Listen & Learn Tour — The DNC Visits Alicante
Two prestigious contingents from the Democratic National Committee, along with the International Chair of Democrats Abroad, are visiting Democrats Abroad chapters across Europe this summer—and they're coming to Alicante!
Join us on Thursday, August 18 at 7:00pm at Restaurante BARQ at MARQ Museo Arqueológico Provincial de Alicante for this special event with:
- Ken Martin, Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC)
- Jarryd Rauch, Eastern Regional Director of the Association of State Democratic Committees at the DNC
- Candice Kerestan, Democrats Abroad International Chair
Ken, Jarryd, and Candice are looking forward to meeting the members of DA Spain during this “Listen and Learn” tour. Our guests want to hear about what matters most to you as a Democrat abroad and get us even more fired up for November's midterm elections!
We are calling all Alicante Democrats to join in welcoming our guests on August 18 — let’s show them what Alicante is all about!
Admission
Please RSVP below to confirm your spot. Tickets start at $25.00 and include two drinks and light snacks.
All proceeds go towards Democrats Abroad's voter outreach initatives for the 2022 midterm elections.
About Our Guests
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Ken Martin, DNC Vice Chair (Minneapolis) Ken Martin is currently Chairman of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party, President of the Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC), and a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. As ASDC President, Martin created a comprehensive strategy to increase our Democratic Party’s support for State Party organizations. The vision was to create a true partnership with the DNC and a real 57-State Party strategy to build durable long-lasting infrastructure, ensuring that no State Party was left behind and that we seized on all opportunities, big and small. This plan led to robust investment, significant growth, and a greater impact at the ballot box. Martin has played key leadership roles around the country in political parties, candidate campaigns, issue campaigns and on the independent expenditure side. Before he was elected Chairman of the Minnesota DFL, Martin helped run campaigns up and down the ballot from Presidential, U.S. Senate, Congressional, Gubernatorial, State Legislative, and local offices. |
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Jarryd Rauch, Eastern Regional Director of the Association of State Democratic Committees (New York City) Jarryd Rauch currently serves as Eastern Regional Director of the Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC) at the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Jarryd is a Miami native who now works with the Democratic State Parties in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, the Virgin Islands, Vermont, and with Democrats Abroad. Jarryd has worked executing many integral parts of State Party operations—including voter protection, fundraising, field, party affairs, and community engagement. He has also worked in a Congressional Office and volunteered for campaigns across the US. |
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Candice Kerestan, DA International Chair & DNC Youth Council Vice Chair (Munich) A Central Pennsylvania native, Candice Kerestan has lived in Germany for the past eight years and currently serves as International Chair of Democrats Abroad (DA), the official arm of the Democratic Party responsible for engaging and mobilizing the more than nine million U.S. citizens living overseas. She is the youngest currently serving Democratic state party chair, and the second youngest in Democratic Party history. In her role, Ms. Kerestan works with on-the-ground organizers in nearly every country to find new voters and activate existing voters abroad – with the overarching goal of delivering even more votes for Democrats across the United States in 2022. Ms. Kerestan previously served as Chair of DA Germany and as the Regional Leader for the Cologne-Bonn area in Germany. She holds degrees in Political Science and German and is currently pursuing her PhD in Political Science at the University of Bonn where she also works as a translator in the areas of sociology, law, and political science.
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DNC Tour - Barcelona
Two prestigious leaders from the Democratic National Committee, along with the International Chair of Democrats Abroad, are visiting Democrats Abroad chapters across Europe this summer—and they're coming to Barcelona!
Join us on Saturday, August 20 from 11:30am-1:00pm at the Laie Pau Claris Bookshop & Coffeeshop for this special event with:
- Ken Martin, Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC)
- Jarryd Rauch, Eastern Regional Director of the Association of State Democratic Committees at the DNC
- Candice Kerestan, Democrats Abroad International Chair
Ken, Jarryd, and Candice are looking forward to meeting the members of DA Spain during this “Listen and Learn” tour. Our guests want to hear about what matters most to you as a Democrat abroad and get us even more fired up for November's midterm elections!
We are calling all Barcelona Democrats to join in welcoming our guests on August 20 — let’s show them what Barcelona is all about!
