HELP LEFTPEOPLEFINISHFIRST GO TO DC!

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

Fellow DUers,

Some of you might know that during the summer I was accepted to the National Youth Leadership Conference in Washington,DC. This conference is a 6 day long government and politics simulation. In addition to attending press conferences, sightseeing, and other trips, we get to simulate Congress and the President in situations. It is really a unique opportunity for me, because I am so interested in politics. My mom has told me this is going to be a real strain on the financial situation, because it's almost 2000 dollars + expenses. Both of my parents are teachers, so we're not rich. I told her I would try and raise some money to pay her back, and that's where I could use your help.

If you would like to help me out a little, I have set up a page at http://www.maggister.com/washingtonsupport.htm . Here, you can access my webstores, where I can receive one dollar profit from each of the items. I have also set up a PayPal donation link, which you can use if the items do not interest you. I'm asking you DUers as my friends, to help me out a little bit. Please do not feel guilty if you can't do anything right now, I realize a lot of people are really strapped for cash around here (especially with Bush in office ;)). I hope you can do something to help me. Keep this thread kicked up for me, please.

Once again,
Click Here to Support LPFF

:loveya:,
Maggie aka LeftPeopleFinishFirst

ps- To find out more about the conference, visit www.cylc.org/nylc

[JohnKleeb]

1. I would love to help you out maggie but my parents are gonna be poed

when they found out I used the pay pal account on something that really isnt that important, that is the items. Now if I had my own credit card I would do it in a second. How did you get all those products? like how do you have so much in stock I kinda understand. I am not sure. Good luok in going to DC. btw like the site, I wish I could have a site period but I wouldnt manage it well.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

2. Well

It is this cool site that prints items for you called cafepress. All I have to do is make the images, they print and ship them. For free, it's kinda cool. I make a dollar off each item (the rest they keep)

[JohnKleeb]

4. thats neat

[jus_the_facts]

3. sorry Maggie....I don't even own a credit card....

.....hope others here can help ya out...would if I could but can't so I ain't...that's supposed to be funny ha ha...not funny smartass!! :D

Good Luck....sounds like an awesome opportunity...and you'd prolly get to see Zack while you're there too huh...an added bonus indeed...hope it works out girlie!! :pals:

[JohnKleeb]

5. or me but I dont live in DC

but lol why would you wanna meet this loser :)
Yeah you would have a great chance to see Zack.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

6. It's alright Amber

I know people won't be able to, thanks for the thought though. :)

[jus_the_facts]

36. a shame it has to cost so damn much....should be an opportunity for any...

.....and all students to be able to experience...all expences PAID....yet another reminder that MORE funding is needed for education...and a program like this should be a mandatory trip to expose our youth to the importance of government and why it's THE single most valuable possession we the people have...and how nothing else matters more in their lives.......ahhhh...they say I'm a dreeeeamer....but I'm not the only one ;-)

[seventhson]

7. Please support this effort folks!!!

Having worked on the Hill (I was a legislative aid in a Congressional Office - a democratic congressman from California) when I was a law student in D.c. -- I am very familiar with this program.

It is a bit of a Con job (kinda corporate) but is ultimatley VERY educational and worthwhile. I think Clinton was in it and met JFK (that famous photo of them shaking hands) while there (but am not 100% sure).

Anyway -- Just imagine the impact of future democracy when our "left people finish first" DUer gets up in a group session and says: "If you want to know anything about democracy and the free expression of ideas you all need to check out a very progressive website called democraic underground and you need to make your voices heard in one of the most visible political websites in the world." And "Write this DOWN: Democraticunderground.com. You CAN make a difference and be heard by THOUSANDS of people EVERY DAY"

Anyway. PLEASE try to support this young woman.

LPFF: we need more info: WHEN does this event happen? How much money do you need and for what purposes? Let us see what the budget breakdown is: how much is tuition? travel? How will you go? Does the tuition include hotel and travel or do you have to stay in THEIR hotels and with their chaperones?

