November News and Winter Events


The DA Frankfurt Chapter provides a space for you to meet with your compatriots to discuss and debate the issues of the day, and to volunteer to help elect Democrats to change our country for the better. 

Join us! 

Upcoming Events:  

17th November: Black Caucus Brunch
21st November: Chapter Meeting – Impeachment Debate
12th December: Holiday Celebration
16th January 2020: Chapter Meeting – 2020 Strategy
24th-26th January 2020: DA Germany Annual General Meeting (AGM) 

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Black Caucus Brunch Sunday November 17th

10-14:00, Depot 1899, Textorstrasse 33, 60594 Frankfurt

Join Germany's Black Caucus for its inaugural Sunday brunch. This event is open to everyone. We’ll eat, drink, discuss and plan for the 2020 elections. Brunch will be a breakfast buffet and will cost 16.90€ per person. Children aged 5 and under eat for free, and children 6-11 years old are half price.

An RSVP would be appreciated. Next Brunch: December 15th

Frankfurt Chapter Meeting: Thursday, November 21st 

 Impeachment: Pro and Con, a Membership Discussion: Impeachment proceedings are heating up! Join us at our next chapter meeting, where we’ll start with a quick update of what’s happening.

Share your thoughts in a lively and cordial debate about why impeachment is a good or bad idea. And also catch up on Frankfurt Chapter news and business. Whatever happens in the next several days, we’ll have a lot to talk about. Come with your opinion.

Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: SPD Haus 
Fischerfeldstraße 7-11
60311 Frankfurt

Get social!   Meet us at 5:30pm for dinner before the meeting and/or drinks after the meeting. Getting there at 6:00pm still gives you time to order a delicious meal before heading to the SPD Haus.

Time: 5:30pm
Location: Moloko 
Kurt-Schumacher-Strasse 1
60311 Frankfurt
Corner of Schöne Aussicht and Alte Brücke (5-minute walk to SPD Haus)

Holiday Social: Celebrate Democracy with Us!  December 12th

 

 

Time: 6pm - 10pm

Location:  A member’s home; RSVP for address information

Eat, drink and be merry as we close out the year at our first annual holiday celebration and look forward to wins in 2020.  Relax in an informal and family friendly setting at a member’s home, conveniently located near Holzhausen Park. Come when you can and stay as long as you like until 10pm.

Feel free to bring a dish or snacks to share. For directions, please RSVP to [email protected].

January 2020 Chapter Meeting: January 16th

Time: 7pm- 9pm
Location: SPD Haus 
Fischerfeldstraße 7-11
60311 Frankfurt

We’ll start the year with a bit more business, discussing the state of our chapter, our 2020 strategy and budget. Our guest for the evening is Ron Schlundt, DAG Treasurer and long-time member. Now’s the time to find out everything you ever wanted to know about what happens to your donations (thank you), and the best way to support the candidate(s) of your choice.

DA Germany Annual Meeting: January 24-26, 2020, Munich

Since 2020 is Presidential election year, it will be a critical time for our Get out the Vote effort, and we need all hands on deck!  Please join us at the DA Germany Annual Germany Meeting and contribute to our plans for 2020.   Stipends and home-stays are available for those that may need support. Visit our web page for more information and to register.

Get Involved with DAG Frankfurt!

There is a lot to do, and you can make a difference in many ways – large or small – to help Democrats win the Presidential, Congressional, and state elections in 2020. Come to a meeting and/or become a volunteer, or contact Barb Chap, Chapter Chair, directly if you have an idea, want to learn more about the Frankfurt Chapter, or be part of the Frankfurt organizational team: [email protected]

 

Thank you for reading, and we hope to see you soon.