PenDemorandum
January 30, 2007
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1. Women 4 Women Day in Pierre
2. Friday Forum at Four
3. Cracker Barrel!
4. Volunteer Committee
5. Champagne and Chocolates
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1. Women for Women Day in Pierre
Rumor has it that more than 300 women will be converging on the Capitol on Thursday. The buses are full, but carpooling is still possible. There is still money available to help support those that can carpool to the event. More information:
http://www.ppaction.org/ppmsd/events/sdwomen4women/details.tcl
2. Friday Forum at Four
Friday Forums continue, come on down to the Rapid City Public Library, 4 pm, Friday 2/2/07 .. get some coffee and a treat in the Library Coffee shop, and join in!
3. Cracker Barrel!
Cracker Barrel season continues on Saturday, Feb 3, at the New Classroom Building on the SDSMT campus. West River Legislators will again speak and take questions from the public about the current legislative session. Speakers this week: Lintz, Pederson, Buckingham, and Napoli. Join Tom Katus at Black Hills Bagels at 8 am to get updates on what's happening in Pierre.
4. Volunteer Meeting Saturday
The Volunteer Committee of the PenDems will meet this Saturday 2-3-07 at Bully Blends, 410 5th St. (used to be Aby's Feed&Seed) in the posh back meeting room 11:00 AM to 1 PM -- right after the Cracker Barrel. Any PennDEM is welcome. We have a working agenda that includes sign in/volunteer sheets, what other activities need volunteers. We also will be looking for capable people to staff our new headquarters.
5. Champagne and Chocolates, Feb 9
The Pennington County Democratic Party invites you and your friends to join
us for:
** Champagne and Chocolates **
Featured Speaker: Gerard Baker, Superintendent of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m, Friday, February 9, 2007
Prairie Edge,Sixth and Main in Rapid City
Suggested contribution, $25*
Seniors and Students with ID $15
*Contributions in any amount welcome
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
PenDems Thursday night
The Pennington County Democratic Party will have their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 25 at 6pm, at the Rapid City Public Library, 610 Quincy St.
See you there!
See you there!
PenDemorandum for Jan 23
PenDemorandum
January 23, 2006
PenDem Calendar
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1. First Cracker Barrel this Saturday
2. New PenDem Office!
3. Women 4 Women Day, Feb 1
4. Sen Tim Johnson update
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1. First Cracker Barrel This Saturday
Sat, Jan 27, 9-11 AM, New Classroom Bldg, SDSMT
A great West River political tradition continues. Come with questions for our State Senators and Legislators! State
Sen. Tom Katus (D!!!-Rapid City) invites constituents (and friends) to join him pre-crackerbarrel at Black Hills Bagels, 913 Mt. Rushmore Rd., at 8 am.
2. New PenDem Office!
(Help needed Sat, Jan 27, 1pm (weather date Feb 3).
The Pennington County Democrats are moving from their former office/storage area to a more functional space at the Labor Temple, 922 1/2 E St Patrick St. We need to move our stuff there though from the old office. If you can help (owners of pickups welcome!) please meet at 1pm at the Labor Temple. If you can help, please call Ritch at 721-6398 or email democrats@pendem.org.
Google Maps: http://qurl.com/vtcyw
3. Women 4 Women Day
Many organizations are gathering on Feb. 1 to promote women's issues in Pierre. The turnout is expected to be huge and buses from Sioux Falls and Rapid City area already full. Carpools are still being set up though.
http://www.standupsd.com
4. Sen Tim Johnson update
U.S. Senator Tim Johnson's (D-SD) progress continues. He is doing physical therapy and making significant progress in his recovery! Keep those thoughts and prayers coming!
http://johnson.senate.gov/~johnson/releases/200612/2007119A25.html
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The PenDemorandum is a publication of the Pennington County Democratic Party, edited by Curtis Price. Please forward it along to your friends! To comment, subscribe, or unsubscribe, email democrats@pendem.org or visit http://pendem.org. Back issues of the Pendemorandum are posted at http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com.
January 23, 2006
PenDem Calendar
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1. First Cracker Barrel this Saturday
2. New PenDem Office!
3. Women 4 Women Day, Feb 1
4. Sen Tim Johnson update
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1. First Cracker Barrel This Saturday
Sat, Jan 27, 9-11 AM, New Classroom Bldg, SDSMT
A great West River political tradition continues. Come with questions for our State Senators and Legislators! State
Sen. Tom Katus (D!!!-Rapid City) invites constituents (and friends) to join him pre-crackerbarrel at Black Hills Bagels, 913 Mt. Rushmore Rd., at 8 am.
