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Minutes – October 16, 2017

Meeting called into order by President Emily Ramos at 7:14 PM.

Welcomes, introductions.

Guest speaker: Supervisor Cindy Chavez.

Special Presentation: Omar Torres.

Officer Reports:

  • President Emily Ramos
    • CYD Tahoe
  • Membership Director Jesus Salazar
  • Treasurer Alex Petrosky
  • Political Director Matt Savage
    • Early endorsements
  • Secretary Kathy Tran

Old Business

New Business

  • Early endorsements up for consideration
    • San Jose City Council District 3: Raul Peralez
    • Cupertino City Council: Tara Sreekrishnan
    • Foothill De Anza College Board: Patrick Ahrens
    • Campbell Union School District: Richard Nguyen
  • Motion to endorse Raul Peralez by Angel Martinez, seconded by Jose Magana
  • Call into question by Cassie Mancini.
  • The vote passes by voice acclamation.
  • Motion to endorse Richard Nguyen by Anthony Phan, seconded by Kieran
  • Call into question by Angel Martinez.
  • The vote passes by voice acclamation..
  • Motion to endorse Tara by Emily Ramos, seconded by Ian Crueldad.
  • Call to question: Cassie Mancini. Discussion led by Anthony Phan. Call to question: Victoria Ramirez.
  • The vote passes by voice acclamation.

Announcements

  • Central Committee – November 2, 2017
  • Cocktails for a Cause, Wed Oct 18, 2017
  • Online social media contest to meet Joe Biden – October 20, 2017

Motion to adjourn by Matt Savage, seconded by Jose Magana

Adjournment at 9:02 PM

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Agenda August 21, 2017

SVYD Agenda

August 21, 2017

  1. Call to order. Motion to approve of last month’s minutes.
  2. Welcomes and introductions
    1. Region 7 meeting
  3. Guest Speaker: John Hirakawa, candidate for Sheriff
  4. Officer Reports:
    1. President: Emily Ramos
      1. E-board in Anaheim report
      2. Next meeting: Tuesday, September 26 in Mountain View
    2. Membership Director: Jesus Salazar
      1. Outreach committee
      2. SVYD Mixer
    3. Treasurer: Alex Petrosky
    4. Political Director: Matt Savage
      1. Walk day for Kalen: September 17
    5. Secretary: Kathy Tran
      1. 1000 likes on FB

5. Old business
6. New business

7. Announcements

8. Adjournment

 

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Minutes – July 24, 2017

I. Meeting called into order by Treasurer Alex Petrosky, who filled in for President Emily Ramos, at 7:06 pm.

II. Welcomes, introductions.

III. Guest Speaker: Assemblymember Marc Berman.

IV. Officer Reports:

A. Treasurer: Alex Petrosky

i.Finance committee.

V. Old Business

VII. New Business

VIII. Announcements

i. Job postings

VIIII. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 PM.

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Agenda – July 24, 2017

I. Call to order
II. Welcomes and introductions
III. Guest Speaker: Assemblymember Marc Berman
IV. Officer Reports
III. Old Business
IV. Announcements
V. Adjournment
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Job Posting

Californians for Justice is hiring! CFJ is a statewide social justice organization that believes that young people are the leaders we need to create healthy, just, and thriving schools. We are hiring a Long Beach Lead Organizer, Fresno Campaign Coordinator, Fresno Organizer, and Bookkeeper (San Jose). These are exciting opportunities for highly motivated individuals to strengthen the work of a respected social justice organization working to achieve educational equity. Please help us spread the word!
 
Committee for Green Foothills is hiring!The San Mateo County Legislative Advocate and the Santa Clara County Legislative Advocate positions are for two particularly wonderful people who are passionate about the open space and natural resources in our region. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and be intellectually curious, analytical thinkers, and exceptional writers. These are both full-time, exempt, permanent positions.

