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AAPI Caucus Board Elections

At our Convention meeting, the Caucus will be holding elections for the 2025-2027 board. Members who join or renew at least 35 days before the gaveling into order of the first session of the CDP Convention are eligible to vote. Please join or renew by April 26, 2025 to be eligible.
We are aiming to hold our meeting in person in Anaheim on the evening of Friday, May 30. Date and time will be confirmed soon.
Candidates interested in running can file using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvmvM0xhetMhQeVQbREeH9VfZ0DFaLKlLXDiozme9fXK213A/viewform
Nominations close on May 2, 2025
All seats on the board are up for election. These are:
Caucus Chair*
Vice-Chair*
Treasurer
State Recording Secretary
State Communications Secretary
State Legislative Chair
State Parliamentary Chair

Northern Chair
Northern Vice-Chair & Political Director
Northern Secretary
Northern Outreach and Local Clubs Chair

Central Valley Vice Chair
Central Valley Political Director

Southern Chair
Southern Vice-Chair and Political Director
San Diego Vice-Chair and Political Director
Southern Secretary
Southern Outreach and Local Clubs Chair

* Only DSCC Delegates are eligible to be Caucus Chair or Vice Chair. All other positions are open to any member of the Caucus.

Election Procedures
Elections Committee Members: Tim Phan, Gene Kim, Adam Ma Contact: cademparty.apicaucus@gmail.com

Saturday, April 26, 2025 Last day to join or renew and be eligible to vote.
Friday, May 2, 2025 Nominations closed. List of all eligible voters will be made available to all candidates.
Friday, May 30, 2025 (Tentative) Election Meeting at the CADEM Convention in Anaheim.
Please see our bylaws at https://aapicaucus.com/bylaws/ for the full description of the board positions and the details of the election process..
2025 California Democratic Party Convention Anaheim Convention Center May 30 – June 1

The 2025 convention will be taking place. This convention will include party leadership elections. Registration is open now. Online registration closes at 5pm on May 6.
Please visit www.cdpconvention.org to:
– Register for the convention
– Learn about the details of the convention
– View the tentative schedule
– Sign up for training sessions
– Find info on sponsorship opportunities.
Party staff are currently working on scheduling the Caucus meetings. We will let you know soon when the AAPI Caucus meeting will take place.

Convention Volunteers Needed Democrats – We Need You!

Join us in sunny Orange County for the California Democratic Party State Convention in Anaheim! We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help make this event a success and create an unforgettable experience. With your support, we’ll elect new Party Officers, Regional Directors, and begin the hard work of organizing for 2026. Dates: May 29 – June 1, 2025  Location: Anaheim Convention Center We need 300+ volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks, including: Registration & credentialing of attendees Greeting and directing guests General event support – and more! As a volunteer, you’ll: Work alongside passionate Democrats from across California. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the organizing efforts driving our party Receive an Observer Pass to attend events for credentialed delegates after your shift!

Ready to be part of our convention? Sign up now to secure your spot

Important Notes: A mandatory training will be provided after you sign up. Volunteers are responsible for their own hotel and parking accommodations.

Renew your Caucus Membership for 2025
Memberships are now by calendar year, so if you haven’t renewed yet for 2025, it’s time to renew your caucus membership! To pay dues, go to https://cadem.org/caucuses/ and click on Caucus Dues.

AAPI Caucus Dues:
Annual Dues (January – December)
Student / 65+ : $5
Standard Dues: $20
Lifetime Member Dues: $250
Lifetime Sustaining Member Dues: $500
Community Events Calendar
Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Mixer Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11am – 1pm Ludwig’s Biergarten, 383 Castro St, Mountain View Details and RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/aaphim25

Convention 5/30-6/1 in Anaheim – AAPI Caucus Board Election Process and Timeline

AAPI Caucus Board Elections
At our Convention meeting, the Caucus will be holding elections for the 2025-2027 board. Members who join or renew at least 35 days before the gaveling into order of the first session of the CDP Convention are eligible to vote. Please join or renew by April 26, 2025 to be eligible.

We are aiming to hold our meeting in person in Anaheim on the evening of Friday, May 30. Date and time will be confirmed soon.

