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January 2007
Democratic Party of
January 2007
Newsletter
Our next
meeting will be on January 11 at party
headquarters,
We Have Moved
(again)
But we
haven’t gone far!
We have moved into Senator Pat
Kreitlow’s former office next door to our old
office. We needed
the extra room, and the Senator would like to
use the office from time to time as well. As we all know, the
spacious and gracious second floor of the
Renew your membership for 2007 (or join
us)!
It’s only $10/student/limited income, $25/single, $35/pair, $45/triple, or $75/family! If you renew now, you get the full 12 months’ worth of membership! You can vote on party matters (only members can vote or submit resolutions, but all are welcome at our meetings). Best of all, you will help to support Democratic coalitions in our state. We (the executive committee) would like to increase our local memberships 25%. Help us meet our goals!
Your treasurer, Denise Haughian, requests that you renew locally by sending your check to the address below. Tell us what level you would like to join at, and include your name(s), address, phone number, email, occupation, township, and congressional district, if you know what it is. We will do the rest.
Website: www.chippewademocrats.com
ph. 715-738-1888 email: party@chippewademocrats.com
Executive Committee:
Gaylord Oppegard, Mary Ann King, Jim Peterson,
Denise Haughian, Rosemary Kilbridge
March 2007
Democratic Party of
March 2007 Newsletter
Hello Democrats!
Hope your backs survived digging out of
the
snow. Our next meeting is on March 8 at
Our Movie Night Film Fest was a smashing success, with over 100 people and a good discussion of the film Iraq for Sale. Please come to our next screening on Thursday, March 22, which will be at the Fill Inn Station again, with refreshments served at 6 pm and the movie Who Killed the Electric Car to begin shortly thereafter.
A Health Care Forum is
planned for May
24, 2007, at the
The Jefferson Jackson
Dinner will soon be
upon us. Ed Garvey, former candidate for
Senate
and Governor, will be our featured speaker:
many of you have heard him on
Wisconsin Public Radio.
Mr. Garvey is an
excellent speaker and advocate for the
progressive movement in
The State Democratic
Convention will be
held in the
If you would like our party to consider a resolution for the State Convention, please put it in writing and email it to us at party@chippewademocrats.com . At this point, we do not have a committee formed for resolutions. If anyone would like to be on such a committee, please attend the next meeting on March 8.
Yeah for Linda Clifford! Your newsletter editor would like to put in her personal endorsement of this wonderful woman, who is running for State Supreme Court. I have never heard anyone speak so eloquently for the importance of an independent judiciary. Ms. Clifford has a very impressive background as well. Please visit her website at www.lindacliffordforjustice.org or call Denise Haughian at 715-723-1265 to find out how you can help. Remember to vote on April 3!
Save your garage sale items for our spring sale, to be held once again at the Rasmus home sometime during April (date TBA). As always, we need your donations as much as you need to clean your closets. And, we will need help with pricing, setup, and breakdown. Stay tuned for more information.
Executive Committee of
the
Democratic Party of Chippewa
Co.
Gaylord Oppegard, Chair,
Mary Ann
King, Jim Peterson
Co-Chairs
Rosemary Kilbridge,
Secretary,
Denise Haughian,
Treasurer
Office: 103 N. Bridge,
Website: www.chippewademocrats.com
Email party@chippewademocrats.com Phone
715-738-1888
Office hours: M-Th 10 am
– 12
pm
April 2007
April 2007 Newsletter –Democratic Party of Chippewa County
Thursday, April 12, monthly meeting. 6:30 potluck, 7:00 meeting @103 N Bridge St, Ste 255, upstairs. We will start on time!
Thanks to all who worked very hard toward a successful Jefferson Jackson dinner last Sat night at the Fill-In. The crowd was great…..so thanks to all attending as well. Results will be announced at the monthly meeting. And, please don’t forget to thank silent auction and raffle item donors when you are out and about in Chippewa Falls.
Upcoming CF Dems Activities
Our Movie Night Film Fest continues on Thursday April 19th with the 3rd screening offered by your Education Committee. We will show 9/11 Press for Truth Fill Inn Station, 6 pm pizza, 6:15 movie. Free & donations accepted. http://www.911pressfortruth.com/ for information. Spread the word!
***News from Eau Claire:
world-famous 9/11 Rescue Hero William
Rodriguez, to Speak on Friday, April
20 at 7 p.m. in Schofield Auditorium on the
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus.
This
free program is open to the public and
sponsored by the L.E. Phillips
Memorial Public Library and the University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire
University Activities Commission. Along
with the Jersey Girls featured
in the documentary "9/11: Press for Truth,"
Rodriguez was instrumental
in shaming Congress into finally setting up the
9/11 Commission.
Sunday, April 21, Jerusalem Women
Speak-- see website at www.partnersforpeace.org
Three
women touring nationally speak about the
nonviolent efforts of
Palestinians, Israelis, and citizens of other
nations to end the
occupation of Palestinian territories; and
in-depth advocacy with the
media. Mark your calendars for 1 pm at
the Chippewa County Democrats
Office at 103 N. Bridge St., upstairs meeting
room. Refreshments will
be served.