2. New PenDem Office!
(Help needed Sat, Jan 27, 1pm (weather date Feb 3).
The Pennington County Democrats are moving from their former office/storage area to a more functional space at the Labor Temple, 922 1/2 E St Patrick St. We need to move our stuff there though from the old office. If you can help (owners of pickups welcome!) please meet at 1pm at the Labor Temple. If you can help, please call Ritch at 721-6398 or email democrats@pendem.org.
Google Maps: http://qurl.com/vtcyw
3. Women 4 Women Day
Many organizations are gathering on Feb. 1 to promote women's issues in Pierre. The turnout is expected to be huge and buses from Sioux Falls and Rapid City area already full. Carpools are still being set up though.
http://www.standupsd.com
4. Sen Tim Johnson update
U.S. Senator Tim Johnson's (D-SD) progress continues. He is doing physical therapy and making significant progress in his recovery! Keep those thoughts and prayers coming!
http://johnson.senate.gov/~johnson/releases/200612/2007119A25.html
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The PenDemorandum is a publication of the Pennington County Democratic Party, edited by Curtis Price. Please forward it along to your friends! To comment, subscribe, or unsubscribe, email democrats@pendem.org or visit http://pendem.org. Back issues of the Pendemorandum are posted at http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com.
Monday, January 22, 2007
From Judy Duhamel
Sunday, Jan 21
Dear Friends,
Each of you deserves a hand-written note, rather than an email blast thanking you for the generous party hosted last night by the Black Hills Dems, but I must admit that today I'm saving time with this mail. HOWEVER, don't assume that emailing has less heart---it doesn't. In fact, your finding time to stop by, to stay late, to give a card, to write a note, to call,to take time from your busy schedules to greet me warmed my heart and touched me very much.
A lot of effort went into the planning, the writing, and the thoughtful honoring of me and my Bill. The gift is just lovely--I have a couple special spots for it in mind. It is now gracing my living room and it's a great look! I'm just amazed at the Scrapbook and the immense effort it has taken to assemble. The letters will be treasured---and I know also that those things do not just "happen." Your efforts have touched me and with your permission I'll hang on to the kind words for encouragement, patience, and energy as we continue to build our party for all the right reasons!!
Thank you for honoring Bill Walsh, my dear friend who is indeed a leader of Democrats. Bill and Jo will continue to impact our party in every positive way. They are the faces of true Democrats---our source of pride!!
I don't have email addresses for everyone so please pass this on to individuals and share at your respective meetings as well. Welcome Meade County! Hurrah for Lawrence, home of one of the--if not THE best McGovern day ever! And to Pennington, you are my anchor, my roots and I look with pride on where we are today!!!
And, just in case you are wondering, I had a most wonderful time last night---thanks to each of you who made it happen!!
With Affection and Appreciation,
Judy
Dear Friends,
Each of you deserves a hand-written note, rather than an email blast thanking you for the generous party hosted last night by the Black Hills Dems, but I must admit that today I'm saving time with this mail. HOWEVER, don't assume that emailing has less heart---it doesn't. In fact, your finding time to stop by, to stay late, to give a card, to write a note, to call,to take time from your busy schedules to greet me warmed my heart and touched me very much.
A lot of effort went into the planning, the writing, and the thoughtful honoring of me and my Bill. The gift is just lovely--I have a couple special spots for it in mind. It is now gracing my living room and it's a great look! I'm just amazed at the Scrapbook and the immense effort it has taken to assemble. The letters will be treasured---and I know also that those things do not just "happen." Your efforts have touched me and with your permission I'll hang on to the kind words for encouragement, patience, and energy as we continue to build our party for all the right reasons!!
Thank you for honoring Bill Walsh, my dear friend who is indeed a leader of Democrats. Bill and Jo will continue to impact our party in every positive way. They are the faces of true Democrats---our source of pride!!
I don't have email addresses for everyone so please pass this on to individuals and share at your respective meetings as well. Welcome Meade County! Hurrah for Lawrence, home of one of the--if not THE best McGovern day ever! And to Pennington, you are my anchor, my roots and I look with pride on where we are today!!!
