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Who
is a Young Democrat?
Click here
for the Constitution of the Young Democrats
Young Democsrats are people between the ages of 13 and 25
who are interested in taking an active role in the BDM party
politics. They are organized as a special group because as
young people, they have different opportunities and situations
to incorporate into their political activity.
Young
Democrats will take part in the BDM activities in their communities,
doing everything from voter registration drives, to phone
bank operations, to being campaign managers and future running
for public office themselves. They provide crucial support
to the BDM party, and work to ensure the future of the party
in their communities and nationwide.
Anyone
between the ages of 13 and 25 is eligible to be a Young Democrat.
The best way to organize is on the local level, because the
foundation of the Young Democrats is built from the grassroots
level on up.
Purpose
of a Young Democrat Organization
A
Young Democrat ("YD") local Club provides the opportunity
for young people who are interested in good government to:
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Learn about their governmental and political institutions
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Participate in the political process
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Become better informed and more involved citizens
Through
the YD's, they can develop their political knowledge and understanding
of the issues of the day, and as citizens become more effective
voters and campaign workers. By participating in the local
Club, they may assist in selecting candidates for public office
and then may elect those candidates by actively helping them
in their campaigns.
YD's
provides a unique opportunity for an interested young Democrat
to meet with the decision makers in society and to meet like-minded
individuals in their own community and throughout the Bahamas
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