All seats on the board are up for election. These are:
Caucus Chair*
Vice-Chair*
Treasurer
State Recording Secretary
State Communications Secretary
State Legislative Chair
State Parliamentary Chair

Northern Chair
Northern Vice-Chair & Political Director
Northern Secretary Northern Outreach and Local Clubs Chair
Central Valley Vice Chair
Central Valley Political Director

Southern Chair
Southern Vice-Chair and Political Director
San Diego Vice-Chair and Political Director
Southern Secretary
Southern Outreach and Local Clubs Chair

* Only DSCC Delegates are eligible to be Caucus Chair or Vice Chair. All other positions are open to any member of the Caucus.

Election Procedures
Elections Committee Members: Tim Phan, Gene Kim, Adam Ma
Sunday, April 11, 2025 Nominations open.
Saturday, April 26, 2025 Last day to join or renew and be eligible to vote.
Friday, May 2, 2025 Nominations closed. List of all eligible voters will be made available to all candidates.
Friday, May 30, 2025 (Tentative) Election Meeting at the CADEM Convention in Anaheim.
Please see our bylaws at https://aapicaucus.com/bylaws/ for the full description of the board positions and the details of the election process.
2025 California Democratic Party Convention Anaheim Convention Center May 30 – June 1 The 2025 convention will be taking place. This convention will include party leadership elections.
Registration will open in April. Information on the AAPI Caucus meeting and Caucus board elections will be available soon.

Convention Volunteers Needed
Democrats – We Need You! Join us in sunny Orange County for the California Democratic Party State Convention in Anaheim! We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help make this event a success and create an unforgettable experience. With your support, we’ll elect new Party Officers, Regional Directors, and begin the hard work of organizing for 2026.

Dates: May 29 – June 1, 2025  
Location: Anaheim Convention Center

We need 300+ volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks, including: Registration & credentialing of attendees Greeting and directing guests General event support – and more! As a volunteer, you’ll: Work alongside passionate Democrats from across California. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the organizing efforts driving our party Receive an Observer Pass to attend events for credentialed delegates after your shift!

Ready to be part of our convention?
Sign up now to secure your spot using the VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM Important Notes: A mandatory training will be provided after you sign up. Volunteers are responsible for their own hotel and parking accommodations.

Renew your Caucus Membership for 2025
Memberships are now by calendar year, so if you haven’t renewed yet for 2025, it’s time to renew your caucus membership! To pay dues, go to https://cadem.org/caucuses/ and click on Caucus Dues.
AAPI Caucus Dues:
Annual Dues (January – December)
Student / 65+ : $5
Standard Dues: $20
Lifetime Member Dues: $250
Lifetime Sustaining Member Dues: $500
Community Events Calendar
Thursday, April 10: Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus of Alameda County General Membership Meeting – meet our Newest Democratic Asian American Mayors in Alameda County – Online at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9iuJq-TBS3mHiGfkpauksQ
Friday, April 11: Asian Dems of Los Angeles Spring Mixer – https://www.asiandemsla.org/events.html

March 17, 2025 Newsletter

2025 California Democratic Party Convention Anaheim Convention Center May 30 – June 1 The 2025 convention will be taking place. This convention will include party leadership elections.
Registration will open in April. Information on the AAPI Caucus meeting and Caucus board elections will be available soon.

Convention Volunteers Needed Democrats – We Need You! Join us in sunny Orange County for the California Democratic Party State Convention in Anaheim! We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help make this event a success and create an unforgettable experience. With your support, we’ll elect new Party Officers, Regional Directors, and begin the hard work of organizing for 2026. Dates: May 29 – June 1, 2025   Location: Anaheim Convention Center We need 300+ volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks, including: Registration & credentialing of attendees Greeting and directing guests General event support – and more! As a volunteer, you’ll: Work alongside passionate Democrats from across California. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the organizing efforts driving our party Receive an Observer Pass to attend events for credentialed delegates after your shift! Ready to be part of our convention? Sign up now to secure your spot VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM Important Notes: A mandatory training will be provided after you sign up. Volunteers are responsible for their own hotel and parking accommodations.