And, just in case you are wondering, I had a most wonderful time last night---thanks to each of you who made it happen!!
With Affection and Appreciation,
Judy
Thursday, January 18, 2007
DRAFT Pendemorandum for January 18
PenDemorandum
January 18, 2006
** Democrats leading the way **
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1. Calendar
2. Party for (with) Judy Duhamel Sat, Jan 20
3. Committees, come join in (Fri, Sat)
4. Dems out in front for MLK Day in Rapid City
5. The Dems have a plan for education funding
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1. Calendar
* Sat Jan 20, 9 am, PenDem Committees Organizing
Labor Temple 922 E St Patrick
* Sat Jan 20, 6 pm, Celebrating Judy Duhamel
Dublin Square Pub, Radisson Hotel, Downtown Rapid City.
2. Party for (with) Judy Duhamel Jan 20
Please join with us to show our heartfelt thanks to Judy Duhamel for her many years of public service to the community. Bill Walsh will also be honored. All Are Welcome!!
Saturday, January 20th, 6-8pm. Dublin Square Pub, Radisson Hotel, Downtown Rapid City. No RSVP neccessary. Just show up to toast a great friend.
3. Committees: come join in!
Your help is needed in setting direction and building PenDems to build change in South Dakota and the Nation. Please choose one (or two) committees that match your interest and ability and come help make it happen! Bring a friend!! The following meetings are scheduled at this time:
Friday, January 19, 7pm, The Center West, 3601 Canyon Lake Dr
- RESEARCH/ISSUES
Sat January 20, 9-11 am, Labor Temple
- OUTREACH
- DATA MANAGEMENT (lists!)
- PRESS/PUBLICITY
4. Dems out in front on MLK Day in Rapid City
Rick Livesey and City Councilman Malcom Chapman were mentioned in the Journal for their call for better recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Rapid City. Read all about it here:
5. The Dems have a plan for education funding
We need solutions to fund education adequately and fairly in South Dakota. Fortunately, we now have a realistic plan, brought to us by (who else?) our newly energized and influential Democratic caucus in Pierre.
Senate Dems:
RC Journal article:
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The PenDemorandum is a publication of the Pennington County Democratic Party, edited by Curtis Price. Please forward it along to your friends! To comment, subscribe, or unsubscribe, email democrats@pendem.org or visit http://pendem.org. Back issues of the Pendemorandum are posted at http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Pendemorandum for January 11
PenDemorandum
January 11, 2006
** Great things are afoot! **
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1. Calendar
2. Martin Luther King Day Potluck Mon, Jan 15
3. Party for (with) Judy Duhamel Sat, Jan 20
4. Legislative Session starts
5. Join PenDems as we build the future
6. New for the PenDemorandum: a picture!
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1. Calendar
* Fri Jan 12 and 19, 7pm: Research/Issues committee.
The Center West, 3601 Canyon Lake Dr, Suite 4 (under Chrysalis)
* Sat Jan 13, 9am: Organizing our support: Fundraising, Volunteers,
Events.
Labor Temple, 922 E St Patrick St, Rapid City
* Mon Jan 15, 6-8 pm, Dr. King Day Potluck and Program
Labor Temple, 922 E St Patrick St, Rapid City
* Thu Jan 20, Celebrating Judy Duhamel
Dublin Square Pub, Radisson Hotel, Downtown Rapid City.
Visit http://pendem.org for calendar updates!
2. Martin Luther King Day Potluck
Come join the PenDems in celebration of the life and legacy of Dr.
King. We will meet at the Labor Temple, 922 E St Patrick St, on
Monday Jan. 15, Martin Luther king Jr. Day, at 6 pm. Our own Malcom
Chapman is featured speaker, Pot Luck meal, videos - "King-Montgomery
to Memphis" and "I Have a Dream Speech", and recordings of other Dr.
King speeches.
3. Party for (with) Judy Duhamel Jan 20
Please join with us to show our heartfelt thanks to Judy Duhamel for
her many years of public service to the community. Bill Walsh will
also be honored. All Are Welcome!!
Saturday, January 20th, 6-8pm. Dublin Square Pub, Radisson Hotel,
Downtown Rapid City. No RSVP neccessary. Just show up to toast a
great friend.