Admission
Please RSVP below to confirm your spot. Tickets start at $22.00 and include a light summer brunch as well as coffee, juice, water and cava.
All proceeds go towards Democrats Abroad's voter outreach initiatives for the 2022 midterm elections.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING IS NOON ON AUGUST 17th.
About Our Guests
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Ken Martin, DNC Vice Chair (Minneapolis) Ken Martin is currently Chairman of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party, President of the Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC), and a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. As ASDC President, Martin created a comprehensive strategy to increase our Democratic Party’s support for State Party organizations. The vision was to create a true partnership with the DNC and a real 57-State Party strategy to build durable long-lasting infrastructure, ensuring that no State Party was left behind and that we seized on all opportunities, big and small. This plan led to robust investment, significant growth, and a greater impact at the ballot box. Martin has played key leadership roles around the country in political parties, candidate campaigns, issue campaigns and on the independent expenditure side. Before he was elected Chairman of the Minnesota DFL, Martin helped run campaigns up and down the ballot from Presidential, U.S. Senate, Congressional, Gubernatorial, State Legislative, and local offices. |
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Jarryd Rauch, Eastern Regional Director of the Association of State Democratic Committees (New York City) Jarryd Rauch currently serves as Eastern Regional Director of the Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC) at the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Jarryd is a Miami native who now works with the Democratic State Parties in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, the Virgin Islands, Vermont, and with Democrats Abroad. Jarryd has worked executing many integral parts of State Party operations—including voter protection, fundraising, field, party affairs, and community engagement. He has also worked in a Congressional Office and volunteered for campaigns across the US. |
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Candice Kerestan, DA International Chair & DNC Youth Council Vice Chair (Munich) A Central Pennsylvania native, Candice Kerestan has lived in Germany for the past eight years and currently serves as International Chair of Democrats Abroad (DA), the official arm of the Democratic Party responsible for engaging and mobilizing the more than nine million U.S. citizens living overseas. She is the youngest currently serving Democratic state party chair, and the second youngest in Democratic Party history. In her role, Ms. Kerestan works with on-the-ground organizers in nearly every country to find new voters and activate existing voters abroad – with the overarching goal of delivering even more votes for Democrats across the United States in 2022. Ms. Kerestan previously served as Chair of DA Germany and as the Regional Leader for the Cologne-Bonn area in Germany. She holds degrees in Political Science and German and is currently pursuing her PhD in Political Science at the University of Bonn where she also works as a translator in the areas of sociology, law, and political science.
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Carrer de Pau Claris 85
Barcelona 08010
Spain
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Democrats Abroad Oktoberfest Extravaganza 2022
What started out 14 years ago as a Democrats Abroad “FUN-draiser” is now one of DA’s premier events worldwide. Come to Munich’s Oktoberfest, with Democrats from all around the world, in one of the most traditional beer tents - and finally in-person after two years!
Join us on Sunday, October 2, 2022 in Munich, Germany for the Annual Democrats Abroad Oktoberfest Extravaganza! This is a fun event for DA members from around Germany and Europe to come together and have a good time.
We have reservations in the Festhalle Schottenhamel for tables in the "Gallerie", specifically an area upstairs so that we are above the main crowd, from 11am until 2:15pm.
Get your tickets now for $85. All proceeds go to supporting our get out the vote efforts for the 2022 midterms.
Each ticket includes:
- A reserved seat in the “Gallerie”
- A roasted half chicken (there are vegetarian options available)
- Two liters of Spaten beer (there are other beverage options, too)
- A 10-euro coupon for other purchases
To reserve your tickets, please RSVP and send in your donation.
In addition to the Oktoberfest celebration on Sunday, you can already sign-up for a walking tour of the Munich Altstadt on Saturday, October 1st. Information about additional events will be announced soon.
Interested in a homestay in Munich or hosting a DA visitor? Fill out the appropriate Google form. We’ll do our best to match guests with a wonderful host. We cannot guarantee you will be assigned a homestay. This is dependent on volunteer sign-up.
If you have any questions, please contact the DAG Oktoberfest organizers at [email protected]
If you want to pay with PAYPAL, then please go here. You will be redirected to our ActBlue donation page.