DemsAbroad Canada is electing its leadership for the 2021-23 term

Want to know more about a candidate and their hopes, ideas, and plans for DA Canada, DemsAbroad, and getting out the vote in 2022? Want to brainstorm and give your input directly to the candidates?

The Nominations & Elections Committee is hosting two Candidates’ Forums. The sessions will take place via Zoom.

Session #1: Sunday, April 11th  4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT [CLICK HERE to RSVP]

Session #2: Wednesday, April 14th 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT [CLICK HERE to RSVP]

Click here for the Candidate Statements

Ballots will go out on Sunday, April 11th and must be returned by Saturday, May 1st at 2:00 PM ET.

Thank you for your interest in DA Canada and the Democratic Party!

Best regards,
DemsAbroad Canada Nominations & Elections Committee

Larry Rousseau, Chair
Heidi Burch
Tim Ellis
Devbani Raha
Peter Tesche, Teller of Elections
John Yee, Technical Advisor

Democrats Abroad Canada
Notice of 2020 Annual General Meeting

The DA Canada Annual General Meeting and Elections are upon us!

Join us at 2:00 PM EDT on Sunday, May 2, 2021 for the Democrats Abroad Canada AGM. We will be meeting online this year to celebrate the accomplishments of DemsAbroad Canada volunteers in 2020, announcing the results of our 2021-23 Board elections, and taking nominations from the floor for open positions, if any occur.

Please CLICK HERE to view the Candidate Statements for the various Board member positions we will be electing.

We don’t anticipate accepting nominations from the floor during the virtual AGM as there are no open positions at this time. 

This year, voting will be taking place electronically, and the Nominations and Elections

Committee will circulate ballots in advance of the AGM. Keep an eye out in your email for your Ballot, which will be sent out by April 11, 2021.

Looking forward to seeing you at the AGM! And please be sure to vote when you receive your ballot.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE AGM

Best regards,

DemsAbroad Canada Nominations & Elections Committee

Larry Rousseau, Chair
Heidi Burch
Tim Ellis
Devbani Raha
Peter Tesche, Teller of Elections
John Yee, Technical Advisor

NOTICE OF 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SATURDAY, May 1, 2021
1:00 PM CT on WebEx

The Board of Democrats Abroad Canada – Winnipeg
invites you to attend your Annual General Meeting

The Winnipeg Chapter is in the stage of reformation, and the AGM is an opportunity for members from across Manitoba to come together to discuss plans for chapter sustainability, and for a report on the activities of Manitoba members for the 2020 election.

During the AGM, elections for the chapter leadership for the 2021-23 term will take place.

A Call for Nominations was distributed to the members on Mar. 14th and you can access Candidate Statements by clicking here.

Some offices did not receive nominations, which will be open for nominations from the floor during the AGM. We’re hopeful there are a few people in the chapter who are interested in working with fellow Americans to engage the Manitoba members and prepare for the mid-term elections. Leaders can be anywhere in Manitoba. You are not expected to know the inner-workings of DemsAbroad to be a chapter leader, and you’ll have the support of other chapters, and DemsAbroad Canada. Only members present in the AGM will be able to vote for any nominations from the floor. Ballots will be distributed on April 10th. If you are interested in an office without a declared candidate please send an email to the Nominations & Elections Committee prior to May 1st.

Democratically yours,

DemsAbroad Canada - Winnipeg
Nominations & Elections Committee

Ed Ungar, Chair
Julie Buchanan
Steve Nardi, Teller of Elections

CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE AGM

Democrats Abroad Canada invites you to
nominate candidates for positions without nominees for the
2021 – 2023 Board of Directors

March 26, 2021

As announced earlier, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) where we will hold the election of our Democrats Abroad Canada officers and board members will take place Sunday, May 2, 2021.

Your online ballots will be emailed to you on April 11, 2021, with instructions on how to complete and submit the ballot by May 1, 2021.

On March 3, the Nominations & Elections Committee sent out a request for nominations for the 2021 - 2023 Board of Directions. At this time, the Nominations & Elections Committee is re-opening nominations for the following offices that currently have no nominees:

• Country Chair

• Executive Vice Chair (see note below)

• IT Manager

• Programs and Events Manager

Note: The Executive Vice Chair elected shall be a member who is of differing gender to the Chair, as per the by-laws of Democrats Abroad & Democrats Abroad Canada, and the rules of the Democratic National
Committee (DNC).

The Nominations & Elections Committee is re-opening nominations only for the four offices listed above which are currently without a nominee. We will not be accepting nominations for any other positions.

