February 16, 2023* DA France LGBTQ+ Caucus January Social Meet & Greet

Democrats Abroad France LGBTQ+ Caucus invites you to join us in welcoming in the New Year 2023 at a social meet and greet.

This is a great opportunity to kick off the new year by connecting with fellow LGBTQ+ Democrats for social conversation, to celebrate our wins in the mid-term elections, and to discuss politics, current events and issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community in France and in the US.

As a reminder: all DAF members and their American friends are always welcome to attend DAF LGBTQ+ Caucus events. 

Motivating, diverse, informative, and fun - DAF LGBTQ+ events never disappoint. We really hope to see you there!

*The date of the event has been changed due to a national strike that is scheduled to take place on Thursday January 19th. 

There is no charge for this event but PLEASE NOTE:

*** Apogé is graciously providing this comfortable space--une cave & bar à vins--for us.
They offer a large selection of wines as well as as artisanal beers, non-alcoholic drinks, and a variety of food choices for purchase. ***

When: 

Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 18:30 - 21:30

Where: 

Apogé, 61 avenue Pierre Mendès-France
75013 Paris
Métro: line 5 Gare d'Austerlitz - Lines 1/14 Gare de Lyon - line 6 Quai de la
Gare

In honor of Wednesday's Inauguration, today is the Day of Service! (Don't know what this is? Look below.) We're doing our part by highlighting three of the many LGBTQ+ organizations doing important work for the community. We're highlighting Immigration Equality, Lambda Legal, and True Colors United. Learn more about these organizations below the image, go to their websites to explore more. From January 18th - 20th, we're asking our members to make a donation large or small to help this important work continue. The links to donate are below.

Donate
Donate to Immigration Equality
Donate to Lambda Legal
Donate to True Colors United 

What is the Day of Service?
The Biden Inaugural Committee has a week long Inauguration Celebration to bring us together. Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Committee has a Day of Service. Socially Distanced or virtual events are taking part around the world for Americans to give back. Interested in getting involved more in your home state or in generally? Find more events by clicking here. 

Scroll down and click on the dates below to RSVP and get connection details and reminders.

Did you know every eligible American living abroad can vote in U.S. elections? 

Was the last place you or your parent lived in the US the state of Georgia?

If you are 18 on or before January 5th you are allowed to vote in the runoff election. 

Do you have questions about how to vote? Click the chat bubble at the bottom of this screen and we can help you find the answers. 

But we get it. Sometimes you just want to speak to live person. 

Join us Tuesday & Thursday (noon-4pm January 5th & 7th. All time are listed as U.S. Eastern time. Our volunteers and standing by LIVE on Zoom to help answers questions you have about voting from abroad and curing your ballot.

How is it done on Zoom? You'll come into the main room and be paired 1:1 with a volunteer into a breakout room to ensure privacy and that you can get all your questions answered. It couldn't be easier. 

More information: The easiest way to request your ballot is at VoteFromAbroad.org. It takes just a few minutes to complete and send in your form to the US state where you last lived. The website will guide you step by step. In most cases it’s pretty simple. But if you’re new to voting abroad, or if you haven’t done it in a while, you may have additional questions. That’s why we’ll be here every Sunday until election day to help.

If you can’t make the 'office hours', you can always email us at [email protected] or send in your question through our online help bubble, and a volunteer will get back to you.

Here is a handy website to convert the time zone to yours wherever you are in the world.

Zoom Connection Details:

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91090344003
Meeting number: 910 9034 4003
PassWord: Vote2020

Tuesday & Thursday: Noon-4pm (U.S. Eastern)
January 5th and 7th