Convention
2012 Young Democrats & College Democrats
of North Carolina Convention
Blake Hotel • Charlotte, NC • March 30 – April 1
The Young Democrats of North Carolina are excited to announce the 2012 Young Democrats & College Democrats of North Carolina Convention!
Tickets
Until March 28, tickets are $25 for Students, $35 for YDNC Members, and $50 for General Admission. The ticket price covers ALL official convention activities except for the Receptions on Friday Night and the NCAA Watch Party. Ticket prices will go up on March 29. Student price also includes 2012 Chartering Fees ($3).
Click Here to Purchase Your Tickets Today!
Schedule & Speakers
We have an amazing lineup full of expert campaign trainers, speakers, and candidates. The Convention kicks off on Friday, March 30 with the YDNC Legacy Reception at 7:00 PM. On Saturday, programming starts at 8:00 AM. The Luncheon will start at 12:15 PM on Saturday, and YDNC Business & Elections will start at 4:15 PM. Sunday’s Day of Action against the Constitutional Amendment will kick off at 10:00 AM.
Registration
Registration will be open at the Blake Hotel from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, March 30 and from 7:30 AM-11:00 AM on Saturday, March 31.
The Blake Hotel
A limited number of rooms are available at the Blake Hotel in Uptown Charlotte the discounted rate of $94.00 per night for Friday and Saturday. Rooms are available until we run out, and the price can go up anytime – so click here to book your room today!
You can also reserve rooms over the phone; call 1-888-664-6835 and mention the code 1512 or the Young Democrats and you can book with the discount rate.
More information:
Blake Hotel
555 South McDowell St.
Charlotte, NC 28204
704.372.4100
Information
This year’s convention is shaping up to be a magnificent celebration of the Democratic spirit. Candidates from across the state will battle for the hearts and minds of young voters; constituency caucuses will meet to collaborate on important issues; speakers will inspire students and young professionals to action; and national-caliber trainings will enrich attendees’ understanding of the political process. Democrats of all ages will have a chance to celebrate the accomplishments of Democratic Women, meet Charlotte’s Democratic leadership, and celebrate in the spirit of friendship and fraternity. We will devote a day of activism to fighting the anti-LGBT Constitutional Amendment on the May ballot, and elect the officers who will lead our organization during President Obama’s historic reelection.
Confirmed Speakers and Participants
Steve Kerrigan, CEO, Democratic National Convention
Samara Foxx
The Family of Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Susan Burgess
Congressman Mel Watt
Congressman Bob Etheridge, Candidate for Governor
Representative Bill Faison, Candidate for Governor
Senator Eric Mansfield, Candidate for Lt. Governor
Hon. June St. Clair Atkinson, Superintendent of Public Instruction
Representative Rick Glazier, Minority Whip
Representative Tricia Cotham
Hon. Patrick Cannon, Mayor Pro Tem of Charlotte
Hon. David Howard, Charlotte City Council
Hon. Kady-Ann Davy, Fayetteville City Council
Hon. Rebecca Wyhof, Sanford City Council
Hon. Jennifer “Jenna” Austin Wadsworth, Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
David Parker, NCDP Chair 2011-Present
Jerry Meek, NCDP Chair 2005-2009
Jay Parmley, Fmr. YDA President, NCDP Executive Director
Chuck Rocha, Founder of Solidarity Strategies
Aisha Dew, MCDP Chair
Michael Ferretti, NCDP Political Outreach Coordinator
Dustin Ingalls, Public Policy Polling
Kristian Cosme, Young Democrats of America LGBTQ Caucus Chair
Lamont Carolina, Obama for America NC
Marlowe Foster, Candidate for Commissioner of Labor
Scott Bryant, Candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture
2012 Board of Trustees
Thank you to our Board of Trustees Sponsors!
Congressman Heath Shuler
Commissioner of Insurance Wayne Goodwin
Representative Rick Glazier
Representative Bill Faison
