Featured Candidate: Charlie Brown (CA-04)

Moved to http://www.kevinbondelli.com/2008/04/07/featured-candidate-charlie-brown-ca-04/

Join Your State Women’s Caucus On Facebook!

Below are a few of young dem state women’s caucuses with Facebook Groups. If from from that state, (or if not, but just want to be supportive) join their group today! We’ll keep you posted as more spring up!

California
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2548987851

Connecticut
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6248264362

Georgia
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7987331543

Maryland
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19771625928

Oklahoma
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11073133371

YDA Hiring Ohio Executive Director

Position: Executive Director, Ohio Young Democrats

The Young Democrats of America (YDA) is the nation’s largest youth-led, partisan political
organization. As the official youth arm of the Democratic Party since 1932, YDA now operates as an independent 527 organizations. Our membership includes middle school, high school and college students as well as young workers, young professionals and young families, with over 1,500 local chapters in all 50 states. YDA’s national and state staff work with national, state, and local leaders across the country on peer-to-peer young voter mobilization campaigns, issue advocacy, leadership and skills trainings, and other activities to grow sustainable chapters and build the national infrastructure of YDA.

The Ohio Young Democrats (OYD) is the official youth arm of the Ohio Democratic Party, comprised of progressive people under the age of 36.

Job Description: The Young Democrats of America is continuing to expand state-based staff as part of our State Partnership Programs. State Executive Directors work to build long-term infrastructure for the youth movement. The Ohio Young Democrats Executive Director reports directly to the President of the Ohio Young Democrats and to Senior State Executive Director of the Young Democrats of America. The position is based in Columbus, OH.

The Ohio Young Democrats Executive Director is responsible for the overall implementation
of programs on behalf of the Ohio Young Democrats and the Young Democrats of America.
This includes, but is not limited to:

• Manage the daily operations of the Ohio Young Democrats.
• Organize Young Democrats chapters in targeted counties across the state and work to
  strengthen existing chapters.
• Work with the OYD Executive Board to develop and implement the Ohio Young Democrats
  Strategic Plan, specifically planning and implementing peer-to-peer campaign activities,
  chapter building activities, and coordinating with other progressive grassroots organizations.
• Create and fund yearly budget, ensuring that the budget is met through effective
  donor solicitation and marketing efforts. Work with OYD Treasurer to meet financial
  reporting requirements.
• Plan and coordinate events such as Executive Board and Committee meetings,
  convention activities, regular conferences, and trainings.
• Handle all media, scheduling, communication, and appearance requests for Ohio
  Young Democrats and the Ohio Young Democrats President.
• Continue collaborative and cooperative relationships with the Ohio Democratic Party, Young
  Democrats of America, the Ohio College Democrats and other progressive groups to ensure
  high visibility and effective activism.
• Manage additional temporary campaign staff brought on to complete the OYD’s peer-to-peer campaign program.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits: $30,000 to $40,000 annually, health insurance, and reimbursement for
cell phone.

To Apply: Applicants should have at least two years experience with campaigns or politically-focused non-profit organizations. Management experience and knowledge of fundraising and the budget process is preferred. The position requires regular in-state and national travel and access to a car.

Applicants should send resume, cover letter, and three references to jobs@yda.org by April 18, 2008 by 5pm, EST.

Young Democrats of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. YDA does not discriminate on the basis of race,creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other protected status covered by federal, state or local law.

links for 2008-04-07

• Young Democrats- Age Old Lessons
• The Associated Press: Pitched Contest for Pa. Youth Vote
• Obama Counting on Big Showing From Pennsylvania’s 700,000 College Students – America’s Election HQ
• Patriot Majority
• Rock the Vote Blog: Rock the Vote Fights Back
• Bold Undertakings « It’s Getting Hot In Here
• And 2 percent think this is the last generation before the world ends… « Y-Decide 2008
• cbs3.com – Obama, Clinton Hustle For Youth Vote In Pa.
• e.politics: online advocacy tools & tactics » Online Politics Goes Local (Or, E.politics is Huge in Jersey)
• Dr. DigiPol » Blog Archive » Is It Hip? Of Presidential Candidates and Rock’n’Roll
• An Economic Compact for the Young | The American Prospect
• Tallahassee Leaders Forum: Party Leader Elected Official Delegates elected to the DNCC
• The Rebel Yell: Article: Debate raises questions, heated arguments ensue
• Why, When, and How To Blog | Future Majority
• Pennsylvania Federation of College Democrats – PA COLLEGE DEMS CONVENTION EXPECTS STRONG TURNOUT, EXCITING PROGRAM
• Quick Hits | Future Majority
• WireTap Magazine – Elections 2008: McCain Youth Redux
• Dave Matthews Rocks the Vote for Barack Obama | OBS News
• Know It All – - The nth Real Internet Campaign
• YDA | Blogging for Young Democrat Chapters
• Five Great Youth Organizations Form Like Voltron to Make the Bus Federation | Future Majority

Why You Should Get Involved in Your Local and State Parties

Moved to http://www.kevinbondelli.com/2008/04/07/why-you-should-get-involved-in-your-local-and-state-parties/

Nearly 50 Colleges Come Out to Recruit Gay Youth This Week

NEARLY FIFTY COLLEGES COME OUT TO RECRUIT GAY YOUTH AT NATIONAL GAY-FRIENDLY COLLEGE FAIR THIS WEEK
Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Penn among the diversified list of colleges

WHAT: Yale, Princeton, Stanford and Penn among the nearly fifty colleges who will be in attendance at the gay-friendly college fair hosted by Camps Pride this Friday, April 11 on the campus of University of California San Diego. The fair is designed specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and straight ally youth and their families who want to find campuses committed to LGBT people. The event is in coordination with the LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index (www.campusclimateindex.org), the only online resource of its kind, which rates LGBT-friendliness at colleges and universities. More information online at www.campusclimateindex.org/events.

WHERE: Ballroom of the Price Center at University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093

WHEN: This Friday, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHO: Nearly fifty colleges and universities from across the United States will be in attendance. In addition, expert presentations will take place throughout the day, which include “Finding Your LGBT-Friendly Campus” by Shane L. Windmeyer, Executive Director of Campus Pride; “The Pros and Cons of Selecting a United States Service Academy: The LGBT Experience” by the U.S. Naval Academy Out Alumni Group, “Navigating the College Admissions Process” by the UC San Diego Office for Admissions and Relations with Schools, “Point Foundation Scholarships” by Point Foundation staff, and “Financing your Education” by the UC San Diego department of Financial Aid.

WHY: According to Campus Pride, an increasing number of colleges and universities are openly recruiting LGBT students and are doing so for the first time ever. In addition, over 150 colleges and universities are reaching out to LGBT students through the LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index (www.campusclimateindex.org). The fair and index are active ways for campuses to be out and proud in attracting LGBT student populations as well as increase enrollment with a seemingly “untapped” population. Even straight students are looking for LGBT-Friendly campuses. Isabel Galupo, a high school senior in Towson, Maryland who attended the first LGBT-friendly college fair this past December, said, “It was great to have my first college fair be one where I could ask important questions about myself as someone from the LGBT community. This type of college fair was also very important for me as I have two moms – I want to be at a college where I can feel comfortable about my family.”

HOW: The event is free and open to the public — LGBT and ally prospective students and their families. For more details, please visit www.campusclimateindex.org/events or contact Campus Pride at 704-277-6710 or info@campuspride.org.

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Believe In — Campus Pride. Campus Pride is the leading national nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) for student leaders and campus organizations working to create safer, more LGBT-friendly colleges and universities. It exists to give “voice and action” in building future LGBT and ally leaders.