Kaitlyn, AYD Secretary · [email protected]

January 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM

New Year, New Start

The year we take it all back.CORRECTION: The 2025 Policy Platform survey link has become corrupted. Please use this new link instead. John,  Happy New Year! I hope you found sometime to relax, unwind, and take a few minutes to reflect on all the ups and downs, challenges and victories that you may h…

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  Kaitlyn, AYD Secretary · [email protected]

January 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM

New Year, New Start

The year we take it all back.John,  Happy New Year! I hope you found sometime to relax, unwind, and take a few minutes to reflect on all the ups and downs, challenges and victories that you may have had, and hopefully  by now have recovered from the holidays and made some resolutions for things you'…

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  Kaitlyn, AYD Secretary · [email protected]

December 13, 2024 at 2:14 PM

Wreaths Across America Tomorrow!

and some final things.. John,  I promise this is the last you’ll be hearing from me in 2024, and before you hit pause on the year and wind down, I want to draw your attention to one teeny thing:   Our final event, Wreaths Across America, is tomorrow! The meeting location will be at the Arlington Nat…

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  Kaitlyn, AYD Secretary · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 1:56 PM

Wrapping up

and a few last minute requestsJohn,  As 2024 starts winding down and we take a break for the holidays, i ask that you bear with me as we start wrapping up things for the year, but first:   Our holiday brunch was full of food, drinks, and camaraderie as we announced the winners of  our 2024 AYD Membe…

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  Samantha and Kaitlyn, AYD Secretary · [email protected]

December 6, 2024 at 12:00 PM

AYD Holiday Brunch is Tomorrow!

And a passing of the torch to your incoming secretary!John,  This is a bittersweet email - I was out for a while due to surgery and holidays, and before we knew it, it was December, which means that this will be my last newsletter! It’s been an honor serving on the AYD Eboard and getting to come int…

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  Bryant Atkins, AYD President · [email protected]

November 27, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Happy Holidays: Annual Holiday Brunch and Membership Awards

John,  From the Arlington Young Dems, we want to wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving and Holiday season. We hope you include us in your holiday festivities by joining us for our Annual Holiday Brunch.  Last Monday, we elected our new E-Board, I am happy to announce our winners as follo…

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  Bryant · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 8:24 PM

LOCATION CHANGE | The Path Forward: AYD Elections and a Statement from the President

LOCATION CHANGE  Due to a scheduling error, we will now be moving TONIGHTS meeting to Arlington Democrats HQ. The elevators do lock at 6:00 PM, we will have someone to let people up until 6:45 PM. At that time please call Bryant Atkins at 434-956-5117 to be let up. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us…

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  Bryant · [email protected]

November 16, 2024 at 6:17 PM

The Path Forward: AYD Elections and a Statement from the President

John,  Like many of you, I am still processing the results from Election Night and the implications for the future of our Country and the democracy we hold so dear to our hearts. I can report that the DNC has begun conversations regarding chair elections that are scheduled in February. As your presi…

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  Bryant · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 11:00 PM

1 Hour Until Polls Close 🇺🇸🗳️

Polls are open now until 7 PM. You can find voting information and more in this email.John,  As of this email it is ONE HOUR until the poll close. If you have not taken the time to go vote, please GO VOTE. This election is expected to be tight and we need every voter possible. As a reminder below is…

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  Bryant · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 8:00 PM

4 Hours Until Polls Close 🇺🇸🗳️

Polls are open now until 7 PM. You can find voting information and more in this email.John,  As of this email it is FOUR HOURS until the poll close. If you have not taken the time to go vote, please GO VOTE. This election is expected to be tight and we need every voter possible. As a reminder below …

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  Bryant · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 11:01 AM

John, It's Election Day 🇺🇸🗳️

Polls are open now until 7 PM. You can find voting information and more in this email.John,  107 days ago, Kamala Harris launched her historic campaign. Since then, Democrats from across the country have been hard at work contacting voters, sharing Kamala's message of joy and her agenda for a new wa…

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  Bryant · [email protected]

November 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM

John, It's 72 hours until election!

72 hours until Election Day, now is the time to get involved.John,  With only 72 hours until Election Day, now is the time to fight for our freedom. As I write this from a bus headed to Pennsylvania, I have one simple ask: please do something. Whether it's making 216 calls to battleground voters (72…

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  Bryant · [email protected]

October 28, 2024 at 5:48 PM

8️⃣ Days to Go John: 🎃🍺 Halloween Happy Hour & 🙋📋 Volunteer Opportunities

8 Days until we put Kamala and Tim in the White House. We need to take no voter for granted and reach every voter we can. Please find at least one in event to help!John,  This past weekend, I reached out to thousands of Young Democrats across the Commonwealth about the upcoming election, and the res…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

October 22, 2024 at 4:08 PM

The election is a coin flip, its game time!

