MAY 16TH DINNER AND MEETING
The Shawano Dems invite you to join them in a special night. Prior to the May meeting, there will be a Mexican dinner (a belated Cinco de Mayo celebration) to be held at the Shawano Civic Center from 6:00-7:00 pm. The dinner which includes a chimichanga, rice, beans, salad, dessert and beverage is $10. If you plan to attend, please call Jan Koch at 715-526-2955 or email her at shawanodems2@gmail.com.
Those who will be present include the Candidate for the 8th Congressional District, Beau Liegeois, the Candidates for the 6th Assembly District, Richard Sarnwick and William Switalla, and the Candidate for the 36th Assembly District, Tim Comer. They will each have an opportunity to speak. Donations are appreciated.
Candidates need to have their nomination papers signed in order to be on the ballot. Forms will be available for Senator Tammy Baldwin, Secretary of State Douglas LaFollette, Attorney General Candidate, John Kahl and Treasurer Candidate, Sarah Godlewski. There will be nomination papers for eight of the candidates for governor as well. They include Tony Evers, Matt Flynn, Andy Gronik, Mike McCabe, Mahlon Mitchell, Kelda Roys, Kathleen Vinehout and Dana Wachs.
The Shawano Dems meeting will begin at 7:00 pm. Anyone wishing to stay for the meeting is welcome.
IT’S CAMPAIGN SEASON
There are important elections coming up. On August 14th Wisconsin will have a primary. This election will determine who the candidate will be for the 6th Assembly District and who will oppose Governor Walker in the General Election on November 6th.
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is in the process of hiring a District Organizer for the upcoming elections in Shawano County. Housing is needed for this person until the election in November. If you can help, please let us know.
The Shawano Democratic Party is looking for an office space. This would be a place for the District Organizer to work, for sign distribution and for phone banking up until Election Day.
Please let us know if you know of a reasonably priced location.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 10: Listen to the Shawano Dems on the WTCH Breakfast Club 8:00-9:00 am at 960 am.
May 16: 6:00 pm dinner and 7:00 pm Shawano Dems’ meeting at the Civic Center. Speakers include Beau Liegeois, Richard Sarnwick, William Switalla and Tim Comer.
June 6: Executive Committee Meeting at 6:00 pm at the Civic Center. Open to all DPSC members.
Future Events for your calendar:
June 27: Changes: Dems’ Meeting in Eland
July 26: Picnic at Kuckuk Park
Oct. 6: Fall Dinner at Shawano Lake Golf Course
Chair’s Comments
The Wisconsin State Democratic Convention will be held at the Best Western Convention Center in Oshkosh on June 1-2. To be a delegate, you must notify us by May 11th. The pre-registration cost is $25 before May 19th. The cost at the door is $30.
Membership in the Democratic Party of Wisconsin will also entitle you to be a member of the Democratic Party of Shawano County. Membership starts at $10 a year. You can join at www.wisdems.org or by requesting a paper form.
The Democratic candidates need our help to get them elected. May 19-20 will be a Weekend of Action. Help will be needed to knock on doors and make phone calls. Volunteer today! You only have a few more days to fill out our survey.
Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ShawanoDems3.
Jan Koch, Chair 715-526-2955; 715-296-6726
Dan Weidner, 1st Vice Chair 715-250-1212
William Switalla, 2nd Vice Chair 715-253-2052