Dulles Area Democrats

Breakfast - May 2024
2024-05-20 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St, Herndon, 697 Spring St, Herndon, VA, United States
Join DAD to welcome Delegates Mark Sickles and Irene Shin.
Will the Virginia State budget address local shortfalls in school funding and Metro operations? Will it meet health care needs and resume past progress toward climate responsibility? To address these and other issues critical to Northern Virginia’s quality of life, join DAD to welcome special guest speaker Delegate Mark Sickles, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and moderator Delegate Irene Shin.
The General Assembly reconvenes on May 13th in a special session to resolve the budget impasse that grew from Governor Youngkin’s unprecedented 233 proposed amendments to the bipartisan budget passed in March. Delegate Sickles will review the course of negotiations and discuss the resulting outcomes and impacts for local governments and Democratic priorities.
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Breakfast - April 2024
2024-04-29 07:30 - 09:00 | Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St, Herndon, 697 Spring St, Herndon, VA, United States
Join DAD to welcome special guest speaker Meet Our Moment’s Jay Jones, an attorney, Norfolk native and former member of the VA House Delegates (2017-2020).
After his historic run for Attorney General in 2021, Jay resigned from the House of Delegates and founded Meet Our Moment, an organization devoted to helping train and financially support minority candidates across the Commonwealth.
He will discuss this year’s critical federal races, taking back the democratic trifecta in 2025 and laying the groundwork for the next generation of political leaders in the Commonwealth.
While many Democratic leaders have encouraged Jay to run again for AG in 2025, his remarks will focus on this year’s critical challenge of re-electing President Joe Biden and Senator Tim Kaine and the role Meet our Moment will play in achieving future Democratic priorities..

Breakfast - March 2024
2024-03-18 07:30 - 09:00 | Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St, Herndon, 697 Spring St, Herndon, VA, United States
General Assembly Debrief
Moderator: Briana Sewell
Delegate Speaker Panel: Karen Keys-Gamarra, Atoosa Reaser, and Marty Martinez
These newly elected Democrats give VA one of the most diverse legislatures in the country. Come hear our northern VA freshmen talk about their first sessions and the priorities they hope to move forward in the new majority.
7:30 AM: network
8:00 AM: breakfast and speakers
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Breakfast - Feb2024
2024-02-19 07:30 - 09:00 | Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St, Herndon, 697 Spring St, Herndon, VA, United States
Dulles Area Democrats (DAD) Monthly Breakfast
Speaker Panel: Supervisor Walter Alcorn, Supervisor Jimmy Bierman and School Board Chair Karl Frisch
Subject: State Government Initiatives — Local Government Impacts
Join DAD to look at areas where State actions conflict with local sentiment and what authority our local Governments have to respond. Our speakers tackle the Tysons casino bill, the JLARC* report on school funding shortfalls and the taxation burden on Northern Virginia. Join Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn, Dranesville District Supervisor Jimmy Bierman and Providence District School Board Chair Karl Frisch who will discuss these issues and how Virginia’s Dillon rule affects local ability to respond.
* Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) recently found that Virginia lags other states, including Kentucky, Maryland and West Virginia, in funding public schools

Breakfast - Nov 20, 2023
2023-11-20 07:30 - 09:00 | Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St, Herndon, 697 Spring St, Herndon, VA, United States
Join us to welcome guest speakers and returning incumbents: VA Senator Jennifer Boysko and VA Delegate David Reid, who will analyse the Nov 7 election results and discuss their legislative paths forward.
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Breakfast - Oct 2023
2023-10-16 07:30 - 09:00 | Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St, Herndon, 697 Spring St, Herndon, VA, United States
Join DAD for our monthly breakfast with Special Guest Jonna Hiestand Mendez; a retired CIA intelligence officer, author, lecturer. Ms Mendez, served as the CIA’s Chief of Disguise and is an expert in clandestine photography. Jonna Mendez’s 27-year career took her to some of the most dangerous places in the world to protect the United States, defend civil liberties and advance the cause of democracy. She served in Havana, Beijing and Moscow. Jonna, along with her husband Tony Mendez (of Argo fame), is the author of several non-fiction books including Argo, Spy Dust and The Moscow Rules.

