10:25am (yasha): We’re here in DC on the first day of the 2008 Annual Meeting for NYRA. A few of us will be live blogging throughout the day whenever possible. After a few early technical difficulties, we’re currently listening to a presentation from the ACLU including a viewing and discussion of their DVD “Busted”. Check…
The NYRA staff has been hard at work over the last week, setting up for the 10th Anniversary Annual Meeting. Chip Sinton, with some token assistance from various other volunteers, secured in-kind donations and bulk deals from Panera Bread, The Bagel Store, and Dominoes. Alex has been hard at work on another wholly adequate Annual…
The time for NYRA’s annual meeting is rapidly approaching; it’s only a few short weeks away! Every year, NYRA members and officials gather in one place to help determine the direction of the organization over the coming year and to chart a course forward for youth rights. Plus we’ll be celebrating NYRA’s 10th Anniversary with…
It’s finally time to cast your ballot for NYRA Board of Directors. The 2008 NYRA election began on July 3, and voting will continue until the annual meeting on August 2. There are 12 strong candidates running for nine positions on the Board of Directors this year, and your vote is more important than ever…
NYRA’s famous (or infamous) annual meeting is now less than two months away. The annual meeting is an opportunity to network with other NYRA members and youth rights supporters from across the country, plot the course of the organization over the year to come, and become actively involved in the cause. Participants will see informative…
Time is running out to become a candidate for NYRA Board of Directors; the election begins next month. There are currently 12 candidates for nine available seats. All it takes to run is a paid membership to NYRA and a passionate dedication to youth rights. A seat on the Board of Directors is an excellent…
NYRA New York City’s Youth Rights Meet-Up was held on March 10, and youth and student rights activists from both the NYC metro area and across the country attended, including key figures in NYRA’s national office in Washington, DC and Brian Lombrowski of CAFETY. Thank you to all who attended; you helped make the Meet-Up…
NYRA is looking for interns to work in our national office in Washington, DC during the spring and summer. Interning at NYRA is a rewarding, fulfilling experience that provides an excellent opportunity to serve an important role in the campaign for youth rights, and to help bring about concrete change for young people. Responsibilities include…
Youth rights supporters in the NYC metro area are encouraged to attend a Meet-Up scheduled for March 10 at 5:15 PM. With many active members in the area and several up and coming chapters, New York could be a strong hub for the movement in the future. This Meet-Up will be a great chance for…
The last two months have seen an unprecedented surge in NYRA fundraising. Because of your generosity you have put NYRA on pace for a record fundraising year in 2008. NYRA participated in the Causes Giving Challenge on Facebook that began on December 14 and lasted till February 1. NYRA focused on two days, December 19…
