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Join SFYD, friends and former Democratic Party Chairman, Art Torres, as Barbara and Carly go head to head today (Wednesday, September 1). This is one of the most important races Californian’s will decide in November, we hope you’ll join us to cheer her on.
Where: Mr. Smith’s, 34 7th St.
When: Wednesday, September 1, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Next Wednesday, September 8, SFYD will hear arguments for and against the 15 local propositions and the 9 statewide measures. We will also hear from candidates for Community College Board and BART Board. We expect several members of the elected family to be on-hand, including City Attorney and recently announced candidate for Mayor, Dennis Herrera.
We will vote on endorsements for all local propositions and statewide measures at this meeting.
Location: Mr. Smith’s
When: Wednesday, September 8, 6:30 p.m.
Where: 34 7th St., San Francisco
PLEASE NOTE: In order to vote you must be an SFYD member in good standing, and have attended two meetings in the calendar year. The voting meeting can be your second meeting, and you can pay your dues on-site.
We will vote on ALL candidates at our September 22nd endorsement meeting.
***August 10 District 10 Debate: See details below.
***September 8 Endorsement Meeting: We will hear from all 15 local measures, the 9 statewide measures and candidates for Board of Education, Community College Board and BART Board.
We will vote on endorsements for all measures at this meeting.
Location: Mr. Smith’s
When: Wednesday, September 8, 6:30 p.m.
***September 22 Endorsement Meeting: We will host our District 8 candidate debate.
Location: LGBT Center
When: Wednesday, September 22, 5:30 p.m.
We will vote on endorsements for all candidates at this meeting.
District 10 Debate – 10 Candidates – Tuesday, August 10th
Tomorrow, SFYD will be hosting a debate for the District 10 Supervisorial candidates. It will once again be moderated by Melissa Griffin and streamed live on SFGate with colorful commentary provided by Beth Spotswood and Pollo Del Mar.
We look forward to hosting this event in conjunction with the Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club and the Harvey Matthews Bayview District Democratic Club.
Participating Candidates:
Isaac Bowers
James Calloway*
Malia Cohen
Kristine Enea
Chris Jackson
Tony Kelly
DeWitt Lacy
Eric Smith
Lynette Sweet
Steve Moss
Where: Southeast Community Facility located at 1800 Oakdale Avenue
When: Tuesday, August 10th, 5:30 reception – debate to begin promptly at 6:15
Tuesday’s Ball in Blue was a rocking good time. Thank you so much to the board for taking so much time to make it a huge success, and to all our friends who came to celebrate with us.
Knight of Malta
The most famous donkey outside of Shrek, this revolutionary was a gift from Marquis De Lafayette to George Washington
Senator Mark Leno
Assemblyman Tom Ammiano
Supervisor Sean Elsbernd
San Francisco Building Owners and Managers Association
Mammoth Jack
Bred first by George Washington, this American original helped found our great democracy
Barbary Coast Consulting
Equus Asinus
The scientific name for our modern day mascot, the Democratic Donkey!
City Attorney Dennis Herrera
Rafael Mandelman
Rebecca Prozan
Friends of the Young Democrats
SF School Board President Jane Kim
Senator Leland Yee
Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting
Community College Board Member, Chris Jackson
Kristine Enea
Emily Murase
David Onek
Eric Smith
Debra Walker
Scott Wiener
ACTION ALERT: SFYD TO JOIN THE PROP 8 RULING RALLY AT HARVEY MILK PLAZA TONIGHT AT 5:00 PM!
Joining us? Please call Aimee Ellis for details on where to meet at 415.724.5072
“Plaintiffs have demonstrated by overwhelming evidence that Proposition 8 violates their due process and equal protection rights and that they will continue to suffer these constitutional violations until state officials cease enforcement of Proposition 8. California is able to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, as it has already issued 18,000 marriage licenses to same-sex couples and has not suffered any demonstrated harm as a result”
Today marks a moment of history and celebration in the state of California, eliminating the disinformation and discrimination of Prop 8. Once again we can say for this moment (even if it is stayed or appealed), that all Californians have the same right to love, marry and have a family as they choose.
