Apr 20
Apr 13
Our updated endorsement rules for 2018 are now up. You can find them here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kmZvDWrdhieyJussoKKxT1LiVEQHVUqLPakxlwjYzMk/edit?usp=sharing
Our endorsement meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 19th, 2018.
Mar 21
The 11th LD Democrats just passed a bylaws change to eliminate fees to become a member. Please fill out the following form (all of you who live in the district need to fill this out), since we want to make sure all of you can vote on endorsements in the coming months. You can fill it out directly here or use the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckDl4U_RViS8SrWs8YI7vtTg875MjXRMq3ZEfZJEJES2mvWQ/viewform
Mar 20
The 11th Legislative District Caucus shall be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 commencing at 10:00 am PST, at Carpenter’s Local Labor Union, 231 Burnett Ave N Renton WA, 98057.
Carpenter’s Local location on Google Maps
Facebook event link with additional details
The WA State Democratic Party revisits and updates the statewide party platform every two years. In years without a Presidential election, this is the focus of their work and the convention cycle is how to determine what edits to make to the platform, pass resolutions, and ratify the final document at the State Convention. The 11th LD is using State party platform, which is located here.
The Legislative District Caucuses are held to elect the State Convention delegates and alternates. At the State Convention, elected and automatic delegates are the voting body of the party for the duration of the meeting.
The Caucus will be open starting at 10:00 am for checking people in, allowing people to have the time to read the materials available, and discussing topics with other attendees. The Caucus will commence at 11:00 am. We will adjourn at 3:00pm – if not earlier – provided that delegate elections have been completed.
To vote at the Legislative District Caucus an individual must be a resident, registered voter in the 11th Legislative District and affirm that they are a Democrat by signing on the registration sheet, and agree to public record of their attendance at the meeting.
Registered voters include all registered voters and any 17 year old who will be eligible to vote on or before November 6, 2018. Registered voters also include any eligible individual who completes a voter registration form while signing in to attend the Legislative District Caucus. Forms will be available in several languages.
If you are elected as a delegate/alternate and accept, you are expected to attend the Washington State Convention in Wenatchee, Fri-Sat June 15-16th.
You can pre-register for the Caucus here.
Accessibility;
The Carpenter’s Local is a single-story building, with no stairs to navigate. There are smallish accessibility stalls in the restrooms. The restrooms will be gender neutral. There is free parking in the lot, as well as street parking available. This is a fragrance and scent free event to the best of our ability – if you are attending please avoid applying scented perfume/cologne/lotion before or during the Caucus.
Transportation;
Bussing: The F Line has a stop on Logan Ave & N 3rd St, which is about a block away.
The 167, 240 and 342 stop on Park Ave N & N 3rd St which is about 7 blocks away.
Carpenter’s Local has a parking lot with free parking. Additional street parking is available and free.
If you require additional accommodations or have concerns, please reach out to 11thldboard@googlegroups.com, Attn: Kasey.
We do request a small donation to help defray the expenses of location rental, copies of documents, and other supplies at the door. Payment of this fee shall not be a condition of participation or election as a delegate or alternate.
Mar 16
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Thanks!
Jun 23
It is with great sadness that we are relaying the news that Robin Guevarra has passed away. She passed away on Monday. Robin was a long-term member of this district. I joined up about 9 years ago and she was a very active member of the district for a long time. She, and her husband, John were some of my favorite people in the district. Robin was always wonderful to talk to and she always had great questions for our presenters and candidates. She’ll be missed.
-Robert Kangas
In Loving Memory
Robin Guevarra
September 20, 1940 – June 19, 2017
June 24, 2017
12:00 Noon, Pigott Chapel
Providence Mount St. Vincent
Seattle, Washington
The Life of Robin Guevarra
Robin was born in Chewelah WA. September 22, 1940
Daughter to Mayton and Virginia Rollis
She was raised in Spokane the middle child along with her 2 sisters Judy-the athlete, Robin- the artist and Patricia (patty) -the musician. After graduation Robin and Pat moved to Seattle with Mom and dad not far behind.
Robin and john met and married in 1963. For john it was love at first sight. A full time wife & Mother of 3 she was very active and successful in her church and her community services. She loved her Thursday bible studies. She was on the School traffic safety committee, the south park crime prevention program, a strong political participant for the Democratic Party. And so much in between .Everyone that knew her understood that she was quite simply the “sweetheart” that John recognized her to be the day they met.
She was an avid Seamstress that loved to play cards. Her mother and sisters were her best friends that she cherished every single day
Robin is survived by Her Husband John and their three children Greg, Susan & Roxane. She is loved by her five grandchildren Taylor, Josh, Mathew, Lilly and Ashur.
Jun 21
The 11th LD Democrats issued the following endorsements on June 20th, 2017.
May 15
WSDCC April Meeting
By Kate Kruller
April 22, 2017
The Washington State Democratic Central Committee met in Walla Walla for the April 2017 meeting.
As you may recall, this year I was reappointed to the Rules Committee. As of the last meeting, the state committee relegated this committee with the additional duties of reviewing any WSDCC Charter or By Laws amendments before they are placed before the General Assembly Membership Meeting body for considerations. These are only recommendations to the body from the perspective of whether what is proposed is not in conflict with the DNC or other language contained in the respective document, is what the author intended, is appropriate for the document (not better suited for something else, such as special rules) and makes sense at the state level.
