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ISSUE 16 | MARCH 9TH, 2022 | FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA
Hello Fairfax Young Dems!
Evening Young Dems!

FYD would like to thank all of the candidates who ran and the delegates who voted in the CD Committee Conventions. Congratulations to our very own Aaron Yohai, Matthew Savage, Paul Davis, and Saddam Alzan Salim! Additionally, congratulations to Matt Royer and Maya Jones from Arlington and Rozia Henson from PWC!

We believe that youth participation at the CD level is vital to advancing progressive policies and holding committee members accountable. CD committee meetings are open to the public, so please reach out to the FYD executive board if you wish to be notified when your CD committee meets.

In this newsletter, you will find information about:
* The VAYD Annual Convention
* The FYD Event Calendar
* How to submit your own announcements

Second Notice: VAYD Annual Convention

Dear Virginia Young Democrats,

I hereby call members of the Virginia Young Democrats to assemble in the annual Convention for the purpose of electing officers; considering charter applications, resolutions and other business as the Convention directs.

VAYD's convention will be hosted in the City of Alexandria during the weekend of April 8th to 10th, 2022. Our business will be conducted at The Westin Alexandria Old Town and virtually for the purposes of including Young Democrats across our great Commonwealth.

We are conducting this convention in a hybrid manner with a combination of virtual and in-person to ensure the health and safety of our members and our communities during the ongoing pandemic. Those attending in-person will be expected to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a documented exemption in order to participate. We highly encourage those not vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate virtually in this year's convention.

Additional information about the Convention, including the schedule and registration, can be found on the Convention website ([link removed]) . The deadline to register to attend convention as a delegate is April 1 at 11:59 pm.

We have reserved a hotel block with a special room rate at the Alexandria Westin, the hotel where convention will be taking place. Our VAYD rate is $149 per night. There are limited rooms available and you must book by March 11th to ensure the group rate. Book your room for Virginia Young Democrats Convention. ([link removed])

Chapters can begin submitting their chartering packets here. ([link removed]) The on-time chartering deadline is March 18th. The initial credentials report will be posted March 25th. The official convention committee chairs will be: Mike Hemminger (Arlington) for Rules, Camila Alfonso Meza (Fairfax) for Credentials, Colin Stewart (Alexandria) for Resolutions and Abby Garber (Harrisonburg-Rockingham) for Awards.

For your easy reference, below are important links to prepare for the 2022 convention:
* Register for the convention ([link removed])
* Pay the registration fee ([link removed])
* Submit a resolution for consideration ([link removed])
* Nominate a chapter or individual for an award ([link removed])
* Book your hotel room ([link removed])
* Submit your chapter's application to charter ([link removed])

Sponsorships are available for any individuals, campaigns, or organizations who are interested in supporting the Virginia Young Democrats. Become a sponsor here ([link removed]) , or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) for more information!

Thank you!

Maureen Coffey

President, Virginia Young Democrats
Upcoming Events
Thursday, March 24th at 7:30pm - General Member Meeting Details here ([link removed])

Tuesday, March 29th at 7:00pm - Women's History Month Panel (virtual) Details to come

Friday, April 8th through Sunday, April 10th - VAYD Reorganization in Alexandria, VA Details here ([link removed])

Wednesday, April 13th - Happy Hour (moved to not overlap with first week with Ramadan) Details to come

Thursday, April 28th at 7:30pm - FYD Reorganization / General Member Meeting Details here ([link removed])
Submit Your Own Announcement

Please submit your event via this Google Form ([link removed]) . Newsletters are published every first and third Wednesday of the month. (Contact secretary Diana Bentle (mailto:[email protected]?subject=FYD%20Newsletter) with any questions).

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