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Save the Date – AAPI Caucus E-Board Meeting Thursday, May 16, 6-7:30pm – Virtual
Details and registration link will be coming soon. We are also planning an in-person event in San Diego during the in-person part of the Executive Board conference (May 17-19). ———————————Request your Ballot to vote for District Level Delegates to the Democratic National ConventionVoting is electronic this year for selecting District Level Delegates. The deadline to… Read more
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Run or Apply to be a Delegate to the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago
California Democrats will send 496 delegates and 35 Alternates to the Democratic National Convention in 2024. All pledged delegates are allocated to the presidential candidates according to the results of the March 5, 2024 Primary. At-Large and PLEO Delegates are chosen by the Presidential Campaigns, keeping in mind our affirmative action goals, and confirmed by… Read more
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Happy New Year – Time to Renew Your Membership!
With the start of a new year, it’s time to renew your Caucus membership. This can be done online at https://onlinecampaigntools.com/WebForms/ViewForm?key=v3OgtUdQThjhzNZ%2FYfwUPw%3D%3D#%5Bpage=1%5DIf you would like to request fee waiver for economic hardship, please contact us at cademparty.apicaucus@gmail.com. Join our board for an online open house! Use this link to join on 1/28/2024: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88124710639?pwd=RjZRUUpLUjdzVk9hNlordEorVDYwZz09 Meeting ID: 881 2471… Read more
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Join our Task Force to Fight Disinformation
Help fight disinformation in our AAPI communities in the upcoming elections! We’re looking for people who can: Join us at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfhldFVNnroZDkyPLYS3NtXsO4aUlBptRPfR5nT2xun5THvQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
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California Democratic Party AAPI Caucus Endorsing Convention Meeting Agenda
Meeting Room: A05-A06SAFE Credit Union Convention Center1401 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814Saturday, November 18 | 7:00pm-8:45pm I. Call to Order | Welcome (1 minute)II. Approval of Agenda (1 minute) III. Elected And Appointed Officer Reports (15 minutes)a. State Chair Reportb. State Vice Chair c. State Communications Secretaryd. State Recording Secretarye. State Treasurer f. State Legislative Director g. State… Read more
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AAPI Caucus Convention Meeting: Saturday, November 18, 7-8:45pm at the Sacramento Convention Center
Fall Endorsing Convention, November 17-19 in Sacramento AAPI Caucus Meeting on Saturday 11/18, 7-8:45pm The Fall Endorsing Convention is coming up! Registration and hotel reservations are available at http://www.cdpconvention.org . AAPI Caucus Meeting Saturday Nov 18, 2023 ⋅ 7pm – 8:45pm SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, 1401 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814 Candidates, ballot measure… Read more
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October 15, 2023 Newsletter
CADEM Pre-Endorsement VotingBallots have been sent on Saturday, October 14 to delegates and Democratic club voting representatives for Pre-Endorsements.If you did not get an email but were expecting one, there could be two reasons: There are no pre-endorsements in your area, because incumbents are running and were not pulled from the consent agenda. See here… Read more
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Fall Endorsing Convention, November 17-19 in Sacramento
Save the Date: The Fall Endorsing Convention is coming up! Registration and hotel reservations will open on September 12. We will have a Caucus Meeting during the convention, date and time TBD. Thank you for attending our meeting in Visalia! Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Central Valley Asian American, Native Hawaiian,… Read more
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August 2023 AAPI Caucus Meeting & Central Valley Panel
Saturday, August 19, 5:45-7:30pmVisalia Convention Center, 2nd Floor, Sequoia RoomOpen to the Public Moderator: Rachel Hernandez, (she/her), Vice Chair CV AAPI Caucus and Vice Mayor, Riverbank Panelists Uriah Kishon Ikaika Napaepae Blackwell (he/him), Community Engagement Coordinator CVPIA Uriah is 25 years old and identifies as Kanaka Maoli and Black. As the eldest of 9 siblings,… Read more
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Notice of Upcoming Vote on Caucus Bylaws Amendments
The California Democratic Party Rules Committee has asked us to make the following amendments to our bylaws to meet the current Party policy on standard Caucus bylaws. This will be voted on at our meeting on either August 18 or August 19 during the Visalia E-Board conference. Remove Article IV.C.5 Standard Biennial Dues: $40.00 Remove… Read more
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July 2023 Newsletter
Meet Our New Caucus Board Members
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New Caucus Board, Party Platform Update, AAPI Dem Club Events, and More
