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 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.
Delegates and Alternates 121 Delegates and 9 Alternates 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 16 Unpledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials +69 +13 +23 +16 =121
Definitions Jurisdictions Area Caucuses Precinct Caucuses Caucus Jurisdiction Coordinator (CJC) Area Caucuses Area Caucus Coordinator (ACC) Precinct Caucuses Precinct Caucus Chairs (PCC) Precinct Committee Officers (PCO) Packets and Envelopes
Timeline Assign a Caucus Jurisdiction Coordinator NOW! Identify Precinct Caucus Locations SPI Letter Insurance Accessible Find Area Caucus Coordinators Share your Information with the State Party Precinct Caucuses – Sunday, April 15, 2012 – 1:00pm
Materials Emails to County and Legislative District Chairs Packet and Information for CJCs Packet and Information for ACCs Packet and Information for PCCs
Materials Precinct 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
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
Closing Remarks THANK YOU (206) 583-0664 Jaxon Ravens jaxon@wa-democrats.org Greg Haffner greg@wa-democrats.org