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Our First Democracy on Tap was a Big Success; Come out for the next one on April 7!

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We had a great turnout on March 10 for our first “Democracy on Tap” event, the new Cville and Albemarle Democrats monthly speaker series get together (held at Kardinal Hall on the first Sunday of each month at 3:30pm).

Miles Coleman from Sabato’s Crystal Ball provided lots of helpful insights about past and upcoming elections and answered many great questions. The energy in the room was palpable among the roughly 75 people who attended. Photos below. A big shout out to Kardinal for their generosity hosting the event! And before the event, a large group of 25 excited volunteers showed up for the voter registration orientation led by Suzanne Michels. Watch out Bob Good and Donald Trump, Charlottesville and Albemarle are getting ready for you!

Our April speaker (Sunday 4/7 at 3:30) will be Sterling Howell, Programs Manager of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society. Sterling will describe the changing role of the society since its founding in 1940, and discuss the value of local history and why it should be supported in our time when history, books, and other institutions are under attack. Please join us!

Petitions for candidates who want to be in this year's Senate and House races are open for signing and surrounded by seated attendees at the Mar. 10. 2024, Democracy on Tap event.    Seated and standing attendees at the March 10, 2024 "Democracy on Tap" Cville Dems / Albemarle Dems event.    Miles Coleman speaking to seated attendees at the March 10, 2024 "Democracy on Tap" Cville Dems / Albemarle Dems event.    Seated and standing attendees at the March 10, 2024 "Democracy on Tap" Cville Dems / Albemarle Dems event.

News from the Executive Committee Meeting (1/22/24)

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Six cartoonish (faceless) people sitting around a meeting tableThe first Executive Committee meeting of the year was a success. Much to do in this coming year!

Young people 22 and under – 76% vote Democratic. This has sparked some new ideas from our members, ranging from election stickers on scooters to using voter registration proof for entry to events. Two events suggested for free admission with a voter registration card were a women’s basketball tournament at Tonsler Park and/or possibly a play entitled It Can’t Happen Here (yes, the decades old Sinclair Lewis political play, updated with today’s urgency) if it were to be produced here.

Here’s a talking point for those who may lean for Republican Bob Good: “Did you know that he hasn’t gotten a single bill out of committee? He’s not being effective at working for his constituents.”

Executive Committee Meeting (Jan. 29, 2024)

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Six cartoonish (faceless) people sitting around a meeting tableWe’re back to regular meeting schedules, weather willing. The first meeting with new officers and other Executive Committee members will be 6:30pm on Monday, Jan. 29. The location is the Madison Room at the Jefferson Madison Central Library. If you’re new to the Cville Dems, welcome! Come meet lots of like-minded people.

Also, mark your calendars for the next Full Committee meeting. Every Cville Dem is welcome — 6:30 pm, Monday, Feb. 26. Location to be announced closer to the meeting.

New Officers and Precinct Leaders Elected at 1/13 Biennial Reorganization Meeting

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Simple (childish) clipart drawing of a blonde angel hovering with 2 pairs of wings and wearing a blue skirt, top, and shoes.The “changing of the guard” election day for Cville Dems on Jan. 13 was a great social gathering. The good cheer of the registration hour led nicely into the elections of:

Co-Chairs: Josh Throneburg and Nancy Damon
Vice-Chair: Dashad Cooper
Treasurer: Jason Vandever
Secretaries: Ruth Goldeen and Will Evans

Four appointed positions are on the Executive Committee:

Communications: Mary Jane Gore
Voter Registration: Suzanne Michels
Voter Protection:  Jeremy Jones
Fundraising:  Still seeking candidate(s) — Please contact Nancy Damon if you might be interested in helping out (e.g. brainstorming fundraising ideas)

Some new and familiar faces are taking posts as precinct officers for 2024:

Buford: Co-Chair Dashad Cooper, Co-Chair Steven Johnson
Carver: Co-Chair Lucy Pola, Co-Chair Leonard Schoppa
CHS: Co-Chair Mike Cameron, Co-Chair Ned Michie, Vice Chair Kristine Montamat
Clark: Chair Laura Shea,
Jackson-Via: Co-Chair Noemi Paz, Co-Chair Carrie Schaffer
Johnson:  Co-Chair Ivy Hinton, Co-Chair John Shepherd
Key Rec: Co-Chair Cyndy Chapman, Co-Chair Dave Chapman
Venable: Chair Lyle Solla-Yates
Walker: Co-Chair Hugh Colvin, Co-Chair James Quillen, Vice Chair Erica Goldfarb

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