FCyd Executive Committee

Paul Filippelli,
President (term ending 08/2011)

Paul Filippelli is the President of FCyd. In May of 2009 Paul graduated in the top-ten of his class at Pickerington North High School.  He is now a first-year student at The Ohio State University, majoring in Political Science.

 

 

Ami Williams,
Treasurer (term ends 08/2010)

Ami Williams is the Treasurer of FCyd and is the president of the Fairfield County Democratic Club. In August of 2008, Ami secured a lease for the office space now known as the Fairfield County Young Democrats Headquarters located at 118 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio. FCyd maintains the only Democratic Headquarters in Fairfield and is the only chapter of Ohio Young Democrats to do so during the 2008 election cycle.  She is a 2006 graduate of Ohio University, earning a B.A. in Political Science. Ami chairs the Finance Committee for FCyd and is working on the 2009 budget and fundraising efforts for local elections in November 2009.

 

 

Adam Schneider,
Vice-President (term ends 08/2010)

Adam Schneider is the Vice-President of FCyd and represents precinct Lan6-D on the Fairfield County Democratic Central Committee. Adam is a 2009 graduate of Lancaster High School and currently attends Capital University, majoring in Political Science. He is founder of the Lancaster High School Young Democrats Club. Adam is also active in Boy Scouts of America, and he earned the distinction of Eagle Scout in 2007. Adam is running for a seat on the Lancaster City Board of Education. To learn more about Adam, click here.

 

 

 

FCyd Liaisons
FCyd is a youth-oriented organization, and therefore needs the participation of young people in our programs. We want to support, encourage, and coordinate with progressive youths across Fairfield County. We are currently seeking individuals from the following local high schools to participate in our high school liaison program.

Amanda-Clearcreek High School

Berne Union High School

Bloom-Carroll High School

Fairfield Union High School

Lancaster High School

Liberty Union High School

Millersport High School

Ohio University-Lancaster

Pickerington Central High School

Pickerington North High School


FCyd Internships
Our organization offers several internship opportunities throughout the course of the year. If you are in high school or college, we will work with you to identify your interests and create an internship to accommodate your goals and schedule. Below are a few of our current internships.

Executive Assistant

Bruce McAtee for Lancaster Ward 3 City Council
Chris Brobeck

Deputy Treasurer

FCyd Committees
Please visit the "Contact Us" and let us know what committee you would like to be a part of. You may also get involved by attending one of our quarterly meetings or politcal events held throughout the year.

Membership

Communications

Finance

Fundraising & Events

Campaigns & Elections

Headquarters

Democratic Business Alliance

CONSTITUTION

FAIRFIELD COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS

 

 

ARTICLE I
NAME

Section 1.  The name of this organization shall be the Fairfield County Young Democrats. 

ARTICLE II
PURPOSE

Section 1.  We, the young adults of Fairfield County in the state of Ohio of the United States of America, join together to form the Fairfield County Young Democrats, in order to introduce, develop, and inculcate in young people an active interest in governmental affairs and the electoral process in local, state, and national levels of the United States of America.  This organization shall foster and promote the philosophy, principles, and goals of the Democratic Party; develop leadership skills in our members; involve ourselves in programs to improve voter education and participation; contribute to the well-being of the community at large; and provide for all citizens through its administration the highest degree of justice and social welfare. 

ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP

Section 1.  Any individual, regardless of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin, who professes and demonstrates allegiance to the philosophy, principles, and goals of the Democratic Party, shall be eligible to become a member of the Fairfield County Young Democrats.

Section 2.  There shall be two (2) classes of membership in this organization:

A)  Regular Member– Any person age eighteen (18) or over and has not reached their thirty-sixth birthday at the beginning of the fiscal year; meet the basic requirements of the Constitution; a Regular member may participate in all aspects of the organization upon receipt of the prescribed application and dues.

B)  Supporting Member– Any person who has reached or passed their thirty-sixth (36) birthday of the beginning of the fiscal year; meet the basic requirements as set forth in the Constitution; a Supporting Member may participate in all aspects of the organization upon receipt of the prescribed application and dues with exception to voting, holding elected office, or serving as committee chairs.

B)  Associate Member- Any person who is not registered or eligible to vote in the State of Ohio or the United States; any person registered to vote outside the boundaries of Fairfield County; an Associate Member may participate in all aspects of the organization upon receipt of the prescribed application and dues with the exception of voting, holding elected office, or serving as committee chairs.

ARTICLE IV
VOTING

Section 1.  For all votes each individual member shall have one vote.

