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Meeting Minutes

7/15/2019

Call to Order by Kathy Tran at 7:15

Approval of Minutes

Kathy Tran motions to approve minutes from 6/17/2019. Jonathan Perez seconds. Unanimously approved.

Officer Reports

President Kathy Tran

• Be sure to pay your dues in order to vote!

Membership Director Ryan Globus

• Golden Friend Award
  • Whoever refers the most people to SVYD will receive a prize at the end of the year!

Treasurer Jonathan Perez

• Seriously, pay your dues.
  • Dues will pay for membership from July 2019 to July 2020.

Political Director Angel Martinez

• Elections are coming up
  • Endorsement committee is seeking members– if you’re interested in joining, get in touch with Angel Martinez

Secretary Alexander Gvatua

• If you are unable to pay membership dues or are having any kind of financial hardship, get in touch with the executive board and we will find something that works for you
• If you have any events you want us to blast on social media or any SVYD events you want to host, get in touch with Alexander

Old Business

New Business

• Consideration of early endorsement for Sergio Lopez for Campbell City Council
  • Motion to endorse by Emily Ramos, second by Alexander Gvatua
    • 14 ayes, no nays, one abstention – motion passes
• Consideration of early endorsements for Assembly District 25
  • Motion to endorse Vice Mayor Karina Dominguez by Ian Crueldad, second by Emily Ramos
    • 12 ayes, 3 nays, no abstentions – motion passes

Announcements

• James Chang: Chair of California Young Dems LGBT Caucus
  • Currently seeking board members – if interested, contact cydlgbtq@gmail.com

Adjournment

Kathy Tran motions to adjourn at 9:30. Jonathan Perez seconds. Unanimously approved.

Meeting Minutes

6/17/2019

Call to Order by Kathy Tran at 7:08, seconded by Angel Martinez, unanimously approved

Approval of Minutes

Kathy Tran motions to approve minutes from 5/20/2019. Jonathan Perez seconds. Unanimously approved.

Guest Speaker

1. Ben Spielberg, SJUSD employee housing initiative

Officer Reports

President Kathy Tran

• CDP/CYD convention in San Francisco last month!
  • Two Silicon Valley Young Democrats were elected to caucus executive board positions
• Two Young Democrats were elected to the board of the SCCDP Central Committee on June 6th

Membership Director Antonia Zavala

• Guidelines to become a voting member
  • There is a $20 membership fee: if you are unable to pay the fee, the board can subsidize the cost
  • Voting members must be under 35 years old: those over 35 may become associate members, but cannot vote

Treasurer Jonathan Perez

• Tabling kit has not yet arrived

Political Director Angel Martinez

• Candidates are announcing and campaigns are getting off the ground
  • If you know any young Democrats who may be interested in running, let us know!

Interim Secretary Alexander Gvatua

• Contact Alexander if you have an event you want us to promote on social media, or if you’re interested in hosting a social event– game nights, mixers, etc
• Join us for a hike at the Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve this Saturday!

New Business

• Urge Mountain View City Council to require 25% inclusionary units for townhomes
  • Motioned by Andrew Crockett, seconded by Alex Lee
    • 12 ayes, 1 abstention
      • Motion passes
• Consideration of endorsement for SB 5
  • Motioned by Alexander Gvatua, seconded by Emily Ramos
    • 13 ayes
      • Motion passes unanimously
• Consideration of endorsement for SB 477
  • Motioned by Jonathan Perez, seconded by Emily Ramos
    • 11 ayes, 2 abstentions
      • Motion passes
• Officer Nominations
  • Nominations for President
    • Angel Martinez nominates Kathy Tran, seconded by Emily Ramos
  • Nominations for Membership Director
    • Alexander Gvatua nominates Ryan Globus, Antonia Zavaa seconds
  • Nominations for Treasurer
    • Angel Martinez nominates Jonathan Perez, seconded by Andrew Crockett
  • Nominations for Political Director
    • Alexander Gvatua nominates Angel Martinez, Ryan Globus seconds
    • Justin Lardinois nominates Justin Lardinois, Angel Martinez seconds
  • Nominations for Secretary
    • Kathy Tran nominates Alexander Gvatua, Alex Lee seconds
• Officer Elections
  • Jonathan Perez motions to elect Angel Martinez as Political Director, Alexander Gvatua seconds
    • 11 ayes (2 voting members left)
      • Motion passes unanimously
  • Emily Ramos motions to reelect incumbents for all uncontested positions and Ryan Globus for membership director, Andrew Crockett seconds
    • Motion passes unanimously

Announcements

• Kathy Tran: The Assembly Elections Committee will be hearing ACA-8, Assemblymember Low’s bill to lower the voting age to 17, tomorrow on June 18th.
  • Contact Kathy if you are interested in supporting on social media
• Kathy Tran: Assemblymember Low will be hosting an event commemorating Pride Month in Campbell on June 21st at 8pm
• Jonathan Perez: The MidPeninsula Regional Open Space has opened the Bear Creek Redwoods Open Preserve in Los Gatos
• Andrew Crockett: A ceremony is being planned for mid-September to commemorate the dedication of a gravestone at the gravesite of Major Jose Ramon Pico, who fought for the Union during the Civil War
• Alex Lee has officially announced his candidacy for Assembly District 25 and will be seeking an early endorsement at the July meeting
• Sergio Lopez has officially announced his candidacy for Campbell City Council and will also be seeking an early endorsement at the July meeting

Adjournment

Kathy Tran motions to adjourn at 9:28. Angel Martinez seconds. Unanimously approved.

