2021 IYD VIRTUAL STATE CONVENTION
The future is limitless.
Join us for our state convention! We will gather as members of the Indiana Young Democrats and renew our pledge to increase engagement amongst young voters and elect more young Democrats to office. We will have training sessions to prepare us to lead in our own communities across the state and hear from game-changers making a difference in our political atmosphere. We will also elect our officers for the 2021-23 term. Join us at the convention!
Event Date: June 25th-26th, 2021
Timing: F: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, S: 10 am – 3 pm
Event to take place virtually. More details on programming and speakers to be announced.
SPEAKERS
We’re excited to invite a variety of talented speakers to our convention. Be on the lookout for announcements of featured guests!
Our commitment to our membership doesn’t stop just because we can’t meet in person. Virtual trainings will be available to give our members the resources they need to make a difference.
ELECTIONS
We’re excited to transition to new leadership and celebrate the Democratic process! Officers will be elected for a two year term.
EXPERIENCE
We are proud to provide our members a space where they can foster new relationships with fellow activists from across the state.
IYD MEMBERSHIP
All United States residents registered to vote in Indiana, unless unable to register, or physically residing in Indiana, no younger than fourteen (14) years of age, and any person who has not yet reached the age of thirty-six (36) are eligible to be members of Indiana Young Democrats. Any person eligible to be a member of the Indiana Young Democrats shall register and pay the annual $5 dues in order to be considered a member in good standing and vote at the convention. A person who resides in Indiana but cannot legally contribute to the Indiana Young Democrats may register for the convention, inform the President of their inability to contribute because of a legal prohibition, and be granted a waiver in order to be considered a member in good standing. Send requests to info@indianayoungdem.org. Young Democrats who attend and do not sign up and pay their dues will not be eligible to vote.
GENERAL PUBLIC
Members of the general public may attend our convention to watch our guest speakers, participate in training sessions, and to learn more about the Indiana Young Democrats. There is no fee for general registration but we do encourage the public to consider donating to our cause to help elect young Democrats to office across the state.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
if you want to support Hoosier Democrats fighting for a bright future, sponsor our 2021 convention! Your contribution will help ensure we meet our fundraising goals and send more Democrats to all levels of government here in Indiana and ensure we can send a full delegation of young Hoosiers to the national Young Democrats of America convention this August in Cincinnati.
Sponsorship levels:
Friends of Young Democrats $50
Bronze $100
Silver $250
Gold $500
BECOME A YDA DELEGATE
Two years ago, the Young Democrats of America National Convention was held right here in downtown Indianapolis. In the first in-person convention since then, we’ll be close to home again in Cincinnati! With more speakers, trainings, and social events with Democrats from across the country than anywhere else, Cincy will be the place to be this August! Sign-up below, attend the Room Where It Happens event during the IYD Virtual Convention, and apply for funding from Indiana Young Democrats to attend as a delegate from Indiana!
CONVENTION VOTING
The Indiana Young Democrats will conduct our business during the convention including electing our leadership for the 2021-23 term. In order for members to be eligible to vote, they must have paid their $5 annual dues. The election of officers shall be conducted using electronic voting. Each member in good standing, after registering for the convention, shall be given instructions for how to cast a ballot when voting begins at the convention. Each member in good standing attending the convention shall be able to access their ballot at the time stated in the convention agenda for the election of officers to begin. More details to come soon!
2021 IYD VIRTUAL CONVENTION
Friday, June 25th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, June 26th 10 am – 3pm
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