4. Legislative Session starts
Tuesday was the first legislative day, and it included the swearing-
in of our own Sen. Tom Katus, with the backdrop of moderate
Republicans joining with Dems on issues we have long been fighting
for: a higher minimum wage, equitable health care, investments in
education, and real dialogue to bring about change. Our Democratic
values, which promise a place at the table for everyone, are moving
forward. Key links:
Legislative Research Council: http://legis.state.sd.us
Senate Democratic Caucus: http://www.sdsenatedems.com
5. Join PenDems as we build the future
Your help is needed in setting direction and building PenDems to
build change in South Dakota and the Nation. Please choose one (or
two) committees that match your interest and ability and come help
make it happen! Bring a friend!! The following meetings are scheduled
at this time:
Friday, January 12 and 19, 7pm, The Center West, 3601 Canyon Lake Dr
- RESEARCH/ISSUES
Sat January 13, 9-11 am Labor Temple
- FUNDRAISING/DEVELOPMENT
- VOLUNTEERS
- EVENTS/SOCIAL
Sat January 20, 9-11 am, Labor Temple
- OUTREACH
- DATA MANAGEMENT (lists!)
- PRESS/PUBLICITY
6. New for the PenDemorandum: a picture!
And what a picture: Our own Tom Katus is sworn in in Pierre!
(Photo: Jean Katus)
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The PenDemorandum is a publication of the Pennington County
Democratic Party, edited by Curtis Price. Please forward it along to
your friends! To comment, subscribe, or unsubscribe, email
democrats@pendem.org or visit http://pendem.org. Back issues of the
Pendemorandum are posted at http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Pendemorandum: Getting organized
PenDemorandum
January 5, 2007
Getting organized edition
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1. Calendar
2. Making it happen: new initiative
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1. Calendar
During and after the 2006 election cycle, many of us worked hard to identify important ways for us to have an even better 2008 election. As a result, the Pennington County Democrats are organizing several committees to work on these ideas and turn them into reality. The work we do now is critical to our continued progress in 2008 and beyond.
All committees are kicking-off at the Labor Temple starting this Saturday. Only one committee will meet on the 6th; three committees will meet on both the 13th and 20th. At these organizational meetings, the committees will choose co-chairs and set goals for the committee. Each committee will develop its own meeting schedule for the future and report back at the monthly Pennington County Democratic meeting.
Please choose one (or two) committees that match your interest and ability and come help make it happen! The organizing meetings will be held as follows:
Sat January 6, 9-11am, Labor Temple
- RESEARCH/ISSUES
Sat January 13, 9-11 am Labor Temple
- FUNDRAISING/DEVELOPMENT
- VOLUNTEERS
- EVENTS/SOCIAL
Sat January 20, 9-11 am, Labor Temple
- OUTREACH
- DATA MANAGEMENT (lists!)
- PRESS/PUBLICITY
The PenDemorandum is a publication of the Pennington County Democratic Party, edited by Curtis Price. Please forward it along to your friends! To comment, subscribe, or unsubscribe, email democrats@pendem.org or visit http://pendem.org. Back issues of the Pendemorandum are posted at http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com.
January 5, 2007
Getting organized edition
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1. Calendar
2. Making it happen: new initiative
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1. Calendar
Please visit http://pendem.org for updates
- Fri, Jan 5, 4pm, Friday Forum at Four
Rapid City Public Library, Helen Hoyt Room
Western Dakota Technical Institute and the Voc-Tech system in South Dakota Speaker: Dr. Rich Gross - Sat Jan 6, 9 am, PenDem Research/Issues Commitee Organizational Meeting (see below)
Labor Temple, 922 E St Patrick St
During and after the 2006 election cycle, many of us worked hard to identify important ways for us to have an even better 2008 election. As a result, the Pennington County Democrats are organizing several committees to work on these ideas and turn them into reality. The work we do now is critical to our continued progress in 2008 and beyond.
All committees are kicking-off at the Labor Temple starting this Saturday. Only one committee will meet on the 6th; three committees will meet on both the 13th and 20th. At these organizational meetings, the committees will choose co-chairs and set goals for the committee. Each committee will develop its own meeting schedule for the future and report back at the monthly Pennington County Democratic meeting.
