Headquarters is Ready to Go!

Yesterday, a lot of effort was put into the West River Democratic Party Headquarters. I was planning on going out canvassing for Obama with Eric Abrahamson, Kristin Aschenbrenner, Bethany Wojahn, Tom Katus, and many others, but it was not to be. (By the way, KEVN deserves a lot of credit for their first-class effort at local news, including this story about yesterday's Obama canvassing!) Please thank them!

Lois Facer was a huge help to us in laying out the office-- we were on awe of her eye for how things will "work" in the room--and with Jane Murphy and Erin McCarrick did most of the dragging stuff around.

Email democrats@pendem.org if you can help and we'll get you on deck. Or feel free to come by, say hi, pick up some campaign signs, or sign up to help.

Our office is at 552 Kirkeby Lane on the West Side of Rapid City, right behind the west-side Walgreens. Hope to see you there soon!

[PenDems (109)] Election Update: Ballots are online!

PenDemorandum

For continuous updates on the calendar, visit http://pendem.org

Right Now: Stuff it! (and more!)
Beginning this week, we need your help at headquarters with mailing
and phoning. As PUC Candidate Matt McLarty so persuasively put it
at Oktoberfest, this is the time. If you can lend a hand any afternoon
down at our PenDem HQ, please call: 721-1636 or email
democrats@pendem.org.

Sat Sept 20: Hit the Streets for Obama
11am Saturday, at the West River Dem Office
(West Main next to Walgreen's)
It's time to energize the community and raise awareness
about early voting!!!! Join us for some canvassing and help
hand out fliers in downtown Rapid City.
Whether it is for an hour or the afternoon,
come show your support for Obama/Biden!

Tue Sept 23: The Fall 2008 Election Begins Now
The Nov 4 election will officially begin a week from Tuesday
with early voting at the County Courthouse.
All voters can and should verify registration and get sample ballots 
(online now!) at the Secretary of State's Voter Information
Portal: http://apps.sd.gov/applications/st25cers/
Voter registration is available until October 20.
You can download voter registration forms here:
http://votepennco.com/docs/voterregform.pdf

Thu Sept 25, 6p Pennington Democrats Meet
PenDem HQ, 552 Kirkeby Lane
(between Fischer Furniture and Walgreen's on the West Side)
Come share the excitement of this 2008 election!
See you there.

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Hit the Streets for Obama - in Rapid City on Saturday

This Saturday, Dems are gathering to canvass door to door and let people know that early voting begins on Tuesday.

Pennington County West River Headquarters
552 Kirkeby Lane, Rapid City
(between Fischer Furniture and Walgreen's on the West Side)
Saturday Sept 20, 11:00 am

Come Hit the Streets for Obama this Saturday. Its time to energize the community and raise awareness about early voting!!!! Join us for some canvassing and help hand out fliers in downtown Rapid City. This will help us kick off the campaign season. Whether it is for an hour or the afternoon, come show your support for Obama!

Please forward to anyone you think might be interested.

[PenDems (108)] The Election Starts Next Tuesday

PenDemorandum

For continuous updates on the calendar, visit http://pendem.org

Right Now: Stuff it! (and more!)
Beginning this week, we need your help at headquarters with mailing
and phoning. As PUC Candidate Matt McLarty so persuasively put it
at Oktoberfest, this is the time. If you can lend a hand any afternoon
down at our PenDem HQ, please call: 721-1636 or email
democrats@pendem.org.

Tue Sep 16: Step Up For Children
Central High School, 4-6 pm
This is a non-partisan nationally coordinated event to draw public
attention to children's issues. This is the only event scheduled in
South Dakota, so we are fortunate to have it in Rapid City!  Our local
candidates will answer questions from moderators Sid Goss, Eileen
Fleishacker, and from the audience. There will also be displays from
Black Hills area organizations that are active in promoting children
and family issues.
http://qurl.com/1kyv8

Tue Sep 16: District 32 DIA Candidate Forum
West Hills Village, Multi-Purpose Room
255 Texas Street, Rapid City
6:30p: Coffee, cookies with the candidates
7pm: Forum
This is the first of many candidate forums DIA is holding all over West
River. Hurray for DIA for opening the election process to everyone.
This forum will be a great opportunity to compare (and contrast!) our
fine Democratic candidates with their Republican and Independent
opponents.
http://qurl.com/cmwcn

Wed Sept 17: Constitution Day at West Dakota Tech
11 am – 2pm, (Program 12-1)
Feature speakers at noon are House candidates from both sides of
the aisle: our own Eric Abrahamson (D-32) and David Lust (R-34).
All candidates are invited to come and bring their campaign literature.
This is a great opportunity to meet voters from all over the area that
attend and work at WDT.
We will also be registering voters!

Tue Sept 23: Fall 2008 Election Begins
The Nov 4 election will begin a week from Tuesday
with early voting at the County Courthouse.
All voters can and should verify registration and get sample ballots 
(when they are published) at the Secretary of State's Voter Information
Portal: http://apps.sd.gov/applications/st25cers/
Voter registration is available until October 20.
You can download voter registration forms here:
http://votepennco.com/docs/voterregform.pdf

Thu Sept 25, 6p Pennington Democrats Meet
PenDem HQ, 552 Kirkeby Lane
(between Fischer Furniture and Walgreen's on the West Side)
Come share the excitement of this 2008 election!
See you there.

Step Up For Children in Rapid City

Candidates from the four Rapid City state legislative districts (a total of 25 potential individuals) have been invited to a forum on children's issues, moderated by Sid Goss and Eileen Fleishacker.

Tuesday, September 16 Step Up For Children Candidate Forum Central High School 4-6 pm

At the forum each candidate will be introduced and asked questions on children's issues in South Dakota. Following the prepared questions, those attending the forum will be able to ask questions of the candidates by submitting them to the moderators. Each candidate will be given time to make closing remarks.

Children's organizations that work in the Black Hills area will have information and are there to provide information to candidates and the general public.

This event will be a wonderful focus on children's issues. Come on out!

For more information on Step Up For Children, visit:
http://www.qurl.com/fdtmn

Abrahamson promotes democracy!

House candidate Eric Abrahamson, with his partner candidates Tom Katus and Bethany Wojahn, and many others have been circulating petitions to change the way the Rapid City school board is elected. The goal is to create a more open process- only one of the current school board members was elected, the rest have been appointed or run unopposed.

