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More Upcoming Events!

November 19th, 2009

Hey Dems!


First off, lots of thanks:

- Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Thanksgiving basket for BHS. An underprivileged family will have a happy Thanksgiving because of your generosity!
- The Thanksgiving feast was a great success! Thanks to everyone who came out and cooked all of that deliciousness. YUM.
- Thank you to Dr. Karen Hult for coming to our meeting last night– we had an excellent discussion and I know I learned a lot!

Please fill out this survey to provide feedback on the club and how we’re doing, what you’d like to see in the future, etc. Your opinion is very valuable!! It’ll just take a couple of minutes: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1258584481125

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CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY
Thursday, Nov. 19, 9:30 pm
The Lyric

Let’s go to the movies! Come out and watch Michael Moore’s latest with the YDs.

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OUR FUTURE?
Saturday Nov. 21, 11 AM
The Drillfield

A SGA-sponsored event to voice our opinions about VT’s Budget Cuts.
Student volunteers are needed at 11:00AM, prior to the NC State game kickoff to form the phrase: “OUR FUTURE?” (Many of you may remember: “CUT THIS” a year ago)

This Picture will be a symbolization of the student’s academic future; we want Virginia Legislators to understand the impact it has on the students.

A few facts to keep in mind about OUR FUTURE:
•Public higher education costs have increased, leading to an affordability challenge for ordinary Virginians.
•Reductions in state funding—which lead to tuition fee increases—usually occur during labor market downturns when Virginia’s students and their families can least afford it.
•A college education greatly increases an individual’s earning potential and the multiplier effect of that higher income benefits the state’s tax base and helps to create a healthy economy within the state.
•Virginia Tech is expected to receive at least $42.5 million less in state appropriations for FY 2009-10 than budgeted for in FY 2007-08

Don’t you want to make the difference? Come out to the DRILLFIELD on NOVEMBER 21, 2009 before KICKOFF to be a part of Virginia Tech History!!

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AIDS Awareness Week is the week after Thanksgiving! Updates to come after break with the full schedule of exciting events!

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Have an awesome, relaxing Thanksgiving break! See you in a couple of weeks.

Kathleen Newbould

Events TONIGHT

November 17th, 2009

Hey Young Dems!

Come out to Young Democrats tonight– 9 pm in Brush Mountain A PLUS a Thanksgiving potluck feast from 7:30-8:30 in Squires Cardinal Room (behind Booth A on 1st floor). Please still come even if you can’t bring food to share!
TONIGHT:
- The brilliant Dr. Karen Hult will speak with us about the election results and the health care bill
- Give feedback– what do YOU want to do with Young Dems this year?
- Relay for Life!! Join the YDVT team!
- Get ready for AIDS awareness week! Lots of fun things for that.
- Help think of good Reading Day Eve party themes!
There are only 2 YD meetings left this semester! Don’t miss out!
**For the BHS Thanksgiving basket we still need: **
- yams or sweet potatoes (2 cans)
- self-rising flour (small bag)
- small bag of sugar (small bag)
- tea bags ( 1 box of family sized bags)
- biscuit or cornbread mix (2 packages)
Please help underprivileged families have a happy Thanksgiving!
See you tonight!

Kathleen Newbould

YD THANKSGIVING!

November 17th, 2009
Hey YDs! Don’t miss out on YDVT’s two Thanksgiving activities!
YDVT THANKSGIVING POTLUCK! YUM!
All are welcome!
Tuesday at 7:30 in Squires Cardinal Room (1st floor right behind Booth A– go down hallway on either side)

**We do encourage everyone to bring a dish to share BUT if you don’t have time to bake or hit up Kroger, please come anyway! We will have plenty of food to share!**
Signed up so far to bring food:
Sarah: Biscuits 
Tori & Marisa: Mashed potatoes
Gabi: Cranberry sauce
Emily: Cran-apple crisp & asparagus
Katie: Apple cider
Jake: Stuffing
Kathleen: Pie & green beans
YDVT: Chicken, soda, plates, napkins, cutlery

And don’t forget about the…
Thanksgiving Food Basket for BHS
so that others may have a happy Thanksgiving too
WE STILL NEED:

- Tea bags (1 box of family sized bags)
- Hot chocolate mix (1 box)
- Bag of sugar (small bag)
- Bag of self-rising flour (small bag)

- Yams or sweet potatoes (2 cans)
- Biscuit or cornbread mix (2 packages)
**PLEASE EMAIL ME TO SIGN UP TO BRING ONE OR MORE OF THESE ITEMS TO THIS WEEK’S MEETING.**
WE’VE GOT:
- Green beans or peas (2 cans) GABI
- Corn (2 cans) SARAH
- Gravy mix (1 packet) SARAH
- Cranberry sauce (2 cans) EMILY
- Soup (2 cans of cream of mushroom, 1 can of chicken or beef broth) EMILY
- Stuffing mix (2 boxes) JAKE
- Instant mashed potatoes (1 box) KATIE
- Rice (1 bag)  TORI
- Pie crust mix (1 package) MARISA
- Pie filling (1 can) MARISA
See you tomorrow night for the potluck then the meeting at 9 in Brush Mountain A!
Kathleen Newbould

Environmental News!

November 16th, 2009
Hey YDs!
These are some interesting environmental news articles.

How will Clean Energy Legislation Affect Energy Prices? <http://www.ennmagazine.com/12all/lt/t_go.php?i=1775&e=MTY5ODAw&l=-htt…>

Rare Species Discovery Honors Wildlife Campaigner Steve Irwin <
http://www.ennmagazine.com/12all/lt/t_go.php?i=1775&e=MTY5ODAw&l=-htt…>

eBay Builds State-of-the-art Green Data Center in Utah<
http://www.ennmagazine.com/12all/lt/t_go.php?i=1775&e=MTY5ODAw&l=-htt…>

Biggest Obstacle to a Climate-Change Bill is America’s Agriculture<
http://www.ennmagazine.com/12all/lt/t_go.php?i=1775&e=MTY5ODAw&l=-htt…>

Electric Cars Face Obstacles to Consumer Acceptance<
http://www.ennmagazine.com/12all/lt/t_go.php?i=1775&e=MTY5ODAw&l=-htt…>

Carbon Permit Allocation Debated in US Senate<
http://www.ennmagazine.com/12all/lt/t_go.php?i=1775&e=MTY5ODAw&l=-htt…>

Greenland Ice is Melting – Faster and Faster!<
http://www.ennmagazine.com/12all/lt/t_go.php?i=1775&e=MTY5ODAw&l=-htt…>

Denmark Invites 191 Leaders to U.N. Climate Summit <
http://www.ennmagazine.com/12all/lt/t_go.php?i=1775&e=MTY5ODAw&l=-htt…>

Making the Case for On Farm Anaerobic Digesters<
http://www.ennmagazine.com/12all/lt/t_go.php?i=1775&e=MTY5ODAw&l=-htt…>

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Marisa Maldonado