AAPI Caucus Board Elections At our Convention meeting, the Caucus will be holding elections for the 2025-2027 board. Members who join or renew at least 35 days before the gaveling into order of the first session of the CDP Convention are eligible to vote.

Renew your Caucus Membership for 2025
Memberships are now by calendar year, so if you haven’t renewed yet for 2025, it’s time to renew your caucus membership! To pay dues, go to https://cadem.org/caucuses/ and click on Caucus Dues.
AAPI Caucus Dues:
Annual Dues (January – December) Student / 65+ : $5 Standard Dues: $20
Lifetime Member Dues: $250 Lifetime Sustaining Member Dues: $500
Community Events Calendar
Friday, April 11: Asian Dems of Los Angeles Spring Mixer – https://www.asiandemsla.org/events.html

January 29, 2025 Newsletter

Assembly District Election Meeting (ADEM) Delegate Elections
Information for the 2025 ADEMs, as well as the links to register as a delegate candidate, are available at www.ademelections.com

VOTING: Democrats can register online for ADEMs. The deadline is extended until noon on Friday, January 31, 2025.
In-person registration for ADEMs (voting with a scantron ballot at an in-person ADEM location) will run from Monday, January 6, 2025, until Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Electronic voting credentials will be mailed on January 31, 2025, for those opting to vote electronically.
In-person ADEM meetings will be held Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, 2025. Because in-person voting is by scantron ballot, we will not have the results the weekend of the ADEM meetings. Results are expected by March 3, 2025.

Renew your Caucus Membership for 2025
It’s time to renew your caucus membership! To pay dues, go to https://cadem.org/caucuses/ and click on Caucus Dues.
AAPI Caucus Dues:
Annual Dues (January – December) Student / 65+ : $5 Standard Dues: $20
Lifetime Member Dues: $250 Lifetime Sustaining Member Dues: $500
New local club: Sonoma County Asian Pacific Islander Democratic Club To join or get in contact, please email Gil Dong at socoapidemclub@gmail.com or visit https://www.socoapidemclub.com/

December 13, 2024 Membership Meeting Agenda

December E-Board AAPI Caucus Membership Meeting: Friday, December 13, 6-8pm
The December executive board conference is online. Details are at https://cadem.org/executive-board/
Our Caucus will be meeting on Friday, December 13 from 6-8pm.
California Democratic Party Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus E-Board Meeting Agenda   Registration Link:  https://cadem-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqf-ugpjguG9Nyv5HXfziTsOAZwTJAbjVn#/registration

I. Call to Order | Welcome

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Officer/Executive Board Reports 
a. State Chair’s Report (Deepa Sharma)

b. Vice Chair’s Report (Hon. Tammy Kim)

c. State Treasurer’s Report (Aref Aziz for Marilyn Cachola Lucey) Account balance: $ 16,896.23

d. State Communications Secretary’s Report (Alfred Twu)

e. State Recording Secretary’s Report (Shivam Patel)

f. Parliamentary Chair’s Report (Aref Aziz)

g. Legislative Director’s Report (Gurpreet Kaur) 

h. Northern California Region (Hon. Harris Mojadedi) Officers: Hon. Harris Mojadedi, Hon. Emily Ann Ramos, Hon. Rachel Hernandez, Lia Aiavao, Zahra Hajee, Diane Le

i. Southern California Region (Michael Milan for Hon. Jessica Caloza) Officers: Jessica Caloza, Michael Milan, Dr. Indroneal Banerjee, Dr. Andrew Murphy, Steve Kang

IV. Welcoming New AAPI Legislators 

V. Panel: Where We Go From Here, a Discussion with AAPI Caucus Membership


VI. Speakers (Advanced Sign up required, time permitting, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hp75E_1REzYMzszx3yV0ObLnNV2r5Rpb1viWvVGg9XM/edit

VII.   Adjournment

Nov 19 News – Volunteer for Ballot Curing, December Exec Board Conference, ADEM Delegate Elections

