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College Democrats is not for those that just want to sit on their…well, you know. We enjoy being a politically active student organization. Besides our regular club meetings, we provide many events and opportunities for both our members and non-members to become active and informed in government and politics. Highlights of our successful 2002-03 year include:

  • Co-sponsoring a 2002 South Carolina Gubernatorial Debate on Furman's campus, including a reception honoring former Governor Jim Hodges.

  • Volunteering for all the 2002 SC Democratic candidates including former Governor Jim Hodges and US Senate candidate Alex Sanders.

  • Hosting a forum on reproductive rights during the 30th anniversary of Roe. v. Wade with Wyndi Anderson, Executive Director of the SC Advocates for Pregnant Women.

  • Guest speakers at our meetings have included Joe Erwin, candidate for chair of the SC Democratic Party; Pam Shucker, County Council candidate and Furman alum; Dr. Danielle Vinson, professor of political science; and Alex Mumford, chairman of the Greenville County Democratic Party.

  • Hosting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a lecture and reception in April.  Mr. Kennedy is a nationally-known leader on environmental issues and comes to Furman as part of the University's Earth Month celebration.

  • Coordinating a campus petition drive and lobbying County Council to help establish a Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Greenville County.

  • Weekly volunteering at the Northwest Crescent Community Center tutoring teenagers and adults.

  • Participation in the campus wide celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including a local neighborhood clean-up project.

  • Social events have included a winter holiday party, and a West Wing wathing get-together.

As you can see, College Democrats like to stay active in politics, but most of all, we love to have FUN while doing it! Join us in making this year an even bigger success!

 


On March 24, 2003 Joe Erwin came to speak about his campaign for South Carolina Democratic Party Chair.  Below are some pictures from our meeting:

For more information about Joe Eriwn and his campaign, please visit his website:  www.erwinforscdemocrats.com

 

 

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