Pierce and St Croix County Democratic Party monthly meeting Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 7pm - Earth Day Celebration Meeting *Monthly membership meeting with guest speaker Bill Christopherson (speaking about his new book on Gaylord Nelson and environmentalism in WI politics).

Democratic Party of Wisconsin State Convention June 12 - 13, 2009Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay. http://www.radisson.com/greenbaywi   For more information, please visit the DPW State Convention page: http://www.wisdems.org/free_details.asp?id=51

Freedom Park, Prescott,200 Monroe Street,Prescott. Featuring guest speaker, Lt Gov. Barbara Lawton. For more information:http://www.westernwisconsindemocrats.org/ht/display/EventDetails/i/1234762  

Event: 14th Annual Democratic Leadership InstituteDate: April 25 - 26 Location: Devil's Head Resort in Merrimac, WIBe challenged. Be inspired. This is your chance to become an active member of Wisconsin politics.  Hosted by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, the 14th Annual Democratic Leadership Institute will provide you with the tools and connections necessary to become part of the next generation of party leaders. With both Activist and Youth (18-25) tracks, DLI is an essential experience for those looking to jump-start their political career or simply become more effective grassroots activists. Campaign training sessions, distinguished speakers and social networking opportunities make DLI one of the DPW's premier leadership weekends. Access our brochures below, or email Laura at dli@wisdems.org for applications and more information.      View the Youth Brochure/Application   View the Activist Brochure/Application   CONTRIBUTE to the Democratic Leadership Institute!

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Racine County's Annual Awards Dinner Sunday, March 22, 2009 Infusino's on Rapids Drive $30 per person   4:00 p.m. Social Hour 5:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker Lt Gov Barbara Lawton 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Program We have three awards.  The Democrat of the Year award will be presented to Jane Witt. The James Arena award will go to Lenny Hand. The Phyllis Dresen Spirit of Democracy award will go to Corrine Reid Owens. We will also recognize and thank all the young people who worked on the Obama/Biden campaign.

Join the Outagamie County Democratic Party as they host their yearly fundraiser on March, 15, 2009. Liberty Hall800 Eisenhower Dr.Kimberly, WISocial: 3:30-5:00 p.m.Dinner: 5:00 p.m.Speakers: 6:00 p.m.Pre-dinner Speaker: Senator Russ Feingold will join us for a limited time between 4:00-5:00 p.m.After-dinner Speakers:Representative Tom NelsonRepresentative Penny Bernard SchaberKeynote Speaker Stan Gruszynski, former State Representative and current Director of the Global Environmental Management Program at UW-Stevens Point. Tickets:$30/single$50/couple$250/table of 10To order tickets call Nancy at 920.858.8825 or nancy@outagamiedems.org.

Libby Montana's Bar and Grill,5616 West Donges Bay Road,Mequon, WI 53092   1 p.m. - 4 p.m. A map to the location can be found online at: http://www.libby-montana.com/contact-us.aspx  

Feil’s Supper Club, Hwy 73 South , Box 124Randolph, WI 53956The 6th CD Convention will be hosted by the Dodge County Democratic Party and will be held on April 18 beginning at 10am. More info to follow.

Club Bil-Mar,3627 County Road Cr.,Manitowoc. Honoring the Late Dale Bolle  Peg Lautenschlager, Keynote Speaker   $25 / Person - $45 / Pair - Advance $30/Person  - At the door  Silent Auction – Please call Nan Hallock if you  can donate an item for the Silent Auction –  nanhallock@sbcglobal.net or 920-652-0016  Reserve this Date - More info in March Newsletter

Northern Edge Restaurant, Hwy 113 at J on the North Side, Lodi.Click here to open a web invite! John Nichols will highlight the Columbia Dems annual dinner/fund raiser on March 21 at The Northern Edge restaurant in Lodi.  He will share his unique insights on politics in Washington and Madison.Join us for an evening of fun, political conversation and excitement for the benefit of the Columbia County Democrats.  Bring the family.Cocktails at 5:30, buffet at 6:30.Open to the public. It is a $30/plate fund raiser. Contact ColumbiaCoDems@gmail.com to make sure you get an invitation

