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January Meeting
Jan 6th
Thank you to everyone who made it out to the first meeting of the year.
Plans are currently in the works for our next Fundraiser and other upcoming events, so stayed tuned to this site and the Facebook page.
Mark your calendars for our next business meeting, which will take place on March 3, 2011, 6PM at Democratic Headquarters.
I’m proud to announce that our officers for 2011 are:
Betsy Rose Ujvagi, President
Schuyler Beckwith, Vice President
Carrie Russell, Secretary/Treasurer
Thanks for your support, and we’ll see you soon!
Start the Year off Right (and QUICK)
Jan 3rd
Happy New Year, Young Dems!
I just wanted to remind you of tomorrow’s mixer with CPL at the Hungarian Club of Toledo at 6PM. Further details are up on the LCYD Facebook wall.
Before you head over to the Club, however, there is a Volunteer Appreciation Event being held by Carol Contrada at Michaels Bar, 901 Monroe Street, from 5-6PM. I’m proud we had the chance to help her campaign last year, and its time to get together and celebrate her success!
As we begin the new year, there is so much to be thankful for and celebrate, but there’s also (as always) work to be done. The first meeting of the year, at which elections will occur, will be held this Thursday, January 6 at 6PM at Dem HQ (1817 Madison Avenue). Make sure to be there and let your voice be heard on who represents the Young Democrats of the County!
Thanks for your attention on the first Monday of the year. I hope its treating you well so far!
Happy New Year, Lucas County!
Dec 29th
Posted by Josh Cohen on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 9:15 AM
During the past two years, President Obama and Congressional Democrats have been fighting hard on behalf of the American people. Working to secure economic stability, fairness, and opportunity and overcoming challenges largely inherited when President Obama took office.
As 2010 and the 111th Congress near a close, Democrats can reflect on the past two years with pride. In keeping with America’s age-old, year-end tradition to list the “best of,” today’s post marks the first in a series of year-end superlatives.
Due to the vigorous productivity of the 111th Congress, this list is not comprehensive and may differ for different people – this is only one version.
Without further adieu, Democrats’ Top 10 Accomplishments of the past two years.
10. Passing Credit Card Reform (CARD Act)
Protects Americans from unfair and misleading credit card practices
9. Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Ensures that all workers in America are paid what they deserve, regardless of race, gender, or age8. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan
President Obama nominated and the Senate confirmed Associate Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court7. Student Loan Reform
Helps make college more affordable for students and families6. Wall Street Reform
Holds Wall Street accountable, ends “too big to fail” bailouts, and enacts the strongest consumer protections in history5. The New START Treaty
Keeps America safe and strengthens our global leadership on nuclear weapons issues4. ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal
Ends the discriminatory policy preventing gays and lesbians from serving in America’s armed forces3. Ending combat operations in Iraq
Effectively ends Operation Iraqi Freedom and withdraws 100,000 troops2. The Recovery Act
Saves and creates millions of jobs, investing unprecedented resources in building a new foundation for our country, and preventing a second Great Depression1. The Affordable Care Act
Reforms our country’s broken health care system by holding insurance companies accountable, lowering costs, ensuring greater choice, and improving the quality of care for all Americans
America is making steady progress toward recovery. Although our country still has a long way to go, President Obama and Democrats in the 111th Congress have enacted essential changes that pulled America from the brink of economic and financial meltdown and invested in a new economic foundation for the long run.
Special Event
Dec 28th
Tuesday, January 4th, 6-8pm, Hungarian Club of Toledo (224 Paine Ave., 43605)
The Center for Progressive Leadership will be hosting an “info mixer”, hoping to connect with Alumni and any prospective program participants for both the Political Leaders Fellowship and the New Leaders Program. Invite your progressive friends!
This is a great program and network of people to know, learn from, and teach. Betsy Ujvagi, Vice-President and Carrie Russell, Treasurer, took part in the Political Leaders Fellowship and New Leaders Training, respectively, in 2010.
Call Betsy Ujvagi (419-205-1448) with any questions and RSVP on Facebook.