May 18, 2019 | Birmingham, AL
Join Democrats from across Alabama for the 2019 Alabama Young Democrats Convention. Together we’re working to build the future of Alabama by building the Democratic Party, organizing young people, and crafting a message for success.
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Join us for the 2019 Alabama Young Democrats Convention in Birmingham, AL. Convention will be May 18 and features a full day of speakers, training, committee meetings, and caucus meetings. Additionally, the 2019-2021 AYD Executive Board will be elected during the business meeting, and several awards will be presented during lunch.
This is your chance to build the future of the Democratic Party in Alabama. We hope to see you in Birmingham.
Young at Heart
Available for Democrats who are not members of the Alabama Young Democrats- Breakfast
- Convention Materials
- Access to all trainings and speakers
- Lunch
- Non-voting credentials
Young Democrats
Available to all official members of the Alabama Young Democrats- Breakfast
- Convention materials
- Access to all speakers and trainings
- Lunch
- Voting Credentials
Young Democrat Proxy
Available to Young Democrats who will not be attending convention but wish to vote by proxy- Proxy ballot
Convention Schedule
May 18th, 2019
8:30 – 9:00 am
Registration
Check in to receive your convention materials. There will be a grab and go breakfast available.
9:00 – 9:30 am
Welcome Session
With Mayor Randall Woodfin
Join us as we kick-off convention. Mayor Randall Woodfin will give the keynote and welcome us to Birmingham.
9:30 – 10:30 am
Committee Meetings and Training Breakouts
The Credentials, Rules, and Resolutions Committees will meet to conduct businesss. All other participants have the opportunity to participate in training breakouts.
10:30 – 11:30 am
Chapter Officer Meeting and Training Breakouts
Chapter Officers will meet to prepare for a successful term. All other participants will participate in trainings.
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Keynote and Awards Luncheon
With Senator Doug Jones
Senator Doug Jones will give the convention keynote, and the 2017-2019 AYD awards will be presented to distinguished members, chapters, and alumni.
1:30 – 2:15 PM
Caucus Meetings Round I and Training Breakouts
The AYD Caucuses will hold their business meetings to elect officers and adopt bylaws. All other attendees will have the opportunity to attend training sessions.
2:15 – 3:00 PM
Caucus Meetings Round II and Young At Heart Meetings
The AYD Caucuses will hold their business meetings to elect officers and adopt bylaws. Young at Heart members will meet to appoint members to the Advisory Board and set objectives for the biennium.
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Business Meeting
The Business Meeting will include committee reports, caucuses reports, and elections for the 2019-2021 Executive Board.
4:30 – 5:00 PM
Farewell Session
The 2017-2019 Executive Board will be retired, and the 2019-2021 Executive Board will be installed.
Speakers
Meet Our Speakers
Randall Woodfin
Mayor of Birmingham
Welcome Session Keynote
Neil Rafferty
State Representative
Rainbow Caucus Keynote
Devyn Keith
Huntsville City Council President
Building a People Powered Party
Jim Carnes
Policy Director - Alabama Arise
Rural Caucus
Jaffe S. Prickett
Deputy Director - Legal Services Alabama
Black Caucus
Doug Jones
US Senator
Awards Luncheon Keynote
Patricia Todd
Former State Representative
Rainbow Caucus Keynote
Justin Holsomback
Finance Director - Young Democrats of America
Building a People Powered Party
Mallory Hagan
Miss America 2013
Building Your Message Panel
Joey Kennedy
Alabama Political Reporter
Building Your Message Panel
Joyce Vance
Former US Attorney
Building Your Message Panel
Kyle Pierce
Etowah County Vice Chair Youth Affairs
Working with Your County Party
Chanda Temple
Public Information Officer - City of Birmingham, Mayor's Office
Building Your Message Panel
Marvin Anderson
CEO of Live Higher Inc.
Impact Session
Stacie Propst
Executive Director, Emerge Alabama
Women’s Caucus
Jean Hernandez
AIDS Alabama
Diversity and Inclusion Training
Gina Mallisham
Birmingham AIDS Outreach
Diversity and Inclusion Training
Where It’s At
The Harbert Center
2019 4th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Credentials
Chair Ollie Davison
Each chapter of the Alabama Young Democrats must charter every two years. Charters must be submitted by May 4.
Rules
Chair Andrew Hester
Any AYD member may suggest an amendment to the AYD Constitution. All rules changes must be submitted by May 4.
Resolutions
Chair Chandra Walls
Resolutions are formal positions adopted by the Alabama Young Democrats. Resolution proposals must be submitted by May 4.
Elections
Elections for the AYD Executive Board will be held during convention. Candidates must declare candidacy by May 4th.
Awards
A variety of awards will be given to individuals and chapters at convention. Applications are due May 4th.
Get in Touch
Have more questions about the 2019 Alabama Young Democrats Convention? Feel free to contact us through this form or email Convention Chair Jessica Bloom at jessica@alayoungdems.com. We look forward to building for the future in Alabama with you
Sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible
Platinum
Mike Miles
Jefferson County Treasurer
Doug Jones
U.S. Senator
Terri Sewell
U.S. Representative
Gold
Silver
Sue Bell Cobb
Former Chief Justice
Bronze
Jefferson County Democratic Party