Membership Meeting
The Fight to Resist Autocracy and the Assault on the LGBTQ+ Community
The United States government has launched an autocratic assault on people of color, immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community–DEI programs terminated, trans and non-binary people erased from LGBTQ+ monuments, surveillance against LGBTQ+ people legalized, trans people banned from the military, immigrants and asylum seekers rounded up and deported.
What are our LGBTQ+ community organizations doing to fight back? And what can we do politically, and in our own lives, to support their work and resist the assault and defend the LGBTQ+ community?
Join Alice at The Academy SF in conversation with leaders from the National Center for Lesbian Rights, the Transgender Law Center, and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. We will update the community on the critical work these organizations are doing to protect LGBTQ+ people and discuss how we can uplift their work and resist the assault through our own efforts.
The program will consist of a panel discussion and an audience question and answer session. Stick around after the panel for a social hour to connect with panelists and fellow Alice members as we strategize ways to uplift community by standing strong and fighting back. 🍻
Program Participants:
Imani Rupert-Gordon, President, National Center for Lesbian Rights
Megan Noor, Transgender Law Center
Dr. Tyler TerMeer, CEO, SF AIDS Foundation
Moderated by Susan Belinda Christian, Program Co-Chair, Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club
RSVP HERE
Membership Meeting
Reimagining San Francisco Government: Mayoral & Board Priorities
It’s a new year in San Francisco! Complete with a new Mayor, Daniel Lurie, and a new President of the Board of Supervisors, Rafael Mandelman. The Mayor has promised to improve interdepartmental collaboration and streamline the city’s slow and complex bureaucracy. Board President Mandelman is hoping to usher in a new era of cooperation and collaboration to get things done.
But how will they do it?
Alice’s February Membership Meeting will feature a panel consisting of the Mayor’s Office, the Board of Supervisors, and local governance experts to discuss this very question. After the panel discussion, Alice will host a happy hour at DECANTsf (the program location) with members and panelists to celebrate Supervisor Mandelman’s election as Board President and discuss good governance in San Francisco.
Panelists:
Rafael Mandelman, President, Board of Supervisors
Aly Bonde, Policy Advisor, Mayor Daniel Lurie
Moderator:
Nicole Neditch, Governance and Economic Policy Director, SPUR
Please RSVP to let us know that you’ll be joining us!
The location for this event is an age 21+ venue.
Membership Event - First of 2025!
Join us for our first membership meeting of 2025! As a member of Alice, you'll have an opportunity to come out and make our full Board of Directors slate official with your vote, including our nominated incoming co-chair Martin Rawlings-Fein. Our Board met prior to our Holiday Party in December to forward Martin's nomination to co-lead Alice in 2025 and 2026.
Alice's 2024 Holiday Party
Come celebrate with Alice at our 2024 holiday party. We will have food, drinks, and a pianist!
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Noon - 3pm
Martuni's
4 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Sorry this event is 21+, all attendees please RSVP here!
Membership Meeting: Post-Election Recap
Join the SF Democratic Party and Alice for a post-election recap and discussion with SFSU Political Science Professor Jason McDaniel, S.F. Democratic Party Chair Nancy Tung, and our very own co-chair Mawuli Tugbenyoh! We’ll recap the results of the November 2024 election, Professor McDaniel will share trends and observations from the preliminary results as they stand now, and what those results mean for the City and beyond.
Tuesday, Nov 19
Neon, 1974 Union St
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
RSVP
Membership Meeting: Postcard party!
Come to our monthly membership meeting and help write postcards to our endorsed candidates! We’ll have postcard options for different districts in the city, plus pizza & wine. Bring a friend or two who want to get involved but do not like to knock on doors.
RSVP here so we know how many materials to bring!
All membership meetings are free and open to the public.
Myrna Melgar & London Breed Canvass
Myrna Melgar & London Breed Canvass with Westside Family Dems & United Dems
Join us for the Westside Mobilization with Mayor Breed, Supervisor Melgar, the Westside Family Democratic Club, Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club, SF YIMBY, and the United Democratic Club!
And then stay for a Community Canvass as we carry our message into the neighborhood by knocking on doors!
Please wear comfortable shoes if you plan to knock on doors with us. We'll have water and snacks to share!
Danny Sauter Canvass with SFYD
Join Danny Sauter and Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club with special guests State Senator Scott Wiener and Supervisor Matt Dorsey for an event in support of Danny Sauter on Saturday, October 12th at 10:00AM at Washington Sq.
All are welcome!
We'll have coffee available for everyone before we head out to knock on doors and canvass voters across North Beach.
Volunteering with Danny's campaign is a great way to meet new friends, connect with your community, and effect change in our city. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday! As a volunteer-powered campaign and our success in November depends on supporters like you!
Castro Street Fair
Come find us at the Castro Street Fair!
Things to expect this year:
Photobooth-like opportunity to take pictures with Kamala Harris and Alice B Toklas! (cardboard cut out style!)
QR code signs to direct community members to online voter registration, Alice voter guides, and Alice History
And more!
Volunteer: Bilal Mahmood Canvass
Let's talk to some voters! Join us, Team Bilal and Ed Lee Democrats to knock on doors across the district!
Volunteer: London, Luis/Ruth/Heather CCSF, Props 3, B, O
Join us for the Precita Park Mobilization with Mayor Breed, Prop. B, Prop. O, Prop. 3, and City College Candidates, Ruth Ferguson, Heather McCarty, Luis Zamora!
And then stay for a Community Canvass as we carry our message into the neighborhood by knocking on doors!
