Please join the Young Democrats after the Arizona Democratic Party Heritage Dinner with Vice President Joe Biden. The Vice President has been invite to join us after the dinner, but we don’t know yet if his schedule will be open.

Heritage After Dark

With Arizona Democratic Party Chair Don Bivens

Saturday, May 1^st 2010

6:00pm

@ the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa

2400 East Missouri Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85016

Purchase your tickets today!

$20 – Young Democrat (under 36)

$50 – Single Ticket

$90 – 1 ticket plus a friend ($10 off)

Sponsorships

$100 – Congressional Sponsor

(Includes 2 tickets and recognition at the event)

$250 – Senatorial Sponsor

(Includes 4 tickets and recognition at the event)

$500 – Presidential Sponsor

(Includes 8 tickets and recognition at the event)

Purchase your tickets today!

Schedule permitting invited guests will join us at the reception.

Attendance of the dinner is not required to attend the After Dark event.

Cash-only bar on site.

Capacity is limited, and entry is guaranteed by payment only; online purchase is suggested

This event is free to any YDAz Change for Change member; please RSVP to info@ydaz.org or our office at 602-234-6809 as soon as possible.

https://yda.wiredforchange.com/o/720/c/1004/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=13175

Young Adults Gain From Reform: Coverage To Age 26 In Senate Bill. The Senate leadership bill will: “Provide dependent coverage for children up to age 26 for all individual and group policies. (Effective six months following enactment).” [Kaiser Comparison, accessed 12/1/09]

Extending Dependent Coverage To Age 26 Is Included In Health Reform. “Extends dependent coverage to age 26: Gives young adults new options. [White House, 2/23/10]

Young Adults 19-29 Are Largest Portion Of Uninsured In The U.S, Mostly Losing Coverage Upon Leaving High School Or College. The Commonwealth Fund reported in their study that, “[y]oung adults, ages 19 to 29, are one of the largest segments of the U.S. population without health insurance: 13.7 million lacked coverage in 2006. They often lose coverage at age 19 or upon high school or college graduation – almost two of five (38%) high school graduates who do not enroll in college and one-third of college graduates are uninsured for a time during the first year after graduation.” The study also noted that young adults account for “almost 30 percent of the nonelderly uninsured,” the largest chunk of the nonelderly uninsured. [Commonwealth Fund, May 2008]

Study: By Getting Kicked Off Of Parents’ Insurance Plans, “Turning 19 Increases The Uninsured Rate Nearly Threefold.” The Commonwealth Fund reported in their study on uninsured young adults that, “[n]ineteenth birthdays are crucial milestones in Americans’ health insurance coverage. Both public and private insurance plans treat this age as a turning point in coverage decisions. Employer health plans often do not cover young adults are dependents after age 18 or 19 if they do not go on to college…A 2004 Commonwealth Fund study found that among employers who offer coverage, nearly 60 percent do not insure dependent children over age 18 or 19 if they do not attend college.” Later in the study, the authors note that “[t]urning 19 increases the uninsured rate nearly threefold.” [Commonwealth Fund, May 2008]

Study: “Of The College Students Who Graduated During 2001 To 2003, 34 Percent Were Uninsured For At Least Of The Time In The Year Following Graduation.” The Commonwealth Fund reported in their study on uninsured young adults that, “[o]f the college students who graduated during 2001 to 2003, 34 percent were uninsured for at least part of the time in the year following graduation, with 13 percent uninsured for six months or more. Based on the experiences of recent graduates, one-third of college graduates can expect to spend at least some time uninsured in the year after graduation.” [Commonwealth Fund, May 2008]

Study Author: Two-Thirds Of Uninsured Young Adults Had Problems Accessing Health Care Because Of Cost. Reuters interviewed Sara Collins, author of a Commonwealth Fund report on uninsured young adults: “‘If you ask young adults, as we do in our survey, if you’ve ever had problems accessing health care because of cost — not filling a prescription, not seeing a specialist — two thirds of uninsured young adults say yes,’ [study author Sara] Collins said.” [Reuters, 3/30/08]

Study: “The Majority Of Uninsured Young Adults Are Full-Time Workers.” The Kaiser Family Foundation released a report finding that, “[t]he majority of uninsured young adults are full-time workers. Similar to older adults who are working, employed young adults can have limited access to employer-sponsored coverage. Full-time students comprise only 8% of uninsured young adults.” [Kaiser Family Foundation, June 2008]

Study: “Young Adults In Fair Or Poor Health Are More Likely To Be Uninsured Than Those In Excellent Health.” The Kaiser Family Foundation released a report finding that, “[y]oung adults in fair or poor health are more likely to be uninsured than those in excellent health. While many discussions about uninsured young adults cite their relatively good health as a reason why they have chosen to forgo health insurance, the data show that those in the best health are actually the least likely to be uninsured. About 27% of young adults in excellent or very good health are uninsured, compared to about 40% of those in worse health.” [Kaiser Family Foundation, June 2008]

Yes, this is a serious proposal. Republicans in the state legislature don’t think its hard enough for young Arizonans to pay their bills already.

