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2008 Democratic State Convention
Register now for the 2008 Democratic State Convention in Hampton, Virginia!
Join Tim Kaine, Mark Warner, all of our congressional candidates and thousands of the Old Dominion's Democrats at the quadrennial state convention. Our delegation to the national convention will be finalized. Registration is free, it is not neccesary to be a delegate to attend.
VAYD Fundraiser at Jay's Saloon A Success
Thanks to all who attended the Virginia Young Dems NOVA Fundraiser on Friday night! The event at Jay's in Clarendon was attended by over 30 people from Alexandria and Arlington and raised $500 to kickstart VAYD's 2008 activities to turn Virginia blue. In addition to socializing, attendees participated in the DJ's contests – one VAYD member (who shall remain nameless) won for being the shortest person in the bar! Other attendees made their fellow VAYDs proud by rocking out to the oldies, much to the amusement of Jay's patrons. Sadly (or perhaps thankfully), there are no pictures to that part of the evening! Hope to see everyone at the next fundraiser - click here if you want to contribute before then!
VAYD Convention Photo Pool
Some photos from the VAYD Convention are at our flickr stream here. If you have photos to add, contact Kenton Ngo (vp_communication@vayd.org).
Resolutions Passed by the 2008 Virginia Young Democrats Convention
The following resolutions passed by a unanimous vote in a bloc:
A Resolution to Commemorate the Life of David Layman
1 WHEREAS, David Layman spent many years dedicated to the principles and beliefs of the Democratic Party of Virginia, 2 and;
Live from the VAYD Convention
Convention Chairman and former VAYD President Dominic Gabello presides over the proceedings.
The Fairfax County Young Democrats delegation.
Senator Creigh Deeds (D-Bath)
VAYD's on the Inside Scoop
VAYD President Jen Bissett, Arlington YD President Bree Raum and Fairfax YD President Rafael Aranciba appeared Sunday night on the Inside Scoop with George Burke. Great job to all three! Watch the video:
2008 VAYD Chartering Packet Now Available
The chartering packet for 2008 is now available. Chartering allows clubs to send delegates to the annual VAYD Convention, which will be held March 28-30 at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. The deadline to charter a club for 2008 is March 15, 2008. Any school or locality can charter their own VAYD chapter. Download the packet below:
Final Day to Request an Absentee Ballot
A reminder to all college YD's--if you haven't turned in your absentee ballot application for the Feburary 12th primary, your local voter registrar must receive it by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 5th. Applications can be faxed in to your local registrar. Visit the State Board of Elections for details. You may also vote absentee if you meet any of these criteria.
Congratulations to Amy Lewis!
Virginia's own National Committee woman, Amy Lewis, won her campaign to be YDA's treasurer at the National Convention in Dallas last week. Congratulations Amy! We'll have more here from the YDA convention soon...
The Real Campaign Starts Now
Congratulations to Rex Simmons, Margi Vanderhye, Joseph Morrissey, Steve Heretick and George Barker, who won the opportunity to challenge Republicans this November. 21/51, folks. You'll grow tired of hearing it, but that's what we're here for.
