Welcome to the Silicon Valley Young Democrats Winter Newsletter! As we leave the first few months of 2025 and reflect on everything this community has accomplished, it’s clear that SVYD members have once again risen to meet the moment. In the face of federal overreach, attacks on immigrant, undocumented, and LGBTQ+ communities, and corporate interests …
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Welcome to the Silicon Valley Young Democrats Fall Newsletter! Welcome to the second edition of the SVYD Quarterly Newsletter! As we wrap up 2024, we’re excited to share updates on our work, celebrate our successes, and look ahead to what’s next. From election season highlights to opportunities for involvement, this newsletter is your hub for …
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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 …
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Call to Order Approval of minutes Officer reports President: Alexander Gvatua Vice President: Allie Hughes Membership Director: Christophe Labelle Finance Director: Ryan Globus Political Director: Mustafa Arshad Communications Director: Ali Sapirman New Business Consider Endorsements Consider endorsement for Santa Clara County District Attorney Early endorsement for Brenda Zendajas for Alum Rock School Board. Announcements Adjournment
Meeting Minutes 2/15/2021 Call to Order by Alexander Gvatua at 7 pm. Second by Mustafa Arshad. Approval of Minutes Alexander Gvatua motions to approve minutes from 1/18/2021. Lucas Ramirez seconds. Unanimously approved. Officer Reports President Angel Martinez Vice President Alexander Gvatua Membership Director Allie Hughes Finance Director Ryan Globus Political Director Mustafa Arshad Secretary Brenda …
SVYD Meeting Agenda 2/17/2020 Call to Order Welcome and introductions Allie to do intro and ice breaker Approval of minutes Officer reports President: Angel Martinez Vice President: Alexander Gvatua Membership Director: Allie Hughes Treasurer: Ryan Globus Political Director: Mustafa Arshad Secretary: Brenda Vargas Old Business Campaign walks for endorsed candidates New business Primary elections Consideration …
SVYD Meeting Agenda 17/6/2019 Call to Order Welcome and introductions Approval of minutes Guest Speaker Ben Spielberg, SJUSD Employee Housing Initiative Officer reports President: Kathy Tran Membership Director: Antonia Zavala Treasurer: Jonathan Perez Political Director: Angel Martinez Interim Secretary: Alexander Gvatua Old Business No old business for consideration New Business Consideration of endorsement for …
Welcomes and Introductions Call into order by President Motion to approve the minutes Officer Reports: President Kathy Tran Outreach – Tabling Kit Vote for a new tablecloth Membership Director Antonia Zavala SVYD Wildflower Hike Political Director Angel Martinez Treasurer Jonathan Perez (Excused) No report Secretary Alex Gvatua Old Business: N/A New Business: SVYD Housing Committee …
Minutes: 3/18/2019 Mendicino Farms Welcomes and Introductions Call into order by President Kathy Tran at 7:20 PM Members present: Antonia Zavala, Emily Ramos, Kathy Tran, Alex Gvatua, Ryan Globus, Andrew Crockett, Jesus Guest speaker: Aaron Eckhart, from CA Yimby ac Old Business: N/A Officer Reports: – President Kathy Tran: Motion to appoint Alex Gvatua as …