Voting in this year’s annual election is complete, and the results have been announced! The membership chose a new Board of Directors, a new slogan for NYRA, and voted on changes to the organization’s mission statement and bylaws. Voting began on July 3 and lasted for a month until the annual meeting on August 2;…
This month NYRA held its annual meeting at its offices in Washington, DC, and it was by all measures a great success. This year’s meeting had the biggest turnout ever, with an estimated 30 people in attendance. Good times were had by all, with good food, amazing people, and some great presentations and workshops. The…
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…
