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Now is the time for us to come together to get YDA working again. While in the past it was common for the Executive Committee to set the agenda for an administration, this time all of YDA’s leadership, from the National Committee to Caucus and Committee leaders, will be planning out the future of our organization at our Fall Conference in sunny Orlando, Florida on November 20-22, 2009.
The clock is ticking on the 2010 Election season and this is our opportunity to plan our strategy for the next 11 months to continue engaging young voters and exercise our generation’s power by sending Democrats back to Congress and our state, commonwealth, and territorial capitals.
Check out the 2009 Fall Conference Schedule
Take advantage of great savings with the Early Bird Registration for only $45. Prices will go up to $65 on October 15th at Midnight (Eastern) and will be good through November 18th at Midnight (Eastern). After this, you will have to register on-site in Orlando for $75.
Register for the 2009 Fall Conference today to get Early Bird Pricing!
Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations! We have a block of rooms reserved at the Orlando Doubletree Hotel for the bargain price of $89/night plus tax. You can make your reservation online with Group Code “YDA” or call 1-407-351-1000. Don’t forget to mention you are with the YDA group. The YDA room block closes October 28th at 5:00pm (Eastern).
Orlando Doubletree Hotel
5780 Major Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
1-407-351-1000
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Join Young Democrats from across America in Chicago – August 5-9, 2009
Young Democrats from all over the country will converge on Chicago for YDA’s biennial convention. The convention promises a slate of prominent national speakers, including leaders from the 111th Congress, notable activists and young people making a difference in America today.
We will also have [...]
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After giving the upcoming election a great deal of thought and considerable reflection, I have decided that I will not be running for re-election as president of the Florida Young Democrats at this year’s state convention. We have reached many milestones with our organization, but I feel that it is time to pass the torch to [...]
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The list of FYD awards shall include: County Chapter of the Year; High School Chapter of the Year; Young Democrat Event of the Year; Jeffrey Mattison Wershow Service Award; Young Democrat of the Year; and Democrat of the Year.
To be considered this year nominations must be received by May 15, 2009. Please email nomination to [...]
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Young Democrats Kick-Off Reception
Celebrating Our 75th Anniversary
Honoring Miami-Dade’s Young Elected Leaders
The Honorable Oscar Braynon II ~ The Honorable Ronald Brisé
The Honorable Dwight Bullard ~ The Honorable Richard Steinberg
Friday, May 29, 2009 ~ 7:00p.m.
La Côte at the Fontainebleau
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
ADMISSION:
YOUNG DEMOCRATS -$10
YOUNG AT HEART DEMOCRATS -$20
Invited Guests Include:
*Former Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek
CFO Alex [...]
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Join us for good company, casino style games, and the chance to win great prizes! Together we’ll celebrate our past, build for the future, and play the night away.
Where: Paradigm Lounge
115 W. College Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32301
When: Tuesday, March 31
7-10PM
Suggested Contributions: Young Democrats $25
Young at Heart $75
RSVP: Lori Poole, FYD Executive Director
(850) 212-0401
lpoole@flyoungdems.org
For more information, please [...]
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It is never justifiable to be violent towards another person except in an effort of self defense. It is never OK for a man to hit a woman. Some of you sassy sarcastic people might throw out the line “equal rights, equal fights.” No. Simply put, no, do not now, nor ever [...]
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I have been blessed with a lesbian roommate. It might sound silly, but I really mean it. My roommate, who, for the purposes of this blog will be called Sarah, has opened my eyes to an entirely different world. I can proudly say that many nights I am the token straight girl, [...]
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FYD needs your help to keep the Democratic momentum going among Florida’s young voters. At the Florida Young Democrats, we know firsthand how important it is to have an engaged youth electorate in Florida. That is why FYD is working to ensure that we build upon the Democratic gains made in 2008 to keep Florida’s [...]
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This is part one of a two part series (which could really be a couple hundred part series) on religion and politics. There is an old saying that says mixing Religion and Politics is like mixing ice cream and cow manure. It doesn’t really do much to the cow manure, but it sure does change [...]
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There is no greater story of perseverance in the history of the United States than the story of the poor Kentucky farmer who became the 16th president. I’m sure many of you know by now that Thursday was the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. I thought it best to reflect on where [...]
