We are pleased to invite you to the ONE DC 2018 Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, March 24th from 2 to 5 PM. The Annual Membership Meeting is a space for members to guide the vision of ONE DC. The agenda will include: Elections for an open seat on the ONE DC Shared Leadership Team, overview of our 2017 wins & outcomes; community learning exercises on Shared Leadership; financial updates; and exciting campaign developments from the People's Platform, Brookland Manor, Congress Heights, the Black Workers Center, and more
About 2018 Shared Leadership Team Elections
ONE DC is governed by a Shared Leadership Team (SLT) made up of appointed and elected board members, other designated ONE DC member-leaders, and ONE DC staff. At the 2018 Annual Membership Meeting, we will hold an election for one (1) open elected position. You can nominate yourself or another person by sending an email to [email protected] and we will take nominations from the floor on March 24th.
The qualifications for being appointed or elected to the Shared Leadership Team are:
- Be a resident of the District of Columbia,
- Be at least 18 years of age,
- Be a ONE DC member for at least 6 months and current in the payment of membership dues,
- Complete ONE DC leadership and capacity training, and
- Demonstrate commitment to ONE DC’s values, work and mission as demonstrated through an interview process with the Shared Leadership Team.
Click here for more information about the roles and responsibilities of being on the ONE DC Shared Leadership Team. If you are interested in learning more, please contact SLT member Nicole Newman at [email protected] or SLT Member Charles Turner at [email protected] or 202.427.5844.
The ONE DC Annual Membership Meeting is open to the public and all are welcome and encouraged to attend. However, only members whose names appear on the membership list will be eligible to vote in the election and on other matters put before the members for a vote. If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact Claire at [email protected] or 202-232-2915.
2018 Call to Membership
Membership dues are used to build a people's movement funded by the people. They are used to fund membership activities & the ongoing campaigns & projects of ONE DC. Our goal for 2018 is for 300 people to pay their membership dues this year and bring our total membership up to 750!
Click here to pay your dues for 2018.
If you would like to join the planning committee or help with phone banking, outreach, or other volunteer roles for the Annual Meeting, please email [email protected].
Location Information
The Thurgood Marshall Academy is located directly across the street from the site of the ONE DC Black Workers Center building at 2427 MLK Jr Ave SE. It is within walking distance of the Anacostia Metro Station and located along the 90 bus route. Look for ONE DC greeters outside who can guide you to the entrance. The space is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available in the vacant lot across the street and in the school parking lot. Please let us know if you need or can help provide transportation by contacting at 202.232.2915 or [email protected].
Looking forward to seeing you on March 24th!