John,  Major poll aggregators have the presidential election at a tie, so we need to ramp up our ground game. In lieu of a monthly general body meeting, AYD is encouraging members to Canvass, Phonebank, Textbank, or whatever you can to turn out voters in in Virginia and the seven battleground states…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

October 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM

All hands on deck! Nova YD's unite for a VP Debate watch party!

(Assuming Vance gets off the couch and shows up)John,  I don’t know about you but I’m feeling the love from hanging out with our fellow YD’s from all over NoVA at the joint Happy Hour, and I’m pumped to bring home the victory for Dems up and down the ballot with less than 30 days to go!  If you need…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 5:20 PM

All hands on deck! Nova YD's unite for a VP Debate watch party!

(Assuming Vance gets off the couch and shows up)John,  How are you feeling as the end of September looms? I hope stormy weather hasn’t dampened your spirits as we have six more weekends of work ahead of us (and we can phonebank indoors anyway!)  Our Canvas HQ section was just SO JAM PACKED WITH ACTI…

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  Bryant · [email protected]

September 20, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Early Voting has begun PLUS AYD Election Information

Early Voting has started in Virginia. Also AYD Election Information Hello my fellow Arlington Young Democrats, It is time to elect the 2025 Arlington Young Democrats Executive Committee! The following offices will be on the ballot:President Vice PresidentSecretaryTreasurerCampaigns DirectorMembershi…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 4:31 PM

TONIGHT - Learn how AYD works and meet the Eboard!

And MORE opportunities to help campaigns up and down the coast!John,  We're not letting off the gas on our campaign, but I want to pause and invite you to come learn how AYD functions and what this "eboard" actually does around here -  TODAY at the Shirlington Library we're having our Meet the Eboar…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM

So what do I actually DO here? Meet the Eboard and hit the road to canvass this month!

Anyone else feeling good after that debate? Let's go tell people about it!John,  We are off to the races! We're knocking doors, making calls, and there’s plenty more to come between now and November!  But to turn things inward for a second, do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at AYD? D…

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  Bryant Atkins, AYD President · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 9:16 PM

TONIGHT: ArlDems Presidential Debate Watch Party

Join Us for the ArlDems Presidential Debate Watch Party Kamala vs. Trump Debate TONIGHT  Date: September 10th, 2024 Time: 8 PM (Debate starts at 9 PM)Location: Courthaus Social  Join us for one of AYDs favorite events! Come enjoy good food, game, and company as we cheer on our home team!  Arlington …

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  Bryant Atkins, AYD President · [email protected]

August 26, 2024 at 9:36 PM

TOMORROW: AYD Nats Night

Buy a discounted ticket and Join AYD for a Nats Night!!!  TICKETS AVAILABLEJoin AYD for our annual AYD Nats Night!!!  Date: August, 27thTime: 6:15 PM (Meet Up Time)Location: Outside of Bull Pen (Meet Up Location) Join us for one of AYDs favorite events! Come enjoy good food, game, and company as we…

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  Bryant Atkins, AYD President · [email protected]

August 24, 2024 at 5:32 PM

STILL TIME to join us for our AYD Cookout

We still have plenty of food for you to join our cookout!!! CELEBRATE WITH USCap off the Democratic Party's most energetic, hopeful, and historic week yet at AYD's 2024 Membership Cookout!!!  Date: August 24thTime: 6 PM to 8 PM Location: Upon Ticket Purchase (Columbia Pike) Join us for food, drinks…

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  Bryant · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Don't Miss the AYD 2024 Membership Cookout

Continue the DNC momentum this weekend by joining AYD at our annual membership cookout!  John, I just finished watching Coach Walz deliver his acceptance speech at the DNC as I write this email, and I have to say, it was the perfect pep talk to keep us energized. With Tuesday's ceremonial roll call,…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

August 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Come learn our campaign plan TONIGHT at Central Library!

Barbecues, watch parties, and campaigning ahead!John,  My feet hurt and I’m still rousing out of the funnel cake and fried oreo food coma, but it was so great to see excited Dems old and new at the Arlington county fair! Between registering so many folks to vote and watching the DNC as I’m writing t…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

August 13, 2024 at 6:02 PM

CORRECTION: AYD is BACK and ready to bring home the Gold in November!

It's been an eventful month, yeah?John,  What a month! It’s taken us a minute to catch up to the whirlwind the past few weeks have been, but we’re back and we’re ready to get to work electing Kamala Harris and the whole slate of fantastic Dem candidates in Arlington this November!  Bringing home the…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

August 13, 2024 at 12:47 PM

AYD is BACK and ready to bring home the Gold in November!

