Reflections on the 2004 Election by YD Staffer

Our links contain several worthwhile links, and I hope that at some point that you, our faithful reader, have gotten the opportunity to check them out. One of the links is to Wiretap, Alternets writings focused on the views of young, ranging from teenagers to the early 30's. Often the essays are insightful and from a world view that is easy to identify with.

I wanted to highlight an essay by Adam Frankel and his reflection on being a 24 year old speech writer for Senator Kerry during last years election cycle. If you click on the title bar you will be taken to his essay The Top 10 Lessons I Learned on the Kerry Campaign. I know that some of you will find it insightful and perhaps it will carry advice that you might find useful as you consider working on campaigns.

Rick Minor for Chair Rally Tonight and DEC Meeting!

Hello.

Just a quick message to point out that Rick Minor will be having a rally at 6:30pm INSIDE City Hall for his race to become the next Chairman of the Leon County Democratic Executive Committee. Since the LCYDs have endorse Rick to be the next chairman, it is important that we show up and give him the support he needs.

The Details:

RICK MINOR FOR DEC CHAIR RALLY
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 6:30 PM
TALLAHASSEE CITY HALL, 300 S. ADAMS STREET, INSIDE

Also, after the rally, the DEC will be holding their monthly meeting. Anything can happen at these meetings so as always, please make plans to show up for the meeting as well. You should be out of the meeting by 7:45pm to 8pm if everything goes well.

Hope you can make it. See you tonight!

St. Pete Times Story on FDP ED Luis Navarro

Will new chief be savior or fall guy? That is the question that the St. Pete Times asks, and doesn't seem to answer in the article. Bousquet puts a lot information into this article and you can tell that he has spoken with many activist, but at the end of the article the question is still there...

Luis will be part of the success that our state's Democrats will see next year.

Also, I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving, we all have a lot to be thankful for this year!

Leon County Young Democrats Endorse Rick Minor for LCDEC Chair

As an integral part of the Democratic community, the Leon County Young Democrats invited both candidates seeking the DEC Chairmanship to address their body concerning the Leon County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC). Mr. Jon Ausman was invited to speak to the group November 14 and Mr. Rick Minor addressed the group yesterday evening, November 21.

Following last evening's presentation, a motion was made to discuss a potential endorsement by the Leon County Young Democrats for one of the candidates. After some discussion, it was voted upon the membership of the Young Democrats to endorse Mr. Rick Minor as chairman of the Leon County DEC. "It is with much enthusiasm I announce the Leon County Young Democrats proudly stand behind Rick Minor for DEC Chair," said Alan Brock, President of the Leon County Young Democrats. "It is our hope that our endorsement helps unite the community of Democrats within Leon County".

Rick Minor is the immediate past president of the Leon County Young Democrats, the former policy director for the Florida Democratic Party and he served as the Kerry-Edwards Campaign's Deputy Field Director for North Florida.

Casino Night was a Success!

Thank You to everyone who attended our Casino Night fundraiser at Cafe Cabernet on Friday Night. It was a lot of fun, we had a good turn out and raised money for America's 2nd Harvest and our organization. We also learned that Poker is very popular! There is an LCYD meeting tonight at the FDP HQ, I hope you can join us, and if not, I hope you have a pleasant holiday.

I want to thank our sponsors:

America's 2nd Harvest of the Big Bend, Inc
Business for Better Government
Cafe' Cabernet
Florida Building and Construction Trades Council
Florida Senate Victory
Florida Electrical Workers Association
J. B. Clark
GT Entertainment
Hinkle & Foran
Hopping Green & Sams

Rep. Curtis Richardson
Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley
Commissioner Cliff Thaell

and I also want to thank the companies that donated door prizes:

Chilli's

Gil's Tavern
Hooters
Jasmine Cafe

Paradigm
Sierra Club
Starbucks
Wine Warehouse
Zaxby's

Vegas in Tallahassee!

Thanksgiving is almost here. In that spirit, the Leon County Young Democrats have partnered with America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend to raise money so everyone in our community may have something to be thankful for this holiday season. Click on the link above to learn more about Second Harvest.

Join us this Friday night, November 18th at Café Cabernet on North Monroe for the 1st Annual LCYD Casino Night featuring blackjack, roulette, poker and craps courtesy of GT Entertainment. This event is a charity fundraiser, so all money collected will be donations. Throughout the night, local politicians and celebrities will be stopping by to give out door prizes donated by local businesses and our sponsors. It's going to be a real taste of Vegas right here in Tallahassee!

We hope you can join us.

1st Annual LCYD Casino Night
Friday, November 18, 2005 - 8:00-Midnight
Café Cabernet - 1019 N. Monroe Street

For more details, contact Chad Fetrow at cwfetrow@yahoo.com or Thure Caire at Tcaire@gmail.com

Leon DEC Chair Elections

Last night at our LCYD meeting (1st & 3rd Monday of each month) we were lucky enough to hear from current Leon County DEC State Committeeman and DNC member Jon Ausman and his wife Donna Ausman (see picture) who both addressed our meeting. Jon is one of two democratic leaders pursing the Chairmanship of the Leon County DEC.

In today's Tallahassee Democrat the feature front page story (linked in title bar) is on the DEC's upcoming Chair election. This is obviously going to be an interesting process and the LCYDs will try to keep you updated of any news.

The other person pursing the Leon DEC Chair position is Rick Minor, who also is the immediate Past President of the LCYDs. Rick will be addressing our group at our next meeting, on the 3rd Monday of November.

interested parties are welcome to attend.

Thanks!

I wanted to thank everyone who came out to the Florida Democratic Party Headquarters over the weekend to help us with our home improvement campaign. It went very well, it went quickly, and it was fun! Stay tuned their may be more project like this in the future.

Also expect an announcement shortly regarding an upcoming fundraiser/party for the Leon County Young Democrats!