Please choose one (or two) committees that match your interest and ability and come help make it happen! The organizing meetings will be held as follows:
Sat January 6, 9-11am, Labor Temple
- RESEARCH/ISSUES
Sat January 13, 9-11 am Labor Temple
- FUNDRAISING/DEVELOPMENT
- VOLUNTEERS
- EVENTS/SOCIAL
Sat January 20, 9-11 am, Labor Temple
- OUTREACH
- DATA MANAGEMENT (lists!)
- PRESS/PUBLICITY
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The PenDemorandum is a publication of the Pennington County Democratic Party, edited by Curtis Price. Please forward it along to your friends! To comment, subscribe, or unsubscribe, email democrats@pendem.org or visit http://pendem.org. Back issues of the Pendemorandum are posted at http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
PenDemorandum for January 3
PenDemorandum
January 3, 2007
A quick reminder... special PenDem mtg tomorrow!
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1. Calendar
2. Legislative Session coming...
3. PenDem Meeting-- Jan 3
4. Friday Forum at Four, Jan 5
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1. Calendar
The State of South Dakota has information about the 2007 Legislative session online now. There are some helpful new features, so do check it out. The Legislature's calendar is online as well.
http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2007/
Also, note that West River Legislative Cracker Barrells have been scheduled. These will be held at the South Dakota School of Mines, New Classroom building, 9-11 am on these Saturdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, and 24.
The PenDemorandum is a publication of the Pennington County Democratic Party, edited by Curtis Price. Please forward it along to your friends! To comment, subscribe, or unsubscribe, email democrats@pendem.org or visit http://pendem.org. Back issues of the Pendemorandum are posted at http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com.
January 3, 2007
A quick reminder... special PenDem mtg tomorrow!
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1. Calendar
2. Legislative Session coming...
3. PenDem Meeting-- Jan 3
4. Friday Forum at Four, Jan 5
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1. Calendar
- Wed, Jan 3, 6pm, PenDem Meeting
Labor Temple, 922 E St Patrick St
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4j4vg - Fri, Jan 5, 4pm, Friday Forum at Four
Rapid City Public Library, Helen Hoyt Room
Western Dakota Technical Institute and the Voc-Tech system in South Dakota Speaker: Dr. Rich Gross
The State of South Dakota has information about the 2007 Legislative session online now. There are some helpful new features, so do check it out. The Legislature's calendar is online as well.
http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2007/
Also, note that West River Legislative Cracker Barrells have been scheduled. These will be held at the South Dakota School of Mines, New Classroom building, 9-11 am on these Saturdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, and 24.
3. PenDems meet, Wed. Jan 3, Labor Temple
The PenDems December meeting will be postponed a week to Wed. Jan 3. This is the year we prove to soon-to-be-former SD Repub chair Randy Frederick that the 2006 Democratic gains in South Dakota were not an "aberration," but the beginning of a long-term shift in South Dakota. We'll be watching the legislature and working hard for Dem values in 2007.... So come on out and be a part of it! See you there!
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4j4vg
4. Friday Forum Returns, Jan 5
The Friday Forum will continue in 2007! The first Forum for the year will be on January 5 at 4 pm at the Rapid City Public Library. The topic wll be: Western Dakota Technical Institute and the Voc-Tech system in South Dakota. This year, the Legislature is considering putting WDTI under the umbrella of the University System, instead of local school districts. The speaker will be Dr. Rich Gross.
The PenDems December meeting will be postponed a week to Wed. Jan 3. This is the year we prove to soon-to-be-former SD Repub chair Randy Frederick that the 2006 Democratic gains in South Dakota were not an "aberration," but the beginning of a long-term shift in South Dakota. We'll be watching the legislature and working hard for Dem values in 2007.... So come on out and be a part of it! See you there!
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4j4vg
4. Friday Forum Returns, Jan 5
The Friday Forum will continue in 2007! The first Forum for the year will be on January 5 at 4 pm at the Rapid City Public Library. The topic wll be: Western Dakota Technical Institute and the Voc-Tech system in South Dakota. This year, the Legislature is considering putting WDTI under the umbrella of the University System, instead of local school districts. The speaker will be Dr. Rich Gross.
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The PenDemorandum is a publication of the Pennington County Democratic Party, edited by Curtis Price. Please forward it along to your friends! To comment, subscribe, or unsubscribe, email democrats@pendem.org or visit http://pendem.org. Back issues of the Pendemorandum are posted at http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com.
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