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Missed the Caucus and still want to be a Delegate or Alternate? |
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If you were unable to attend caucus last Tuesday, or if you have friends or neighbors who were unable to attend, there are still opportunities to get involved. We have delegate and alternate slots that have not yet been filled. If you or a neighbor are interested, there are still opportunities to be appointed. As a delegate or alternate, you will represent Senate District 45 in endorsing candidates and voting on party business in our upcoming conventions:
- SD-45 BPOU (district) Convention convening at 9:00 am on March 6, 2010 at Robbinsdale Middle School 3730 Toledo Ave N in Robbinsdale.
- Hennepin County Convention convening at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at South View Middle School, 4725 South View Lane in Edina.
- Congressional District 5 Convention on Saturday, April 10 more details will be posted soon.
- MNGOP State Convention April 29 through May 1 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Please contact SD-45 Republicans Chair Candace Oathout to be considered for appointment or with questions. Find out more about these positions here. |
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Thanks to all who showed up Tuesday for Precinct Caucus! Many new faces and long-time activists showed and are ready to take the next step in getting involved. Two local candidates announced that they're running: Nick Petersen (New Hope) for 45 State Senate, and
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(Crystal) for 45-B House Representative. Both are seeking Republican endorsement. Our SD-45 BPOU Convention is coming up Saturday, March 6 at Robbinsdale Middle School. Newly elected delegates and alternates were given their calls, and the convention is open to the public.
Official Governor straw poll results:
- Marty Seifert: 109
- Tom Emmer: 106
- David Hann: 23
- Bill Haas: 7
- Leslie Davis: 2
- Phil Herwig: 1
- Write-in: 2
> Get the Statewide straw poll results at MNGOP.
For our new leaders, delegates and alternates: learn more about these positions.
Meet the candidates for Governor at our MNGOP Gubernatorial Debate Thursday, March 18 at Robbinsdale Armstrong HS! |
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Lyndon Carlson: Highest House Per Diem Earner in 2009 |
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WCCO's Pat Kessler reported how legislators bump their salaries with "per diem" expense payments in the State House - and Lyndon Carlson's explanations:
Minnesota lawmakers don't earn much from their salary, but almost all of them are taking home many thousands of dollars more in their paychecks.
Part-time lawmakers earn about $31,000 a year and haven't had a raise since 1999, but almost all of them boost their incomes through per diem payments.
What may surprise some is the fact that not all lawmakers' per diems are equal.
"Per diem reflects work load," explained Rep. Lyn Carlson (D). "With the state's budgetary problems, this has been a particularly busy period of time for those of us involved in state finances."
Lawmakers can receive per diem payments all year long, including seven days a week when in session, even if they are not physically at the Capitol. No receipts, no questions asked. Travel and lodging are considered extra expenses, covered outside of per diem.
Carlson took more per diem than any other House member, earning nearly $17,000. He said he is proud of his 100 percent attendance record, and he says he headed multiple committees dealing with Minnesota's deficit.
Rep. Carlson is "dealing with Minnesota's deficit" by adding to it with per diem expenses, but his fellow DFL Rep. Steve Simon from St. Louis Park accepts no per diem. We looked up our other two DFL legislators' earnings at the Rochester Post Bulletin's database:
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 November has been a busy month with great guests and new gatherings. We welcomed Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Emmer at our monthly Coffee Meet and enjoyed a fun social evening at the Fieldhouse Bar and Grill with several new friends.
We've added a second Coffee Meet on the second Saturday of the month!
Join us at Mountain Mudd Espresso, 9712 63rd Ave N near Plymouth - Saturday December 12, 9:00-11:00 am - and meet State Auditor Candidate Randy Gilbert.
Our New Hope Coffee Meet on Sat., Dec. 19 will feature a visit by Gubernatorial Candidate David Hann. Stop by anytime between 9:00-11:00 am at Bruegger's Bagels on 36th Ave. and Winnetka.
Calls to Action - Voter ID December 8
A critical part of helping our local candidates is identifying voters in our neighborhoods - and we need your help. We will be calling area residents with a quick 4-question survey on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Congressional District 5 HQ. The office has free on-street parking and is located in the Warehouse District at 800 North 3rd Ave, Minneapolis (Map). Please join us - and RSVP here to plan adequate phone access and snacks.
2010 Caucus
Statewide Caucuses are scheduled for Tuesday February 2, and ours will be held at Cooper High School in New Hope. Caucuses begin the planning for the elections of all State House and State Senate members, the eight Congressional members, and all of Minnesota’s Constitutional Officers, including Governor. We will elect 26 delegates and 52 alternates to represent SD-45 at the 2010 State Convention.
If you want to be a part of the process of selecting our Republican-endorsed candidates, this is where you start! Our Caucus page provides details, important dates, and answers to FAQs. Please contact me anytime with questions.
Happy Holidays and thanks for all you do. Together, we'll make 2010 a very Happy New Year for our district!
Candace Oathout, Chair |
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 SD 45 has been busy this last month with our Voter ID Drive. Thanks to our incomparable volunteer Red Bartholomew (at right), SD-45 is on record as having one of the highest totals of updated contacts in the State. He's the winner of dinner for two at the restaurant of his choice! This winter, we'll be focusing our Voter ID efforts by updating our lists through phone contacts and updating our email database. This will be critical to a winning campaign season in 2010.
