Young Democrats: Caucuses

New Caucuses in Texas

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 07:22:43 GMT

by Shondra Wygal (TX)

The Texas Young Democrats is proud to announce the creation of two new caucuses. The Veteran's and Military Affairs Caucus and the Rural Caucus were both created at our last convention.

The leadership team of the Veterans & Military Affairs (VMA) Caucus look forward to starting a caucus within the Young Democrats of America. The Chair of the VMAC has served in Iraq and is currently a substitute teacher in the Ft. Bend County School District of Texas.

The Veterans & Military Caucus Leadership Team:

Joshua D. Beers
Harris County Young Democrats

The Rural Caucus Leadership Team:

Daniel Melder, Rural Caucus Chair
Lampasas County Young Democrats

April is Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 21:10:28 GMT

From: ydawomen@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Atima Omara-Alwala
To: ydawomen@yahoogroups.com

Notice to the Women's Caucus of the Young Democrats of America:

APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS & PREVENTION MONTH

Every 2.5 minutes, another American is sexually assaulted. One in six women and one in 33 men will be victims of sexual assault or rape in their lifetime.
80% of rape victims are under the age of 30
1 out of every 5 college women report being forced to have sexual intercourse

What Young Democrats Can Do!

As young democrats we are politically active in our communities, many of us are uniquely suited to lend our knowledge and/influence to move legislation in states regarding sexual assault laws, safety on school campuses, and ready access to emergency contraception for sexual assault survivors. Attached is a brief sheet compiled by the Women's Caucus Campaign Director, Yesenia Rosado, as to what Young Democrat chapters can do to recognize the importance of this Awareness Month, and what you can do year round!

For further information on how you can help:

RAINN www.rainn.org . The National Sexual Assault Hotline

National Sexual Violence Resource Center www.nsvrc.org

State Sexual Assault Coalitions: http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/statesexual.htm (for those state chapters who want to be more active on a regular basis, there are coalitions to join)

Democratically Yours,

Atima Omara-Alwala

Women's Caucus~Chair

Young Democrats of America

YDA's Women's Caucus Celebrates Women's History Month

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 18:02:41 GMT

Celebrate the Woman Activist in Your Life By Nominating Her to Be Profiled

(cross-posted from email from Jacqueline Kozin)

This March, young Democratic women in America can include two more important woman milestones on their lists of inspiration: this country has its first female Speaker of the House and one of the top presidential candidates is a woman. While Speaker Pelosi and Senator Clinton give pause for celebration, one should not break out the party hats and noisemakers just yet as the big picture for women in political leadership positions is a sobering one.

Of the 535 seats in Congress, 85 are occupied by women (71 in the House, 14 in the Senate) and that is considered a record. Looking at where women are in state government, there are only 8 women who serve as governors, 15 women as lieutenant governors and 15 women as chief justices of the state's highest court.

Although the numbers are not where they should be, there are many young Democratic women who are working to widen these margins on a variety of levels. And with your help, the Women's Caucus of the Young Democrats of America (YDA) will honor them this month by publishing profiles of them.

The Women's Caucus would like to invite members to submit the name of a young Democratic woman who you know is working to bring progress to your community. She could be a union organizer, campaign worker, chief of staff for a local politician, a member of the Board of Education, a mother fighting for change in public policy, a town/city council member, an outspoken leader for a local charity or organization. She is a voice and positive force working for progress for all.

"It's important to honor women like Speaker Pelosi and Senator Clinton for the trails they have blazed for women in politics," remarked Atima Omara-Alwala, Chair of the Women's Caucus. "But like Speaker Pelosi and Senator Clinton who both started their political careers when they were young, it is important to recognize the next generation of women blazing new trails, for in this group is a future Party Chair, House Speaker, Governor...or President."

One woman from each of the YDA geographic regions (Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Southcentral, Great Lakes, Southwest, Pacific, and the Midwest) will be selected and profiled. If you would like to make a nomination, please answer the questions in the attached form and email it to Communications Director of YDA Women's Caucus, Jacqueline Kozin, jacquelinek [at] gmail [dot] com, by Friday, March 9^th, 2007.