Per the DACA Bylaws, individuals elected to one of the above positions will also be considered elected as a DPCA Voting Representative.

CLICK HERE FOR OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Nominations re-open with this mailing and will close at 12:00 NOON (ET) on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

You have 3 options for submitting a nomination.
● Complete the online nomination form by clicking here
● Submit a nomination via email
● Submit a nomination via Canada Post

Submissions via email may be sent to [email protected] You can also mail your nomination(s) to:  DACA Nominations, c/o H Burch, 6258 Lavery Court, Mississauga, ON L5N 3G2. Postal submissions must be received by 12:00 Noon ET, Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

If nominating for Chair or Executive Vice Chair, please indicate if the nominee is male, female, or non-binary.

An accompanying 300-word (maximum) statement supporting your nominee, or yourself if you are self-nominating, is requested.  It needs to describe skills and experience pertinent to the position (or office) for which you or your nominee is running. A nominee must be a Democrats Abroad Canada member, a US citizen, a resident within the boundaries of Democrats Abroad Canada, and willing and able to handle duties while adhering to the principles of the Democratic Party of the United States. A nominee must give their consent to stand for election.

We greatly appreciate your assistance and look forward to receiving your nominations.

CLICK HERE to complete a Nomination form

Best regards,

DemsAbroad Canada Nominations & Elections Committee
Larry Rousseau, Chair
Heidi Burch
Tim Ellis
Devbani Raha
Peter Tesche, Teller of Elections
John Yee, Technical Advisor

NOTICE OF 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021
7:00 PM ET on WebEx

The Board of Democrats Abroad Canada - London
invites you to attend your Annual General Meeting

The London Chapter AGM is an opportunity for local members to come together to discuss plans for chapter sustainability, and for a report on the activities in the London area for the 2020 election.

During the AGM, elections for the chapter leadership for the 2021-23 term will take place.

A Call for Nominations was distributed to the members on Mar. 5^th and you can access Candidate Statements by clicking here.

Several offices did not receive nominations, which will be open for nominations from the floor during the AGM. Only members present in the AGM will be able to vote for any nominations from the floor. Ballots will be distributed on March 31st. If you are interested in an office without a declared candidate please send an email to the Nominations & Elections Committee prior to April 10th.

There are several hundred members in the chapter, with many opportunities for engagement. Please consider a spot on the chapter leadership.

Democratically yours,

DemsAbroad Canada - London
Nominations & Elections Committee

Marnelle Dragila, Chair
Steve Nardi
Julie Buchanan, Teller of Elections

CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE AGM

The attack on the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6^th reminded us that democracy is fragile and our work to protect and strengthen it is more important than ever, and we invite you to share in shaping the future of America. 

An important next step for the Winnipeg Chapter is to
elect our Board for the 2021-2023 term.

We are very grateful to Ben Miller for his leadership and efforts in 2020, motivating members of the Winnipeg Chapter to engage in several of Canada’s get out the vote initiatives, with the support of DR. MJ Willard. They were able to engage with many members to assist in delivering a record voter turnout from Americans living in Canada.

But DemsAbroad Canada is at a decision point of whether or not the Winnipeg chapter, which has several hundred members, can continue to be an ongoing entity…we need your help!

You may serve a leadership role from anywhere in the chapter, which is much larger than its name implies. Whether you live in Winnipeg, Brandon, Flin Flon, or anywhere in Manitoba, there’s a spot for you. As the Nominations and Elections Committee, we invite you to learn about the Board positions, and to consider a nomination.

You do not need to know the ins and outs of Democrats Abroad to be in chapter leadership. We’re a 100% volunteer organization - everyone in elected office at the chapter and national levels is continuously learning new things about the organization. Plus you’ll have support from the Canada country committee and thirteen other chapters so you’re not operating on your own.

Eligibility: American citizens residing in Canada, legal voting age, a member in good standing of the Democrats Abroad Canada – Winnipeg chapter, and willing and able to handle the duties while adhering to the principles of the Democratic Party of the United States.

Terms are two (2) years. As a Board member you will be expected to actively participate in the management of the Chapter, including attendance at monthly board meetings, either in-person or virtually.

Please refer to the Democrats Abroad Canada Bylaws for more details.

Here are actions you can take:

• Learn about the Officer positions
  • The chapter is seeking to elect the following positions. CLICK HERE for a brief overview of each position.
    • Chair
    • Vice Chair
    • Secretary
    • Treasurer
    • Member-at-Large (3 positions)
      
      
• Attend the Candidate Information Session
  • Join DemsAbroad Canada leaders for an informational Q&A session for members to learn about what’s involved. Thursday, Mar. 25, 2021 7:00 PM CT on WebEx      CLICK HERE TO RSVP for access details
    
    
• Complete the Nomination & Candidate Statement form

• • The deadline for submitting a nomination is 11:59 PM ET Monday, March 29, 2021.
    
