OYD Updates

OYD is Hiring!

The Ohio Young Democrats, in partnership with the Young Democrats of America, is hiring a full-time Executive Director!

Interested? Find out more here!

OYD 2008 Convention: One Party, One Voice

Thank you all for a great 2008 OYD State Convention: One Party, One Voice!

We heard from:
Lt. Governor Lee Fisher
State Representative and Congressional Candidate, Steve Driehaus
2006 Campaign Manager for Senator Sherrod Brown, John Ryan
Ohio Democratic Party Executive Director, Doug Kelly
Ohio House Democrats Chief-of-Staff, Andy DiPalma

Congratulations to our 2008 award winners!

County Chapter of the Year:
Hamilton County Young Democrats
College Chapter of the Year:
Kent State University College Democrats
Ohio Young Democrat of the Year:
Paul Adams (of the Lorain County Young Democrats)

Congratulations to new (and returning) officers elected at the meeting!

President: Sarah Saccany
2nd Vice President: Kevin Malecek
Membership Secretary: Aryeh Alex
National Committeeman: Nicholas DeCenzo
National Committeewoman: Brandi Schnell

OYD's 2008 Programs: Get Involved!

OYD Youth Vote Turnout Program
The Ohio Young Democrats, for the first time, has developed a peer-to-peer voter contact program to increase the vote among 18 to 36 year olds. The program will include direct voter contact, canvassing youth-dense precincts to build membership in local chapters, and educating young people that Democrats are right on the issues they care about.

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Get Involved with the Youth Vote Turnout Program!

OYD Legacy Partnership Program
Our new sustainable development program was announced at Saturday's meeting -- allowing for young and legacy members to support our efforts to grow the Democratic base, through a monthly online donation.

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Become a Legacy Partner!

OYDCares
A community service program, OYDCares encourages chapters to get involved in your own community.

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Get Involved in OYDCares!

Executive Director
OYD is pleased to announce that the Young Democrats of America has chosen Ohio to participate in their Executive Director State Partnership program!

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Find out more about the Executive Director position!

RUN2008 Funding Grants
RUN2008 announced it's funding guidelines for young democratic candidates.

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Become a RUN2008 Candidate!

2.6.08: Legislative Fundraiser for OYD!

Please join the Ohio House and Senate Democratic Caucuses as they sponsor a fundraiser for the Ohio Young Democrats!

Wednesday, February 6th
5pm-7pm
Club 185
185 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43215

$15 for YD's
Complimentary food and drinks with contribution

RSVP now!