Friday, October 28, 2005
TFCD to Hold 2005 Fall Summit
Hey Guys,
I recieved the following press release today. This info will be discussed at the meeting on Monday. If anyone from TC is interested, please let Landree know. Thanks!!
--------------
October 28, 2005
For Immediate Release
Participation from all College Democrats chapters across the state is encouraged. Those who attend will have the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions on a variety of issues, including: crafting a message, membership recruitment, fundraising, and campus activities.
The summit will be held on Saturday, November 12th. We ask that all those attending plan on staying in Nashville from 12 noon until 6:00 pm.
To attend the summit, we ask that you visit the following website and complete the registration form:
For more information, please contact:
I recieved the following press release today. This info will be discussed at the meeting on Monday. If anyone from TC is interested, please let Landree know. Thanks!!
--------------
October 28, 2005
For Immediate Release
Tennessee Federation of College Democrats to hold 2005 Fall Summit
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Federation of College Democrats would like to announce plans to hold its 2005 Fall Summit in Nashville on November 12th. The purpose of the summit is to organize chapters and develop a statewide strategy for turning out college students in the 2006 elections.
“The TFCD is in an ideal stage to begin working with chapters all across our state and to develop our statewide strategy for turning out college students in the upcoming elections,” said Alex Youn, Vice President of the Tennessee Federation of College Democrats. “College campuses are our territory and we plan on doing everything possible to make victory a reality next year.”
Participation from all College Democrats chapters across the state is encouraged. Those who attend will have the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions on a variety of issues, including: crafting a message, membership recruitment, fundraising, and campus activities.
The summit will be held on Saturday, November 12th. We ask that all those attending plan on staying in Nashville from 12 noon until 6:00 pm.
To attend the summit, we ask that you visit the following website and complete the registration form:
For more information, please contact:
Alex Youn, Vice President [alex.youn@gmail.com]
Jessica Causey, Programs Director [jmc3p@mtsu.edu]
About the TFCD
The Tennessee Federation of College Democrats of America is a group designated to unite, lead and coordinate chapters of College Democrats of America on university campuses throughout Tennessee.
###
Monday, October 24, 2005
Civil rights icon Rosa Parks dies at 92
Long known as the 'mother of the civil rights movement'
(CNN) -- Rosa Parks, whose act of civil disobedience in 1955 inspired the modern civil rights movement, died Monday in Detroit, Michigan. She was 92
For the complete story, click here.
Photo taken from http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/10/24/parks.obit/index.html
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Frist Cartoon
Friday, October 21, 2005
DeLay Mugshot & Warrent
For those who have yet to see DeLay's booking photo....
And, the arrest warrent...
Interested in a campaign opportunity??
I recieved the following email. If anyone is interested, please let Landree know. Thanks!
-----
Hey everyone,
We are sending this on behalf of the Virginia Coordinated Campaign. This is a very exciting race, and if you and/or your chapter can come to Virginia, please contact David Bond with theVirginia Coordinated Campaign.
Good luck!
Wish the Election was THIS year ?
Want to send Bush a message he will hear?
2008 Starts NOW!!!
And it starts inVIRGINIA!
Join college students from around the country who are coming to Virginia for Election Weekend to elect TIM KAINE Governor!!!
Friday Nov. 4 – Tues Nov. 8. Help is ALSO needed Sat. Oct. 29 & Sun. Oct. 30
The eyes of the nation will be on Virginia Nov. 8!
This is the FIRST chance for the Democrats to show they disapprove of the way George Bush has "led” our country.
The race is TIED! Virginia went to Bush in ‘04 but currently has the VERY popular Democratic Governor Mark Warner. We need to keep Virginia BLUE!
We WILL provide housing…all you have to do is come to Virginia and help us WIN!
For more information call David Bond @ 703-720-2600 or email David.bond@vavictory2005.org
Seth Tanner
Deputy Executive Director
College Democrats of America
www.CollegeDems.com
-----
Hey everyone,
We are sending this on behalf of the Virginia Coordinated Campaign. This is a very exciting race, and if you and/or your chapter can come to Virginia, please contact David Bond with theVirginia Coordinated Campaign.
Good luck!
Wish the Election was THIS year ?
Want to send Bush a message he will hear?
2008 Starts NOW!!!
And it starts inVIRGINIA!
Join college students from around the country who are coming to Virginia for Election Weekend to elect TIM KAINE Governor!!!
Friday Nov. 4 – Tues Nov. 8. Help is ALSO needed Sat. Oct. 29 & Sun. Oct. 30
The eyes of the nation will be on Virginia Nov. 8!
This is the FIRST chance for the Democrats to show they disapprove of the way George Bush has "led” our country.
The race is TIED! Virginia went to Bush in ‘04 but currently has the VERY popular Democratic Governor Mark Warner. We need to keep Virginia BLUE!
We WILL provide housing…all you have to do is come to Virginia and help us WIN!
For more information call David Bond @ 703-720-2600 or email David.bond@vavictory2005.org
Seth Tanner
Deputy Executive Director
College Democrats of America
www.CollegeDems.com
Thursday, October 20, 2005
TFCD Statement on the Republican Culture of Corruption
October 20, 2005
NASHVILLE – The American people are faced with the growing problem of Republican corruption that extends from the local levels of government to its highest levels inWashington, D.C., with the corruption of national scandals even reaching into Tennessee.
