NEWS
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Some races are still on!! See important dates and links below!!
Early Voting - November 18-20 (Wed-Fri)
Advanced Voting - November 23-25 (Mon-Wed)
Run-off Election Day - December 1
Here is the link for EARLY and ADVANCED VOTING information for all Georgia counties: http://sos.ga.gov/elections/CountyContacts/AdvanceVotingDisplay.aspx?EID=9
Make your vote count and head to the polls!
Please visit http://sos.georgia.gov for more information, including finding your polling location, times open, and registering to vote if you haven't yet done so.
NOTE: All voters who were registered to vote before the October 5, 2009 deadline and who live within the municipalities where Run-Off Elections are taking place are eligible to vote in the December 1, 2009 run-off, even if they did not vote on November 3, 2009.
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“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!
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Young Dems of Dekalb says THANK YOU to everyone that came out to our Launch Party, November 14th at Grancd Central Pizza-East Atlanta.
Your support helped raise over $2,150 to help elect more Democrats in 2010.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
Young Dems of Dekalb - Voter Contact/Phone Bank
Tuesday December 8, 7-9 pm
Home of Elena Parent (Candidate for House District 81)
1771 Duke Road, Atlanta, GA 30341
*Bring your own cell phone as we identify Democrats in Dekalb!
Please visit us online for more information about YDD atwww.dekalbyd.org or email Dar'shun Kendrick, Communications Director, at communications@dekalbyd.org.
ACTION ALERTS
Demand the Public Option stay on the table. Visitwww.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 HEREon Facebook for upcoming meeting information or contactydhc.ga@gmail.com.
Jane Bradshaw, YDG President, and Katie Milway, YDGExecutive 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 at dre@kenhodges.com orshannon@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 at preston@ceasarforouratlanta.com or call us at (404) 685-1730 today. Hours are flexible. Visitwww.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 visitwww.porterforgeorgia.com if you are interested!
College Democrats of Georgia is seeking a webmaster to maintain and improve upon the website, atwww.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 attsoutherland@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 at jdr.ydg@gmail.com by Monday night at 5 PM. If you miss the deadline to submit but need something posted, please contact Chris at cmp.ydg@gmail.com to update the newsletter on the blog.
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