Meetings and Events
Next Monthly Meeting
Date, Time, Location
Meetings are Virtual over Zoom until further notice
We meet on the second Thursday of the Month at 7:00 - 9:00
Members will receive a meeting invite.
Contact Us for an invitation.
November 11, 2021
Topics:
Assisting Afghan Refugees
Huddle Leadership Updates
Upcoming Programs
2021 Huddle Meetings
October 14, 2021
Discussion included:
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Surveyed members' current activism activities
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Reviewed priorities we set in April and strategized on moving them forward in 2022
September 9, 2021
We discussed the Huddle Forums, Vote Tripling, and Assisting Afghan Refugee Resettlement.
August 14, 2021
We celebrated the summer by taking July off with no meeting and enjoying a picnic lunch on April's big deck in August.
June 10, 2021
Barbara led a discussion of S-1, the For the People Act. Danny DeBare of Activate America discussed activism strategy for 2022 midterms.
May 20, 2021
Members reported on activism organizations they have worked with, that we might want to partner with in the upcoming election season.
April 8, 2021
We discussed:
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Our accomplishments in 2020 election activism
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Shared approach to meetings
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Breakout session to identify ideas for 2021 focus
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Top focus: Fight and counteract voter suppression
February 11, 2021
Al Padro, member of the CV Municipal Advisory Council, presented an overview of the purpose and functioning of the MAC and a typical meeting.
January 14, 2021
Susan explained why Trump is still a danger. Jane explained impeachment and 25th Amendment.
March 11, 2021
Sara Lamnin, member of the Alameda County Coalition for Fair Redistricting, discussed promoting a fair process for redrawing the five County Supervisor District boundaries.
Recent Special Events
Assembling Face Shields
January 18, 2021
In conjunction with the Biden-Harris inauguration and MLK Day of Service, Vicky organized a project to assemble 200 face shields for health care workers.
Casey and Phid joined the effort (each working from home). Vicky delivered the assembled shields to Alameda Health Systems.
Annual Special Events
Annual Special Events
(Covid permitting)
New Year Retreat:
Set goals for the year
Summer Picnic:
Barbecue and play
Holiday Social:
Sweet and savory treats
2021 Summer Picnic
About twenty of us gathered on April's big deck on August 14th to enjoy a beautiful summer day, delicious food, and long-missed company.
The fare was "appetizers, salads, and desserts."
The joy was being together in person for the first time in eighteen months.
We invite you to join us and make change a reality
Act as if what you do makes a difference. IT DOES!
William James