Apr 12

Caucus Update (State Convention)

As you know the precinct caucuses are this Sunday, April 15th.

It is possible that at that time you might be asked some questions about the schedule, timing and location of the 2012 Washington State Democratic Convention. This email should assist you in answering some of these questions and perhaps some of your own.

The State Convention is being held from Friday June 1st to Sunday June 3rd, 2012 at the Washington State Convention Center (800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101). The host hotel is the Westin Seattle (1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101). The Westin and the Convention Center are both union facilities. It is less than ½ a mile between the Convention Center and the Westin.

Attached to this email are a Tentative Schedule and Registration Information about the State Convention. If you are elected as congressional district caucus/state convention delegate at your legislative district caucus on the weekend of April 28th and 29th you will receive the final version of the Registration Form. You will be able to sign up by mailing in the Registration Form or registering online at www.wa-democrats.org. Online registration will be up by April 28th. We would prefer that you sign up for everything all at once. Also, it is easier on our system if you sign up for a package.

Rooms at the Westin are $139+tax per night. You will get information on how to book your room if you are elected as a delegate or alternate. You will be able to book your room beginning April 30th. All rooms must be booked by May 17th, but room may sell out before May 17th. We will also give you overflow hotel options at that time too.

If you have any questions about registration or housing for the State Convention please contact Shawna Ousse at (206) 583-0664 or shawna@wa-democrats.org.

Jaxon Ravens

Executive Director

PS – Remember that in 2012 Chairs, Vice Chairs and State Committee Members are not automatic delegates to the State Convention, but must be elected to these positions at their legislative district caucus or sub caucus.

Washington State Democrats

P.O. Box 4027

Seattle, WA 98194

(206) 583-0664

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Azziem Underwood

****** Azziem The Dream *******
Born in Youngstown Ohio a family of ten. I moved to Seattle in the early 80’s. I’m hard working, dedicated, and committed to the Democratic principles and getting Democrats elected and President Barack Obama Reelected as President of the United States of America.
Organizations: I enjoy being involved with organizations such as B.I.G. (Blacks In Government), C.L.U.W. (Coalition of Labor Union Woman), CBTU (Coalition of Black Trade Unionist), GLBT (Gay Lesbian Bi-Sexual Transgender. Currently, I’m a Board member in the Stonewall Democrats and the Diversity Outreach Director.
Employment: At King County 24+ years as a Computer Operator Specialist, I’m the past Shop Steward and Key Member in good standings with TEAMSTERS. In 2006 & 2011 I was a National Delegate to the Teamsters Convention Representing over 14, 000 local Teamsters.
Community: I’m the past President of my Condominium Association for over eight terms, prior to that I’ve held other board positions. I enjoyed being involved in our community neighbor watch program. I’m dedicated to improving the quality and security of our community. Working with the sheriffs and others in the community I was able to assist in keeping our community safe from drugs and other hurt harm and danger.
But most of all, I enjoy being involved in the democratic process and being involved in the Democratic Party. I am currently the WSDCC. State Committeeman representing the 11th Legislative District 10+ years and 8th Congressional District Chair with a seat on the Washington State Democrats Executive board; Also I’m currently the Chair of the 11th Legislative District Democrats. Also, I’m the Washington State Democratic African American Caucus President and past co-chair of the W.S.D.C.C. Affirmative Action Committee. I also held board position in King County Democratic Central Committee K.C.D.C.C. where I chaired the Legislative Action Committee. One of my proudest moments was in 1998 when I won the Warren G. Magnuson Award for Committeeman of the year. In 2000 I ran for State Senate in the 5th LD (D) against the incumbent Dino Rossi and look forward to run for an Office again.

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