7th congressional District Convention, April 28, Marshfield, WI. Contact Gaylord at gpoppegard@aol.com or talk to him at Thursday’s meeting if you are interested in being a delegate!
May 4 & 5, Annual Thrift Sale fundraiser: A good reason to clean your closets. You may drop off your donations for sale between April 24-30 at the Rasmus home at 936 N. Bridge St. Please make a general list of what you are bringing, put your name on it, and attach it to the boxes – this makes it much easier for us to organize, write the ad, and report donations properly. We will need help with pricing, setup, and breakdown: call Roberta Rasmus at 723-4339 to volunteer. Or, call the office 738-1888, leave a message or your name and number with questions. We take almost anything, but if it’s a large item, please plan on coming back to get it if it does not sell.
May 24, Health Care forum:
Heyde Center, 7 pm
Those
speaking about the current state of health
insurance and voicing
opinions are: Dr. Fred Bannister, the Farleys,
and Pat Kreitlow. Terry
Moulton has been invited. Plan to attend,
arriving early. The forum in
Eau Claire was standing room
only!
The State Democratic
Convention
will be held in the Hilton Milwaukee Center on
June 29-30. If you wish
to be a delegate, please contact our office at
715-738-1888, or send an
email to gpoppegard@aol.com
.
You must be a member in good standing of our
county party to be placed
on the delegate list. So please renew
your membership if you haven’t
already done so. Renewals may also be
sent to our office at the above
address ($10 Senior Citizen/limited income, $25
General, $35 pairs, $45
activist). Please include your name,
address, email, and all of the
people you would like listed as members.
If you would like our party to consider a resolution for the State Convention, please put it in writing and email it to us at party@chippewademocrats.com or bring it to the meeting this Thursday. Resolutions due at this meeting!
Finally: Share your
favorite links
We are
compiling a list of favorite links to be used
as a membership premium.
Tell us about your favorite place on the web to
get news, politics, and
commentary. Download the form from our
website www.chippewademocrats.com,
fill it out, and send it back to us.
Thank you!
Executive Committee of the Democratic
Party of Chippewa Co.
Gaylord Oppegard,
Chair, Mary Ann King, Jim Peterson
Co-Chairs
Rosemary Kilbridge, Secretary,
Denise Haughian, Treasurer
Office: 103 N.
Bridge, Ste. 255, Chippewa Falls WI
54729
Website: www.chippewademocrats.com
Email party@chippewademocrats.com
Phone 715-738-1888
Office hours: M-Th 10 am
– 12 pm
May 2007
May
2007 Newsletter –Democratic Party of
Message from Gaylord Oppegard
CF Dems President
Direct quote:
“Let's remain active and
elect Democrats!”
Thursday, May 10,
monthly meeting. 6:30
potluck, 7:00 meeting @
Upcoming CF Dems
Activities:
Tell Your Friends and
Neighbors: May 4
& 5, Annual Thrift Sale fundraiser at the Rasmus home at
May 24, Health Care
forum:
Senator Kreitlow has
suggested finding a plan most of us can support
translates to the best chance for success. Let’s explore how to do
that. Those
speaking about the current state of health
insurance and voicing
opinions are: Dr. Fred Bannister, the Farleys,
and Pat Kreitlow. Terry
Moulton has been invited. Come
early. The
forum in
Saturday
May 26! Senator Russ
Feingold will be joining us for an
afternoon picnic at
The State
Democratic Convention will be held in the
Phone:
1-414-271-7250 Fax:
1-414-271-1039
If you wish to be a delegate, please contact our office at 715-738-1888, or send an email to gpoppegard@aol.com . You must be a member in good standing of our county party to be placed on the delegate list. So please renew your membership if you haven’t already done so. Renewals may also be sent to our office at the above address ($10 Senior Citizen/limited income, $25 General, $35 pairs, $45 activist). Please include your name, address, email, and all of the people you would like listed as members.
Our Movie Night Film Fest will continue in the fall – enjoy our beautiful WI summer! Stay tuned for dates, times and subjects! The April screening offered by your Education Committee, “9/11 Press for Truth” was another successful and well attended event. Did anyone read the opposing views published on the opinions page in the Chippewa Herald?
CF Dems event
summaries:
Several delegates
from the Chippewa County Democratic Party
traveled to
Veterans
for Peace
vigil on Saturday, April 28 attracted about 50
peaceful supporters from
Sunday, April
21, Jerusalem Women Speak event drew an audience of 30
people. Huda,
Tal, and Amal spoke eloquently and lovingly of
their country and of
their enduring hope for a peaceful resolution
to the conflict.
Note: I
did have the opportunity to express my personal
thanks to Spring Street
Sports for the donation of that beautiful Trek
bicycle for the
Jefferson Jackson auction.
