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May 23, 2022 Minutes

Eric Poicon calls the meeting to order at 7:20pm.

 

Officer Reports:

 

Quorum reached at 7:24pm.

 

Mustafa moves to approve April minutes. Passes unanimously.

 

New Business:

  1. Presentation of walking for endorsed candidates by Mustafa
  2. Resolution to Protect Access to Abortion Care
  3. Discussion about PPMM and ways to advocate for abortion 
    1. Planned Parenthood Volunteer Communications: https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/onlineactions/JIZSD2sEJEKtzX7TBArNqw2?_gl=1*uz81et*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2NDg0MTk0ODUuQ2p3S0NBandsb0NTQmhBZUVpd0EzaFZvX1VfWDJPVWpCYlljVTlZLXo0R3JJZV9aVnFrRU1PZmYtNFpjT285MF80RzI2M3NRdW1ZT1B4b0M4NWtRQXZEX0J3RQ..&_ga=2.57038189.677837538.1653346715-144679967.1643397681
    2. Planned Parenthood Volunteer Opportunities: https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/onlineactions/JIZSD2sEJEKtzX7TBArNqw2?_gl=1*uz81et*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2NDg0MTk0ODUuQ2p3S0NBandsb0NTQmhBZUVpd0EzaFZvX1VfWDJPVWpCYlljVTlZLXo0R3JJZV9aVnFrRU1PZmYtNFpjT285MF80RzI2M3NRdW1ZT1B4b0M4NWtRQXZEX0J3RQ..&_ga=2.57038189.677837538.1653346715-144679967.1643397681
    3. Brigid Alliance: https://brigidalliance.org 
  4. Discussion of surveys
    1. Fill out survey! https://tinyurl.com/SVYoungDemsSurvey 
  5. Suspension of bylaws for the consideration of endorsement for Rosemary Kamei for San Jose District 1
    1. Motion to suspend bylaws to consider endorsing Rosemary Kamei by Lucas Ramirez, seconded by Kevin Ma. Motion passes 9-0-1 yes-no-abstain.
    2. Angel moves to endorse Rosemary Kamei for D1, seconded by Christophe. Motion passes 10-1.

 

Announcements

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:16pm.

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April 25, 2022 Minutes

Eric Poicon calls the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

 

Allie Hughes moves to approve March 28 minutes, seconded by Angel Martinez. Approved unanimously.

 

Officer Reports

  • Membership Director Chrisophe LaBelle: SVYD year restarts July 1. Make sure contact info is update: https://svyd.org/join-us/membership/
  • Finance Director Ryan Globus: Ballots drop soon – support our endorsed candidates
  • Political Director (Christophe for Mustafa)
  • President Allie Hughes: Supe Susan Ellenberg sent new business item #3 about sexual harrasment at state capitol

 

New Business

  1. Assemblymember Alex Lee bills
    1. Presentation by Maria Montchal from Assemblymember Lee’s office about AB 2053 Social Housing Act
    2. Lucas Ramirez moves to endorse AB 2053, seconded by Angel Marinez. 11-0 motion passes.
  2. Rolando Bonilla resolution to resign from San Jose city council campaign
    1. Daniel Huynh moves to endorse the resolution, seconded by Allie Hughes. 9-0 motion passes.
  3. Letter Urging CA legislature to Address Sexual Harassment & Discrimination in State Capitol: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdws6aSBm2-fuUDVsLwN3TcWX5375_MawCS7ZXToA1KAespMQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3V5XAtfAGjB5e_-eXHUFIfusv7ZpEVpV7oHAauE88LOITSJQpIcksPchU
    1. Allie Hughes moves to endorse the letter, seconded by Christophe LaBelle. 12-0 motion passes.
  4. Future general membership meeting date
    1. Eric Anciaux moves to continue at the next meeting after Board can poll membership, seconded by Ryan Globus. 10-0 motion passes.

 

Announcements

  • Christophe: SVLG event Wednesday morning https://www.svlg.org/events/buildingforward/ 
  • Lucas Ramirez: Eric did great job running meeting
  • Eric Poicon: Peter Ortiz walk at 10am on Saturday
  • Angel Martinez: Raul Peralez phone bank Friday April 29 5-6pm. Campaign office open house Saturday April 30. 
  • Alexander Gvatua: Second Lucas’s announcement. Rob Moore campaign kickoff Saturday afternoon for Los Gatos Town Council.
  • Daniel Cao: Rosemary Kamei is seeking volunteers for D1 election.

