Dear Katherine,

The 8th Annual Women’s Summit will take place June 29 at the Capital One Hall, with hotel accommodations at the beautiful Watermark Hotel where you can reserve a discounted room until May 1. Please make your reservations now for the hotel, as well as the Summit, It’s Up to Us!

To save Democracy, we need to win in November. In order to win, we need people to register and vote! This week’s Friday Power Lunch will focus on different angles to register voters. We’ll discuss finding the elusive unregistered voters, registering high school seniors, the importance of following up with newly registered voters, and using a new app, Activote that engages with people to vote.

Join us,

Stair

FRIDAY POWER LUNCH

VOTER REGISTRATION TOOLS – TACTICS – ENGAGEMENT

Susan Labandibar (Co-Lead, Swing Blue Alliance) and Andy Liebman (Co-coordinator, Unregistered Voters Data Project) will discuss Swing Blue Alliance’s groundbreaking Unregistered Voter Data Project currently being tested in Arizona.

Laura Brill (The Civics Center) will talk about youth voter registration and their program for high school seniors, “Cap, Gown & Ballot”.

Debra Taylor (Red2Blue) will share how they serve as a back-office for organizations that register new voters by calling them one month after registration to assure successful completion of the application and then a GOTV call before the election. Voicemail messages are left for those who do not answer and calls are followed by a text message.

Andrea Miller (Center for Common Ground) will talk about registering people of color to vote and the new voter engagement tool ActiVote – Check it out below..

REGISTER FOR FRIDAY POWER LUNCH 2024

Our very own Andrea Miller, Center for Common Ground built Activote. It checks your voter registration (have you moved, has your registrtation lapsed?), lists every bill in your states General Assembly, every candidate on your ballot, has position questions to help you know who aligns with your positions, it’s full circle info and civics in your pocket! It’s really quite remarkable; please check it out today and share with 10 friends!

More Events

Sunday, April 28, 2:30 – 4:30pm – Meet & Greet with Abigail Spanberger for Governor

Henrico

Abigail will share exciting updates about her campaign and how you can get involved!

Monday, April 29th, 6:30pm -Postcard Writing Party with COVA Coalition
At Vessel Craft Coffee in Norfolk

Monday, April 29, 2024, 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. EDT

The decisive decade? Mapping key trends among adolescents and young adults in the US

This event offered by the Brookings Institute will open with a summary presentation of a new report, “The Decisive Decade: Understanding the Trajectories of 14- to 24-year-olds,” by Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, and Ember Smith, doctoral student, UC Berkeley. “The Decisive Decade” draws on rich datasets to describe recent key trends and trajectories for adolescents and young adults in education, employment, and family life. This will be followed by a presentation on subjective well-being from Lara B. Aknin, professor of psychology at Simon Fraser University and co-author of the recently published “World Happiness Report 2024,” which shows that young people ages 15–24 are less happy than older people in the U.S.

Apr 30, 2024 07:00 PM – Minority Rule: A Conversation with Ari Berman
Ari Berman is Mother Jones’ national voting rights correspondent. He’s the author of the new book Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People—and the Fight to Resist It, as well as Give Us the Ballot: The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America.

May 1, 4:00 pm ET – Turning Power Struggle into Constructive Conversation

During the first hour, Sharon will present core Powerful Non-Defensive Communication™ principles. For those who can stay on, the second hour will be devoted to Q&A and role playing in response to your specific communications dilemmas. If you’ve been putting off that hard conversation with your sister or neighbor—or if you plan on campaigning this Fall–this one’s for you!

Saturday, May 4th, 10:00am – 1:00pmCommunity Organizers’ Summit at Cascades LibraryIf you’re interested in attending please use this form to help us plan an event that will be as productive and beneficial as possible for all in attendance. The goal is to connect as many Northern Virginia organizers as possible in one room so that we can strategize together and find collaboration opportunities. Note that this summit will not be open to the public or to candidates/elected officials, pre-register here.