Section 2.  There shall be no votes by proxy.

Section 3.  For all votes all members of the Executive Committee shall have one vote.

ARTICLE V
OFFICERS

Section 1.  The elected officers of this organization shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Section 2. The President of this organization shall appoint all appointed officers.

Section 3.  The Executive Committee of this organization shall be composed of all elected officers as voting members of the Executive Committee.  Non-voting members of the Executive Committee shall include all appointed officers.

Section 4.  The terms of office for all elected officers shall be two (2) years. An officer of this organization shall not hold two (2) or more offices at the same time. The offices of President and Secretary shall be voted upon every odd year. The offices of Vice President and Treasurer shall be voted upon every even year.

Section 5.  Any regular member who has not attained his or her thirty-fourth (34th) birthday shall be eligible to become a candidate for an elected office.

Section 6.  The election of officers shall be held at the Annual Meeting. 

Section 7.  The duties of the elected officers shall be as follows:

A) President – The president shall direct and be responsible for the programs and development of this organization; shall be the presiding officer at all meetings; shall propose the annual budget; and shall chair this organization's Executive Committee.

B) Vice President – The Vice President shall perform the duties and responsibilities of the President in his or her absence or incapacity and shall perform such other duties as assigned by the President or the Bylaws of this organization.

C) Secretary – The Secretary shall maintain a list of all officers, committee chairpersons, and members of committees; shall notify members of meetings; shall conduct correspondence as directed by the President and shall read important correspondence or a summary of it at the meetings. The Secretary shall take and keep minutes of the meetings of this organization; shall take roll calls and mark the absence of officers at meetings in the minutes; shall read minutes of previous meetings; shall take charge of all documents belonging to the organization when requested.

E) Treasurer – The Treasurer shall receive and deposit all money received by the organization; shall maintain records of all funds; and shall pay by check, whenever feasible. All checks written by this organization shall bear the signature of both the President and Treasurer.  The Treasurer shall deposit all money in federally chartered banking institution; shall pay bills submitted by officers and members only when the President authorizes and when receipts for such expenditures are submitted; shall give a statement of finances at every meeting of the Executive Committee; and shall give a complete financial report at the Summer Meeting. 

Section 8.  The duties of the appointed officers are as follows:

A) Immediate Past President - The Immediate Past President shall assist the President and Executive Committee as directed by the President, shall assist the standing committees, and shall perform any other duties as provided in the Bylaws of this organization.

Section 9.  In the event that the President of this organization is permanently unable to perform his or her duties as determined by a vote of three-fourths of the Executive Committee, the First Vice President shall become this organization's President.  The new President shall then appoint a regular member to fulfill the duties of the First Vice President for the remainder of the unexpired term, with the approval of a simple majority of the Executive Committee.

Section 10.  In the event an officer, other than the President, is permanently unable to perform his or her duties, or a vacancy exists on the Executive Committee, the President shall appoint a regular member to fulfill the duties for the remainder of the unexpired term, with approval of a simple majority of the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS

Section 1.  The President shall call at least three (3) regular meetings of this organization's Executive Committee each year to be held at a time and place approved by a simple majority of the Executive Committee.

Section 2. The President shall call one (1) annual meeting per year that shall be known as this organization's Annual Meeting.  Time and place shall approved by a simple majority of the Executive Committee. 

Section 3.  In order for a regular meeting to occur, there shall be a majority of the elected officers and at least fifty percent (50%) of the presidents, or designee as provided by the Bylaws, of chartered chapters present, and this number shall constitute a quorum.

Section 4.  Notice of all regular meetings shall be sent by U.S. mail, electronic mail, or any other means provided for in the Bylaws of this organization at least seven (7) days prior to any regular meeting.

Section 5.  Special meetings of this organization may be called if at least three (3) officers have expressed good cause for such a meeting.  Notice of such a meeting shall be sent by U.S. mail, electronic mail, or any other means provided for in the Bylaws of this organization ten (10) days prior to the special meeting.  Those officers requesting a special meeting shall state the need for such a meeting and sign this notice. 

ARTICLE VII
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Section 1. The rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order Revised shall govern all meetings to the extent that they are not inconsistent with this Constitution or the Bylaws of this organization.

ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENTS

Section 1.  Amendments to this Constitution may be submitted at any regular meeting and must be presented in writing to the Secretary.

ARTICLE IX
COMMITTEES

Section 1. Standing Committees- The President shall possess the power to appoint a Regular Member to serve as chairperson when a chair is not designated. An appointed Standing Committee Chairperson shall hold a term of one (1) year.