SFYD will march with the LGBT Community tonight to celebrate this milestone in the fight for equality. Moments in history only happen so often, so look for the big blue SFYD banner and join us!
5 pm - Meet at Castro and Market for community rally 6 pm - March down Market towards City Hall w/stop at the LGBT Center 6:45pm - Arrive at City Hall for second rally
"I know that we cannot live on hope alone, but without it, life is not worth living." Harvey Milk
Ball in Blue IV is coming up on Tuesday! Remember the boas, giant balloon donkeys, and raging good times SFYD brought you last year? Yea, pretty sure you can count on it again.
We expect a number of special guests, but this year it’s our pleasure to honor former Mayor Willie Brown with the Phillip Burton “Young at Heart” Award. Mayor Brown co-founded SFYD with Phillip Burton, and it’s our pleasure to be honoring the former Mayor, and Speaker, with such a fitting award.
Buy your tickets today for only $40. Your ticket includes a 1-year membership to SFYD ($35 value), an open bar, and good times with your favorite YD’s!
Please buy your tickets in advance to avoid lines at the door.
WHAT: SFYD’S 4th Annual Ball in Blue
WHERE: Bloodhound, 1145 Folsom St., SF
WHEN: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Equus Asinus
The scientific name for our modern day mascot, the Democratic Donkey!
Friends of the Young Democrats
What: Ball in Blue IV
Where: Bloodhound, 1145 Folsom St. @ Langdon
When: Tuesday, August 3rd, 6 pm – 8 pm
Tickets are $40 and include a 1-year membership ($35 value), a two hour open bar, food, and guaranteed good times with your favorite YD’s.
Folks, as you know, there have been some significant developments in the District 2 Supervisor race. With so much in flux, we’ve decided to postpone the debate until the dust settles. We apologize for postponing with such late notice.
Despite the unfortunate news, the SFYD crew is a glass half-full kind of bunch. We’ll still be meeting at the Golden Gate Yacht Club for our regular meeting. We have some important business to attend to, a number of great speakers, and some vino that needs to be put to good use.
What: SFYD General Meeting
Where: Golden Gate Yacht Club, 1 Yacht Rd., SF, 94123
When: Wednesday, July 28th – 6:30 pm (NOTE NEW TIME)
AND DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE BALL IN BLUE IV
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What: Ball in Blue IV
Where: Bloodhound, 1145 Folsom St. @ Langdon
When: Tuesday, August 3rd, 6 pm – 8 pm
Tickets are $40 and include a 1-year membership ($35 value), a two hour open bar, special guests, food, and guaranteed good times with your favorite YD’s.
The next meeting of SFYD will be in conjunction with the D2 Candidate Forum. Details below:
What: D2 Candidate Debate featuring:
Kat Anderson
Mark Farrell
Janet Reilly
Abraham Simmons
***Please note: An invitation has been extended to Supervisor Michella Alioto-Pier pending the outcome of her legal challenge to the City’s determination that she may not run for another term.
Where: Golden Gate Yacht Club, 1 Yacht Rd., SF, 94123
When: Wednesday, July 28th – 5:30 pm wine and light appetizers reception – 6:30 pm debate to start promptly
Officer Elections
Elections will take place immediately following the candidate forum.
It’s that time of the year when SFYD elects its Executive Board. After the July 28th candidate debate SFYD members will vote on five elected positions. The elected positions, the candidates and theirquestionnaires are below:
President - Maxwell Szabo
External Vice President - Emily Salgado
Internal Vice President - Renee Darner
Treasurer - Allie Fisher
Secretary - Dean Ignacio
“SF Young Dems D6 Debate Format Best Ever” says the Fog City journal.
Wednesday’s District 6 debate hosted by the San Francisco Young Democrats was one of the best local political debates Fog City Journal has attended.
Credit a lively format that included candidates firing questions at each other and Melissa Griffin’s artful and entertaining moderating that combined to keep a well-attended audience engaged and on the edge of their seats.
Read the full Fog City article by Luke Thomas here.
And the Bay Area Reporter says the SFYD summer debates are the “summer’s must see events”
