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DA Saxony August Monthly Meeting
On August 1, start the month off right by having your Sunday morning coffee or tea with DA Saxony! We will be discussing some of the big upcoming decisions at the DA global level, and you will have the opportunity to share your ideas and views with the two DPCA voting representatives from our chapter who will be voting on our behalf. Never been to a meeting before? No problem! It's a great chance to get to know our lovely chapter members and organization. RSVP to receive the log-in link.
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Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 08:00 AM through August 22, 2021 at 11am Time · 147 rsvps
August 2021 Global Meeting
Democrats Abroad will hold our follow-up August 2021 Global Meeting entirely online.
The meeting will be held across the weekend of August 21-22.Day 1 - August 21
Time - EDT Time - CET Time - HKT Time - UTC Check-in 08:00 AM 14:00 PM 20:00 PM 12:00 PM Meeting start 08:30 AM 14:30 PM 20:30 PM 12:30 PM Day 2 - August 22
Time - EDT Time - CET Time - HKT Time - UTC Check-in 08:00 AM 14:00 PM 20:00 PM 12:00 PM Meeting start 08:30 AM 14:30 PM 20:30 PM 12:30 PM Democrats Abroad Global Meetings are possible thanks to participant donations. You will be redirected to the donation page after you RSVP.
** If you are not logged into your Nation Builder account, please make sure you enter your NationBuilder email for the RSVP.
Links to the meetings will be emailed to all RSVPs during the week of August 9th. The tentative agenda is here.
Click Here to donate in support of the Global Meeting and DA's GOTV activities.
Click Here to donate to the Travel Fund for the 2022 Global Meeting.
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Monday, August 23, 2021 at 09:00 AM Time
Zoom in Washington, DCMeeting of the Environment & Climate Crisis Council Formation Crew
Next DA ECCC Formation Crew meeting will be Monday, August 23, at 9:00 AM EDT, 3:00 PM CET, and 9:00 PM CST.
We hope to finalize the ToR, hear reports from each of the Working Groups that has met in the month since our last meeting, and assign tasks related to should-have and must-have items on our startup checklist.As fire season continues to rage, Delta cases spread, and natural disasters strike many nations with brutal force, we need your help to ensure that climate and the environment remain front-and-center issues for Democrats living abroad.RSVP below for the Zoom link!
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Monday, August 23, 2021 at 07:00 PM Berlin Time · 1 rsvp
Online via Zoom in Frankfurt, GermanyAugust Chapter Meeting | Frankfurt
Please join us for our next chapter meeting on Monday, August 23, 7pm, online via Zoom.
We will discuss the Better Together: Know What to Do in 2022 through Tabling & Member Outreach and our general get out the vote (GOTV) strategy moving forward.
We hope you can join us!
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DA Germany August Online Meet and Greet
Join Kenton Barnes, DA Germany Chair, and Emily Lines, DA Germany Vice Chair, for an online "Meet and Greet" on Sunday, August 29th from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. We'll discuss our organization's structure and goals, introduce ourselves as the leaders of DA Germany, and discuss ways you can get involved as a volunteer with DA Germany and with your local chapter.
Whether you're a long-time member or completely new to DA Germany, we warmly welcome all members to join us for this afternoon event. We hope to answer any questions you may have about DA Germany, as well as foster a lively, productive discussion with each other.
To actively participate in the event, you will need a computer with an internet connection as well as a working microphone.
Please RSVP to the event if you'd like to attend. Once you have RSVP'd, you will receive the login link. We hope many of you can join us!
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Texans Abroad - Ann Richards’ Global Birthday Celebration
Ann Richards’ Global Birthday Celebration
Texas has its own “45” – and she was a force of nature! Governor Ann Richards was the last Democratic governor of the Lone Star State, larger-than-life and down-to-earth. She was a champion of women, children, people of color and working-class people. Her sharp wit was legendary.
Join Texans Abroad as we celebrate her life and legacy with a global live stream featuring Official Musician of Texas Sara Hickman, Texas Poet Laureate Emmy Pérez, Dr. Eliz Markowitz, Jana Lynne Sanchez and many more.
We will get caught up on the good, the bad, and the ugly at the 87th Texas Legislature and preview the upcoming special session on redistricting. Most importantly, you will find out how you can help prepare for the 2022 midterm elections – many hands make light work and there’s work a-plenty to break the GOP stranglehold on Texas and in D.C.
