NEWS
“SAVE THE DATE: April 16th-18th 2010
YDG Annual Convention Athens, Ga”
There’s lots to be excited about: taking over of Transmetropolitan pizza restaurant and bar, the Gubernatorial Forum, trainings, workshops, networking and fellowship with other YD’s from across the great state of Georgia! Not to mention...a VIP Reception on Sat. evening with state party leaders, candidates, YDG leadership donors, etc., happening in the brand new ballroom of the Tate2 Center at UGA!
The brand new, Leed certified eco friendly, Hotel Indigo in downtown Athens is definitely going to be where IT's at! Check it out:www.athensdowntownhotel.com
Are you a Future Leaders Monthly Donor yet? If so, convention fees are half priced for members at the $10/mo level or above. Contact Daniel with any questions or interest in the convention at dfullerton@gmail.com
Web site coming soon... so stay tuned for more exciting details... meanwhile, SAVE THE DATE!
And in related news...
Future Leaders Monthly Donor Club - NEW PERKS!
- again, HALF OFF convention prices for ALL donors at the $10/mo level or above
Go HERE to sign up and donate!
UPCOMING EVENTS
YDG Night at the Theater - “Hillary Clinton Got Me Pregnant”
Friday, November 13, 8pm
Synchronicity Backstage at 7 Stages Theater in Atlanta
Buy tickets here:https://cp.newtechwebservices.com/ssl/synchronicity/secure/BuyHillaryYD.aspx
Read about the play here:http://www.synchrotheatre.com/plays/showplay.aspx?ID=68
Facebook invite link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=196666204992&ref=ts
The playwright/actor will be hosting a post-show discussion session!
Georgia Women for a Change, Inc. is sponsoring Change Is All Around Us: 19th Annual Georgia Women’s Assembly
Friday, November 13, 8am - 2:30pm
Loudermilk Center
Register on-line at http://gawomensassembly.eventbrite.com or
send a check to: Georgia Women for a Change, Inc.,
PO Box 55553, Atlanta, GA 30308
Register soon--this event has limited seating.
Plan to join 250 new and experienced advocates for:
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Lunch with Lilly Ledbetter, the woman who inspired the Lilly Ledbetter Act, the first bill President Obama signed into law outlawing wage discrimination based on gender
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First Lady Michelle Obama will send her greetings and ask for our help on family-friendly policies in Georgia
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Ellen Bravo, former national director of 9to5, National Association of Working Women and author of Taking on the Big Boys
Young Dems of Dekalb "Launch Party"/Fundraiser"
Saturday November 14, 12-2 pm
Grant Central Pizza - East Atlanta
- $250 to sponsor (Rep. Stephanie Stuckey-Benefield, sponsor; pledge by Rep. Billy Mitchell)
- $100 for "Young Dems at Heart" (age 40 or over)
- $10 to become a Member of YDD
Bring your check books and your appetite. For more information, contact Dar'shun Kendrick, Communications Director, at ugalawyer.2007@gmail.com for more information.
Catoosa County Democratic Party - “A Celebration of Service”
Sunday, December 6, 2pm
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School Cafeteria
- BBQ Dinner
- Door prizes
- $12.50 per person
The event features keynote speaker, Bobby Lee Cook (Attorney, Summerville, GA) and special recognition of dedicated democrats. Meet candiates for national, state, and local offices. For more information, contact Christopher Scott, Chairman at (770) 826-8644.
ACTION ALERTS
Demand the Public Option stay on the table. Visit www.yeswestillcan.org and sign the petition today!
Take Action to make sure that the Public Option lives on. Visithttp://www.yda.org/content/402/the-dream-still-lives-take-action-on-health-insurance-reform to see what you can do to help, and sign the pledge!
UPCOMING YDG MEETINGS
GCSU Young Democrats meetings are every Monday 5:30-6:30 in the Student Activities Center, Maple A in Milledgeville
YDAtl meets the first Wednesday of the every month at Manuel’s Tavern. New Member Orientation begins at 6:30, and the meeting begins at 7:30.
Young Democrats of Cobb County meet twice monthly at various locations throughout Cobb County, please visit us on Facebook for upcoming meeting information.
Young Democrats of Hall County meet twice monthly (1st Wed. evening & 3rd Sat. afternoon of each month) location varies, (usually Panera or Inman Perk on the Square). Check us out HERE on Facebook for upcoming meeting information or contact ydhc.ga@gmail.com.
Jane Bradshaw, YDG President, and Katie Milway, YDG Executive Vice President, are available to speak to your chapter! Learn more about YDG, YDA, the Democratic Party, how a bill becomes a law, how to organize a successful event, or what’s going on in Georgia politics. Contact Jane atpresident@georgiayds.org and Katie at evp@georgiayds.org.
CAMPAIGNS
Gail Buckner for Secretary of State is looking for Campaign Interns and Volunteers. Please call 770-473-9039 for more information!
Simone Joye is looking for campaign volunteers and interns who live in our District (Stone Mountain/DeKalb, Stone Mountain/Gwinnett, Tucker, Lithonia and Lilburn). Email: joyeforthehouse@att.net if you are interested.
Ken Hodges for Attorney General seeks Campaign Finance Interns. Hours flexible. If you are interested in working with Democratic donors, love politics, and want real experience on a campaign, please send us your resume atdre@kenhodges.com or shannon@kenhodges.com.
Ceasar Mitchell for Atlanta City Council seeks Campaign Interns and Volunteers. If you are interested in working in an energetic campaign and have a passion for campaign life, please send us your resume atpreston@ceasarforouratlanta.com or call us at (404) 685-1730 today. Hours are flexible. Visit www.ceasarforouratlanta.com for upcoming Town Hall Forums.
DuBose Porter for Governor is looking for campaign volunteers. Email Steve Golden at steven.golden@youthocracy.org or visit www.porterforgeorgia.com if you are interested!
College Democrats of Georgia is seeking a webmaster to maintain and improve upon the website, at www.collegedemsofgeorgia.org. If you are interested, please email Steve at steven.golden@youthocracy.org.
David Poythress for Governor is looking for campaign volunteers. E-mail Trevor Southerland at tsoutherland@poythressforgovernor.com or visitwww.poythressforgovernor.com if you are interested!
Newsletter submissions are accepted from all YDG/CDG chapters, Democratic candidates, and other organizations. If you wish to submit, please email Jen atjdr.ydg@gmail.com by Monday night at 5 PM.
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