Barackface: MYD Month

Happy New Year

I had a message a few days ago in my inbox from MYD, Manhattan Young Dems. I was aware of their election day slated for the 23rd, but looks like they also have a few other events. I used to be a DFNYC frequenter, then I became a Drinking Liberally frequenter. I was thinking of switching from Drinking Liberally to Laughing Liberally, but I don't know when they restart their Monday evening labs, or if they even do that in winter. So I guess January goes to MYD. I don't want to become a Member, let alone run for office, but MYD meetings do stand out. I really like watching Kristina Hoke's power action. At MYD the president is a woman. The vice president will soon be a woman, Liz. And Alison is also an officer. MYD is the only progressive organization in Manhattan I know of that is clearly run by women. That is great.

I went to their last meeting. Some pollster guy was the guest speaker. I think he has signed up for Edwards. I interjected twice to make clear my support for Obama. My enthusiasm must have showed. At the bar afterwards, Liz pointed out to me candidates have not announced yet. Liz was in New Hampshire in an official capacity for Joe Lieberman in 2004 - Joe, 2004! I think that is so impressive. "People would point out a chair and say, Carter sat in that chair."

There was Michelle from Orlando. Her aunt back there is taking care of her horse, and she is hoping to get a MBA at Columbia. And Jenny from Chicago who went to U of Illinois Urbana Champaign. "I been there. There is this library, and this beautiful rectangle ..."

"The Quad."

"Larry Ellison went there for a year, and then he dropped out because his mother, the mother who adopted him, died."

We discussed technology.

Met PD. He is ethnic Indian, 23. Makes big bucks as a banker. Terry McAuliffe knows him. "Once in a while he will email me." He says he can raise $100,000. "It will take me a year, but I can do it."

"I grew up middle class, so I like to spend on myself," he said and showed me his $5000 cellphone hardware. "You can run a sports car over it, and it will not get damaged. I have tried."

His parents are divorced. Mom now lives in London.

Kristina showed up. "He will write about you at his blog." She misses Warner on the campaign trail. I guess Warner is her "ethnic Indian." She is from Virginia.

Manhattan Young Dems are an official partner of
LAUGHING LIBERALLY 2006: A YEAR-IN-REVIEW
Saturday, December 30th - 8:30pm
Special Guest: Charlie Rangel
Town Hall - 123 West 46th Street
Tickets: $20/$35/$50
Ticketmaster: 212-307-4100
http://www.laughingliberally.com

Rangel, A No Show
December 12 DL21C Bash

Every purchase includes a subscription to TimeOut New York! Also use your special discount code: "LAUGH4" for $5 off $35 tix or $10 off $50 tix
Laugh out '06 and welcome '07, with an evening of stand-up, video & music featuring top comedians from our national tour & hosted by President George W. Bush.

With Jim David, Dean Obeidallah, Reno, Katie Halper, Jamie Jackson, Lee Camp & James Adomian.

The Official home page of Comedian Jim David
Jim David
Jim David - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Comedy Central: Comedians: Jim David
Obeidallah, Dean
New York Arab American Comedy Festival - Dean Obeidallah
New York Arab American Comedy Festival - Omar Koury and Dean...
ei: Video: Palestinian comedians Maysoon Zayid and Dean Obeidallah...
ei: Extended run of Dean Obeidallah's one-man comedy show in NYC!
Dean Obeidallah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arab-American Comedians (washingtonpost.com)
Axis of Evil Comedy Tour
Dean of Comedy - Awards
Dean Obeidallah - Filmography - Movies - New York Times
Reno
Halpyourself
Halpyourself: some crazy liberal named katie halper gives sex...
Blogger: User Profile: Katie Halper
Friendster - Katie Halper
Katie Halper, Laughing Liberally on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Katie Halper (Photos)
Jamie Jackson
Camp, Lee
James Adomian
James Adomian - Voice Over Talent - Voices.com
State of the Union Address in james adomian video
James Adomain
YouTube - State of the Union 2006 -- Bush Impression

MYD FUNDRAISING/EVENTS COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, January 2nd
Corner 51 (Corner of 51st and 2nd Avenue)
All are welcome - join us as we plan our next events!
RSVP: info@manhattanyoungdems.org

MYD NEW YEAR'S SOCIAL - SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, January 17th, 7:00 pm
Ring in the New Year with MYD as we celebrate a great year for the Manhattan Young Dems and Dems across the country!
Location: TBA

MYD GENERAL ELECTIONS
Tuesday, January 23rd
7:00-8:00 pm
Location: TBA
All are welcome!