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The Women's Caucus of the Young Democrats of America promotes the involvement of young women in the political process; to promote efforts to make the political process more inclusive and more effective at the local level; and to support women who live up to the principles of the WCYDA, the YDA, and the Democratic party.

YDA GLBT Caucus Reception

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 17:39:58 GMT

(Cross-posted from email from Jonathan Looper (DC) )

Join us this Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30 pm at The Dupont Grille in
Washington, DC for our Winter fundraiser reception.
The Dupont Grille is located in the Jurys Hotel at 1500 New Hampshire
Avenue, NW (across from Starbucks).
The suggested minimum donation is $10. Please RSVP to Jonathan Looper
at jkl37 [at] georgetown [dot] edu.
Hope to see you there,
Jonathan Looper
Secretary

YDA Jewish Caucus events this weekend

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 17:37:12 GMT

(cross-posted via email from Stephanie Hausner (MD/NY) )

YDA Jewish Caucus
invites you......

"Making a Difference in Darfur"
Sponsored by the YDA Jewish Caucus and Minority Caucus
Saturday, February 3, 2007
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Jury's Hotel, 1500 New Hampshire Ave., NW.
The Young Democrats of America (YDA) Jewish Caucus & Minority Caucus invite you to join us for a very important panel conversation on the current situation in Darfur and what we as young democrats can do.
Speakers include:
David Rubenstein, Executive Director, Save Darfur Coalition
Hadar Susskind, Washington Director, Jewish Council for Public Affairs

Jewish Women in Politics Panel
Sponsored by the YDA Jewish Caucus and Women's Caucus
Sunday, February 4, 2007
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Eli's Restaurant
1253 20th St. NW
The Young Democrats of America (YDA) Jewish Caucus & Women's Caucus cordially invite you to join us for a lunch and panel discussion honoring Jewish women in politics.
Guest panelists are:
*Susan Turnbull - Vice-Chair, Democratic National Committee (DNC)
*Sharon Grosfeld - Executive Director, Women's Leadership Forum (WLF)
*Anne Keiser - Delegate from Maryland
-Attendees are responsible for the cost of their lunch-

YDAJC Business Meeting
Saturday, February 3, 2007
6:30pm
Washington Hilton
All are welcome to discuss the future of the YDAJC

Caucus Events in DC

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 17:23:24 GMT

(Cross-posted from Email from Atima Omara-Alwala (VA) )

Hello everyone! YDA's Winter National Meeting will be in Washington DC this weekend. We'll be holding our meeting in conjunction with the DNC Winter Meeting & CDA's Leadership Summit. All events will take place at the Hilton Washington at 1919 Connecticut Avenue NW. Join the Women's Caucus in the series of events we are co-sponsoring, hosting or attending! For a full lineup of everything DNC, YDA, CDA, or how to register please go to: www.yda.org

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YDA Women's Caucus Schedule of Events, Feb 2-4

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Friday, February 2, 2007

2:30 to 3:30pm DNC Women's Caucus Meeting,
Where: Room TBD, Washington Hilton Hotel
**come early seats fill up fast**
7-11pm YDA's Founder's Day Reception, 75th Anniversary Celebration

To purchase tickets:
https://secure.democracyinaction.com/dia/organizations/yda/event/checkOut.jsp?event_KEY=11482

Saturday, February 3, 2007

3:30p to 4:30p YDA GLBT Caucus Meeting (cosponsored by the YDA Women's Caucus)
Topic: "Queer Women in Politics"
Speakers: Heather Mizeur, State House Rep. Maryland; Jo Wyrick, Exec. Director of the National Stonewall Democrats; Robin Brand, Political Director, Gill Action Fund
Where: Room TBD, Washington Hilton Hotel

4:30p to 5:30p YDA Women's Caucus Meeting
Topic: "A New Day: Women, 110th Congress, Politics, & Policy"
Speakers: Susannah Shakow, Women Under Forty PAC; Illana Goldman, Women's Campaign Forum; Melissa Schoeber, Women's Policy, Inc
Where: Caucus Room, The Washington Hilton Hotel

