Washington State Democratic Party Caucus and Convention Training

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Washington State Democratic Party Caucus and Convention Training Video Jaxon Ravens – Executive Director

Washington State Democratic Party Caucus and Convention Training Video Jaxon Ravens – Executive Director

Video Outline 1. The Goal of Caucuses and Conventions 2. The Caucus and Convention

Video Outline 1. The Goal of Caucuses and Conventions 2. The Caucus and Convention Cycle 3. Definitions 4. Timeline 5. Materials 6. Changes Since 2008

The Goal of Caucuses and Conventions 1. Allocate and Elect Delegates and Alternates 2.

The Goal of Caucuses and Conventions 1. Allocate and Elect Delegates and Alternates 2. Build and Mobilize the Democratic Party for the 2012 Elections. 3. Introduce Resolutions from Democrats from across the State. 4. To conduct highly organized, competent, calm and friendly caucuses and conventions.

Delegates and Alternates 121 Delegates and 9 Alternates Ø 69 Delegates Congressional District Caucuses

Delegates and Alternates 121 Delegates and 9 Alternates Ø 69 Delegates Congressional District Caucuses – 5/20 +69 Ø 13 Pledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials (PLEO’s) State Convention – SCC LD – 6/3 +13 Ø 23 At-Large Delegates and 9 Alternates State Convention – SCC LD – 6/3 Ø 16 Unpledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials +23 +16 =121

Definitions • Jurisdictions • Caucus Jurisdiction Coordinator (CJC) • Area Caucuses • Area Caucus

Definitions • Jurisdictions • Caucus Jurisdiction Coordinator (CJC) • Area Caucuses • Area Caucus Coordinator (ACC) • Precinct Caucuses • Precinct Caucus Chairs (PCC) • Precinct Committee Officers (PCO) • Packets and Envelopes

Timeline • Assign a Caucus Jurisdiction Coordinator • NOW! • Identify Precinct Caucus Locations

Timeline • Assign a Caucus Jurisdiction Coordinator • NOW! • Identify Precinct Caucus Locations • SPI Letter • Insurance • Accessible • Find Area Caucus Coordinators • NOW! • Share your Information with the State Party • Precinct Caucuses – Sunday, April 15, 2012 – 1: 00 pm

Materials • Emails to County and Legislative District Chairs • Packet and Information for

Materials • Emails to County and Legislative District Chairs • Packet and Information for CJCs • Packet and Information for ACCs • Packet and Information for PCCs

Materials Precinct Caucus Envelopes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Information

Materials Precinct Caucus Envelopes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Information for the Precinct Caucus Chair Precinct Caucus Agenda Sign-in Sheets Donation Envelopes Delegate Allocation Worksheet and Chart Certificates of Election Surrogate Affidavit Forms Declaration of Candidacy Forms PCO Form

Changes Since 2008 ü Day of Registration ü No Proxy Voting ü No Congressional

Changes Since 2008 ü Day of Registration ü No Proxy Voting ü No Congressional District Alternates ü Selection of PLEOs and At-Large Delegates and Alternates ü Resolutions not Necessary in Precinct Caucus Minutes

Closing Remarks THANK YOU (206) 583 -0664 Jaxon Ravens jaxon@wa-democrats. org Greg Haffner greg@wa-democrats.

Closing Remarks THANK YOU (206) 583 -0664 Jaxon Ravens jaxon@wa-democrats. org Greg Haffner greg@wa-democrats. org