[PenDems (233)] Democrats to Host Annual Oktoberfest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                             

September 28, 2010

Pennington Democrats To Host Annual Oktoberfest

            The public is invited to attend Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 10 from 3pm to 6pm at the Alex Johnson Hotel in downtown Rapid City.  The annual event is a celebration and fundraising event for the Pennington County Democratic Party

            The event will feature US Representative Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin, and Senator Scott Heidepriem, who is seeking election for Governor.  Candidates for Secretary of State Ben Nesselhuf, Ron Volesky for Attorney General, Julie Bartling for State Auditor, Tom Katus for State Treasurer, and Bob Pille for Commissioner of School and Public Lands have also been invited to the event.

            Live music, great food, a cash bar, and a silent auction will round out the events activities at the Alex Johnson Hotel.

            Tickets for the event are $25 per person, $40 per couple, and $10 for students and seniors.  Tickets can be purchased from Democratic Party officers, by emailing democrats@pendem.org and can also be purchased at the event.  All proceeds will support the 2010 election efforts.

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[PenDems (232)] 5 weeks to Election - Make it count!

We have 5 weeks left until the election, and its time that we ALL get to work!  

Scott Heidepriem has a real chance to become the next Governor of our state, and I hope that everyone of you will make a commitment to help work towards the election on November 2.  Democrats have been working incredibly hard to contact voters in Rapid City.  If you care about this election, we need you to take some initiative and get involved.  Volunteering for the campaign can be a lot of fun, it only takes a few hours of your time each week, and it will make the difference that we need to change the leadership in Pierre for the future of our state.

Volunteer opportunities with the Pennington County Democrats for the week of September 27 to October 4.  Everything happens  Coordinated Campaign office at 1315 Haines Ave. next to Laundry World.

Tuesday, September 28 & Thursday, Sept 30 - 5:30 to 9pm - Calling Democrats for Scott Heidepriem and other Dem candidates

Stop by the office whenever you have time and make phone calls to voters or knock on doors in Rapid City.  Come when you want and stay as long as you can.  

Saturday, October 2 - Noon to 3pm - Door-to-door Canvass

We'll provide lunch and a short training to make sure everyone's ready for the day.  Teams of volunteers will go door to door to talk to fellow democrats about our candidates like Scott Heidepriem, Ben Nesselhuf, and our other state and local candidates.

Remember:  Yard signs and barn signs for all the candidates as well as information about the candidates is available at the campaign office anytime!

For more information, contact 660-626-6634 or email democrats@pendems.org.  

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[PenDems (231)] Save the Date - Oktoberfest 2010!!

Oktoberfest 2010

Sunday, October 10 from 3pm to 6pm

Hotel Alex Johnson in downtown Rapid City

Tickets are $25 per person, $10 for students, $20 for seniors

Special guests will be Rep. Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin 

and Gubernatorial Candidate Scott Heidepriem.  

More details coming soon.

We hope you'll make plans to join us!!  

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[PenDems (230)] We need your help!

Its only 40 days until the election and thats a lot of time to get out and contact voters, but we need your help.

The Pennington County Democrats be working to contact first-time voters and reach out to Democrats who need to be informed about the candidates.  

Meet at NOON on Saturday, September 25.  We'll start out at 1315 Haines Ave (next to Laundry World) with lunch and information about the candidates.  Then we'll team up and head out for a few hours to knock on doors and talk to our neighbors.

RSVP or send questions to silvchristen@gmail.com or 660-626-6634.

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[PenDems (229)] Door-to-Door Canvass - Volunteers needed!

The first door to door canvass focussed specifically on Scott Heidepriem and our local candidates will be held this coming Saturday, September 25, beginning at noon.  Meet at the campaign office at 1315 Haines Ave, between Batteries Plus and Laundry World where the Obama campaign offices were in 2008.  

Lunch will be provided, a short training on message will follow, and you'll be given walk lists that will take about 2 hours to finish.  It's time more West River voters heard about Scott Heidepriem, Ben Arndt and their campaign's message!  