As we work to open up Pierre to solutions, Eric and others feel it's also important to make our local government more open and participatory as well.

Campaign for School Board Election Reform
Organizing Meeting
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Rapid City Public Library

Everyone is Welcome.
Please bring your petitions. We will have a notary available.
You can pick up more new petitions at the meeting.

For questions, call Eric Abrahamson at 484-3820 or email eabraha@mindspring.com

DIA District 32 Candidate Forum!

This is the first of many candidate forums DIA is holding all over West River. Hurray for DIA for opening the election process to everyone. This forum will be a great opportunity to compare (and contrast!) our fine Democratic candidats with their Republican opponents (and a certain Independent I bet we can expect to show up!).

Mark your calendars!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
6:30p: Coffee & Cookies with the Candidates; 7p: Forum
West Hills Village, Multi-Purpose Room
255 Texas Street, Rapid City

Please download, print, and post this flyer! (pdf file)

District 32 team out in Robbinsdale next week

Tom Katus, Eric Abrahamson, and Bethany Wojahn have been hitting the doors for months... but now it's time to meet them in public!



Please print and share the pdf version of this flyer.

Oktoberfest today!

Just a reminder about Oktoberfest -- come meet our candidates tonight, 5-9 pm at the Old Governor's mansion!

The event will feature our local candidates... good words, a cash bar, and also our own Erin McCarrick will be providing...



Click below for more details, or ...
download, print and post the flyer! (oktfeset08.pdf, 1.4MB)

You can RSVP at democrats.com too!

Breakfast with Rep. Herseth Sandlin

Local candidates attended a fund raiser with Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin on Thursday morning down at the Radisson. It was great to hear from her what's happening in Congress, and she spent time talking to the candidates about their campaigns and encouraging our local efforts to make South Dakota an even better place to live. Thank you Stephanie, we support you and thank you for your support of our efforts!


Left to right: Dennis Finch (Senate-33), Theresa Spry (Senate-35), Lisa Cook (House-34), Bethany Wojahn (House-32), Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Eric Abrahamson (House-32), Kim Henderson (House-33), Jeff Nelsen (House-33), and State Sen. Tom Katus (Senate-32 [incumbent])

[PenDems (107)] This Thursday, Friday, Saturday

  PenDemorandum  

Thu Sep 4 6pm Pennington County Dems meet
Two months out from the election and what do you get? A group of Dem friends, building a winning 2008 campaign and laying the groundwork for moving even further forward in 2010!
Come early at 5:15pm for an update on the Dem Convention experience.
The business meeting will then begin at 6pm and will complete early
so folks can carpool to  the District 29 event directly after:

Thu Sep 4 6pm-8pm District 29 Soiree
We can conveniently carpool to this event from the PenDem meeting!
Supporting Dist 29 legislative candidates Levin, Burns, MacPherson
Hosted by Jane Murphy/Dale Lamphere/John & Bernadette Usera
http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com/2008/09/district-29-soiree-thursday.html

Fri Sep 5 11:30 am First Friday Forum, Radisson
Featuring State Senate Minority Leader Scott Heidepriem,
this promises to be informative and inspiring as we swing into
the 2008 election season. You may know, Scott is a strong agent for
positive change in Pierre. (More on Scott: http://www.scottheidepriem.com/)
Local legislative candidates from 32 and 33 will also
be featured at this event!
http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com/2008/08/scott-heidepreim-in-rapid-city-sept-5.html
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4vkfy
 

Sat Sep 6, 5-9 pm
OKTOBERFEST
Old Governor's Mansion

It's time for the Pennington County Democratic Party's
signature event of the year!
All you can eat/live music/beer/brats/etc
Tickets: $25-person/$40-fam/$20-seniors/$10-students
PLEASE BUY TICKETS FROM YOUR LOCAL CANDIDATES!
Advance tickets sold by candidates go 100% to their campaigns!
(Tickets will also be available at the door.)
http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com/2008/08/oktoberfest.html
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4vk8r
NOTE THE NEW LOCATION: Old Governor's Mansion,
Just east of Rapid Valley on Hwy 44
Directions: Head out toward the airport on 44 and look for the signs.
Here's a map with more detail:  http://www.qurl.com/kkt5g

District 29 Soiree Thursday

You Are Cordially Invited To Attend

End of Summer Soiree for Legislative District 29 Candidates

Dennis Levin • Fred McPherson • Bob Burns

Hosted By Dale Lamphere & Jane Murphy • John & Bernadette Usera

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Candidate Contributions Encouraged and Greatly Appreciated

Lamphere & Murphy • Cabin & Studio

21079 Cardinal Place, Sturgis

I-90 Exit #37 • Pleasant Valley Road • One Mile East to Cardinal Place

Turn Left • Turn Left at Green Mailbox • Up the Hill to the Cabin • Carpooling Always Encouraged
Democratic National Convention Door Prizes!!

NO RSVP Required – Questions: jcmurphy@wildblue.net

Friday Press Event for Heidepriem and local candidates from District 32 & 33

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, September 1, 2008
For More Information Contact: Nadine Thomas, First Friday Forum Chair, 605-391-2762

South Dakota State Senate Minority Leader Scott Heidepriem, along with local legislative candidates from District 32 and 33, will be available to meet with members of the press at 11:30 am at the Radisson Hotel in Rapid City prior to addressing the Pennington County Democratic First Friday Forum on Friday, September 5, 2008. Local candidates include District 32 State Senator Tom Katus, House candidates Eric Abrahamson and Bethany Wojahn, District 33 Senate candidate Dennis Finch and House candidates Jeff Nelson and Kim Henderson.

The luncheon begins at 12 noon at the Radisson with a cost of $12.00.

[PenDems (106)] See you next week!

  PenDemorandum  

Mon Sep 1 Labor Day Parade and Celebration Picnic
Parade set up at 9am, stepping out at 10am sharp. Candidates and their supporters greeting the crowd are invited to step out 10 or 15 minutes before the parade starts. Right after it's over, (about 11 am) come join our Labor friends for a celebration picnic, in Memorial Park, at the bandshell (right next to the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center). Our local legislative candidates will speak; all are invited to come and support them! See you there!
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4vkfc
(Please come out, wear blue if you can, and march with your local candidates! And... bring a check to buy Oktoberfest tickets from your local candidates!

