Arlington Young Democrats

Weekly Update - June 9, 2009

Submitted by webmaster on June 12, 2009 - 4:09pm.

After the dust settles from this week's primaries, join us next Wednesday for the June monthly meeting at Tandoori Nights in Clarendon - we'll get updates on the primary results and look ahead to summer activities and the November contests. If you can, join us before the meeting for an "Issues on Tap" chat with County Board Member Walter Tejada.

Have you seen what AYD is up to lately? Read about our recent activities (like our May community service event or the YDA Mid-Atlantic Convention) on our website or see photos from the 100 Days and Asian Pacific Heritage celebrations on the Facebook group.

Best wishes,
Melanie Ciolek
AYD Secretary

Upcoming AYD Activities:
"Issues on Tap" Chat with County Board Member Walter Tejada - June 17
June AYD Monthly Meeting - June 17
Need a Good Beach Read? AYD June Book Club - June 25

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Upcoming AYD Activities

"Issues on Tap" with County Board Member Walter Tejada - June 17
Join County Board Member Walter Tejada pre-AYD meeting for an "Issues on Tap" chat at Tandoori Nights!

When: Wednesday, June 17, 6:45-7:30PM
Where: Tandoori Nights (at the Market Common - 2nd floor), 2800 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA
Parking & Metro options:- Clarendon Metro- Meter Parking- Garage Parking ($3-$7)- Free Parking at HHS Building
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Questions? Please contact eventsgirl2002@yahoo.com

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June AYD Membership Meeting
Our next AYD Membership Meeting is Wed, June 17 at Tandoori Nights in Clarendon's Market Common (on the 2nd Floor).

Please feel free to arrive early to the meeting for "Issues on Tap" with Walter Tejada (County Board Member) which will begin at 6:45pm and/or socializing from 7 to 7:30PM. The AYD Membership meeting will begin at 7:30PM and will primarily feature campaign and activity announcements, opportunities to learn more about the upcoming election and opportunities to volunteer.

Specials are as follows:
- $3 Beer
- $4 Wine
- $5 Martinis
- $10.95 Assorted Platters

When: Wednesday, June 17, 7:00-8:30PM
Where: Tandoori Nights (at the Market Common - 2nd floor), 2800 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA
Parking & Metro options:- Clarendon Metro- Meter Parking- Garage Parking ($3-$7)- Free Parking at HHS Building
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Questions? Please contact Kim Klingler at programs@arlingtonyoungdems.org>

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Need a Good Beach Read? - AYD June Book Club
Need a Good Beach Read? Then sit back, relax and be seriously entertained with June's book selection: "American Wife" by Curtis Sittenfeld (a novel loosely based on the life of Laura Bush!) After reading come join the group to discuss - with book in one hand and a soothing summer drink in the other!

When: Thursday, June 25 at 7:00PM
Where: Eleventh Street Lounge, 1041 N. Highland St., Arlington, VA (near Clarendon Metro)
Any questions? Please contact Daphne at deputyoutreach@arlingtonyoungdems.org

Weekly Update - June 2, 2009

Submitted by webmaster on June 2, 2009 - 4:19pm.

Cue the music - it's the final countdown. In just one week the Democratic ticket for Virginia will be set, and the real challenges to keeping Virginia blue this November will lie ahead. After you make your choice for the Democratic nominees next Tuesday, join AYD for happy hour! (But remember, if you need to vote early absentee by mail or in person time is running out!)

One way you can actively prepare for the fall is to come to a special ACDC/Organizing for America volunteer event this Wednesday night in Ballston. Everyone whose efforts made an Obama victory in Virginia possible is invited to come out to share their experiences and learn how to advance the President's agenda on important issues like healthcare.

Thursday night the AYD LBGT caucus will present a special screening of 'Ask Not' to kick off LGBT Pride Month, while the African American Caucus will host a pre-primary mixer - all are welcome at both events! Plus, be sure to get started on your poolside reading with the the AYD June book club selection.