A) Membership Committee- Oversees recruitment of members, responsible for maintaining an accurate roster of members and report appropriate information to FCyd Secretary, welcomes new members with follow-up letter/phone call/e-mail, tracks age and birthdays of members, and ensures all members are registered to vote in the State of Ohio, supports FCyd Liaisons with recruiting members and encourages dual membership in both FCyd and Liaison organization.

B) Communications and Publicity Committee- Provides press releases for upcoming events, makes recommendations and places, upon approval of members, ads in local publications and other media outlets, drafts letters to the editor on behalf of the group and candidates, helps provide content (write-ups and photos) for the FCyd website.

C) Finance Committee- Creates the yearly budget, coordinates with other committees to submit a budget for general approval. The Treasurer shall be chair of the committee.

D) Fundraising and Events Committee- Coordinates fundraising events or projects, plans and staffs at least one events per year (i.e. dinner/banquet), and coordinates with Finance Committee to set yearly fundraising goals.

 E) Campaigns and Elections Committee- Assists the candidates for office and acts as liaison to FCyd on candidates’ behalf, coordinates and recruits volunteers for campaigns and poll workers, oversees the endorsement process, recruits candidates for office (including Democratic Central Committee), and works with Ohio Young Democrats on the “RUN20__ programs.

F) Headquarters Committee- oversees the maintenance and staffing of the headquarters, and maintains headquarters’ events scheduling.

Section 1. Select Committees- The President shall possess the power to appoint an Associate, Regular, or Supporting Member to serve as chairperson when a chair is not designated. An appointed Select Committee Chairperson shall hold a term of one (1) year.

A) Democratic Business Alliance (DBA)- Shall be a dynamic outreach program which allies business professionals and the general public for the Democratic purpose.

1.       The Democratic Business Alliance (DBA) shall be governed by the Fairfield County Young Democrats (FCyd) and its Executive Committee.

2.       The President of FCyd possesses the power to appoint a board consisting of four (4) trustees to oversee DBA initiatives. A trustee may be an Associate, Regular, or Supporting member.

3.       Each trustee holds a term of one (1) year.

4.       Any Associate, Regular or Supporting Member of FCyd shall qualify for membership in DBA.

5.       DBA and its board shall develop its own bylaws so long as no bylaw(s) conflict with any charter or the Constitution of FCyd.

 

ARTICLE X
ELECTIONS

Section 1.  Elections of officers will be held at the Annual Meeting of each year. All terms are for two (2) years with no officer serving more than three consecutive terms. Offices take effect within two (2) weeks following the Annual Meeting.

Section 2. The order of elections will be as follows: President and Secretary (in odd years) and Treasurer and Vice-President (in even years). 

Section 3. Election Process:

A) Nominations: Any Regular Member may be nominated from the floor by another Regular Member. If the nominated member is not present, he or she shall have five (5) days to accept the nomination in writing to the presiding officer of the Annual Meeting. No one person may seek or hold more than one (1) office per election. If said person is nominated for more than one position, the person must choose the office in which he or she wishes to run. The nomination process shall occur at a regular or special meeting to be held no later than one month prior to the Annual meeting. Notices shall be sent to all members in good standing.

B) Election: A Regular Member must be present at the meeting to cast his or her vote. The candidates will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak in the beginning of the meeting before casting votes. Votes shall be by paper ballot and the presiding officer shall appoint two (2) tellers to count all secret ballots cast. Each candidate shall be permitted one (1) observer. Results shall be announced at the Annual Meeting.

ARTICLE IX
HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE LIAISON PROGRAM

Section 1: FCyd hereby establishes a Liaison system to facilitate communication between and among like-minded/similar Young Dems groups with area county schools and colleges.

 

A) Responsibilities of FCyd to Liaison groups- Provide assistance in organizing YD groups at area schools and with recruitment of members, speak at select meetings, help with issues where schools are discriminating against the organizing and formation of a Young Dems group.

 

B) Responsibilities of Liaisons to FCyd- Attend FCyd meetings and  provides updates on group activities, encourages its members to join FCyd, coordinates efforts in campaigning and other projects, joins online sites such as Facebook or MySpace groups to facilitate communication.

 

Section 2: If so desired, the President of a high school or college Young Dems group automatically becomes a Liaison to FCyd. Otherwise, the President of FCyd reserves the power to appoint any member of such group as a Liaison to FCyd. 

 

 

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Established March 28, 2008

Amended September 6, 2008

Amended March 22, 2009