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2009-2010 Candidacy Statement

Hi, my name is Terry Moynihan and I am running for Vice President of the Cornell Democrats. I am a math major in the College of Arts and Sciences (’11). For the past year, I have served on the executive board as director of public relations of the CU Democrats. I think I have the experience and vision to serve as an effective Vice President next year.

I’ve been very involved in the club since my freshman year, when I participated in planning a campaign trip to New Hampshire and helped plan that year’s CDNY convention at Cornell. At the end of my freshman year I was elected Director of Public Relations. Since then, I have been responsible for publicizing our events in the Daily Sun and I have worked with Cornell administration on room reservations and club registration (bureaucratic stuff).

In addition, I have extensive experience working in politics outside of Cornell. In 2006, I served as an intern for the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer Labor Party, and now-Senator Amy Klobuchar and Congressman Tim Walz. This past summer, I served as a field intern on Congressman Walz’s re-election campaign, and next summer I will be working for him as an intern in Washington DC.

Member retention has been a serious issue with our club this year. To address this concern next year, we need more involvement from our members in planning club activities. The CU Democrats Vice President traditionally works on planning a number of events, and as VP I will do everything I can involve new members and give them more of a personal commitment to the club. I also believe that expanding our issue advocacy will help us bring in new members.