Tennessee Federation of College Democrats http://www.tfcd.org Official Web site for the College Democrats of Tennessee Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:44:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Jackson Day 2010 http://www.tfcd.org/2010/07/06/jackson-day-2010/ http://www.tfcd.org/2010/07/06/jackson-day-2010/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:35:17 +0000 cgoodman http://www.tfcd.org/?p=179

Celebrate with Vice President Joe Biden and the Tennessee Democratic Party on July 16 at Belmont University.  Tickets start at $50 and are available for a limited time at tndp.org.

]]> http://www.tfcd.org/2010/07/06/jackson-day-2010/feed/ 0 CDA Convention – Tennessee Delegation http://www.tfcd.org/2010/06/03/cda-convention-tennessee-delegation/ http://www.tfcd.org/2010/06/03/cda-convention-tennessee-delegation/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:33:31 +0000 cgoodman http://www.tfcd.org/2010/06/03/cda-convention-tennessee-delegation/ If you are a Tennessee College Democrat and planning to attend CDA Convention 2010, be sure to let us know.  Join the Tennessee delegation Facebook group for important updates: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events#!/event.php?eid=128157390535645 If you haven’t registered, visit http://my.democrats.org/page/content/cda2010convention

]]> http://www.tfcd.org/2010/06/03/cda-convention-tennessee-delegation/feed/ 0 College Democrats National Convention http://www.tfcd.org/2010/05/29/college-democrats-national-convention/ http://www.tfcd.org/2010/05/29/college-democrats-national-convention/#comments Sat, 29 May 2010 18:47:52 +0000 cgoodman http://www.tfcd.org/2010/05/29/college-democrats-national-convention/ The 2010 College Democrats of America Convention will be held in Charlotte, NC from Thursday, July 29 – Sunday, August 1 on the campus of UNC Charlotte.

Discounted Early Registration ends June 1.

Register at:

http://my.democrats.org/page/content/cda2010convention/

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Membership Director
Minority Affairs Director
Political Affairs Director
Programs Director

If you are interested in serving on the exec board for the 2010-2011 term, promptly contact Cody Goodman at cgoodman@tfcd.org.

]]> http://www.tfcd.org/2010/05/06/executive-board-vacancies/feed/ 0 Focusing on the Future: 2010 Gubernatorial Forum http://www.tfcd.org/2010/05/02/focusing-on-the-future-2010-gubernatorial-forum/ http://www.tfcd.org/2010/05/02/focusing-on-the-future-2010-gubernatorial-forum/#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 16:13:51 +0000 cgoodman http://www.tfcd.org/2010/05/02/focusing-on-the-future-2010-gubernatorial-forum/ The Nashville Junior Chamber and The Tennessee Federation of College Democrats (TFCD) cordially invite you to attend a gubernatorial forum on May 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Collins Auditorium at Lipscomb University. Admission is free, but all attendees must RSVP in advance to: http://futurefocustennessee.blogspot.com/

]]> http://www.tfcd.org/2010/05/02/focusing-on-the-future-2010-gubernatorial-forum/feed/ 0 TFCD Applauds Higher Ed Reform http://www.tfcd.org/2010/03/30/tfcd-applauds-higher-ed-reform/ http://www.tfcd.org/2010/03/30/tfcd-applauds-higher-ed-reform/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:56:24 +0000 cgoodman http://www.tfcd.org/2010/03/30/tfcd-applauds-higher-ed-reform/ Today President Obama signed into law another landmark achievement of his administration, the single largest investment in higher education in the history of this country. Among the backdrop of Northern Virginia Community College, President Obama led America in a huge step forward to regain the lost ground of the last decade in higher education and the economy.

The law eliminates 68 billion dollars in subsidies to private bankers and directly invests in higher education reform. 36 billion dollars will be allocated to increase Pell grant scholarships. 2 billion is earmarked for a competitive grant program for educational career training programs at our nation’s community colleges. 2.5 billion is set aside for historically black colleges and universities and 750 million for access and completion support. The law also provides for a cap on annual student loan repayment based on income to allow graduates to focus on savings and other expenses.

This is just another win in a round of recent victories for America’s youth. With the passage of healthcare reform, young people are afforded more protections against insurance company abuses, and the ability to stay on their family insurance policy has been increased from age 21 to 26.

Thanks to Congressmen Steve Cohen, Jim Cooper, and Bart Gordon, and all Tennesseans who fought for these reforms.

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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.

]]> http://www.tfcd.org/2009/10/06/vote-for-apsu-dems-finalists-for-health-care-reform-grant/feed/ 0 McMillan Wins TFCD.org Poll http://www.tfcd.org/2009/09/24/mcmillan-wins-tfcdorg-poll/ http://www.tfcd.org/2009/09/24/mcmillan-wins-tfcdorg-poll/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:51:47 +0000 ahaynes http://www.tfcd.org/2009/09/24/mcmillan-wins-tfcdorg-poll/ The results are as follows:

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

]]> http://www.tfcd.org/2009/09/24/mcmillan-wins-tfcdorg-poll/feed/ 0 Applications for Minority Affairs Director Now Being Accepted http://www.tfcd.org/2009/08/03/applications-for-minority-affairs-director-now-being-accepted/ http://www.tfcd.org/2009/08/03/applications-for-minority-affairs-director-now-being-accepted/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:40:31 +0000 cgoodman http://www.tfcd.org/2009/08/03/applications-for-minority-affairs-director-now-being-accepted/ 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.

]]> http://www.tfcd.org/2009/08/03/applications-for-minority-affairs-director-now-being-accepted/feed/ 0 Muster on the Mount: The Battle Begins http://www.tfcd.org/2009/07/08/muster-on-the-mount-the-battle-begins/ http://www.tfcd.org/2009/07/08/muster-on-the-mount-the-battle-begins/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:42:24 +0000 ahaynes http://www.tfcd.org/2009/07/08/muster-on-the-mount-the-battle-begins/ 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

 

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