Subject: ASDC Newsletter *Philly is One Week Away Edition!*
From: Raymond Buckley <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 13 May 2016 16:04:59 +0000
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http://www.democrats.org/asdc
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Register (http://asdc.democrats.org/meeting) for the ASDC Spring Meeting and Convention Walkthrough (http://asdc.democrats.org/meeting) in Philadelphia, PA!
May 19-21, 2016

At this time we recommend the following booking option:
Four Points Northeast: 866-716-8133 and mention the ASDC Spring Meeting

**The DNCC will provide shuttles to the Sheraton Downtown where all meetings will be held**
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Friday, May 13, 2016
Dear Colleagues;

Democrats in every state, have an historic opportunity for success in 2016. The races for the White House, the senate, (Supreme Court), congress, governors, legislators, county and local offices could all see great gains.

There is limited time to prepare for this election, every minute matters as we build an effective national grassroots effort for success in moving our shared values forward at every level.

That said, in some states activists are calling for state party conventions to eliminate Automatic Unpledged Delegates (super delegates).  While they can pass a resolution calling on the DNC to take such action in the future, state parties do not have the authority to bind their delegates.  The process to change the charter must first go through the DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee and then go to the full Democratic National Committee for a vote (even if the convention votes to change the charter).

There are numerous ideas and suggestions on the issue of ‘super delegates’, I believe all deserve due consideration. But since an actual change cannot occur prior to the November Election, I respectfully encourage this conversation occur AFTER November. This election is just too important

Here is the DNC Charter:
https://assets.democrats.org/pdfs/CHARTERS_BYLAWS_my07.pdf

Charter: Article 9 Section 10 prohibits the binding of any delegate to vote against their personal preference.

Charter: Article 10 Section 1: All Changes must be approved by DNC membership.
Bylaws: Article 20 Section 10c1: All changes must go to Rules and By-Laws Committee for consideration before any action by DNC can occur.

As we continue to educate our local activists on the process and rules that serve as the foundation of our Party; I hope that we can move forward in united fashion as we transition to the general election.

Thanks for all you do.
Ray

Raymond Buckley, State Chair*
NH Democratic Party
105 North State Street (x-apple-data-detectors://18)
Concord, NH 03301 (x-apple-data-detectors://18)   603-225-6899 (tel:603-225-6899)

*President of the Association of State Democratic Chairs and Vice Chair of Democratic National Committee

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WHAT'S IN THIS EMAIL
Letter from Executive Director
Training Update
Digital Leaderboard
Jobs List
Important Upcoming Dates

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LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ASDC Family—

I look forward to seeing all of you next week! The DNCC and ASDC teams have worked hard to prepare an agenda of events that will help prepare you for Convention 2016 and the general election. Please note the following items as you prepare for your meeting:

* Registration (http://asdc.democrats.org/meeting) : Please REGISTER (http://asdc.democrats.org/meeting) for the meeting if you are planning to attend. This will help us ensure that we prepare enough materials and provide adequate transportation to each of the events. Please register you and your guests by clicking here: ASDC Meeting registration (http://asdc.democrats.org/meeting)
* Check out the schedule: Click HERE (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzNyazr-fUHfNW9EejJ4aUtMZUU/view?usp=sharing) to see a full list of the week's events. Schedule also  listed below.

Headquarters hotel:
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
201 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Alternative Hotel:
Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast
9461 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19114

Thursday, May 19^th

11:00am-5:00pm                     ASDC Registration Table
Location: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
Room: Lobby

1pm bus shuttle from Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast

2:00pm-5:00pm                       ASDC Training
Location: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

5:45pm-6:00pm                       Travel time

4 shuttles from Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown to The Free Library of Philadelphia

6:00pm-8:00pm                       DNCC/HC Welcome Reception
Location: The Free Library of Philadelphia,SkylineRoom
1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

8:00pm-8:15pm                       Travel time

1 shuttle to Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast
3 shuttle to Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

Friday, May 20^th

7:15am shuttle from Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast

8:00- 8:15am                           ASDC Registration Table
Location: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

8:15am-9:00am                       Grab-and-go breakfast
Location: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

