Events
Upcoming Events:
Veterans Caucus Election |
TBD May, 2023 |
Terry Schanz, Chair of the Election Committee
Nomination starts March 27th click link below
Veterans Caucus Nomination Form
Click to Pay your Caucus Dues
Process for Election of Officers, from the By-Laws
SECTION 2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
In order to be nominated to any position in the Veterans Caucus you must be a member at least thirty (30) days prior to the nomination. Additionally, to be eligible for Veterans Caucus Chair position you must have attended at least one meeting of the Veterans Caucus or one regional meeting of the Veterans Caucus in the calendar year prior to the election; for example, if the election is held in 2019 you must attend one meeting during the 2018 Calendar year.
SECTION 3. ELECTIONS AD HOC COMMITTEE
Ninety (90) days before the bi-annual meeting the Caucus Chair will appoint a member of the Caucus to chair the Elections Ad Hoc Committee, they may find an additional two (2) members to assist on this committee; Any member on this committee is ineligible to be a candidate for any position for the election cycle. This committee shall be responsible for communicating the election process, receiving nominations, preparing ballots, conducting the election and tallying the ballots. The Chair of this committee will be responsible for handling all election disputes. Appointment on February 25, 2023.
SECTION 4. QUALIFIED VOTERS
A. A ‘Voting Member’ is a member in Good Standing at the time of the vote. The Caucus Secretary will post a list of ‘Members in Good Standing’ in the meeting room and confirm that the people who are voting are in Good Standing. A Member may not join the Caucus at a meeting and cast a vote at that same meeting. They must be Members in Good Standing for 90 days to be able to cast a vote by end of the business day 5pm on February 25, 2023.
SECTION 4. NOMINATIONS
A. Nominations for officer elections or other member of the Executive Board shall begin sixty (60) days prior to the regularly scheduled bi-annual Caucus meeting held during odd numbered years; Nominations shall not begin sooner than 30 days after CDP district delegate elections. Only members in good standing may be nominated to hold office. Notice of Nominations being open or will be opening must be announced via email, (or) regular mail (and) posted on the Caucus’s website sixty (60) days prior to the bi-annual Caucus meeting.
B. Candidates for Officer positions may request correspondence for their candidacy be provided to the Caucus membership by the secretary.
C. Elections must be announced via email, (or) regular mail (and) posted on the Caucus’s website at least ten (10) days prior to the bi-annual Caucus meeting and will include any candidates’ names that have been nominated.
D. Nominations from the floor will NOT be allowed.
E. The call for nominations will be called three times before a motion to close the nominations is accepted. Closing the nominations requires two thirds vote.
(To be Elected: Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Correspondent to Secretary)
Nomination starts March 27th click link below
Veterans Caucus Nomination Form
Click to Pay your Caucus Dues
Process for Election of Officers, from the By-Laws
SECTION 2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
In order to be nominated to any position in the Veterans Caucus you must be a member at least thirty (30) days prior to the nomination. Additionally, to be eligible for Veterans Caucus Chair position you must have attended at least one meeting of the Veterans Caucus or one regional meeting of the Veterans Caucus in the calendar year prior to the election; for example, if the election is held in 2019 you must attend one meeting during the 2018 Calendar year.
SECTION 3. ELECTIONS AD HOC COMMITTEE
Ninety (90) days before the bi-annual meeting the Caucus Chair will appoint a member of the Caucus to chair the Elections Ad Hoc Committee, they may find an additional two (2) members to assist on this committee; Any member on this committee is ineligible to be a candidate for any position for the election cycle. This committee shall be responsible for communicating the election process, receiving nominations, preparing ballots, conducting the election and tallying the ballots. The Chair of this committee will be responsible for handling all election disputes. Appointment on February 25, 2023.
SECTION 4. QUALIFIED VOTERS
A. A ‘Voting Member’ is a member in Good Standing at the time of the vote. The Caucus Secretary will post a list of ‘Members in Good Standing’ in the meeting room and confirm that the people who are voting are in Good Standing. A Member may not join the Caucus at a meeting and cast a vote at that same meeting. They must be Members in Good Standing for 90 days to be able to cast a vote by end of the business day 5pm on February 25, 2023.