Thu Sep 4 6pm Pennington County Dems meet
Two months out from the election and what do you get?
A group of Dem friends, building a winning 2008 campaign and laying the groundwork for moving even further forward in 2010! Come early at 5:15pm for an update on the Dem Convention experience. The business meeting will then begin at 6pm and will complete early so folks can
go attend the District 29 event directly after!

Fri Sep 5 11:30 am First Friday Forum, Radisson
Featuring State Senate Minority Leader Scott Heidepriem, this promises to be informative and inspiring as we swing into the 2008 election season. You may know, Scott is a strong agent for positive change in Pierre. (More on Scott: http://www.scottheidepriem.com/) Local legislative candidates from Districts 32 and 33 will also be introduced at this event!
http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com/2008/08/scott-heidepreim-in-rapid-city-sept-5.html
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4vkfy

Sat Sep 6, 5-9 pm
OKTOBERFEST
Old Governor's Mansion
It's time for the Pennington County Democratic Party's signature event of the year! All you can eat/live music/beer/brats/etc
Tickets: $25-person/$40-fam/$20-seniors/$10-students
PLEASE BUY TICKETS FROM YOUR LOCAL CANDIDATES!
Advance tickets sold by candidates go 100% to their campaigns!
(Advance tickets from your local candidates!)
http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com/2008/08/oktoberfest.html
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4vk8r
NOTE THE NEW LOCATION: Old Governor's Mansion, Just east of Rapid Valley on Hwy 44
Directions: Head out toward the airport on 44 and look for the signs.
Here's a map with more detail: http://www.qurl.com/kkt5g

Scott Heidepriem in Rapid City Sept. 5

Friday September 5, 11:30 am, Radisson Hotel.

This month's First Friday Forum features State Senate Minority Leader Scott Heidepriem; this promises to be informative and inspiring as we swing into the 2008 election season. You may know, Scott is a strong agent for positive change in Pierre.

Come meet Scott and our local candidates from Districts 32 and 33.

Cost for lunch is $12. For more information contact: Jane Murphy, West River Director, SDDP, (605) 347-8937 or Nadine Thomas, First Friday Noon Forum Chair, (605) 391-2762

Live Blog from PenDem West River HQ

PenDems are gathering at the Coordinated Campaign/Herseth/West River Dems office.
7:00 Sounds like Tyler is going to make it into the stadium! We've been talking to him on the cell.

7:16 We are munching pizza and really LOVED Al Gore's speech. The retired Generals are now coming out to be honored and make the point that Obama is the best choice to defend our country!

7:00 Sounds like Tyler is going to make it into the stadium! We've been talking to him on the cell.

Jonna is here from the MTV Street Team, and brought her friend Darrold... it was cool to have them here!

7:16 We are munching pizza and really LOVED Al Gore's speech. The retired Generals are now coming out to be honored and make the point that Obama is the best choice to defend our country!
7:00 Sounds like Tyler is going to make it into the stadium! We've been talking to him on the cell.

7:16 We are munching pizza and really LOVED Al Gore's speech. The retired Generals are now coming out to be honored and make the point that Obama is the best choice to defend our country!

7:22 lots of clapping here for all military and for the support of the Democratic Party for our men and women in uniform!

7:28 BIDEN BIDEN BIDEN.. Candidate Bethany Wojahn (House-Dist 32) and Jeff Nelsen (House D. 33) are here! (Tom Katus (Senate Dist 32) was here and will return for the Obama speech.

7:33 Bonnie Peterson (House Dist 34) is here!! and Eric Abrahamson (House 32) and Theresa Spry! (Senate Dist 35) ROCK AND ROLL.

Herseth Sandling West River Coordinator Erin McCarrick with West River Women Candidates Bonnie Peterson, Bethany Wojahn, and Theresa Spry.

7:56 TOM KATUS IS BACK! Re-elect Tom for 32!

8:03 Lisa Cook (House 34) is here!

8:15 I Accept Your Nomination !!!!!!!! Thank you Hillary Rodham Clinton!


8:25 It isn't that John McCain doesn't care...
it's that John McCain just doesn't get it.

8:40 He's taking it to McCain on national security. Excellent. Yes, we can!

He [McCain] said he'll follow Bin Laden to the Gates of Hell, but he won't even follow him to the cave where he lives!

8:42 We need a President who will address the threats of the future, not keep grasping at threats of the past.

8:43 WE ARE THE PART OF ROOSEVELT, WE ARE THE PARTY OF KENNEDY. SO DON'T TELL ME THE DEMOCRATS WON'T KEEP US SAFE.

8:46 [Our men and women in uniform] have not served a red America, or a blue America, they have served THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I've got news for John McCain. WE ALL PUT OUR COUNTRY FIRST.

8:51 Change is coming.. and I know it's coming because I have seen it.

[PenDems (105)] Re: Reminder: See Obama Speak Tonight in Rapid City... CORRECTION

Sorry, there was a typographical error...
The Coord Campaign/Herseth/West River Dems office is on WEST MAIN ST.

Feel free to come by any time this evening, but don't miss the speech at 8pm!

On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 9:49 AM, Pennington Democrats <democrats@pendem.org> wrote:

...from our special "open-circuit" TV connection ...
Good food, good friends, and exclusive interviews (by cell) with PenDem notables in Denver!
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4vkkq

See you tonight at 6pm, 552 Kirkeby Lane! There's lots of free parking!
(WEST MAIN STREET, right between Walgreen's and Bob Fischer's under-construction store (formerly Karl's)

 

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Oktoberfest, Sat Sep 6, from 5 to 9pm!

Click below for more details, or ...
download, print and post the flyer! (oktfeset08.pdf, 1.4MB)

You can RSVP at democrats.com too!

see ya there!

[PenDems (103)] Convention Week Update

  PenDemorandum  

Thu Aug 28 6pm Come see Obama Speak ... at West RiverDem HQ!

Come watch Barack Obama's acceptance speech and
gather at the West River HQ this Thurs night at 6:00 pm.
Pot Luck Snacks ~ Good Company
We're looking for a big turnout--See you there!
http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com/2008/08/thursday-at-black-hills-dem-hq-be-there.html
Remember, you can follow the convention all this week online:
http://badlandsblue.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1331

Mon Sep 1 Labor Day Parade and Celebration Picnic
Parade set up at 9am, stepping out at 10am sharp.
Right after it's over, come join local Labor friends at their
annual picnic over in Memorial Park. See you there!

