🌟From your DAJ National Officers!
We hope you were able to enjoy the recent holiday in Japan. As we head into March, we have many upcoming events, both social and political related, which have been compiled in this newsletter. The 2025 DAJ Bylaws Committee has also been formed, the time and location for the 2025 DAJ Annual General Meeting has been sent, and updates regarding DAJ elections for 2025 will be coming soon.
Speaking of elections, there are three elections coming up on April 1st: Florida’s FL-01 and FL-06 districts will elect their new member of Congress and Wisconsin will have their spring general election. Voters in these areas, check your state rules for information on receiving and returning your ballot and check our Vote from Japan regarding sending ballots from Japan.
Finally, a call to action: the SAVE Act (H.R. 22/S.128) is expected to come up for a vote in the House this week. This bill would require a new voter registration requirement of presenting government issued ID in person, thereby disenfranchising millions of Americans. Call your representatives and senators and urge them to oppose the SAVE Act. For more information on taking action, check DA’s post Stop the SAVE Act.
💗Your Executive Committee
Anna (Chair), Eric (Vice Chair), Ryusei (Secretary), and Raymond (Treasurer)
DA Japan Events: https://www.democratsabroad.org/jp_events
Vote from Abroad https://www.votefromabroad.org
🌟DAJ and DA Asia-Pacific News and Upcoming Events
2025 DAJ Annual General Meeting
Saturday, April 19th, 2pm-5pm
Hybrid
Every year, Democrats Abroad Japan holds an Annual General Meeting (AGM) to update the nationwide membership on activities and efforts. This year’s AGM will be held on Saturday April 19th 2pm-5pm. The meeting will be held hybridly, online via Webex and in-person in Shibuya. We hope you'll be able to attend: we need at least 20 members in attendance to make quorum, and this is a great opportunity to learn more and get up-to-date.
For more details and to RSVP, check the event page.
2025 DAJ Bylaws Committee
On February 7th, the DAJ National Chair appointed and formed the 2025 DAJ Bylaws Committee. This committee has been reviewing the most recent DAJ bylaws. The draft bylaws will be available in mid-March, and revised versions before the AGM so that members can give feedback make suggestions and ask questions. Find out more HERE.
The Bylaws Committee includes 3 members, Patrick Shumaker (former DAJ Counsel), Jacob Kidd (volunteer and former DAJ Intern), and Sarajean Rossitto (DAJ DPCA Voting Representative).
Kansai Chapter: February Speakeasy in Osaka
Thursday, February 27th, 7pm
Kita Ward, Osaka
Join the Kansai Chapter at Blarney Stone in Umeda for the monthly Speakeasy.
Address: 530-0057 Osaka, Kita Ward, Sonezaki, 2 Chome−10−15 曽根崎センタービル 6F
Come with friends or make new ones!
RSVP here
Get To Know the Elected Positions in DAJ
Saturday, March 1st, 11am-12pm
Virtual
With elections coming up for the next round of officers in Democrats Abroad Japan for the 2025-2027 term, join us Saturday morning as we explain the different elected positions and their roles in the organization. Whether you're a new or long-time member, if you may be considering becoming more active in DAJ, come to learn more and ask any questions you may have.
RSVP here
DAJ Supports Women’s March Tokyo 2025
Saturday, March 8th, 1pm
Shibuya
Democrats Abroad Japan will join the Annual Women’s March Tokyo on March 8th. We will meet around 12:45pm near the Women’s March meeting spot. We will also organize a pre-march brunch at 11:15am in the area.
Register here to get details about the brunch and March.
Also check the event page for more information.
Please note: DAJ is NOT organizing the march but is supporting Women’s March Tokyo.
Equal Rights Amendment: Discussion & Action
Tuesday, March 11th, 8pm-9pm
Virtual
On January 17th, Former President Biden declared the 28th Amendment, also known as the Equal Rights Amendment, as “the law of the land”. Now, with this current administration, how do we defend it and stand up for equal rights for all? Join DA Japan and DA Republic of Korea for an evening of discussing about and taking action in support of the Equal Rights Amendment.
RSVP here
Kanto Chapter March Speakeasy
Thursday, March 13th, 7:30pm
Aldgate Pub, Center Gai, Shibuya
Enjoy good company and conversation, have a drink, learn more about Democrats Abroad Japan, talk politics, elections, or not! Bring your friends, whether or not they're DA members. All are welcome!
RSVP here
DAJ Kanto Action Meeting
Friday, March 14th, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Freeman Cafe, Shibuya
Join DAJ Kanto at Freeman Cafe in Shibuya to take action around specific issues. Updates around issues and schedule to come.
Check the event page
Asia Pacific Action hour
Sunday, March 16th, 4pm
Virtual
Join DA members in the Asia Pacific Region for an hour of community building and action around specific issues.
RSVP here
Tokai Pub Night, Spring 2025
Saturday, March 22nd, 3pm
Kita Ward, Nagoya
Join DAJ Tokai for a relaxed afternoon to catch up over some good drinks and conversation at Brewpub Ozone. It'll be a great chance to unwind, chat, and share notes for 2025. Feel free to bring a friend.
Brewpub Ozone is a short walk from Ozone Station. Check their website for more information.
Contact Eric Gondree at [email protected] to RSVP.
Event page here
Vote From Japan
Attention members from Florida, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia: you have elections coming up this year. Check your state rules for deadlines; they may be approaching fast. You can register and request your ballot using our online tool VotefromAbroad.org. Also check out our Vote from Japan page for more details regarding voting from Japan specifically.
🌟DA Global News and Upcoming Events
Live Voter Help
Various Times
Japan Friendly Time: Sunday, March 2nd 5pm - 6pm JST
Need help to request your 2025 overseas ballot? Get 1-on-1 help via zoom with a trained voter assistance. Access the sessions or request an appointment here
Activism from Abroad: Dems Doing Something
Saturday, March 8th, 7pm-8pm JST
Virtual
This one-hour session will include what, why, and how to contact your House rep and your Senators, what the immediate issues are, and more actions you can take as we enter the Opposition Marathon against MAGA madness. Come join us, and bring a friend!
RSVP here
DA Global Annual General Meeting
Save the date: June 6th-8th
Hybrid: In Washington, D.C. and online
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