The YDs had an excellent 2008 convention March 27th through the 29th in Vancouver, hosted by our friends in the Clark County Young Democrats chapter. We heard from U.S. Rep. Brian Baird, and from the Young Democrats of America president David Hardt, among other elected and party officials.

In addition to caucus meetings, seminars and creating our 2008 platform (done in a record three hours) we held elections for the YDWA board. Congratulations to all of our new and returning officers! Their contact information can be found at www.ydwa.org/contact.

Also, congratulations to our award winners!
Man of the Year
Chiho Lai and Forrest Smith

Woman of the Year
KD Chapman

Rookie of the Year
Robin Ledbetter

County Chapter of the Year
Clark County

College Chapter of the Year
University of Washington

Half Lifetime Achievement Award
Aaron Belenky

Honorary Young Democrat
Pat Notter

Thank you to everyone who came out and especially to those who helped. We're all looking forward for an equally exciting and eventful convention next year!