Please wear comfortable shoes if you plan to knock on doors with us. We'll have water and snacks to share!
Volunteer: Catherine Stefani for Assembly
Join us to help Catherine Stefani for Assembly with cosponsors SFYD, SFYIMBY
Volunteer: YES on 3 - Text banking
Text bank from home! Prop 3 is a statewide initiative that will protect the fundamental right to marry, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity.
Membership Meeting
Join Alice and our endorsed candidates for our September Membership Meeting/Social at the Gambit Lounge! Take a quick break from campaigning and bring a friend. RSVP gets you a free beer or wine drink ticket. See you there!
Monday, Sept. 16
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Gambit Lounge, 581 Hayes St.
RSVP here
This social qualifies as a voting event for Alice endorsements! All of our membership meetings are free and open for the public to attend.
Presidential Debate Watch Party
Join us for this hotly anticipated event: the first Presidential Debate between VP Harris and Trump. Gather with fellow civic-minded friends and witness history—and maybe play a few drinking games? Anything to ease the election season anxiety! Co-hosted with the Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club.
CANCELLED: Special Event for State Senator Sarah McBride
This event has been cancelled by the organizer.
Please join LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club, Kate Maeder & Kaela Miller, Frank Howard Jr., Myong Leigh, Honey Mahogany, Jane Natoli, Katherine Rice & Jen Watt, and others for a special event in support of State Senator Sarah McBride and her campaign to become Delaware's next Congresswoman!
Membership Vote
All eligible Alice members are invited to join us on August 12 to vote on the November 2024 General Election PAC recommendations. Additionally, Alice members will vote to ratify our new Transgender Policy Plank, which was approved by the Board. This policy plank reaffirms Alice's support for the Trans community in their fight for their rights.
Active members should receive a separate email confirming their eligibility. If you have any questions or concerns, please email membership@alicebtoklas.org.
July Membership Meeting
Democracy hangs in the balance this election. Democrats nationwide are fiercely defending and vying for critical seats at every level. It's time to take action! Discover how you can make a difference from San Francisco and help turn purple districts blue. Join the fight today!
The panel will focus on how the Bay Area Coaltion has become an integral part of the field operations of the Democratic Party, organizing volunteers to work on the key campaigns we need to re-elect Biden/Harris, retain the Democratic majorities in the Senate and reclaim the House in 2024. Panelists are Martha Knutzen, co-lead of the Bay Area Coalition, Ann Merrill, Co-Lead of San Francisco Swing Left and Natalie Burdick, Co-Lead of Sister District Project. Find out how you can get involved in these campaigns.
Meet & Greet with Malcolm Kenyatta
If you missed Pennsylvania Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta's incredible speech at our Breakfast, you're in luck: He will be at a meet and greet Monday evening at Manny's! Join Rep. Kenyatta and the Alice club starting at 5:30 PM for a casual post-Pride evening with friends and allies. We hope to see you there!
D11 Supervisor Candidate Forum
Join Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club in collaboration with Ed Lee Dems and United Democratic Club, for a Board of Supervisors D11 Candidate Forum on June 25th, 2024. From public safety, housing, transportation, small businesses, and much more, hear from all six current candidates on their positioning:
District 11 includes: Excelsior, Ingleside, Oceanview, Outer Mission, Crocker-Amazon
Event is free and open to the public. No membership required. RSVP Here.
Sunday Streets with Alice - Tenderloin
On Sunday, June 23, 2024, from 12 PM to 5 PM, Sunday Streets SF will host the Tenderloin Community Block Party, creating 2 blocks of car-free fun and recreation on Golden Gate Avenue between Jones and Hyde Streets for the whole family to enjoy. Alice will have a tent, come mingle with our Board members. We’ll have prizes!
BID FOR MORE in '24 Support Candidate Dallas Harris
Join Alice for Sister District Project San Francisco's biggest fundraiser of the year, with co-hosts BAC, LGBTQ Victory Fund, LPAC, and Swing Left SF to support Dallas Harris, who is running as an incumbent for Nevada Senate District 11.
SF Giants Pride Night Happy Hour!
Join the Alice Club for a happy hour pregame before the SF Giants Pride Night game on Saturday, June 15. Come eat and drink with our board before watching the Giants face the Angels! Bring your family and friends! We'll have Giants-themed prizes.
Thank You SF Labor!
Please join Abundant San Francisco, Alice, other allies in saying a huge THANK YOU to the Nor Cal Carpenters Union, Operating Engineers Local 3, and LiUNA! Local 261 for their incredible efforts contributing to big wins for San Francisco on the March 5th election.
Membership Meeting
All of our membership meetings are free and open for the public to attend!
SF Board of Supervisors District 3 Candidate Forum
Join the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club, in collaboration with UDC, YIMBY, and Ed Lee Dems, for a D3 Supervisor Candidate Forum on May 8 from 5:30-8 PM. Hear from all six current candidates on their positioning on critical topics such as public safety, housing, transportation, small businesses, and much more. Featuring Sharon Lai, Eduard Navarro, JConr B. Ortega, Danny Sauter, Matthew Susk, and Moe Jamil.
Campaign Season Kickoff at Manny's!
Join Alice and our fellow Democratic clubs at Manny's for an afternoon of drinks, music, and opportunities to plug in! We will have democratic clubs and organizations from across the city tabling in the space, offering ways for you to get you to get involved and participate ahead of the November elections!
Are you curious about knocking doors? Making phone calls? Working on a campaign? Just want to get a feel for what organizations across the city are mobilizing for? This is your chance!