Thu Sep 4 6pm Pennington County Dems meet
Two months out from the election and what do you get?
A group of Dem friends, building a wiinning 2008 campaign
and laying the groundwork for moving even further
forward in 2010! Come early at 5:15pm for a "download" of
Dem Convention experience. The business meeting will
begin at 6pm and will complete early so folks can go attend
the District 29 event directly after!

[PenDems (102)] Convention Week

Mon Aug 25 District 32 BBQ 5:30-7:30 pm Robbinsdsale Park

Katus, Abrahamson, and Wojahn will have a community
picnic in Robbinsdale Park to introduce themselves to
Robbinsdale voters and hear the concerns of Robbinsdale
and other District 32 Residents. Brats, burgers, etc. provided.
http://bethanyforhouse.blogspot.com/2008/08/robbinsdale-picnic-mon-night.html

Thu Aug 28 6pm Invesco Event... at West RiverDem HQ
The regular monthly meeting of the Pennington County
Democratic Party has been postponed a week
to enable our members and friends to gather to watch Sen.
Barack Obama's acceptance speech.
Pot Luck Snacks ~ Good Company
We're looking for a big turnout--See you there!
http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com/2008/08/thursday-at-black-hills-dem-hq-be-there.html
You can follow the convention all week online:
http://badlandsblue.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1331

Mon Sep 1 Labor Day Parade and Celebration Picnic
Parade set up at 9am, stepping out at 10am sharp.
Right after it's over, come join local Labor friends at their
annual picnic over in Memorial Park. See you there!

Thu Sep 4 Pennington County Dems meet early (tentative time: 5:15p)
Two months out from the election and what do you get?
A group of Dem friends, building a wiinning 2008 campaign
and laying the groundwork for moving even further
forward in 2010! Come hear news of the Denver Convention
and all Dem doings in this post-convention "catch-up" meeting.
Come join us!

Thursday at Black Hills Dem HQ: Be There!

We hope all Black Hills types can join us for the Thursday night, 6pm Black Hills Convention Party to see the acceptance speech live!

Feel free to sign up or just drop by Thursday night.

Ballot Question Pamphlet

The Secretary of State has published the ballot question pamphlet
(pdf download).

If you need more evidence to convince your friends and neighbors to help get more Dems in the South Dakota State House and Senate, look no further!!!

Meade County Chuckwagon Feed!

All are invited to come out to Sturgis this Saturday, August 23!

3 pm - Sturgis City Park - Woodland Shelter

Featuring speakers:
Steve Jarding, Matt McLarty, Darrell Shoemaker, Bernadette Usera,
and District 29 candidates:
Dennis Levin - Senate
Fred McPherson, Bob Burns - House


Feel free to Sign up -- or just come on out!
Print out the flyer! (pdf file)

We Got Pictures: Bethany Wojahn garden party

Bethany Wojahn had a lovely party to raise funds and visibility for her campaign. It featured a lot of key folks, including many candidates. A good time was had by all... and we got pictures!

We really appreciate all who came and provided neat stuff to be ably auctioned by our own Robert "Sarge" Preston, who encouraged the auction by threatening more jokes if we didn't bid. Sarge, seriously, thanks a lot, it was really fun!

Wojahn Garden Party

There's video posted over at the Bethany For House website.

[PenDems (100)] Meet Me At the Fair

PenDemorandum

Central State Fair Parade, Aug 16, 11 am
Our candidates will be out in force at the Central States Fair Parade
in downtown Rapid City tomorrow (Sat) morning.
We are gathering in the vicinity of the County Courthouse
See you there!

Meet us at the Fair, now until Aug 24
Starting right now and for the next ten days, we will
be on the scene at the Central State Fair!
Come on by, and bring your friends. It's also not too
long to sign up to staff the booth!
Call 716-3391 or 721-1636 or visit: http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4v58x

Democratic Party Platform 2008

Our 2008 Democratic Party Platform and Resolutions developed at our State Convention this year is posted online for download (pdf, 143k).

It's a useful tool for candidates and Party supporters to find out what the sense of the Party is these days, and a useful tool for contrasting our view from that of our opponents.

Come and get it!

West River Democratic Party Candidate Web Links

Who are my candidates? Check your voter registration and District at the SD Voter Information Portal. More information on registering to vote here at the SOS Website. State Legislative District Map (pdf) Pennington County Auditor Election Info Website

The links below either go to ActBlue, or a candidate web site.

If you have a better link for any of the candidates below, please email us!

Federal

Barack Obama, President
Tim Johnson, Senate (incumbent)
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, House (incumbent)

State Constitutional Offices

Matt McLarty - Public Utilities Commission

State Legislature

Ryan M. Maher, District 28 Senate
Richard Zacher, District 28A House
Dean Schrempp, District 28A House

Dennis Levin, District 29 Senate
Pam Chalkley, District 29 House
Fred McPherson, District 29 House

Charles Jonathan Easterby, District 30 Senate
Jacqueline Gerenz, District 30 House
David Melmer, District 30 House

Nyla Griffith, District 31 Senate
Kevin W. O'Dea, District 31 House

Thomas M. Katus, District 32 Senate (incumbent)
Bethany Wojahn, District 32 House
Eric Abrahamson, District 32 House

Dennis Finch, District 33 House
Jeff Nelsen, District 33 House
Kimberly Henderson, District 33 House
Bob Burns, District 34 House
Gary L. Hargens, District 34 Senate
Lisa F. Cook, District 34 House

Theresa Spry, District 35 Senate
Fern Y. Johnson, District 35 House
Curtis R. Marquardt, District 35 House

[PenDems (99)] Sign up for Denver!

PenDemorandum

Sign up to attend Obama's Acceptance Speech!
The DNC has opened up a program to allow those who
are not delegates to attend Sen. Obama's acceptance speech
at Invesco Field. The deadline to sign up is August 12;
if you are interested in going to Denver, please sign up
as soon as you can.

Plans for a bus or a carpool are in the works
from the local area; but the first step would be to
get a credential to attend. We're certain that
either a bus or a carpool will be driving down for the
speech and then driving back to Rapid City directly after
the event. If you are contacted, you can tell them the
Pennington County Democrats will be cooperating on
transportation.

