The Kaiserslautern chapter of the Democrats Abroad celebrates its 35 year anniversary! Time to look back on the work of the organization, the efforts to register Americans abroad, the current political climate and to discuss what is planned for the next 35 years! Our director Dr. Sirakov will talk about this and more with Candice Kerestan, the Democrats Abroad Germany Chair and Ron Schlundt, Treasurer of Democrats Abroad Germany and also the founder of the Kaiserslautern chapter. There will also be information availabe on how to register to vote, merchandise, and much more!

This event will be held in English. There will be a reception after the panel discussion.

Please register via email at info@atlantische-akademie.de or phone (0631-366100).

Link to the event on the Atlantische Akademie website.

Democrats Abroad Berlin will be hosting the first ever "Turkey Trot" on Tempelhofer Feld this year on Saturday, November 23rd starting at 10:30am.

Come out and 'trot' for a good cause, as all the proceeds will go towards registering U.S. voters for the 2020 election!

You can run one or two laps (6K or 12K) and we will be informally timing the race. The event is open to all ages and abilities, and every registered participant gets a prize!

Run off those winter blues, start an all-American classic here in Berlin, and most importantly, ensure that Democrats Abroad Berlin is financially ready to turn out the votes of the tens of thousands of US citizens living in Berlin.

Turkey Trot Registration

To run, there are two donation levels:

• Run for 2020 (20€)
  • One entry for the Turkey Trot,
  • and a participation prize
• Get rid of '45' (45€)
  • One entry for the Turkey Trot,
  • a participation prize,
  • and one entry to de(S)ide Thanksgiving dinner (more details TBA)

Please note, your participation is secured only after completing registration on this page and your donation is received.

If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, we appreciate your support for this and future events. Please note, as an official part of the Democratic party, the U.S. Federal Election Commission prohibits us from accepting any funds from foreign nationals.

Acct Name: Democrats Abroad Germany
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SWIFT-BIC: MALADE51KLK
Note (Verwendungszweck): Turkey Trot

You can help out by sharing this event with your American friends and acquaintances in Berlin! As always, we welcome new faces, even if you've never attended a meeting or an event before.

This year, with respect for Indigenous Peoples, we are celebrating Friendsgiving, a new American tradition focused on friendship and gratitude. DA Zurich will provide the main entree (vegan and traditional) and the drinks - you bring a side dish or a dessert to share!

Spouses/Partners, non-Americans, and children are welcome! Please sign up and indicate what side dish or dessert you will bring when you confirm your payment. We look forward to spending time with you during this season of reflection and gratitude.

Pricing:

• Turkey entree (adult): CHF 25
• Turkey entree (child, age 6-12): CHF 15
• Vegan entree (adult): CHF 18
• Vegan entree (child, age 6-12): CHF 9
• Children under 6: Free
• Optional additional donation: CHF 10 per US citizen (aged 18+)

We have room for 50 guests and tickets are first come, first served, so buy soon!

Tickets can be purchased at our Eventzilla page. In addition to submitting proof of payment via email, please indicate your potluck contribution as well.

Overview of Membership Management, Email Administration, and WebPosting for Admins, plus other shared systems

All countries' admins are welcome!

Get your questions answered, and learn more about using country-shared resources in Google Suite: Drive, Calendar, and more.

This session is scheduled for Germany admins, but other countries' admins are welcome.

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Join Democrats Abroad Philippines on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 28, 2019 from 9am-12nn at the Bureau of Immigration Detention Center in Lower Bicutan, Taguig City.

We’ll visit American detainees. And if the Warden consents in advance, bring them supplies like food, reading materials and other necessities (Wardens often serve for just a year or so).

We usually meet at Urdaneta Village, Makati City at 9am to depart for the Bicutan Immigration Detention Center in Taguig City and should be back at Urdaneta around noon.

We’ve continued to provide support for a few incarcerated Americans, with former Chair John Boyd and Member David Kuchenbecker making regular visits with logistical support from Chair Lisa Pagkalinawan. Thanks David for your efforts to compile a list of detainees and offer assistance!

Here’s a thank you letter from a former detainee: 

Thank you for coming to visit us at Bicutan Detention Center. I was unjustly held there for two and half months and I am grateful for your visits. The washcloths that you provide me helped me to keep clean, which is a dauntingly difficult task when imprisoned. Most importantly, was the fact that you visited. It gave us hope knowing that there was somebody out there.

Please RSVP by calling 0917.892.2989 or emailing da-ph@democratsabroad.org by 3pm Monday November 18, 2019 so we may arrange transportation.

If you are not yet a member of Democrats Abroad, you can become one by signing up for free at DemocratsAbroad.org. Visit Democrats Abroad Philippines homepage, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.

Democrat Abroad, musician, and pop-up chef par excellence Dan Nicholas (organizer of the weekly jazz sessions at Pavlov) will serve up turkey and all the trimmings for DA members and guests. And it’s all a FUNdraiser for DA!

Adults: €25
Under 16: €20
Drinks: cash bar
Doors open 18:00, Dinner 18:30
RSVP required: chair@democratsabroad.nl

Come enjoy this truly American meal with other Americans! This social event is open to all our members, Americans and accompanying guests.  We welcome you all to come with a prepared side dish to be shared with fellow Americans in the region (sorry no cooking facilities available on-site).

Democrats Abroad will be providing the main dish, a turkey of course! But each participant is expected to bring a salad, vegetable or dessert for the event. Due to the space of the church hall, we will limit the number of RSVP's to 35 people.
More details will come as we get closer to the date. The entry fee is that you don’t come empty-handed.

Parking: Palais de la Méditerranée or Grimaldi
Public Transport: several bus stops in walking distance: Grimaldi, Congrès-Joffre, Congrès-Promenade

Are you hungry for change, and some turkey and stuffing? We've got you covered!

We’re looking forward to breaking bread together and giving thanks that 2020 is just around the corner. Add our Thanksgiving celebration to your calendar and start thinking of what you’d like to bring. RSVP for further information.