Meals? Taxis? Sightseeing $$$ Metro is GREAT in DC and you SHOULD see the Smithsonian, the National Zoo, the lincoln death bed (across from the Ford theater near the Washington Mall JFK/RFK's tombs at Arlington cemetary and I recommend the Botanical garden a few blocks from the Capitol BLDG right on the Mall as well as the Vietnam Wall and Lincoln Memorial right next to it. ALL of these are within walking distance of the metro and can be done in short bursts for a few hours except JFK/RFK's tomb which is in Arlington and is a halfhour ride on the metro but VERY moving for progressives and a MUST see (the memorial is very impressive with speech excerpts that will blow you away) .


I plan to donate a few bucks if you put your "budget" up here and what you need (and what you can put in yourself).

This is a good DU investment -- especially if LPFF speaks out and promotes DU at one of the events where people speak out on their own backgrounds. This is OUR future too.

Anyway -

[seventhson]

8. My advice: just send her the money directly - don't spend $$$ so she gets

only a buck each.

If each of us sends $5 or $10 or $20 it will only take a hundred or so of us to pay her way:

The first DU scholarship fund.

I will pledge $10 if you post your budget and explain the timetable as well as your precise needs from spending $$$ to detailed expense list.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

12. FOLLOW UP

FOLLOW UP:
I will be attending November 11th-November 16th. The budget WITHOUT airfare is $1,200. Plane tickets are around $300 dollars round trip. Lunch is around 7-11 dollars for each of the 6 days. Total expenses, including all this is about $1,600. The trouble is that I have around $200, that's it. As for promoting DU, yes! I will wear my DU shirt (once I finally order one) and tell people about it, definitely. :)

Schedule:
Day 1: Welcome To Our Nation's Capital

NYLC Registration
Simulations Briefing
College Enrollment Seminar
Orientation Session
A Call to Leadership: Keynote Address
Leadership Group Meetings: Leadership Activity
Mix and Mingle Social
Day 2: The International Community

"If I Were President” Simulation
Diplomacy at Work: Embassy Visits
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
Cameroon
Nigeria
Chile
Lunch at Union Station
Tour of Nation's Memorials
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Leadership Group Meetings: Capitol Hill Preparation
Leadership Skills in Action: Elective Workshops
State Delegate Mixer
T-Shirt Social

Day 3: Capitol Hill: An Inside Look

A Briefing from the Legislative Branch
Tour of Capitol Hill with Faculty Advisor
Congressional Appointments and Self Selected Tours
The Capitol
Supreme Court
Library of Congress
Sewall-Belmont House
Folger Shakespeare Library
“Testing the Constitution” Simulation
Leadership Group Meetings: Model Congress Preparation
Capital Steps Theatre Group

Day 4: The Executive Branch and Media

Breakfast at the National Press Club
Headlines and Deadlines: Meet the Press
A Briefing from the Executive Branch
A Visit to Arlington National Cemetary
Kennedy Gravesites and the Eternal Flame
Model Congress Committee Hearings
Model Congress Lobbying Period
Model Congress Leadership Briefings
Model Congress General Session Preparation
Day 5: Model Congress

White House Photo Opportunity
Model Congress Convenes
Visit to the Smithsonian Museums
Visit to Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Farewell Dinner Dance
Day 6: Accepting the Challenge of Leadership

Leadership Group Meetings: Final Leadership Discussion
Commencement Address
Departure


****
Overview of program:

In keeping with NYLC’s theme - The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders of Today - the program uses the resources of Washington, D.C. to give students a greater understanding of their roles in our democracy and the responsibilities of leadership. As part of the conference curriculum, students work through role-playing exercises involving an international crisis, a session of Congress and a Supreme Court case. The conference challenges participants to assess problems, contribute to group discussions and assume roles in various situations. Through these hands-on experiences, students develop important leadership skills by learning to evaluate critical information, form and advocate positions and make decisions.