Please sign up today:
http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com/2008/08/sign-up-for-invesco-now.html
http://www.demconvention.com/invesco
South Dakota Contact Number: (720) 362-2500
commcredentials@demconvention.com
When e-mailing, you must include the name of your state in the subject line and your phone number in the body of your message.

Note that there are many ways you can participate in the
Convention in Denver.

The PenDems need YOU!
Now is the time for all good men and women to come to the aid of the party!
West River Democrats and Democratic candidates can use your help.
* Data entry * Phone calls * Mailings * Signs * Parades * Events *
If you have an hour or two a week, call and volunteer!
716-3391 or 721-1636.

Bethany Wojahn Garden Reception, Aug 10
Please come and enjoy fine food, elegant music, and the exquisite
gardens of Master Gardener Vaud Oberlander, and take the
opportunity to come and support:
**District 32 House Candidate Bethany Wojahn**
Sunday, August 10 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Hosted by Obie and Vaud Oberlander
8615 Kings Court, Rapid City (off of Nemo Road)
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/campaign/4v58w

Central States Fair, Aug 15-24
This will be a lot of fun. Please consider heading on down
to see us, or, better yet, help out! We need volunteers
to help our candidates meet with the public at the fair!
Call 716-3391 or 721-1636.
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4v58x

Sign up for Invesco now!

From the DNC:

Today, we're announcing plans to let you join Convention delegates and thousands of others in Denver for the final night of the 2008 Democratic National Convention - including Barack Obama's acceptance speech.

Breaking the mold of traditional political Conventions, Senator Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for president at INVESCO Field at Mile High. Denver's football stadium can accommodate an audience of more than 75,000. With a free "Community Credential," you could be a witness to history on August 28, 2008.

We're opening this Convention to more people than ever before.

Democrats, independents, and Republicans from around the country are being invited to attend. There is already great interest - and only a limited number of Community Credentials. Because you receive Convention e-mail updates, you're among the first to see the details.

There are a few steps to obtaining a Community Credential. Most importantly, you must have travel plans and a place to stay in the Denver area. You may be a Colorado neighbor - or traveling from far away. In either case, there is a specific credentialing contact for each state. You can find a state-by-state contact list at:

http://www.DemConvention.com/invesco

Follow the instructions on that page. You can also read complete program details and find answers to some common questions. We expect a great deal of interest in Community Credentials - and space is limited even in a football stadium. You should begin the process today for the best chance of participating in-person.

Whether you're in Denver or not, this historic Convention will be easy to follow. In the days ahead, we'll tell you how to participate at home. You can catch all of the action live online at DemConvention.com.

We're excited to open this Convention to a larger audience than ever before. And we're glad to welcome you - however you plan to watch.

Sign up today:

South Dakota Contact Number: (720) 362-2500
commcredentials@demconvention.com
When e-mailing, you must include the name of your state in the subject line and your phone number in the body of your message.

[PenDems (98)] URGENT: hotel room for Denver Convo

>  The DNC is asking Malcolm Chapman to release several hotel rooms in Denver at the
> Doubletree which are currently being held for the South Dakota
> delegation.  Malcolm would love to have South Dakotans fill these
> remaining rooms, but he needs to know by tomorrow morning (yikes!) if
> someone wants a room.  Here are the details:
>
> Denver Doubletree
>
> $179.00 plus tax/night
>
> 5 night minimum stay
> Anyone interested should contact Malcolm by Friday morning, August
> 8th.
>

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[PenDems (97)] Ninety-Nine Days

PenDemorandum

Candidates Launch Campaigns at 100 Days, 100 Doors Event
Candidates and their committees headed out door to door last Saturday. We're on our way...
(more pictures and info)

The PenDems need YOU!
Now is the time for all good men and women to come to the aid of the party! West River Democrats and Democratic candidates can use your help...
* Data entry * Phone calls * Mailings * Signs * Parades * Events *
If you have an hour or two a week, call and volunteer!
716-3391 or 721-1636.

PUC Candidate McLarty, Friday Aug 1
This is the First Friday Forum at the Radisson in Rapid City at 11:30 am
Cost for lunch is $12. For more information contact: Jane Murphy, West River Director, SDDP, (605) 347-8937 or Nadine Thomas, First Friday Noon Forum Chair, (605) 391-2762, or sign up!
(From the Editor: This will be a thrill. For a taste, see his acceptance speech in Oacoma: (click for video)

Pizza, Pop & Politics, Thursday Aug 7
An organizational meeting for Young (under 30) Democrats is set for early Thursday evening, August 7 at the Democratic Party Headquarters. Come have supper on us and learn more about how you can make a difference!

Bethany Wojahn Garden Reception, Aug 10
Please come and enjoy fine food, elegant music, and the exquisite gardens of Master Gardener Vaud Oberlander, and take the opportunity to come and support:
**District 32 House Candidate Bethany Wojahn**
Sunday, August 10 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Hosted by Obie and Vaud Oberlander, 8615 Kings Court, Rapid City (off of Nemo Road)
RSVP: 390-8873, 341-1871 or online.

Central States Fair, Aug 15-24
This will be a lot of fun. Please consider heading on down to see us, or, better yet, help out! We need volunteers to help our candidates meet with the public at the fair! Call 716-3391 or 721-1636 or sign up here.

100 Days, 100 Doors

What a thrill... 100 days, 100 doors.

This morning our candidates were out in force, taking inspiration from Franklin Delano Roosevelt to head on out and start campaigning in earnest. Here we go!

News stories online:
-- KNBN-TV
-- KOTA-TV (includes video!)
-- More pictures and video posted at Badlands Blue

and here on Picasa:

One Hundred Days, One Hundred Doors

We Got Pictures: Williams and Ree

What a great show. Thank you Lawrence County Dems! And thanks so much Williams and Ree and friends!

[PenDems (96)] Williams and Ree edition

Pendemorandum

County Party Meeting: Thursday July 24, 6pm
Beginning with the July meeting and throughout the campaign season,
the Pennington County Democratic Party will meet at the West River
Democratic Headquarters, rather than the library. Come see our
joint headquarters with Senator Johnson and Representative Herseth-Sandlin!
552 Kirkeby Lane Suite 2, Rapid City, SD 57702
Phone: 605-716-3391
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4v54m
The PenDems need YOU!

Now is the time for all good men and women to come to the aid of the party!
West River Democrats and Democratic candidates can use your help.

