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CA Dem AAPI Caucus Membership Meeting and Prop 50 Phonebank

Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 5:30-7:30pm

We will be having a brief caucus meeting from 5:30-6pm followed by a phonebank starting for Prop 50 starting at 6pm.

Caucus Administration. Register/Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jeQpLktyTR60k5H3yg5qRQ#/registration

I. Call to Order | Welcome

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Caucus Officer Reports

  1. State Chairs Report (Hon. Harris Mojadedi)
  2. State Vice Chairs Report (Steve Kang)
  3. State Treasurers Report (Diane Le)
  4. State Communication Secretary’s Report (Hon. Alfred Twu)
  5. State Recording Secretary’s Report (Shivam Patel)
  6. Parliamentary Chairs Report (Aref Aziz)
  7. Legislative Directors Report (Gurpreet Kaur)
  8. Northern California Region (Angelica Ramos-Allen)
  9. Southern California Region (Zahra Hajee)

IV. AAPI’s United for Prop 50 Phonebank (6pm-7:30pm)https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/846944/

V. Speakers 

VI. Adjournment

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AAPI Caucus Membership Meeting – Friday, August 22, 2025

California Democratic Party Executive Board Meeting AAPI Caucus Meeting: Friday, August 22, 7:30-9pm AANHPI Organizing in the Digital Age

Special guest, Texas State Representative Gene Wu, current Chair of the Texas Democratic House Caucus, will speak on his experience fighting the Republican power grab in Texas.

Afterwards, our SoCal Chair Zahra Hajee will be moderating a panel on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Organizing in the Digital Age. Zoom Link: https://cadem-org.zoom.us/…/regi…/kHIY86BJRNeIH8Lbo5E9eA

If time is available after the panel, we’ll have time for candidates and campaigns to speak, sign up in advance at https://forms.gle/QEPJ4NMaGwHKzcDz7
Community Events Calendar

Wednesday, August 20: Korean American Democratic Committee – Movie and Mingle https://www.facebook.com/KADemCom/posts/pfbid0Ppuke4nnVS8orgMLe6w1aLaibuRYHGmC5SCexKbnjhh7Wwdfi2gAdLeLfa81ZDVVl
Saturday, Sept 6: Sonoma County Asian Pacific Islander Democratic Club – September Membership Meeting and Mixer https://forms.gle/kVR15LovkP1i5AEk8
Thursday, Sept 11: Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus of Alameda County Annual Membership Meeting and Fundraiser https://secure.actblue.com/donate/din25
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Meet our 2025-2027 Board!

Statewide
Chair: Hon. Harris Mojadedi
Vice Chair: Steve Kang
Treasurer: Diane Le
Recording Secretary: Shivam Patel
Communications Secretary: Hon. Alfred Twu
Legislative Chair: Gurpreet Kaur
Parliamentary Chair: Aref Aziz

Northern California
Chair: Angelica Ramos-Allen
Vice Chair & Political Director: Hon. Emily Ann Ramos
Secretary: Malia (“Lia”) Aiavao
Outreach & Local Clubs Chair: Uma Krishnan

Central Valley
Central Valley Vice Chair: Hon. Rachel Hernandez
Central Valley Political Director: Uriah Blackwell

Southern California
Chair: Zahra Hajee
Vice Chair & Political Director: Jeanie Le
San Diego Vice Chair & Political Director: Indroneal Banerjee
Secretary: Justin Chu Lee
Outreach & Local Clubs Chair: Hon. Andrew Yam

Learn more about each of our board members here: https://aapicaucus.com/about-us/executive-board/
California Democrats Stand with Immigrant Communities and Oppose the President’s Illegal Orders
We oppose the president’s deliberate chaos and use of fear & disorder for political gain. We urge all Democrats to speak up and speak out to protect our communities, our democracy, and the rule of law.
Delegates: Apply to be on a Standing Committee
DSCC members are eligible to serve on a California Democratic Party Standing Committee. Standing Committee members help shape the future of our party by adopting party rules, resolutions, legislation, platform, and so much more.
The 2025-2027 Standing Committee Application is now open. 

The application will close on Monday, July 7 at 12:00 AM.

CADEM Standing Committees:
Credentials
Finance
JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)
Legislation
Organizing
Platform
Resolutions
Rules

Head to our website to learn more about each committee and how you can get more involved.
Statewide Officers will seek to uplift our Party’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with the appointment of diverse voices that reflect the collective power of 10 million California Democrats.
You can apply to be a member of any one of our Standing Committees that interests you and to which you feel you can make a contribution. You will only need to apply once for all of the committees in which you are interested.
APPLY NOW

Note: Current committee members must reapply in order to be reconsidered for continued service.

Community Events Calendar
Saturday, June 14: Walk with the San Mateo County AAPI Alliance in the San Mateo County Pride Parade https://partiful.com/e/T8j3GJmB6qVJI2yZ4091

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
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AAPI Caucus Meeting & Board Elections

California Democratic Party
Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus Organizing Convention Meeting Agenda
May 30, 2025 @ 7:30 pm-9:15 pm 
Room: 260BC

AGENDA
Caucus Administration
I. Call to Order | Welcome
II. Approval of Agenda 
III. Caucus Officer Reports

IV. The Legal Fight Against the Trump Administration & Impact on the AAPI Community
– Special Remarks by San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu
– Special Remarks by Attorney General Rob Bonta (invited)
– Special Remarks by AAPI Legislative Caucus Chair Asm. Mike Fong (invited)

Caucus Business 
V. Caucus Officer Elections

Caucus Communications
VI. Incoming Chair’s Remarks
VII. Speakers (time permitting; advanced sign up required at https://forms.gle/yfanYQUzK9hFmUF69)
VIII.      Adjournment

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

Friday, May 30, 2025 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 This convention will include party leadership elections.

Please visit www.cdpconvention.org to:
-Learn about the details of the convention
-View the tentative schedule
-Find info on sponsorship opportunities.

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
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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
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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

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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

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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/

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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%5D
If 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 0639 Passcode: 057199
Speakers can sign up using this form: https://forms.gle/QXMdV6C4cTJCh9916
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 the Statewide Delegation at the May 18, 2024 meeting.
Learn more at https://cadem.org/democratic-national-convention/
Tentative CA Dem Calendar for 2024
January 16, 2024 – National Convention District-Level Delegate Application Open
Jan 18, 2024 – Democratic National Committee (DNC) Member Application Open
February 12, 2024 – National Convention At-Large & PLEO Delegate Application Open
March 21, 2024 – National Convention District-Level Delegate Application Close 
April 17, 2024 – Democratic National Committee (DNC) Member Application Close
April 18, 2024 – Notice DNC Member Election
April 21, 2024 – National Convention District-Level Delegate Caucus Elections 
April 24, 2024 – National Convention At-Large & PLEO Delegate Application Close
May 4, 2024 – Virtual 2025 Post Primary Endorsing Caucuses
May 17-19, 2024 – E Board (Southern CA Location TBD)
May 18, 2024 – Election of California Democratic National Committee Members 
May 18, 2024 – Statewide Delegation Meeting (At-Large and PLEO Delegates Selected) – Location TBD
Early August – E Board Date TBD (Virtual on Whova)
Mon, August 19, 2024 – Thu, Aug 22, 2024 – 2024 Democratic National Convention Chicago IL.
August 23, 2024 – DNC Committee Members Four-year term begins
December 5-8, 2024 – E Board (Northern CA Location TBD)