Breakfast - Septemper 2023
2023-09-18 07:30 - 09:00 | Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St, Herndon, 697 Spring St, Herndon, VA, United States
September 2023 Breakfast – Commonwealth’s Attorneys and Dranesville Supervisor Candidate

Join DAD for breakfast and a panel about prioritizing public safety in our communities. Commonwealth’s Attorneys Steve Descano & Buta Biberaj to discuss justice reform measures implemented in Fairfax and Loudoun County during their first term in office. Dranesville District Supervisor candidate in Herndon Jimmy Bierman will discuss the Supervisor’s role in building a public safety infrastructure where all residents can feel safe and protected.
Monday, September 18, 2023
Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St, Herndon
7:30 AM: network; 8:00 AM: breakfast and speaker
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Breakfast - August 2023
2023-08-21 07:30 - 09:00 | Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St, Herndon, 697 Spring St, Herndon, VA, United States
Join DAD for a breakfast panel with Fairfax and Loudoun Candidates in 2023 Pivotal Races:

Saddam Azan Salim – Senate District 37, Fairfax County
Chris Falcon – Clerk of Court, Fairfax County
Albert Vega – Springfield District Supervisor, Fairfax County
Craig Buckley – Sheriff, Loudoun County

Join DAD to welcome first time candidates who are in pivotal races in Northern VA. If elected, we will see significant changes for the constituents and the region they represent. Although their races are winnable, this year’s election cycle proves to be a challenge to turn out voters without a statewide candidate on the ballot.
Local candidates will not be designated with a “D” next to their name on the ballot. Educating voters is critical this year while energizing them to vote in these important races.
John Block, LCDC Joint Campaign Director, will join the discussion as to what’s at stake this year.
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Breakfast - May 22, 2023
2023-05-22 07:30 - 09:00 | Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St, Herndon, VA, 20170
Virginia House of Delegates Outlook –
Join Dulles Area Democrats for a breakfast panel with NOVA Delegates Dan Helmer, David Reid & Irene Shin discussing what’s at stake this election year and strategies for taking back the VA House of Delegates
Monday, May 22, 2023
Amphora Diner 1151 Elden St., Herndon
7:30 AM: network
8:00 AM: breakfast and speaker
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Breakfast - April 17, 2023
2023-04-17 07:30 - 09:00 | Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St, Herndon, VA, 20170
Join us to hear from a panel of candidates running in the June primary for VA Delegate District #7

Mary Barthelson
Paul Berry
Shyamali Hauth
Karen Keyes-Gamarra

Breakfast - March 2023
2023-03-20 07:30 - 09:00 | Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St, Herndon, VA, 20170
Monday – March 20th at Amphora Diner – 1151 Elden St., Herndon
Join us for a panel of FCPS School Board Candidates:

Robyn Lady, Dranesville District
Melanie Meren*, Hunter Mill District (*Incumbent)
Paul Thomas, Hunter Mill District
Mike Holmes, Broad Run District (Loudoun)

Republicans believe schools give them a winning issue in 2023. They blame Democrats for COVID learning loss, teacher dissatisfaction, high taxes and sacrificing safety and excellence in the pursuit of equity initiatives. They portray themselves as supporting parents, teachers and students even as they sow division and disrupt school board meetings. How do school board members operate in this environment? What skills are necessary to be an effective school board member and what strategies are needed to continue ensuring a strong public education system that is safe, welcoming and inclusive for all students? How do Democratic candidates take back the conversation and win in this environment? Join us to discuss all this and more at the next DAD Breakfast.
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Breakfast Feb-2023
2023-02-20 07:30 - 09:00 | Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St, Herndon, VA, 20170
Join DAD for a look at some of the issues driving deliberations on local County Boards. Our guest speakers are Phyllis Randall, Chair of the Loudoun County of Supervisors, and James Walkinshaw, Fairfax County Supervisor for the Braddock District. They will address a range of issues, including equity initiatives, budgetary priorities, and County-State relations in our fraught political environment.
Chairwoman Randall recently led Loudoun’s approval of an initiative adopting social and racial equity as fundamental values guiding decisions by the County Board of Supervisors. Implementation of this Equity Resolution will use data-driven methods to identify priorities for budgetary action and to reduce disparities and distribute resources equitably across Loudoun’s citizenry.
Supervisor Walkinshaw chairs the Legislative Committee of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. This puts him at the center of County interactions with the Youngkin administration and its conservative activist agenda. Supervisor Walkinshaw served more than a decade as Congressman Gerry Connolly’s Chief of Staff and policy advisor.
Local government is at the forefront in shaping inclusive policy that determines the quality of life in our communities. Join these local leaders to share thoughts on how to continue forward progress during Gov. Youngkin’s term of office

Monday, Feb 20, 2023
Amphora Diner 1151 Elden St., Herndon
7:30 AM: network; 8:00 AM: breakfast and speaker

