DYD Elections
The Denver Young Democrats will hold our annual elections at 6:30pm on Thursday, February 18th at The Tavern Uptown (538 East 17th Avenue). Social time will begin at 6:30 pm; Candidate speeches and voting will start at 7:00pm.
The seven offices of the Denver Young Democrats’ Executive Committee are elected on an annual basis each February. The offices are as follows: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Liaison to the Democratic Party of Denver, Event Coordinator, and Fundraiser. Detailed descriptions of each position are below.
You must meet the following four conditions to participate in DYD Elections as a voter or as a candidate for one of the seven DYD elected offices:
- Current dues paying member of the Denver Young Democrats
- Between the ages of 18 and 35
- Reside in the City and County of Denver
- Registered as a Democrat in the City and County of Denver
To be considered current in your DYD dues, you must have paid your $10 annual dues after March 1st, 2009. If you are unsure of your dues status, please contact DYD President Adam Platt at president@denveryoungdems.org.
You can pay your dues online by clicking here. Additionally, dues may be paid onsite, at the Tavern Uptown, on election night, by check or cash. If you prefer to mail a dues payment check prior to election night, please contact DYD President Adam Platt at president@denveryoungdems.org to receive a mailing address where checks can be sent. Please note, if you plan to mail a check to DYD, it must be received no later than February 18th at 5:00pm.
The position descriptions for each of the seven offices are below. If you would like to discuss the positions in more detail, please contact Adam Platt at president@denveryoungdems.org. If you are interested in running for a position, please e-mail a letter of intent to president@denveryoungdems.org by 5:00pm on Thursday, February 11th. The letter of intent should be no more than one page in length. The letter will be distributed to DYD members along with an electronic ballot and posted on the DYD website after 5:00pm on February 13th to inform voters of the candidates’ qualifications in preparation for the February 18th election.
There are two options to cast a vote in the 2010 DYD Elections. First, hard copy voting ballots will be distributed on election night at The Tavern Uptown. Second, electronic ballots will be emailed to all individuals on the DYD list on Saturday, February 13th after 5:00pm. Electronic ballots must be returned via email to DYD President Adam Platt at president@denveryoungdems.org by 5:00pm on February 18th.
PRESIDENT
The duties of the President are as follows: represent DYD at public events; appoint vacancies of other offices; preside over meetings; general charge and supervision of chapter operation; arrange officer meetings; and to execute such other duties as may be added to this office.
VICE PRESIDENT
The duties of the Vice President are as follows: support the President; preside as President Pro-Tem at meetings; conduct community outreach; and to execute such other duties as may be added to this office.
TREASURER
The duties of the Treasurer are as follows: maintain chapter accounting with the Denver Democratic Party including tracking of donations and expenditures to DYD; and to execute such other duties as may be added to this office.
SECRETARY The duties of the Secretary are as follows: maintain communications of DYD, including updates to the DYD website; and to execute such other duties as may be added to this office.
LIAISON TO THE DENVER DEMOCRATIC PARTY
The duties of the Liaison to the Denver Democratic Party are as follows: act as a liaison between DYD and the Denver Democrats; act as a member of the Denver Democrats Executive Committee and Committee At Large; and to execute such other duties as may be added to this office.
FUNDRAISER
The duties of the Fundraiser are as follows: fundraise from individual donors; work with other Executive Committee members to create fundraising opportunities; and to execute such other duties as may be added to this office.
EVENT COORDINATOR
The duties of the Event Coordinator are as follows: plan community events for DYD other than monthly meetings; work with Fundraiser on ideas for events related to fundraising; and to execute such other duties as may be added to this office.
Categories: News, Upcoming Events
Congresswoman Diana DeGette 2010 Election Year Kick-Off Party
Enjoy music, refreshments and a fun celebration of all your hard work and your commitment to electing Democrats in Colorado!
Friday, February 12th – 5:30-7:30pm
Mercury Café – 2199 California Street
RSVP to Heather Lurie at heatheralurie@gmail.com or 303-832-1925.
Categories: Upcoming Events
DYD Annual Holiday Party
Categories: News, Upcoming Events
Councilman Linkhart Internship Opportunities
Denver City Councilman at-Large Doug Linkhart has two internship openings in his office for this Spring. As an at-Large official, Councilman Linkhart serves the entire City of Denver. This internship provides the opportunity to learn about city government while enabling those who participate to be of service to their community.
Marketing & Communications Intern
Interns will learn and participate in the full range of duties in the office of a City Councilmember. They will assist with a variety of duties including drafting articles, talking points, compiling research, and monitoring news sources. Additional duties will include website development, database management, design and writing for online and printed publications and material, and assisting the Councilman with his special projects. Other duties may be assigned related to the internship.
Qualifications include, but are not limited to:
- Undergraduate degree or coursework in Communications, Marketing or a related field.
- Strong writing skills.
- Professional demeanor.
- Strong organizational skills, demonstrated experience with detail oriented work requiring follow up through completion.
- Excellent interpersonal skills include dependability and ability to maintain confidentiality.
General Intern
Interns will learn and participate in the full range of duties in the office of a City Councilmember. They will assist with a variety of duties including research, constituent services, attending committee and Council meetings, and assisting the Councilman with his special projects. Some administrative tasks are also part of the internship such as answering phones.
Qualifications include, but are not limited to:
- Strong writing skills.
- Professional demeanor.
- Strong organizational skills, demonstrated experience with detail oriented work requiring follow up through completion.
- Excellent interpersonal skills include dependability and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Additional Information:
Each internship will last the term of a semester (through April or May for Spring semester). Two semester internships can be accommodated as well. Each intern is required to commit to 10-15 hours per week. Internships are unpaid but college and graduate students may be able to receive credit.
If interested please send a letter of intent, resume and references to:
Internship Program
Office of Councilman Linkhart
1437 Bannock St., Room 451
Denver, CO 80202
-OR-
Linkhartatlarge@ci.denver.co.us
Resumes may be filed online at: www.denvergov.org/jobs.
Categories: Job/Volunteer Opportunities
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