Calendar – Maine DSA

	May 2021
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					1 May Day Rally - Portland May Day Rally - Portland May 1, 2021 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm City Hall, 389 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/may-day-rally-5 Description: Every year is hard for workers, but this one hurt more than most. Many of us learned what it truly means to be an at-will employee, when our bosses fired us without notice. We were left to navigate Lepage’s intentionally crippled unemployment system. We faced backed up phone lines paired with a website available only in English, cutting off many New Mainers who would have qualified for unemployment benefits. Then there’s those of us who were forced to stay on the job, no matter how dire the circumstances. We risked our lives to keep grocery stores and hospitals running, but saw none of the generous unemployment benefits. But people have been fighting back. Workers have been organizing across the city, including at the biggest employer in town Maine Medical Center. Portland voted overwhelmingly for hazard pay for workers still working in person. The politicians and bosses are throwing up road blocks, but change is in the air. The experiences of the last year have mobilized many. Our institutions are not prepared to respond to the catastrophes of a changing climate that are near in our future. Workers must to be empowered to respond to our local conditions. Workers need to be organized to change the world: that’s why DSA and organized labor are building a movement to pass the Protect the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act). Join us for a national day of action before the Senate returns to session. See more details •	2
3	4 Steering Committee Steering Committee May 4, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/steering-committee-6 More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/steering-committee-6 Description: Bi-weekly meeting of the steering committee There has been a change in candidates running in the Portland Charter Commissioner Election, and with this news the Steering Committee will be considering a motion to dissolve the firewall agreement. Chapter members are encouraged to attend. They'll be given space to ask questions and give comment. Because a large subject of the meeting will be the remaining Independent Expenditure campaign we ask that members who signed non-independent side of the firewall agreement not attend. See more details •	5	6 Pine & Roses - Editorial Meeting Pine & Roses - Editorial Meeting May 6, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details General Membership Office Hours General Membership Office Hours May 6, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Discord voice channel Weekly office hours hosted by the Membership committee. We will be available in our public Discord voice channel to answer any Maine DSA questions (or point your in the right direction if we can't!). 1:1 conversations also available. Open to members and non-members. New to Discord? Join our chat room: https://discord.gg/7AWM4mgWAq. You can also email your questions in steering@smdsa.org. See more details 2021 national dsa convention Q&A 2021 national dsa convention Q&A May 6, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Curious about the national convention? Got questions but not sure where to get the answers? During office hours today on discord, 2019 delegation chair Aaron B will be available to answer your questions. https://discord.gg/jN8VF6kr See more details • • •	7 DSA for a People First Charter DSA for a People First Charter May 7, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965270985?pwd=YURpQXJ4NWh3MWdCNmFUS0tScnF3dz09 Maine DSA Committee Account is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965270985?pwd=YURpQXJ4NWh3MWdCNmFUS0tScnF3dz09 Meeting ID: 819 6527 0985 Passcode: 555938 One tap mobile +13017158592,,81965270985#,,,,555938# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,81965270985#,,,,555938# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 819 6527 0985 Passcode: 555938 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcAbWH9iCB See more details •	8	9 Communications Meeting Communications Meeting May 9, 2021 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/communications-meeting-6 More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/communications-meeting-6 Description: This weeks meeting is going to be different than usual. just a chill work session with no set agenda and two very tired co-chairs our next biweekly meeting after this will be our Public Power focused meeting. If you want to come hang out and discuss general Comms related stuff during this time pls rsvp <3 See more details •
