Wisconsin Labor History Society Essay Contest

All Wisconsin high school students (grades 9-12) are welcome to participate in this essay contest. Participants are asked to write an essay that is approximately 750 words in length on the following theme: “Unions have been important to my family and my community because…”

Up to eight cash prizes will be awarded for the best ones. For more information, check out their website:

http://www.wisconsinlaborhistory.org/contests/essay-contest-for-wisconsin-high-school-students

Our Field Organizer, Autumn Linsmeier, participated in this contest when she was in high school and won one of the top prizes, so contact her if you have any questions at autumnlinsmeier@gmail.com or 920-973-5521.

Tables Needed at Our Office

If you have a sturdy, rectangular, 6-foot table that you can spare, please consider donating it to the Washington County Democratic Party Office at 132 North Main Street in West Bend.

The “February 16th Primary” and the “April 5th General Election” are coming up fast!

Do you know what you will be voting on in February and April?  If not, be sure to check out this website:

https://myvote.wi.gov/Voter/Votersearchscreen.aspx

After you click on the “Regular Voter” box, you will be able to type in your first name, last name and date of birth to obtain information on where your voting location is and who the candidates are.

If you have questions regarding the upcoming elections, please contact our Filed Organizer, Autumn Linsmeier, at autumnlinsmeier@gmail.com or 920-973-5521.

The 2016 State Convention of the Wisconsin Democratic Party will take place on June 3rd and 4th at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center located at 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin.

To reserve your hotel room, contact the Radisson at 920-494-7300 or 800-333-3333. Mention the “Democratic Party of Wisconsin” room block to receive their special rate of $99 per night.

Go to their website at www.radisson.com/green-bay-hotel-wi-54313/greenbay for driving directions.

The following events will take place at the Washington County Democratic Party Office at 132 North Main Street in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Wednesday, January 20th, 7:00 to 8:30 PM: MONTHLY MEETING

It’s the first meeting of 2016—a Presidential Election Year! 

We will be discussing the completion of our 2015 goals and writing new goals for 2016. Along with that, we will be talking about the February Primary and our plan for working on spring elections.

We will also be starting a “snack table” during our meetings. So, if you are interested in providing a snack, contact Tanya (telohr@charter.net) or Stephen (firststephan@att.net).

If you have questions or would like to add an item to the agenda, please contact Tanya Lohr at 414-467-8469 or telohr@charter.net

Tuesday, January 26th, 7:00 to 8:30 PM: Community Forum – “Alternative Energy”

Paul Thomas, an Ozaukee County resident and former teacher, will share his story which starts with wanting to save money and ends with creating a life away from fossil fuels.

The presentation will include: “What options are applicable in this region?” “How can you inexpensively start the alternative energy path?” and “Why would you want to leave fossil fuels in the ground?”

This presentation is meant to give you a spectrum of ideas on how to utilize the world of alternative energy, as opposed to a pitch to abandon all civilized life.

Come and join us to learn more about everyday ways to reduce fossil fuel use.