Young Democratic Socialists of America

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):

YDSA

Purpose:

The Young Democratic Socialist of America is the campus-oriented section of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the largest socialist organization in the United States. TAMU YDSA is one of hundreds of chapters across that country; we are focused on helping build a socialist movement within Bryan and College Station through education, local electoral and campaign work (e.g., canvassing), advocating for structural change within the university, and working with ally student and community organizations.

Year Founded:

2019

Membership Dues:

No dues

Admits Members:

All Year

Meeting Locations:

Rudder Tower, MSC

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:

Mitchell Elwartowski

Public Contact E-mail Address:

mitchellelwartowski@tamu.edu

Public Contact Phone Number:

(830) 637-0651

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:

https://y.dsausa.org

Organization E-mail Address:

ydsatamu@gmail.com

Organization Associations

Academic Department:

General (No College)

Non-Academic Department:

None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:

31-50

Membership policies:

• Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
• Our organization accepts graduate students as members
• Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
• Our organization accepts community members as members

Weekly time committment required of organization members:

0-3 Hours

Membership intake process:

Open

Events

Community Service Projects:

Once per semester

Fundraising Events:

Never

Speakers/Lectures:

Once per year

On-Campus Social Events:

Twice per semester

Off-Campus Social Events:

Three or more times per semester

Hosting Conferences:

Never

Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):

Never

New Member Orientation/Training:

Once per semester

Events with Alcohol:

Never

In-State Travel:

Never

Domestic US Travel:

Never

International Travel:

Never