It’s Election Time

April 5th is just around the corner and the excitement is growing.
Not only are Presidential candidates being chosen but there are also other races. Two candidates who are challenging existing county board members are Roger Miller from District 20 (township of Bartelme, part of Red Springs and the village of Bowler) and Tom Madsen from District 20 (parts of the townships of Herman and Red Springs and the village of Gresham). William J. Switalla is running for re-election from District 24. Justice JoAnne Kloppengburg has emerged as one of the two candidates who be on the ballot as a Supreme Court Judge. She vows to be non-partisan, independent and free from special interests. Be sure and vote!

We are looking for volunteers to make phone calls before the spring election. We want to update our Voter Activation Network and get out the vote. Please contact Rick Adamski if you could help call Democrats and Independents and remind them to vote.

Come and Listen

On March 16th the Shawano Dems will have two speakers from Green Bay. Mitch Greenburg, NE Wisconsin Regional Organizer, will be giving us information on the upcoming elections and campaigning. Rich Langan, 1st Vice Chair of the Brown County Dems, will speak about his experiences with policing policies.
Prior to the meeting on April 20th Jay Moynihan, Community Resource Development Educator for the UW Cooperative Extension, will speak on the science of climate change and its impact on our environment.
Both events will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Shawano Civic Center (225 S. Main St.).

Presidential Caucuses

The first round of elections for delegates to the National Convention begins on April 17th. Shawano County’s location is the Civic Center. Registration begins at 1;00 p.m. and delegates will be elected starting at 2:00. Anyone who upholds Democratic principles can bring friends to vote for them. If you are interested in being a delegate, contact Dan Weidner at weidner@plbb.us or write to him at 112 S.Elm St., Bonduel by April 8th. The event is open to the public for observation purposes. The 8th Congressional District’s Caucus is May 1. The National Convention is July 25th in Philadelpia.

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 10: Listen to the Shawano Dems on the Breakfast Club on WTCH radio 960 AM or 96.1 FM from 8:00-9:00 a.m.
March 16: Mitch Greenburg and Rich Langan will be speaking at 7:00 p.m. The Civic Center doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments. The Dems’ meeting will follow.
April 5: Spring primary election. Vote!
April 6: Executive Committee Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Open to all DPSC members.
April 14: Listen to the Shawano Dems on the Breakfast Club on WTCH radio 960 AM or 96.1 FM from 8:00-9:00 a.m.
April 17: Shawano County Presidential Caucus at the Civic Center. Registration: 1:00 p.m.
April 20: Jay Moynihan will be speaking at 7:00 p.m. The Civic Center doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments. The Dems’ meeting will follow.
April 24: 8th CD Convention at the Holiday Inn Restaurant on Kelly Lake. Meet candidates.
May 4: Executive Committee Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. This is open to all DPSC members.

Dates for your calendar:

July 28: Summer picnic
October 8: Fundraising dinner