8:45am-9:00am                       Travel time

9:00am-10:00am                     Pennsylvania Convention Center tour

10:00am-10:30am                   Travel time

10:30am-11:30am                   Wells Fargo Center tour

11:30am-12:00pm                   Travel time to hotel

12:00pm-2:00pm                     Lunch & DNCC Briefing with DNCC CEO .
Leah D, Daughtry and DNCC Senior Staff
Location: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

2:00pm-2:30pm                       Break

2:30pm-5:30pm                       ASDC General Meeting
Location: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

5:30pm-6:00pm                       Break

6:00pm-6:30pm                       Travel time

4 shuttles from Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown to reception

6:30pm-8:30pm                       Sponsor reception

8:30pm-9:00pm                       Travel time

1 shuttle to Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast
3 shuttle to Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

Saturday, May 21^st

7am shuttle from Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast

9am shuttle from Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast

8:00am-9:30am                       LEAD Breakfast
Location: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

10:00am-1:00pm                     Chair and Vice Chair Workshop
Location: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

10:00am-1:00pm                     Executive Directors Meeting
Location: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

1pm shuttle to Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast

* Stay posted for email alerts!: We will be sending email alerts with reminders and changes in the schedule throughout the weekend so be sure to check your email!

Thanks for Reading! See you in Philly!

Jonae

Jonae Wartel
Executive Director
Association of State Democratic Chairs

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TRAINING UPDATE

State parties--

I look forward to seeing many of you in Philadelphia next week for our final site visit and ASDC meeting. On Thursday afternoon, we'll kick off official programming with Coordinated Campaign training from 2 pm - 5 pm. We'll continue the discussion that began at our Charleston meeting and discuss Compliance related issues as it relates to your campaigns. We'll also take some time to share best practices for developing your field strategy, fundraising, working with media, and more! We look forward to a great afternoon of training and best practice sharing.

I hope you were able to join us for this yesterday's Train to Win webinar, Philadelphia Meeting and Walk Through Prep (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4ynrtWH-I6fSmRoN1YxeGE3clE/view?usp=sharing) . The DNCC team was on hand to discuss what you need to know before the meeting week, including a breakdown of the schedule and logistics and how you can make the most of your time on the ground.

If you weren't able to be on the webinar, please make sure you review the presentation here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4ynrtWH-I6fSmRoN1YxeGE3clE/view?usp=sharing) and fill out your arrival and departure information (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JALgeYnlgUxdHDmwU7GK6j9G3WnhVFR6FzLI5-tmDhQ/viewform?c=0&w=1) to ensure transportation to and from the airport or train station. Please fill out the form for every person from your State Party by Monday, May 16, 2016, at 5 PM Eastern Time.

State Party Arrival and Departure Information (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JALgeYnlgUxdHDmwU7GK6j9G3WnhVFR6FzLI5-tmDhQ/viewform?c=0&w=1)  - Please complete by Monday, May 16th.

DNC Site Visit Preview Presentation (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4ynrtWH-I6fSmRoN1YxeGE3clE/view?usp=sharing)

You can also find this presentation in the Legacy Files at asdc.democrats.org/training. As a reminder, we've added a folder to the Legacy Files to house all Convention-related files and recordings. If you've missed any of our Convention Prep webinars, be sure to visit this folder so that you aren't missing out on important updates!

Thanks for reading!

Vanna

Vanna Cure
Training Director
Association of State Democratic Chairs

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DIGITAL LEADERBOARD
FACEBOOK Likes:
1. Florida Democratic Party - 156,789
2. Texas Democratic Party - 127,487
3. Democrats Abroad - 70,900
4. Wisconsin Democratic Party - 44,467
5. Michigan Democratic Party  - 41,038

FACEBOOK Increased Likes:
1. Florida Democratic Party - 3,085
2. Connecticut Democratic Party - 594
3. Wisconsin Democratic Party - 344
4. Pennsylvania Democratic Party - 288
5. Texas Democratic Party- 284

TWITTER Followers:
1. Florida Democratic Party - 46,481
2. Connecticut Democratic Party - 29,453
3. Texas Democratic Party - 28,560
4. California Democratic Party - 16,674
5. Ohio Democratic Party - 15,444

TWITTER Increased Followers:
1. Kansas Democratic Party - 291
2. Connecticut Democratic Party - 230
3. Washington Democratic Party - 109
4. North Carolina Democratic Party - 80
5. California Democratic Party - 75

