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The Young Democrats of Arkansas is composed of local county, college, and high school chapters from across the state. To become an official part of YDAR, the Young Democrats of America, and the Democratic Party of Arkansas, clubs must be granted a charter by YDAR's State Convention. All charters not renewed by the adjournment of the State Convention are immediately terminated at that time, and club members are no longer members of YDAR.
There are a few requirements chapters must meet to gain active charter in YDAR (Bylaws § 103). They must elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer or Secretary and Treasurer in the month of March; they must hold at least four (4) regular business meetings between State Conventions; and they must maintain a current membership roster.
In accordance with YDAR Constitution § 205 and YDAR Bylaws § 105 and 202, this is the authorized chapter chartering application form. The chapter chartering deadline is seven (7) days before the State Convention (April 9).
If you have questions, please contact Convention Chair Austin Ross at (479) 263-4125, or Convention Secretary Alexandra Paulsen (870) 408-2540.
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A CHARTER FOR APPROVAL IS APRIL 24, 2025 AT 11:59PM. ANY CHAPTER NOT CHARTERED BY THIS TIME WILL NOT BE RE-CHARTERED, AND MUST WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT LPA MEETING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CHARTER.
PRE-DELEGATE REGISTRATION Charter your chapter by April 24, 2025 File to run for YDAR office by April 24, 2025 Submit a platform plank, resolutions, bylaw/rules or resolution by April 24, 2025 If you have questions about this form, please email: micah@ydarkansas.org
Please include the full URL for Facebook and username for other services that your chapter uses
High school and college chapters usually have advisors, as mandated by their school. Please enter as much contact information as you have for your advisor below.
Please include information for officers ELECTED FOR THE 2025-2026 TERM. Do not include 2024-2025 officers. YDAR Bylaws 103 states that elections must take place by the end of March.
***If your chapter has not yet elected officers for 2025-2026, do not complete this form until that time***
YDAR, and all members and units thereof, shall admit members without regard to any actual or perceived personal characteristic - including without limitation but not limited to religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation - to all the rights, privileges, programs, and other activities generally accorded or made available to members of this organization.