Volunteers Needed in Too Close to Call House Races
Thanks to your efforts, our Congressional candidates such as Derek Tran are ahead as vote counting continues.
Derek Tran and other House candidates here in CA remain too close to call. Ballot curing will ensure that we keep the lead to win this and other seats. The DCCC is hosting phonebanks for volunteers to help cure ballots. Sign up to volunteer here.
**In-language volunteers needed for ballot curing** If you have native Mandarin Chinese language ability OR native Korean language ability, and have some capacity during the work week, please email Sarah Lin (DCCC AANHPI Engagement Director) at slin@dccc.org.
December E-Board will be Virtual AAPI Caucus Membership Meeting: Friday, December 13, 6-8pm
The December executive board conference has been changed to online. Registration is open now through Dec 3 at https://cadem.org/executive-board/
Our Caucus will be meeting on Friday, December 13 from 6-8pm.Agenda and zoom link will be provided later.
Tentative Agenda
Assembly District Election Meeting (ADEM) Delegate Election Process
Regional Directors and staff are currently working to identify the 2025 ADEM delegate locations.
The CADEM ADEM website will be live by Monday, December 2.
CANDIDATES: The candidate application period will run from Monday, December 9 until Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
VOTERS: Democrats can register online for ADEMs from Monday, January 6, 2025, until Friday, January 24, 2025. In-person registration for ADEMs (voting with a scantron ballot at an in-person ADEM location) will run from Monday, January 6, 2025, until Sunday, February 22/23, 2025.
TRAINING: Candidate and voter training will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, 6-7:30 pm. To register, click the button link below.
Electronic voting credentials will be mailed on January 31, 2025, for those opting to vote electronically.
In-person ADEM meetings will be held Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, 2025. Because in-person voting is by scantron ballot, we will not have the results the weekend of the ADEM meetings. Results are expected by March 3, 2025.
More details will be coming next month. 2025 ADEM Procedures

October Events

October 19: AANHPI Mobilization for Harris-Walz in Nevada – RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/2024nvvictory/event/706047/

Saturday Evening Rally with President Obama in Las Vegas – RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/2024nvvictory/event/725637/

Can’t make the weekend of the 19th and want to go a different weekend? Click here to sign up for a bus trip!

Click here to join the Harris-Walz Virtual Phone Bank into battleground states. There are multiple shifts to join everyday.

October 26: – AAPI Day of Action for Derek Tran for Congress (CA 45) and Dave Min for Congress (CA 47) in partnership with the DCCC – AAPI Day of Action for Jessica Caloza for Assembly (Virtual & In-Person) – RSVP at tinyurl.com/TeamCaloza24

October 3 Newsletter

October Events
October 12: AAPI Day of Action for Darshana Patel in partnership with the CA AAPI Legislative Caucus, South Asians for Harris, SD AAPI Dems, & more:  10am, TBD Escondido
October 13: Mobilization for Derek Tran in partnership with Taiwanese Americans for Progress, South Asians for Harris, & more:  11am, sign up here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo4XiEYunZZ8AOVSwpmAs-zOU8v_pmvQudsEuOGJ9eF_eZzQ/viewform

October 19: AANHPI Mobilization for Harris-Walz in Nevada: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3KPgR_10967v4jQc227oxjHGt5uVmzg10CMZrAXkXmGFpjg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
October 26: – AAPI Day of Action for Derek Tran for Congress (CA 45) and Dave Min for Congress (CA 47) in partnership with the DCCC – AAPI Day of Action for Jessica Caloza for Assembly (Virtual & In-Person)
Find CADEM Endorsed Candidates!
A list of candidates and Propositions endorsed by the party, as well as a search tool where voters can look up the endorsed candidates for where they live, is available at https://cadem.org/endorsements/
Five members of our board are running for office and have been endorsed by the party:
Jessica Caloza for Assembly
Rachel Hernandez for Riverbank Mayor
Tammy Kim for Irvine Mayor
Emily Ann Ramos for Mountain View City Council
Alfred Twu for Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board
Volunteer for the CADEM Voter Protection Team!
CADEM is looking for hotline operators and volunteer attorneys to make sure everyone’s right to vote is protected! Sign up at https://fs3.formsite.com/CADEM2011/CADEMVOTERPROTECTION/index

Voter Protection Team Hotline Operators
If any California voters have questions or encounter issues related to elections and voting, our CADEM Voter Protection Hotline Operators will take calls from voters who call 1-877-321-8683(VOTE) until the polls close on Election Day!
CADEM Voter Protection team will need to ramp up this effort from Thursday, October 17, 2024, to the Election, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, until the polls close, by recruiting and training volunteer operators who will be ready for the job!

