Welcome to Our Sixth Issue of DFL Spotlight.

This year, we have seen a great deal of activity in Senate District 42. Our main purpose is to elect strong DFL candidates to office, and we are well on the way to accomplishing that goal.

Currently, our greatest need is identifying voters so we can get positive people out to vote on election day. Our local Democratic National Committee (DNC) Coordinated Campaign has a big voter identification canvass set for Saturday, September 23. We need your help now!

To volunteer please contact: Beth , Kari or Lori

Another way you can help elect Democrats is to make a contribution to our senate district. Your contribution is very important because it will allow us to fully fund our candidates. Contributions can be mailed to:

Linnea Sodergren
DFL Senate District 42 Treasurer
5441 Pompano Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55343.

Or, you can make a secure donation online at our website www.dflsd42.org

Thanks,

Norb Gernes, Senate District 42 Chair
Deb Pitzrick, SD42 Associate Chair

GETTING THE WORD OUT DOOR KNOCKING, and LITERATURE DROPS

Carol Bomben - With your help, the next state Senator for District 42.

Door Knocking — Carol is out door knocking most days, some times twice a day. You're sure to find a time that matches your schedule. People who've door knocked with Carol found it to be fun and a great way to find out more about the area. And, the early Fall weather is glorious.

Carol's busy door knock schedule guarantees there is a good time for any one wanting to hit the streets and sidewalks with her. E-mail Carol's campaign office with the dates and times you'd like to walk. We will get back to you with a meeting location and time.

Literature Drops for Carol On Your Own Schedule — Contact Alicia to sign up, arrange to get a packet (or two) including directions, map, and the lit to be dropped to approximately 50 houses. You drop the lit and get the packet(s) back to her. Couldn't be easier!!

... Or As Part of A Group — Saturday, September 16, we will be staging another lit drop. Contact Alicia for more information. See you soon!

Rep. Maria Ruud door-knocks on
* Monday and Wednesday evenings and on
* Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Contact Maria's campaign.

Coordinated Campaign

Saturday September 23 is a BIG DAY for our senate district! Be a part of hundreds of active supporters who reach 11,706 (get it - 11/07/06) in Senate Districts 42 and 43 (Eden Prairie, Southern Minnetonka and Edina). We are hoping to go through every precinct in the two districts. People can do as much or as little as they can. If it looks like we have a critical mass of volunteers, we can get some of the state candidates out to meet voters (like, Mike Hatch and Judi Dutcher, or Amy Klobuchar)! Please contact Lori at 952-929-4035 or Lori if you are interested in walking with us.

Andy Luger, next Hennepin County Attorney needs your help getting the word out
* Door Knocking
* Lit Dropping

Contact 952-938-2999 or email Andy's campaign

PHONE BANKING

Maria Ruud campaign holds on-going phone banks. To get involved
Contact Maria's campaign

Carol Bomben needs phone volunteers. Contact Carol's campaign office

Steve Kelley — The Kelley for Attorney General campaign wants YOU! We have just a few days to reach our primary voters. There are phone banks in handy locations around the metro area:

St. Paul
Carpenters Union
700 Olive St.
Every Sunday through Thursday 6:00-9:00 PM.

Minneapolis
Communications Workers of America
3521 East Lake St.
August 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 6:00-9:00

Golden Valley
Minnesota Professional Firefighters
8100 Wayzata Blvd, Suite B
Every Sunday through Thursday 6:00-9:00 PM

Please be part of this exciting campaign. For more information or to let us know you're coming, please contact the Kelley for Attorney General Volunteer Coordinator Kathy 612-968-5436, or 763-544-8691 or email. Visit our website

Andy Luger for Hennepin County Attorney has on-going phone banking. Lend your support and voice to Andy — 952-938-2999 or Andy's campaign

LAWN SIGNS

Lawn Sign Event, Saturday, September 9, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
All Senate District 42 campaigns (that's us). Join volunteers and candidates in getting those signs out there. Birch Island Park on Eden Prairie Road, just south of 62. Contact Deb. Can't make the event? Our campaigns can deliver signs to your home. See the links above.

* Amy Klobuchar lawn signs are ready. To pick up a lawn sign for you, your neighbor or your whole neighborhood call 952-929-4035 or 612-250- 4421 or Heather

* Steve Kelley lawn signs are ready contact Kelley campaign

* Wendy Wilde lawn signs are ready. Pick one up at Edina Office - 6950 France Avenue South, Suite 108 or Brooklyn Park Office 8501 Wyoming Avenue North between Hwy. 169 & 85th Avenue N. For delivery call (952) 486-8746. When you call or drop by, don't forget to ask for Wendy's new bumper sticker.

Identifying Lawn Sign Locations
Drivers and walkers (or runners) wanted to find potential sign location for all our candidates. This could be along busy highways, county roads, and other high-traffic areas/intersections. Also note addresses of current lawn signs. This will help us identify voters and identify sign locations for other candidates. Please call at 952-929-4035 or email Lori.

MEETINGS OF NOTE - open to the public

DFL Senate District 42 Central Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 14
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Shady Oak Room
Minnetonka Community Center

DFL 3rd Congressional District Meeting
Wednesday, September 20
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
City Council Chambers
Minnetonka Community Center
Williston Road and Minnetonka Blvd.

Senate District 42 Canvass
Saturday, September 23
10:00 am and 6:00 PM
Contact Kari or Lori for more information.

YOUTH COORDINATED CAMPAIGN IS HERE! Minnesota's DFL youth, for the first time are mobilizing young volunteers and voters with a student-run youth campaign. We are currently seeking young Democrats to lead our statewide organization. Volunteer and paid positions are available for everything from paid internships and full time staff, to weekly volunteers, campus coordinators, and more.

This is a chance to get involved in working on press releases, creating videos, designing literature, holding events on campus, and becoming leaders in a statewide campaign. Questions, and to sign up contact Joe or our web site
Anyone under 36 should sign up and help get their peers out to vote for the DFL.

RECYCLING PROGRAM Help for the DFL office and our environment. Do you refuse to throw away a can? If so, help us out with our recycling program. There is no recycling centers near our Edina office, meaning we're stockpiling our cans. Help us out by donating paper bags or swinging by the office to pick up bags of recyclables. Call 952-929-4035

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for someone to intern with us for the 2006 election. Here's your chance to change the nation and learn lots about running a campaign. You'll be given a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, such as running phone banks and canvasses, contacting volunteers, organizing and updating databases, coordinating events and more. The workload should be about 10 to 20 hours a week. If you or someone you know is interested, send a cover letter and resume to Lori.

Visit Maria's web site

Together, we can help Carol win her race on Tuesday, November 7.

Visit Carol's web site

Visit Rob's web site

Visit Wendy's web site