Wade Munday

1612 18th Avenue South

Nashville, TN 37212

30 December 2010

Dear Executive Committee members,

Despite the hope of a New Year, our party faces many challenges. I am writing to ask for your presence
and your vote at the next meeting of the Tennessee Democratic Party Executive Committee on January 8th
in Nashville. In our search for unity and a new party chair; however, let us not forget the unprecedented
economic hardships our neighbors are going through each day. The Democratic Party reflects the values of
Tennesseans concerned about longstanding job creation. Our immediate priority is to work together for our
neighbors struggling through these hard times.

When Republicans begin to govern, it is imperative that we communicate more effectively. Eight years of a
Republican presidency wreaked havoc on our economy and environment. People suffered. There is no
reason to believe that four or eight years of the same governance in Tennessee would be any different.
And on behalf of concerned Tennesseans of a younger generation, we will not be silent about a Republican
Party that governs without regard for individuals and their families.

MESSAGE

My plan to lead our party into a new era starts as we develop our message and build a robust
communications infrastructure. In the process of getting that message to every corner of the state, we will
engage future candidates at every level of government; candidates concerned about improving their
communities. We will equip them to the best of our ability with media training, policy and research
briefings, and by maintaining close contact with them throughout the election cycle. As your chair, I will be
on your side in the messaging battle. We will present a unified voice to the people of Tennessee.

ORGANIZATION

Your state party will be managed efficiently, utilizing the strengths of our volunteer-led groups and
individuals. My first goal is to eliminate wasteful spending and to trim excess, beginning with the salary of
the chair. I will propose that the roles of the chair and the executive director be combined for a
probationary period. I will propose new uses for updated technology and social networking tools.
Ironically, our current investments in technology have been more expensive to implement and manage
because of a lack of understanding about their functions. As a former director of a non-profit organization, I
know how to manage an organization and its resources. I have successfully raised capital and led a large
team of staff and volunteers. I propose we rethink our organizational structure at this critical time.

LEADERSHIP
I will lead in such a way that the next party chair in 2012 will inherit a clear message for voters, an efficient
organization, and a unified. The Tennessee Democratic Party is not dependent upon one individual to
implement a two or a four-year plan. Thinking in those terms already limits us to the capabilities of an
imperfect person. Thinking in those terms also limits us to only two or four year plans. Together, as we
strive for more perfect unity, we can become a force more powerful in our state.

I have lived through the experiences that have made Tennessee a much different place than it was fifty
years ago. Through those experiences I have understood rural and urban voters. I studied ministry at
Vanderbilt Divinity School, and I respect the freedom of religion as much as those who choose not to
practice any religion. I grew up the son of a postal worker in Middle Tennessee, but I have mediated
arguments between executive board members. I have the leadership qualities that can bring us together at
this point in time. I respect the term of service that the current chair has offered to us, but he is incapable
of uniting our party. Integrity begins when we admit what we cannot do. Courage is when we develop a
plan to overcome our long odds. Right now we must concentrate on these things first: establish our
message as the minority party in Tennessee, build up our Democratic organization, and elect a unifying
leader. The least we can do is to leave Tennessee better than when we found it. I plan to take my stand
as someone willing to do that now, and to build up the future of our party.

I look forward to seeing you on January 8th in Nashville; and following that, I anticipate being in your
districts immediately. Have a happy New Year.

Respectfully submitted,

Wade Munday
(615) 477-2009

Cc: Tennessee Democratic County Chairs