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Candidate Statements for 2021 DAVI Elections
posted by Julia Buchanan | Canada Executive Vice Chair / DPCA Voting Rep
February 15, 2021Democrats Abroad Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands
There are currently no candidates for the positions of Membership Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator. Nominations and/or appointments for these positions will take place on the floor of the online Annual General Meeting, March 20th, 1-3 pm. Please contact the Nominations and Elections Committee if you are interested.
Candidates were asked to make a short statement of interest, which follow here.
Call for Nominations Victoria 2021 Elections
posted by Julia Buchanan | Canada Executive Vice Chair / DPCA Voting Rep
January 26, 2021What a wonderful Inauguration Week we just witnessed! As we are celebrating and gearing up to strengthen our control of Congress in the 2022 election, we are also sobered by the disturbing events in the Capitol Building in early January. We are ever reminded that democracy is fragile and our work to protect and strengthen it is more important than ever, and we invite you to share in shaping the future of America.
An important next step for the Victoria Chapter is to elect our Board for the 2021-2023 term.
As the Nominations and Elections Committee, we invite you to learn about our Board positions and to consider a nomination.
Eligibility: American citizens, Age nineteen and over, Members of Democrats Abroad Canada- Victoria
Terms are approximately 2 years.
Here are some actions you can take:
- Answer this Call for Nominations!
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- The deadline for submitting a nomination is Thursday, February 11, 2021.
- Send a self nomination candidate statement to the Nominating and Elections Committee
- Nominate a fellow Democrat Abroad-Victoria member, with their permission, by sending their candidate statement to the Nominating and Elections Committee
- Candidate statements should be 300 words or less
- Tell us about your reasons for running and any applicable experience within DA or elsewhere
Check out the Officer Descriptions published on our chapter page
Check out the event posting for AGM March 20th,1-3 pm, online
- Tell us about your reasons for running and any applicable experience within DA or elsewhere
- Candidate statements should be 300 words or less
Look for other important updates: Candidate Statements published and sent out mid-February and Ballots go out in early March.
Email the Nominating and Elections Committee with any questions!
Democracy needs our time, talents, and votes!
Thank you!
The Nominations and Election Committee
Democrats Abroad Canada, Victoria
***Weekday error in this posting adjusted 2021-02-06**
Upcoming Events
Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) · 40 rsvps
Online via the Zoom platform in Victoria, BC, CanadaDA Canada Candidates' Forum--Your Opportunity to Question the Candidates
DemsAbroad Canada is electing its leadership for the 2021-23 term.
Want to know more about a candidate and their hopes, ideas, and plans for DA Canada, DemsAbroad, and getting out the vote in 2022? Want to brainstorm and give your input directly to the candidates?
The Nominations & Elections Committee is hosting two Candidates’ Forums. The sessions will take place via Zoom.
Click here for the Candidates Statements
Ballots will go out on Sunday, April 11th and must be returned by Saturday, May 1st at 2:00 PM ET.
Thank you for your interest in DA Canada and the Democratic Party!
Scroll down to RSVP for Sunday, April 11th @ 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT
CLICK HERE to RSVP for Wednesday, April 14th @ 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Best regards,
DemsAbroad Canada Nominations & Elections Committee
Larry Rousseau, Chair
Heidi Burch
Tim Ellis
Devbani Raha
Peter Tesche, Teller of Elections
John Yee, Technical AdvisorZoom access details will be provided in the RSVP confirmation email.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) · 35 rsvps
Online via the Zoom platform in Ottawa, ON, CanadaDA Canada Candidates' Forum--Your Opportunity to Question the Candidates
DemsAbroad Canada is electing its leadership for the 2021-23 term.
Want to know more about a candidate and their hopes, ideas, and plans for DA Canada, DemsAbroad, and getting out the vote in 2022? Want to brainstorm and give your input directly to the candidates?
The Nominations & Elections Committee is hosting two Candidates’ Forums. The sessions will take place via Zoom.Click here for the Candidate Statements
Ballots will go out on Sunday, April 11th and must be returned by Saturday, May 1st at 2:00 PM ET.
Thank you for your interest in DA Canada and the Democratic Party!
Scroll down to RSVP for Wednesday, April 14th @ 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
CLICK HERE to RSVP for Sunday, April 11th @ 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT
Best regards,
DemsAbroad Canada Nominations & Elections Committee
Larry Rousseau, Chair
Heidi Burch
Tim Ellis
Devbani Raha
Peter Tesche, Teller of Elections
John Yee, Technical AdvisorZoom access details will be provided in the RSVP confirmation email.