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Thank you Senator Marsh, Thomas Francis and the rest of the committee who contributed to this sign. It came out great and will definitely be noticed tomorrow.

May CCDC Meeting
Please join us for the next monthly CCDC meeting:
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at 7PM
Meadowdale Library
4301 Meadowdale Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23234
804-318-8778
Program: Dale Supervisor Jim Holland will introduce Brian Moran, Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia
Meetings are free and open to the public.
CAUCUS CANCELED
The April caucus has been canceled since we did not meet the number of filings needed to need one. If you have filed paperwork to be a delegate then your next step is to attend the district caucus which will be on the 19th of May. Location will depend on if you are in the 4th or 7th district. More information to follow.
The caucus for the selection of State Delegates will be on June 21st between 12-2 at the CCDC office off of Huguenot rd. I need to have all forms in by 5pm on the 16th. They can be mailed or dropped off to my house or other arrangements can be made.
Bernie Vogelgesang
3401 Quail Hill Drive
Midlothian, Va 23112
804-892-2008
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Copies of the forms listed below can be found at:
http://sdrv.ms/HDPPt6
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Call to Caucus Chesterfield County
Democratic Caucus
Chesterfield County, Virginia
Whereas, it is the duty of the Chesterfield County Democratic Committee (CCDC) to issue the Call to Caucus for the purpose of electing State Delegates, from Chesterfield County, to the 2012 4th Congressional District Democratic Convention, the 7th Congressional District Democratic Convention, and the State Democratic Convention at which Delegates to the 2012 National Democratic Convention will be elected.
Now therefore be it resolved that the Chesterfield County Democratic Committee hereby issues the Call to the Caucus for an Unassembled Caucus on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 12:00 noon at the CCDC Office at 1401 Huguenot Road Chesterfield, Virginia for the sole purpose of electing State Delegates to the 2012 4th and 7th Congressional District Democratic Conventions and the State Democratic Convention, and the following provisions shall govern the Chesterfield County
Caucus, to wit:
1. Delegate Candidate Pre-filing Requirements
All candidates for a Delegate position representing Chesterfield County at the 4th and 7th
Congressional District and State Conventions shall pre-file a declaration of candidacy before
5:00 p.m., Monday, April 16, 2012. The pre-filing form must be received by Bernie Vogelgesang, Chair, Chesterfield Democratic Committee or his assignees.
The pre-filing form is available on the Chesterfield County Democratic Committee website at www.Chesterfielddems.org or by contacting the CCDC Chair at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 804-892-2008.
Completed forms may be mailed to CCDC, 3401 Quail Hill Dr, Midlothian Virginia 23112 but must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012.
2. Allocation and Election of Delegates and Alternates:
The Delegates and Alternates to be elected are allocated as follows:
7th Congressional District 50 Delegates, 10 alternates
3rd Congressional District 47 Delegates, 9 Alternates
Elected Delegates shall be those with the highest vote count. The 50 candidates in the 7th District and the 47 candidates in the 4th District who receive the highest number of votes shall be the Delegates. The next 10 candidates in the 7th District and the 9 candidates in the 4th District who receive the highest number of votes shall be the Alternates. In the case of a tie, all those with the same number of votes for the last position(s) shall have their names placed in a hat and the elected delegates shall be those drawn from the hat.
3. Conduct of the Caucus
The doors to the Unassembled Caucus will be opened at 12:00 noon and will close at 2:00 p.m. Those in line at 2:00 p.m. will be permitted to complete the check-in process and will be permitted to participate.
Those wishing to vote in the Chesterfield County Caucus shall sign a statement that:
a. He/she is a Democrat
b. He/she is a registered voter or will be eligible to vote in the 2012 General Election c. He/she believes in the principles of the Democratic Party
d. He/she does not intend to support a candidate opposed to the Democratic nominee in the
November 2012 General Election
Upon completing the statement and Caucus participation form, the person shall be allowed to cast his/her ballot for delegates.
Bernie Vogelgesang, the Chair of the Chesterfield County Democratic Committee, or designee, shall be the Chair of the Caucus. Wendy Austin, CCDC Secretary shall be the Secretary of the Caucus. Michael Jackson and Thomas Francis shall comprise the Teller Committee of the Caucus. The Chair may make appointments to fill vacancies.
4. Notice Requirements
The Chesterfield County Democratic Committee shall provide notice of this caucus by email notification to the membership of the CCDC; by placement on its website of a general notice of the caucus along with the Call to Caucus; by noticing the caucus date, time, and location on the Democratic Party of Virginia website; by issuance of a press release to Chesterfield County newspapers; and through other means that will disseminate information about the caucus to registered voters in Chesterfield County. The press release shall be issued at least 7 days prior to the Caucus, but not more than 2 weeks before the Caucus.
5. Cancellation of Caucus
This unassembled caucus for Chesterfield County may be cancelled, in whole or in part, if only the correct number – or fewer – of delegates and alternates file. See the provisions of Section 14.6 of the Democratic Party Plan of Virginia. Each person who filed for election shall be notified by e- mail. In addition, such notice shall be posted on the CCDC website.
6. Affirmative Action
It shall be the duty of the CCDC to take all feasible steps to encourage broad participation in the selection process. Discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, ethnic identity or economic status in the delegate selection process is prohibited.