Karl Rove, widely known as the brain of Bush’s political career, has found himself in the public eye in recent months. Rove’s scrutiny surrounds his involvement in the leaking of the name of CIA operative Valerie Plame. Plame is the wife of formerAmbassador Joseph Wilson, an outspoken critic of Bush’s preemptive strategies in Iraq.
“People are beginning to realize that in the time Karl Rove has spent controlling President Bush’s every move, he has neglected to ensure that his own actions are as picture perfect,” said Alex Youn, Executive Vice President of the Tennessee Federation of College Democrats. “What those within the White House have done to Valerie Plame and Joseph Wilson does not at all fit under their banner of compassionate conservatism –it flies in the face of it.”
Now there are allegations concerning Bill Frist’s dumping of millions of shares of HCA stock from his blind trust. Just days following Frist’s sell-off, HCA, a family company still run by Frist’s brother, reported disappointing earnings and the stock dropped 15 percent. A formal investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commisssion is now underway.
“This behavior is unnacceptable to the peope of Tennessee,” said Youn. “We deserve better leadership from our senators in Tennessee. We deserve much better than Frist is showing our state with his committment to personal gain and corporate interests.”
More disturbing are the circumstances surrounding Tom DeLay’s use of PAC money to influence Texas State House seats. Delay was indicted by a Texas grand jury on criminal conspiracy charges. A week later DeLay was indicted again by a different grand jury on a new charge of money laundering. Two of the three candidates seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Tennessee next year, Ed Bryant and Van Hilleary, received substantial campaign contributions from PACs controlled by DeLay.
“Now is the time for these candidates to return the tainted campaign contributions they have received from DeLay,” said Youn. “If they don’t, the link between these Republican candidates and DeLay should make Tennesseans think twice about voting for any Republican in next year’s elections.”
NASHVILLE – The American people are faced with the growing problem of Republican corruption that extends from the local levels of government to its highest levels inWashington, D.C., with the corruption of national scandals even reaching into Tennessee.
Karl Rove, widely known as the brain of Bush’s political career, has found himself in the public eye in recent months. Rove’s scrutiny surrounds his involvement in the leaking of the name of CIA operative Valerie Plame. Plame is the wife of formerAmbassador Joseph Wilson, an outspoken critic of Bush’s preemptive strategies in Iraq.
“People are beginning to realize that in the time Karl Rove has spent controlling President Bush’s every move, he has neglected to ensure that his own actions are as picture perfect,” said Alex Youn, Executive Vice President of the Tennessee Federation of College Democrats. “What those within the White House have done to Valerie Plame and Joseph Wilson does not at all fit under their banner of compassionate conservatism –it flies in the face of it.”
Now there are allegations concerning Bill Frist’s dumping of millions of shares of HCA stock from his blind trust. Just days following Frist’s sell-off, HCA, a family company still run by Frist’s brother, reported disappointing earnings and the stock dropped 15 percent. A formal investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commisssion is now underway.
“This behavior is unnacceptable to the peope of Tennessee,” said Youn. “We deserve better leadership from our senators in Tennessee. We deserve much better than Frist is showing our state with his committment to personal gain and corporate interests.”
More disturbing are the circumstances surrounding Tom DeLay’s use of PAC money to influence Texas State House seats. Delay was indicted by a Texas grand jury on criminal conspiracy charges. A week later DeLay was indicted again by a different grand jury on a new charge of money laundering. Two of the three candidates seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Tennessee next year, Ed Bryant and Van Hilleary, received substantial campaign contributions from PACs controlled by DeLay.
“Now is the time for these candidates to return the tainted campaign contributions they have received from DeLay,” said Youn. “If they don’t, the link between these Republican candidates and DeLay should make Tennesseans think twice about voting for any Republican in next year’s elections.”
TFCD Vice President visits Tusculum
The Tusculum College Democrats wish to sincerely thank Alex Youn, Tennessee Federation of College Democrats Executive Vice President, for speaking to the group on Thursday night. Alex shared with the group some interesting ideas and gave an update on events at the state level.
There are many exciting opportunites coming up in the next few weeks. If you are interested in joining the College Democrats, or would like more information, contact Nathan Jones at nmckinleyjones@hotmail.com or Landree Brotherton at rwib202@students.tusculum.edu.
Once again, the TC Democrats send a big THANK YOU to Alex!
There are many exciting opportunites coming up in the next few weeks. If you are interested in joining the College Democrats, or would like more information, contact Nathan Jones at nmckinleyjones@hotmail.com or Landree Brotherton at rwib202@students.tusculum.edu.
Once again, the TC Democrats send a big THANK YOU to Alex!
Saturday, October 08, 2005
TCFD Releases Statement on Bush's Recent Speech on Iraq
Tennessee Federation of College Democrats Executive Vice President Alex Youn released a statement on behalf of the organization, following President Bush’s recent speech on the on-going war in Iraq. To view this statement, click here.
Friday, October 07, 2005
OPPOSE H.R. 609!
Stop the Raid on Student Aid
The Higher Education Act was passed so that every qualified student, regardless of income, could pursue the dream of higher education. However, the House HEA reauthorization bill would put affordable higher education further out of reach.For further details, visit http://www.collegedems.com/studentaid/
Meeting
Stay tuned for the annoucement of the next TC Dems meeting.....