 

Eric Poicon adjourned meeting at 7:47pm.

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April 25, 2022 Agenda

April 25, 2022 SVYD General Membership Meeting Agenda

**Trigger warning: this meeting will include discussions of domestic violence and sexual harassment**
  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of minutes
    1. March 28, 2022 Minutes
  3. Officer reports
    1. President: Allie Hughes
    2. Vice President: Erik Poicon
    3. Membership Director: Christophe LaBelle
    4. Finance Director: Ryan Globus
    5. Political Director: Mustafa Arshad
    6. Communications Director: Ali Sapirman
  4. New Business
    1. Alex Lee Presentation on upcoming Assembly Bills
    2. Resolution calling on Rolando Bonilla to end his San Jose City Council campaign due to allegations of domestic violence
    3. Sign On: Urge the California Legislature to Address Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in the State Capitol
    4. Discussion on changing the membership meeting date to the fourth Monday of every month
  • Announcements
  • Adjournment

 

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March 28, 2022 Minutes

March 28, 2022 General Membership Meeting Minutes

 

Allie Hughes calls the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

 

Early announcement from Andrew Crockett: Volunteer form for assessor campaign https://forms.gle/8fBHW3EXsjNwkuwN8 .
Donations to https://secure.actblue.com/donate/elect-crockett-santa-clara-county-assessor-2022-1

Motion to approve the February 28, 2022 minutes by Ryan Globus, seconded by Erik Poicon. Approved unanimously.

 

Officer Reports

  • Acting President Allie Hughes
    • No announcements
  • Political Director Mustafa Arshad: Events for endorsed candidates
    • Peter Ortiz April 2 10am-1pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/3053520998311388
    • Raul Peralez Text Banking March 29 5-6pm: https://www.mobilize.us/raulperalezformayorofsanjose/event/440216/ls
  • Finance Director Ryan Globus
    • Show up for endorsed candidates

     

    New Business

    • Special VP Election. Erik Poicon is nominated by Angel Martinez, seconded by Alexander Gvatua. Erik elected unanimously.
    • Motion to make Allie Hughes President (no longer Acting) by Allie Hughes, seconded by Brenda Zendejas. Passes unanimously.
    • Motion to endorse San José Measure B by Lucas Ramirez, seconded by Brenda Zendejas. Passes unanimously.

 

Announcements

  • Richard Mehlinger: Donation link: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mehlinger-for-sunnyvale-city-council-district-5–2022-1
  • Alexander Gvatua: San Jose council agenda tomorrow to raise commercial linkage fees. https://sanjose.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=10675803&GUID=0618A159-506F-4DE5-B453-EBC31EB1555C
  • Angel Martinez: Raul Peralez Walk on April 16.
  • Erik Poicon: Peter Ortiz virtual fundraiser on Thursday at 6pm. Event registration at https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/PeterOrtiz/MujeresParaPeter. General donation at https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/PeterOrtiz

 

Allie adjourns the meeting at 7:53pm.

 

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SVYD can bring change to the Santa Clara County DA’s office

Hello SVYD!

With a major fundraising deadline approaching March 31st, we have an opportunity to help bring real change to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office, with our endorsed candidate Sajid Khan.

As a public defender, Sajid Khan has seen the ways our criminal justice system criminalizes poverty and mental health issues, creating a cycle of hurt in our communities. Sajid is running a grassroots campaign to challenge a very powerful incumbent, and he needs our support. When elected, Sajid will be the first Muslim – and first person of color to hold the seat in the 171 year history of the office.

Please contribute if you haven’t already with the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/DonateSajid4DA

If you cannot donate, there is an opportunity this Sunday, April 3, to canvass for Sajid, as well as a meet and greet with Rebeca Armendariz and Zach Hilton of the Gilroy City Council.