November is promising to be a busy month with several opportunities to get together:
Tuesday, November 17:
We are hosting a Social Gathering from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Fieldhouse Sports Tavern located at 5632 W. Broadway in Crystal to welcome newcomers and folks who are interested in the Republican Party. Please mark your calendar and RSVP through the website to help plan for space.
Saturday, November 21:
Representative Tom Emmer, candidate for Governor, will be our guest at our November Coffee Meet at Bruegger’s Bagels located at 36th Ave N & Winnetka in New Hope. We meet from 9:00-11:00 am. Stop by any time and kids are welcome!
Saturday, December 5:
The next State Cental meeting of the state Republican Party will be held at the Holiday Inn in St. Cloud. Watch this site for updated information on this event. Delegates and alternates will receive calls by mail, and the public is invited.
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LWM Census Meeting Update |
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From Candace Oathout, SD-45 Chair:
I attended the League of Women Voters sponsored informational meeting about the upcoming United States Census that will be conducted in 2010. It was a well-attended and very interesting gathering in a free flowing question-and-answer format. Senator Ann Rest acted as host welcoming attendees and introducing Minnesota State Demographer, Tom Gillaspy.
First, the basic mechanics of the census: the census forms will be uniquely bar coded to identify each residence they are sent to. Residents of that home, apartment or dormitory are asked to fill it out and return it by mail. An important point to stress with citizens who maintain two homes is to fill out the form they receive at their permanent residence, not at their vacation home -- even if they also receive one at their vacation home. The census forms will be mailed in March of 2010 and will not be forwarded to another address. People who winter in other areas should expect to find their form at their permanent home when they return. They are requested to fill it out when they return and mail it at that time. College students should be counted at their residence while in school including but not limited to dormitories. Prison inmates are counted where they are incarcerated and people living in Nursing Homes or other care facilities are counted in those locations. Exceptions to this are boarding or military school students who should be counted as residents at their family homes. There will be a one night activity dedicated to counting all people staying in hotels and motels in the state at that time. There will also be a night dedicated to reaching and counting “homeless” people in shelters, under bridges and wherever they may gather to spend the night.
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Our monthly Coffee Meets are fast becoming a popular stopping point for Republicans running for office! We have been visited by gubernatorial candidates Tom Emmer and Paul Kohls, and Sheriff Rich Stanek, who is seeking re-election. Saturday October 17th we will be visited by Jeff Wiita, CPA for State Auditor. Jeff has worked for the State Auditor’s Office for 26 years. He is running because he wants to create a program that ensures timely governmental audits at the lowest price. Plan to stop by Bruegger’s Bagels at 36th Ave N & Winnetka Ave in New Hope on the 17th to meet Jeff and learn more about his background.
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 SD 45 members have had a number of opportunities to be of service in the past month. We had an outstanding turnout of volunteers who helped out in the Republican Party Booth at the State Fair — working all three shifts and reporting that they had a great time. Thanks to all who gave of their time and talents!
SD 45 members were also involved in peacefully opposing the current healthcare reform proposals that, at best, need to be scrapped so new legislation can be written. We had a faithful cadre of volunteers’ at all three protest rallies organized by Minnesota Majority at Representative Keith Ellison’s office in North Minneapolis. Thanks to all who made time in the middle of their day to come out and respectfully exercise our First Amendment Right to assemble and petition our government for redress.
Our Range Night at Bill’s Gun Shop and Range was a great evening of fun that appealed to all ages, from seniors to young adults. We had trained instructors available to answer questions and give what ever level of training and support that was needed. Many who attended were generous in sharing their personal weapons for others to try out. The importance of respect for the power of guns was paramount and safety was the rule of the day. Additionally, we raised money for our local candidates and political activities! This is a significant contribution at any time, especially now that we can no longer depend on the Political Contribution Refund Program that ended this year.
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Thank You, Parade Volunteers! |
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From SD-45 Chair Candace Oathout:
An intrepid group of area Republicans braved mild temperatures and cool breezes to march in the Crystal Frolics Parade on Sunday July 26th. They were a little disappointed by the abbreviated length of the parade route but persevered with diligence distributing pencils, stickers and candy to parade watchers while displaying proud patriotism by accomplished flag and banner carriers. Thanks to all who participated in the parade and a special thanks to George Wu from Senate District 41 for coming out to help us show our Republican pride to the residents of Crystal. Parade participants returned to the Oathout’s home for a picnic with Brats, Hot Dogs and assorted salads. Thanks to all who helped this make this a very rewarding day. > View Photos
Another big THANKS to all who joined us for the July 12 Robbinsdale Whiz Bang Parade & BBQ!
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New MNGOP Leadership Elected |
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Here are the results of MN GOP leader elections at the June 13 State Central Meeting In the State Chair race, Tony Sutton won in the first ballot: Sutton 197, Thompson 133, Ruud 17 In the State Deputy Chair race, Michael Brodkorb won in the 2nd ballot with 184 votes— Fleming 120, Swinehart 30. The first ballot was: Brodkorb 161, Fleming 141, Swinehart 41 In the State Secretary/Treasurer race, David Sturrock won with 177 votes. Congratulations! Look for updates at MNGOP. |
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