10 New Member Meet & Greet New Member Meet & Greet May 10, 2021 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/new-member-meet-greet More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/new-member-meet-greet Description: We've started hosting micro orientations before our general meetings. Hop on the call before the GM begins to ask questions, introduce yourself, and say hello to us! See more details Maine DSA May General Meeting Maine DSA May General Meeting May 10, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/maine-dsa-may-general-meeting More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/maine-dsa-may-general-meeting Description: We'll be catching up with our two priority campaigns, the charter commission in Portland, and Maine Public Power. We'll also be hearing a report back from the PRO act campaign and the May Day Rally. See more details Midcoast Study Group Midcoast Study Group May 10, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom Email dsa.midcoastmaine@gmail.com for Zoom link See more details • • •	11 DSA for a People First Charter DSA for a People First Charter May 11, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965270985?pwd=YURpQXJ4NWh3MWdCNmFUS0tScnF3dz09 Maine DSA Committee Account is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965270985?pwd=YURpQXJ4NWh3MWdCNmFUS0tScnF3dz09 Meeting ID: 819 6527 0985 Passcode: 555938 One tap mobile +13017158592,,81965270985#,,,,555938# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,81965270985#,,,,555938# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 819 6527 0985 Passcode: 555938 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcAbWH9iCB See more details DSA for a People First Charter Meeting DSA for a People First Charter Meeting May 11, 2021 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/dsa-for-a-people-first-charter-meeting-5 More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/dsa-for-a-people-first-charter-meeting-5 Description: Doing Independent Expenditure things. Stop on by if you're curious. See more details • •	12	13 Membership Committee Meeting Membership Committee Meeting May 13, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/membership-committee-meeting-2 More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/membership-committee-meeting-2 Description: The Membership Committee is engaged with recruiting members, empowering current Maine DSA members, and working to get folks involved in the plethora of activities that the Maine DSA is involved in. On this call, we will focus on: Planning spring/summer social events Organizing our tools for members and committee leaders Reviewing feedback on monthly orientations This is a great first event for new DSA members and those thinking about joining DSA. Thank you in advance for joining us! See more details 5/13 Agenda Meeting 5/13 Agenda Meeting May 13, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/513-agenda-meeting More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/513-agenda-meeting Description: Biweekly meeting of the Agenda Committee where we plan for the chapter's general meetings. Open to membership - come plan with us! See more details • •	14 DSA for a People First Charter DSA for a People First Charter May 14, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965270985?pwd=YURpQXJ4NWh3MWdCNmFUS0tScnF3dz09 Maine DSA Committee Account is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965270985?pwd=YURpQXJ4NWh3MWdCNmFUS0tScnF3dz09 Meeting ID: 819 6527 0985 Passcode: 555938 One tap mobile +13017158592,,81965270985#,,,,555938# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,81965270985#,,,,555938# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 819 6527 0985 Passcode: 555938 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcAbWH9iCB See more details •	15	16 Presente/Mt. Joy Garden Work Presente/Mt. Joy Garden Work May 16, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am Mt. Joy Orchard (Munjoy Hill), 202 Washington Ave., Portland, ME 04102 More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/presentemt-joy-garden-work Description: Join Maine DSA and Presente Maine's Aaron Parker to install simple pea trellises and irrigation at Presente ME's garden in the Mt. Joy orchard. Absolutely no garden experience required! Come hang out in the beautiful weather. This garden supports the Food Brigade, a Presente project in which we pack boxes of food and distribute weekly in Portland and Lewiston. See more details Maine Public Power Bi-Weekly General Meeting Maine Public Power Bi-Weekly General Meeting May 16, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/maine-public-power-bi-weekly-general-meeting More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/maine-public-power-bi-weekly-general-meeting Description: ⚡Maine Public Power⚡(MPP) is a Priority Campaign of the Maine Democratic Socialists of America (MDSA) Chapter. It is housed within the Maine Commons Committee of the MDSA. Maine Public Power works in coalition with Representative Seth Berry and the Our Power Coalition to fight for a consumer-owned utility that will replace CMP and Versant (Maine's two investor-owned electric utility companies). We will do so using no taxpayer money at all. At the same time, Maine Public Power is also working to build an effective organizing structure using deep canvassing tactics across the state that we can utilize in other campaigns of importance in Maine and MDSA. Join us for our bi-weekly meeting to see what is going on with the campaign and learn how you can help. See more details • •
