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Meeting Cancelled for Jan. 21st

Saturday, January 20th, 2024
Based on the extremely cold weather and the lingering slippery conditions through Sunday, we have decided to cancel our Jan. 21st meeting.  Stay safe and warm.

 

We will hold our Annual Meeting and election of Executive Officers at our 19th Anniversary celebration on Sunday, February 11th. We have ordered a sunny day.  Stay tuned for further details.

 

Oct. 15 Meeting – Separation of Church and State

Monday, October 2nd, 2023

The beginning of the First Amendment- called the Establishment Clause reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion”. This has always been interpreted as a requirement that there be a separation between Church and State. But just how tall is that wall that is believed to separate Church and State?

 JOIN THE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN OF CLIFTON AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA

ON

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023 FROM 3 – 5 PM

AT

POHICK REGIONAL LIBRARY

6450 SYDENSTRICKER ROAD

BURKE, VA 22015

Come take part in a lively discussion about what separation of Church and State really means.

How separate are Church and State?

What did the Founders intend?

How has the Supreme Court interpreted the Establishment Clause?

Can places of worship maintain their tax-exempt status if they engage in politics? …and much more!

 TWO SPECIAL INVITED GUESTS 

We will also hear from two local candidates – Albert Vega for Springfield District Supervisor and Sandy Anderson for Springfield School Board.

Questions?  Email cliftonwomendems@aol.com

 

Democratic Candidate Forum

Tuesday, May 16th, 2023

The DWCNV along with the Springfield District Democratic Committee held the annual Democratic Candidate Forum on Sunday, May 7, at the Clifton Town Hall. The program was a great success with many attendees–all interested in hearing from our 2023 candidates.

Candidates in contested races for Springfield Board of Supervisors, Commonwealth Attorney, State Senate, and House of Delegates all had an opportunity to introduce themselves. The floor was then opened to questions that had been previously submitted by members of the DWCNV and the Springfield District Democratic Committee and were chosen by a panel of three members from each group.  We then heard a little from some candidates in uncontested races. The forum moderator was DWCNV Co-Chair Barbara Levine, and member Barbara Miller was the timekeeper.

 

General Meeting on Oct. 23rd

Friday, October 21st, 2022

We will be hosting a Zoom General Meeting this Sunday, Oct. 23rd,  from 3-5 P.M.  The topic will be The Supreme Court Decisions 2021- 2022 and Separation of Church and State.  Members and subscribers have received information on how to sign up for this Zoom meeting.  If you have questions, contact us at cliftonwomendems@aol.com

 

DWCNV Members Are Social!

Thursday, July 28th, 2022

Last night DWCNV members met for dinner at Red’s Table in Reston!  Those there enjoyed a great meal, lively conversations, and were happy to meet in person.

We hope to be meeting again in person (and virtually – hybrid)  sometime in September…more reasons for you to become a DWCNV member!

JOIN US!

Tuesday, July 26th, 2022
The DWCNV continues to send members important emails with information about Campaigns and Elections work and Political Action Alerts.

Both let you know how to help support Dems and issues of which you should be aware of and how to take action.

If you are a Democratic woman, living in No. VA, we welcome you to join our organization!

To find out more about us and what we do, check out the About Us and Join Us headings on this website.

President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris – THANK YOU!

Sunday, November 8th, 2020

We congratulate President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on their election victory!

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We are proud to support you both and look forward to seeing needed progress made on many fronts as all Americans work together, united, to make it happen!

We thank everyone who helped out on the campaign and those Americans across the country who worked tirelessly to make sure every vote is counted.

Join us for a fun 4th of July Parade!

Thursday, June 20th, 2019

DWCNV members and friends are invited to join in on the fun of marching in a small, local parade with fellow Democrats for our 2019 Democratic candidates on the 4th of July!  We will gather at the corner of Main Street and Dell Ave. in the town of Clifton at 3:45 p.m. to march in the short parade which begins at 4 p.m.

Join Us for our General Meetings and Events

Sunday, October 21st, 2018

General Meetings

Our October General Meeting will be held at the Clifton Town Hall from 3 to 5 p.m.. On November 18, we will gather at the Clifton home of two of our members for a potluck dinner and our annual Holiday Projects get-together.

Our Sunday, October 21 General Meeting topic will be “Persuasive Progressive Messaging,” with Alane Dashner of Swing Left. Just in time for the holidays, learn how to talk to Uncle Bert at the Thanksgiving table! Ms. Dashner has insights and suggestions for civil discourse that communicates a positive progressive message, especially when speaking to those with opposing views.

On November 18 we will hold our Annual Holiday Projects meeting and Potluck Dinner starting at 3 p.m. at the home of members. We will hear from leaders of the two charities we support: Britepaths and the Fairfax County Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue Toy Drive. You do not have to be a member to donate to the charities, and we will soon provide more information about how to donate.

Fall Events and Meetings 2018

Thursday, August 30th, 2018

We hope you will join us for many of these meetings and events. Contact us with questions.

Events

The DWCNV will host a fundraiser in support of Sen. Jennifer Wexton, Democratic Nominee for Congress in Virginia’s 10th District, at the Fairfax Station home of a member on Saturday, Sept. 29th from 3-5 p.m. You do not need to be a member to attend. For more information and tickets go to: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/fairfaxstation0918

Our next fall clean up has been scheduled for Sunday, September 30th, from 1 to 4 p.m. Join us and get some exercise, meet new people and do something good for the environment! See below post for more details.

On Sunday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the DWCNC will host a booth at Clifton Day, partnering with Springfield District Democratic Committee. Our booth will be located in the parking lot of Trummer’s Restaurant by the railroad tracks. Voter and campaign information and yard signs will be available for you to take. Contact us at info@dwcnv.org to volunteer for a two-hour shift between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

General Meetings

Our fall General Meetings will be held at the Clifton Town Hall from 3 to 5 p.m., on September 23 and October 21. On November 18, we will gather at the Clifton home of two of our members for a potluck dinner and our annual Holiday Projects get-together.

On Sunday, September 23, our meeting topic will be “Money in Politics: How Are We Impacted?” Join us to hear industry leaders discuss how money in politics affects us in our daily lives–as employees, consumers, and grassroots volunteers. Postcard writing will follow the presentation to remind your friends and neighbors to vote on November 6!

Our Sunday, October 21 General Meeting topic will be “Persuasive Progressive Messaging,” with Alane Dashner of Swing Left. Just in time for the holidays, learn how to talk to Uncle Bert at the Thanksgiving table! Ms. Dashner has insights and suggestions for civil discourse that communicates a positive progressive message, especially when speaking to those with opposing views.

On November 18 we will hold our Annual Holiday Projects meeting and Potluck Dinner starting at 3 p.m. at the home of members. We will hear from leaders of the two charities we support: Britepaths and the Fairfax County Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue Toy Drive. You do not have to be a member to donate to the charities, and we will soon provide more information about how to donate.