VOTE for APSU DEMS - Finalists for Health-Care Reform Grant
October 6th, 2009 Vote for Austin Peay College Democrats to receive a grant from the College Democrats of America Alumni Association. Austin Peay will use the funds to create a health-care reform informational booth at the annual GHOST Halloween event – getting the message out about reform to local parents.Posted in Press Releases
McMillan Wins TFCD.org Poll
September 24th, 2009The results are as follows:
Kim McMillan 32%
Sen. Roy Herron 27%
Sen. Jim Kyle 18%
Mike McWherter 16%
Ward Cammack 6%
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Applications for Minority Affairs Director Now Being Accepted
August 3rd, 2009The TFCD Executive Board has accepted the resignation of the 2009-2010 Minority Affairs Director. If you are interested in serving in this position, please send a resume to TFCD President Adam Haynes at ahaynes@tfcd.org.
From Article 3 of the TFCD Constitution:
J: Duties of Student Director of Minority Affairs:
1. Assist in determining the goals and direction of the organization;
2. Generate ideas for minority recruitment efforts;
3. Organize and develop minority caucuses;
4. Keep up with current topics associated with minority affairs and raise awareness among the Executive Board and local chapters;
5. Ensure compliance of nondiscriminatory practices; and
6. Suggest programs for minority awareness.
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Muster on the Mount: The Battle Begins
July 8th, 2009The Democrats of the East consisting of Washington, Sullivan, Carter, Unicoi, Johnson, Hawkins and Greene County Democratic Parties are please to announce a significant regional political rally for the kick-off to the 2010 Tennessee Elections.
We cannot think of a more appropriate location to kick off the most important election in the history of the state of Tennessee than at historic Rocky Mount. It is the oldest original territorial capital still standing inside the United States. The event will provide the people of NE Tennessee with the opportunity to hear all Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates (Ward Cammick, Roy Herron, Kim McMillan and Mike McWherter). Eddie Yokely, Representative of House District 11 and Nathan Vaughn, former Representative of House District 2 will also be speaking. Other special quest will be present.
The event will include a traditional Tennessee picnic catered by Dixie Barbeque. Live music will also be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Each county party will have party tents where deserts and crafts will be sold.
There will be no whining, tea parties and you won’t be encouraged to succeed for the Union. Hard working middle class people will not be asked to protest to protect the tax loopholes for the rich and corporations. People will have the opportunity to hear solutions to the important issues that face the middle class families of NE Tennessee and the state of Tennessee.
Tickets for the event cha be purchased at http://www.actblue.com/page/musteronthemount
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TFCD 95 for 95 Fundraising Drive
June 4th, 2009On November 4 2008, the Tennessee Federation of College Democrats turned out in record numbers for President Barack Obama. In doing so, we made history and changed the political landscape as we know it. We have arrived - and no one can write us off anymore. On campuses across the state, students organized the Get Out The Vote campaign. That’s why 68% of young people voted for Barack Obama and delivered the strongest mandate for change our country has seen in decades, but the work doesn’t end here. Like President Obama said: “this victory alone is not the change we seek - it is only the chance for us to make that change.” Starting today, we need your help. We need you to motivate your peers and help us drive the national agenda so we can get our country back on track.
The T.F.C.D. knows that in order to succeed at the federal level we need to be successful at the local level. 2010 is going to be one of the biggest election years for Democrats in the state of Tennessee, and that is why we have set plans and goals for 2009-2010. We want to improve our communication with you and the TNDP, stand up for the issues that we believe in such as: education, environment, health care, elections, and labor just to name a few. We feel that we can help elect another democratic governor and help regain the house and senate.
With all this, we need your support. We are running a campaign called 95 for 95. That’s $95.00 for all 95 counties in TN. We have expenses such as: our website, travel expenditures, and our upcoming 50th National College Democrats of America Convention. It’s going to be held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., July 23-26, 2009.
We recognize that we now have an opportunity to help move our country forward, that’s why we’re asking you to donate $95 or more to help us fight for the issues that our party believes in. Your donation will help us train college democrat leaders from across the state to make sure there well equipped to do ground work for the 2010 elections. In addition, we will be able to reconnect and rebuild chapters across our state. Now that we have helped change our federal government, we have the opportunity to change our state and local levels and build a sustainable future that we can be proud of!!
Please send all donations to: Tennessee Federation of College Democrats P.O. Box 1614 Lebanon, TN 37088. Your donation and quick response will be greatly appreciated.
Please feel free to contact us at ahaynes@tfcd.org or rmcmurry@tfcd.org
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