SAN JOSE - The California Young Democrats (CYD) and the California College Democrats (CYD) have returned from the 2008 California Democratic Party State Convention revved up for the upcoming election year with a fresh board of elected officers to rally California's young Democrats to bring even more young voters to the polls for California's June Primary and November General Election.
The California Young Democrats presented San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom with the CYD Mentor of the Year Award for his dedication to the California Young Democrats and our mission, and for his willingness to take action on the issues facing the young people of his city and of California. "I am proud to be honored by the young Democrats," said Mayor Gavin Newsom as he accepted his award. "These are tomorrow's leaders and it is my privilege to be recognized by such a committed group of young people."
The new CYD board was elected info office at the annual State Convention. "We have an excited group of young leaders and we are going to reach out to young voters, get them engaged and to the polls and make 2008 the year of the young voter," said Rocky Fernandez, the newly elected CYD President. "Young people in California and across the Nation are showing up to vote in record numbers, and they're turning out and voting for Democrats."
2008-2009 CYD Executive Board
"The California College Democrats have elected the most diverse and talented slate in the history of our organization," said Nick Warshaw, the newly re-elected California College Democrats President. "With these leaders who represent the diversity and passion of the students of our golden state, the California College students will turn out in record numbers in June and in November."
The California Young Democrats are positioned to engage thousands of young people to vote in California's upcoming elections. Young workers, young families, college and high school students will be the margin of victory in turning red California blue in 2008 and in electing a Democrat to the White House.![]()
The California Young Democrats presented San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom with the CYD Mentor of the Year Award for his dedication to the California Young Democrats and our mission, and for his willingness to take action on the issues facing the young people of his city and of California. "I am proud to be honored by the young Democrats," said Mayor Gavin Newsom as he accepted his award. "These are tomorrow's leaders and it is my privilege to be recognized by such a committed group of young people."
The new CYD board was elected info office at the annual State Convention. "We have an excited group of young leaders and we are going to reach out to young voters, get them engaged and to the polls and make 2008 the year of the young voter," said Rocky Fernandez, the newly elected CYD President. "Young people in California and across the Nation are showing up to vote in record numbers, and they're turning out and voting for Democrats."
2008-2009 CYD Executive Board
President: Rocky Fernandez, Easy Bay Young Democrats
National Committeewoman: Natalie Rojas, University of California, Santa Cruz
National Committeeman: Owen Stephens, San Francisco Young Democrats
Vice President of Membership: David Phelps, San Fernando Valley Young Democrats
Vice President of Finance: Alissa Ko, Sacramento County Young Democrats
Political Director: Rebecca Doten, Los Angeles County Young Democrats
Secretary: Paula Villescaz, Cal Berkeley Democrats
Parliamentarian: Nick Caston, Sonoma County Young Democrats
Region 1 Director- North State: Amanda Sheldon, Sacramento County Young Democrats
Region 2 Director-Bay Area: Julie Lind, Silicon Valley Young Democrats
Region 5 Director- Los Angeles: Damian Carroll, San Fernando Valley Young Democrats
Region 6 Director- South State: Brandon Tate, Stonewall Young Democrats of San Diego
Region 7 Director- Orange County/Inland Empire: Rashad Al-Dabbagh, Arab American Democrats
2008-2009 CCD Executive Board
President: Nick Warshaw, Claremont McKenna
Executive Vice President: Christine Smith, University of California, Berkeley
Northern California Vice President: Ryan Mcelhinney, Chico
Southern California Vice President: Morgan Lucas, University of California Santa Barbara
Political Director: Charlie Carnow, University of Southern California
Communications Coordinator: Stephanie Chan, University of California, Berkeley
Treasurer/Secretary: Grace Bisel, Chapman University
"The California College Democrats have elected the most diverse and talented slate in the history of our organization," said Nick Warshaw, the newly re-elected California College Democrats President. "With these leaders who represent the diversity and passion of the students of our golden state, the California College students will turn out in record numbers in June and in November."
The California Young Democrats are positioned to engage thousands of young people to vote in California's upcoming elections. Young workers, young families, college and high school students will be the margin of victory in turning red California blue in 2008 and in electing a Democrat to the White House.