17 Pine & Roses - working group meeting Pine & Roses - working group meeting May 17, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Maine DSA Committee Account is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: P&R Working Group Meeting Time: May 17, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85816682285?pwd=RGE0OUZhaEZSV0ljd210bktwbUVsQT09 Meeting ID: 858 1668 2285 Passcode: 721335 One tap mobile +13126266799,,85816682285#,,,,721335# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,85816682285#,,,,721335# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 858 1668 2285 Passcode: 721335 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcAbWH9iCB See more details Midcoast Study Group Midcoast Study Group May 17, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm We meet every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-8pm Email dsa.midcoastmaine@gmail.com for Zoom link See more details • •	18 DSA for a People First Charter DSA for a People First Charter May 18, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965270985?pwd=YURpQXJ4NWh3MWdCNmFUS0tScnF3dz09 Maine DSA Committee Account is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965270985?pwd=YURpQXJ4NWh3MWdCNmFUS0tScnF3dz09 Meeting ID: 819 6527 0985 Passcode: 555938 One tap mobile +13017158592,,81965270985#,,,,555938# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,81965270985#,,,,555938# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 819 6527 0985 Passcode: 555938 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcAbWH9iCB See more details Steering Committee Steering Committee May 18, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/steering-committee-7 More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/steering-committee-7 Description: Bi-weekly meeting of the steering committee See more details New England District Call New England District Call May 18, 2021 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://dsausa.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkcuqtqjIiGNIcOe_F-ycB1wYUpTCMMC44 Register for district call at https://dsausa.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkcuqtqjIiGNIcOe_F-ycB1wYUpTCMMC44 Reach out to eric@dsausa.org for more info See more details • • •	19 Caring Comrades Caring Comrades May 19, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/caring-comrades-9 More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/caring-comrades-9 Description: Capitalism got you down? Join Maine DSA members in the emotional support group, Caring Comrades, to build solidarity and help each other through this time of cascading crises. Licensed therapist Craig C. and peer support specialist Danny K. will facilitate. The focus is not clinical diagnoses or individualistic self-help, but how we can sustain each other in struggle. See more details •	20 Maine DSA Orientation Maine DSA Orientation May 20, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/maine-dsa-orientation-5 More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/maine-dsa-orientation-5 Description: Come join us to learn more about the Maine DSA. Talk with others who have recently joined DSA or who are just interested in democratic socialism. We're looking forward to talking about how you can help build a better world. This is a great first event for new members and those thinking about joining DSA. Thank you in advance for joining us! Membership Mobilizer Survey Before the event, please complete the short Membership Mobilizer survey See more details •	21 DSA for a People First Charter DSA for a People First Charter May 21, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965270985?pwd=YURpQXJ4NWh3MWdCNmFUS0tScnF3dz09 Maine DSA Committee Account is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965270985?pwd=YURpQXJ4NWh3MWdCNmFUS0tScnF3dz09 Meeting ID: 819 6527 0985 Passcode: 555938 One tap mobile +13017158592,,81965270985#,,,,555938# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,81965270985#,,,,555938# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 819 6527 0985 Passcode: 555938 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcAbWH9iCB See more details •	22	23 Communications Meeting -MPP focused Communications Meeting -MPP focused May 23, 2021 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/communications-meeting-pp-focused More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/communications-meeting-mpp-focused Description: Communications Co-Chairs Sarah & Leo will be hosting their Biweekly meeting. This Meeting will have a Maine Public Power focused agenda, if you wanna see us in action come hop in! See more details Maine Public Power: New Member Power Hour Maine Public Power: New Member Power Hour May 23, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/maine-public-power-may-orientation More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/maine-public-power-may-orientation Description: Maine Public Power (MPP) is a Priority Campaign of the Maine Democratic Socialists of America (MDSA) Chapter and is housed within the Maine Commons Committee of the MDSA. Maine Public Power works in coalition with Representative Seth Berry and the Our Power Coalition to fight for a consumer-owned utility to replace CMP and Versant who are Maine's current two investor-owned electric utility companies and we will do so using no taxpayer money at all. At the same time, Maine Public Power is also working to build an effective organizing structure using deep canvassing tactics across the state that we can utilize in other campaigns of importance in Maine and the DSA. Please join us to learn about our efforts to build a statewide campaign to establish a consumer-owned utility in Maine. Get up-to-date information on where we've been, learn about where we're going, and how you can get plugged in! See more details • •