As part of the global celebration, we are asking you to show your love for Ann by submitting a photo of yourself at a local landmark – wherever in the world you are, whether it’s a far-flung village or a booming metropolis. We’ve created a birthday sign for you to download and print. All you need to do is fill in your location, snap a photo for our photo collage and submit it using this FORM or to the email address below. It’s that easy! ***Deadline: August 15.
All democracy-loving folks are welcome to attend! You don’t need to be a Texan to enjoy the show. Donations are optional, but we recommend a contribution of $20.22 to help us reach voters across the globe in the coming Midterms!
Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to be involved. You can reach us at [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TXAbroad
“I was tested by fire, and the fire lost.” – Ann Richards (1933-2006)
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Saturday, September 04, 2021 at 12:00 AM through September 05, 2021 at 12am Time · 20 rsvps
Better Together: Know What to Do in 2022
Get ready to vote from abroad and reach out to help others do the same! Together we can defend democracy in the crucial 2022 midterm elections.
On Saturday, September 4, 2021, DAG will set up tables all over Germany and reach out online to let American citizens know we are here and ready to help them stay engaged with U.S. democracy. Let’s get out there in person and on social media to find Americans to join us.
New to Democrats Abroad? Sign up to receive a reminder postcard in January 2022! One and done – you’ll be set to receive every absentee ballot for the whole calendar year, from special elections to the all-important midterms.
Already a member? Sign on to help with one of our ongoing initiatives, from coloring personal postcards to making phone calls, to joining in with Caucuses and State Teams. It’s all hands on deck to get out the vote for the high-stakes midterm elections! Sign on by contacting your chapter GOTV coordinator or by emailing [email protected]
Sign up or sign on and you qualify for our REGISTRATION PRIZE DRAW!
Collect your ticket by visiting one of our tables in a city near you.
Receive extra tickets and up your chances by making a donation or bringing a friend to join.
Democracy is not a spectator sport.
We’re better together!
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Saturday, September 04, 2021 at 11:00 AM Berlin Time
Better Together! Düsseldorf
2022 is a crucially important election year in the United States. It’s not too early to get ready to vote from abroad, and to help others do the same!On Saturday, September 4, 2021, Dems Abroad will set up tables all over Germany to let American citizens know we are here and ready to help them stay engaged with U.S. democracy.New to Democrats Abroad? Sign up to receive a reminder postcard in January 2022! One and done – you’ll be set to receive your absentee ballot(s) for the whole calendar year, from special elections to the midterms.Already a member? Sign on to help with one of our ongoing initiatives, from postcarding and phonebanking to Caucuses and State Teams. It’s all hands on deck to get out the vote for the high-stakes midterm elections!Everyone who signs up or signs on qualifies for our REGISTRATION PRIZE DRAW. You can also get a friend to become a member or make a donation to receive extra tickets and up your chances.Democracy is not a spectator sport. Let’s get out there and find Americans to join us. We’re better together! -
Saturday, September 04, 2021 at 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) · 2 rsvps
Schlosspark in Münster, GermanyMonthly Meeting + Labor Day Picnic
Join us for our first in-person meeting of 2021! We will gather to celebrate Labor Day and discuss current issues facing Democrats at the moment. We will be grilling, so we ask everyone attending to bring something to grill, drinks, and a side to share with others. We also ask everyone to do a rapid test before arrival (even those who have been vaccinated).
**The plan is currently to meet in person. However, this is subject to change depending on how the situation continues to develop. We will contact you before the event to confirm the location.
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Thursday, September 09, 2021 at 07:00 PM Berlin Time
TBD- but planning for in person in Münster, GermanyQuarterly Book Club
Book club is making a return! With residential schools suddenly making their way into mainstream media, we would like to dedicate this quarter’s book club to a book on the topic. We will be reading The Education of Augie Merasty: A Residential School Memoir. This short but hopefully insightful read will give us the change to learn more about this topic and allow us to springboard into a discussion on the US’ history with Native Americans and how this relates to the present.
**We are currently planning on meeting in person, however, this is subject to change depending on how the situation with Corona continues to develop. We will contact you before the event to confirm the location.
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Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 01:00 PM Berlin Time · 8 rsvps
Kaiserslautern Chapter After Labor Day Welcome Back Picnic
Join us for our annual Kaiserslautern Chapter After Labor Day Welcome Back Picnic on Saturday, September 11 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Please join us in welcoming new members and catching up with each other after the last year-plus without in-person events. We are so excited to see YOU and connect at our annual potluck picnic!