NYLC scholars also meet the men and women who shape our laws and policies. Students gain insiders’ perspectives when discussing key issues with Cabinet secretaries, members of Congress, diplomats, lobbyists, journalists and academicians. Interaction with accomplished leaders gives students direct experience and guidance that cannot be found in textbooks.

Past Speakers

Note: Listed are speakers' titles at the time they addressed the Conference.

William Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States

Norman Mineta, Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation

Christie Whitman, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency

Claude Allen, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Asa Hutchinson, Administrator, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

Andrew Card, Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation

Janet Reno, U.S. Attorney General

Richard Riley, Secretary, U.S. Department of Education

Donna Shalala, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Eric Holder, Jr., Deputy Attorney General, Department of Justice

Louis Freeh, Director, U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation

General Barry McCaffrey, Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy

Joe Lockhart, White House Press Secretary and Assistant to the President

William J. Crowe, Jr., U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain

Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

John Menzies, Former Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, U.S. Department of State

Mark Schneider, Director, United States Peace Corps

Tillie Fowler, U.S. Representative and Member, Executive Committee, Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues

Harold Ford, Jr., U.S. Representative, Member, House Education and Work Force Committee

Adam Putnam, U.S. Representative, youngest Member of the 107th Congress

Jesse Jackson, President, National Rainbow Coalition

Carol Bellamy, Executive Director, United Nations International Children's Fund (UNICEF)

Carolyn McCarthy, U.S. Representative

Wendy Kopp, Founder, Teach for America

Eleanor Clift, Washington Correspondent, Newsweek

Bill Plante, White House Correspondent, CBS News

Helen Thomas, White House Correspondent, UPI

Karen Tumulty, National Political Correspondent, Time

Robert Franken, Capitol Hill Correspondent, CNN

Tom Scott, Co-Founder, Nantucket Nectars

Neil Willenson, Founder, Camp Heartland

Juan Williams, Host, Talk of the Nation, NPR

Jonathan Karl, CNN

Tom Dolan, Olympic Gold Medalist, Sydney 2000

Daniel S. Goldin, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

[zizzer]

58. Farewell Dinner Dance

Sooooo... Who's the lucky DUer that your gonna take?

Enquiring minds want to know.

Zizzer

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

59. Well if any of you people live in DC

Maybe I'll consider it. But there's no DC people here... nah... ;)

[zizzer]

60. I don't live in DC

but I do work there. Right on The Mall.

I'd love to say I'd take you but I'm afraid of being arrested. :)

That said, let us know, if you can, about when/where you will be for lunch some day and I bet a bunch of us DC denizens would love to take you to lunch.

Let us know.

I wish I could kick down some loot for ya, but as of tomorow I'm late on my rent. :(

Zizzer

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

61. Sure

there are a couple DC DUers I might let know about where I am, anyway.

[JanMichael]

9. I just sent you a couple of bucks.

Knock em' dead in DC!

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

14. Thanks

:) I really appreciate that!

[JanMichael]

25. You're very welcome.

It wasn't much but I hope it helps you get there.

[leftist_rebel1569]

10. Damn...

no credit card or anything. I guess I now have a better reason than ever to make up a fake second identity, infiltrate the state archives and place my identity, and apply for as many credit cards as possible...:)

but believe me, if I could, i'd give you all i got right now which is roughly around $100....

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

17. It's ok!

:) Thanks for the thought.

[northofdenali]

11. The more we support our young people, the more chance

we have of making a difference in this world. The apathy is what's killing us.

LPFF, you've got my support and a PayPal donation. Best of luck, and post frequently about this so those of us who haven't seen this first post will have a chance to show DU power!

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

16. thanks

:) I will be sure to kick this up a few times, anyway!