Please don’t forget to thank silent
auction and raffle item donors when you are out
and about in
Finally:
Share your favorite
links
We
are compiling a list of favorite links to be
used as a membership
premium. Tell us about your favorite
place on the web to get news,
politics, and commentary. Download the
form from our website http://www.chippewademocrats.com/,
fill it out, and send it back to us.
Thank you!
Executive Committee of
the Democratic Party of Chippewa
Co.
Gaylord Oppegard, Chair,
Mary Ann King, Jim Peterson
Co-Chairs
Rosemary Kilbridge,
Secretary, Denise Haughian,
Treasurer
Newsletter Editor: Renee
Fontaine-Ebel
Office: 103 N. Bridge,
Website: www.chippewademocrats.com
Email party@chippewademocrats.com Phone
715-738-1888
Office hours: M-Th 10 am
– 12 pm
June 2007
June 2007 Newsletter –Democratic Party
of
Monthly Quote from
Gaylord Oppegard our CF Dems
President
"We must admit, the Bush
administration is getting smaller. Many of them
are going to jail!"
Thursday, June 14,
monthly meeting. 6:30
potluck, 7:00 meeting @
Summary of CF Dems May
Activities:
Annual May Thrift Sale
fundraiser at the Rasmus
was a success! We
raised $342.25 for the
party.
May 24 Health Care forum
@ Heyde Center
Those
speaking about the current state of health
insurance and voicing
opinions were: Dr. Fred Bannister, Dr. Farley,
Mr. David Fish (St.
Joe’s Hospital) and Pat Kreitlow. Terry Moulton
wasn’t there. Even
though the forum in
Saturday
May 26, Senator Russ
Feingold joined over 125 of us for an
afternoon “fun and fundraiser” picnic at
June CF Dems
Activities:
The State
Democratic Convention will be held in the
Phone:
1-414-271-7250 Fax:
1-414-271-1039
If
you wish to attend, check out if there are any
delegate positions
available by contacting our office at
715-738-1888, or send an email to
gpoppegard@aol.com
. You
must be a paid up member of the Democratic
Party of Chippewa County in
good standing of our county party to be placed
on the delegate list.
Upcoming CF Dems
Activities:
Cheese curds,
anyone?
The
Our August 10
meeting will be a picnic in the park. Stay tuned for
details.
Our Movie
Night Film Fest will continue in
the fall – enjoy our beautiful WI
summer! Stay tuned
for dates, times and subjects! Any
ideas?
A message from
Gaylord: “You
might ‘warn’ folks that we are going to be
looking for an active and
important committee to work on the 7th Cong
Dist meeting for 2008.
There will be lots to do between now and then
to find a place etc., for
this event.”
Other Events of
Interest:
The Veterans for
Peace
vigil happens every Saturday, on Peace Corner,
Bridge and Bus 29 from 11 to noon,
****The war comes closer to CF: The brother of Lisa
Fellenz, a
Good News! Joe Weineke has resigned
his post as ATT lobbyist..
Finally:
Share your favorite
links
We
are compiling a list of favorite links to be
used as a membership
premium. Tell us about your favorite
place on the web to get news,
politics, and commentary. Download the
form from our website http://www.chippewademocrats.com/,
fill it out, and send it back to us.
Thank you!
Executive Committee of
the Democratic Party of Chippewa
Co.
Gaylord Oppegard, Chair,
Mary Ann King, Jim Peterson
Co-Chairs
Rosemary Kilbridge,
Secretary, Denise Haughian,
Treasurer
Newsletter Editor: Renee
Fontaine-Ebel
Office: 103 N. Bridge,
Website: www.chippewademocrats.com
Email party@chippewademocrats.com Phone
715-738-1888
Office hours: M-Th 10 am
– 12 pm
July 2007
July 2007 Newsletter –Democratic Party
of
Monthly Quote from
Gaylord Oppegard our CF Dems President
"Pardon me” has recently
taken on a whole new
meaning!
Thursday, July 12,
monthly meeting. 6:30 PM
potluck, meeting starting promptly at 7:00 PM,
103 N Bridge St, Ste 255, upstairs. This is our last regular
meeting of the summer as the August meeting is
a potluck picnic in the park – see ‘upcoming activities’ listed
below.
Summary of CF Dems June/July
Activities:
The Executive Committee
met Friday July 6, 7 AM and the party
office.
Several CF Dems attended
the State Democratic Convention
in
I’ll be happy to lead off by reporting
some of my experiences.
First of all, 4 strong willed democratic
women successfully shared one room with one
bathroom. Friday
evening I was impressed with the comments of US
Rep Steve Kagen
regarding our state, our country and his strong
position against
continuing our war in
Saturday we voted on the
referendums. Two
of our committed delegates listed all the final
resolution votes and
when the summary is available to me, will send
that out also. For
the most part, the process was civil, until
about 1:30 when the arguments broke out. At least we knew we were
at the right convention
then!
It was a disappointment that no 2008
Democratic candidates for President chose to
attend any part of this convention. And we missed Gaylord,
who had complications with lodging. But the parties were
fun!