We considered three WSDCC Charter amendments. The first idea was to add language Article I Section C: “Show Up, Elect Democrats and Build Community.” Although the spirit was in the right place, the committee voted to recommend a no-pass position, because the section of the charter is a critical document of limited language. The author was encouraged to work through educational/communications teams at the WSDCC to formulate a narrative/messaging along the same lines.
The second item arrived in a condition of language that even the author did not intend. It proposed enlarging the WSDCC Executive Committee by electing two congressional district chairs – one male; one female – and placing them on the Executive Committee with a half-vote each. The committee voted to recommend a no-pass, due to the fact that the concept had not been well vetted by the author, complications from logistics of facilitating a binary-vote process and the fact that the Executive Committee has no real power. It is primarily an advisory committee to the Executive Board. There were also concerns about the complexities of nearly doubling the size of the committee and that may render the committee too large to function with any semblance of efficiency.
The third item concerned renaming the Affirmative Action Committee. There were multiple motions to capture the name change at the Rules Committee, but there were conflicting reports on whether there was consensus from that committee on what the final name should be. This was tabled until the next meeting of the WSDCC.
Apr 19
If you’re a PCO and you want to get access to votebuilder or you simply have a question, you can now email votebuilder@11thlddems.org. Thanks.
Feb 21
Our next general meeting will be on Tuesday, 2/21/2017 at Renton Carpenter’s Hall, the usual place. (231 Burnett Ave N, Renton, WA) from 7-9pm.
Agenda and details can be found in our newsletter archive:
Feb Newsletter: http://conta.cc/2kC3mre
Supplemental: http://conta.cc/2kKIFJN
Jan 26
Hey 11th LD Democrats… renewals for your memberships are due by February. Stay current on your membership and help support us! Here are some options:
You can pay for your membership in one of the following ways:
Jan 26
Congrats to the new officers of the 11th LD Democrats!
• Chair: David Fleetwood
• Vice Chair: Celia Jackson
• Secretary: Sue Edwards
• Treasurer: Robert Howard
• State committee woman: Kate Kruller
• State committee man: Robert Kangas
• Kcdcc male: Ricardo Polintan
• Kcdcc female: Jessica Bonebright
• Kcdcc male alt: Gordon Glasgow
• Kcdcc female alt: Rebecca Ritchie
Jan 04
From the The KCDCC Disabilities Committee:
We are having our first reorganization meeting on Monday, January 30th at 7:00PM, Couth Buzzard Bookstore, 8310 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, Washington, 98103. Please come prepared to purchase a snack or beverage to support our venue. If you cannot do so, please come anyway.
Updates on our cannabis patient advocacy struggle against wreck store (spelled correctly) price gouging currently hurting and sometimes killing countless disAbled Washingtonians will be given, with specific tactics and strategy outlined and discussed and organizing will be done to further the work. We will also be electing Committee Officers:
These Committee Positions Are Open and Needed as Follows—you do not have to be a member of the Committee on disAbilities to run!
Secretary: Well, we really hope someone runs for Secretary because we really need one. You all know what a Secretary does and how valuable they are.
Guardianship Rights Coordinator: This is a new position. Michael Brunson will be running for this position. Anyone else who would like to run for this position may also do so.
Accommodations Officer: A new position in charge of responding to requests for accessibility advice from Democratic organizations and Campaigns who request help in creating accessible space for events and also responsible for seeing to it that individuals within the Democratic Party requiring disAbility accommodations receive the accommodations which they need. Training will be provided.
To vote in this reorg meeting or in any disAbilities Committee meeting you must be a declared Democrat living inside King County who has already attended at least one meeting of the Committee on disAbilities. Observers are welcome!
For more information about the positions, please call Ginamarie Emanuel at 206-632-2868.
Dec 07
The 11th LD Democrats would like to invite you to come join us at Carpenter’s Hall this coming Tuesday, December 13th at 7pm for some holiday cheer and some much needed relaxation.
I believe Chef Marvin will be whipping up something delicious to fill our bellies, and drinks will be provided.
So, please RSVP on our Facebook page to let us know if you’ll be able to make it .
Suggested donation for the event will be $10.
See you there!
231 Burnett Avenue North, Renton, WA 98057
Oct 01
Here is another opportunity for PCOs both new and old to get-together, mingle and get a little training to boot!
Sunday, October 2nd
Beacon Hill Library Meeting Room
2821 Beacon Ave S
Seattle WA
1:15 – 4:45 PM
Directions:
http://www.spl.org/locations/beacon-hill-branch/bea-getting-to-the-branch
Bring:
A dish to share!
A-M = salads or desert
N-Z Main Dish or appetizer
Agenda
1:15 – 2:15 Potluck & Introductions
2:15 – 3:15 Introduction to the Role of a PCO/Volunteer
3:15 – 4:15 Voters Registration Training
Please RSVP to Jeanne Large or Mary Wirta
Jeannemlarge2010@hotmail.com / (206)794-2900 or
mgwirta2004@yahoo.com / (425) 881-2349