Sunday, February 4, 2007

12:30 to 2pm YDA Jewish Caucus Meeting (cosponsored by Women's Caucus)
Topic: "Jewish Women in Politics"
Speakers: Susie Turnbull, DNC Vice Chair; Sharon Grosfeld, ED of the DNC Women's Leadership Forum; Anne Kaiser, State House Rep. Maryland
Where: Eli's Restaurant, 1253 20th St. NW

FW: Apply now for YDA Minority Caucus Empowerment Fund for Fall Meetimg

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:56:28 GMT

From: Tashea Brodgins
Subject: [YDA Women's Caucus] Apply now for YDA Minority Caucus Empowerment Fund for Fall Meetimg

APPLY TODAY!!!

The Young Democrats of America (YDA) Minority Caucus gives a lodging and registration stipend for young Democrats of color to attend national meetings, conventions and regional events. Many young people are unable to attend YDA events across the country, due to financial hardship. This burden is particularly felt within communities of color. The YDA Minority Caucus created this fund to provide financial assistance and scholarship to worthy youth of color.

All applicants for these scholarships must be (1) a member of a Young Democrat local, municipal, state, college, or nationally affiliated chapter or unit, (2) show ability and commitment for organizing and empowering young people within the Democratic Party, (3) must be a YOUNG DEMOCRAT OF COLOR, who self-identifies with a predominant minority group (African, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Mid-Eastern ancestry), and (4) must commit one (1) calendar year of service to the YDA Minority Caucus, either through volunteer and/or programmatic work or through a Caucus Committee.

Each applicant will be considered for stipends for which he or she qualifies. The Empowerment Fund application deadline is October 30, 2006. Scholarships are competitive and will be distributed appropriately.

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE NOW… SO, HURRY!!

LET US KNOW AT chair@ydaminoritycaucus.org Subject: MC EMPOWERMENT FUND, and we’ll send you an application!

Fall National Conference
Nov. 17-19, 2006 in Jackson, MS
Hosted by Young Democrats of Mississippi + YDA
Secure your spot today, register here!

Conference Information:
The Young Democrats of America is happy to announce Jackson as the host city and Mississippi as the host state for our Fall National Conference. During the Fall National Conference, YDA will hold regular business meetings, hear from amazing keynote speakers and Party leaders and learn from experienced trainers.

Conference Schedule + Speakers:
The Conference schedule, keynote speakers, session speakers and trainers will be posted in late September.

Conference Registration:
All participants are required to register with YDA. Registrants will receive printed meeting materials and admission to meetings, trainings, welcome reception and Saturday keynote luncheon.

You can only register one person at a time, but can use the same credit card to pay for the different people. The card name does not need to match the registrants name. If paying by check, please print out the form and mail to YDA, PO Box 77496, Washington, DC 20013.

Registration is now $25. Fees go up to $35 on October 15th. Online registration closes on Nov. 15th. On-site registration, if available, is $45. Late registrants will not be guaranteed seats at the luncheon.

Hotel Reservations:
The official conference hotel is the Marriott Jackson located at 200 East Amite Street, Jackson, MS 39201. We secured a special rate of $129 per night. Our block of hotel rooms sold out at the last conference, so reserve your room today.

You MUST call 1-800-256-9194 or 601-969-5100 and say you are with "YDA" in order to secure the rate of $129 per night.

Area Information + Getting Around Jackson:
Please visit http://www.visitjackson.com/ to find out about Jackson's local info and cool things to do while you are there.

Sponsor Info:
Allied groups can sponsor an informational table at the conference for $200. Allied groups can also sponsor a training workshop, tshirts, bags, etc. Please email office@yda.org for more information.

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Tashea Brodgins, National Chair
Minority Caucus ~ Young Democrats of America
PH: 240-393-7793
EM: chair@ydaminoritycaucus.org

Join the YDA Minority Caucus!
http://www.minority.yda.org

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