In order to run for office or vote in the elections you must have attended one official MYD event in 2006 and your 2007 annual membership dues ($25) must be paid. It's easier for us if you pay your membership dues online with a credit card at THIS LINK but dues can also be paid at the January 23rd Election Meeting immediately before the election. Dues paid November 1st 2006 or later will count towards 2007. Dues paid before November 1st 2006 count towards 2006.

Elections will be held for the following offices:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary

For more information about running for these positions see our constitution or email info@manhattanyoungdems.org

Applicants must submit completed applications (available at the end of this email) by midnight on Tuesday, January 9th to info@manhattanyoungdems.org with the subject line "Application for MYD Executive Board." We will compile the applications into a "Voting Guide" and provide it to our membership via the listserve one week before the election.

LOOKING TO GET MORE INVOLVED IN MYD? BECOME A COMMITTEE CHAIR OR JOIN A COMMITTEE!

Additional Committee Chairs are needed for the following committees:
-Membership/Outreach
-Political and Governmental Affairs
-Publicity
-Fundraising/Events
-Community Service

To read more about these committees please see our constitution. To inquire further about being a committee chair or to sign up for a committee, email info@manhattanyoungdems.org with the subject line "MYD Committees"

MYD MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
We’re looking for mentors! Manhattan Young Democrats has teamed up with Global Enterprise Academy (GEA), a high school in the Bronx. Each month, through e-mail, an MYD member will discuss public policy with a 10th grader at GEA. The goal of the program is to encourage political knowledge and participation among youth. The commitment is small (just 30 minutes a month), but the impact could be indelible. For more information, please contact Zz Twainy at zsquared73@hotmail.com

MYD IS READY TO HELP THE DEMS WIN ANOTHER STATE SENATE SEAT!
Eliot Spitzer's appointment of the Republican State Senator Michael Balboni to homeland security czar, gives us a chance to take back the 7th State Senate District (northwest Nassau County) for the Dems - a district with more registered Dems than Republicans. The Dems inched closer to regaining control of the State Senate with the victory of Andrea Stewart-Cousins last month - a race that MYD was heavily involved in. Now we're only three seats away from a majority and this district is close by on Long Island! If you'd like to be involved in our efforts to take back this seat, please email info@manhattanyoungdems.org!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTERN WITH TALKINGPOINTSMEMO.COM
TalkingPointsMemo.com, one of the most highly trafficked political blogs on the Internet, is looking for smart and hardworking interns based in NYC who would want to come in a few days a week to contribute to our work. Any interested people should send an email to
talk@talkingpointsmemo.com with the subject "TPM Internship" and include a cover letter and resume.

BENEFIT AUCTION FOR SCHOOLS IN KENYA
Tuesday, January 9th, 6:30-9:30 PM
Central Bar (upstairs)
9th St. between 3rd and 4th Avenues
$5 suggested donation at the door
Many people and businesses in NY have donated items and services for this auction - all donations will be tax deductible.

NY STATE YOUNG DEMOCRATS EXECUTIVE MEETING
January 13th, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Poughkeepsie NY
Trainings, official business, a panel discussion, Party leaders and great speakers! Members of local chapters (like MYD) are welcome to attend by registering and purchasing a "Friend Ticket" for $20.
More info and registration (register by January 7th) at http://www.youngdemsny.org/events/upcoming_events.html

NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR MEDIA REFORM
January 12-14th, Memphis Tennessee
Connect with media reform leaders and activists from around the country. Learn how to mobilize media reformers in your community. Get the policy scoop from D.C. and learn how the new political landscape impacts media reform.
For more info and registration: http://www.freepress.net/conference/

YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Friday-Sunday, February 2-4
Washington DC (at the same time and in the same hotel as the next DNC meeting)
For more info and registration click here.

MYD 2007 EXECUTIVE BOARD APPLICATION

Name:
Occupation:
MYD events attended in 2006:

1) What is your vision for the Manhattan Young Democrats in the coming year? Give some concrete examples of initiatives you would like the Executive Board to undertake in 2006.

2) What relevant experiences would you be able to draw from, and what strengths would you, given your particular background, bring to position you are running for?

3) Serving on the Executive Board of MYD is a significant time commitment. How committed will you be as an Executive Board member -- how would you be able to fit your leadership responsibilities within your current schedule and given your current commitments? Please list your commitments outside of your employment ie. leadership positions in other clubs

4) (Optional) Is there anything else you think the members of the Manhattan Young Democrats should know about you before the election?