24 Finance and Fundraising WG Finance and Fundraising WG May 24, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9100330231?pwd=RFYwZXJIMll0eFBvRWdlRzN3WmxHZz09 New time! Doing finance stuff with our pals. See more details Midcoast Branch Meeting Midcoast Branch Meeting May 24, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom We will be electing new Branch leadership and providing updates on the Maine Public Power campaign! Note: following this meeting, in lieu of a separate monthly meeting, the Midcoast Branch will be transitioning to joining the biweekly General Meetings of Maine Public Power to reflect the Midcoast Branch's decision to prioritize the campaign locally. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88325428179 See more details Crash Course - Socialism 101 Crash Course - Socialism 101 May 24, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/maine-dsa-crash-course-socialism-101 More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/maine-dsa-crash-course-socialism-101 Description: “Socialism” has experienced a new surge of interest and debate. So, why should you be a socialist? What kind of social and economic changes do socialists stand for and why? What differentiates socialists from liberals, conservatives, even other kinds of radicals? Join the Maine Democratic Socialists at this crash course event to learn the fundamentals of democratic socialism. This event is open to all, regardless of background knowledge. New members and lifelong socialists, all are welcome! Check out our other events in this 101 series: Socialism 101 (May) Socialism and Economics (June) Socialism and Oppression (July) Socialism and Internationalism (August) See more details • • •	25 DSA for a People First Charter DSA for a People First Charter May 25, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965270985?pwd=YURpQXJ4NWh3MWdCNmFUS0tScnF3dz09 Maine DSA Committee Account is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965270985?pwd=YURpQXJ4NWh3MWdCNmFUS0tScnF3dz09 Meeting ID: 819 6527 0985 Passcode: 555938 One tap mobile +13017158592,,81965270985#,,,,555938# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,81965270985#,,,,555938# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 819 6527 0985 Passcode: 555938 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcAbWH9iCB See more details Drug Policy Subcommittee Meeting Drug Policy Subcommittee Meeting May 25, 2021 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/drug-policy-subcommittee-meeting More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/drug-policy-subcommittee-meeting Description: Come join us to discuss drug policy in the state of Maine! We will discuss recent efforts around decrim and our upcoming education event. See more details • •	26 Education Committee monthly meeting Education Committee monthly meeting May 26, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/education-committee-monthly-meeting-2 More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/education-committee-monthly-meeting-2 Description: All are welcome to this monthly meeting to discuss Maine DSA's ongoing political education work and new possibilities. See more details Maine Public Power Bi-Weekly General Meeting Maine Public Power Bi-Weekly General Meeting May 26, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/maine-public-power-bi-weekly-general-meeting-2 More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/maine-public-power-bi-weekly-general-meeting-2 Description: Due to our regularly scheduled meeting being scheduled for May 30th, which falls on the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend, we have decided to change the date for this meeting to May 26th @ 6:30 PM. ⚡Maine Public Power⚡(MPP) is a Priority Campaign of the Maine Democratic Socialists of America (MDSA) Chapter. It is housed within the Maine Commons Committee of the MDSA. Maine Public Power works in coalition with Representative Seth Berry and the Our Power Coalition to fight for a consumer-owned utility that will replace CMP and Versant (Maine's two investor-owned electric utility companies). We will do so using no taxpayer money at all. At the same time, Maine Public Power is also working to build an effective organizing structure using deep canvassing tactics across the state that we can utilize in other campaigns of importance in Maine and MDSA. Join us for our bi-weekly meeting to see what is going on with the campaign and learn how you can help. See more details • •	27 5/27 Agenda Meeting 5/27 Agenda Meeting May 27, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm https://actionnetwork.org/events/527-agenda-meeting More Info and RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/527-agenda-meeting Description: Biweekly meeting of the Agenda Committee where we plan for the chapter's general meetings. Open to membership - come plan with us! See more details •	28 DSA for a People First Charter DSA for a People First Charter May 28, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965270985?pwd=YURpQXJ4NWh3MWdCNmFUS0tScnF3dz09 Maine DSA Committee Account is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965270985?pwd=YURpQXJ4NWh3MWdCNmFUS0tScnF3dz09 Meeting ID: 819 6527 0985 Passcode: 555938 One tap mobile +13017158592,,81965270985#,,,,555938# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,81965270985#,,,,555938# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 819 6527 0985 Passcode: 555938 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcAbWH9iCB See more details •	29	30
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