Take action!

There is still time. You can make a difference, and hopefully stop this law from passing. Here is what you can do:

1. Write a letter to the editor of a local paper. We need to get the message out. Too many times bad legislation gets through because people don’t realize what is happening.

2. Call your legislators and make sure they know you oppose this bill.

3. Sign up to join a small group to meet with legislators. Legislators take meetings with lobbyists all the time; now they need to hear from everyday Arizonans!

Together we can make a difference. Take action today!

The Convention will be in Tucson, Arizona.

Four Points Sheraton Tucson University Plaza

1900 East Speedway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85719

Only $5.00 per person. Payable by cash or check on the day of Convention

Register Here!

Our Convention will be a great opportunity to plan and gear up for the 2010 elections.

Register early here. Early registration guarantees you a lunch, but closes on February 20th.

Please email Info@ydaz.org with any questions. Watch out for more details in the next few days and weeks.

The Platform , Rules and Charter, and Credentials committees will each meet the day of Convention. Each chartered chapter will have a representative on each committee.

Platform will be chaired by Matt Lucky of the ASU Young Democrats.

Rules and Charter will be chaired by Megan McPherson of the East Valley Young Democrats.

Credentials will be chaired by Jacob Beeman of the UofA Young Democrats.

Convention will conclude with the election of the 2010 State Officers including:

President, Executive Vice President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Third Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, National Committeeman, and National Committeewoman.

To become an official member of YDAz and vote you need to join a local chapter. You can find a local chapter, or start one here.

Tentative Schedule:

9:00am – 1:00pm, Registration
9:30am – 10:30am, Platform, Rules and Charter and Credentials Committee meetings
10:30am – 11:00am, General Session, Welcome Address
11:00am – 12:00pm 1st Training Session, 2 trainings, different rooms
12:00pm -1:00pm, Lunch, E-board Meeting
1:00pm – 2:00pm, 2nd Training Session, 2 trainings, different rooms
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Issue Caucus Meetings
3:00pm – 4:00pm, Constituent Caucus Meetings
4:00pm – 5:00pm, General Session, Elections, Officer Reports

See for yourself who is standing up for Arizona.

Prop 200

• Terry Goddard led the succesful campaign against Prop. 200, to stop payday lenders from taking advantage of Arizona’s familes.

• Governor Brewer claims not to remeber how she voted on Prop. 200

Consumer protections

• Terry Goddard is fighting the deceptive practices of payday lenders in court

• Governor Brewer is uncncered about her closest political advisors attempting to push through the same law that voters rejected with Prop. 200 last year.

The special guest this year is Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan!

You may remember her calling out our very own Jon Kyl when he said he didn’t need maternity care. “Your mom probably did”

http://tinyurl.com/y8npb6m

Attendance at the dinner is encouraged but not required.

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YDAz presents

Yo Mama After Dark

With special guest

The Queen of Your Mom jokes…

Senator Debbie Stabenow
http://tinyurl.com/y8npb6m

Sunday, November 22nd

Doors open at 8:00pm

FREE for Change for Change Members
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Cash bar on site

$20 suggested contribution

$10 for Young Democrats (under 36)
https://secure.ydaz.org/page/contribute/yomamaafterdark

Purchase your tickets today!
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Come hang out with Young Democrats from around the state. We’ll have music, drinks, politicos, and awesomeness.

Congressional District 1

* Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick
* Phone: (202) 225-2315

Congressional District 4

* Rep. Ed Pastor
* (202) 225-4065

Congressional District 5

* Rep. Harry Mitchell
* (202) 225-2190

Congressional District 7

* Rep. Raul Grijalva
* (202) 225-2435

Congressional District 8

* Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
* (202) 225-2542

10-11am: Check in

2:00-3:20pm: Voter Activation Network (VAN) with Sam Almy, Field Organizer for the Pima County Democratic Party.  VAN is the tool used by the AZ Dem Party and campaigns in our state to target voters, keep track of them, and win elections!

3:20-5:00pm: Telling your story with Pat Burns and Ken Chapman.  Using your personal story and conveying your values when campaigning for positive change is the most vital skill in politics.  Learn how and why!

5:00-5:10pm: Break

6:00pm-6:30pm: Caucus Meetings

6:30pm: Dismissed!