July CF Dems
Activities:
We are manning the Democratic Party information booth at
the
Upcoming CF Dems
Activities:
August 9th,
Irvine Park, we will celebrate
the dog days of summer with a potluck picnic. Please mark your
calendars and think of a dish to pass. The 3rd
Thursday of the month is our usual monthly
meeting. Though
there will be no business meeting at this
event, important announcements will be
reported. Exact
park location and event time will be in the
August newsletter.
Pure Water Days
Parade will also be in
August. The
Executive Committee has asked for input as to
whether we should produce
a float for the event, or do a “group walk”
type entry with slogan
signs. Attend
Thursday’s meeting or call the office with your
opinion. Results
and the final decision will be included in the
early August newsletter.
Our Movie
Night Film Fest will continue in
the fall – enjoy our beautiful WI
summer! Stay tuned
for dates, times and subjects! Any ideas?
A message from
Gaylord: “You
might "warn" folks that we are going to be
looking for an active and
important committee to work on the 7th Cong
Dist meeting for 2008.
There will be lots to do between now and then
to find a place etc., for
this event.”
Other Events of
Interest:
The Veterans for
Peace
vigil happens every Saturday, on Peace Corner,
Bridge and Bus 29 from 11 to noon,
Sicko, Michael Moore’s movie
on the health care industry, is playing at
Carmike in
Finally:
Share your favorite
links
We
are compiling a list of favorite links to be
used as a membership
premium. Tell us about your favorite
place on the web to get news,
politics, and commentary. Download the
form from our website http://www.chippewademocrats.com/,
fill it out, and send it back to us.
Thank you!
Executive Committee of
the Democratic Party of Chippewa
Co.
Gaylord Oppegard, Chair,
Mary Ann King, Jim Peterson
Co-Chairs
Rosemary Kilbridge,
Secretary, Denise Haughian,
Treasurer
Newsletter Editor: Renee
Fontaine-Ebel
Office: 103 N. Bridge,
Website: www.chippewademocrats.com
Email party@chippewademocrats.com Phone
715-738-1888
Office hours: M-Th 10 am – 12 pm
August 2007
August 2007 Newsletter –Democratic
Party of
Monthly Quote from
Gaylord Oppegard our CC Dems President
"Do you know anyone who
has all the answers, but doesn't seem to know
the questions?"
Thursday, Aug 9 at 6 PM.
Annual Summer Celebration and
Picnic at the Rasmus residence,
936
N. Bridge
Summary of CC Dems July
Activities:
Our President
sends a big thank you to all who helped man the
Well,
this actually happened in August, but Senator
Pat Kreitlow's only 2007
fundraiser took place Thursday August 2
from 5-7 pm at the Stone's
Throw in
August CC Dems
Activities:
We need marchers for the
Pure Water Days parade, 1:00
Saturday August 11.
Call the office, 738-1888 or send email
to party@chippewademocrats.com
. We have beautiful union-made T-shirts
for marchers, available for purchase at cost,
when we know the cost, that
is.
We are co-sponsoring our own Healthy
Upcoming CC Dems
Activities:
Fighting Bob Fest,
Folks should be
thinking about possible events to
sponsor/attend/consider, for the rest of 2007
and into early 2008.
The Education Committee is still looking for suggestions for our
Movie Night Film Fest in the
fall – or any other type of public education
regarding politics, energy, the environment,
etc. Bring your ideas to the
picnic and the September
meetings.
Don’t forget that
Other
Events/Items of
Interest:
WI Budget items to
encourage your Senators and Representatives to
support:
- Out-of-State Waste
Reduction: A
pro-conservation budget would
increase
the tipping fee to $10/ton to deter
out-of-state waste, while also
providing $47.4 million of the revenue needed
by local entities to run
recycling programs.
The Assembly version
maintained the fee at the current $3/ton, the
same rate that attracted
2.2 million tons of out-of-state waste in a
two-year period.
2.
Land Protection:
A pro-conservation
budget would reauthorize
the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund for another
decade and would
restore the purchasing power of the program by
providing $105 million
per year, to allow it to contend with
ever-increasing land prices.
While the Assembly did reauthorize the
Stewardship Fund, it reduced the
funding to $25 million per year, of which only
$19 million is available
for actual land acquisition.
3.
Renewable Energy Loan and
Grant Program Creation:
A pro-conservation
budget would provide $30 million for the Renewable
Energy Grants and Loans program dedicated to
investing in
Celebrate Democracy,
a Democratic Party event
sponsored by Buffalo, Pepin and Trempealeau
Counties, will be held from 3 to 6
PM, Sunday August 12 at the Village Park in
Stockholm, WI.
Food and refreshments will be
available. A silent
auction and straw poll will be conducted. Steve Schwartz of
Citizen’s Action WI is the guest speaker. US Rep. Ron Kind of
The Veterans for
Peace
vigil happens every Saturday, on Peace Corner,
Bridge and Bus 29 from 11 to noon,
Hey Denise, way to
go!
