John,
Like many of you, we are navigating the challenges of the second Trump administration. At AYD, we are focused on rebuilding a strong, engaged community as part of the renewed resistance. The direction of that movement will, in part, be shaped by this year’s critical elections in Virginia.
This year, we are fighting to defend—and hopefully expand—Democratic majorities while taking back the Governor’s seat. With Virginia and New Jersey holding gubernatorial elections, the eyes of the nation will be on us. The political work to make that a reality starts in March.
Meanwhile, as federal workers face renewed attacks, Virginia Democrats are stepping up! Speaker Don Scott has launched an Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions, a bipartisan panel dedicated to assessing the economic fallout and crafting solutions to protect Virginia’s workforce.
Finally, next week AYD will be hosting our February events. First AYD will be taking a tour of the National African American History and Culture Museum, tickets for this event are limited and are going fast. Later next week we will be at Kaldi Social House in Crystal City for our monthly social.
~Kaitlyn Check out our upcoming events and more: |
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- AYD at the Smithsonian | February 15th, 2:45pm | African American History Museum
- AYD Social Hour | February 18th, 6:30pm | Kaldis Social House (Crystal City)
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VAYD Convention | March 28th-30th | AYD Subsidized Delegate Application
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Policy Platform Survey As part of our realignment process for 2025, the AYD Executive Board has decided to suspend caucuses for the year as we evaluate our organizational structure and explore ways to strengthen our advocacy efforts.
Throughout this process, AYD remains dedicated to championing the issues that matter most to young Democrats. To guide our work, we are launching the 2025 Policy Platform Survey, which will help define our policy priorities and advocacy initiatives for the year. We encourage all members to complete the survey by February 11, 2025. Please Remember tomorrow is the deadline to submit!!. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].
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February Monthly Meeting
Join AYD on Feb 15th for a group tour of The National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture.
We'll meet outside of the entrance to the museum at 2:30pm to make our timed entry at 2:45 pm. There are plenty of public transit options 📅 Date: Saturday , February 15th
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM 📍 Location: National African American Museum, 1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington DC
NOTE: AYD Has Reserved 25 Tickets, Only 9 Tickets Remain!!!
Claim Your Ticket Here |
Feburary Social Hour
Join us this month as we host our social hour at a local black owned Small Business this month. 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 18th ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM 📍 Location: Kaldi's Social House, 3639 S Glebe Rd , Arlington, VA 22202 Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the group, to get to meet new members and support a small local Black owned business, so a win win for everyone. |
Call for Delegates!
AYD is going to the Virginia Young Democrats Convention in Harrisonburg, Virginia from March 28th-30th!
This is a great opportunity to connect with Young Dems from across the Commonwealth and have your voice be heard in VAYD's leadership reorganization.
This year, AYD aims to cover the cost of in-person registration and lodging of the first 20 AYD dues-paying members who sign up. Limited space is available, please email Bryant Atkins at [email protected] if you are interested in joining our delegation.
Looking to Sponsor? Help AYD support our delegation this year by sponsoring our delegates. Your generous donation helps AYD have a voice in our State Chapter while also connecting our members to valuable training opportunities.
Please visit our ActBlue page to learn more about how you can support AYD. |
Arlington Young Dems need your assistance!
We are gearing up for the annual Virginia Young Democrats convention in Harrisonburg, March 28-30, 2025!
AYD is sending a delegation of 20 to this year’s convention. Delegates will be voting on resolutions, 2025 VAYD Leadership, along with connecting and learning from fellow Young Dems from across the Commonwealth.
However, to do that, we need your assistance. We are aiming to raise $4,000 to help pay for the registration and accommodations for our Arlington Young Democrats.
Here's how your donation can help:
$60 - Covers a delegate's full registration fee.
$100 - Cover transportation costs for eight delegates
$250 - Covers one night of hotel accommodations for up to 4 delegates.
$600 - Covers half our registration fees or full accommodations for up to 4 delegates
$1,200 - Covers all our registration fees.
$4,000 - Covers all hotel accommodations (five rooms), transportation, and registration fees for 20 delegates. Donations can be made via this link |
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No Community Events to announce this week. If you know of any events coming up, email us at [email protected] so we can amplify. |
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Arlington Young Democrats Our mailing address is: Arlington Young Dems
1235 S Clark St
Suite 207
Arlington, VA 22202
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