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News from DFL Senate District 42
Volume 1, Issue 1
May 2006
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-- NEWS
-- MEETINGS & EVENTS
-- MARIA RUUD'S CAMPAIGN
-- CAROL BOMBEN'S CAMPAIGN -- WENDY WILDE'S CAMPAIGN
Welcome to our first issue of Spotlight, an
electronic newsletter to keep Democrats and
progressives in Eden Prairie and southern Minnetonka
informed about local news, events and campaigns. We
promise to be respectful of your time and e-mail
inbox, providing you information that will help you
get involved, stay involved and help our candidates
win in 2006 and beyond. Also be sure to visit our
Senate District 42 web site at www.dflsd42.org for
ongoing news and info. |
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NEWS .....................................................................................
35 Delegates, Alternates to Represent SD 42 at
State ConventionCongratulations to 35 delegates and alternates who will represent Senate District 42 at the DFL State Convention June 9-11 in Rochester. These delegates and alternates were elected at the SD 42 convention March 25 at Eden Prairie High School and have already attended the DFL?s 3rd Congressional District Convention on May 6. More than 2,400 delegates and alternates from across Minnesota are expected to attend the DFL State Convention, where they will endorse candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State and State Auditor, and do other state business. Speakers will include members of Minnesota?s congressional delegation and Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold. Senate District 42 delegates include: Steve Barberio, Marylu Belisle, Lou Ellingson, Marge Hoffa, Lee Kaphingst, Kyle Lewis, Nancy Nelson, Mary Nieting, Jane Ochrymowycz, Cynthia Olson, Laurie Pryor, Michael Rothman, Yvonne Selcer, Bill Sorem, Todd Wendt and Ken Wilson. Kathy and Rick Nelson are at-large delegates and Rep. Maria Ruud is an elected official delegate. Alternates include: Reade Bailey, Ron Borchardt, Cheryl Brown, Zip Cotter, Elaine Dahl, Patricia Gernes, Richard Hanson, Joan Hiller, Beth Potter, Kris Avery, Kathy Lindelof, Michael Perkins, Mitch Potter, Brent Routman, Nicky Mastain and Marc Drummond. For more info on the DFL State Convention, visit www.dfl.org.
Candidates Featured on Local Cable TV Show
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MEETINGS & EVENTS .....................................................................................
?Legacy Project? Event May 31; Ask Your Mpls/St.
Paul Friends to AttendA kickoff event for the Legacy Project will be held Wednesday, May 31, from 6-7:30 p.m., at 3128 James Ave. South in Minneapolis. Encourage your friends who live in Minneapolis and St. Paul to join the Legacy Project, which supports progressive candidates in winnable suburban and exurban districts. Legacy Project volunteers from ?safe? DFL urban districts were instrumental in helping Rep. Maria Ruud win her northern Eden Prairie/southern Minnetonka seat in 2004 and Rep. Ruud will be at the May 31 event to talk about how the Legacy Project is continuing to support her. Your Minneapolis and St. Paul friends can rsvp for the event to sueherr@aol.com and learn more about the Legacy Project at www.mnlegacyproject.org. SD 42 Central Committee Meeting Set For June 15 The next Central Committee meeting for Senate District 42 is Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. in the Minnetonka Mills Room at the Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard in Minnetonka. The Central Committee is made up of about 80 people, including the Executive Committee, State Central Committee members and all precinct chairs and associate chairs. All local Democrats are welcome to attend these meetings. Your input is valued and you will be able to participate fully, with the exception of voting. After the June 15 meeting, subsequent 2006 meetings will be held the second Thursday of every month in the Shady Oak Room at the Minnetonka Community Center: July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9 and December 14. Contact Norb Gernes at ngernes@dflsd42.com for more information. DFL LINKS Usually Held Fourth Tuesday The Eden Prairie/Minnetonka DFL Links (formerly DFL Meetup) is usually held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bear Rock Caf?, 13330 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie. You can informally meet and socialize with neighbors who share similar political views, hear updates on national and local campaigns and issues, learn about volunteer opportunities, participate in training sessions and get plugged into the DFL. For more info, visit this site.
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MARIA RUUD'S CAMPAIGN .....................................................................................
With the Legislative session over, Rep. Maria Ruud's
re-election campaign for the 42A House seat
(northern Eden Prairie, southern Minnetonka) is in
full swing. Rep. Ruud has worked tirelessly for all
of her constituents and it is vital that we re-elect
her, hold her seat and take back the House.There will be regular door-knocking sessions on many weekday evenings and weekends throughout the summer and fall. There will also be many other volunteer opportunities where your help is needed, including: phone banks to identify and persuade voters; writing letters to the editor; hosting and attending house parties; walking in parades; staffing events; and putting up yard signs. If there is anything you can do to help Rep. Ruud win re-election, contact her volunteer coordinator, Laurie Pryor, at lauriepryor@yahoo.com |
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CAROL BOMBEN'S CAMPAIGN .....................................................................................
Carol Bomben became the DFL-endorsed candidate for
the Senate District 42 state senate seat (Eden
Prairie and southern Minnetonka) on March 25 and
formally announced her candidacy on April 15. The
longtime Eden Prairie School Board member is running
a strong, smart campaign.There will be regular door-knocking sessions on many weekday evenings and weekends throughout the summer and fall. There will also be many other volunteer opportunities where your help is needed, including: phone banks to identify and persuade voters; writing letters to the editor; hosting and attending house parties; walking in parades; staffing events; and putting up yard signs. If there is anything you can do to help elect Carol Bomben, contact her volunteer coordinator, Alicia Yost, at rayost@mn.rr.com |
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WENDY WILDE'S CAMPAIGN .....................................................................................
Former WCCO and Air America Minnesota radio host
Wendy Wilde was endorsed by the DFL on May 6 to be
our candidate for U.S. Representative in the 3rd
Congressional District. With her name recognition
and immediate grasp of the issues facing Minnesota
and the nation, Wendy is the strongest 3rd
Congressional candidate the DFL has fielded in many
years.Be sure to check out this interview with Wendy on the local Democratic Visions cable TV show. |
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Get Involved in Eden Prairie and Southern Minnetonka! ..........................................................................................
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Contact Us ....................................................................................
email:
newsletter@dflsd42.org
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