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2020 Lobby Day – Update

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Note the updated message below from our Political Action Committee Chair:

Members and Friends,

We are joining with several organizations and going to LOBBY in Richmond! Sign Up! 

From all across Virginia, Democratic Black Caucus of VA ( DBCV) members, NAACP officers and members, pastors, church congregations, many groups and organizations have plans to join our efforts to actively lobby Legislators in the General Assembly on issues that concern us. Plan to be part of our 2020 General Assembly Legislative Lobby Day on 21January. Yes, that is the day after MKL Day! So, put it on your calendar and take the day off! More information to follow soon!

Registration for the 2020 Legislative Lobby Day is open. Registering ensures (1) that you receive the most up to date information and (2) we accurately plan for the day’s activities. Please click this link to register, https://vscnaacplegislativelobbyday.eventbrite.com The registration page is designed for you to register as an individual or as a unit. Once registered, you will receive an email confirmation that you’re registered.

We will also have a Training Webinar on Monday January 13th at 7 pm. The training webinar is open to everyone even if not attending Lobby Day. We’ll provide training for advocating and discuss our Legislative priorities. To register for the training, please click this link https://vsclobbydaytrainingwebinar.eventbrite.com  Once you register, you’ll receive the webinar access information. You will have the option of joining via your computer or by dialing in by phone.

 Thanks & Regards……….?

Regards,
EJ Scott
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2020 Virginia State Lobby Day

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Please note the below message from our Political Action Committee Chair:

Members and Friends,

We are joining with several organizations and going LOBBY in Richmond!

From all across Virginia, Democratic Black Caucus of VA ( DBCV) members, NAACP officers and members, pastors, church congregations, many groups and organizations have plans to join our efforts to actively lobby Legislators in the General Assembly on issues that concern us. Plan to be part of our General Assembly Lobby Day on 21January. Yes, that is the day after MKL Day! So put it on your calendar and take the day off! More information to follow soon!

Thanks & Regards……….?

Regards,
EJ Scott

Political Action Chair

PW Area NAACP

2020 Census Coming Soon

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The Prince William County Government has prepared a website with important information about the census.  Click here to visit that site.

A flyer describing the importance of the census can be accessed by clicking here.  As can be seen from the flyer, crucial allocations of funds and representation will be determined by the outcome of this census.

Volunteers are needed to assist in this effort and you are requested to volunteer. The County will provide additional information as stated above and has scheduled volunteer training as follows:

2020 Census Volunteer Training: Eastern County
Tuesday, January 14th
7:00-8:30PM
Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building
Leesylvania Conference Room
15941 Donald Curtis Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
2020 Census Volunteer Training: Western County
Thursday, January 16th
7:00-8:30PM
Sudley North Government Center
Jean McCoy Conference Room
7987 Ashton Avenue
Manassas, VA 20109

Second Amendment Sanctuary County

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The Board of County Supervisors(BOCS) plans to vote on a proclamation that PWC is a “Second Amendment Sanctuary County” in its meeting being held tonight at 7:00 at the McCourt Building. This proclamation addresses the recent efforts of some to forestall any action on gun control legislation and is moving forward as a result of Democrats’ winning in the recent election. Please come out tonight and show your support for this extremely important issue.

Virginia Pre-filed legislative Bills

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Click here to see a listing of the currently pre-filed legislative bills. The links are live; so if you just click on the bill number it will take you to the Legislative Information System (LIS), and you can read the bill There are a large number of bills covering the following areas:
 

· Voting rights and election Reform
· Fair Housing
· Ending the School to Prison Pipeline
· Ending the War on the Poor
· Criminal Justice reform
· Education Equity
· Workforce Equity

If you have questions please contact the PWNAACP 1st Vice President at ejscottva@gmail.com.

10 Annual Red Carpet Showcase “Celebrating a Decade of the Arts”

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10th Annual Red Carpet Showcase “Celebrating a Decade of the Arts”

Join the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for our 10th annual arts and letters event – “The Red Carpet Showcase: Celebrating a Decade of the Arts” – on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Montclair Country Club, located at 16500 Edgewood Drive in Montclair, VA. This exciting affair will include a vocalist, artist and six authors, whose genres cover fiction, self-help, memoirs and non-fiction.

This event is free and open to the public. You may register at this Eventbrite link. 

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PWNAACP First AME Church Food Drive

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The message that follows was provided by our First Vice President, EJ Scott.

Friends and Members,

It’s that time of year again! Time for our PWNAACP First AME Church Food Drive! We need your support. 

 Please help us show thanks by bringing canned food, dry goods and other nonperishable food items to the PWNAACP meeting on Tuesday, 19NOV to support First AME Church Food Drive.

 PWNAACP Branch Monthly General Membership Meeting

When: Tue, November 19, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Where: First AME Church of Manassas, 10313 South Grant Avenue, Manassas, VA, United States (map)

The PWNAACP General Membership meetings are held monthly every 3rd Tuesday from 7:30-9:00 PM at First AME Church (FAME). FAME has generously hosted the PWNAACP meetings for years. Additionally, FAME hosts other community meetings that inform and support us all. During the holidays, FAME provides food to needy families. Please help us support FAME by contributing.

Please forward to other groups or friends that may want to attend and support this food drive effort!

 Thanks & Regards……….?

Regards,
EJ Scott
703.368.4541
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