  PLEASE JOIN US TUESDAY!   Grand Opening of the new Democratic Party of Wisconsin Headquarters   Please join us to honor two Grand Dames of the Party, hear from special guests, have a chance to win Inaugural door prizes, and celebrate the victories of 2008!   Tuesday, March 3, 2009 5:30-7:30 p.m. Democratic Party of Wisconsin 110 King Street, Suite 203, Madison. (above Ancora Coffee)   Honoring Democratic Party Grand Dames: Midge Miller and Linda Farley, MD   And With Special Guests, Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee:  Senator Mark Miller and Representative Mark Pocan   Featuring … Door Prizes from the Presidential Inaugural Music by award winning political satirist Peter Leidy   Bring friends and enjoy beverages and light hors d’oeuvres provided by Jim Bresette (Queen Anne’s Catering), Barbara Pratzel (Manna Café), and Markus Candinas (Candinas Chocolatier).     Hosts:           AFSCME Council 24 SEPAC, AFSCME International, International Union of Painters & Allied Trades, District Council No. 7, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Laborers' International Union of NA #113, Operating Engineers Local #139, Plumbers Local 75, Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Education Association Council, Wisconsin Laborers District Council, Wisconsin Hospitals PAC, Wisconsin Realtors Association, Wisconsin State Council of Carpenters   Sponsors: Betsy Abramson, Randall Alexander, Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin, Julie Aulik,  Rep. Terese Berceau, Carol Brooks & Wayne Bigelow, Helen Bruner, Michael Childers & Glenn Carlson, David & Nan Chaney, Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, Keith & Linda Clifford, Heather Colburn, Sheila Coyle, Corky & Betty Custer, Linda Dawson, Tony Earl, Joanne & Joe Elder, Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, Roberta Gassman & Lester Pines, Gary Goyke & Nancy Rottier, Diane & Hal Harlowe, Linda Honold, Terry Hottenroth, Brett Hulsey, Sarah Jamison,  Bob & Marcia Kasieta, Ted & Janice Kinnaman, Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton, Margaret Loftus, Juan Jose Lopez, Dode & Gretchen Lowe, Margaret McEntire, Forbes McIntosh, Marygold & Joe Melli, John Noreika, Alice O’Connor, Jeff Patterson MD, Rep. Sondy Pope-Roberts, Richard Roberts MD, JoAnna Richard, Louise Root-Robbins & Ken Robbins, Hannah Rosenthal, John & Rachel Rothschild, Mary Ellen & Joe Sensenbrenner, Peg & Jody Smelzer, Lynn Stathas, Melissa Stiles & Kathleen Walsh, Connie Thrienen, Louise Trubek, June Weisburger, Heidi Wilde, Wisconsin Public Service.   Sponsorship Levels: $1,000 - $500 - $250 - $100 Suggested donation: $25 is appreciated. All contributions gratefully accepted.   For more information or to sponsor this event, please call Mary Lang Sollinger, DPW Finance Director, at 608-260-2408 or email maryls@wisdems.org   (PARKING INFO: Metered parking is available on King Street and in meters on adjacent streets. Ramp parking can be accessed in the Government East parking ramp, located at 215 South Pinckney Street.)

Infusino's Banquet Hall3201 Rapids Dr.Racine, WI9:00 am registration

Indian Springs Lodge and Conference Center, Highway 32 North, Wabeno. (map)   9 a.m. - 3 p.m.   In the lead up to our state convention, each Democratic Congressional District (CD) Organization must hold a convention. This is ours for the 8th CD. Contact Dottie LeClair dotdem@aol.com.

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  Howard Johnson Inn,2101 N. Mountain Road,Wausau.

Best Western Hotel,2701 County Rd CX,Portage, WI For more information: http://www.danedems.org/ht/display/EventDetails/i/1250347  

Fill-Inn Station,104 W Columbia St.Chippewa Falls.(715) 723-6551 Map click here Chippewa County Democrats Unite!Savor the victories, preview the candidates, and enjoy the camaraderie of other area Democrats.Program and details forthcoming. For More Info: http://www.chippewademocrats.com/ht/display/EventDetails/i/1230423  

AFSCME's Main Hall, 3427 W. St. Paul Avenue, Milwaukee.   12 p.m. - 4 p.m.   Details - TBA

Sheraton Hotel,  706 John Nolen Drive, Madison. Guest speaker:Andy Jorgensen(D) 37th Assembly DistrictCommittee Chair -- Renewable Energy and Rural Affairs Contact Chris Schmidt (DemList@DaneDems.org) to post events, give site suggestions, or to receive e-mail notices of Dane Dems events.