Letter from the President

Good Morning Young Democrats,

I first like to thank each and every one of you for support during our club election cycle; I am pleased to be addressing you this morning as your 2008 Wake County Young Democrats president. For those who missed the meeting we were fortunate to have our guests Commissioner Lindy Brown, Judge Vince Rozier, former Executive Director of the DNC Everrett Ward, and U.S. Senatorial Candidate Jim Neal. I would like to personally thank them for taking the time to support our organization. But more importantly we went to work installing your 2008 executive board:

Terence Morrison         President

Jessica Gilbert              Vice President

Trey Whittenton            Treasurer

Emily Scott                   Secretary

Patrick Buffkin              Executive Board Member

Thomas Doyle              Executive Board Member

Jason Kessler               Fundraising Chair

Michael V. Stanley        Public Relations Chair

Steven Waters              Voter Registration & Education Chair

A special congratulation is in order for the new leadership! We have the following vacancies and special appointment positions available:

(3)        Executive Board Positions

(1)        Community Outreach Chair (By appointment)

(3)        Recruitment & Retention Committee

(2)        Fundraising Committee

If you are interested in coming on board with us email me at: president@wakeyd.org.

Our mini-retreat is scheduled for this Sunday January 13^th 2008 at the flying saucer; we will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m.

Also as part of our membership consolidation effort I would ask that all current members or returning members send the following information to president@wakeyd.org:

Name:

Occupation:

Full Street Address:

Comments/Event Ideas:

Once again thank you for your support and on behalf of the Executive Board we look forward to serving as your 2008 leaders.

Debate Watching Party @ Player’s Retreat

Debate Party! Democratic Debate in Las Vegas, NV on CNN

Come join Triangle for Obama and The Wake County Young Democrats for food

and the Democratic Debate this Thursday Novemeber 15th 2007!

Bring a friend! All guests invited:

For more information contact:

Paulette Hill

phill16@nc.rr.com

Thursday November 15th 2007

Time: 7:30pm Players Retreat

105 Oberlin Rd
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 755-9589

IN PERSON, SAME DAY REGISTRATION

 HELP THE WAKE YD’S

SUPPORT THE ON SITE REGISTRATION BILL TODAY

(SB 195)

SIGN THE PETITION TO GET THIS BILL PASSED!!!!!

http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/SDR

What it will do:

In Person Registration/Same Day Registration would revolutionize the way young voters, especially women and minorities, participate in the civic/election process. Young Democrats of Wake County and North Carolina at large stand behind this bill 100%, please urge your NC Senate representation to do the same! It is time to engage and inspire a new generation of leaders and voters in the state of NC.

How does it work?

Voters will arrive at an early polling site in their county of residence, present documentation verifying their identity, and sign a sworn affidavit that they the information they provided is true. Then VOTE!

Who would be affected?

Eligible voters who are at least 18 years of age and a United States Citizen; this includes just about everyone!

Why is this Important to me?

There are 1 million unregistered voting age citizens in the state, which excludes most students who never change their registration to a North Carolina county. If you forget to register for elections before the 25 day cut off prior to elections you are effectively cut out of the voting process. Registrations can get lost in the mail or come back invalid, why take the chance with your vote? Democracy means one voice, one vote for everyone!

What Can I do???

FIRST sign the petition: http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/SDR

THEN get on the phones, email and snail male and ask your North Carolina Senators to PASS SDR! Click this link to find out who represents you:

http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/members/memberList.pl?sChamber=Senate

LASTLY get the word out to your friends, family, coworkers about on site registration, FORWARD this email to as many people in your contact list as possible!

Drafted By:

Terence Morrison on Behalf of:

Young Democrats of  Wake County