Gutsy letter to the
Editor in Friday August 3rd Leader
Telegram! We
should all be inspired to speak out conviction,
whether in print, when
encountering neighbors or friends on the street
or over your backyard
fence.
Personal apology from
your newsletter editor.
The votes on the
referenda (plural?) from the State Convention
are lost in a convention bag somewhere between
Dear
I’m
writing today to thank you, the local
activists, for all of your past
support and hard work on behalf of myself and
other elected Democrats –
at all levels – across our state. As you
know, by working together
last year, we were able to take back the State
Senate, make huge gains
in the Assembly, elect a Democrat in the
8th Congressional District, and of
course re-elect our Governor/Lt. Governor and
Senior Senator in resounding victories.
But
there is much more work to be done as we inch
closer to 2008. My staff
and I are continuing to travel the state, hold
our steering committee
meetings, and talk to folks on the ground in
every corner of every
county. We’re continuing to build on the
work we did together last
year and will again do all that we can to elect
Democrats at all levels
leading up to 2008. However, we can’t do
anything without your
help.
So
I wanted to be sure you had our campaign’s
contact information. The
easiest way to contact us is through my State
Field Director, Paula
Zellner. She may be reached at
zellner@russfeingold.org or
715-735-7811. We want to hear directly
from you; whether you, or
someone you know, are thinking about running
for state office, or even
if you just see something in your local paper
that you think we should
be aware of, we’re counting on you to be our
eyes and ears on the
ground.
Again,
the work that you do at the local level helps
Democrats statewide. I
can’t thank you enough for your commitment and
dedication.
With high
hopes,
Russ
Feingold
United States
Senator
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October 2007
October 2007 Newsletter
–Democratic Party of Chippewa
County
Monthly Quote from
Gaylord Oppegard our CC Dems
President
"Politics
is like a tornado; both involve a lot of
spin."
Thursday, October 11,
monthly meeting.
6:30 PM potluck, meeting at 7:00 PM,
Some agenda
items:
Reports: Secretary's &
Treasurer's
Committee updates: 7th CD,
Jefferson Jackson, Education,
others
Status: Recycling
plans
New business: Halloween
party, Membership drive, Letters to the
editor
Summary of CC Dems
September/October
Activities:
The
Executive Committee met to set the
monthly meeting agenda Friday
October 5 at the
party office.
Dr.
Tom Chisholm, founder of the Open Door Clinic,
a retired military
surgeon, an active member of Veteran’s for
Peace – and a CC Dem –
penned a thoughtful and compelling editorial
printed in the Chippewa
Herald, Access to
Regular Health Care Far from Perfect,
page A6, on Saturday, October 6. If you missed it, check
it out at the Democratic Party headquarters
when you’re downtown.
Way to tell it like it is
Tom!
Upcoming CC Dems
Activities:
Film
Night: The Education Committee
is hosting a series of films on subjects of
community interest.
Our first film is co-sponsored by
Citizen Action
Wisconsin.
Michael Moore’s
acclaimed
film Sicko.
Tuesday, Oct. 23
Fill Inn Station, Chippewa
Falls
Refreshments at 6:30, movie
at 7:00 -----
FREE
admission
This is your chance to see
an educational and entertaining take on our
health care system.
There are rumors we
shall have a spooky Halloween
party, probably to be held also on Tuesday,
Oct. 23. Come to the meeting this
Thursday for the final
word!
Wonderful news! We can do our part to
impact the progression of global warming. An Environmental Committee is working
on some projects (recycling, ‘green’) for
us. You are invited
to join if you have an interest. Check us out on
Thursday.
The
Jefferson-Jackson Dinner is set for
Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Fill Inn
Station. Mark your
calendars!
******Members, please
check our website http://www.chippewademocrats.com/
for updates! Events and new items have
been added, too many to send out via
email.
Other Events of
Interest:
8th
LE Phillips Memorial
Public Library, Eau Claire
Room
Two
programs of particular interest to Democrats
will be held on Saturday, October 20.
- Dave
Obey
will speak on his book Raising
Hell for Justice, noon to 1 p.m.
- A three
writer panel will discuss the Middle East,
1:30-4:20 p.m.
Check out https://webmail.uwec.edu/owa/redir.aspx?URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.cvbookfest.org
for more details.
National Mobilization
Protest Against the Iraq War - OCTOBER 27 –
Chicago
REGIONAL
PROTESTS are planned in 11 cities around the
country. The MIDWEST
regional protest will be held in CHICAGO. Over
20 BUSES will be going
to the Chicago protest from Wisconsin. The
Northland Anti-War Coalition
bus will begin its journey in Duluth/Superior.
Peace North will likely
start a bus in the Ashland and/or Hayward area.
The cost per person
will be $50.
However, for those who make a commitment
to go and the full amount is a hardship, there
may be
[CF Dems
October Newsletter, pg.
2]
sponsorships available.
