What is a Caucus? Why should you attend?

Dear South Hadley Democrats,

I've had several people respond to my e-mail about the Caucus, asking for more information, so I thought this would be a good way to get the word out to everyone...

The town caucuses being held in February are the times when each town elects its delegates to send to the Democratic State Convention, which is being held on June 5th, 2010. The delegates go the Convention to nominate the Democratic candidates for various offices. This year, we'll be nominating for the Governor, Auditor, and Treasurer's offices.

To become a delegate you must be a registered Democrat in South Hadley as of December 31, 2009, and be nominated and elected at the Caucus. Last year, for the first time, if all slots were not filled after the election process, those who have expressed interest but are not able to be present at the Caucus, could be elected. Except for last year, all slots were filled by those present.

This year, South Hadley has been slated a total of 14 delegates: 5 men, 5 women, the Chair, and 3 alternates. We'd love to get all those slots filled, so if you have any interest in going to the Convention, please join us at the Caucus on February 13th! The Caucus must start promptly at 12:00 PM, so you need to be registered by that time in order to vote or be nominated.

Once again, the important info:

Saturday, Feburary 13: South Hadley Caucus

Registration begins at 11:30 AM, Caucus begins at 12:00 PM

Held at the South Hadley Public Library on Bardwell Street

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sarah