Can't make Democrats Abroad Germany's 2019 Annual General Meeting in Heidelberg this weekend? Not a problem!

You can still participate in voting for Democrats Abroad Germany's leadership from Berlin. The list of positions up for election is here: https://www.democratsabroad.org/opjappen/da_germany_executive_committee_elections

We will be setting up a remote voting and participation center from a member's home in Berlin-Moabit, near U9-Birkenstrasse. Please RSVP here to receive exact address!

Join us in Ludwigsburg for a casual get-together at Sam Kullman's Diner. We'll talk politics and current events and discuss the latest happenings in the Stuttgart Chapter. If you're a chapter member living north of Stuttgart, this event is a perfect opportunity to meet up a little closer to home. Newcomers, non-Americans, and little ones are all welcome!

The diner is located right across from the Ludwigsburg train station. Please RSVP and post in the event discussion with info about additional guests and needs (e.g. a highchair) to help us plan the reservation. See you there!

Wiesbaden/Mainz Chapter Monthly Meeting

(This month on the 1st Friday of the month)

The Wiesbaden/Mainz Chapter will be meeting on Friday, March 1st at 19:00 to order drinks and food, with the meeting starting at 19:30. We'll report on the DAG Annual General Meeting for those who will not be able to attend the meeting in Heidelburg in February and discuss new 2020 Democratic candidates.

We'll be at Der Andechser im Ratskeller in Downtown Wiesbaden, Schlossplatz 6.

Bring friends and Meet newly elected Chapter Chair - Deandra Anderson! We're looking forward to seeing you all.

Please RSVP to let us know you're coming 

Save the date - This year's Christopher Street Day celebration will be taking place in downtown Cologne from Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 7, 2019. As in past years, Democrats Abroad is planning on setting up an info-stand (Friday-Sunday) and taking part in the parade (Sunday). We gladly welcome volunteers for both! If you're interested in helping with the planning, please contact us! More information will posted in the coming months. 

This month we’re meeting on the second Friday to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay2019. We’ll begin the meeting with some chapter updates before diving into an IWD 2019 presentation, a film viewing, and a Women’s History trivia challenge. Please feel free to bring movie snacks and order yourself a beverage from the bar. 

Here's the tentative meeting agenda:

I. Welcome and Introductions

II. Chapter Updates

III. Brief Overview of IWD

a. What is International Women’s Day?

b. Why are we celebrating it?

c. Brief discussion of the #balanceforbetter theme

IV. Explaining the Problem

a. Workplace discrimination

b. Cultural discrimination

c. Gender-based and sexual violence

d. What we mean when we say “rape culture”

V. Connections to the ERA

a. Brief refresher on Equal Rights Amendment

b. Connections to Democrats Abroad

VI. Watch the ERA Documentary

VII. Discussion on the documentary

VIII. Women's History Trivia*

*I know, we played trivia last time too. This happened to be in the plans for the IWD event, and we'll change it up next time. 

IX. Make IWD posters and selfie cards 

X. End

If you have an item to add to the agenda, please send an email to DAG-Stuttgart@democratsabroad.org

Unable to be at Democrats Abroad Germany's Annual General Meeting in Heidelberg in person? Don't worry! By joining us on this afternoon, you'll still be able to participate in the election of the new Democrats Abroad Germany Executive Committee. For an overview of the positions up for election, please see this website. We'll be Skyping into the meeting in Heidelberg and casting our votes remotely from Bonn. If you'd like to attend, please RSVP. Once we've received your confirmation, we'll send you the event location. 

Please note that there is a second remote voting center being held in our chapter in Cologne - members or those looking to become members are welcome to attend at either location.

Unable to be at the Annual General Meeting in Heidelberg in person? Don't worry! By joining us on this afternoon, you'll still be able to participate in the election of the new Democrats Abroad Germany Executive Committee. For an overview of the positions up for election, please see this website. We'll be Skyping into the meeting in Heidelberg and casting our votes remotely from Cologne. If you'd like to attend, please RSVP. Once we've received your confirmation, we'll send you the event location. 

Please note that there is a second remote voting center being held in our chapter in Bonn - members or those looking to become members are welcome to attend at either location.

Come join Democrats Abroad Berlin for our monthly political pub night at Eschenbräu on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019.

It's a great chance to find folks to discuss the recent midterm election results with, to learn about what's planned in the coming weeks with Democrats Abroad and other political orgs in Berlin, or just unload about what's been going on back stateside.

Eschenbräu is located in Wedding a few steps from U-Bahn Leopoldplatz, on the U9 and U6 lines.

Stop by for the famous home brewed beers and great German food in a fun Berlin atmosphere, stay for the the good company of fellow Democrats and progressives.

Bring friends and liberal-leaning folks interested in drinking a beer with Berlin's best political group! We're looking forward to seeing you all.

It's not required, but RSVP here to let us know you're coming and please help out by sharing this event on Facebook.

Join us for a fun and casual evening at The Holy Taco Shack to meet other Americans in the Freiburg area, grab a drink together, and talk about all things politics! We also want to share news about upcoming DA events and hear your ideas for what other events Freiburg-Americans would like to participate in.

Join us for a fun and casual evening at The Holy Taco Shack to meet other Americans in the Freiburg area, grab a drink together, and talk about all things politics! We also want to share news about upcoming DA events and hear your ideas for what other events Freiburg-Americans would like to participate in.