2025 Convention Chapter Charter

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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.

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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

Your chapter's email or your personal, so we can send a copy of your application for confirmation.
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the information in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate, complete, and submitted in good faith, and request to charter as a chapter of the Young Democrats of Arkansas.