Central Indiana Democratic Socialists of America

Fundraising and Events Committee meeting 5/23/2023
2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Fundraising and events helps plan social gatherings where we aim to reengage old members, have new members join, and raise money for the chapter.

Check Slack for Zoom meeting invite in the #cmt_fundraising_events channel
If you do not have Slack access forward your DSA member confirmation email to contact@centralindsa.org and we will get you setup.
If you are not a member Join us at https://www.centralindsa.org/join/

National Convention Planning meeting 5/24/2023
2023-05-24 19:00 - 20:00
A meeting to plan Central Indiana DSA’s presence at the DSA national convention, all are welcome to join.
Check the national-convention channel on slack for the Zoom link the night of the meeting.
If you do not have Slack access forward your DSA member confirmation email to contact@centralindsa.org and we will get you setup.
If you are not a member Join us at https://www.centralindsa.org/join/

Labor committee meeting 5/28/2023
2023-05-28 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for the labor committee meeting. We continue to plan our participation in the Indiana Troublemakers School and upcoming labor solidarity actions.
Check out the Slack #cmt_labor channel or email labor@centralindsa.org for more info on how to join the meeting.
If you do not have Slack access forward your DSA member confirmation email to contact@centralindsa.org and we will get you setup.
If you are not a member Join us at https://www.centralindsa.org/join/
If you have any questions or concerns, email labor@centralindsa.org

Steering Committee Priority Check-in Meeting, 5/29 @ 7pm
2023-05-29 19:00 - 21:00
Monthly meeting between the elected chapter officers to review proposals that passed at the recent monthly chapter General meeting, as well as check in on ongoing campaigns.
Steering committee meetings are open to all chapter members unless otherwise stated. For the Zoom registration link, check the General channel in the chapter Slack, or email contact@centralindsa.org.

Pride Planning 5/30/2023
2023-05-30 18:00 - 19:00
The Pride Planning working group will meet one more time before Greenwood Pride. Meeting is over Zoom.
Join the #wg_pride_planning Slack channel for the Zoom link.
If you do not have Slack access forward your DSA member confirmation email to contact@centralindsa.org and we will get you setup.
If you are not a member Join us at https://www.centralindsa.org/join/

Elections committee meeting 5/31/2023
2023-05-31 18:00 - 19:00
We will be discussing electoral plans for the chapter including helping our endorsed candidates win their races. Meeting is over Zoom.
Check out the Slack #cmt_elections channel or email elections@centralindsa.org for more info on how to join the meeting.
If you do not have Slack access forward your DSA member confirmation email to contact@centralindsa.org and we will get you setup.
If you are not a member Join us at https://www.centralindsa.org/join/

Communications Committee Meeting, 5/31 @ 8pm
2023-05-31 20:00 - 21:00
Join us for our next Communications Committee meeting!
Tentative agenda:

Restarting our social media

For meeting details, check the chapter’s Slack #cmt_comms channel, or email comms@centralindsa.org
If you are a member and do not have Slack access, please forward your DSA member confirmation email to contact@centralindsa.org and we will get you set up!
If you are not a member, join us at https://www.centralindsa.org/join/
If you’re otherwise interested in getting involved with chapter tech or communications work, email comms@centralindsa.org

🌹 Greenwood Pride!
2023-06-03 12:00 - 18:00
Join us at Greenwood Pride! We have a booth this year and would love to see you there!
We could also use volunteers! Ask about it on Slack in the #wg_pride_planning channel or email contact@centralindsa.org asking about volunteering for pride!
If you do not have Slack access forward your DSA member confirmation email to contact@centralindsa.org and we will get you setup.
If you are not a member Join us at https://www.centralindsa.org/join/
You can find additional info on Greenwood Pride here https://www.greenwoodindianapride.com/

Indiana Troublemakers School
2023-06-04 09:00 - 17:00
Bringing together union members, labor activists, and local officers, a Troublemakers School is an incredible space for networking, building solidarity, and sharing successes, strategy, and inspiration. It’s a real shot in the arm for newbies and seasoned activists alike.
Members who attend will get inspired. Hear speakers from the front lines of recent struggles.
They’ll also get trained. The one-day conference features interactive workshops, panels and meetings, ranging from crucial basic skills like helping your colleagues beat apathy to advanced topics like winning first contracts and running for union office.
When: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2023
Where: UA Local 440, 1521 Brookville Crossing Way, Indianapolis, IN 46239

Workshops will cover topics such as:

Beating Apathy
Winning A Strong Contract
Assertive Grievance Handling
…and more!

Workshops and schedule subject to change! Detailed program to come.
Registration fee (covers event registration and lunch):
$30 – Regular registration
$45 – Registration plus a half-price subscription to Labor Notes
$15 – Low-income/student rate registration
Register at https://www.labornotes.org/indy2023
Questions? Ideas? Want to get involved? Email labor@centralindsa.org.

Steering Committee Check-in Meeting, 6/5 @ 6:30pm
2023-06-05 18:30 - 19:00
Meeting between the elected chapter officers, with the regional coordinator.
Steering committee meetings are open to all chapter members unless otherwise stated! For the Zoom registration link, check the General channel in the chapter Slack, or email contact@centralindsa.org.