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Breakfast Nov 2022
2022-11-21 07:30 - 09:00 | Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St, Herndon, VA, 20170
Dulles Area Democrats Breakfast:
Post-Election Analysis with Jeremy Mayer PhD, Associate Professor & Director Political Science Doctoral & Master’s Program; Schar School of Policy & Government, George Mason University
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October 2022 Breakfast
2022-10-17 07:30 - 21:00 | Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St, Herndon, VA, 20170
Join us to welcome guest speakers: VA Senator Jennifer Boysko, VA Delegate Marcus Simon & Nick Gothard (Loudoun County, Broadrun District School Board Candidate) discussing LGBTQ+ rights and the proposed Gov. Youngkin transgender policy changes for Virginia schools
Monday, Oct 17, 2022 7:30am-9:00am
Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St Herndon, VA 20170
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Sept Breakfast - Voter Access & Election Protection
2022-09-19 07:30 - 09:00 | Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St, Herndon, VA, 20170
Hear from the experts about voter access, protection & securing the vote for the 2022 election season. Changes to VA Election Laws since 2020 to enhance voting rights have broadened our voting choices including same day voter registration that goes into effect on Oct 1.
Please join Dulles Area Democrats for an election panel focused on voting in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. Our guest speakers will include:
Delegate David Reid (HD-32, Loudoun County) – member of the Privileges and Elections Committee of the House of Delegates where Democrats developed the legislation that took Virginia from the 49th worst to the 12th best state in the nation in which to vote.
The Honorable Kate Hanley – Former Secretary of the Commonwealth and current Democratic member of the Fairfax County Board of Elections, overseeing the conduct of elections in Fairfax County, including preparation of ballots, administration of absentee ballot provisions, conduct of elections, and the ascertaining of election results.
Robert S Moses – Democratic member of the Loudoun County Board of Elections, charged with ensuring the proper and orderly conduct of elections in Loudoun County.
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Evening Reception for Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton
2022-07-16 18:00 - 21:00 | 3 Creeks Winery, 18548 Harmony Church Rd., Hamilton, VA, 20158, United States
Join Dulles Area Democrats and Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn at a special event to show support for Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton
Saturday, July 16, 2022 – Three Creeks Winery | 18548 Harmony Church Rd.| Hamilton, VA
Special Guest – Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn, 56th Speaker of the Virginia House
6:00 to 7:00 PM: VIP Meet & Greet with Private Winery Tour
7:00 to 9:00 PM: Evening Reception
Donation Levels:
Co-Host ($1,000): Name listed in all promotional materials, four premium tickets (meet and greet with Congresswoman Wexton and private winery tour), six general admission tickets, complimentary bottle of wine, drink voucher
VIP ($500): Two premium tickets (meet and greet with Rep. Wexton and private winery tour) two additional general admission tickets, a complimentary bottle of wine, and drink voucher
Champion ($250): Two premium tickets (meet and greet with Rep. Wexton and private winery tour), drink voucher
Supporter ($150): Drink voucher
Friend ($75): Entry
Young Dem ($30): Entry
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June Breakfast - Gun Violence Prevention
2022-06-20 03:30 - 05:00 | Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St, Herndon, VA, 20170
Join us for breakfast with VA Delegate Ken Plum, Loudoun Supervisor Juli Briskman and Martina Leinz of NoVA Brady for a panel on Gun Violence Prevention
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May Breakfast - US Rep Gerry Connolly
2022-05-23 03:30 - 05:00 | Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St, Herndon, VA, 20170
Join us to welcome Congressman Gerry Connolly as he gives us a view from Capitol HIll on the important issues of the moment — the war in Ukraine, the upcoming midterms, and the prospect for further movement on President Biden’s economic plan. Congressman Connolly sits on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on Government Oversight and Reform where he chairs the Subcommittee on Government Operations.

April Breakfast "Public Education Challenges"
2022-04-18 03:30 - 05:00 | Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St, Herndon, VA, 20170
Amphora Diner 1151 Elden St, Herndon

Monday, April 18 – 7:30am network, 8:00am breakfast Amphora Diner (1151 Elden St, Herndon) Join Dulles Area Democrats and special guest speakers:

Atoosa Reaser – Loudoun County School Board
Holly Hazard – 4 Public Education
Pat Hynes – Stand and Deliver
Rachna Sizemore Heizer – Fairfax County School Board

March Breakfast - "Holding the Blue Line"
2022-03-21 07:30 - 09:00 | Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St, Herndon, VA, 20170
Monday, Mar 21 – 7:30am network, 8:00am breakfast
Amphora Diner (1151 Elden St, Herndon)

Join Dulles Area Democrats and special guest speakers, VA State Senators Jennifer Boysko, Scott Surovell & Barbara Favola
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“Holding the Blue Line – a timely breakfast panel with our State Senators Jennifer Boysko, Scott Surovell and Barbara Favola to update us on the recently concluded legislative session.

Dulles Area Democrats Monthly Breakfast (Walter Alcorn)
2022-02-21 02:30 | VA
Monday, Feb 21 at 7:30am
Amphora Diner, Herndon

Join Dulles Area Democrats and special guest speaker, Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn.
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The Board of Supervisors (BoS) establishes county policies and ordinances, sets local tax rates, and approves budget and land use plans. Come find out how the BoS are addressing county priorities: education, safe streets & neighborhoods, protecting the environment, affordable communities, economy, transportation, and affordable taxes.
There will be a Q&A session. This is a great way to connect with Walter and discuss local issues and how he represents our interests on the Board of Supervisors.