Please RSVP for the potluck signup and picnic address/directions.
*** We are looking forward to holding this outdoor event in compliance with all city, state and country COVID-19 protocols. Please RSVP so that we can ensure an accurate approximate guest count, should regulations change in the coming weeks. ***
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Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 03:00 PM Berlin Time · 2 rsvps
Unterbacher See, Grillplatz 1 in Düsseldorf, GermanyEnd of Summer BBQ
Join us at Grillplatz 1, Unterbacher See (Nordseite) for an afternoon of grilling and chatting! We will provide the burgers and hot dogs, you can bring a side dish or a dessert (sign up sheet will follow).New and returning members are welcome, as we celebrate our local Democrats Abroad community and the end of summer. -
Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 07:00 PM Berlin Time · 2 rsvps
Zoom - ONLINEOktoberfest Celebration: Online Wine Tasting
If beer isn’t really your thing, but you still want to participate in Oktoberfest festivities, Democrats Abroad Germany has just the thing for you: an online wine tasting!
In celebration of Oktoberfest, DA Germany will gather online on Saturday, September 25 from 7-9pm CEST for a lovely wine tasting night hosted by DA Berlin’s Aimee M. Male. To attend the event, we are requesting a €10 donation.
In order to participate in the tasting, you will need to bring your own bottle of wine. Any wine will do - so grab your favorite or try something new with some of Aimee’s suggestions:
- German Riesling (either labeled Trocken, or Kabinett Trocken; or Feinherb)
- German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
- German Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc)
- California Cabernet Sauvignon
- California Zinfandel
- California Chardonnay
About Our Wine Expert
Originally from San Francisco, Aimee has worked in the wine world for more than 20 years — from selling wines for U.S. retail stores, to making wine in the south of France and scouting new winemaking talents in Europe to bring to consumers in the United States. Currently a marketing manager and buyer for a major U.S. wine importer and a diploma candidate with the Wine & Spirits Education Trust based in London, she has made it her personal and professional goal to help wine drinkers navigate the often unnecessarily complicated world of wine, through better understanding the mechanics of taste. By learning more about how and why we taste what we do in a glass of wine, Aimee believes anyone can be a wine “expert.” She has lived in Berlin with her partner since 2006.
The tasting will be held on Zoom and we will send participants the meeting log-in information 48 hours before the event.
In case you’re interested: we’re also hosting an online beer tasting on October 2nd from 7-9pm CEST! For more information about the online beer tasting, click here.
An Oktoberfest Prize Draw will also take place throughout the two Oktoberfest events. Please check the DAG Events page for more information or contact Courtney Newman for more information.
**Please remember that Democrats Abroad may only accept donations from U.S. citizens.**
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Saturday, October 02, 2021 at 07:00 PM Berlin Time · 1 rsvp
Zoom - ONLINEOktoberfest Celebration: Online Beer Tasting
Despite Oktoberfest being cancelled again this year, Democrats Abroad Germany has just the thing for you to celebrate: an online beer tasting!
DA Germany will gather online on Saturday, October 2nd at 7pm CEST for the 13th Annual Democrats Abroad Oktoberfest Extravaganza! Instead of meeting in our usually reserved gallery seats, we will meet online from the comforts of our home for an online beer tasting.
Our online Oktoberfest ticket (€46) includes:
- 5 beers
- 1 tasting glass
- Professional moderation and guidance during the tasting in English from Vagabund Brauerei
The tasting will last approximately 1-1.5 hours. The beer and glass will be sent to you prior to the event from the tasting company. These tasting packages can only be sent to addresses in Germany and EU member states. We encourage other country committees to join in on the fun, but please note that if your shipping address is outside of Germany, ticket costs are €51 (an additional €5 is added to the ticket price to account for shipping costs).
To reserve your tickets, you must complete this registration form (Click Here to open the form). In order to receive the beer kits in time, you must RSVP by September 13, 2021. The tasting will be held on Zoom and we will send participants the meeting log-in information 48 hours before the event.
**Please remember that Democrats Abroad may only accept donations from U.S. citizens.**
In case you’re interested: we’re also hosting an online wine tasting on September 25th from 7-9pm CEST! For more information about the online wine tasting, click here.
An Oktoberfest Prize Draw will also take place throughout the two Oktoberfest events. Please check the DAG Events page for more information or contact Courtney Newman for more information.