Democrats Dine Out in Mason District at Public House No. 7

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.

Posted in FCDC | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

Great National Day of Action on Saturday

The Mason District and Falls Church City Team registered 42 voters, which is about 43.3% of our bigger Fairfax South team! That is an awesome number — Wow!  Volunteers like you are what make Mason and FCC so successful in turning out the vote for our candidates. Thank You!  

There was a friendly competition between Virginia and North Carolina to see which  state would register the most new voters — hands down Virginia beat North Carolina with 2,194 newly registered voters compared to NC’s 1,576.  In fact, there is a rumor that Virginia was #1!!

We are building momentum in Mason District and Falls Church City. But to get to the capacity required to win our 2012 elections, we need your help in reaching out to more volunteers and registering even more voters!  With your continued involvement every day can be a ‘Day of Action.’

Upcoming events: (Please join us for any or all!)
1. Tonight, Tuesday, March 6 and every Tuesday:  Volunteer outreach Come on over now!  We are making calls to other volunteers EVERY TUESDAY to get even more volunteers engaged to help with voter registration and yet more volunteer outreach.  These events are happening at my home EVERY TUESDAY until we have a Mason District office (HINT!).
WHERE: 6363 Waterway Drive, Falls Church, 22044.
WHEN:  Tuesdays  5p – 9p (any period of time you have is great!)

2. Thursday, March 8:  Volunteer outreach.  This event will be held at the home of Mary Alexander in Weyanoke Precinct (Mason South team).  If you are not able to join us on Tuesdays, please plan to join us on Thursday.
WHERE: 6534 Spring Valley Drive, Alexandria, 22312.
WHEN:  Every Thursday  5:00p – 8:00p (any period of time you have is great!)

3. Saturday, March 10:  Voter Registration:  Every Saturday we are registering voters.  We continue to increase our locations and eventually will be registering voters weekday evenings.  This Saturday we are at Giant Loehmann’s Plaza. Our goal is to match or exceed this past Saturday’s performance.
WHERE:  Giant, Loehmann’s Plaza, Rt 50 and Graham Road, Falls Church, 22042
WHEN:  10a – 4p  (3 shifts)
Shift 1: 10a – 12p
Shift 2: 12p – 2p
Shift 3: 2p – 4p

4. THIS FRIDAY, March 9:  Happy Hour!  Why not?  Steve and Carol said: “Let’s have a happy hour!”  I said: “Great!”  Steve said: “You host, Kim.”  I said: “Let’s Do It!”

WHERE:  6363 Waterway Drive, Falls Church, 22044
WHEN: Friday, March 9,  7p
What To Bring: Bring a libation and/or hors d’oeuvres
Posted in News, OFA, Volunteer | Comments Off

Voter Registration and Phonebanking in Mason District

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.
Posted in News | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

18th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete

Since Gerry’s first run for Providence District Supervisor in 1995, he has hosted an annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete. The event has grown from a small gathering of friends at his home, to one of the highlights of the Democratic political season. You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate this Green-Letter Day. Join us for the festivities and to help raise money for Gerry Connolly’s Congressional re-election campaign. Tickets include a full Irish dinner of corned-beef, cabbage and other traditional Irish fare. We hope to see you and your family there!

Congressman Gerry Connolly’s 18th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete

Friday, March 16, 2012
7:00 – 9:30 pm
Kena Temple (9001 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031; map, click here)

Tickets start at $40 each. Click here to purchase tickets. For questions or information, please contact Hannah Molofsky (703-375-9374, Hannah@gerryconnolly.com).

Posted in Congressman Connolly | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off

Save the Date to Save the Deal: 2012 FCDC Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Dinner

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  Continue reading

Posted in FCDC | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

Kaine for Senate Office Opening – February 26, 2:30pm-4:30pm

Posted in News | Comments Off

Women for Obama House Party

Thursday, February 16 we’ll hold our first 2012 Women for Obama House Party in Mason District. It will be at Rachel Rifkind’s home. The party starts at 5:00, and we’ll have a conference call with the First Lady at 6:00 pm. Get in on the ground floor, have some fun, good snacks, and join your friends as we look ahead to re-elect President Barack Obama.

For map, details, and to RSVP, please click here.

Posted in News | Comments Off

11th CD 2012 Annual Awards Brunch

The Virginia 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee invites you to the Annual Awards Brunch honoring some good Democrats.

Sunday, February 26, 2012   11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Vespucci Restaurant (10579 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030; map, click here). Additional parking is available in the business lot next door on the left side (east) of Vespucci’s.

John Sturdivant Award, honoring a member of the labor community for his/her commitment to Democratic ideals and values.

11th CD Community Service Awards, honoring three Democrats from the respective jurisdictions of the 11th Congressional District (Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and Prince William County) for community service:

  • The Joseph V. Gartlan Award, Fairfax County – Linda Byrne,
  • The Deloris Hampton Award, Prince William County – Fred Parish, and
  • The Frederick W. Silverthorne Award, Fairfax City – TBA.

Questions, more Info contact George Burke, Chair (chair@11thDistrictDemocrats.org).

 

Posted in 11th CD | Tagged , , | Comments Off

2011 Mason District Voter’s Guide

Check your mailbox for a comprehensive 2011 Voter’s Guide from the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. It shows the new voting districts (redistricting) and polling places changes and gives information on all the Democratic and Democrat-endorsed candidates in the November 8 election. Study it carefully as your district may have changed. You can view online or download a copy, click here.

VOTE THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , | Comments Off

DPVA Weekly Top 5 for October 18, 2011

Virginia would change radically if the McDonnell-Cuccinelli Cantor Republicans take over the Senate
In less than three weeks Virginia voters will go to the polls and make decisions that will affect the future of our Commonwealth and the families who live here. If Republicans are successful in taking over the state Senate they will have complete control of our government and free rein to advance their backward agenda – unless we spend the next 20 days doing everything we can to stop them and elect our Democratic candidates. To read Chairman Brian Moran’s rundown of what’s at stake and how you can help click here. To read an Associated Press column on the many radical right-wing laws that would go through if Republicans have full control of our government click here. Continue reading

Posted in DPVA | Tagged | Comments Off