* Data entry * Phone calls * Mailings * Signs * Parades * Events *

If you have an hour or two a week, call and volunteer! 716-3391 or 721-1636.

We also need signups for the Central States Fair, coming up!
(Looking forward to seeing you there!)

Williams and Ree TONIGHT!
Tues July 22, 7pm, Deadwood Pavilion

(We got pictures)

[PenDems (95)] PenDem meeting, volunteers needed, Williams and Ree

Pendemorandum

County Party Meeting: Thursday July 24, 6pm
Beginning with the July meeting and throughout the campaign season,
the Pennington County Democratic Party will meet at the West River
Democratic Headquarters, rather than the library. Come see our
joint headquarters with Senator Johnson and Representative Herseth-Sandlin!
552 Kirkeby Lane Suite 2, Rapid City, SD 57702
Phone: 605-716-3391
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4v54m

The PenDems need YOU!

Now is the time for all good men and women to come to the aid of the party!
West River Democrats and Democratic candidates can use your help.

* Data entry * Phone calls * Mailings * Signs * Parades * Events *

If you have an hour or two a week, call and volunteer! 716-3391 or 721-1636.

The Indian And The White Guy
are coming to West River to support the Lawrence County Dems!

Williams and Ree
Tues July 22, 7pm, Deadwood Pavilion
$30 general admission
Advance tickets:
* In Rapid City: Kate Kelley, 605-202-0307
* By phone: Black Hills Central Reservations, 578-7702
* Deadwood Chamber, 767 Main, Deadwood
* TDG Communications, 93 Sherman St, Deadwood
* Blue Dog Gallery, 309 Main St, Lead
* Bay Leaf Cafe, 126 W Hudson, Spearfis
* At the door (ONLY IF AVAILABLE)
http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-post.html

Be a groupie!

This is a wonderful opportunity for the Lawrence County Party to raise substantial funds to help our state legislative and county commission candidates and increase our visibility/credibility within the community.

To make certain the event is a total success they have need of volunteers to help sell and take tickets at the door, sell beverages and snacks, and help out in general. Pennington County Dems are invited to help! If, in addition to buying a ticket to the concert, you would like to further help and support our fellow Dems and play a special part in this unique event by volunteering, please call Bob Wilson, Lawrence County Chair, at 717-3220.

Williams and Ree -- don't miss it!

Tuesday, July 22, 7pm
Deadwood Pavilion
The Indian And The White Guy
$30 general admission
Advance tickets:
Deadwood Chamber, 767 Main, Deadwood
TDG Communications, 93 Sherman St, Deadwood
Blue Dog Gallery, 309 Main St, Lead
Bay Leaf Cafe, 126 W Hudson, Spearfish
At the door (ONLY IF AVAILABLE)

Hope to see you there!

[PenDems (93)] You are invited to come celebrate with us!

Pendemorandum

Heritage Fest this weekend
Come on down and visit us at the PenDem booth at the Heritage Fest tonight through Sunday!
http://www.bhheritagefest.com/

We've got pictures!

Stephanie at the Fairgrounds Saturday
Join our favorite at-large Congresswoman, Rep Stephanie Herseth Sandlin
for lunch this Saturday, 11:30-1pm at the Fairgrounds Fine Arts Building
(where you get cream puffs during the fair).
Featuring our favorite PenDem lunch, Dakota Dogs!
More info: 716-3391

O'Dea for State House Fundraiser July 10
Fundraising Dinner Thursday, July 10th at Roma's in Spearfish
Social Hour 6:00 pm * Dinner 7:00 pm * Cost: $100.00 per person
Please contact Kevin at odeaforhouse2008@gmail.com or 722-4426
http://odeaforhouse.com

[PenDems (92)] Fireworks - you are invited to Tom Katus's House!

see attachment

Home of Sen Tom Katus
821 Upper Pines Dr
718-0545, tom@tomkatus.com


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Tom Katus to speak at Mount Rushmore

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 a legislative perspective. Members of the Advocates for Creative Theater Students' production of The Laramie Project will perform excerpts from the docu-drama, which explores the tragedy to a community caused by the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. Brandon Sterling rounds out the program with his brilliant piano instrumentals.

Where: Mount Rushmore
When: July 12, 2008 beginning at Noon
Program begins at 1 pm in the amphitheater

More over on Tom Katus's blog.

[PenDems (91)] See you at the Heritage Fest!

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. And... we got pictures: http://www.qurl.com/cfzr9
There are also reports and video at http://badlandsblue.com.

At the Central Committee meeting, directly after the convention was completed on Saturday, four West River delegates were chosen to represent South Dakota at the National Dem Convention in Denver: Malcom Chapman, Martin Yeung, and Cecilia Fire Thunder will join sitting delegate Russell Blacksmith (who was elected in March). (Tom Katus missed the cut by just a few Obama votes in the June 3 primary.)

Presidents Day Parade pictures!
Those out of town at Convo missed a great parade on June 28. PenDems were on the scene, spreading the good word that we have great candidates that are ready to serve on Day One in Pierre!
http://www.qurl.com/dqzth

Heritage Fest Help Needed, July 3-6
Come see us this weekend at the Heritage Festival! If you can help, we can use your assistance. You can sign up! on th web, email democrats@pendem.org, or call 716-3391, or 721-1636.


CAMPAIGN ON!
With the opening of offices for Sen. Johnson, Rep. Herseth Sandlin, the coordinated statewide campaign, and races for all our local legislative seats, the need for volunteers is upon us. Whether you want to get your exercise walking door to door or would rather answer phones or input data, we have jobs for volunteers. Call 721-1636 or email democrats@pendem.org, and a campaign volunteer or staffer will help you find the best fit for your time and talents.

The Office
No, not the cult movie, we're talking about the campaign office. We haven't had the entertaining drama like the Republican office, but we are open, and truly great things are happening down there.

The Pendem "Blue Phone" (721-1636) is hooked up, and you can come by sign up to help. We're on West Main, right between Fischer's Furniture's construction site, and Walgreens:
552 Kirkeby Lane Suite 2
Rapid City, SD 57702
716-3391

We need help organizing, putting up signs, decorating, and so on.
Please feel free to come by and check out the space (there's a
cool "war room" downstairs, etc) and help out. If you can drop by
Wednesday it would be a great help.