SECTION 4. NOMINATIONS
A. Nominations for officer elections or other member of the Executive Board shall begin sixty (60) days prior to the regularly scheduled bi-annual Caucus meeting held during odd numbered years; Nominations shall not begin sooner than 30 days after CDP district delegate elections. Only members in good standing may be nominated to hold office. Notice of Nominations being open or will be opening must be announced via email, (or) regular mail (and) posted on the Caucus’s website sixty (60) days prior to the bi-annual Caucus meeting.
B. Candidates for Officer positions may request correspondence for their candidacy be provided to the Caucus membership by the secretary.
C. Elections must be announced via email, (or) regular mail (and) posted on the Caucus’s website at least ten (10) days prior to the bi-annual Caucus meeting and will include any candidates’ names that have been nominated.
D. Nominations from the floor will NOT be allowed.
E. The call for nominations will be called three times before a motion to close the nominations is accepted. Closing the nominations requires two thirds vote.
(To be Elected: Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Correspondent to Secretary)
Voting Day Information: In Person (Information to be announced)
General Membership Meeting Agenda
1. Meeting called to order
2. Pledged to Allegiance
3. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting:
4. Election: Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Correspondent to Secretary
5. Committee Chairs Report
a. Organizational Development: Tai Sunnanon
Veterans Listening Tour
b. Treasurer's Report - Lizet Angulo
C. Legislation & Policy: Diana Love
6. New Business
7. Meeting Adjourned
1. Meeting called to order
2. Pledged to Allegiance
3. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting:
4. Election: Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Correspondent to Secretary
5. Committee Chairs Report
a. Organizational Development: Tai Sunnanon
Veterans Listening Tour
b. Treasurer's Report - Lizet Angulo
C. Legislation & Policy: Diana Love
6. New Business
7. Meeting Adjourned
Here is the link for people interested in seeking the Chair of CDP Veterans Caucus:
California Democratic Party - Veterans Caucus
California Democratic Party - Veterans Caucus
GREAT EXTRAORDINARY JOB TEAM!!!
Tai Sunnanon, Organization Development Chair
Angela Scott, Communication Chair & Committee Member
Diana Love, CDP Interim Secretary & Committee Member / Chair of Policy & Legislation
Tai Sunnanon, Organization Development Chair
Angela Scott, Communication Chair & Committee Member
Diana Love, CDP Interim Secretary & Committee Member / Chair of Policy & Legislation
The Veterans Caucus is conducting a Listening Tour across the state to learn what Democratic Veterans and allies care about. Our Tour is well on its way, and here are some highlights:
In addition, common themes of Veteran issues that have been shared with us as a priority include: affordable housing, access to health care and veteran deportations.
- 4 Democratic clubs visited
- 3 Democratic County Central Committees visited
- 160 Democrats in attendance
In addition, common themes of Veteran issues that have been shared with us as a priority include: affordable housing, access to health care and veteran deportations.
Upcoming DCCC Tours include:
- 9/10- Merced County
- 9/12- Riverside County
- 9/13- Kings County
- 9/14- Butte County
- October- Mendocino County
Veterans Caucus Reviews:
"I love seeing that the caucus is conducting a listening tour - what a great idea! I would be honored to welcome and host the caucus in Monterey County if you are able to add dates to the tour. We are home to active military bases and a large population of armed services veterans. The redevelopment of fort ord remains at the forefront of local policy nearly two decades after its closure, and our county has sponsored an effort to develop a Veterans Home here. We have a very active central committee, as well as a very engaged military and veterans affairs office, and some very incredible non profits who are helping us eliminate veteran homelessness. As the elected county supervisor representing the former fort ord and majority of of veteran residents, I would welcome to opportunity to convene a gathering - virtual or in person - to share more about our success and ongoing needs for policy leadership." - Wendy Root Askew, Monterey County Supervisor, District 4