    
  • Nominate yourself, or a fellow Democrats Abroad - Winnipeg member, with their permission, by completing the Nomination form at this link.
    • Include a Candidate Statement of 300 words or less. Tell us about your reasons for running and any applicable experience within Democrats Abroad or elsewhere. Include social media handles.
    • Alternatively, you may send a written Candidate Nomination through postal mail. You must include
      • Your name, email address & phone number
      • Name & contact details of the member being nominated, and the office being nominated for. Consent must be received by the member if nominating someone other than yourself.
      • Candidate Statement
      • Send to          DemsAbroad Winnipeg Nominations
                              c/o S Nardi
                              1153 Mirada Pl
                              Mississauga, ON L5H 3B6
      • Nomination forms mailed must be received by 11:59 PM ET Monday, Mar. 29, 2021.

Look for important updates in the future. The AGM Notice and Candidate Statements will be published Apr. 1^st and the ballot will be distributed on Apr. 10^th.

Email the Nominating and Elections Committee with any questions!

Democracy needs our time, talents, and votes! 

Thank you!

The Nominations and Election Committee
Democrats Abroad Canada – Winnipeg Chapter

Ed Ungar, Chair
Julie Buchanan
Steve Nardi, Teller of Elections

On Feb. 28, 2021, a duly-noticed Special Meeting was held to announce the results of the ballot distributed to members on Jan. 28, 2021. Per the report submitted by Julie Buchanan, Teller of Elections, the results are:

Question #1: Should the proposed revisions to the Democrats Abroad Canada Bylaws submitted to the membership on January 28, 2021, be adopted?

Yes: 226
No: 6

The question, requiring two-thirds votes cast for approval, passes.

CLICK HERE for the approved Bylaws

Question #2: Per DACA Bylaws, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held by March 31st each year. To enable the Canada Nominations & Elections Committee the prescribed time to conduct the Canada elections based on the results announced at the Special Members Meeting on Feb. 28, 2021, should the date for the AGM be deferred to May 2, 2021?

Yes: 215
No: 17

The question, requiring two-thirds votes cast for approval, passes.

CLICK HERE for the detailed Teller of Elections report

NOTICE OF 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021
2:00 PM ET on WebEx

The Board of Democrats Abroad Canada - Windsor
invites you to attend your Annual General Meeting

The Windsor Chapter is in the stage of reformation, and the AGM is an opportunity for local members to come together to discuss plans for chapter sustainability, and for a report on the activities in the Windsor area for the 2020 election.

During the AGM, elections for the chapter leadership for the 2021-23 term will take place.

A Call for Nominations was distributed to the members on Feb. 10th and you can access Candidate Statements by clicking here.

Some offices did not receive nominations, which will be open for nominations from the floor during the AGM. Only members present in the AGM will be able to vote for any nominations from the floor. Ballots will be distributed on March 20th. If you are interested in an office without a declared candidate please send an email to the Nominations & Elections Committee prior to April 10th.

Democratically yours,

DemsAbroad Canada - Niagara Region
Nominations & Elections Committee

Marnelle Dragila, Chair
Randi Weitzner
Steve Nardi, Teller of Elections

CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE AGM & WEBEX DETAILS

The attack on the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6^th reminded us that democracy is fragile and our work to protect and strengthen it is more important than ever, and we invite you to share in shaping the future of America. 

An important next step for the London Chapter is to
elect our Board for the 2021-2023 term.

You may serve a leadership role from anywhere in the chapter, whether you live in London, Stratford, Port Stanley, or anywhere in the surrounding areas. As the Nominations and Elections Committee, we invite you to learn about the Board positions, and to consider a nomination.

Eligibility: American citizens residing in Canada, legal voting age, a member in good standing of the Democrats Abroad Canada – London chapter, and willing and able to handle the duties while adhering to the principles of the Democratic Party of the United States.

Terms are two (2) years. As a Board member you will be expected to actively participate in the management of the Chapter, including attendance at monthly board meetings, either in-person or virtually. A Board member who has served two consecutive terms in the same office may only be nominated for a third term from the floor during the AGM by the members present, should no other candidate be nominated for that office. Please refer to the Democrats Abroad Canada Bylaws for more details.