Voter Protection Team Volunteer Attorneys
Our mission is to recruit hundreds of trained volunteer attorneys who will be dispatched around the state to handle questions and field potential voter disenfranchisement issues.
Renew Your Membership for 2024
There’s still time to renew your Caucus membership. This can be done online at https://onlinecampaigntools.com/WebForms/ViewForm?key=v3OgtUdQThjhzNZ%2FYfwUPw%3D%3D#%5Bpage=1%5D
If you would like to request fee waiver for economic hardship, please contact us at cademparty.apicaucus@gmail.com.
December E-Board will be Virtural
The December executive board conference has been changed to online. Registration is open now through Dec 3 at https://cadem.org/executive-board/

September 4 Newsletter

Sunday, Sept 8 Meet and Walk with Evan Low Join our Caucus, the Filipino-American Democratic Caucus, and the San Mateo County Asian American Pacific Islander Alliance in Pacifica!
Sunday, 4:30-7pm. Sharp Park GC Lot, 2600 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/evanlowforcongress/event/678275/
Volunteer for the CADEM Voter Protection Team!
CADEM is looking for hotline operators and volunteer attorneys to make sure everyone’s right to vote is protected! Sign up at https://fs3.formsite.com/CADEM2011/CADEMVOTERPROTECTION/index

Voter Protection Team Hotline Operators
If any California voters have questions or encounter issues related to elections and voting, our CADEM Voter Protection Hotline Operators will take calls from voters who call 1-877-321-8683(VOTE) until the polls close on Election Day!
CADEM Voter Protection team will need to ramp up this effort from Thursday, October 17, 2024, to the Election, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, until the polls close, by recruiting and training volunteer operators who will be ready for the job!
Voter Protection Team Volunteer Attorneys
Our mission is to recruit hundreds of trained volunteer attorneys who will be dispatched around the state to handle questions and field potential voter disenfranchisement issues.
Renew Your Membership for 2024
There’s still time to renew your Caucus membership. This can be done online at https://onlinecampaigntools.com/WebForms/ViewForm?key=v3OgtUdQThjhzNZ%2FYfwUPw%3D%3D#%5Bpage=1%5D
If you would like to request fee waiver for economic hardship, please contact us at cademparty.apicaucus@gmail.com.
Community Events Calendar
PALAD Larry Itliong Legacy Awards Saturday, September 14 in West Hollywood secure.actblue.com/donate/paladawards2024
Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County’s Annual Awards Gala! bit.ly/ADLAC24 When: Saturday, September 21st, 6:30-8:30PM Where: NBC Seafood Dim Sum Restaurant (404 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754)
Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County’s Annual Awards Gala! When: Saturday, September 21st, 6-9PM Where: San Carlos RSVP at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/aapifallfundraiser
Tentative CA Dem Calendar for 2024

December 2024 – E Board (Burlingame, CA)

All in for Kamala Organizing Call + Orange County Day of Action

California’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention is proud to support Kamala Harris for President! Get involved at bit.ly/aanhpiharriscall

Orange County AAPI Day of Action Congressional Districts 45 and 47 are critical for winning back Democratic control of the House of Representatives. Join us for a day of action in Orange County in support of Dave Min and Derek Tran. tinyurl.com/AAPI810
If your organization would like to join as a co-partner of this event, please contact Deepa at d.sharma23@yahoo.com

The California Democratic Party Endorses Propositions At the July 20 Executive Board Meeting, the party voted to endorse the following new Propositions:

Prop 2 – School Bond – Yes
Prop 4 – Climate Bond – Yes
Prop 5 – Local Bonds – Yes

The party’s full list of Proposition endorsements is now: Yes on 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 32, 33, 35 No on 36 For a list of all endorsements, please visit https://cadem.org/endorsements/