In case you missed this, last weekend the PA Young Democrats elected a new Executive Committee, and I think you'll recognize at least one of the new leaders:

The Pennsylvania Young Democrats announce the election of a new Executive Committee headed by two of the commonwealth’s brightest rising stars.

“We are honored to have attracted leaders like Tony and Chelsa to guide our organization into 2008. Their enthusiasm to serve as our chief officers confirms our past record of accomplishment and strengthens our reputation as Pennsylvania's premiere political organization for youth,” said Paul McKrell, PAYD Executive Director.

Congrats to Tony and the other newly elected leadership!

The Young Dems aren't always seen as the most active or innovative group in this state (or the nation, for that matter), but they have infrastructure and connections to the "older" members of the state party that could be very useful to other youth-focused political groups, or groups led by young people. My hope is that Tony and Chelsea can change that perception in the lead up to the next round of state and federal elections, and turn the PA Young Dems into the useful and productive member of the younger activist groups/sets around the state that we really need them to be.