Cookies are also appreciated.. union-made especially appreciated!
http://www.bctgm.org/buybctgm/buy_co_product.html

Presidents Parade

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

Presidents Parade

Dem convention: We Got Pictures!

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 Selected
The following delegates were selected by the State Central Committee directly after the convention was adjourned:

* Unpledged At Large Delegate—Mark Anderson, Sioux Falls
* Elected Obama Delegate—Juanita Lentz, Watertown
* Elected Clinton Delegate—Cecilia Fire Thunder, Bennett County
* Clinton At Large Delegate—Bill Nibbelink, Flandreau
* Clinton At Large Delegate—Kay Solberg, Watertwon
* Obama At Large Delegate—Martin Yeung, Rapid City
* Clinton At Large Alternate—Liz Himmel-Roberts, Hartford

[PenDems (90)] PenDemorandum for June 22

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 know by calling 721-1636 or emailing democrats-at-pendem.org.

CAMPAIGN ON!
With the opening of offices for Sen. Johnson, Rep. Herseth Sandlin, the coordinated statewide campaign, and races for all our local legislative seats, the need for volunteers is upon us. Whether you want to get your exercise walking door to door or would rather answer phones or input data, we have jobs for volunteers. Call 721-1636 or email democrats-at-pendem.org, and a campaign volunteer or staffer will help you find the best fit for your time and talents.

TUESDAY EDUCATION FORUM
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. The one in Rapid City is on a topic that will be key in our West River elections, South Dakota education. All are invited to come and contribute to the discussion.
Tue, June 24, Journey Museum Theatre, 5:30 pm
http://www.qurl.com/28tk4

JOIN THE PARADE THIS SATURDAY
Kick off more than a week of Independence Day festivities by joining Democrats and Democratic Candidates in the Parade of Presidents Saturday, June 28. We'll be handing out flags to kids. We will gather at 8 am, staging is along 100 to 400 Main St (near the County Courthouse)

Heritage Fest Help Needed, July 3-6
Mark your calendars for the Heritage Festival! We will need folks to help cover the booth and get our message out that it's time to send more Democrats to Pierre!
Please sign up here, email democrats-at-pendem.org, or call 721-1636.

We Got Pictures: Rock The Vote
We had a fun night on June 14 and hope to do it again before the summer is out! The pictures don't do the volume and fun justice! Thank you Johanna, Erin, Edie, Suzanne and all others that made this such a great event, it was a great time and... we registered Democrats!
http://www.qurl.com/5d7rg

Democrats hold public meetings Tuesday

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 to offer ideas and to get the public's input. The information gathered at the meetings will be forwarded to delegates meeting June 26-28 at the S.D. Democratic Party State Convention at Cedar Shore Resort & Convention Center in Oacoma.

"These public meetings are important to give experts and citizens alike the opportunity to share ideas and discuss suggestions to make our state a better place to live and make a living," Billion said.

The meeting topics, locations and times are as follows:

• Education: What's right for South Dakota's future - Sioux Falls. The meeting will be held 6-8 p.m. on the top floor meeting room of the Downtown Holiday Inn City Centre.
  
• Renewable Energy & South Dakota's New Economy - Huron. The meeting, conducted by Rep. Dale Hargens, D-Miller, will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Library Room of the Crossroads Hotel & Convention Center.
  
• Education: State of Education in South Dakota - Rapid City. The meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. in the theater at the Journey Museum.

Final national convention delegates - Application form attached

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 be received by noon Friday, June 13, at the S.D. Democratic Party office, P.O. Box 1485, Sioux Falls, SD 57101 (street address is 309 W. 43rd Street - Suite 107, Sioux Falls, SD 57105).

Due to the result of Tuesday's primary election, Hillary Clinton received six district-level delegates plus two alternates and Barack Obama received four delegates plus one alternate. These delegates and alternates were chosen in Pierre at the state caucus and their names appeared in rank order on the primary ballot. In the final round June 28, Clinton will receive an additional three pledged delegates and one alternate and Obama will receive two pledged delegates.

Here are the positions that are available and how they must be pledged:

- Three committed at-large delegates - Two positions must be pledged to Hillary Clinton and one to Barack Obama.

- One at-large alternate - Must be pledged to Hillary Clinton.

- Two pledged Party Leader & Elected Official delegate positions - One must be pledged to Hillary Clinton and one must be pledged to Barack Obama. People who qualify as "Party Leaders & Elected Officials" must be Democrats who hold elected office in South Dakota or who hold official party office positions, such as chair, vice chair to precinct committee woman and man.

- One unpledged add-on delegate - This position is nominated from the floor by the State Chair and the State Central Committee. If you want to be considered for nomination, you may select unpledged add-on delegate on the form or you may contact a member of the State Central Committee.

Delegate application forms have been in circulation among local party officials, campaigns and others. Please forward copies to registered Democrats who express an interest in competing to receive any of these remaining positions.

Here are a few important notes:

* The State Central Committee is not the same entity as Delegates to the State Democratic Party Convention, (please fill out and send in that form [PDF, 118K]) which also meets June 26-28 at Cedar Shore Resort. The State Central Committee is comprised of the chair, vice chair, state central committee woman and state central committee man in each organized county of South Dakota.

* The vote by the Central Committee on these positions is based on a "weighted vote," according to Democratic National Committee rules. This means each county party votes a strength based on the number of votes received in 2006 by the Democratic governor candidate. The counties which posted the highest number of votes in 2006 will have the greatest portion of weighted votes (i.e., Minnehaha, Pennington, Brown counties).

* The weighted vote of each county may be divided according to the number of central committee members from the county are present. For example, if Aurora County cast 1,000 votes for the Democratic candidate for governor in 2006, and only two members of the county's central committee delegation attend the meeting June 28, the vote may be split according to the members present. In other words, one member can cast 500 votes for one candidate and the other member can cast 500 votes for the other candidate. There is no proxy voting in Central Committee meetings and there is no secret ballot.

* The Obama and Clinton campaigns have the right to discard applications submitted for their respective pledged delegate/alternate positions prior to the June 28 meeting. This means if the presidential primary campaign's representatives tells the State Central Committee that only three names out of all the applicants may be considered for the pledged positions available, the Central Committee may only vote on the approved names.

