It's been two weeks since YDNC kicked off our 98th year as an organization, and I'm excited to share that we are off to a strong start!

Our Executive Board has been hard at work, getting ready to crisscross this state in support of our young Democrats. That's why I'm excited to share two opportunities with our members this week to get involved in YDNC.

First, YDNC is gearing up for the Young Democrats of America National Convention taking place this July in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. North Carolina holds a special place in YDA as its founding chapter–our founder Tyre Taylor served as YDA's inaugural president. 

For our young Democrats, I invite you to apply to be a delegate here. It's an exciting opportunity to be part of this unique, biennial national event with young Dems from all across the country (and indeed the world)! Delegates get to hear national party leaders, members of Congress and statewide elected officials, network with fellow young Democrats, and build connections that last a lifetime at these events. 

For our Democrats who are Young-at-Heart, this is an exciting opportunity for our members that unfortunately has a price tag. Our current budget for sending our delegation to Philadelphia is $12,000. This money helps to pay for registration, lodging, and helping some of our members with the cost of travel as needed. 

Second, our presidential appointment application for positions in YDNC is live as well! This is a great way to get more involved within the Young Dems and the Democratic Party, to work on the things you are passionate about, and ultimately use these experiences as a stepping stone to something bigger in the future. 

If there's something that you want to do but don't see on the application–tell us! We want folks passionate about this work in any way that helps the cause and results in more Democrats getting elected to pass policies that we know will help young people across the country. 

I'll be in touch soon with more updates about Philly and the work that YDNC will be doing this spring and summer. Thank you all for the work that you do on behalf of this party.