Fundraising and Events Committee meeting 6/6/2023
2023-06-06 19:00 - 20:00

Pride planning 6/8/2023 @ 7pm
2023-06-08 19:00 - 20:00

🌹 Indy Pride!
2023-06-10 11:00 - 23:00
Join us at Indy Pride! We have a booth this year and would love to see you there!
We could also use volunteers! Ask about it on Slack in the #wg_pride_planning channel or email contact@centralindsa.org and ask about volunteering for pride!
If you do not have Slack access forward your DSA member confirmation email to contact@centralindsa.org and we will get you setup.
If you are not a member join us at https://www.centralindsa.org/join/
You can find additional info on Indy Pride here: https://indypride.org/

Labor committee meeting 6/11 @ 11AM
2023-06-11 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for the labor committee meeting. We’ll review our experience at the Indiana Troublemakers School, and look at upcoming labor solidarity actions.
Check out the Slack #cmt_labor channel or email labor@centralindsa.org for more info on how to join the meeting.
If you do not have Slack access forward your DSA member confirmation email to contact@centralindsa.org and we will get you setup.
If you are not a member Join us at https://www.centralindsa.org/join/
If you have any questions or concerns, email labor@centralindsa.org

Fundraising and Events committee meeting 6/13 @ 7pm
2023-06-13 19:00 - 20:00

Elections committee meeting 6/14/2023
2023-06-14 18:00 - 19:00

Stonewall committee meeting 6/16/2023
2023-06-16 17:00 - 18:00
The Stonewall committee to protect LGBTQIA+ rights will be meeting for the first time!
We will be electing co-chairs, so please get your nomination in on the #cmt_stonewall_solidarity channel and join the meeting!
If you do not have Slack access forward your DSA member confirmation email to contact@centralindsa.org and we will get you setup.
If you are not a member Join us at https://www.centralindsa.org/join/

Central IN DSA General Meeting, 6/18 @ 12pm 🌹
2023-06-18 12:00 - 14:00
Join the Central Indiana DSA at our monthly General Meeting on Sunday the 18th, including committee updates and voting on proposals put forward by members.
The face-to-face meeting (masks required for the good of our comrades, and we’ll provide one if you forget yours!) will be at one of the Indiana Community Action Association buildings, 1915 W. 18th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. And for those who aren’t able to make it in person, you can register to join over Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-iorDMoHtRTn2RsUrLvwTwgeySF5DrL
We look forward to seeing you there. And chapter meetings are open to the public, so invite any friends or family who may be interested!
If you are not a member, join us at centralindsa.org/join

Stonewall Committee meeting 6/20 @ 6pm
2023-06-20 18:00 - 19:00
The Stonewall committee to protect LGBTQIA+ rights will be meeting to go over our current projects
Join the #cmt_stonewall_solidarity channel on Slack to find info on the meeting
If you do not have Slack access forward your DSA member confirmation email to contact@centralindsa.org and we will get you setup.
If you are not a member Join us at https://www.centralindsa.org/join/

Social Media Sub-committee Meeting, 6/21 @ 8pm
2023-06-21 20:00 - 21:00
Join us for our next Social Media Committee meeting!
Tentative agenda:

Check in on the last few weeks; amend process?
Discuss updates to the Social Media guidelines

For meeting details, check the chapter’s Slack #cmt_comms channel, or email comms@centralindsa.org
If you are a member and do not have Slack access, please forward your DSA member confirmation email to contact@centralindsa.org and we will get you set up!
If you are not a member, join us at centralindsa.org/join
If you’re otherwise interested in getting involved with chapter tech or communications work, email comms@centralindsa.org

Socialist Social! 6/24 @ 6pm 🌹
2023-06-24 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a casual social to decompress, talk and hang out with fellow socialists!
Check Slack for info on the location, or email us at contact@centralindsa.org
If you do not have Slack access forward your DSA member confirmation email to contact@centralindsa.org and we will get you setup.
If you are not a member Join us at https://www.centralindsa.org/join/

Elections committee meeting 6/28 @ 6pm
2023-06-28 18:00 - 19:00

Constructive criticism training part 1 7/8 @ 11am 🌹
2023-07-08 11:00 - 12:30
Please join us for a two part training constructive criticism! This training comes in two parts: on July 8th from 11-12:30 we will go into some of the basic theoretical background of this training, plus learn how to give constructive criticism; on July 9th from 2-3:30 we will learn how receive criticism.
Training will be on zoom
RSVP for day 1 here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89658410632
RSVP for day 2 here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81487121176

Statewide Hoosier DSA meeting
2023-07-09 12:00 - 14:00
Members across the state of Indiana will meet over Zoom to discuss various topics such as political campaigns
Check the Slack for the zoom meeting link
If you do not have Slack access forward your DSA member confirmation email to contact@centralindsa.org and we will get you setup.
If you are not a member Join us at https://www.centralindsa.org/join/

Constructive criticism training part 2 7/9 @ 2pm 🌹
2023-07-09 14:00 - 14:30

Steering committee meeting 7/10 @ 7pm
2023-07-10 19:00 - 20:00
Meeting between the elected chapter officers to review proposals that passed at the recent monthly chapter General meeting, as well as check in on ongoing campaigns.
Steering committee meetings are open to all chapter members unless otherwise stated. For the Zoom registration link, check the General channel in the chapter Slack, or email contact@centralindsa.org.

Stonewall Committee meeting 7/11 @ 6pm
2023-07-11 18:00 - 19:00

Fundraising and Events committee meeting 7/11 @ 7pm
2023-07-11 19:00 - 20:00

Elections committee meeting 7/12 @ 6pm
2023-07-12 18:00 - 19:00

The Package King - A conversation with a socialist UPS organizer 🌹
2023-07-15 16:00 - 18:00
Join us July 15th from 4:00-6:00pm for an online educational event featuring Joe Allen. Joe is a former UPS worker, socialist organizer, and author of The Package King: A Rank and File History of UPS.
RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/the-package-king-a-conversation-with-joe-allen
