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From Equality South Dakota PAC:Mount Rushmore is the site of the 5th annual Pride event in South Dakota. Equality South Dakota PAC and its affiliate, Equality South Dakota, will bring a political edge to the festivities this year. Judy Shepard of the Matthew Shepard Foundation will speak, sponsored by The Center West. Senator Tom Katus, Rapid City, will speak briefly about equality issues from

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PenDemorandum SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION Last weekend we had a very successful convention. Party platform planks and resolutions were completed, and after the Convention concluded, the State Central Committee selected delegates for our National Convention in Denver. Special speakers included Sen Tim Johnson, Sen George McGovern, State Sen Scott Heidepriem, and Johnson campaign manager Steve Jarding.

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While many of us were in Oacoma, those that couldn't go had a great parade! Presidents Parade

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Click the pictures below to see an album of pictures from Convention! Feel free to comment on the pix. It was a great time and we did some great work. West River Dems played big roles: our very own Linda Lea Viken was co-chair of the Convention; and of course Cheryl Chapman is State Vice-Chair. Many more of us were there pitching in and making it a great success. SD Dem Convention Delegates

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PenDemoranda Of Summer LAST CHANCE!! If you plan to attend the 2008 Democratic State Convention at Cedar Shores Resort in Oacoma this week, there is still time to register. Email jblume21-at-gmail.com or call and leave your name and number with PenDems at 721-1636. Convention begins this Friday morning. EVENTFUL Do you know of an event that Democratic candidates should attend? Please let us

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2008 Democrats hold public meetings Tuesday on education and energy SIOUX FALLS - Leaders and elected officials of the S.D. Democratic Party will hold public meetings on South Dakota's education and energy development potential on Tuesday evening in Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Huron. Jack Billion, chair of the S.D. Democratic Party, said the meetings are designed

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From: Richard A. Hauffe Date: Sat, Jun 7, 2008 at 7:05 AM To: South Dakota Democratic Party The second and final round of delegate selection for six delegate positions and one alternate position will take place Saturday afternoon, June 28, by the S.D. Democratic Party State Central Committee at Cedar Shore Resort & Convention Center. The deadline for applications for these positions must

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Dear Friends, Voices from Rapid City Democrats opened the national CBS radio news on Tuesday night. These voices spoke what we know is true—Pennington County and South Dakota Democrats are the winners in having this historic presidential primary contested down to the wire in our state. Our competition has been of the best of intentions and respectful at every turn. We can be proud of our

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Voting Information Time for GOTV (including getting ourselves out to vote too!)- PenDems can vote Monday 8-5 at the County Courthouse:  http://qurl.com/zk9hz- Find where to vote and sample ballots:   http://qurl.com/mym34 - County-specific voting info on West River Blue:  http://qurl.com/9v9zjIf you need help voting: contact your county auditor, email democrats@pendem.org, or

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The save-a-tree version of the PenDem Voice is online here:http://rap.midco.net/cprice/post/PenDemVoiceJuneJuly08.pdf --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ The PenDemorandum is a publication of the Pennington County Democratic Party. Please forward it along to your friends! Back issues are posted at http://pendem.org -- click the "Blog" link. To subscribe, send a message to

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PenDemorandumPrimary 2008 Edition New PenDem Newsletter Online!June 2008 issueDownload it now:  qurl.com/fn66s Voting Information Time for GOTV (including getting ourselves out to vote too!)- PenDems can vote Monday 8-5 at the County Courthouse:  http://qurl.com/zk9hz- Find where to vote and sample ballots:   http://qurl.com/mym34 - County-specific voting info on West River Blue:

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Where do I vote? What's on my ballot? If anyone asks this question, the easiest way to answer if you don't know already is to visit the South Dakota Secretary of State's web application: qurl.com/mym34 Enter your name, and birthdate you get voting place info and a sample ballot! County Voting Links Pennington County: - visit www.votepennco.com - Pennington County Interactive Voting Map