The buses are scheduled to leave around 5:00 AM
on Saturday the 27th and return
early on Sunday the 28th with no overnight
stops. If
you want to attend, LET US KNOW NOW! In the
Twin Ports and points
south, including Rice Lake and Eau Claire,
contact Carl Sack at northlandiguana@gmail.com.
In the Chequamegon Bay and Hayward areas,
contact Carol Hannah at carolh@cheqnet.net. If
you can't go but feel that this mass protest
for peace is important,
please consider sponsoring one or more bus
riders. Donations are
welcome to help pay for the buses in advance,
costing several thousand
dollars. Send donations to the Northland
Anti-War Coalition, P.O. Box
16853, Duluth, MN 55816. For more information,
go to http://www.oct27chicago.org/
See you on
the bus!
Spearheaded by
United for Peace and
Justice.
*******Immediate Action
Needed for 1 of the 4 Conservation
Priorities!
The bill for an
Independent DNR Secretary is on the move with
over 40 co-sponsors from both sides of the
aisle! Rep.
Gunderson recently introduced a bill in the
Assembly (AB 504) that
would restore appointment of the DNR Secretary
to the Natural Resources
Board, thereby helping to ensure that natural
resource decisions are
being made based on science, not political
whim. THIS BILL IS VERY
CLOSE TO BECOMING REALITY, BUT WE NEED THE
OVERWHELMING PUBLIC SUPPORT
TO CONTINUE! Representative/Chairperson Gunderson
has
scheduled a hearing at the Assembly Natural
Resources Committee for
Wednesday, October 10th, 10:00 am, State
Capitol, Room 417 North. If you can or
are thinking about attending contact me through
my email below. If
you cannot attend, please submit written
comments. Please
address the letter to Chairperson Gunderson and
the Assembly Natural
Resources Committee, thanking them for
introducing the bill, holding
the hearing and urging them to vote in
favor of the bill as well as
pass it out of Committee.
Email it to me as an
attachment and we will deliver them the day of
the hearing. Any
comments you sent to the last hearing, will be
reprinted and delivered
as well. Thank you for your ongoing
dedication to the Four Conservation
Priorities and
Join
the Veterans for Peace vigil any Saturday year
‘round, on Peace Corner, Bridge and Business 29
from 11 to noon, Chippewa Falls. It is important to
continue to make a statement about this
war!
Just
FYI:
A summary from an article in
the Leader-Telegram early in
October:
Uncertain
about some details and calling the statewide
health care proposal "not
perfect," a majority of Eau Claire County Board
members nonetheless are
lending their support to the Healthy Wisconsin
plan. In a 15-11
vote, board members passed the resolution
supporting the controversial measure promoted
by Democrats in
the state Legislature. Board members said the
proposal likely will be withdrawn from
the
state budget, which is more than three months
overdue. They [believe]
county leaders need to keep pressure on the
state Legislature to
address problems with the current health care
system. Finance
Director Scott Rasmussen made a preliminary
analysis of the costs and
estimated the plan would reduce the [EC]
county's health insurance
costs by $3.7 million. Some of those savings
would come from employees
paying 4 percent of their wages to Healthy
Wisconsin, which is more
than most employees they pay now for the
county's health insurance
plan, spurring comments on both sides of this
issue. The
resolution supporting Healthy Wisconsin will be
sent to members of the
Legislature's budget Conference Committee, Gov.
Jim Doyle and the
Wisconsin Counties Association.
***Provided
by the Eau Claire Health
Coalition.
If you have something
to contribute to the newsletter, please feel
free to email me at reneefe@charter.net. I try to publish by the
weekend before our monthly
meeting.
Executive
Committee of the Democratic Party of Chippewa
Co.
Gaylord
Oppegard, Chair, Mary Ann King, Jim Peterson
Co-Chairs, Rosemary Kilbridge, Secretary,
Denise Haughian,
Treasurer
Newsletter
Editor: Renee
Fontaine-Ebel
Office:
103 N. Bridge, Ste. 255, Chippewa Falls WI
54729 Office hours: M-Th 10 am – 12 pm
Website:
www.chippewademocrats.com
Email party@chippewademocrats.com Phone
715-738-1888
November 2007
November 2007 Newsletter
–Democratic Party of
Monthly Quote from Gaylord
Oppegard our CC Dems
President
“We must leave
our comfort zone in order to make needed
changes!''
Summary of CC Dems October
Activities:
On Tuesday, Oct. 23, the Chippewa County
Democrats
co-sponsored a free viewing with the Citizen’s
Action Committee the
Michael Moore documentary film ‘Sicko’. A
great time was had by all 32
or 33 movie goers. There was applause at
the end of the movie! So, do
you want to move to
Pizza and Halloween festivities were
spooky--we had a cat, some
witches, a wizard, a cross-dressing Huckleberry
Finn, and a devilish
Michael Moore. Who was the cat? Barb
Wise! ***We need suggestions for
movies to show throughout this
year!!!
Well, we didn’t get on that bus, but I did
attend the
For photos go
to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/solidarityeconomy/
Upcoming CC Dems
Activities:
Wonderful news! We can do our part to
impact the progression of global warming.
