Archive for January, 2012
Now accepting nominations
Dear Young Democrats:
I know you all have your calendars marked for the 2012 Kentucky Young Democrats Convention. We’re looking forward to another great convention, featuring exciting trainings, officer elections, and of course, fellowship and networking with young Democrats from across the Commonwealth. We will also be recognizing those chapters and individuals who have really stood out in the last year. Get in your nominations for the 2012 Kentucky Young Democrats Awards. Awards include High School Chapter of the Year, College Chapter of the Year, Kentucky Young Democrats Chapter of the Year, and Kentucky Young Democrat of the Year.
Submit nominations to Lauren Ingram <lauren@kyyoungdems.com> by Friday, February 24th, 2012 with the subject line “2012 KYD Awards”. Please include the nominated chapter or person with a brief description of why they should be selected.
Best regards,
Lauren Ingram
National Committeewoman
Kentucky Young Democrats
P.S. Remember to check “Democrat” on your Kentucky State Income Tax form this year!
Greater together high school kickoff call
On Thursday at 7:30 p.m., the YDA High School Caucus is helping to host a special call for Barackstars – high school students like you.
We want to hear from you. What gets you fired up? Why do you want to organize for Barack Obama?
Joining us will be Jeremy Bird, OFA National Field Director, to answer your questions and explain why it’s so important that students get involved in 2012.
RSVP to the call here: http://OFA.BO/barackstars
Kathy Groob: Women don’t get elected
Kathy Groob, who runs ElectWomen.com, recently outlined reasons why women aren’t in elected office as much as men — and further explains why programs like Emerge KY are important. To donate to the KYD Emerge fund, click here.
To reach Kathy’s full article on KYForward.com, click here. http://www.kyforward.com/?p=7907&fb_source=message