We'll be talking to Democrats who don't vote regularly, Independents who don't vote regularly, and newly registered Dems and Independents – people who will hopefully be receptive to our message.  

So bring your smiles and your enthusiasm!  It'll be a gorgeous day, and after the rain that's coming, you'll want to be out and about.

If you have questions or to RSVP please email silvchristen@gmail.com or call 660-626-6634

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[PenDems (228)] Monthly Meeting - Thursday, Sept 23

Join us on Thursday, Sept 23 at 7pm at the IBEW Labor Hall (922 1/2 E St. Patrick Street)

Agenda

1.  Secretary/Treasurer's Reports

2.  Nominations for Vice-Chair

 

3.  Report from Central States Fair

4.  Oktoberfest Planning - Sunday, October 10

 

5.  Campaign Updates and schedule for phonebanks and canvasses

 

See you Thursday!

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[PenDems (227)] Early Voting Starts Sept 21

On Tuesday, September 21st, the coordinated campaign will be having several early vote events across South Dakota.  The goal of these events is to bring attention to early voting and to the fact that we are very organized this year.  

Our Early Vote rally in Rapid City is scheduled for 12:00 PM this Tuesday.  We'll be meeting at Seattle's Best Coffee, talking about early vote and it's importance to the campaign, and marching over to the courthouse to cast our votes.  This is strategic to the campaign because it shows that we are more organized than the Republicans, and it locks in supportive votes for us now that we don't have to worry about turning out on Election Day.  We also want to show South Dakota that early voting is fun and simple.

Anyone who wants to attend should call me at 716-0259 to RSVP or email me at tnardi@sddp.org.  Don't forget to bring your photo ID to early vote.

Thanks!

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Tom
Tom Nardi
West River Regional Field Director
South Dakota Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign
cell: (215) 680-0735
office: (605) 716-0259
www.sddp.org

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[PenDems (226)] Yards Signs are here!!

Yard signs and billboard/barn signs are available for all our favorite Democrats!

Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin, Scott Heidipreim, and Julie Bartling

Stop by the office at 1315 Haines Ave, (next to Laundry World) from 10am to 10pm weekdays or until 7pm on the weekends.

You can also call Tom at 605-716-0259 and we can make arrangements to deliver signs to your yard.

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[PenDems (225)] Meet Scott Heidepreim in Rapid City!!

Please Join us and meet Scott Heidepreim, the next Governor of South Dakota!!

Thursday, Sept 9 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Labor Temple on E. St. Patrick St.

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[PenDems (224)] Labor Day

Happy Labor Day to everyone!!

We hope to see you all at the Labor Day Parade in Rapid City to walk or ride along with our float and join the fun.

Rapid City Labor Day Parade

Line up at 9am 

Parade at 10am

Find us on the corner of 3rd and Main St. in the Black Hills Credit Union Parking lot.

Rain or shine!  

See you there!!

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Roosevelt Rally Friday Night at Crazy Horse

You can get current information from the Custer County Dems web page.

[PenDems (222)] Celebrate Labor Day with us!

This weekend the PenDems will have an entry in the Labor Day parade in Rapid City, and we'd love you to come march with us. 

Ride along, wave at the crowd, throw candy to the kids and pass out campaign stickers with the Pennington County Dems.  

We hope to see you Monday!!

Here are the details:

Rapid City Labor Day Parade 
Black Hills Federal Credit Union Parking Lot 
3rd St and Main St 
Rapid City, SD 
Monday, September 6th 
9:00 AM 

A community Picnic will follow at Storybook Island. Its hosted by the Rapid City Labor Unions and everyone is invited to attend.

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[PenDems (221)] You're Invited

Democrats Campaign Open House

Wednesday, September 1 from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

Coordinated Campaign Office at 1315 Haines Ave. - on the corner of Haines and Anamosa next to Laundry World.

Bring your friends and family for a chance to meet the local candidates, pick up campaign signs and stickers for your favorite Democrats, and find out what you can help with in this year's campaign season!

See you Wednesday!!