Meeting Minutes

May 20th, 2019

 

Call to Order by Kathy Tran at 7pm. Angel Martinez seconds. Unanimously approved

Approval of Minutes

Angel Martinez motions to approve minutes from 4/15/2019. Jonathan Perez seconds. Unanimously approved.

Guest Speaker

Alyssa Teixeira, Days for Girls

Officer Reports

President Kathy Tran

• Young Dems Convention is at the end of the month
  • Possibility of organizing a Convention 101 with other local Young Dems groups for folks who are going to the convention for the first time
• Moving towards action-oriented meetings
  • Professional development activities and workshops before or after meetings– public speaking, headshots, etc
  • Call to action: help donate food or baked goods to James Lick High School students painting mural in East San Jose
    • More information here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HF9mm3bK7AtQYFgwZgUC4uyI-ioyQgpkZY_I0UJRLnE

Membership Director Antonia Zavala

• No report

Treasurer Jonathan Perez

• Tabling kit from Pacific Printing has been ordered
• Coordinate carpooling between convention attendees who will not be seeking accommodations in San Francisco
• Would like to continue using club funds to subsidize Young Dem access to events if there is interest

Political Director Angel Martinez

• Campaign season is beginning and candidates will be seeking endorsements
  • Upcoming meetings with candidates: May 23 at noon with Jenny Higgins (SJ City Council D10) and at 2 with Huy Tran (SJ City Council D4) at Roy’s Station

Interim Secretary Alexander Gvatua

• If you have any events or announcements you want us to blast on social media, contact Alexander
• Would like to have more social events like hikes, game nights, watch nights, etc– reach out if you have any ideas or would like to host!

New Business

• Consideration of endorsement for AB 857 (Chiu/Santiago)
  • Motion to endorse by Patrick Ahrens, seconded by Emily Ramos
    • For: 17, Against: 0
    • Motion passes
• Consideration of early endorsement for Matt Mahan – San Jose City Council District 10
  • Motion to discuss by Jonathan, seconded by Alexander Gvatua
  • Motion to early endorse by Matt Quevedo, seconded by Jose Magana
    • For: 17 Opposed: 1 Abstain: 1
    • Motion passes
• Consideration of endorsement for rent protection package
  • Motion to endorse 1481 (Grayson/Bonta), 1482 (Chiu), and 36 (Bloom) by Alex Lee, second by Alexander Gvatua
    • For: 12 Abstain: 2 Against: 0
    • Motion passes

Announcements

• Jose Magana: Walk A Mile In Her Shoes on June 27 to raise money for the YWCA
  • Reach out to Jose if you’re interested in participating!
• Julianne Park: Assemblymember Evan Low is hosting a reception in commemoration of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month on May 23 at 5pm at the Hyatt House Hotel

Adjournment

Kathy Tran motions to adjourn at 8:41. Jonathan Perez seconds. Unanimously approved.

Meeting Minutes

April 15th, 2019

 

Call to Order by Kathy Tran at 7:37

Approval of Minutes

Kathy Tran motions to approve minutes from 3/18/2019. Angel Martinez seconds. Unanimously approved by voice vote.

Officer Reports

President Kathy Tran

• Kathy motions to discuss buying new tablecloth for tabling at a cost of $200
  • Motion seconded by Antonia Zavala and unanimously approved by voice vote.
  • Motion to approve advanced by Jesus Salazar, seconded by Andrew Crockett
  • Unanimously approved by voice vote.
• Convention
  • Possibility of subsidizing Young Democrats to go to convention
  • Will be voting on new chair of California Democratic Party
• Sponsoring Young Democrats to attend local events and workshops
  • Andrew Crockett: Inflection Point Institute is hosting an inaugural meet-and-greet on April 25th at 5:30 in Oakland
  • Kathy: SVAPADC has a 5-hour training session for people interested in running for office

Membership Director Antonia Zavala

• SVYD wildflower hike on Sunday
  • Would like to host more non-political events and mixers

Political Director Angel Martinez

• Many candidates have already announced for 2020
  • Young Democrats can request early endorsements
  • First meeting with Matt Mahan, who is running for San Jose City Council District 10, on Friday
  • Plans to meet with Jenny Higgins (SJ District 10) and David Cohen (SJ District 6)

Interim Secretary Alexander Gvatua

• Nothing to report.

New Business

• Housing Committee update by Alexander Gvatua
  • Opposition letter to San Jose City Council consideration of weakening Ellis Act
  • Motion to approve by Alex Lee, second by Jesus Salazar
  • Motion passes with 9 votes in favor and 1 abstention
• Kathy Tran: Update on meeting with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
  • Congresswoman Eshoo chairs the Health Subcommittee, which recently passed 6 bills on lowering prescription drug prices
  • As a result of the 2018 midterms, 21 California Representatives chair House committees or subcommittees
• Angel Martinez: Suggestion of a committee for environmental issues
  • Reach out to Veggielution for possible guest speaker at SVYD meeting or visit to their farm
• Antonia Zavala: Gauging interest in the possibility of an Associate Members’ mixer

Announcements

• Antonia Zavala: Congresswoman Anna Eshoo is hosting an Activist Summit on April 17th at 6pm at Crown Plaza, with a panel on organizing for 2020
  • Santa Clara County Library provides free access for members to Headspace, a meditation app
• Jesus Salazar: Young Professionals Rotary Club seeks new members interested in community service in East San Jose
  • Next meeting on April 16th at 6:30
• Kathy Tran: On Board Match Event on May 9th, 4pm-7pm at Sobrato Center for Non-Profits
  • Connects individuals with non-profits seeking new board members

Adjournment

Kathy Tran motions to adjourn at 8:49. Andrew Crockett seconds. Unanimously approved by voice vote.