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JOBS LIST
Arizona
Arizona Deputy Coordinated Campaign Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/arizona-deputy-coordinated-campaign-director/)

Arizona Deputy Data Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/arizona-deputy-data-director/)

Arizona Paid Fellows (http://asdc.democrats.org/maryland-communications-director-2/)

Arizona Field Organizers (http://asdc.democrats.org/arizona-field-organizers/)

Arizona Regional Field Directors (http://asdc.democrats.org/arizona-regional-field-directors/)

Georgia
Georgia County Affairs Coordinator (http://asdc.democrats.org/georgia-county-affairs-coordinator/)

Maine
Coordinated Campaign Director (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzNyazr-fUHfYUhRekt1bVk4Skk/view?usp=sharing)

Minnesota
Minnesota Red to Blue Program Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/minnesota-red-to-blue-program-director/)

Minnesota Digital Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/minnesota-digital-director/)

Minnesota Telemarketing Jobs (http://asdc.democrats.org/minnesota-telemarketing-jobs/)

Montana
Montana Coordinated Campaign Field Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/montana-coordinated-campaign-field-director/)

Montana Communications Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/montana-communications-director/)

Ohio
Ohio Field Organizers (http://asdc.democrats.org/ohio-field-organizers-2/)  ***New***

Ohio Hamilton County Commissioner Campaign Manager (http://asdc.democrats.org/ohio-hamilton-county-commission-campaign-manager/)

Ohio Democratic Caucus Campaign Managers (http://asdc.democrats.org/ohio-democratic-caucus-campaign-managers/)

Ohio Research Associate (http://asdc.democrats.org/ohio-research-associate/)

Ohio Hamilton County Coordinated Campaign Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/ohio-hamilton-county-coordinated-campaign-director/)

Ohio Finance Assistant / Scheduler (http://asdc.democrats.org/ohio-finance-assistant-scheduler-2/)

New Hampshire
New Hampshire Communications Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/new-hampshire-communications-director/)
New Hampshire Finance Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/new-hampshire-finance-director/)

New Mexico
New Mexico Data Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/new-mexico-data-director/)

New Mexico Communications Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/new-mexico-communications-director/)

North Dakota
North Dakota Communications Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/ohio-finance-assistant-scheduler-2/)
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Political Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/oklahoma-political-director/)  ***New***

Oklahoma Executive Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/oklahoma-executive-director/)  ***New***

Oregon
Oregon Development Ass (http://asdc.democrats.org/oregon-development-assistant/) istant (http://asdc.democrats.org/oregon-digital-director/)

Oregon Digital Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/oregon-digital-director/)

Oregon Communications Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/oregon-communications-director/)

Oregon Opposition Researcher (http://asdc.democrats.org/oregon-opposition-researcher/)

South Dakota
South Dakota Field Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/south-dakota-field-director/)

Utah
Utah Regional Field Organizers (http://asdc.democrats.org/utah-regional-field-organizer/)

Virginia
Virginia Organizers (http://asdc.democrats.org/virginia-organizers/)  ***New***

West Virginia
West Virginia Finance Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/west-virginia-finance-director/)

Wisconsin
Wisconsin Candidate Services Director (http://asdc.democrats.org/wisconsin-candidate-services-director/)

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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

6 days until Thursday, May 19- Saturday, May 21st, 2016
ASDC Convention Walk Through in Philadelphia, PA

73 days until Monday, July 25th, 2016
Democratic National Convention, Philadelphia, PA

178 days until November 8th, 2016
Election Day
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LEADERSHIP & STAFF

President Raymond Buckley
@ChairmanBuckley
Eastern Vice President Deb Kozikowski
@DemDivaCooks
Southern Vice President Karen Carter Peterson
@TeamKCP
Midwest Vice President Maureen Monahan
@MaureenKMonahan
Western Vice President Jaxon Ravens
@JaxonRavens
Secretary Rick Palacio
@RickPalacio
Treasurer Alex Rooker
@AlexRooker

Executive Director Jonae Wartel
[email-masked]
770-653-9789 (tel:770-653-9789)
Training Director Vanna Cure
[email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked])
620-757-1472 (tel:620-757-1472)
Senior Advisor Ann Fishman
[email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked])
301-537-5120 (tel:301-537-5120)
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