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[PenDems (220)] Campaign Open House

Pennington County Democrats 

Campaign Headquarters Open House

Date:  Wednesday, September 1

Time:  5:30 to 7:30pm

Location: 1315 Haines Ave - thats on the corner of Haines and Anamosa next to Laundry World

Stop by the office for a fun evening to kick-off the campaign season with the Pennington County Democrats!  Its your chance to meet the local Democrat candidates, pick up campaign signs and stickers, and sign up to volunteer for an exciting campaign season ahead!!  We'll provide hotdogs and chips. Bring along something to share, or items that can feed our volunteers. BYOB.

For questions email democrats@pendem.org

Come on out for a fun evening.  We promise not to make you work!

See you on Wednesday!!

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[PenDems (219)] Democrats at the Central States Fair

The Pennington County Democrats will host a booth at the Central States Fair from August 20th to the 29th.  We have information about local and state candidates, voter registration forms, and information about the initiatives on this fall's ballot.  You can find us every day from noon to 8pm.

If you're interested in helping out at the booth, please call Ritchie at 381-3363.  Helping at the booth is a fun way to spend a few hours at the fair and get to know some of the other Pennington County Democrats.  Any time you can offer is a huge help, and we always have fun!

If you can't help out, at least come and visit our booth to get some campaign information, stickers, buttons, and inspiration for the election this fall.  The booth is in the northwest corner of the Soule Building.

See you at the fair!!

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[PenDems (218)] Canvass for our candidates!! Saturday, August 14

Join us on Saturday, August 14

 

When:  Saturday from 10:30am  to 1:30pm

Where:  Pennington County and Coordinated Campaign Headquarters - 1315 Haines Ave (corner of Haines and Anamosa)

What to bring: Bring your walking shoes, a bottle of water and your friends.

 

We're heading out in teams to knock on doors in District 35 to find support for all our favorite Democrats!

 

For more information stop by the office or call Tom Nardi at 215-680-0735.

 

 

[PenDems (217)] Your Invitation

This is your special Invitation to join with the Pennington County Democrats...

August 20-29 – Central States Fair

The Pennington County Democrats will have a booth at the fair again this year, and we need your help to keep it manned throughout the week.  The booth is open from noon to 8pm each day, so if you have any time, at all, to volunteer, we'd love to have you!

Contact – Ritchie Nordstrom,  ritch@rushmore.com, 605-381-3363


September 6 – Rapid City Labor Day Parade

Labor Day in Rapid City is shaping up well.  Join us at 9am for the parade line up, 10am is the Parade, and we'll have lunch together at noon.  If you have ideas for the float, interest in walking or riding on our float, or want to make a donation to help out, contact – Ritchie Nordstrom, ritch@rushmore.com, 605-381-3363

If you have ideas for the booth decorations, float themes, people who might want to volunteer, or other thoughts on these fun events, CALL RITCHIE!!!

[PenDems (216)] Welcome our Chairperson!

I hope you will all welcome Nathaniel (Nate) Mason as the new Chair of the Pennington County Democrats.  Nate is currently a student at Black Hills State and hopes to soon be working in Rapid City as a youth minister.  He has several campaigns under his belt working for the Daschle campaign and most recently served as the westriver director for the Healthy Families campaign.

Nate accepted the nomination at last nights meeting and pledged make serious efforts to build our party in Pennington County.  Nate also wants to make himself available to any democrats in Pennington County.  If your interested in contacting him, please email nkmdem@gmail.com or call 605-685-0305.

[PenDems (215)] Meeting Reminder

 

Pennington County Democrats

 

Meeting TONIGHT - July 29 - 7pm

 

IBEW Hall

 

We're electing a County Party Chair and Vice-Chair, and we'll be nominating a candidate to fill the currently vacant house seat in District 35.

 

Please make plans to attend!

 

 

 

[PenDems (214)] Special meeting Announcement

A Special meeting of the Pennington County Democrats

Thursday, July 29 at 7pm

IBEW  Labor Hall - 922 1/2 St. Patrick St.

It is very important the all Precinct Committee Men and Women make an effort to attend.  

We will be electing a new County Party Chair and apppointing a Candidate to fill the vacant position for House in District 35 which has been vacated by Fern Johnson.