[JohnKleeb]

13. Man maggie you are so smart

How did you get invited to this again? I remember you telling me about it but I forgot how. Nonetheless you should be proud.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

15. I was recommended

by my guidance counselor by way of my global studies teacher, I'm fairly sure.

[JohnKleeb]

18. Congrads again and check your pms

Thats something to be proud of. Have fun in DC and dont let the fact that youre near the evil one scare you, and although you may get tempted to do so dont heckle the republicans, wait a sec I mean yes heckle them. I am kidding, dont do that.

[Sal316]

19. Do us proud Maggie!

Not as if you haven't already, though.

I just squeezed the Visa to chip in. It sounds like it's going to be an experience of a lifetime and I'm more than happy to help in whatever way I can.

Peace!
Christian

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

20. Thanks :)

I will be sure to make sure to tell everyone about it afterward!

Maggie

[madfloridian]

21. Done for a great cause.

We had a family member attend such events,and they are very worthwhile. Great on a college resume. Not much but a little from a lot adds up.

Best to you.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

22. Thank you so much

I really really appreciate everyone's support for this. :)

Maggie

[madfloridian]

23. You are welcome .

We need our younger ones.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

24. IF YOU DO NOT WANT THEM TO TAKE A CUT IN PAY

PM me, and we'll find a way around it. :)

[seventhson]

26. Kick in for LPFF!!!

Keep kicking this a few times a day folks until she reaches her goal.

Maggie - is there a "fee" for the conference and can you get "scholarships" from them? Have you tried local businesses or even your Congressional offices to seek "sponsors" who will donate?

The cost for foos can be significantly reduced if you eat cheap, buy grocery food and the Capitol cafeterias are pretty cheap too (I used to eat at the library of Congress cafeteria which is very reasonable - the hotel and local restaruants cater to businesses and charge a heap.

I have to put money in my account to cover a "withdrawal" when I get paid. But I think if we all giove a few bucks it will really help (and we want a full daily blog)

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

29. The fee for the conference

Is the 1200 dollars, but that includes lodging as well as all museum and tourist kind of fees, food for breakfast and dinner, and admission to other places, not just the conference.

On the information sheet they said find your own lunch, and it would be around 7-11 dollars. Some days I might not even eat lunch, I don't get that hungry. I'm sure it won't be a problem. :shrug:


Additionally,
Before I verify everyone's donations (I've gotten quite a few) I need to verify my account with my bank account number (eh, i'm not too keen on this but I suppose it's OK and Mom said it was) for my savings account. So don't worry if your credit cards or PayPal accounts haven't been charged yet, I am working on it. :)

[Fixated]

27. ....

I'm going to the Defense Intelligence and Diplomacy one from the 14-19 of October. I'll tell you how it is.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

28. cool

thanks

[binaryline]

30. kick!

good luck ;-)

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

31. kick

:kick:

[jus_the_facts]

32. kickin' it for ya girlie......

:kick:

[Syn_Dem]

33. I wish I could...

But I recently ordered a Howard Dean shirt from cafepress and they sent it to me a week late...so my parent wont be letting me order from there anytime soon.

Urg, I wish I could support you though...*sigh* oh well. I wish you the best of luck!

[seventhson]

34. There are a lot of young folks on this board, huh

I am unable to do a poll.

But an age range poll would really be interesting.

Seems like those who want to give LPFF $$$ are her peers.

Where are the old 60's antiwar hippes and grandfolks who could help.

Keep passing the cap for Maggie, folks, and SAY you are giving.

THANKS, LPFF, for the budget breakdown. Sounds like a decent deal.

What I did while travelling in Israel (where my tickets were paid for but only breakfast included) was I would grab a water , a juice, an apple and maybe a bagel from the breakfast Buffet (which was awesome with middle eastern yummies, olives, figs, dates, pummelo, plums jaffa oranges, etc. PLUs eastern european delicacies like fish and salmon, lox, ) Anyway, fill your knapsack and save lots of money and treat yourself when you want to with the $$ you save.