An Environmental Committee
is working on some projects (recycling,
‘green’) for us. You are
invited to join if you have an interest.
Check us out on Thursday Nov.
8th.
5 things you can do about global
warming:
- Drive Smart. Keep
your car well-tuned, tires properly
inflated. Better yet, take the bus, ride
your bike or walk.
- Save
Energy at Home. Caulk and
weather-strip doorways and
windows. Adjust your thermostat lower
(for each degree creates a 3%
saving in winter time) or install a
programmable thermostat. Replace
incandescent light bulbs with compact
fluorescent that use about ¼ the
electricity and last 10 times longer.
Request a free energy audit by
your utility
company.
- Become a Smart
Water Consumer. Install low-flow
shower-heads and faucets using ½ the water
without decreasing
performance. Set your hot water heater at
120 degrees to reduce your
costs as much as
50%.
- Monitor
media. When you see reports referring
to any
“uncertainty” regarding global warming science,
write a letter to the
editor to set them
straight.
- Write
your leaders. Urge them to raise fuel
economy
standards to 40 miles per gallon. It is
the biggest single step we can
take toward curbing global warming. It
would save nearly 4 million
barrels of oil a day (amounts exceeding our
imports from the
******Members, please check our website http://chippewademocrats.com/
for updates! Events and new items have
been added, too many to send out via
email.
Other Events of
Interest:
……..A message from
It’s done!
(Conservation Priority) Renewable
Energy Loan and Grant Program Creation:
The budget created the Renewable
Energy Grants and Loans program dedicated to
investing in
Out-of-State Waste Reduction and
Local Recycling Programs: The tipping
fee was increased from $3/ton to $4/ton which
will help deter the 2 million tons of
out-of-state waste dumped in
Polluted Runoff Reduction:
The budget provides $6
million to farmers for nutrient management
plans and $25 million for
infrastructure to battle polluted runoff,
Cleaning Up Contaminated
Sediments. The budget provides
for $17 million to clean up contaminated
sediment from the Great Lakes and the
THANK YOU for your continued
dedication to conservation! If
you want to help ensure victories on the
remaining Conservation
Priorities, like protecting the Great Lakes
from water diversions,
restoring conservation integrity with the
Hunter, Angler, Trapper Bill
of Rights, and reducing global warming
emissions in Wisconsin, mark your
calendar for Wednesday, January
30th, 2008—Conservation Lobby Day
2008! What will we win this
time?!?
Thank you for all your conservation
efforts, Jennifer
Giegerich
Join the Veterans for
Peace Vigil any Saturday year
‘round, on Peace Corner, Bridge and Business 29
from 11 to noon,
Just
FYI:
If you have something to contribute to
the newsletter, please feel free to email me at
reneefe@charter.net.
I try to publish by the weekend before our
monthly meeting.
Executive
Committee of the Democratic Party of Chippewa
Co.
Gaylord Oppegard, Chair, Mary Ann
King, Jim Peterson
Co-Chairs
Rosemary Kilbridge, Secretary, Denise
Haughian, Treasurer
Newsletter Editor: Renee
Fontaine-Ebel
Office: 103 N. Bridge, Ste. 255Chippewa Falls WI 54729
Website: http://chippewademocrats.com/
Email
party@chippewademocrats.com
Phone 715-738-1888
Office hours: M-Th 10 am – 12
pm
December 2007
December 2007 Newsletter –Democratic Party of Chippewa County
Monthly Quote from Gaylord Oppegard our CC Dems President
"Due to my writers being on strike, there is no quote this month."
Thursday, December 13, Christmas Party. Potluck dinner at 7:00 PM, 103 N Bridge St, Suite 255, upstairs. There will not be a business meeting, only any announcements, but plan to come and party! Pat Kreitlow and Kristen Dexter are planning to speak that night. Be sure to attend and get to know the woman who will unseat Moulton!
We may have to vacate our upstairs office soon. Costs and accessibility are the reasons. Please advise of any appropriate rental properties you know about. This issue is urgent!
Your 2008 dues are due! Any dues paid after October 1 go toward your next year fees. Pledge cards are available at the office or pick one up the night of the party. FYI CC Dems 2007 membership is up 117% from 2006. Let’s keep up the good work and invite others to join.
Summary of CC Dems November Activities:
Dave Obey’s alternative to President Bush’s War Funding Request did not pass resulting in the funding issue being tabled until the new year. There will be lots of mud slinging over this issue. Keep informed. http://www.obey.house.gov/
Several dual members of CC Dems and Veterans for Peace attended the inspiring observance of Armistice Day/Veteran's Day on 11-11-11 at the Federal Court House in Eau Claire. Some even spoke words of remembrance and wisdom.
If I missed something, please advise and I’ll be happy to send out the information.
Upcoming CC Dems Activities:
Gov Doyle has announced a special Legislative Session for Dec 11 to discuss campaign finance reform. That seems like overdue news!
