Happy Spring! We are blessed to live in a country with such proximity to nature. If you are looking for snow you can still find it in the mountains & forests. Enjoy the spring break regardless of your destination, at home or abroad!
On Wednesday, March 27, at 19:00, please Zoom into our Annual General Meeting:
Join via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82062204831?pwd=bnpHMzlSYTB2bjVjeHFlUXVzalVTUT09
Meeting ID: 820 6220 4831
Passcode: 228662
Or come in person:
EVENTS:
DAN Annual General Meeting (AGM):
Democrats Abroad Norway will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 27, at 7 pm. online and in person.
Location: Deichman Bjørvika
Anne-Cath, Vestlys plass 1, 0150
Nøklevann room, lower level.
If you haven’t done so yet, RSVP for the Annual General Meeting: https://www.democratsabroad.org/chrisskovcocom/dan_2024_agm
- The minutes for the 2023 AGM can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ea5857IevMo9WNsrm6n-qalsv-_71ooF/edit#heading=h.ahey6nipm7ja
Agenda for the 2024 AGM:
- Approve 2023 AGM minutes
- Review DAN activities in 2023 thru March 2024
- Present the Treasurer’ Report
- Present ongoing plans for 2024, emphasizing getting out the vote (GOTV) for the presidential and congressional elections.
- Call for Volunteers
- What can we do to help Get out the Vote – Ideas/suggestions?
- Ideas for events
- Questions & comments from members
There will be no changes in the DAN Bylaws in 2024. Elections for new Executive Committee members will be held in 2025.
Upcoming TAX Seminar: There has been a large interest among DAN members in the DA tax seminars.
We are having a Tax Information Event on April 11th at Deichman Bjørvika Library Anne-Cath Vestlys plass 1, 0150 Oslo in the Disen room on the 4th floor.
We are pleased to have tax expert, Simona Vasile as our main speaker. She is the Tax & Legal Partner and the Head of Technology & Innovation for KPMG Law in Norway. Simona is an engaging speaker and global citizen, having lived in the US, UK, India, and Romania. Simona is often a guest speaker and she hosts Humans & Technology – The Art of the Possible. On April 11th she will cover reporting requirements, double taxation, streamlined filing, FBAR, retirement, gift tax, and other issues of concern to members. There will be ample time to ask questions. The meeting will also be online, the link will follow upon registration.
The RSVP & tickets can be found here: https://www.democratsabroad.org/chrisskovcocom/no_2024_us_tax_seminar
Global Event: Your Tough Questions - Part of the Saving Our Democracy Series Thursday, April 04, 2024, at 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Andrew Spannaus, a journalist and political analyst, will answer your questions about Biden-Harris, the current political situation, and more.
This event will be an interactive session where you can ask unfiltered and unmediated questions.
We hope you will join us for this one-of-a-kind event. RSVP today here: https://www.democratsabroad.org/your_tough_questions
DA Question of the Week: We want to know what you think. What are the reasons you are going to vote this year: https://www.menti.com/al9pmfi6c5bd
Upcoming Pub Nights in Oslo
Join us for a Pint & Politics.
Brygg
Storgata 7, 0155, Oslo, at 19:00
April 16th
Results of the Global Presidential Primary:
Biden: 81.14%
Williamson: 6.68%
Uncommitted:13.18%
Our results were also reported on CNN.
DA will have 21 Delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on 19-22 August. 13 are elected + 1 alternate. We have 8 members of the DNC that are part of our delegation already. Any member can run for a delegate position. All delegates pay their costs, including travel & hotel stay. You can find more info here: www.democratsabroad.org/gpp_delegate_information
Registered voters living abroad can vote in federal elections in states where they are registered and down-ballot in 32 states. There are still primaries in many states. Find your state’s listing, voting rules, and primary dates at: https://www.fvap.gov/guide/appendix/state-elections
Not yet applied for an absentee ballot? Go to: www.votefromabroad.org
If you have any questions or concerns contact [email protected]
DA Norway
https://www.democratsabroad.org