Excitement was in the air as we heard from Rick Hauffe, executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party, and SDDP Legislative Director Matthew D. McLarty. Jane Murphy, newly appointed organizer for the Democratic Party's 50-state strategy here in West River was introduced.
Rick encouraged us to embrace a new neighbor-to-neighbor grassroots organizing strategy, and some new information management tools the Democratic Party is rolling out nationally that will help us at all levels, from the precinct to national efforts.
Rick had some great things to say and the folks and we had about 10 signups to do neighbor to neighbor house parties on Nov. 3.
County Chair Cheryl Chapman (and former Lt. Governor candidate and activist Eric Abrahamson) both encouraged everyone to sign up for the 2011 program... $11 per month (signup with ActBlue). If two percent of registered Dems in South Dakota gave $11 per month, we'd have $600K per year. This would cover the state Dem party's base expenses and allow us to have some working money all the time (and avoid expensive debt!). This would give us the freedom to spend all of the big ticket event proceeds directly to candidates campaigns. Cheryl explained that the more money our local members give, the State party shares back a larger percentage directly to the county.
The idea of the 2011 program ($11 for 2011) is that if we have this funding base together we have a good chance of being strong next time legislative redistricting happens in South Dakota -- if Democrats have more power in the state in 2011, our long-term ability to work for our values successfully is assured!
Saturday was fantastic too
Rick Hauffe was kind enough to send along these pictures from Oktoberfest.
Cheryl Chapman gets the mike.
State Sen Tom Katus was also on hand. He's on his way already for his 2008 run to stay in Pierre. Go Tom!McGovern Interview at Dakota Middle School
This was a great event too. Our friend Denise has the skinny and pictures over at the Hog House. Thanks Denise!
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