Archive for February, 2012
Quick look at the convention schedule
Friday, March 2nd:
3:00 pm Registration opens at hotel
Please check in as soon as you arrive for information regarding your hotel room and events for the weekend
7:00 pm Evening event begins
Speakers: Marion County PVA Terry “Catfish” Rakes, Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes
7:30 pm Registration closes
8:30 pm Evening event ends
9:00 pm Tour of Town Branch Distillery
After the tour of the distillery, you’re on your own to explore Lebanon’s nightlife or get to bed for the great day planned Saturday. Don’t forget to get a cab if you need a ride.
Saturday, March 3rd
9:00 am Registration table opens at Centre Square (239 N. Spalding Ave. in Lebanon)
9:00 am Rules Committee Meeting
9:30 am Credentials Committee Mtg
10:00 am General Session
Will include Credentials Report, Roll Call, Rules Committee Report, Treasurer’s Report, KYD updates, candidate speeches and speakers: Obama 2012 State Director Keidra King, State Representative Terry Mills and House Speaker Greg Stumbo
11:45 am Lunch
1:30 pm Session 1
2:20 pm Session 2
3:05 pm Depart for Maker’s Mark
Please gather in Angelic Hall so the group arrives at Maker’s Mark together for the tour.
7:00 pm Dinner at Stillhouse
Join Governor Julian Carroll at the Stillhouse for a buffet dinner, included in the cost of convention registration. Stillhouse is located at 202 W. Main St. in Lebanon.
Sunday, March 4th:
9:00 am Registration table opens at Centre Square (239 N. Spalding Ave. in Lebanon)
9:00 am College Democrats Elections
9:15 am Credentials Committee Mtg
10:00 am General Session
Will include Credentials Report, Candidate speeches, Elections, Awards, Swearing-in of new officers and speakers: Dan Logsdon, Chair of Kentucky Democratic Party, and Judge Mattingly of Lebanon
12:00 pm Convention adjourns
Following the close of convention, a group of KYDs will gather at a local restaurant to watch the UK Wildcats play against the Florida Gators. Please listen for an announcement regarding location and join us!
Convention community service event
We will be having a competition between chapters to bring in items, worth various points, to assist a local center for abused women, the Caring Place. The chapter with the highest amount of points wins!
The Caring Place is a center that serves Marion County and many of the surrounding counties. They are always in need of supplies and money. Women and children come to the center are protected through anonymity to get away from the abuse. They may stay there a while or short time to get away from the abuser.
If you would like to participate in the community service challenge, you can bring the following items. Each item is worth the number of points indicated:
10 POINTS
Area/Throw Rugs Bedspreads (double)
Bedspreads (single)
Car Seats
Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Twin Stroller
Vacuum Cleaner
5 POINTS
Alarm Clock
CD Player
Full Bed Sets (sheets)
Plastic Storage Containers (all sizes)
Twin Bed Sets (sheets)
Crib Sheets
Toddler Pull-Ups (one package/box)
Disposable Diapers (one package/box)
3 POINTS
Bath Towels (2 count)
Broom(s)
Cookie Sheets (1 count package)
Ladies Underwear/Panties (adult) (5 pack)
Laundry Baskets any size
Night Gowns
Trash Cans any size
2 POINTS
Baby Wipes (1 package/box)
Bras (5)
Cookware (any piece)
Flashlights
Hand Wipes (1 package/box)
Mixing Bowls
Onesis
Pots and Pans
Sweatsuits (all sizes)
Tableclothes (60×90)
1 POINT
Anti-Perspirant (1 can/bottle)
Batteries (6-12 pack)
Can Openers (1)
Canned Goods (5 cans)
Combs (1)
Deodorant (1 can/bottle)
Fabric Softner Sheets (1 box)
Garbage Bags (any size/1 box)
Girls/Boys Underwear (all sizes) (5 pack)
Hair Brushes Hand Lotion (1 bottle)
Household Kitchen Utensils (1)
Infant Socks (5 pair)
Kleenex (1 box)
Laundry Soap (any size/1)
Mouthwash (packets) (1 bottle/package)
Paper Towels (1 roll)
Pillows (1)
Shampoo (1 bottle)
Socks (adult/children) (5 pair)
Toothbrushes (1)
Toothpaste (travel/small)
Travel Size Tissues (1)
Wash Clothes (6 count)
Convention sneak peak
Dear YDs,
In one week, many of you will descend upon Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky for the annual KYD convention. On behalf of my community and Marion County Young Democrats, we welcome you and are extremely honored and excited to host this year’s convention!
Now, before you can descend upon the Heart of Kentucky, you have to register! There’s only one day left to register for the KYD State Convention, March 2-4, for the low price of $35 before the price goes up! Registration includes a hotel room for Friday and Saturday nights, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and dinner on Saturday.
A sneak peak….
You will get to hear from several different speakers including the Director for the Obama campaign for Kentucky, Secretary of State and YD Alison Lundergan-Grimes, State Auditor and YD Adam Edelen, and many others! Some of the things that will be discussed are: how to get involved in 2012 campaigns, policy, and speakers will talk about their times in KYD. If that’s not enough, we will even be visiting local distilleries, Limestone Branch and Maker’s Mark, for personalized tours!
There are so many great speakers, workshops, and activities planned for convention weekend, and we want you to be a part of it!
Register, travel to the Heart of Kentucky and come feel the beat!
With highest regards,
Joey George
Chairperson, 2012 KYD Convention Host Committee
P.S. You can RSVP on Facebook here.
