At this month's DA Germany ExCom meeting, leadership voted with overwhelming support for our name change from "Hamburg Chapter" to "Hamburg and Northern Germany Chapter." This new name, which took effect on October 18th, better reflects the broad geographic region we represent, including the German states of Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Bremen, the northernmost part of Lower Saxony (Lüneburger Heide), and the westernmost part of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. We hope the name change will be more welcoming and inclusive as new members sign up. We are especially hoping to start precincts in Lüneburg and Kiel. In addition to the new name, we have a new eastern border: We will soon be welcoming Americans from parts of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with the zipcode (Postleitzahl) beginning with 19 to our chapter.

WELCOME TO DEMOCRATS ABROAD HAMBURG!

DAG Hamburg Chapter serves Hamburg, Bremen, Schleswig-Holstein, and portions of the German states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (PLZ 19) and Niedersachsen (PLZ 26-29, excluding the city of Celle and surrounding Landkreis). Nested under the main chair in Hamburg are three precincts: Bremen, Lübeck, and Flensburg. These precincts are headed by Precinct Captains who act as local coordinators and organizers for their geographical region. Future chapter development seeks to build up the Democratic American community in Lüneburg, Schwerin, and Kiel. Through monthly meetings and regular social and practical events, we work to "Get Out The Vote," keep Americans informed about and involved in politics back home, and offer a home away from home for Americans living abroad.

Yours in Friendship,
Candice Newton
DAG Hamburg Chapter Chair
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@demsabroadhh