Meet the 2023-2025 AAPI Caucus BoardState Chair: Deepa Sharma State Vice Chair: Hon. Tammy Kim State Communications Secretary: Alfred Twu State Parliamentary Chair: Aref Aziz State Legislative Director: Gurpreet Kaur State Treasurer: Marilyn Cachola Lucey State Recording Secretary: Shivam Patel Northern Chair: Hon. Harris Mojadedi Northern Vice Chair & Political Director: Hon. Emily Ramos Central Valley… Read more
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API Caucus Membership Meeting Materials
As we reconvene in person meetings, the API Caucus of the California Democratic Party remains committed to minimizing our environmental impact. For that purpose only a limited number of meeting material copies will be printed at our incoming meeting. Please see all of the meeting materials including agenda here. If you’re joining us in person… Read more
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Events & API Caucus Membership Meeting at the California Democratic Party Convention
Friday, May 26Convention Welcome Reception – 7pmFirst Draft Taproom and Kitchen, 1230 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles Saturday, May 27 CADEM Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month – 1:30pmDuring General Session in LA Convention Center Hall A California Young Democrats API Caucus Happy Hour – 5-7pmwith Assemblymember Mike FongHiDef Brewing, 1203 S Olive St, Los Angeleshttp://tinyurl.com/CYDAPIHAPPYHOUR API… Read more
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Happy Vaisakhi!
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Happy Songkran! Happy Thingyan! Choul Chnam Thmey!
The AAPI community is not a monolith. And we can’t ever forget the contributions of our Southeast Asian friends and neighbors. The AAPI caucus wishes Thai and Lao Americans a Happy Songkran, Burmese Americans a Happy Thingyan, and the Cambodian Americans Choul Chnam Thmey!
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API Caucus Rising Star & Trailblazer Award Nomination Deadline: April 14
Two Months Until the CADEM Convention in Los AngelesThe Caucus will be meeting in person at the CADEM Convention over Memorial Day Weekend in Los Angeles. Registration details will be available soon. Sign up to speak at the API Caucus Convention MeetingCandidates and campaigns: We will have some time at our Convention meeting for candidates… Read more
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Apply Now to Run for a Position on the 2023-2025 API Caucus Board
The API Caucus will be meeting and holding our elections for the 2023-2025 Board at the May 2023 CA Dem convention. If you are interested in running for a position on the API Caucus Board, please fill the form here. https://forms.gle/qabDzEfDoHPJn68H7The deadline is 30 days before the convention. Convention starts on May 25 – please… Read more
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Save the Date! California Democratic Party Convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center in May
CA Dem Convention is May 25-28 in Los Angeles. Caucus elections will be taking place.
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Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Uplift Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities
On January 17, the Biden-Harris Administration released its first-ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Communities. The new strategy, which comprises action plans prepared by 32 federal agencies—including all 15 executive departments in the President’s Cabinet—builds on the Administration’s broader equity agenda… Read more
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ADEM Delegate Elections
Mail Ballots due January 31 In-Person Voting this Weekend Ballots for the ADEM have been mailed out. If you have requested one, please complete it and return it ASAP, ballots must be received by January 31 to be counted. For those who don’t have a mail ballot, you can vote in person at any of… Read more
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Caucus Meeting Recap
We heard from the California Young Democrats API Caucus, South Asians for America, the Grassroots Dems HQ, State Senator Dr. Pan, and Assemblymembers-Elect Dr. Jasmeet Bains, Stephanie Nguyen, and Senator-Elect Aisha Wahab on the challenges and successes from this year’s election. We also had a panel caucus discussion on the 2022 Midterms and AAPI Outreach… Read more
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Saturday Campaign Events in September-October
Sign up to make calls at https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/495665/ Voter Engagement Training in Millbrae on Oct 1 Please join our interactive voter engagement training for AAPI-identified leaders in San Mateo County led by Christine Chen, executive director and founder of the Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), a nationally recognized and leading nonprofit in AAPI civic engagement.During… Read more
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Let’s Flip Congressional District 45 to Blue! Volunteer for Jay Chen for Congress
We’ll be hosting phonebanks for Jay Chen with South Asians for America every Tuesday, 5-7pm. This Orange County district is one of the most competitive districts in the country and flipping it to blue is critical to maintaining a Democratic majority in Congress.
