Central Indiana Democratic Socialists of America

DSA Structure Class [HYBRID]
2026-08-23 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | CINDSA Offices (1915 W. 18th St.), Hybrid attendance available via Zoom, 1915 W 18th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
DSA Structure Classes will be held the Sunday after the monthly new member orientation. We aim to prepare new organizers who are looking to get political involved! This is a great opportunity for sitting chapter leadership to get familiar with general membership and freshen up!

Our monthly study will include classes on leadership structure, democratic processes, Robert’s Rules, caucuses, etc.

This month’s study: DSA Caucuses

Labor Committee Meeting
2026-08-23 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-26 12:00 - 13:30
Central Indiana DSA’s Labor Committee is working to build, strengthen, and wield working-class power in Central Indiana by educating our members, organizing across unions and workplaces, and mobilizing in solidarity with labor struggles. We aim to fuse socialist principles with labor militancy through sustained strategic engagement, rooted in the legacy of Eugene V. Debs and the broader international working-class movement.

Community Care Mutual Aid Assembly Day 🌹
2026-08-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Garfield Park, 2345 Pagoda Dr, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46203
CINDSA Immigrant Organizing Committee and Solidarity Committee are collaborating with Community Care Mutual Aid to put together care packages for the community. This is a great opportunity to meet some comrades and make a difference!

Meet up at Garfield Park (address below)!

Political Education Committee Meeting
2026-08-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:00
Planning meeting for the Political Education Committee. See Slack for Zoom link.

By-Laws Reform Working Group Meeting [VIRTUAL]
2026-08-19 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-12 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-29 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-22 19:30 - 20:30
Open to all members in good standing. This working group will be reviewing our chapter’s by-laws and discussing ways to improve them, with the ultimate goal of collectively writing a by-laws reform package in August.

See Slack for the Zoom link.

Muncie Branch Steering Meeting [VIRTUAL]
2026-08-17 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-03 20:00 - 21:00
Muncie Branch Steering Committee meets on the first and third Mondays of the month. See the Muncie branch channel in Slack for details.

New Member Orientation 🌹
2026-08-17 18:30 - 20:00 | CINDSA Offices (1915 W. 18th St.), Hybrid attendance available via Zoom, 1915 W 18th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
Our monthly on-boarding event. We will cover the internal structure, processes, and ongoing campaigns of the chapter to get you plugged in! Zoom link for virtual participation will be shared upon registration.

CINDSA Annual Picnic 🌹
2026-08-16 12:00 - 16:00
Join Central IN DSA for our annual picnic! We will have food and festivities to celebrate another year of building socialism in Central Indiana.

Please RSVP via Action Network if you’re planning on attending so we know how much food to prepare. RSVPing will also send the location of the event to your email!

This event takes the place of our usual August General Chapter Meeting.

Muncie Farmer's Market Drive In Social 🌹
2026-08-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Farmer’s Market at Minnetrista, 1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, Indiana, 47303
CINDSA members in the Muncie area are meeting up to socialize at the Minnetrista Farmer’s Market!

Immigrant Organizing Committee Meeting
2026-08-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | CINDSA Offices (1915 W. 18th St.), Hybrid attendance available via Zoom, 1915 W 18th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
Join our Immigrant Organizing Committee for their monthly meeting! Agenda and Zoom link will be posted in Slack.

Steering Committee Meeting [ONLINE]
2026-08-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-28 19:00 - 20:30
Regular business meeting of chapter leadership. Check Slack for Zoom details.

Book Club: Settlers [HYBRID]🌹
2026-08-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Office – 1915 W 18th St, 1915 W. 18th St., Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Join our Political Education committee for a book club session on Settlers: The Mythology of the White Proletariat.

Muncie General Branch Meeting [HYBRID] 🌹
2026-08-09 12:00 - 14:00
Our Muncie Branch will be hosting their June General Branch Meeting on Sunday, June 14th from noon to 2 pm at the Tribune Showprint. Individuals may also attend the meeting via Zoom. During the meeting, expect a brief summary of what democratic socialism is, updates on Branch-related activities, and decision making in regards to organizational structure and/or strategies. If you plan on attending and would like to RSVP, you may do so via Action Network by clicking the button below:

Phone Bank & Social
2026-08-08 12:00 - 15:00 | CINDSA Offices (1915 W. 18th St.), Hybrid attendance available via Zoom, 1915 W 18th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
Join our Growth and Development Committee for a phone banking session followed by a social hour. RSVP below!

Communications Committee Meeting [VIRTUAL]
2026-08-06 20:00 - 21:00
Central IN DSA’s Communications Committee assists with internal and external communications needs of the chapter, including the chapter website and social media accounts. If you’re someone who likes administrative work or likes to make graphics or other promotional content such as videos, this is a great committee to get involved with! Zoom link and agenda are in Slack.

Growth & Development Committee Meeting [VIRTUAL]
2026-08-03 18:30 - 19:30
The Growth and Development Committee works to onboard new members, activate existing members, and coordinate trainings for the chapter. The Zoom link will be posted in Slack.

Socialist Sunday School [HYBRID]🌹
2026-08-02 14:00 - 15:30 | CINDSA Offices (1915 W. 18th St.), Hybrid attendance available via Zoom, 1915 W 18th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
Our Political Education Committee holds a Socialist Sunday School every month to cover a different topic as it relates to socialism. We welcome all folks to join in the discussion. Please RSVP below!

This month’s topic: Fred Hampton

Solidarity Committee Meeting [VIRTUAL]
2026-07-30 19:00 - 20:00
Discussing upcoming Solidarity Committee events. See Slack for agenda and Zoom.

FFFP Book Study: No Shortcuts
2026-07-26 15:30 - 17:00 | CINDSA Offices (1915 W. 18th St.), Hybrid attendance available via Zoom, 1915 W 18th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
Join our Fully Funded Fully Public Committee for a book study of No Shortcuts by Jane F. McAlevey! This book is a great way to learn organizing strategies and build community. Attendance is available on Zoom or in person. Please RSVP below!

Book Club: Settlers 🌹
2026-07-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Office – 1915 W 18th St, 1915 W. 18th St., Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States

CINDSA Annual Picnic Planning Meeting
2026-07-25 11:00 - 12:00
We’re having a callout meeting for volunteers to help with set up, take down, and any other necessary tasks for our annual picnic in August. Check Slack for the Zoom link!

Want to join us for our annual picnic? Click the link below to go to the calendar page and RSVP!
