his final campaign — this day should be something pretty special.

Thousands of supporters have already RSVP’d, but the campaign has reserved special tickets to make sure volunteers get the chance to be a little closer to the action.

Here’s how it works: just sign up to volunteer at a phone bank this week, and you’ll get a free ticket for our Volunteer Priority Access section at the rally.

Sign up now and save your spot, click here for details.

For MasonDems

• Falls Church Ready to Go Phonebank for President Obama, Falls Church OFA Office (7285 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042; map click here)
  • Wednesday, May 2, 5:00 pm, click here to RSVP 
  • Thursday, May 3 5:00 pm, click here to RSVP

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The Mason District Democratic Committee wants to thank you for all of your hard work ensuring the re-election of our Democratic candidates. Please join us for a free reception in your honor filled with  fun, memories, and good food.

• Where and When: Sunday, May 20, 2012, 2-4 pm at the home of Mark Deal and Glen White at 7309 Beverly Manor Drive, Annandale, VA 22003
• Please RSVP by Tuesday May 8, 2012: call Rachel Rifkind at 703-927-6290 or email at rrifkind@gmail.com 
• Directions: From Annandale Road (coming from Columbia Pike), turn right onto Beverly Manor Drive; house is second house on the right. Parking on the street; be careful of ditches. 

• 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.

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!

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

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

Read the rest >

The Delegate selection process culminating in the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte begins with City / County Caucuses. No National Delegates or Alternates are elected at the City / County caucuses.

MASON DISTRICT CAUCUS
Saturday, April 21, 2012  noon-2 pm
Woodrow Wilson Library
6101 Knollwood Dr.
Falls Church, VA 22041
map, click here

Delegates and Alternates elected at the County Caucus are expected to attend the Congressional District (CD) Convention and State Convention to elect National Delegates and Alternates to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.

• City / County Caucus
  • Delegates and Alternates elected to attend the Congressional District (CD) and State Convention
• Congressional District Conventions, Fairfax (May 12: 10th CD; May 19: 8th and 11th CDs)
  • National Delegates and Alternates elected to attend the National Convention
• State Convention (June 2 at George Mason University)
  • At-Large National Delegates and Alternates elected to attend the National Convention
• National Convention (September 3-6 in Charlotte, NC)

The Fairfax County Democratic Committee will hold its caucus (unassembled caucus) on Saturday April 21, 2012 from noon to 2:00 pm in nine locations, one for each Magisterial District. Within each Magisterial District a separate caucus will be held for each Congressional District. The allocation of Delegates and Alternates (see ‘Allocation’ tab below) is determined by a formula set out in the Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) 2012 Delegate Selection Plan.

• Be a Congressional District and State Convention Delegate / Alternate
• Caucus Prefiling Instructions
• Caucus Locations, Form Addresses
• Caucus Prefiling Form – fillable
• Fee Payment Form – fillable
• Caucus Prefiling Form
• Fee Payment Form

Persons wishing to serve either as a Delegate or Alternate to the CD and State Conventions must prefile with their respective Magisterial District Chair by 5:00 pm April 16^th according to the adopted ‘Fairfax County Democratic Committee 2012 Call to Caucus’ (see ‘Call’ tab below). There is a voluntary filing fee of $25 that is non-refundable.

Rules for the unassembled caucus are guided by the DPVA Party Plan and will be adopted by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee March 27, 2012; however, simply stated Delegates and Alternates will be elected by Democrats attending the caucus. A caucus may be cancelled if the number of Delegates and Alternates prefiling is equal to or less than the number allocated to that district, and those who prefiled are then automatically elected.

There are two types of caucuses: assembled (sometimes called a mass meeting) and unassembled (sometimes called a firehouse primary). Each has merits and the type of caucus you choose is largely a matter of local preference and tradition.

The Assembled Caucus is highly structured. There is a definite starting time. Doors are locked and no one is admitted after the caucus begins. Those who leave during the caucus may not be allowed to return. Persons standing in line at the time the caucus is to begin are usually allowed to participate. We have attached sample rules for an Assembled Caucus that you may use as a guide.

The Unassembled Caucus is less structured in its operation. Voting takes place over a period of time and people are allowed to come in, vote, and leave. This type of caucus usually runs for several hours, and may have absentee voting.

SPECIAL NOTE Delegates and Alternates are allocated and elected by the Congressional District boundaries of 2011, not the ‘new’ redistricted boundaries. To complete the form for Delegate or Alternate you will need to also know your precinct, Magisterial District, and Congressional District, and to find these click here.

NOTICE OF FAIRFAX COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

The Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) hereby announces that it will hold an unassembled caucus between noon and 2:00 p.m. on April 21, 2012 in each of the nine supervisor districts for the purpose of electing 349 delegates and 70 alternates to the Congressional District Democratic Conventions for the 8^th, 10^th and 11^th Congressional Districts and the 2012 Virginia Democratic State Convention.

Any person wishing to seek election as a delegate or alternate must prefile with their respective magisterial chairs no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 16, 2012 (Fairfax County resident and registered voter). A voluntary administrative fee of $25.00 will be charged at the time of filing for those wishing to be elected delegates or alternates (DPVA $10.00 + Congressional District $10.00 + Fairfax County Democratic Committee $5.00). No statement is required in order to waive payment.

There is no charge for those wishing to attend and vote at the caucus.

Any person attending the caucus (Fairfax County resident and registered voter), before participating in that caucus, shall sign a Caucus Participation Form stating that he or she is a Democrat, does not intend to support any candidate who is opposed to a democratic nominee in the ensuing general election, believes in the principles of the Democratic Party, and is a registered voter in such precinct or county or city. Caucus Participation Forms must be filled out at the caucus prior to voting. The caucus will conclude promptly at 2:00 p.m. at which time the doors will be closed and no person may complete a form or vote after that time with the exception of those persons in line at 2:00 p.m.

The Caucus Chair may cancel a caucus provided the number of people who prefile by the deadline is equal to or less than the number of delegates and alternates allocated to the particular Magisterial District. Notification of the cancellation shall be posted on the FCDC Website as well as the individual Magisterial District Committee website, if any, and shall appear by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

For further information, please contact the Fairfax County Democratic Committee at (703) 573-6811.

See ‘Locations’ tab for caucus locations as well as the address to mail forms and fee to be a Delegate or Alternate.

Authorized by the Democratic Party of Virginia and Paid for by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. Contributions to the Democratic Party of Virginia are not tax deductible.

NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION! — SATURDAY, MARCH 3

We need 10s and 10s and 10s and 10s of volunteers engaged to show our volunteer strength and enthusiasm just before the Republican Super Tuesday primaries. There will be 1000s of volunteer across our great Nation registering voters. Let’s show off our Mason pride and strength!

• WHO:  Everyone!
• WHEN:  Saturday, March 3.
• Shift 1:  10a – 12p
• Shift 2:  12p – 2p   
• Shift 3:    2p – 4p
• WHERE:  Loehmann’s Plaza at the far west corner near Bally’s Fitness and the Celebrity Deli.
• WHAT: National Day Of Action
• WHY:  Voter Registration
• HOW:  We will organize into teams of 3-5 people.  EACH TEAM WILL BE TRAINED on tips and techniques as well as do’s and don’ts.  Then, each team will head off to a pre-selected shopping plaza.

PHONE BANK TO CALL VOLUNTEERS — EVERY TUESDAY!

• WHEN:  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 5p – 9p 
• Shift 1:  5p – 7p
• Shift 2:  6p – 8p
• Shift 3: 7p – 9p
• WHERE:   6363 Waterway Drive, Falls Church, 22044.