NJYD MAY 2023 NEWSLETTER!



We are excited to share this month's upcoming events with you! Please see below for information on events, highlights, and updates.



Mental Health Awareness Month



May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which serves as a crucial reminder of the significance of mental health and our need to prioritize it. It is an opportunity to engage in open conversations, share personal experiences, and provide support to those who may be struggling. Mental health is an important part of our overall well-being and by fostering a compassionate and inclusive environment, we can encourage others to seek help, and feel empowered to prioritize their mental health.







May Young Dem of the Month







In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we are thrilled to announce our NJYD Jewish Caucus Chair, David Spector, as our May Young Dem of the Month! David is an accomplished public servant who holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Master's degree in Public Policy & Administration (MPA) from Rutgers University—Camden. He is also a distinguished graduate of the Eagleton Institute of Politics Fellowship Program. He has served in leadership roles on multiple Boards of Directors, including The Community Planning & Advocacy Council (C.P.A.C.), Jewish Community Center (JCC), and Jewish Community Relations Council of Southern New Jersey - JCRC. He has been an active member of organizations such as Bellmawr Lions Club, Bellmawr VFW, Sons of Italy Vita Nuova Lodge #2327, Jewish Family Children’s Service of Southern NJ (JFCS) as a Peer Mentor, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties as a Big Brother.



David is currently a Government Representative on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL), Office of Apprenticeship. Prior to his current role, David excelled as a government affairs/relations consultant, working with public and private sector clients, businesses, organizations, cannabis companies, and labor unions on local, county, and state government policy issues and initiatives. In addition to this, David is a former Councilman in the Borough of Bellmawr (Camden County) and has worked as an aide in the 1st and 4th Legislative Districts for multiple Assemblymembers, Representatives, and Senators.  



Congratulations again, David, for being our Young Dem of the Month! We are proud to have you on the team!











NJ Young Dem Virtual Summit







Join the New Jersey Young Democrats and the New Jersey High School Democrats for our Young Dem VirtualSummit on Saturday, May 13th at 11am! Register here <[link removed]>!



Special guest speakers include Congressman Andy Kim, Young Democrats of America President Quentin Wathum-Ocama, and High Democrats of America Chair Samay Sahu!



Summit sessions include:



- How to Get Involved at the Local Level/Running For Office led by New Jersey Democratic State Committee Deputy Executive Director Leslye Moya



- Digital Organizing led by NJHSD Vice Chair Julien Catalon and Communications Director Parth Joshi

- Commissions and Appointments led by Director of Appointments Sam Parker

- Activism/Civic Engagement led by High School Democrats of America North Regional Coordinator Neha Naladala and NJHSD Finance Director Neel Naladala



- Criminal Justice/Prison Reform led by Salvation and Social Justice



2023 NJDSC Conference







The NJDSC Conference will take place from June 8th-10th. This is road trip themed, meaning each day will be in a different location across the state. Please note that aspecial link <[link removed]>has been shared for members.



This is anearly bird ticket <[link removed]>to the conference for $50 (this gives you access to all the events during the conference). After May 15th, the price will be $75. 



South Asian Caucus Mixer







"We are excited to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with our fellow Young Dems at an upcoming social mixer on Tuesday, May 16th. Our caucus looks forward to creating opportunities for AAPI youth to get involved in politics and government, so our state's leaders can more closely reflect New Jersey's large and diverse AAPI community." - NJYD South Asian Caucus Co-Chairs: Hira Shaikh and Krishna Martes



Join the NJYD South Asian Caucus in partnership with the Middlesex County Young Democrats for an AAPI Heritage Month Mixer! This fun night takes place on Tuesday, May 16th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Elks Lodge in Metuchen! 



JCC JAHM PRESS CONFERENCE



“Jewish American Heritage Month is a month to celebrate the contributions Jewish Americans have made throughout our country. This May, let's continue to fight against antisemitism and also commemorate those who have helped weave the fabric of our history, culture, and society.”-  NJYD Jewish Caucus Chair David Spector







Join the NJYD Jewish Caucus and our Young Dem of the Month, David Spector, for a press conference in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. This press conference is a way to embrace diversity and show solidarity with the Jewish community. It demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity and highlights the importance of acknowledging the contributions that Jewish Americans have made to our country throughout its history. This press conference is open to the public and will take place Monday, May 22nd from 10:00am - 11:30am at Katz JCC, in Cherry Hill, NJ. 



Pre-Juneteenth Celebration <[link removed]>



Hosted By: NJDSC Black Caucus and NJYD Black Caucus

Date: Wednesday, June 14th at 6:30pm

Location: Vera Bar & Grill, 2310 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

RSVP HERE <[link removed]>







Local News Collection Form <[link removed]>



As we continue to build a strong and engaged community of Young Democrats in New Jersey, it is essential that we stay informed about the events and activities happening across our state. To achieve this, we are uplifting ourGoogle form <[link removed]>for local news and announcements. 



TheGoogle form <[link removed]>will be used to collect local news and announcements from your local area. This will help us to stay up-to-date with local political news and other relevant issues. We kindly request that you fill out the form with any local news and announcements you'd like to share.







Yours in action,



Angelita Martinez







NJYD Digital Communications Director



New Jersey Young Democrats

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