Date and Time: May 22nd, 3-5pm
This meeting is intended for DSA-LA Members in Good Standing.
Please ensure your Membership is current in advance of the meeting if you wish to participate. You can check your current status here.
If you do not check in advance, we will be unable to resolve any membership issues on the day of the meeting.
About this Meeting
A chapter meeting is one of the most important meetings that DSA-LA holds throughout the year. It is a space for all members to come together and make important decisions about the future of the organization. At this meeting, DSA-LA members will be debating and voting on a couple proposals — described below.
Who can attend?
This Meeting is open to all DSA-LA Members in Good Standing*. It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new, super involved already, or somewhere in between. We are a democratic, member-driven organization, and if you’re a member, your voice matters!
Please note: We will not be screening to prevent non-members from attending, however, only members will be able to vote or speak.
How will voting be handled?
The meeting will be run using rules of order as required by our bylaws. Based on feedback from the last Chapter meeting, we are experimenting with a new voting method: An online voting tool developed by Philly DSA and used by several other large chapters, including Chicago, New York, D.C., and others.
What if I can’t attend?
Even if you are unable to make it in person, you can still have your voice heard! Members are invited to join our new Discussion Board and share their opinions in the most relevant threads.
What accessibility features will this meeting have?
Simultaneous interpretation will be available in Spanish. This meeting will be hosted online and accessible to any member with a phone or computer who can access internet. (Note, while it will be possible to dial in using a cell-phone only, the meeting is intended to be accessed using the Zoom app. Members who do not use the Zoom app may have their experiences limited and find it difficult to participate fully.)
(*Members in Good Standing just means members who are current on dues. If you aren’t sure about your status, you can check here.)
Things That Will Be Voted On:
Bylaws Amendments (A bylaws amendment needs 2/3rds support to pass)
Proposed Bylaws Change here
This item has been included by a petition of at least 50 members. Bylaws Amendment regarding Absentee Voting
Proposed Bylaws Change here
This item has been included by a petition of at least 50 members.
All this information and more is summarized in the Linktree here!
Need help? Shoot us an email at [email protected] with any questions.
We could use your help!
Putting together such large scale meetings is never easy, and relies on a ton of invisible labor from our members. Members produce these events, figure out how to make them as accessible as possible, and figure out tech solutions for things like voting. If you want to get involved; especially if you think that you could help something get done better, please contact [email protected]. We know there’s always room for improvement, and we may already share some of your assessments, but could always use more help to be able to bring ideas to life.
Fecha y hora: 22 de mayo, 3-5pm
Esta reunión está dirigida a los miembros de la DSA-LA que estén al corriente de pago.
Por favor, asegúrese de que su membresía está al día antes de la reunión si desea participar. Puede comprobar su estado actual aquí.
Si no lo comprueba con antelación, no podremos resolver ningún problema de afiliación el día de la reunión.
Acerca de esta reunión
¿Qué es una reunión de capítulo?
¿Quién puede asistir?
¿Cómo se llevará a cabo la votación?
¿Qué pasa si no puedo asistir?
¿Qué características de accesibilidad tendrá esta reunión?
Cosas que se votarán:
Enmiendas a los estatutos (una enmienda a los estatutos necesita 2/3 de apoyo para ser aprobada)
¡Toda esta información y más se resume en Linktree aquí!
¿Necesitas ayuda? Envíenos un correo electrónico a [email protected] con cualquier pregunta.
Necesitamos su ayuda.
Organizar reuniones de tal envergadura nunca es fácil, y depende de una tonelada de trabajo invisible de nuestros miembros. Los miembros producen estos eventos, se las ingenian para hacerlos lo más accesibles posible, y buscan soluciones tecnológicas para cosas como las votaciones. Si quieres participar, especialmente si crees que puedes ayudar a que algo se haga mejor, ponte en contacto con [email protected]. Sabemos que siempre se puede mejorar, y puede que ya compartamos algunas de tus valoraciones, pero siempre nos vendría bien más ayuda para poder dar vida a las ideas.