Message from the President

The Michigan State University Democrats is an organization of students dedicated to forwarding the ideals of the Democratic Party. Our mission is to assure wider participation and effective organization in furthering the continuing growth, development, and implementation of the campus, local, county, state, and national programs and policies of the Democratic Party.

We hope to raise awareness on campus for progressive ideals through fun, fresh, and exciting new ways. We use many different techniques to achieve these goals. Through registration drives, bi-monthly meetings, fundraising events, speakers and forums, and the occasional protest, we demonstrate that we are a committed group of politically aware and politically active members of the Michigan State community.

While there are often various interests within the Democratic Party, the MSU Democrats recognize that these groups within the Democratic Party, be they environmentalists, civil rights activists, labor activists, or any other, must come together and unite behind a progressive vision of the political future.

This year promises to be a banner year for the Democrats on campus and nationally. From an East Lansing City Council race, to the Presidential caucuses, to the campaign for the presidency, the MSU Democrats will be fighting all year long to forward the ideals which define us. The Democratic issues will be addressed, discussed, and debated, both on the local and national stage. The Michigan State University Democrats will be in the heart of all of these discussions.

This year’s MSU Democrats are stronger than ever. We have a committed Executive Board, detailed organizational planning, and a clear vision of our goals. We will bring high profile speakers, as well as representatives from other progressive on-campus groups, to meetings. Throughout the year, the MSU Democrats will be hosting forums, events, and fundraisers to raise awareness on a broad scope of progressive issues.

I’d like to personally welcome each and every one of you to the organization. Whether you are new to campus, new to the Democratic Party, or a familiar face, I look forward to having you as a part of the MSU Democrats. We have high organizational aspirations and plan to make a difference in the community, but in order to do that we need an active membership. I hope to see each and every one of you at our meetings, fundraisers, and events. Let’s show the country that Michigan State University is not only green and white, but blue as well.

Democratically yours,

Scott Hendrickson
President
MSU Democrats