1. Washington State Democratic Party
Caucus and Convention Training Video
Jaxon Ravens – Executive Director

2. Video Outline The Goal of Caucuses and Conventions
The Caucus and Convention Cycle
Definitions
Timeline
Materials
Changes Since 2008

3. The Goal of Caucuses and Conventions
Allocate and Elect Delegates and Alternates
Build and Mobilize the Democratic Party for the 2012 Elections.
Introduce Resolutions from Democrats from across the State.
To conduct highly organized, competent, calm and friendly caucuses and conventions.

5. Delegates and Alternates 121 Delegates and 9 Alternates
Congressional District Caucuses – 5/20
13 Pledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials
(PLEO’s)
State Convention – SCC LD – 6/3
23 At-Large Delegates and 9 Alternates
16 Unpledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials
+69
+13
+23
+16
=121

6. Definitions Jurisdictions Area Caucuses Precinct Caucuses
Caucus Jurisdiction Coordinator (CJC)
Area Caucuses
Area Caucus Coordinator (ACC)
Precinct Caucuses
Precinct Caucus Chairs (PCC)
Precinct Committee Officers (PCO)
Packets and Envelopes

7. Timeline Assign a Caucus Jurisdiction Coordinator NOW!
Identify Precinct Caucus Locations
SPI Letter
Insurance
Accessible
Find Area Caucus Coordinators
Share your Information with the State Party
Precinct Caucuses – Sunday, April 15, 2012 – 1:00pm

8. Materials Emails to County and Legislative District Chairs
Packet and Information for CJCs
Packet and Information for ACCs
Packet and Information for PCCs

9. Materials Precinct Caucus Envelopes
Information for the Precinct Caucus Chair
Precinct Caucus Agenda
Sign-in Sheets
Donation Envelopes
Delegate Allocation Worksheet and Chart
Certificates of Election
Surrogate Affidavit Forms
Declaration of Candidacy Forms
PCO Form

10. Changes Since 2008 Day of Registration No Proxy Voting
No Congressional District Alternates
Selection of PLEOs and At-Large Delegates and Alternates
Resolutions not Necessary in Precinct Caucus Minutes

11. Closing Remarks THANK YOU (206) 583-0664 Jaxon Ravens
Greg Haffner