In other news, thanks to all the YDs who joined us last weekend for the YDA Mid-Atlantic Convention and straw poll - and congratulations to our own Atima Omara-Alwala, who was elected Director of the Mid-Atlantic region.

Finally, please welcome Brian Straw to the AYD Executive Committee as he takes on the position of New Media Director.

Don't forget to vote next Tuesday!

Best wishes,
Melanie Ciolek
AYD Secretary

Upcoming AYD Activities

'Ask Not' on June 4th - Kickoff Pride and Celebrate LGBT Pride Month by Pre-Screening the Documentary 'Ask Not'
June is LGBT Pride Month and Thursday June 4th is the start of DC Pride. What better way to kick-off these two great events than by pre-screening the documentary 'Ask Not'?

Theater food will be provided for all attendees and, following the pre-screening, there will be a discussion led by service members featured in the documentary. We will also have sign-up information available for our AYD AIDS Walk DC Team.

Doors open at 7:00PM and the film will begin at approximately 7:30PM. Attendance is free but there is a suggested donation of $5 to benefit the AYD LGBT Caucus.

This event is by hosted by the LGBT Caucus of the Arlington Young Democrats and co-sponsored by the Virginia Partisans and Servicemembers United.

This documentary gives a voice to a pivotal and relevant issue that affects all of us directly or indirectly. We welcome ALL people - whether LGBT or Straight, Young or Old - and encourage ALL to attend.

RSVPs are not required, but are encouraged. You can RSVP in two ways:
- Email LGBTCaucus@ArlingtonYoungDems.org
- Facebook event page www.tinyurl.com/prescreeningofasknot

For more information, check out the following websites:
- The Documentary 'Ask Not' - www.asknotfilm.com
- The LGBT Caucus - www.tinyurl.com/aydlgbtcaucus
- Servicemembers United - www.servicemembersunited.org
- The Virginia Partisans - www.vapartisans.org

When: Thursday, June 4 at 7:00PM
Where: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Building, Auditorium CC-2, 4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA
Any questions? Please contact LGBTCaucus@ArligntonYoungDems.org

AYD African American Caucus Mixer
Mingle with fellow African American Dems in politics as we prepare for the primary.

When: Thursday, June 4 at 6:00PM
Where: Capitol City Brewery in Shirlington! 4001 Campbell Avenue, Arlington
Any questions? Please RSVP to africanamericancaucus@arlingtonyoungdems.org

Primary Day AYD Happy Hour
After you have exercised your right to vote on Tuesday June 9th, come join us at Sine in Pentagon Row (near Pentagon City Metro) to exercise your right to imbibe!

Specials go until 7:00PM:
$1 off rail drinks
$3 Bud light, Miller Light, Killian's and Stella
$3.50 Sine Red and others
1/2 off appetizers

As our forefather Benjamin Franklin said, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."

When: Tuesday, June 9 from 6:00-8:00PM
Where: Sine's Irish Pub, 1601 S. Joyce St., Arlington, VA
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Upcoming Community Events

"What's Next for Obama Volunteers?" An Evening with Organizing For America & Arlington Democrats - June 3
Featuring OFA's Betsy Hoover!
The Arlington County Democratic Committee invites you to join with Organizing for America and your fellow Obama volunteers to bring CHANGE to Our country, Our community and Our world - Our campaign is just beginning.

When: Wednesday, June 3, 6:30-9:30PM
Where: NRECA (National Rural Electrical Cooperative Association Building), 4301 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA (near Ballston Metro)
RSVP:https://services.myngp.com/NGPOnlineServices/Event.aspx?Y=FrZ0S4jyDpXEqqp474e6sWztAe8lvSmTiJ9CygLBvhg1GNCArAgwnQ==
To see more details and RSVP on Facebook, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=88667806108
Questions? Contact Marge Epstein at mcoxepstein@yahoo.com