It's been an eventful month, yeah?John, What a month! It’s taken us a minute to catch up to the whirlwind the past few weeks have been, but we’re back and we’re ready to get to work electing Kamala Harris and the whole slate of fantastic Dem candidates in Arlington this November!  Bringing home the …

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  Brant Atkins, AYD President · [email protected]

July 24, 2024 at 8:55 PM

Ready to exist in the context? JOIN THE CALL!

Join Kamala HQ for a Young Voter call tomorrow at 8 PM. Ready to exist in the context?All hands on deck 7/25 8PM  Join the call to learn how you can join the fight to ensure that we won't ever go back! All hands on deck 7/25 at 8PM Join the call to learn how you can join the fight to ensure that we…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 5:38 PM

Arlington Young Democrats Endorse Kamala Harris

Arlington Young Democrats Executive Board Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic Presidential Nomination  Arlington, VA –  After his recent announcement to not seek re-election, the Arlington Young Democrats would like to express our profound gratitude to President Biden for …

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  Samantha · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 2:42 PM

TIME CHANGE - Meet The Candidates Happy Hour begins at 6:30 PM!

(more communication about lots of other news is coming, I promise) John,  A quick update - due to some scheduling changes, we have adjusted the time of our Meet the Candidates Happy Hour, which will now begin at 6:30 PM at Highline RxR. All the guests you were excited to see will still be in attenda…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

July 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Celebrate Community with AYD and the ArlDems Interfaith Caucus at the Interfaith Eid Celebration this Friday!

And escape the heat at our indoor, air-conditioned July AYD events! John, It’s been a minute! Between ending the month on a packed week, vacations, sickness, and sickness caught on vacation, we needed a bit of a break. But we’re back and ready to get to work! (Safely, given the heat… stay hydrated) …

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 27, 2024 at 7:01 PM

TODAY: June General Body Meeting with Equality Arlington

Join AYD for a presentation from Equality Arlington, a local LGBTQ advocacy group, for a presentation of their org and some recent advocacy work they have been doing. John, This month, we're excited to welcome Equality Arlington, a local LGBTQ+ advocacy group, for an enlightening presentation about…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 24, 2024 at 5:21 PM

Join us for our Annual Pride Happy Hour!!!

Join us at Freddie's Beach Bar starting at 7 PM. John, This is a friendly reminder to join us tonight for our annual Pride Happy Hour at one of Arlington's cherished institutions, Freddie's Beach Bar!Event Details:Date: June 24thLocation: Freddie's Beach Bar (Metro Accessible via the Blue Line and M…

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  Bryant · [email protected]

June 18, 2024 at 10:18 AM

Its Primary Day!!!

Info about voting in today's Primary plus AYD events next week! John,  Oh hi, it's me, Bryant Atkins, your AYD president 😃. Sam is taking some time off, and I am hopping in to help her. I don't have the special touch she has in our weekly emails, but I hope I do her justice :)  Today is the June Dem…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 11:30 AM

AYD's Pride isn't slowing down!

And it's almost Primary Election Day! John,  If you walked as much as I did during Pride and then danced with us at The Renegade, I hope you’ve taken a very good nap and are taking care of your feet. But what a way to kick off the month!  We’re taking a short break mid-month to fulfill our civic dut…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Are you ready to dance? Salsa Night is TONIGHT! 💃

Cut a rug with AYD and the ArlDems Latino Caucus at The Renegade tonight at 6:30! John,  The ArlDems Latino Caucus and AYD are teaming up to bring you a night of fun, friendship, and salsa dancing!  We'll be meeting at the Renegade in Clarendon at 6:30 - a $15 cover gets you entry, a drink, salsa le…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Show your PRIDE with AYD at the Captial Pride Parade TODAY at 2:30!

Meet up at the 12th and G Street Entrance of Metro Center at 2pm! John,  Join AYD TODAY as we view the Capital Pride Parade! It’s more important than ever to celebrate how far queer civil rights have come and commit to continue the fight. We’ll meet up at the 12th and G Street Entrance of Metro Cent…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 5, 2024 at 6:21 PM

Show support at Pride with AYD!

Parades, Panels, Parties and Pride! John,  At first light on the 5th day, look to the East. As Ian McKellen crests over the hill on his white unicorn, it is official - Pride Month has begun! 🌈🦄🧙‍♂️🌈  AYD is hitting the ground running this June - we will be at Capital Pride this Saturday, June 8th! W…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 30, 2024 at 12:03 PM

Reminder: AANHPI Heritage Month Happy Hour is tonight at 7:00 PM!

