For the first time in six years the Young Democratic Socialists (YDS), the youth arm of DSA is holding its summer conference at a retreat center. This is an  important step in the YDS/DSA joint campaign to increase youth participation in DSA while building a stronger youth organization.

 

Because the future of our movement lies in recruiting a new generation, not only to our socialist vision but also to the project of building an organized socialist presence in the United States, conferences such as this one are among the most important events that we organize.  The life long bonds between comrades that are often forged at these conferences are critically important to building our organization. Of course the conference is much more than a networking  event, it sets an Activist Agenda that focuses our youth and campus activity for the coming year.

 

The downside of  retreat centers is that the cost is a significant barrier to participation. To offset that obstacle the DSA Fund has established a special scholarship fund and is accepting tax-deductible contributions to increase youth participation in this important gathering.

 

The Scholarship Fund is off to a good start, but it needs more support now in order to generate the maximum attendance as the conference opens in less than three weeks. Scholarship decisions will be made in the next three days. Your help is vital, especially as the declining economy makes it more difficult for young people to find jobs.

 

You can make a tax-deductible contribution right now to support a new generation of socialist activists. Just click on one of the amounts listed below to charge a conference scholarship for one, two or three days to your MASTERCARD or VISA.

 

Thanks very much for your support and generosity.

 

In solidarity,

 

 

Frank Llewellyn

National Director

 

P.S. To check out the conference click here.