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Join the API Caucus at the CA Democratic Party Executive Board Conference – Online and in Los Angeles, July 8-10, 2022
Online Caucus Meeting Firday 7/8, 7-8:30pm
Canvass for Jay Chen for Congress
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AAPI Democratic Candidates Win in the June 2022 Primary
Thank you to everyone that volunteered and donated to our candidates! With most ballots now counted, here are some highlights from this year’s primary election: StatewideStatewide candidates Attorney General Rob Bonta and Treasurer Fiona Ma both won over 50% of the vote in the primary and are in a strong position for re-election in November,… Read more
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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month!
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a discussion on AAPIs in the Civil Rights Movement, a Call for Recipes, and an online Eid celebration
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April 21, 2022 Newsletter: E-Board, Voter Registration, and Trainings
Hotel reservations open for July 8-10 CA Dem Executive Board Conference. South Asian Organizing 101 Training. Register voters in Fremont. CYD API Caucus Fundraiser
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Saturday, April 9 Spring Mixer and Voter Registration Training
Join our Virtual Spring mIxer with AAPI Democratic Clubs throughout the state. Connect with AAPI leaders and learn from a Voter Activation Workshop hosted by Rising Organizers Action. RSVP at bit.ly/apispringmixer
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API Caucus Meeting – Friday, March 4, 5-7pm
Panel Discussion: Housing, Land Use, and the AAPI Community The 2022 CA Dem State Convention will be online. Our Caucus will meet on Friday, March 4, from 5 to 7pm on Zoom. Agenda: I. Call to Order | Welcome II. Approval of Agenda III. Elected Officer Reports a. State Chair Report – Deepa Sharma b.… Read more
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Save the Date – API Caucus Meeting, Friday, March 4, 5-7pm
Save the Date: API Caucus Meeting – Friday, March 4, 5-7pmPanel Discussion: Housing, Land Use, and the AAPI CommunityThe 2022 CA Dem State Convention will be online. Our Caucus will meet on Friday, March 4, from 5 to 7pm on Zoom. Agenda and other details are coming soon. Please register here: https://cadem-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdeCvqTkqHNPoQQSyuABDrdxKRZZq4-FC More information on… Read more
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February 2, 2022 Newsletter
Volunteers Needed to Elect Mike Fong in the Assembly District 49 Special Election The California Democratic Party has endorsed Mike Fong for the AD49 special election in the San Gabriel Valley. Election day is Feb 15.You can help by calling and contacting voters seven days a week, from your home or at the campaign office.Office… Read more
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Registration is now open for the March 4-6, 2022 California Democratic Party Convention
UPDATE: The convention will be a virtual, remote-only meeting. The party hopes to convene in-person at the Los Angeles Convention Center, but recognizes the pandemic landscape is rapidly changing with a new variant and a rise in infections. Over the course of the next 3 weeks – by the end of January 2022 – the… Read more
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Jan 23 Virtual Open House – Meet the Board & Candidates
Jan 23, 6-7pm, open to CA Dem delegates, volunteers, and the party community.
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2022 Primary State & Local Endorsement Process, Redistricting, and more
2022 Primary State and Local Endorsement Process
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December 2021 Newsletter
2022 CA Dem Endorsement Process, Help us identify AAPI candidates, Voter Reg Training, Redistricting, March 2022 Convention
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Updates from the November 20, 2021 API Caucus Meeting
Infrastructure Bill and Build Back Better Updates, Resolution Welcoming and Supporting Afghan Refugees, a Community Conversation on the Climate of hostility facing AAPI Public Servants. Click title for full details.
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API Caucus Meeting at the November CA Democrats Executive Board Conference: Saturday, November 20, 5-7pm
Zoom Link https://cadem-org.zoom.us/j/88410822149?pwd=bDAzb3BHSndqTkhtOGl6cGhRUThpQT09Agenda I. Call to Order | Welcome (1 minute) II. Approval of Agenda (1 minute) III. Elected Officer Reports (20 minutes) a. State Chair Report b. State Vice Chair c. State Communications Secretary d. State Recording Secretary e. State Treasurer f. State Legislative Director g. State Parliamentary Chair h. Northern California Regional Report… Read more
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In Memory of Wilma Chan
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My First Blog Post
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
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