Here are actions you can take:

• Learn about the Officer positions
  • The chapter is seeking to elect the following positions. CLICK HERE for a brief overview of each position.
    • Chair
    • Vice Chair
    • Secretary
    • Treasurer
    • Member-at-Large (3 positions)
      
      
• Attend the Candidate Information Session
  • Join Chapter leaders for an informational Q&A session for members to learn about what’s involved. Sunday, Mar 14, 2021 2:00 PM ET on WebEx      CLICK HERE TO RSVP for access details
    
    
• Complete the Nomination & Candidate Statement form

• • The deadline for submitting a nomination is 11:59 PM ET Friday, March 19, 2021.
    
    
  • Nominate yourself, or a fellow Democrats Abroad - London member, with their permission, by completing the Nomination form at this link.
    • Include a Candidate Statement of 300 words or less. Tell us about your reasons for running and any applicable experience within Democrats Abroad or elsewhere. Include social media handles.
    • Alternatively, you may send a written Candidate Nomination through postal mail. You must include
      • Your name, email address & phone number
      • Name & contact details of the member being nominated, and the office being nominated for. Consent must be received by the member if nominating someone other than yourself.
      • Candidate Statement
      • Send to          DemsAbroad London Nominations
                              c/o S Nardi
                              1153 Mirada Pl
                              Mississauga, ON L5H 3B6
      • Nomination forms mailed must be received by 11:59 PM ET Friday, Mar. 19, 2021.

Look for important updates in the future. The AGM Notice and Candidate Statements will be published Mar. 21^st and the ballot will be distributed on Apr. 6^th.

Email the Nominations and Elections Committee with any questions!

Democracy needs our time, talents, and votes! 

Thank you!

The Nominations and Elections Committee
Democrats Abroad Canada, London

Marnelle Dragila, Chair
Steve Nardi
Julie Buchanan, Teller of Elections

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) where we will hold the election of our Democrats Abroad Canada officers and board members will take place Sunday, May 2, 2021.

Your online ballots will be emailed to you on April 11, 2021, with instructions on how to complete and submit the ballot by May 1, 2021.

The DemsAbroad Canada Nominations & Elections Committee is seeking nominations for the following offices: The Executive Committee consisting of Country Chair, Executive Vice Chair, two (2) Vice Chairs, Secretary, Treasurer, and Counsel. Completing the board is Membership Secretary, IT Manager, Volunteer Manager, and Programs and Events Manager. The Executive Vice Chair elected shall be a member who is of differing gender to the Chair, as per the by-laws of Democrats Abroad & Democrats Abroad Canada, and the rules of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

Per the DACA Bylaws, individuals elected to one of the above positions will also be considered elected as a DPCA Voting Representative.

The Nominations Committee is also seeking nominations for an additional 12 DPCA Voting Representatives allocated to Canada and 2 Alternate DPCA Voting Representatives.  As per the by-laws of Democrats Abroad, DPCA Voting Representatives shall be elected in accordance with the gender balance rules of Democrats Abroad.

CLICK HERE FOR OFFICER JOB
DESCRIPTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Nominations open with this mailing and will close at 12:00 AM ET Thursday, March 18, 2021. 

You have 3 options for submitting a nomination.

• Complete the online nomination form by clicking here

• Submit a nomination via email

• Submit a nomination via Canada Post
  
  

Submissions via email may be sent to [email protected]. You can also mail your nomination(s) to:  DACA Nominations, c/o H Burch, 6258 Lavery Court, Mississauga, ON L5N 3G2. Postal submissions must be received by 12:00 AM ET, Thursday, March 18, 2021.

If nominating for Chair, Executive Vice Chair, and/or DPCA Voting Representative, please indicate if the nominee is male, female, or non-binary.

An accompanying 300-word statement supporting your nominee, or yourself if you are self-nominating, is requested.  It needs to describe skills and experience pertinent to the position (or office) for which you or your nominee is running. A nominee must be a Democrats Abroad Canada member, a US citizen, a resident within the boundaries of the Democrats Abroad Canada chapter, and willing and able to handle duties while adhering to the principles of the Democratic Party of the United States. A nominee must give their consent to stand for election.

Have questions about being a leader in DemsAbroad Canada? Come get answers! Please click on this link for details about information sessions: www.democratsabroad.org/questions_about_running_for_office_in_da_canada_come_get_answers

We greatly appreciate your assistance and look forward to receiving your nominations.

Best regards,

DemsAbroad Canada Nominations & Elections Committee

Larry Rousseau, Chair
Heidi Burch
Tim Ellis
Devbani Raha
Randi Weitzner
Peter Tesche, Teller of Elections
John Yee, Technical Advisor