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March 28, 2022 Agenda

March 28, 2022 SVYD General Membership Meeting Agenda

 

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of minutes
    1. February 28, 2022 Minutes
  3. Officer reports
    1. Acting President: Allie Hughes
    2. Membership Director: Christophe Labelle
    3. Finance Director: Ryan Globus
    4. Political Director: Mustafa Arshad
    5. Communications Director: Ali Sapirman
  4. New Business
    1. Consideration of endorsement for Measure B, moving the San Jose Mayoral race to Presidential Election years
      1. Presentation by Neil Park-McClintick
    2. Election of a new Vice President
  5. Announcements
  6. Adjournment

 

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February 28, 2022 Minutes

February 28, 2022 General Membership Meeting Minutes

 

Allie Hughes calls the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

 

January minutes passed unanimously.

 

Officer Reports

  • President Alexander Gvatua
    • Stand in solidarity with Ukraine
    • Will be resigning next month
  • Vice President Allie Hughes
    • Will be Acting President
  • Political Director Mustafa Arshad
    • Saturday event campaign rally & canvas for Sajid Khan
    • Housing roundtable March 1 with many elected officials
  • Finance Director Ryan Globus
    • Looking for assistant treasurer to open PAC with FPPC
  • Membership Director Christophe Labelle
  • Communications Director Ali Sapirman

 

New Business

  • Santa Clara County Board of Supes D1 Endorsement
    • Ali Sapirman moves to sole endorse Claudia Rossi, seconded by Justin Lardinois. 11 yes, 1 no, 3 abstain. Motion passes.
  • Early endorsement of Alex Lee for Assembly AD-24
    • Ali Sapirman moves to early endorse Alex Lee, seconded by Jason Park. 15 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain. Motion passes.

 

Announcements

  • Christophe: CA Young Dems Convention this weekend
  • Andrew Crockett: new campaign manager
  • Jason Park: National Young Dems convention in Boise, ID. 
  • Justin Lardinois: Walk events every weekend: https://bit.ly/walkwithjustin
  • Brandon Weaver: Senator Cortese’s office is hiring

 

Allie adjourns the meeting at 8:42pm.

 

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1/17/22 Minutes

Meeting Minutes

1/17/22

 

Call to Order by Allie Hughes at 7:06PM.

Approval of Minutes

Allie motions to approve minutes from 10/18/2021. Alexander seconds. Unanimously approved.

Officer Reports

President Alexander Gvatua

Vice President Allie Hughes

Political Director Mustafa Arshad

Membership Director Christophe Labelle

Communications Director Ali Sapirman

Finance Director Ryan Globus

New Business

  • Consideration of early endorsement for Richard Mehlinger for Sunnyvale City Council

    • Alexander motions to early endorse Richard Mehlinger, second by Ali Sapirman
    • Motion passes unanimously
  • Consideration of support for petition to keep Post Street closed to vehicle traffic
    • Mustafa motions to have SVYD sign onto the petition, second by Ali Sapirman
    • Motion passes unanimously

Adjourment

Allie Hughes motions to adjourn at 8:15PM, second by Alexander. Motion passes unanimously.

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2/28/22 Meeting Agenda

SVYD Meeting Agenda

2/28/2021

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of minutes
  3. Officer reports
    1. President: Alexander Gvatua
    2. Vice President: Allie Hughes
    3. Membership Director: Christophe Labelle
    4. Finance Director: Ryan Globus
    5. Political Director: Mustafa Arshad
    6. Communications Director: Ali Sapirman
  4. New Business
    1. Consideration of endorsement in County Supervisor District 1 race
      1. Candidates
        1. San Jose City Councilmember Sylvia Arenas
        2. Morgan Hill Mayor Rich Constantine
        3. Santa Clara County Board of Education President Claudia Rossi
    2. Consideration of early endorsement for Assemblymember Alex Lee (AD-25)
  5. Announcements
  6. Adjournment
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1/17/21 Meeting Agenda

SVYD Meeting Agenda

1/17/2021

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of minutes
  3. Officer reports
    1. President: Alexander Gvatua
    2. Vice President: Allie Hughes
    3. Membership Director: Christophe Labelle
    4. Finance Director: Ryan Globus
    5. Political Director: Mustafa Arshad
    6. Communications Director: Ali Sapirman
  4. New Business
    1. Schedule of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities for endorsed candidates
    2. Consideration of early endorsement for Richard Mehlinger
    3. Petition to keep Post Street closed to car traffic
  5. Announcements
  6. Adjournment