46th LD Blog
46th Dems Rules Review & Comment Opportunity
Greetings 46th District Democrats –
JOIN US for a Rules Review & Comment Opportunity, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7-8:30pm on Zoom.
The Bylaws & Rules Committee is reviewing our current rules for any “house-keeping” changes or clarifications that would improve the rules. We welcome input from current members in this process. We expect a vote on any rules changes to happen at the March and/or April Regular Membership meetings.
Our current rules are on the website’s Documents page, and directly linked below:
How to Provide Comments or Ask Questions:
- Email your comments or questions on the Bylaws, the Standing Rules, or the Endorsement Rules to [email protected]
Tara Gallagher and Margaret Shield, the Co-Chairs of Bylaws & Rules Committee, will receive that message and record your input for discussion by the committee.
- Participate in a meeting of the Bylaws & Rules Committee to discuss comments and changes:
• Wednesday, February 26, at 7:00 – 8:30pm on Zoom. Register here.
• Thursday, March 6 at 7:00pm (if needed). Register here.
Thank you for your review and input!
Questions or comments should be sent to [email protected].
Thank you for your participation in this important process!
– Hunter Brown
Chair, 46th District Democrats
Call to Meeting - February 18, 2025
Hello 46th District Democrats --
This is your official CALL TO MEETING for the February 18, 2025 46th District Democrats Regular Membership Meeting, on Zoom.
DATE: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
TIME: 7:00pm
LOCATION: This meeting will be held on Zoom
🔵 PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/of0xm2hzReGcr82jOz3vDg
To request an accommodation, please follow the steps outlined on the 46th Dems Accommodations Request Process. Forty-eight hours notice is appreciated.
Eligible voters will receive a voting code (for balloted votes only), at the email address provided for their 46th District Democrats membership, the night before the scheduled meeting. For questions regarding voting codes, please email Effective Meetings Chair, Nathan Antonio, at [email protected]
🔵 REVIEW MEMBERSHIP STATUS:
Memberships expire on January 31 of each year, in accordance with our Standing Rules.
If you wish to vote at this month's meeting, you must be a 2025 Member. There are 3 ways to accomplish this:
1) You purchased a new membership by January 29 (e.g. 21 days before the Feb. 18 meeting)
2) You were elected as a PCO for the 2025-2026 biennium, or
3) Paid members from the previous year (i.e. 2024) can renew at any time (or be granted a dues waiver), and your membership will become active 24 hours later (i.e. if you renew by 7pm on Feb. 17, you can vote at the Feb. 18 meeting)
New/non-renewing members will have their memberships become active 21 days after paying dues (or being granted a dues waiver).
For questions on the status of your membership, email Membership Chair, Cat Munsen at [email protected]
Refer to the Bylaws and Standing Rules for more information. Renew and/or learn how to receive a waiver here: https://www.46dems.org/become_a_member
🔵 PLEASE REVIEW OUR VIDEO TUTORIALS ON PARTICIPATION:
- How to Vote **UPDATED VIDEO**
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Meeting Norms
🔵 ITEMS TO BE VOTED ON:
-
Consent Agenda
- February 18, 2025 Regular Membership Meeting Agenda
- January 21, 2025 Reorganization Meeting Minutes
- Appointment of Matthew Lang and Lance Ludwick to Executive Board
- Resolutions
🔵 LEGISLATIVE SESSION PROGRAM:
Join Senator Javier Valdez, Representative Gerry Pollet and Representative Darya Farivar, as they share with us what they're working on this session and provide some updates on how their work is impacting the 46th District.This program will follow the meeting's business items. See agenda for details.
🔵 IMPORTANT MEETING RESOURCES:
- Bylaws of the 46th District Democrats of Washington
- Standing Rules of the 46th District Democrats of Washington
- 46th PDC Committee Page
- Parli Pro Cheat Sheet
🔵 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:
If you have any questions regarding the meeting or registration, please email [email protected]
We hope to see you at the meeting!
– Hunter Brown
Chair, 46th District Democrats