Monday, August 27, 2007

[PenDems (38)] Sen. Tim Johnson returns!

Pendemorandum


Welcome Home, Tim!

Senator Tim Johnson is coming back to South Dakota. He's hosting a "Thank You, South Dakota" public event in Sioux Falls on Tuesday. More details here: http://qurl.com/qzfvk

If you'd like to send a note to Tim welcoming him back, you can email him c/o  Kristen Peterson ( kpeterson@timjohnson.com) or via regular or phone at:

Tim Johnson for South Dakota  
604 West Ave North
Sioux Falls, SD  57104  
(605) 399-9700  


Thursday, Aug 30: August PenDem Meeting
Pennington County Party Democratic Meeting
6:00 pm at the Rapid City Public Library
For more information: Cheryl Chapman  484-0334, ckchapman@matrixcgi.com  or chair@pendem.org



Friday Forum at Four returns this week
August 31, 4 PM in the Helen Hoyt Room of the Rapid City Public Library.
Speakers will be Dennis Finch, Former Secretary of Labor under Gov. Richard Kneip, and Mike Howe of the Carpenters Union will be discussing Labor issues and "right to work" laws.

Come, get a cup of coffee from the Library coffee shop, and participate in what promises to be an informative and interesting discussion. For more information contact Ritchie Nordstrom 721-6398, ritch@rushmore.com.

Donating to the PenDems for 2008
Pendems were able to change things a lot in 2006. That election was not the same tired old monologue -- Republicans were forced to discuss their ideas and policies and it has made a huge difference. One of the big reasons this happened is Dems stepped forward to support the County Party in many ways, including financially.

If you haven't done it already, sign on to the website and make your commitment to support Democratic candidates in 2008 with a monthly contribution starting now. Even small amounts add up, and regular contributions are wonderful because they both add up and provide for continuing expenses like office rent, phone, website, etc... If the half of the recipients of this e-newsletter donate the equivalent of two drive-through coffees ($5) a month we will be in a great position to support our candidates in 2008.  Sign up! It's easy. http://www.pendem.org/donate.php For more information, on this and other ways to support the PenDems financially, contact our treasurer, Nadine Thomas (email: treasurer@pendem.org).

Pendems made a great showing at the fair!

Thanks to the hard work by the many that came forward to help with our booth, the PenDemorandum now goes to no less than 375 people, and we also had a chance to talk to many people about our values and speculate about the Presidential primary.  Some pictures can be seen on the PenDem blog: 
http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com/2007/08/central-states-fair-pictures.html

Remember to mark your calendars for:

Peace Rally Sept 16 in Spearfish
(from the Lawrence County Dems)
Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 16, 1pm at the outdoor Meier Hall stage at BHSU. Permits have been granted for this gathering, which will be followed by a march down to City Hall. There will be music in the bandshell at city park later in the day.  More info:davidnickel2002@yahoo.com


September 29 Saturday main events!

Black Hills AIDS Walk
Event starts at noon with lunch: http://aidswalkbh.blogspot.com
Oktoberfest

Food and fun 2-5pm, and an interview with George McGovern at 7pm



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Friday, August 24, 2007

Thursday, August 16, 2007

[PenDems (37)] Outlook is Fair for the Pendems!

Pendemorandum

Aug 17-25: PenDems at the Fair


The Pennington County Democrats will be on hand at the Central States Fair, August 17-25, and we
could use a hand staffing our booth. To help at the booth for a two-hour shift or a few, please contact Ritchie Nordstrom ritch "at" rushmore.com   The booth opens at the fair on Friday August 17, 5:30-8, and 12-8 pm daily until Aug 25.  Available shifts at the booth are posted at: http://qurl.com/kntvc

We'll have some fun activities, product sales and of course, plenty of free ice water! Sign up with a
friend and spend a couple hours talking with your neighbors at the Central States Fair. See you there.

Monday, Aug 20: Rep. Herseth Sandlin is in town!
9:00 am Fund Development Meeting  
For more information:  Suzanne Martley,  suzanneiudicello "at" rushmore.com  
3:30- 5:00pm   Farm Bill Forum at Central States Fair (Public event!)
6:00 - 8:00pm   Rapid City Chamber Young Professionals Mixer, Alex Johnson Hotel
   Rep. Herseth Sandlin is the speaker:  "Inside Politics"
   RSVP with the Chamber 343-1744  
   Cost: 12-$20, depending on RSVP and membership 
   
Thursday, Aug 30: August PenDem Meeting
Pennington County Party Democratic Meeting
6:00 pm at the Rapid City Public Library
For more information: Cheryl Chapman  ckchapman "at" matrixcgi.com 
or chair "at" pendem.org

And... mark your calendars for:

September 29 Saturday main events!

Black Hills AIDS Walk
Event starts at noon with lunch: http://aidswalkbh.blogspot.com
Oktoberfest

Food and fun 2-5pm, and an interview with George McGovern at 7pm


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Remaining shifts at the fair booth

A zero in the chart means that we have enough people signed up.

PennDem Central States Fair '07

Shifts

12-2 PM

2-4 PM

4-6 PM

6-8 PM

Day

Date

Shift Openings

Remaining Openings Per Shift to be Filled

Friday

17-Aug

7

1

NA

0

0

Saturday

18-Aug

8

0

0

0

2

Sunday

19-Aug

8

0

1

2

1

Monday

20-Aug

8

1

1

1

2

Tuesday

21-Aug

8

2

1

2

1

Wednesday

22-Aug

8

0

0

2

2

Thursday

23-Aug

8

0

0

0

0

Friday

24-Aug

8

0

0

2

1

Saturday

25-Aug

10

0

1

0

3



Thursday, August 09, 2007

[PenDems (36)] Meet me at the fair!

Meet me at the fair!

The Pennington County Democrats will be on hand at the Central States Fair, August 17-25, and we
could use a hand staffing our booth. Can you help?

We are looking for booth workers in the following time slots:

Friday, August 17 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 18 Noon-2 p.m., 2-4, 4-6, 6-8
Sunday, Aug. 19 Noon-2 p.m., 2-4, 4-6, 6-8
Monday, Aug. 20 Noon-2 p.m., 2-4, 4-6, 6-8
Tuesday, Aug. 21 Noon-2 p.m., 2-4, 4-6, 6-8
Wednesday, Aug. 22 Noon-2 p.m., 2-4, 4-6, 6-8
Thursday, Aug. 23, 6-8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 24 Noon-2 p.m., 2-4, 4-6, 6-8
Saturday, Aug. 25 Noon-2 p.m., 2-4, 4-6, 6-8

We'll have some fun activities, product sales and of course, plenty of free ice water! Sign up with a
friend and spend a couple hours talking with your neighbors at the Central States Fair.

Please sign up for a time slot (or a few) with Suzanne by email: suzanneiudicello@rushmore.com

See you at the fair!

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