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Pendemorandum (EXTRA) We want you all to be up to date, but we don't want to bury you with Pendemoranda. There is a LOT going on between now and the upcoming June 3 primary. (For example, of how crazy it's getting, there are four or five calendar items that came right after the PenDemorandum went out today!) So we suggest that you: Please vote early if you can this week!! You can get

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PenDemorandum Memorial Day Radio Address from Ohio Dem Congressional candidate John BoccieriWhile our brave soldiers honor America by standing up and fighting for us around the globe, we must honor them by standing up and fighting for them here at home. http://www.democrats.org/a/2008/05/state_sen_john.php Thu May 29 Sen. Johnson Campaign at Prairie Edge 5:30-7:30pm, Prairie Edge, 606 Main

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Meade County's own Mack McGillivray emails:Great pictures, thanks! I would also like to thank Bethany, Jeff, and Dennis for coming and sharing their views as candidates. Kimberly, I'm so sorry you couldn't make it, but Heidi and I enjoyed our "Tamale Construction" party Saturday night. And, a big thank you to all of the rest of you Pen Dems for coming, you really helped put us over the top

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Obama Watch: Tue, May 6 Obama supporters will gather at 6pm Tuesday night at Thirsty's (819 Main, across the street and a bit west from the Radisson) to watch primary returns come in from North Carolina. There will be no charge to attend, just come on out and order some of Thirsty's wonderful food and brew! 605-399-2008 (Obama West River office) qurl.com/7l5pw (sign up, and invite your friends!)

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McGovern Day!

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PenDemorandum Friday events cancelled Due to severe weather, the Democratic Party First Friday Forum and Vote Builder Training have been cancelled for tomorrow. The training on Vote Builder and Coordinated Campaign meeting HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED one week to Friday, May 9th 11:30a-4p at the Rapid City Public Library. Mark those calendars! Questions: call Jane (347-8937) Pennington County

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PenDemorandum Vote now! Vote now ahead of the rush so you will have time to register Dems! You can vote in the primary election right now at the Penn County Courthouse. Print out a ballot ahead of time to make it quick process here: www.votepennco.com/election.htm Candidate Forum, Thu May 1, 7:30 pm At the General Beadle Elementary School Commons beginning at 7:00 PM sharp. Rapid City City

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PenDemorandumVote now! Vote now ahead of the rush so you will have time to register Dems! You can vote in the primary election right now at the Penn County Courthouse. Print out a ballot ahead of time to make it quick process here:www.votepennco.com/election.htm Sen. Tom Daschle is here this week!Former Sen.Tom Daschle is coming to the Hills...Tue 4/29: Obama rallies, Spearfish (11:30a,

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Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 4, 12-4 pm, at The Armory in Sturgis! Join us for lots of Mexican food, a jumping castle for the kids, and your Meade County Democratic Candidates: Pam Chalkley * Dennis Levin * Fred McPherson Nyla Griffith * Kevin O'Dea * Dennis Finch Jeff Nelsen * Kim Henderson * Gary Loudner All the food and fun for $15, $30 for the whole family! Let's carpool to

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News Release For Immediate Release April 22, 2008 Absentee or early voting has begun! Any voter can now vote the presidential primary ballot including offices of US Senator, Pennington County Legislators, County Commissioner (District 2), Rapid City Wards 1 and 2, Hill City School District, Wall School District, and Quinn Town Board Member. You can vote at the Auditor’s Office, 315 St.

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PenDemorandum West River Obama rally, Tuesday April 22, 5:30 pm Pennsylvania Results Watching Party.  Join local Obama supporters in Rapid City! 445 Lounge, Radisson Hotel, 445 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Rapid City, SD 57701This is going to be a close state and an exciting one to watch.   We will have hors d'oeuvre and are requesting a $5 donation to help cover the cost of food.  If you have any questions

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The Pennnington County Democratic Party welcomes the coming primarycampaign as a time to celebrate our values as we back our candidates.This is true from the precinct level all the way up to thePresidential race. In that spirit, we are forwarding the followingfrom the Obama campaign. (Of course, we will also forward Clintoncampaign information when it comes!)--My name is Melissa Ness and I am

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