Finals are coming up, but the Dems aren't done yet. Congratulations to our newly-elected 2008 College Dems Executive Board – Adam Feiler, Matt Hardin, Ryan Guptill, Chris Dodge, Julie Alcarez, Caitie Boland, and Ali Rozell!

Finally, thank you all for making this such a fantastic semester for College Dems – we couldn't have done it without you. Without further ado, here's the final Dems weekly of 2007:

I.              Finals Study Break: Dems West Wing Watch – with FREE food!
        Saturday , December 8, 1 to 5 PM, Village C Alumni Lounge

II.      Congratulations to the 2008 College Dems Executive Board

III.     Apply for the 2008 Dems Appointed Board!
        Deadline: December 15
        Application – FAQ – Position Descriptions

IV.   Submit your ideas for 2008!
        E-mail ahf8@georgetown.edu with your ideas

V.          Join your dorm's College Dems Facebook group

VI.       Spring Internships and the Dems Internship Database

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I.    Finals Study Break: Dems West Wing Watch – with FREE food!
Saturday , December 8, 1 to 5 PM, Village C Alumni Lounge

This Saturday, from 1 to 5 PM in the Village C Alumni Lounge, the College Dems will be hosting our annual West Wing Watch finals study break. Come join the Dems for free food and four of the finest episodes of the best TV show ever made. Take some time off studying and stop by for a few minutes, a whole episode, or even four hours of President Jed Bartlet. We'll see you there!

II.  Congratulations to the 2008 College Dems Executive Board

Congratulations to the 2008 College Dems Executive Board, elected last Tuesday:

President – Adam Feiler, SFS '09
Vice President – Matt Hardin, COL '10
Treasurer – Ryan Guptill, COL '10
Communications Director – Chris Dodge, SFS '10
Events Director – Julie Alcarez, MSB '10
Membership Director – Caitie Boland, COL '10
Freshman Representative – Ali Rozell, SFS '11

The new board will take office on the first day of classes next semester – January 9, 2008. We wish them the best of luck, and look forward to an amazing new year for the Dems!

III.     Apply for the 2008 Dems Appointed Board!

       Deadline: December 15

       Application – FAQ – Position Descriptions

In order to get a quick start to next semester, applications are now available for the 2008 College Dems Appointed Board! If you wish to apply for an Appointed Board position, please submit your application by email to GUDemsEBoard@gmail.com by December 15, 2007. Please also sign up for an interview on the door of the Dems office at Leavey 430. All interviews will be conducted on January 12th and January 13th from 1PM-5PM. **Please note that these interviews are the first weekend after winter break.**

If you don't want to be on the Appointed Board, but still want to be involved on the Dems leadership as part of the communications staff, events team, or as a dorm captain, you need not submit an application by email until January 11. (Don't worry; we'll send out a reminder well before then.)

Confused? Have a question? Want to know more? Position descriptions for all relevant positions are on our website, as are Frequently Asked Questions about Dems Appointed Board and leadership. If you have any other questions, please feel free to e-mail GUDemsEBoard@gmail.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

We look forward to working with everyone in Dems over the next year, and highly encourage you to apply!

IV.      Submit your ideas for 2008!
E-mail ahf8@georgetown.edu with your ideas

The new Executive Board of GUCD is looking to expand the horizons of Dems and see what we can do. We want new ideas, and we want your help! If you have ideas for the Dems – anything from ways to get general members more involved to interesting speakers or events or anything else you can think of, please e-mail them to Adam Feiler at ahf8@georgetown.edu. This year will be a great one for Dems, and we want your input to make 2008 an enormous success. So please submit your ideas!

V.    Join your dorm's College Dems Facebook group

Want to get more involved in the Dems in your dorm? The Dems Dorm Captains have been hard at work setting up Facebook groups for each residence hall. Follow the links below to join:

Darnall-http://georgetown.facebook.com/n/?group.php&gid=5934256903

New South-http://www.facebook.com/n/?group.php&gid=19041373672

Harbin—http://georgetown.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6113472857

VCW-http://georgetown.facebook.com/s.php?q=Village+C+West+Y+Wing+College+Dems&init=q

SWQ-http://georgetown.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6413838601

LXR-http://georgetown.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6040604234

VCE-http://georgetown.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8178037236&ref=mf

Henle— http://georgetown.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8648956124

Copley-http://georgetown.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6395259502

Village A—http://georgetown.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6653155381

VI.    Spring Internships and the Dems Internship Database

Office of Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY)

PRESS INTERN - Northeast Democrat press office offers 2008 Winter/Spring Full-Time Press Internships in their Washington, DC office. Part-Time interns will also be considered but candidates with full-time availability will be given preference. The hours will be long but the experience is priceless. Start date: Late December or Early January through April/May. Duties include compiling press clips, organizing press conferences, conducting research studies and assisting Communications Director with day to day tasks. Candidates do not need to be from the Northeast, but an understanding of the region's geography and issues is a plus. Background in politics and press not required but candidates must have general understanding of governmental process and interest in communications. Each day is different, so flexibility and willingness to learn combined with dedication is crucial. The position is unpaid. If interested, please fax Cover letter, Resume and References to (202) 228-1218.

Sutter's Mill Fundraising & Strategy

Sutter's Mill Fundraising & Strategy, a nationally recognized Democratic campaign fund raising and consulting firm is seeking an intern. Sutter's Mill provides an excellent work and learning environment for people interested in the fields of government, campaign finance, and Political Action Committee fund raising.

Interns for Sutter's Mill have the opportunity to see first hand how campaign fund raising and consulting work from an inside prospective. Interns will have the chance to work with members of Congress as well as our veteran fund raisers and consultants. The duties of the intern include, but are not limited to, updating Political Action Committee data, making "hill runs" to client's offices, assisting with the planning and implementation of fund raising events, and general support work for Sutter's Mill Partners and Political Associate.

Sutter's Mill interns will enjoy a transportation stipend as well as a flexible work schedule that accommodates your class schedule.

Please mail or email resume and cover letter to:

David S. Bloom
Political Associate
Sutter's Mill Fundraising & Strategy
499 South Capitol Street, SW, Suite 404
SMjobopp@gmail.com

The Dems Internship Database

Most of our Dems internships are also available in our online Internship Database.

 To access the database: 

    1)     Go to our website, http://democrats.georgetown.edu
2)     Click "internship database" on the navigation panel on the lefthand side (or just click here)
3)     Enter your Georgetown NetID and Password
4)     You're in!

Note that the internship database is available to paid members only. If you think you've paid and can't access the internship database, e-mail Caitie Boland, our Membership Director, at csb43@georgetown.edu and we'll figure it out.

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Many thanks to all of you for making this an absolutely amazing year – it's been a wonderful ride. We hope you'll join us again in 2008 as we, at long last, put a Democrat back in the White House. Good luck on finals, and have a fantastic new year!

- The 2007 College Dems Executive Board: Or Skolnik, Jenna Lowenstein, Lauryn Bruck, Rachel Cohen, Adam Feiler, Caitie Boland, Ali Rozell, and Matt Hardin

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