Upcoming Events:
SFYD Volunteer Symposium:
May 19, 6pm
SFYD Ball in Blue
May 26, 6:30-9:00
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You can now give to the SFYD PAC online, safely and securely.
If you would like to run for an office on the SFYD Board, please fill out this form and return it to president AT sfyd DOT org
Available positions up for election are, with completed forms linked here:
President: Maxwell Szabo
Vice President, Internal: Renee Darner
Vice President, External: Emily Salgado
Secretary: Dean Ignacio
Treasurer: Corey N. Friedman
Please Join us at our new June Location- Le Club - for our June meeting!
New Meeting Location:
Le Club
1250 Jones St
San Francisco, CA 94109
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When: 7pm
While SFYD is still searching for a permanent home, we will meet in style tonight at this 1930'd inspired club in northbeach.
Hello Young Democrats.
Today, May 26th 2009 was intended to be SFYD's annual fundraiser,: a Ball in Blue. When we scheduled this event, we had no idea what history had in store for May 26th. Win or lose, gay or straight, the Supreme Court's decision today regarding Proposition 8 will impact the lives of every San Franciscan. The San Francisco progressive political and activist communities are coming together tonight in a show of strength and support for equality of all Californians.The San Francisco Young Democrats are a part of that coalition. Clearly, tonight must be about standing up for justice--in either celebration or protest. As such, we have decided to reschedule the Ball in Blue.
We are working with our venue and keynote speaker John Burton to find a time within the next few weeks to hold the event. If you have purchased a ticket and do not think you will be able to make the new time, please contact SFYD President Jennifer Longley at president@sfyd.org for a refund.
Hello SFYD'ers!
for our May meeting, we will be discussing recent State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's (ABC) closure or threat of closure to many over 18 venues in San Francisco, as well as discussing endorsement of a resolution by DCCC Members Scott Wiener & Debra Walker opposing those closures. This is an issue affecting many young people in SF- I hope you can join us for the discussion.
For more information on this issue, please see SF Chronicle Article Here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/11/MNK217038L.DTL
When: May 13th 7pm-9pm
Where: Julies Supper club, 1123 Folsom Street (@ 7th)
As Always- food will be provided by SFYD. Cash Bar.
Prop 1A - State Budget Cap/Outyear revenues: NO
Prop 1B - Education Funding: No Position
Prop 1C - Lottery Modernization/Borrowing: NO
Prop 1D - Protects Children's Service Funding/Cut First Five Funding: NO
Prop 1E - Mental Health Services Funding/Cut Prop 63 Funding: NO
Prop 1F - Elected Officials' Salaries: No Position
League of Women Voters SmartVoter Information on the Props here.
Make sure you cast your ballot on May 19 or by mail. If you are voting by mail, it is best to make sure that your ballot arrives before election day.
What: SFYD April Meeting
When:Wednesday, April 8th 7-9:30pm
Where: Julies Supper club: 1123 Folsom Street ( @ 7th Street)
We are proud to have San Francisco Assessor Phil Ting discuss the budgetary crisis, Prop 13, and the next steps we can take to get our City, State and Country back on track!
April 8th is also an endorsement meeting. We will be considering endorsements for CYD Executive Board office and the propositions on the May 19th Special election ballot.
In order to be eligible to vote you must:
* Have attended two nighttime meetings in the past calendar year ( the voting meeting counts as a second meeting)
* Have dues fully paid (dues can be paid at voting meeting)
SFYD has a 60% endorsement threshold. If no candidate or ballot proposition receives 60% of votes cast, SFYD will have no position in that particular race or measure.
The candidates/props we will be considering (links are to their SFYD Questionnaires):
CYD
Rocky Fernandez -Immediate Past President
Alissa Ko- CYD President
David Phelps- CYD President
Nick Caston - CYD VP Finance
Jennifer Dawes- CYD VP Membership
Jennifer Longley- CYD VP Membership
Shahab Moghadam- CYD VP Membership
Owen Stephens- Committeeman- ALREADY ENDORSED
Natalie Rojas- National Committeewoman
Stephanie Chan- Communications Director
Dante Atkins- Parliamentarian
Christina Gagnier- Parliamentarian
Omar Torres -Parliamentarian
Charlie Carnow - Political Director
Julie Lind -Political Director
Jonathan - Goetz Secretary
Darcie Green- Regional Director - CBAY
May 19th Special Election Qualified Ballot Measures
Find More information at the League of Women Voters site here
Proposition 1A -State Budget. Changes California Budget Process. Limits State Spending. Increases "Rainy Day" Budget Stabilization Fund.
Proposition 1B- Education Funding. Payment Plan.
Proposition 1C- Lottery Modernization Act.
Proposition 1D- Protects Children's Services Funding. Helps Balance State Budget.
Proposition 1E- Mental Health Services Funding. Temporary Reallocation. Helps Balance State Budget.
Proposition 1F- Elected Officials' Salaries. Prevents Pay Increases During Budget Deficit Years.
After our presentation- we will adjourn to Julies' Front room for drinks, mingling and Julies supper clubs' famous karaoke! See you there!!
Meet Mix and Mingle with the Candidates running for CYD office!
When: This Sunday, March 15th at 4pm - SFYD BART crew leaving @ 3pm from Civic Center BART.
Where: UC Berkeley - 166 Barrows Hall
What: CBAY Debate and Candidate Forum
The 3rd annual Coalition of Bay Area Young Democrats Regional meeting is here again!! Come get up close and personal with the Young Democrats running to lead our organization. Be ready with your questions!!
After the meeting- stay and hang out with your fellow young activists at Jupiter Brewery in Berkeley!! Please see the facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=66370664313&ref=ts
All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Candidates Invited:
David Phelps and Alissa Ko - Candidates for CYD President
Jennifer Dawes - Candidate for CYD VP Membership
Nick Caston - Candidate for CYD VP Finance
Julie Lind and Charlie Carnow - Candidates for CYD Political Director
What: SFYD Monthly Meeting/happy hour
Where: Julie's Supper Club 1123 Folsom Street (@7th St)
When: March 11th7pm-9pm
Join SFYD as we welcome Amber Parrish- Political Director of the San Francisco Labor Council- for a discussion on the recent introduction of the Employee Free Choice Act and the labor movement in San Francisco.
After our presentation, we will adjourn to the front room of Julies Supper Club for drinks and Julies famous Karaoke! Meet and Mingle with your fellow YD's!!
As Always- Food Provided By SFYD- Cash Bar
::::::NOTE-our March meeting is the LAST meeting for new members to join and still be able to vote in of SFYD's April Endorsement elections for California Young Democrats Executive Board::::
Hello SFYD'ers!
The SFYD February Meeting is almost here!!
What: SFYD February Meeting
Where: Juli's Supper Club 1123 Folsom Street ( @ 7th street)
When: Wednesday, February 11th 7pm-9pm
Please join us on Wednesday, February 11th for a discussion with political bloggers!!! We will be discussing local and statewide politics with the folks who keep and eye (and sometimes a wagging finger) on our elected officials!
We will also be discussing SFYD's upcoming citywide volunteer symposium, and how you can help make this commitment to local service a reality!!!
Our friends in Labor need our help!!! Learn how we can ensure passage of the Employee Free choice act, and what SFYD is doing to help Young Democrats and labor allies fighting for our rights!