The Digital Campaign Marketing Manager is the perfect position for someone with experience managing online grassroots campaigns. Your goal will be to gather 10,000 new email address through online petitions and sponsored social media posts. You will steward and grow this new community through monthly content-rich emails and social media.  This is a part-time (60%) 18-month position with the potential to be a full-time permanent position.

Working Partnerships USA Seek Associate Director

More details on flyer: wAssociate Policy Director

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Endorsements 2016

Ballot Measures:

1) Support for Measure AA “Save the Bay”
2) Support “Opportunity to Work” City of San Jose
3) Support “Measure A”: Santa Clara County Affordable Housing Bond
4) Support “Measure B”: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Association Sales Tax

 

Candidates:
  1. Congressional District 17: Mike Honda
  2. Congressional District 18: Anna Eshoo
  3. Congressional District 19: Zoe Lofgren
  4. Congressional District 20: Jimmy Panetta
  5. State Senate District 13: Jerry Hill
  6. State Senate District 15: Jim Beall
  7. State Senate District 17: Bill Monning
  8. State Assembly District 24: Marc Berman
  9. Assembly District 25: Kansen Chu
  10. Assembly District 27: Ash Kalra
  11. Assembly District 28: Evan Low
  12. Assembly District 29: Mark Stone
  13. Assembly District 30: Karina Cervantez Alejo
  14. SC County Supervisor District 2: Cindy Chavez
  15. SC County Supervisor District 3: Dave Cortese
  16. SC County Supervisor District 5: Joe Simitian
  17. SJ City Council District 2: Sergio Jimenez and Eli Portales (Dual Endorsement)
  18. SJ City Council District 6: Peter Allen, Helen Chapman
  19. SJ City Council District 8: Joshua Barousse
  20. Foothill/DeAnza Community College District Board: Patrick Ahrens
  21. Milpitas City Council: Anthony Phan and Mark Tiernan
  22. Mountain View Council: Lucas Ramirez, Margaret Abe Koga and Chris Clark
  23. Campbell City Council: Donald Young and Rich Waterman
  24. Campbell Union High School District: Kalen Gallagher
  25. Campbell Union School District: Richard Nguyen
  26. Alum Rock School Board: Bruce Huynh
  27. Cupertino City Council: Rod Sinks
  28. Palo Alto: Adrian Fine, Greg Tanaka, Don McDougall and Liz Kniss
  29. Santa Clara Council: Admad Rafah
  30. Santa Clara County School Board: Rosemary Kamei
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Agenda – May 15, 2017

I. Welcomes

II. Guest Speaker: Sue Russell from LWV

III. Officer Reports
President: Emily Ramos
– After Party Update
– Nominations
Political Director: Matt Savage
– Quick update on advocacy issue
Secretary: Kathy tran
– FB stats
– Feedback
Membership Director: Ian Crueldad

IV. Old business
– Convention

V. New business

  • Vote on early endorsement for Kalen
  • – Vote on funds for hotel and reimbursement for Patrick

VI. Announcements

VII. Adjournment

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Job posting – Field Rep Position

Senator Jim Beall seeks candidates for a Field Representative for District Office

The Field Representative will act as a liaison between the Senator and constituents, district organizations, local governments, and state agencies. Responsibilities include keeping the Senator apprised of relevant district issues, especially those involving state agencies, constituent casework, event-planning, cultivating relationships with constituents, local elected officials, businesses and community organizations on behalf of the Senator; staffing the Senator at community events and conducting research on policy issues of importance to the district. Additional responsibilities include office work such as coordinating and handling administrative tasks, answering the telephone, scheduling as necessary, managing and ordering supplies and providing support for the office.

Ideal candidates should possess strong oral and communication skills and be proactive self-starters.

Some nights and weekends required. Position is based in District Office in Campbell, CA. Salary commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package. Send email resumes and cover letters to Alex Wara, Deputy District Director, at alex.wara@sen.ca.gov (4/14)