Good morning Young Democrats,


Happy GOTV! We extended the $75 early registration rate through Friday, March 8th for the 2024 CYD Post-Primary Organizing Retreat presented by the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) taking place April 5-7 in Lake Tahoe. This extension is to give you and your chapter more time to organize plans for attendance. The $75 registration covers all programming, receptions and Saturday meals. Starting this weekend rates increase to $100, so register now to save money!


Help remind your friends and family to vote this election for CYD-endorsed candidates: with turnout projected as historical lows, every vote makes a difference and young people need to vote to make sure our voices are heard in the halls of power! Drop your ballots off or mail them by tomorrow, Election Day!

We are organizing programming including exciting guest speakers to debrief the March 5th Primary election results, as well as hold critical organizing workshops, receptions, caucus meetings, the CYD Olympics, and much more! Register now to save $25!


We have worked hard to make sure that the pricing is as affordable as possible, right now $20 cheaper per person than the last retreat, but we have to start finalizing numbers so we need everyone to register asap. Register NOW to lock in the cheaper registration rate!


Check-out the CYD website for all details including how to register, book your hotel rooms and other important details.

2024 CYD Post-Primary Organizing Retreat presented by the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) LODGING INFORMATION


A room block has been secured at the Bally’s Lake Tahoe along with significantly discounted rates for participants. Bally’s is going to concentrate all CYD members on a couple of floors.


Rates are $119.00 on Friday, April 5th, and $149.00 on Saturday, April 6th, not inclusive of resort fees and taxes, but negotiated to include parking and up to 4 people per room. Total cost for the weekend for one room with up to 4 people is $377.08 with all taxes and fees. These rates are for Classic 2 Queen Bed or Classic 1 Kind Bed hotel rooms with up-to quad (4) occupancy.


Book your rooms by calling Bally’s reservations department at: (775) 588-3515 ext. 3015 and provide the group code “STCY24” or the group name California Young Democrats.


Or book your room online, but if you have 3 or 4 individuals in the room only select 2 because there is a bug with their reservations site, at: https://ballyslaketahoe.book.pegsbe.com/promo?propertyCode=1736&accessCode=STCY24


If you book online and select 3 or 4 people in a single room, prices will incorrectly show higher. We can fix this after the fact; however, we suggest booking via phone or only selecting 1 or 2 people if booking online to make sure you pay the proper rate with a total of $377.08.

Important Chartering Reminder: CYD extended the chartering period for all chapters! All required chapter information and dues must be received by Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 11:59 PM. Please work with your CYD Regional Director and get your chartering done: http://cayoungdems.com/chartering/.


Chapter Organizing Grants: The CYD Executive Board approved a grant program to support CYD chapters needing financial assistance for organizing and growing chapter membership and participation. CYD chapters raising and spending less than $6,000 annually are encouraged to apply for a grant up to $250 to boost your chapter membership organizing efforts! Carefully review details and apply now for a 2024 CYD Chapter Membership Building Grant!


Fundraising Help: CYD is offering regional fundraising consultation workshops via Zoom with CYD’s Executive Director in order to help brainstorm and maximize your fundraising success. Reach out to your CYD Regional Director to schedule a Zoom workshop, especially if you’re planning or have an upcoming chapter fundraising event!


Please remind your friends and family to mail their ballots for CYD-endorsed candidates, and please register now for the April 5-7 CYD Retreat in Lake Tahoe!


Democratically yours,


Giovanni Chavez

CYD President


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