* A bias will be implemented by the State Central Committee's selections on June 28 so that South Dakota will meet its affirmative action goals which are established in the 2008 Delegate Selection Plan. Some of those goals were achieved in the selection June 3 achieved with the 10 district delegates. The remaining goals MUST be the result from the June 28 selection - a 50/50 gender balance (realizing there will be 23 delegates), one disabled person, one Native American person, and one person from the
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender population.

The attachment (PDF, 378K) is the form for delegate/alternate positions which will be chosen June 28.

Best wishes,
Rick

Richard A. Hauffe
Executive Director
South Dakota Democratic Party
Post Office Box 1485
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57101-1485
Office Phone 605.271.5405
Cellular Phone 605.759.7499
Email rhauffe@sio.midco.net

[PenDems (86)] A word from Cheryl

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 primary process—and we can reap the benefits of hundreds of more Democrats registered and ready to work for change in South Dakota.

With the June 3rd primary behind us, we will unite in our passion for re-electing Senator Tim Johnson and Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin. We will work to elect a new Democratic President and we will win a Democratic majority in our State Senate and break the two-thirds stronghold in the State House. Working together we will change the debate in South Dakota and bring new leadership for our future.

Our momentum must continue. We can catch our breath, but let us re-double our efforts to bring two-party government to South Dakota!

I look forward to working together over the next several months. Won't you join us? Write to chair@pendem.org or call 484-0334.

Cheryl Chapman, Chair
Pennington County Democratic party

  
    

[PenDems (85)] Election day!

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/9v9zj

If you need help voting: contact your county auditor,
email democrats@pendem.org, or contact one of the Presidential
primary offices:  Hillary: 605-281-0393  Obama: 605-399-2008
 

We got pictures!
The Coordinated Campaign's blog, Badlands Blue, has updates,
and fun pictures and stories of West River Presidential candidate
visits at the blog Badlands Blue.
We appreciate their supporting this blog and invite all SD Dems
to read, comment and post!
http://badlandsblue.com

Tue June 3 Primary Night Party, 6:30p-10p at Dublin Square
Watch South Dakota returns on the big screen with fellow Dems.
Munchies, no-host bar. The suggested $7.50 donation (and
anything above) will help cover the munchie costs and also
support our great PenDem candidates. See you there!
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4vhz7


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[PenDems (84)] PenDem Voice Newsletter online

The save-a-tree version of the PenDem Voice is online here:

http://rap.midco.net/cprice/post/PenDemVoiceJuneJuly08.pdf

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[PenDems (83)] Primary 2008

PenDemorandum
Primary 2008 Edition

New PenDem Newsletter Online!
June 2008 issue
Download 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:
  http://qurl.com/9v9zj

If you need help voting: contact your county auditor,
email democrats@pendem.org, or contact one of the Presidential
primary offices:  Hillary: 605-281-0393  Obama: 605-399-2008
 
Mon June 2 Hillary at Tally's Downtown 8:30 am
Come Join Senator Hillary Clinton for a
"Solutions for Securing South Dakota's Future" Event!
Doors Open at 8:30AM, event begins at 10:00AM
Tally's Restaurant, 530 Sixth St, Rapid City, SD

Obama Campaign June 2-3
You can read about Obama's weekend Rapid City stop here:
www.badlandsblue.com
PenDem Ida Fast Wolf gave a wonderful introduction!
The Rapid City team wants your help to get supporters
and all Dems to the polls!
Obama Campaign Rapid City Office: 605-399-2008

Tue June 3 Honk and Wave For Hillary
11:00AM-1:00PM, 4:00PM-7:00PM
Come down to our West River HQ and we'll send you out
to Jackson Blvd and other key locations across the city
so you can encourage fellow South Dakotans to vote for Hillary!
Be a champion for Hillary like she is for us!
2020 Jackson Blvd, Suite 4, Rapid City, SD

Tue June 3 Primary Night Party, 6:30p-10p at Dublin Square
Watch South Dakota returns on the big screen with fellow Dems.
Munchies, no-host bar. The suggested $7.50 donation will cover
costs and and supports local candidates.
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4vhz7

Fri June 6: First Friday Forum at Radisson 11:30a - 1p
Steve Kolbeck, vice chairman of the Public Utilities Commission,
will be the speaker at First Friday Forum, noon, Friday, June 6, at
the Radisson Hotel in Rapid City. Cost of lunch $12.
For more information contact: 
Jane Murphy, (605) 347-8937  Nadine Thomas, (605) 391-2762
http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4vhcb

June 26-28: Dem State Convention
Please sign up now now. Early birds get a better chance
to get on the committee they want to be on!
YOU MUST REGISTER BY JUNE 16!
Download the registration form, fill it out, and mail it in:
http://qurl.com/7qq4k

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Voting Information

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:

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qurl.com/mym34

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1. Enter your name, and birthdate
   
2. you get voting place info and a sample ballot!
   

County Voting Links

Pennington County:
- visit www.votepennco.com
- Pennington County Interactive Voting Map
- Pennington County Auditor: (605) 394-2153.

Meade County:
- Precinct maps are posted here: (pdf | jpg))
- Meade County Auditor: (605)-347-2360

Lawrence County
- Lawrence County GIS Maps (online map of voting districts)
- Lawrence County Current Election page
- Lawrence County Auditor: (605)-578-1941

Custer County
- Custer County Voter Info page
- Custer County Auditor: (605) 673-8173

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[PenDems (82)] Keeping tabs on the PenDem calendar

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 information on voting early and even download sample Dem party ballots for easier and quicker voting either today or on Election Day in Pennington County here: http://www.votepennco.com (If you're not in Pennington County, contact your local County Courthouse.)
  
• Consider checking the current PenDem calendar between PenDemoranda, especially at busy times (like now, the week before the primary!). New events keep coming up! There are many ways to watch the calendar... Pick one of the following methods that works best for you...
  
  
  • Visit the PenDem home page: http://pendem.org (Make pendem.org your home web page this week!)
    
  • Bookmark this direct link to the calendar: http://qurl.com/17jwp
    
  • Google Calendar users can add the "Pennington Democrats" calendar to their personal calendar view.
    
  • The Pendem calendar can be "subscribed to" by many calendar programs (including Mac iCal and MS Outlook 2003) using this link (right click, copy link location): (ICS-link)
    
    
  • And here's the PenDem calendar RSS XML feed for the folks that are into that.

Thanks for all the things you do for Democratic values and candidates!