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Call for Candidates and Committee Volunteers!
We have two very busy years upon us, with county and municipal elections this year and the 2020 Democratic presidential vetting process beginning in just six months and helping elect as many progressives statewide as we can!
NOTE: While the initial state Call to Meeting shows our meeting as 2pm Sunday 1/27 in the Pine Room, we will actually be meeting and broadcasting via Zoom (voting members) and Periscope (supporters and new members not yet able to vote) from the Hotel-RL in Olympia, Rainier Room from 6pm to 7:30pm on Saturday, January 1/26. There will be a separate email sent with details on how to view the proceedings via Periscope should you be unable to attend and want to watch remotely.
We need YOU!
Thus far, only two current executive members have indicated that they are definitely seeking election again (Keoki Kauanoe for Chair and Justin Baird for Treasurer). All nine executive board positions, included those two just mentioned, are up for election and every committee needs to be staffed.
If you are willing to be nominated and run for one of the nine board positions, please send a two paragraph candidate statement to:
tech@waprogressives.org and waprogressives@gmail.com
If elected to a position or wanting to volunteer for a commitee, one would be expected to pay membership dues and join/re-join the WSPC.
We’re seeking candidates for the 4 At-Large positions, Secretary, Treasurer, our two Vice Chairs (eastern and western Washington) and Chair on the executive board. All of the At-Large positions will function as a chair of a committee, some being small work groups and others large, depending on the needs of the At-Large board member’s needs.
If one of the committees interests you, there will be an interest sign-up for each at the January 26th meeting and after each At-Large board member is elected, they will issue a call for committee volunteers using the Google Group Member list.
The at-large positions are as follows:
IT. This person will update the webpage, manage email accounts/assignments/passwords etc. You IT people know the magic that you do, we want you to do it in a cooperative and hyper democratic community. IT will assist our emcees, moderator, chair and vice-chairs, and all of the other At-Large board members and their committees in training and production needs of our Zoom broadcasts, help eight to twelve times per year. Would lead a committee of fellow IT passionates.
Fundraising and Events: This person will oversee events like our radical alternative #SocialistPizzaParty, upcoming events and fundraisers. Be creative, resourceful and excited about building and strengthening our community through events like potlucks, movie screenings, educational seminars, hosting guests on online platforms like Zoom, and working with the IT team to post videos, interviews and information on the various social media. Would lead a committee of fabulous dreammakers.
Public Relations and Social Media: This person will be a messaging and PR star! You’ll communicate with our nearly 200 members via email and social media, announce endorsements and meetings and manage our social media including Facebook, Twitter, Periscope and Zoom. You get to be the voice of the Progressive Caucus! Would lead a fun but disciplined committee to make this huge task light for everyone.
Membership and Outreach: You’ll be in charge of keeping our membership lists organized, encouraging interested parties to join our caucus, managing our various Google Groups mailing lists, working with the Treasurer to maintain the membership spreadsheet, issuing credentials, and educating the public about who we are and what we do. Would work with both regional vice chairs in extending our message statewide, with the assistance of a committee.
From Article IV, Section 3 of our bylaws:
Chair
The Chair shall convene and conduct all meetings of the WSPC.
The Chair is charged with the responsibility of implementing all policies of the organization. The Chair is responsible for directing the organization in a manner consistent with the purpose of the WSPC as set forth in these By-Laws.
The Chair shall draft and present the agenda for each Membership meeting to the Executive Board for approval no less than 14 days prior to the meeting.
Ad hoc and special committees may be appointed by the Chair with the approval of a majority of the Executive Board. The Chair shall be an ex-officio member of all committees.
The Chair may appoint a Parliamentarian, Sergeant-at-Arms or other officials as deemed necessary at meetings.
The Chair shall be the authorized spokesperson for the WSPC and may compose and/or authorize press releases.
The Chair shall authorize and approve expenditures within the approved budget limits for purposes consistent with the responsibilities of the Chair.
Vice Chairs
The ranking Vice Chair shall be the Vice Chair of the region in which the meeting is being held.
In the absence of the Chair, the ranking Vice Chair shall assume all duties, responsibilities, and authority of the Chair.
The Vice Chairs shall perform any and all duties in furtherance of the purpose of this Caucus as directed by the Chair.
Secretary
The Secretary shall take notes at meetings and shall provide written minutes for corrections and/or additions by fourteen (14) days after the meeting at which they were taken. After all corrections/changes are made, they will be presented for final approval at the next regularly scheduled membership meeting.
The Secretary shall keep and maintain all records, including correspondence, reports, press releases and publications. These records will be made available to the membership upon request.
Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for managing WSPC funds.
The Treasurer shall prepare a quarterly Financial Report on all finances of the WSPC to be presented to the Membership at the regularly scheduled meetings.
The Treasurer shall receive funds and disburse properly authorized expenditures for the organization as required.
The Treasurer shall prepare and file all Public Disclosure Commission Reports and other financial reports, as required by law. ...
Keoki Kauanoe - pitcher Progressive in Thurston County Here to Represent
This past Tuesday our capital city had a city council meeting concerning a no sit/lie ordinance. This criminalization of poverty is happening all over the country and I hope others will speak out against such injustice. ...
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ELECTION TIME approaches! Call for Candidates!
It’s time for you to add your skill and voice to our Executive Board!
The ReOrganization Meeting of the Washington State Progressive Caucus will occur at 2pm Sunday January 27th, 2019 in Olympia, Washington and be held concurrently online via Zoom.
Executive Board office positions being elected:
Chair
Vice Chair, Eastern Washington
Vice Chair, Western Washington
Treasurer
Secretary
At-Large: Membership & Recruitment committee chair
At-Large: IT committee chair
At-Large: Public Relations & Social Media committee chair
At-Large: Events & Fundraising committee chair
You will need to re-join the Caucus by Christmas ($25=$20 for late Jan 2019-late Jan 2020 plus $5 for prorated 2018 4th Qtr at least thirty days prior to the election) to be able to cast a vote for yoursellf. secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/waprogressives for online payment
Each of the At-Large board members will be responsible for the function listed, but will recruit and work with a committee to make the effort easier and more successful.
A separate Call To Meeting will be going out very soon with information on attending in person in Olympia, attending via Zoom and assigning your proxy if you cannot attend in any way.
Now, however, is the time to notify the voting membership* of the Washington State Progressive Caucus of your intention to seek nomination and election.
You are encouraged to send a brief candidate announcement stating why you would like to be considered and why you are willing to serve, to:
tech@waprogressives.org and waprogressives@gmail.com
Your announcement will be posted on our website and throughout our social media (Facebook, Twitter) (Calls) prior to the January 27 ReOrg meeting.
This is more than just a call for candidates, this is a call for every person who calls themselves “PROGRESSIVE” to answer. Across the country Progressives are rising up to not only combat the various “isms” spewing forth from the current administration, but also to build a better future that will truly restore the blessings of liberty to all of us, everyone.
Such a foundation of hope requires not only your vote but your active participation either on the E-Board itself or in the committees made up of small groups of dedicated citizens working together to make a Progressive Democratic 2020 and beyond a reality. But it will take more than your vote, it will take you, stepping up to run for office, or supporting that office with everything that is in you.
See at Re-Org. Together We Rise! ...