May 3-5; May 17-19; May 31-June 2 – Swing Blue Alliance – May trips to register voters in Montgomery County, PAInterested? Complete this quick Google Form! Questions? Please contact Rob Robertson at cerobertson@comcast.net or 857-636-0545

DPVA Rural Retreat – Natural Bridge Historic Hotel and Conference Center – May 3-5

Join us for the New Rural Caucus May 3-5 at for a jam packed weekend with Rural Democrats where we will learn, hear, speak and share with each other innovative strategies on how to work and win in rural areas. We will be joined by a host of Democratic candidates and elected officials from across the Commonwealth! Don’t miss the Rural Power Lunch with Katherine White and Finale Norton.

Sunday, May 5th, 6:00pm – Virginia Grassroots Coalition Meeting

Email Luisa your agenda items & to get the Zoom link: luisaboyarski@gmail.com

Tuesday, May 7, 12 – 1:30pm EDT – NextGen America Climate Workshop
The NextGen America Climate Workshop is a professional development program that will empower young people to receive hands-on experience in the climate space. The Climate Workshop will focus on employment opportunities in climate, national and state climate advocacy and climate issue education. Panelists include Rewiring America, Labor Network for Sustainability, Environment America, Climate Action Campaign and Dream.org

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – A Celebration With The Civics Center –Washington, DC – Private home in Chevy Chase, MD

An insider’s look into The Civics Center’s mission to register the four million 18-year-olds who graduate from high school every year. Please support The Civics Center’s mission to make voter registration part of every high school in America. Regional organizing staff help us build key relationships with schools and community organizations. The preferred use of all donations from this eventis for the hiring of State Directors.

Thursday, May 16th, 6:00pm
Elections Working Group Meeting
Zoom Link:https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/98422844279

Wednesday, May 22nd, 5:00pm
GO CD2 Meeting (Hampton Roads Grassroots Coalition)
Zoom Link: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/93568287203

Wednesday, May 22, 6:00pm – Reception for Abigail Spanberger for Governor

at the home of Shashi and Margaret Gupta. RSVP HERE

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Compliments of Network NOVA & the Virginia Grassroots – When We Vote We Win

Dear Friends,

This year’s Women’s Summit is at the new Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA, with pre-event activities on Friday 6/28/24 and the main event on Saturday 6/29/2024.

In this critical presidential election year, the 8th annual Women’s Summit will be like no other bringing together activists, advocates, candidates, and leaders from across the country to make electoral and civic impact.

As a member of the Network NOVA community, I want to make sure you know about our special Early Bird discount rates for your event ticket and hotel room. Sale ends May 1.

Women’s Summit 2024

FRIDAY (6/28) – Pre-Event Activities
The Watermark Hotel – 1825 Capital One Dr S, Tysons, VA 22102

Friday National Postcard Palooza – Join postcard writers from across the country for the first NATIONAL POSTCARD PALOOZA in the Aviary room. We’ll be strategizing, crafting, and networking all afternoon and into the evening.
Friday Night Meet Up – Come to the Wren Bar or rooftop Perch at The Watermark Hotel (next door to the Capital One Hall) for a casual mix, mingle and meet up with other activists, candidates, and elected for a rousing welcome to kick off a spectacular Summit.

SATURDAY (6/29) – Main Event
Capital One Hall – 7750 Capital One Tower Rd, Tysons, VA 22102

Networking Hall – Capital One Hall doors open at 9 AM. The Networking Hall will be a buzz with leading organizations and interactive exhibits to expand your community and get into action on the issues. Interact with the various organizations and creative exhibits to Up Your Game this election. Beverages & Lunch provided.
Main Stage – Get energized with keynote speakers and engaging panel discussions on the main stage.

BADASS Broadway Saturday Evening Bash – ROAR into your evening with a ferocious line-up of badass speakers, musicians, artists, and activists to get fired up to fight for our freedom through song, dance, and storytelling.