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| YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF MISSOURI 2008 STATE CONVENTION: HISTORIC MOMENT FOR YOUTH POLITICS IN MISSOURI |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Drawing members from across the state, the Young Democrats of Missouri assembled at Webster University for their 2008 state convention. The Young Democrats convened at a time when the political landscape of Missouri is drastically changing and the stakes are high. Rick Puig, President of the Young Democrats of Missouri, saw the convention as a chance to foster the growth of the organization. “Our convention was a great opportunity for young Democrats across the state to reorganize and reenergize before the 2008 election,” said Puig. “We have sown the seeds of change and are excited about the challenges and opportunities that lie before us.”
Young Democrats attending the convention had the opportunity to hear from a number of candidates, including, Jeff Harris, Margaret Donnelly, Jeff Smith and Sam Page. Each spoke of the important role that the Young Democrats play within the Missouri Democratic Party. They also noted their firm commitment to progressing young political organizations and addressing the needs and concerns of students across Missouri.
This weekend’s convention also produced a new slate of officers. The new Executive Board is comprised of,
Rick Puig - President
Chris Miller – Vice President
Nate Kennedy – Chairperson of the Young Democrats of Missouri College Federation
Aimee Koon - Secretary-Treasurer
Sarah Rappaport – National Committee Person
Tyler Thompson – National Committee Person
Brian Roach – Communications Director
Martin Casas - Finance Director
In a historic moment for young political organizations in the state, the Young Democrats of Missouri approved a new constitution that changed the organizational structure of two of the most prevailing youth associations in Missouri. Unanimously, members from both College Democrats and Young Democrats chapters across the state voted to reorganize the College Democrats of Missouri under the umbrella of the Young Democrats of Missouri as the Young Democrats of Missouri College Federation. This merger will allow Young Democrats organizations to economize their efforts and reduce unnecessary redundancies created as a result of parallel operation. Moreover, the merger allows individual chapters to simultaneously have access to the resources available at the national level through the Young Democrats of America and the College Democrats of America.
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If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please contact Brian Roach at 816-806-0722 or broach@ydmissouri.org
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