Tennessee Federation of College Democrats

VOTE for APSU DEMS - Finalists for Health-Care Reform Grant

cgoodman — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:52:52 +0000

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.

McMillan Wins TFCD.org Poll

ahaynes — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:51:47 +0000

The results are as follows:

Kim McMillan 32%
Sen. Roy Herron 27%
Sen. Jim Kyle 18%
Mike McWherter 16%
Ward Cammack 6%

Applications for Minority Affairs Director Now Being Accepted

cgoodman — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:40:31 +0000

The 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.

Muster on the Mount: The Battle Begins

ahaynes — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:42:24 +0000

The 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

TFCD 95 for 95 Fundraising Drive

ahaynes — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:39:09 +0000

On 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

S.O.S. Trainings - TNDP

ahaynes — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:18:54 +0000

TNDP ‘Save Our State’ Regional Trainings
This summer, the TNDP is joining with counties across Tennessee to provide regional trainings for county party leaders and local activists. These intensive one-day trainings will cover a variety of topics, including Votebuilder, Grassroots & Precinct Training, Fundraising & Finance Law, Message & Media, Youth Outreach & Online Organizing, Rural Organizing & Messaging, Candidate Recruitment, and Campaign Management 101.

It is free to attend the trainings if you register before the event. Donations are appreciated so we can continue to provide these trainings across the State.

Each day of training will also include Lunch Speakers - check back for speaker confirmations as we get closer to your event date. Lunch will be provided for attendees at cost.

If you are interested in attending please fill out this Registration Form.

Scheduled Dates Include:

June 13th
Wilson County (US House District 6 Counties*)
Location:
Region 8 UAW
151 Maddox - Simpson Parkway,
Lebanon, TN 37090-5345
Time: 9AM-5:30PM

June 20th
Knox County (US House District 2 Counties*)
Location:
The Square Room #4
Market Square
Knoxville, TN 37902
Time: 9AM-5:30PM

July 25th
Cumberland County (US House District 4 Counties*)
Location T.B.A.
Time: 9AM-5:30PM

September 25th
Madison County (US House District 8 Counties*)
Location T.B.A.
Time: 9AM-5:30PM

*other surrounding counties are welcome at these trainings. The divisions only indicated for our organizational purposes.

If you are a County Chair or an Executive Committee Member and your part of the state is not on this list and you would like a training in your area, please contact the TNDP. In order to have a training in your area, someone from the region must be willing and available to help coordinate the logistics locally. Contact Jennifer at jennifer@tndp.org for additional information.

CDA Convention 2009 July 23-26 at GWU

ahaynes — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:39:47 +0000

The CDA Convention will be held in Washington, DC, from Thursday, July 23- Sunday, July 26, 2009 on the campus of George Washington University.

This will be an exciting convention!! Join us as we experience Washington, DC, with a new administration, a Democratic Congress, and thousands of young democrats from around the country. Our convention will feature trainings, speakers, students from across the country, welcome receptions, and more!

A tentative agenda in addition to information on housing will be posted in the upcoming weeks. Please let us know if you have any questions at convention@collegedems.com. See you in DC!

UPDATE: Early Registration has been extended to June 15th to pay on $50.

College Dems applaud President’s commitment to higher education & college affordability

ahaynes — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:33:18 +0000

(Nashville, TN) - Adam Haynes, President of the Tennessee Federation of College Democrats issued the following statement in support of President Obama’s plan presented today to make college more affordable and accessible to college students in this country:Students in Tennessee -like young people all across America-are struggling to cope with the skyrocketing cost of higher education. In recent decades tuition has grown ten times faster than a typical family’s income - putting an undue strain on families and making the cost of higher education too expensive for far too many.

At the same time, students are competing in a global marketplace with countries like China and India, and we need to ensure that the American workforce has the tools to rise to the challenge. That’s why the President today announced a plan to make college more affordable and to continue his administration’s historic investment in America’s future.

President Obama has already enacted legislation making the cost of college more affordable by making working families eligible for a $2,500 tax credit to help offset the cost of tuition, modernizing and expanding federal loan programs and reforming the Pell Grant program. The plan the President announced today to eliminate waste in the current loan programs and expand Pell Grants will help ensure that more students can afford college and that our system is as efficient as possible.

As unemployment rises, a college degree is more important than ever. We must do everything we can to make sure all eligible students can get the education they need to get ahead. The College Democrats of Tennessee are thankful that with President Obama at the helm, we are much closer to making the dream of an affordable college education a reality.

TFCD Spring Conference!!

Administrator — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:48:12 +0000

Democrats!

It is that time of the year again, time for the Tennessee Federation of College Democrats Spring Conference, hosted this year by the Middle Tennessee State University College Democrats!

Join us April 18 in building a strong foundation for the future with students from across the state. We will be participating in group training with union and state party leaders, event planners, and 2010 gubernatorial candidates.

We will also be electing our next Federation leaders! If you have an urge to serve and enjoy a challenge, throw your hat in the ring!

The available positions are:

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Communications Director

Minority Affairs Director

Membership Coordinator

Regional Coordinators

Registration begins at 9:30 am with the convention starting promptly at 10:00 am and concluding at 5 pm. It is going to be an exciting and productive day!

State Farm Room
Business and Aerospace Building
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Maine Street.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

More details to come soon, so be on the lookout for updates!

Vote Absentee!

Administrator — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:05:31 +0000

If you are not changing your voter registration to the county you currently reside in, use the following form to request an absentee ballot. It must be returned to the election commission in your county.

Request for an Absentee Ballot

Complete the following and mail, fax, or hand deliver to your election commission office.

1. Print name__________________________________________________________

2. Address on voter registration ___________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

3. Mail my absentee ballot to the following address (only if the voter will be out of the

county of registration for the entire voting period)

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

4. Social Security Number _______________ 5. Date of birth _________________

6. Telephone number ___________________

7. My reason for voting absentee (select one)

􀀀 Age 65 or over

􀀀 Outside county during the entire voting period

􀀀 Military or living overseas

􀀀 Full-time student outside county of registration

􀀀 Medically unable to vote in person

􀀀 Residence in a licensed facility providing permanent care outside county

􀀀 Jury duty in a Federal or state court

􀀀 Physical disability and an inaccessible polling place

􀀀 Hospitalization

􀀀 Caretaker of a person who is hospitalized, ill, or disabled

􀀀 Candidate for office in the election

􀀀 Election official/worker

􀀀 Religious observance during the entire voting period

􀀀 Commercial driver out of the county during entire voting period

I wish to vote in the State General Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Signature of voter ___________________________

Important note to voter: This absentee ballot request is only a request. To have your

vote count, you must submit this request, receive your absentee ballot, mark it, and

mail it to your local election commission. Once your election commission issues

your absentee by-mail ballot, you can ONLY vote by mail.