WHERE ARE THE GROWNUPS WHO CAN SPARE A FEW BUCKS???

and would anybody consider doing an age poll for me? I am amazed at how many young folks are here. I'd love to know our demographic on age

[leftist_rebel1569]

35. there's actually been a few of those polls done

if you give me a minute, i can find a link...

Edit: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=218218

[JanMichael]

37. Hey! This 35 year old already tossed in a couple of dollars!

The X'ers are doing fine!

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

38. Yeah

This hasn't been working as well as I thought it might :(

[JanMichael]

39. Do you have a running total that you can share?

Also you might start a new thread with that info?

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

52. the total now

is $120.

[JanMichael]

55. Ouch. I would've expected more.

This Lefty ought not be 25% of the total, it looks bad for Socialists to be tossing money around.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

56. I was thinking that

You were more than generous, so I just thought more people would be willing to help. If I can get at least 300 to cover the plane tickets that would be nice. Thanks again for your help. :)

[madfloridian]

45. I am not exactly Maggie's peer.....I donated.

:hi:

[JohnKleeb]

46. yeah and lol I was your son on the DU soap

lol I remember that and what ever happened. Lefty and Maggie got to have all the fun, :cry:.

[northofdenali]

78. Hey, seventhson, this old 60's antiwar hippie and

grandmom of 3 kicked in, and now I'm kicking this up :kick: !!! :*

[redwitch]

40. hey LPFF

just made a paypal donation to your account. the stuff on the site was cool, but I would rather you have the cash than me have another shirt. good luck, the trip should be very interesting, learn lots, have fun !- redwitch

[Droopy]

41. Kick

I hope you are getting lots of donations!

[myomy]

42. Just sent you a few ÒPayPal bucksÓ.

Have a great time.

[myomy]

43. Ripe for a kick

.

[leftist_rebel1569]

44. kick for the night crowd

:kick:

[leftist_rebel1569]

47. one last kick...

:kick:

[northofdenali]

48. kick for DC and LPFF

:kick:

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

51. thanks for keeping this up

nt

[ornotna]

49. Good luck Maggie

Paypal moola on the way.

[foxy]

50. kick

[Throckmorton]

53. Get a real Job you Hippie!!!!

N/T

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

54. haha!

:D Job? School is pretty much full time, Throck. :)

[indigo32]

57. I pitched in

have fun

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

66. Thank you!

:)

[VOX]

62. Just put some cash in the kitty for you, Maggie...

Let us know how it's going, and how far you are from your $ goal.

You're extraordinarily bright and gifted -- it's great to see you so involved.

Take care -- :hi:

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

65. Wow thanks.

:) that's nice of you to say!

[Don_G]

63. I Mailed You A Check Today

I'm going to Chicago for at least a few days (to help out a fellow DUer among other things) and I'll try to kick in some more later.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

64. Thanks!

:)

[Don_G]

69. You're In A Position

Where you can make a difference and all I can do is kick in a buck or two here and there.

Let us know how much we've helped through a PM. I'll help as much as I can....

:thumbsup:

[Sequoia]

67. See if your local tv station

or newspaper can get the word out. One young man did it here in N. Cal. Plus, there are many non-profit groups in your area, like maybe the VFW who might want to sponsor you.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

70. good idea!

:)

[Syn_Dem]

68. Heres another kick for ya

:kick:

[stilpist]

71. Hope you have a great time in D.C.

I'm sure you'll do yourself (and D.U.) proud. I added a bit to your PayPal account. Glad I can help out.

- stil

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

72. thank you so much

:)

[myomy]

73. Another kick.

.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

74. thanks for the kick up

:kick:

[JanMichael]

75. another kick

:kick:

[zizzer]

76. I will not allow the posability

of taking this young woman to lunch pass me by.

Kicking this to help her on her way.

Zizzer

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

77. kick

:kick: