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State House (61A): Frank Hornstein
State House (61B): Paul Thissen

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Meetings

February Central Committee meeting

02/15/2012 - 7:00pm
02/15/2012 - 9:00pm

There will be a meeting of the SD 60 DFL Central Committee on Wednesday, February 15, from 7:00-9:00 at Pershing Park. Pershing Park is located at 48th Street and Chowen Avenue South. The building is accessible to wheel chair users. If you need an accommodation, please contact me at 612-823-0278. The agenda and the minutes from the January meeting are attached.

January Central Committee Meeting

01/18/2012 - 7:00pm
01/18/2012 - 9:00pm

Wednesday, January 18
Fuller Park, 48th & Grand Ave S
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

AGENDA
We will prepare for 2012 caucuses and conventions at the meeting so it is very important for precinct chairs and co-chairs to attend. We will also learn about redistricting.

SD 60 Central Committee meeting

10/19/2011 - 7:00pm

The SD 60 Central Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Bryant Square Park from 7:00 to 8:45. The park is located at 31st and Bryant Avenue South. It is wheel chair accessible. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact Anne Hoops at 612-823-0278.

We have attached the minutes from the September meeting. Please note that there are several openings on the State Central Committee.

Draft Agenda:

1.) Opening Business

a.) Call to Order/Welcome/Introduction

b.) Adoption of Agenda

2.) Reports

a.) Chair

b.) Associate Chair

c.) Treasurer

d.) Secretary

e.) Affirmative Action Officer

f.) Directors with Reports

3.) Election of State central committee members (openings 1 alternate male and 3 female)

4.) Fundraising Discussion for 2011 and 2012

a.) Fall Event Idea-Dessert Storm: Cupcake Accomplished (To be held the Tuesday that is 52 weeks before the 2012 elections.

SD 60 Central Committee meeting

09/21/2011 - 7:00pm
09/21/2011 - 8:45pm

Please note the location change. The park is located at 31st and Bryant Ave. So. We have to be out of the room by 8:45.

Coffee With Keith Ellison

08/15/2011 - 5:30pm
08/15/2011 - 7:30pm

Want to talk politics with Congressman Keith Ellison?

Join us next Monday, August 15 from 5:30-7:30pm at Dunn Bros Coffee, located at the corner of 34th and Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis. We'll talk about the recent debt ceiling debate, what we can do to elect a pro-job majority in Congress, and much more.

Click here to RSVP.

If you have any questions, please call Keith's office at (612) 522-4416 or email julia@keithellison.org.

We hope to see you next Monday!

Blue BBQ 2011 - Featuring Low!

06/11/2011 - 11:00am
06/11/2011 - 3:00pm

Saturday, June 11

11 am - 3 pm

Join your DFL friends and neighbors for a celebration of progress!

Painter Park

34th Street & Lyndale Avenue S

  • Talk politics with your neighbors
  • Learn how we’ll take back our Legislature in 2012
  • Live music from Low (all the way from Duluth!) and The Middle States!
  • All-American Fare by Play Ball Catering, including vegetarian & pork-free
  • Popular Elected Officials


  • TODAY: Community Briefing on the State of the Budget

    04/27/2011 - 6:00pm
    04/27/2011 - 8:00pm

    This Wednesday, April 27th, please join:

    Rep. Jeff Hayden, House DFL Assistant Minority Leader
    Rep. Jean Wagenius, DFL Lead, Environment Committee
    Rep. Frank Hornstein, DFL Lead, Transportation Policy and Finance Committee
    Rep. Bobby Joe Champion
    Rep. Marion Greene

    For an important community briefing on the state of the budget and an overview of Republican proposals to solve Minnesota’s $5 billion budget deficit. Here are the details:

    WHAT: Community Budget Briefing
    WHEN: Wednesday, April 27th, 6 PM to 8 PM
    WHERE: Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St, #200

    With Republicans offering the same backwards-looking policies of the past, it is critically important that you have accurate information about Minnesota’s budget situation. We hope you can join us on Wednesday!

    For more information contact Will at will@dflhouse.com.

    Roast and Toast of Margaret Anderson Kelliher

    12/14/2010 - 6:00pm
    12/14/2010 - 8:30pm

    DFL Senate District 60
    along with
    Mark Dayton
    Senator Amy Klobuchar
    Senator Al Franken

    and womenwinning

    invite you to
    A Roast and Toast of
    Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher

    Tuesday, December 14, 2010
    6:00 - 8:30pm

    At the Metropolitan Club at Target Field
    Downtown Minneapolis

    RSVP online

    or contact Jaime Tincher, 651.357.4359

    Sen. Klobuchar and Sen. Franken are appearing at this event only as featured speakers. Sen. Klobuchar and Sen. Franken are not asking for funds or donations.

    SD60 Central Committee Meeting

    10/20/2010 - 7:00pm
    10/20/2010 - 8:30pm

    Wednesday, October 20
    7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
    Painter Park, 34th & Lyndale

    Senate District 60 Central Committee

    09/15/2010 - 7:00pm

    Wednesday, 7:00 PM, September 15, 2010
    Painter Park 34th and Lyndale

    SD60 Executive and State Central Committee members meeting

    08/18/2010 - 7:00pm

    CB Burnet Realty conference rooms on the main floor

    3033 Excelsior Blvd – West Calhoun Blvd at Excelsior Blvd

    1) Opening Business
     a) Call to Order / Welcome / Introduction
     b) Adoption of Agenda
     c) Meeting process – 2 minutes per report, 1 minute for discussions

    2) Reports
     a) Chair – Monthly meeting when to hold it?
     b) Associate Chair
     c) Treasurer
     d) Secretary
     e) Affirmative Action Officer
     f) Directors – any directors with reports?

    3) Fall campaign season – update and outlook

    4) Adoption of other senate and house races

    5) Discussion – State Central Committee meeting on Saturday August 21

    6) Open Positions – provisional elections

    Central Committee Meeting

    05/21/2008 - 7:00pm
    05/21/2008 - 9:00pm

    7 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2008
    Painter Park, 620 W. 34th Street

    Proposed Agenda

    1. Opening Business
      1. Call to Order / Welcome / Introductions
      2. Adoption of Agenda
      3. Approval of Minutes
    2. Reports
      1. Chair Report
      2. Treasurer Report
      3. Other Reports
    3. SD60 Picnic Planning
    4. Report from Precinct Coordinators on precinct organization efforts
    5. Update on District Planning
    6. Guest Speaker?
    7. New business
    8. Announcements?
    9. Adjourn