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Washington State Democratic Party

Washington State Democratic Party. Caucus and Convention Training Video. Jaxon Ravens – Executive Director. Video Outline. The Goal of Caucuses and Conventions The Caucus and Convention Cycle Definitions Timeline Materials Changes Since 2008. The Goal of Caucuses and Conventions.

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Washington State Democratic Party

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  1. Washington State Democratic Party Caucus and Convention Training Video Jaxon Ravens – Executive Director

  2. Video Outline • The Goal of Caucuses and Conventions • The Caucus and Convention Cycle • Definitions • Timeline • Materials • Changes Since 2008

  3. The Goal of Caucuses and Conventions Allocate and Elect Delegates and Alternates Build and Mobilize the Democratic Party for the 2012 Elections. Introduce Resolutions from Democrats from across the State. To conduct highly organized, competent, calm and friendly caucuses and conventions.

  4. Delegates and Alternates121 Delegates and 9 Alternates 69 Delegates Congressional District Caucuses – 5/20 13 Pledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials (PLEO’s) State Convention – SCC LD – 6/3 23 At-Large Delegates and 9 Alternates State Convention – SCC LD – 6/3 16 Unpledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials +69 +13 +23 +16 =121

  5. Definitions • Jurisdictions • Caucus Jurisdiction Coordinator (CJC) • Area Caucuses • Area Caucus Coordinator (ACC) • Precinct Caucuses • Precinct Caucus Chairs (PCC) • Precinct Committee Officers (PCO) • Packets and Envelopes

  6. Timeline • Assign a Caucus Jurisdiction Coordinator • NOW! • Identify Precinct Caucus Locations • SPI Letter • Insurance • Accessible • Find Area Caucus Coordinators • NOW! • Share your Information with the State Party • Precinct Caucuses – Sunday, April 15, 2012 – 1:00pm

  7. Materials • Emails to County and Legislative District Chairs • Packet and Information for CJCs • Packet and Information for ACCs • Packet and Information for PCCs

  8. MaterialsPrecinct Caucus Envelopes • Information for the Precinct Caucus Chair • Precinct Caucus Agenda • Sign-in Sheets • Donation Envelopes • Delegate Allocation Worksheet and Chart • Certificates of Election • Surrogate Affidavit Forms • Declaration of Candidacy Forms • PCO Form

  9. Changes Since 2008 • Day of Registration • No Proxy Voting • No Congressional District Alternates • Selection of PLEOs and At-Large Delegates and Alternates • Resolutions not Necessary in Precinct Caucus Minutes

  10. Closing Remarks THANK YOU (206) 583-0664 Jaxon Ravens jaxon@wa-democrats.org Greg Haffner greg@wa-democrats.org

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