7. Call Distribution
It shall be the duty of the CCDC Chair to provide a copy of the Call to Caucus and the Pre-filing Form to any Democrat in Chesterfield County who wishes to become a Delegate as stated herein or to vote in the selection of such Delegates.
Issued:
April 10, 2012
Bernie Vogelgesang
Chair, Chesterfield County Democratic Committee
RULES FOR CHESTERFIELD COUNTY UNASSEMBLED CAUCUS
GENERAL PROVISIONS:
CCDC OFFICE, 1401 HUGUENOT RD APRIL 21, 2012
1. All times shall be read from the clock located on the registration table.
2. The doors of the caucus room will open and the certification process will begin at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 21, 2012.
3. The doors to the caucus meeting room will be closed promptly at 2:00 p.m. Persons standing in line to complete a Caucus
Participation Form at the time the doors close will be allowed to complete their form and participate in the caucus.
4. Every person who participates in the caucus must complete a Caucus Participation Form, and sign a statement that says that he or she is a Democrat, is a registered voter in Chesterfield County or will be eligible to vote in the 2012 General Election, believes in the principles of the Democratic Party, and that he or she does not intend to support a candidate opposed to a Democratic nominee in the next ensuing election.
5. The Chair of the CCDC Candidates and Nominations Committee, or designee, shall act as the permanent Chair of this Caucus.
The Chair shall appoint individuals to accept Caucus Participation Forms and to issue Ballots.
6. The Secretary of the CCDC, or designee, shall act as the permanent secretary of this Caucus.
7. This Caucus shall be conducted in accordance with the Virginia Democratic Party Plan and the Chesterfield County CalltoCucus.
8. There shall be no campaigning inside of 1401 Huguenot Rd.
9. Press and observers are permitted in the room in which balloting takes place; however, they shall be restricted to an area where they will not interfere with certification or the voting process.
BALLOTS AND VOTING:
10. Two Ballots will be prepared as follows:
For the 4th Congressional District, and
For the 7th Congressional District
11. Each ballot shall be properly identified per the above and shall be clearly marked “VOTE FOR ONLY X OF THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES” and shall then list the last name, first name and middle initial of each candidate properly filed in alphabetical order. Each name will be numbered and a place for placing an “X” shall be provided. The allocation of votes shall be as stated in the Call.
12. The appropriate ballot shall be given to each eligible voter upon acceptance of the signed Caucus Participation Form. The voter shall be instructed as to the maximum number of candidates for whom they may vote, and after voting the ballot shall be placed in a covered box for the appropriate Congressional District.
TALLYING AND DETERMINATION:
13. The Tellers Committee shall be as stated in the Call to Caucus. If a Teller cannot participate, the permanent chair of this Caucus shall appoint a replacement.
14. The Tellers Committee shall count the ballots. The Tellers Committee may relocate from the Caucus room to another room in the
Library to count the ballots.
15. Ballots showing votes for more candidates than are allowed will be declared invalid.
16. Tie votes will be decided by a drawing of names from a hat and conducted by the Chair of the Caucus.
17. The Tellers Committee shall report directly to the Chair of the Caucus who shall file the results with the 4th and 7th
District Committees and the Democratic Party of Virginia.
18. The elected candidates will be announced at the caucus and notified by email. Those who do not reply to email notification will be notified by post mail.
Issued:
April 10, 2012
Bernie Vogelgesang
Chair, Chesterfield County Democratic Committee
Join CCDC Today!
Show your support of Chesterfield Democratic activities by joining the Chesterfield County Democratic Committee today!
If you wish to join the CCDC, open and print the application form (PDF file, Adobe Reader® required), fill it out and mail it with a $30 (2008 dues) or $50 (20012 & 2013 dues) check to:
Chesterfield County Democratic Committee
1401 Huguenot Road, Suite 211
Midlothian, VA 23113
Voter Registration Deadlines
Virginia’s deadline for registering to vote in the November election is Monday, October 17, 2011 at 5:00 PM.
Registration forms can be obtained at any public library, DMV office or registrar’s office. A registration form can also be downloaded from http://www.chesterfield.gov/content.aspx?id=3292 and clicking on the “Download Voter Registration Form” link.
In Chesterfield County, completed forms may be delivered to the registrar’s office at 9848 Lori Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832 or mailed to General Registrar, PO Box 1690, Chesterfield, VA 23832-1690. The form must be received by the registrar by Monday, October 17, 2011 at 5:00 PM.
It would be a bad idea to submit your completed registration form at a DMV office. Their track record for getting those forms to registrars’ offices in a timely manner is poor. Either mail it to the registrar’s office at least one week before the deadline or deliver it in person.
Absentee voting begins 45 days prior to the general election.
• In-Person Absentee voting - The Office of the General Registrar is open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on the two Saturdays preceding the general election in addition to our normal hours of 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. (The final day for in-person absentee voting is on the Saturday preceding the election.)
• Absentee Voting by Mail – Click on the appropriate link below to download an absentee ballot application. If unable to print, you can contact the Office of the General Registrar to have an application sent to you. (The deadline for such a request is the Tuesday preceding the election.)
A Virginia Absentee Ballot Application form can be downloaded by going to http://www.chesterfield.gov/content.aspx?id=3282 and clicking on the “Download Virginia Ballot Applications” link.
The last day for absentee voting in person is Saturday, November 5th. The last day for applying by mail for an absentee ballot is Tuesday, November 1st.









