Greetings

As a reminder, the Young Democrats of America will gather for an exciting spring meeting from May 9-11 in ?Minneapolis, Minnesota. This in-person event will bring together young leaders from across the nation for discussions and reflections on how we push forward as a party in this troubling time, hands-on training sessions, important organizational business, and much more. You can find all the information in this email on our website at yda.org/ydamsp

Registration

Click here to register at the early bird rate of $60.00. The early bird registration rate is valid until April 16, 2025.

Reserving a Hotel Room

Lodging will be available at the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown (35 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402). Hotel reservations must be made no later than April 25, 2025. Click here to book at our group rate of $ 159 per night.

National Committee Proxy Submissions

Proxies are due two hours before the start of the National Committee Meeting on Sunday, ?May 11th. You should submit your proxy by 12:00 PM EDT on Saturday, ?May 10th, to ensure your proxy is received and any corrections can be made. The Proxy Form is available here. Only voting members of the National Committee are eligible to submit Proxy Vote Forms.

Resolutions

Resolutions must be submitted to YDA Secretary Lezlie Braxton Campbell at [email protected] by 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, April 11. The resolution template can be found by clicking this link. Please contact YDA Secretary Lezlie Braxton Campbell at [email protected].

You can click here to view our current platform or click here to view previously approved resolutions.

Charter and Standing Rules Amendments

The Charter and Standing Rules must be submitted to YDA Secretary Lezlie Braxton Campbell at [email protected] by 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, April 11.

A current version of the Charter and Standing Rules can be found by clicking this link.

Per the YDA Charter, an amendment to the Charter shall contain a title, the names of all members who sponsor the amendment, a brief description of the amendment and why it is being submitted, and each section of the Charter showing how it is being amended.

We will be releasing a detailed schedule of our programming soon. We advise YDA Winter Meeting participants to plan for activities to begin on Friday, May 9th, at 6:00 PM and conclude on Sunday, ?May 11th, no earlier than noon. If you have any questions or concerns you need immediately addressed, please send an email to [email protected]

Accessibility and Accommodations

The Young Democrats of America is committed to ensuring that our organization is accessible to all. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be emailed to [email protected].

Liability Form for Conference Participants Under 18

Individuals under the age of 18 who wish to attend the conference unaccompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian will need to have their Parent or Legal Guardian complete this form. Completed forms can be sent to [email protected]

Proposed National Committee Meeting Agenda

The proposed agenda for the National Committee meeting on Sunday, May 11th, is available here. Please note that the agenda is subject to change.

Questions? Don't hesitate to send an email to [email protected].