August 22, 2006
Activities Fair Reminder
Don't forget the activities fair is THIS Saturday! Stop by our table for buttons, stickers, and sign-up lists!
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August 12, 2006
Ohio Young Democrats Leadership Positions Open
A Message from OYD President Antone White
Calling all Young Democrats! I am happy to announce that OYD is seeking to fill several vacant leadership positions - and we want you! This is a great opportunity for you to utilize your talents and skills to take a more active role in the direction of our organization. Without you, OYD doesn't exist. With increased involvement, we can ensure that we maintain a strong and effective organization that works to elect Democrats at all levels.
Interested individuals should submit a brief resume by e-mail to OYD President Antone White at white@ohioyd.org. All positions are non-compensated.* Additional questions regarding these positions can also be directed to Antone at the email listed above.
We are currently seeking candidates for the following positions:
First Vice President
The First Vice President shall chair the OYD Campaign Committee, oversee the young candidate recruitment program, perform the duties and responsibilities of the President in his or her absence or incapacity, and shall perform other duties as assigned by the President or By-laws of this organization.
- Interested individuals should have experience with working on state and/or local campaigns.
Regional Field Coordinators: Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast, and Central Ohio
Help OYD become more engaged locally by serving as a regional field coordinator. Duties include but are not limited to: execution of the 2006 OYD Youth Coordinated Campaign Plan, assisting with local chapter creation and existing chapter development, attending chapter meetings in your region, and recruiting local members to serve on OYD committees.
- We are looking for 3-5 coordinators per region. *All coordinators will be reimbursed for mileage within their region.
Technology Committee
Do you have expertise in creating Web sites and using Internet tools? Join this committee to help re-develop the OYD Web site, provide technology advice to local chapters, and develop a plan to utilize all available technologies to create more effective communications among our chapters.
Please contact Antone White at white@ohioyd.org with any questions or applications. We look forward to making you a part of our team!
For more info: http://www.ohioyd.org/
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July 19, 2006
Former President Clinton Coming to Cleveland
July 19th's Plain Dealer is reporting that Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Cleveland on AUgust 6th to appear at the annual meeting of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
For those of you who don't know, Bill Clinton's mother was a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
Any Nursing majors out there who'd like to sneak us in?
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CCYD's Meeting with Tim Hagan TONIGHT
Cuyahoga County Young Democrats
Join us and Bring as many people as possible to our next event
July's monthly Cuyahoga County Young Democrats meeting
will be held
TOMORROW
Wednesday, July 19th at 7pm
at
The Galleria at Erieview, 1301 East 9th Street, Cleveland
The meeting room is on the 2nd floor across from the Key West Café.
Free Parking in the Galleria Parking Garage (Entrance on Lakeside Ave).
Speaker: Cuyahoga County Commissioner
* * * TIM HAGAN * * *
Speaking on mobilizing for the future of the Democratic Party & Ohio!
Get Active!
For more information, please contact
Troy Wayne Bratz
President, CCYD
Phone: 216.702.2196
E-mail: cuyahoga@ohioyd.org
Web: www.CuyahogaYD.org
Upcoming Event:
An Evening with Mayor Frank Jackson
A Young Professionals Networking Event
July 21, 2006 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Cleveland Botanical Gardens, University Circle
FREE!
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July 14, 2006
Strickland For Governor July 16th Events
If you're in NE Ohio this Sunday, July 16th, try making it to one of these events to meet Ted Strickland and Lee Fisher, the Democratic Candidates for Governor & Lt. Governor!
Sunday, July 16, 4:00 p.m.
Join Ted Strickland and Lee Fisher for a TurnAround Ohio campaign stop with Medina County supporters!
Brunswick Recreation Center
3635 Center Road
Brunswick, Ohio
Sunday, July 16, 6:30 p.m.
For our Cuyahoga County supporters, Ted and Lee will kickoff the opening of our Lakewood office at a TurnAround Ohio rally!
Horace Mann Middle School
1215 W. Clifton Road
Lakewood, Ohio
I attended the Shaker Heights Opening a few weeks ago. It was tons of fun & had free food! So if you can go then go!
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July 12, 2006
Campaign for a New Ohio Lakewood Event
For those of you unfamiliar with the Campaign for a New Ohio, they're basically a conglomeration of all the amazing NE Ohio volunteers who are working at the grassroots level to help out on various state-wide races. All of this work is in hopes of turning around the governments'negative path.
Anyways, the CNO is hosting a rally with some important Ohio Democrats in Lakewood. While this is a bit of a late notice, if you're interested in attending here's all the information you need. Be sure to take lots of pictures, meet new friends, and find more way to get involved!
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WHEN: Thursday, July 13 from 7:00PM to 8:30 PM
WHERE: Lakewood Public Library Auditorium, 15425 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 44107
PARKING: Library lot, on Arthur Ave., and behind Drug Mart Plaza (across the street)
PROGRAM:
Speakers include:Chris Redfern, Chair of Ohio Democratic Party
Julian Rogers, Manager for Ohio Coordinated Campaign, Cuyahoga County
Jane Buder Shapiro, CNO Board member and head of Ohioans for Democratic Values
RSVP: Register for the Evite event by clicking here.
Chris Redfern is a member of the Ohio House, and was recently elected chair of the Ohio Democratic Party. During his brief tenure, he has focused on building an 88-county party that competes statewide, and has renewed the party's commitment to grassroots activism. Prior to his election to the Ohio House, he served as commissioner of Ottawa county, the youngest to serve in the state of Ohio. Chris will provide an update on his vision for the party, an update on progress in the current election cycle, and in particular will encourage members of the Campaign for a New Ohio to redouble their efforts in the effort to turn around Ohio.
Julian Rogers is leading the coordinated campaign for Cuyahoga County, is a founder and director of Blue 88, a political action committee focused on revitalizing the Ohio Democratic party, and is a veteran activist who has served on numerous campaigns. The coordinated campaign is is promoting the statewide democratic candidates, namely Ted Strickland/Lee Fisher (Governor), Sherrod Brown (U.S. Senate), Marc Dann (Attorney General), Jennifer Bruner (Secretary of State), Barbara Sykes (Auditor), Richard Cordray (Auditor), Ben Espy and William O'Neill (Supreme Court).
Jane Buder Shapiro, PhD is head of Ohioans for Democratic Values, a board member of Campaign for a New Ohio, a practicing psychologist, and an adjunct professior at CWRU. In her political life, she studies and practices the impact of linguistics and communication in voter persuasion. She is the creator of the Voter Action Initiative, an program to empower activists in precinct-level, door-to-door activism. Volunteers will receive resource material, walk lists, and other tools to enhance the impact of this vital political activity. Resource kits will be available at the meeting..
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