• Movie Discussion Night – Saturday, March 16th : 6 PM – 9 PM – THE DATE FOR THIS EVENT WAS WRONG IN LAST WEEK’S EMAIL BLAST!!! MOVIE DISCUSSION NIGHT IS ON MARCH 16TH. We will be watching As Goes Janesville and having a lively discussion afterwards. Drinks will be provided – please bring a snack to share.

• Phone Banks – Ed Fallone and Tony Evers -Here is a clip from a debate between Ed Fallone and Pat Roggensack. Watch it and see why these calls are vital to the future of Wisconsin. http://video.wpt2.org/video/2341404927
  Phone Banks Dates and Times –
  * Mondays from 6 PM – 8 PM : March 11th, 18th, 25th
  * Saturdays from 10 AM – 12 Noon : March 16th, 23rd
  * Phone lists, scripts, and cell phones (for those who need one) will be provided
  * For more information, contact Tanya Lohr at telohr@charter.net.

• Book Club – Wednesday, April 3rd: 7-8:30 PM – This month’s selection is The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton . Please join us for a lively discussion. Drinks provided. For more information, contact Sara Davister at saraleedee@yahoo.com.

• Democratic Leadership Institute (DLI): April 20-21 – Hotel Reed – Wisconsin Rapids – DPW offers a great opportunity for young Democrats, ages 18-25, to learn more about the political process and how to play a role in that process through the Democratic Leadership Institute. This weekend training provides workshops, networking opportunities, and advisement from top leaders in Wisconsin politics. If you know of any young adults who would benefit from this program, please send them to wisdems.org/DLI for more information and to sign up. The registration deadline is Friday, March 29th.

• Spring Fundraiser Committee Meeting – Thursday, April 11th: 7:00 PM
  In January, I presented a plan for raising the funds needed to sustain the office for a year. Part of that plan was to add a second fundraiser in the spring. We are very fortunate that Melissa Gloff has stepped up to head this spring fundraiser. Please join her on April 11th to help put together this important event. Melissa can be contacted at mgloff@sbcglobal.net.

• State Party Convention – The State Party Convention will be held on June 7th and 8th at the Olympia Resort and Conference Center in Oconomowoc. You can attend the convention either as a delegate or as a guest. Last year we sent a full slate of delegates to the convention and I hope we can do so again this year. Please let me know if you’re interested in being a delegate or would like more information about the convention. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin does have some information about the event on their website at www.wisdems.org.

• Resolutions – We will be voting on resolutions at the March 20th meeting. In the interest of time, I am asking that resolutions be submitted to me by Sunday, March 17th. This allows me to include them in the March 17th email blast so members can look over them before the March 20th meeting. You can email your resolution to me at telohr@charter.net or you can drop it off at the office. Thank you!

Thursday, February 28th, 7 PM – 9 PM

Finding Common Ground
in our Communities of Faith:
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity

Guest Speakers:
Janan Najeeb, Harriet McKinney, David Schoob

In order for our communities as a whole to thrive we must find common ground amongst the various groups that make up the community. This includes the wide variety of faith groups, who play an important role in our communities. This forum offers a fantastic opportunity to hear from three panelists, each representing their faith group. The panel will talk for 20-30 minutes and then will answer questions from the audience. Please join us for this important event, which is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Tanya Lohr (telohr@charter.net)

Wednesday, February 20th – February County Party Meeting: 7 PM – 9 PM

* General Meeting, 7-8 PM; 1-Year Office Anniversary Party, 8-9 PM
* For more information, contact Tanya Lohr (telohr@charter.net)

Wednesday, February 27th – Community Service Project – The Blanket Project: 6-9 PM

* We will be meeting at the office to make blankets for our local women’s shelter.
* For more information, contact Jesse Roltgen (layliroltgen@gmail.com)
* All skill levels are needed

Book Club: Luna, by Julie Anne Peters – Wednesday, February 6th: 7-9 PM

Luna is a young adult novel, which has won several literary awards. Please join us for a lively and thought-provoking discussion about this award-winning book and author. Beverages will be served. For more information, please contact Kristin Pekoll (kristinjpekoll@yahoo.com) or Sara Davister (saraleedee@yahoo.com).
We are also delighted to be skyping with the author Julie Anne Peters. Don’t miss this opportunity.

Chess Night at the Dem Office – Saturday, February 9th: 6-8 PM

Are you looking for a night of playing chess? Or perhaps you’d like to learn the game? Here’s your chance! We’ll have several open tables for play as well as a table for beginners with a (very patient) instructor for those just learning the game. Beverages will be provided – please bring a snack to pass. This is open to ALL AGES!! The kids area will also be open for those who need to attend, but don’t want to learn chess. See you there!

Movie Discussion Night: We’re Not Broke – Saturday, February 16th: 6-9 PM

“ WE’RE NOT BROKE tells the story of U.S. corporations dodging billions of dollars in income tax, and how seven fed-up Americans take their frustration to the streets…and vow to make the corporations pay their fair share.” (from the movie’s website at www.werenotbrokemovie.com).

There is an excellent preview of the movie on this website as well as information about how to learn more and how to take action. Beverages will be served at this event. Please bring a movie snack to pass.

County Party Meeting – Wednesday, February 20th: 7 – 9 PM

We will be having our regular county party meeting from 7-8 PM. Then, from 8-9 PM we will be having a 1 YEAR IN THE OFFICE CELEBRATION! Mike Tate, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, will be joining us for the event. Birthday cake and drinks will be provided. Join us as we celebrate 1 year on Main Street!