Join us on the patio at Hawker's Asian Street Food in Ballston. John,   It’s looking like a beautiful day, so please come out and join us today at 7:00 PM for our AANHPI Heritage Month Happy Hour at Hawker’s Asian Street Food in Ballston! Check out this great establishment, enjoy the great weather,…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 27, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Join the Young Dems for AANHPI Heritage Month and get ready for Pride!

And have a restful, safe, and meaningful Memorial Day John,  Thank you for coming out or tuning in to our County Board Debate! It was an informative, engaging discussion and I hope you came away with a better idea of who will best represent you. It’s patio season (if the rain holds off), so join us …

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 21, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Reminder: Our County Board Candidate Debate is TONIGHT at 6:30!

Come hear your questions answered at Lubber Run Community CenterJohn,   Today is the day! At 6:30 PM (Tuesday, May 21st), AYD's Annual Arlington County Board Debate is happening at Lubber Run Community Center in the Hickory Room! We have a great set of questions lined up based on your feedback, so c…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 20, 2024 at 6:54 PM

AYD’s County Board Debate is TOMORROW!

The candidates answer your questions, plus AANHPI history month socials!John,  This “rain every Saturday” thing is getting old, yeah? But it can’t stop us from learning or voting!  The big event is upon us! Tomorrow, May 21st at 6:30 PM, the AYD-hosted Arlington County Board Debate will take place a…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 14, 2024 at 10:00 PM

AYD wants your questions for the County Board candidates!

And congratulations to the winners of the School Board Endorsement Vote!John, Did you see the northern lights? If you did, I'm super happy for you and not jealous at all for your access to cooperative weather. Love that for you. Anyway.  With the school board endorsement in the rear view mirror, it'…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 9, 2024 at 10:22 PM

The County Board Candidates answer YOUR questions and the school board endorsement is live!

Voting, asking questions, running for delegates - May is great month to have your voice heard!John, I told you I was taking a nap - but now our busy April is behind us (and then some) and it’s time to get back to work! While early voting is live for the Arlington County Board Primary, you may be loo…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

April 23, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Join AYD at Highline RxR tonight for an Earth Day Happy Hour!

Happy mother's day to our mothers and to Mother Earth!John, Phew, what a month so far - we’ve been to Roanoke, we’ve hosted debates, we’ve put our dancing shoes on for Blue Victory - how are you hanging in there? I’ve been napping a lot. I think we should hang out and catch up - what better chance t…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

April 16, 2024 at 4:31 PM

The AYD/ArlDems School Board Forum is TONIGHT!

Plus we're back from Roanoke, and a busy April is still ahead!John, As you’re reading this, I’m just now unpacking my bags from Roanaoke (don’t judge me). Arlington showed UP for convention, speaking up at discussions, getting elected, and rocking the karaoke mic - you made me proud to be AYD (check…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

April 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Roar into April with AYD!

Celebrations, Primaries, and MORE!John, Are you packing your bags for the VAYD Convention? Do you have your outfit planned for Blue Victory? Can you feel Election season roaring to life? I hope your canvassing shoes and your dancing shoes are ready for April; mine are! If you’re not in the election …

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  Samantha · [email protected]

April 1, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Happy Easter, Happy Trans Day of Visibility, and a jam-packed April with AYD ahead!

Big day for eggs.John, March comes to a close with gorgeous weather and Spring holidays still in full swing - Enjoy this beautiful close to the month, Happy Easter to those celebrating today, and let’s get excited for April!  The Women Empowerment Forum has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 2nd! Lo…

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  Bryant Atkins, President of AYD · [email protected]

March 26, 2024 at 9:49 PM

RESCHEDULED: Women Empowerment Forum/General Body Meeting

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we must reschedule our March GenBod meeting to April 2nd at 6:30 PM.  RESCHEDULED: Women Empowerment Forum/General Body MeetingHi John,  Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are rescheduling our Women Empowerment Forum to next Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:30 PM. We will st…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

March 25, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Women Empowerment Forum with Doorways is tomorrow! (March 26th)

Come hear from Jan-Michael Sacharko, Director of Development!John,The change of seasons has brought many of our traditions together to observe something beautiful about our world, our faith, and our neighbors. I hope this week brings you meaning and joy, and I hope you’ll join us for part of it.  To…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

March 20, 2024 at 5:24 PM

Cheers to Change Happy Hour Tonight!

Spring is springing, and more opportunities to network, learn, and honor the role of women in our history are ahead!John, It’s peak bloom! Are you braving the spring break crowds to check out the views and wish Stumpy (And his 157 friends) farewell? Whether at the basin or at one of our events, come…

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