Wonderful news! We can do our part to impact the progression of global warming. An Environmental Committee is working on some projects (recycling, ‘green’) for us. You are invited to join if you have an interest. Check us out.
Global warming and the winter holidays:
- Green gifts. Instead of sweets or $, give your mail carrier, newspaper delivery person and waste hauler those cute little compact fluorescent squiggly light bulbs that last forever and are cheap.
- Donate cell phones you no longer need. The domestic abuse centers will put them to good use for victims of domestic abuse to have a 911 phone. In Chippewa County, the Family Support Center, 723-1178.
- Save Energy at Home. Caulk and weather-strip doorways and windows. Adjust your thermostat lower (for each degree creates a 3% saving in winter time) or install a programmable thermostat. Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent that use about ¼ the electricity and last 10 times longer. Request a free energy audit by your utility company.
- Become a Smart Water Consumer. Install low-flow shower-heads and faucets using ½ the water without decreasing performance. Set your hot water heater at 120 degrees to reduce your costs as much as 50%.
- Get involved with WI League of Conservation Voters! See note below for opportunities.
The Jefferson-Jackson Dinner is set for Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Fill Inn Station. Mmmmmm good, we have returned to the favorite fried chicken menu. Mark your calendars! Planning committee members needed!!!!!
7th CD set for May 3, 2008 at 29 Pines. Looks like there will be extra breakout sessions of interest to all. Put it on your calendar.
******Members, please check our website http://www.chippewademocrats.com/ for updates! Events and new items have been added, too many to send out via email.
Other Events of Interest:
……..TWO messages from Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters………
- ACT Now to Protect our Children from the Dangers of Mercury!
Efforts to curb mercury in the air and in the water have been going on for years because mercury is a dangerous toxin—in fact, one of the most toxic substances to human health, impacting both the brain and nervous system. Mercury is especially dangerous for children, whose brains are still developing. Exposure during early childhood can result in delayed or reduced development of memory, language skills, and coordination. Right now, all of Wisconsin’s in-state waters have mercury advisories warning women and children to limit the amount of fish they consume from Wisconsin’s lakes and streams. The Department of Natural Resources is currently working on rules to reduce mercury from the largest industrial sources, like coal-burning power plants. And, Senator Bob Jauch from northwestern Wisconsin is leading an effort to eliminate unnecessary mercury from consumer products. The DNR estimates that more than 4000 pounds of mercury are released into the environment from products every year.
- Please email or call your both your Senator and your Representative and ask them to protect public health by supporting all efforts to reduce mercury in our environment by co-sponsoring LRB 07-2316 introduced by Senator Jauch.
- If Sen. Jauch is your legislator (or even if he isn’t!), please be sure to thank him for working to protect public health and natural resources in Wisconsin.
The Legislative Hotline is: 1-800-362-9472. For your legislator’s contact information, visit: http://waml.legis.state.wi.us/ . PLEASE let us know if you send an email or make the call!
2. Sign-Up TODAY for Conservation Lobby Day 2008! Wednesday, January 30, 2008—Madison
This year, the 3 Conservation Priorities that are still in play in the 2007-2008 Legislature are:
1. Keep the Great Lakes Waters in the Great Lakes by passing the Strong Great Lakes Compact for a Strong Wisconsin, which will prevent diversion of Great Lakes water to other thirsty states and countries.
2. Restore Conservation Integrity by passing the 3 components of the Hunter, Angler, Trapper Bill of Rights, which includes restoring the Independent DNR Secretary.
3. Stop Global Warming by passing the Wisconsin Safe Climate Act which will adopt a science-based plan to reduce Wisconsin’s share of global warming emissions.
Due to record numbers last year and because many legislators won’t schedule meetings unless we can tell them how many of their constituents are coming, we recommend signing-up ASAP! http://www.conservationvoters.org/ or call (608) 661-0845 *RSVP required by January 22nd* This year, we have some special features and services just for you!
For more details, click on the “Learn More about Lobby Day” link on our website, http://www.conservationvoters.org/.
Messages from Senator Feingold will be emailed under separate cover!
Foreign Film Series for Adults: Chippewa Falls Public Library, “OSAMA”, Dec 27 @ 6:30 PM
Join the Veterans for Peace Vigil any Saturday year ‘round, on Peace Corner, Bridge and Business 29 from 11 to noon, Chippewa Falls. It is important to continue to make a statement about this war!
Just FYI:
- Once I get more retired and organized, I will be sending out info or alerts for political action throughout the month. These messages will go to everyone on the CC Dems list-serve. It is totally up to you what you do with the information…..Renee
- If you have something to contribute to the newsletter, please feel free to email me at reneefe@charter.net. I try to publish by the weekend before our monthly meeting.
Finally: Share your favorite links. We are compiling a list of favorite links to be used as a membership premium. Tell us about your favorite place on the web to get news, politics, and commentary. Download the form from our website http://www.chippewademocrats.com/, fill it out, and send it back to us. Thank you!
Executive Committee of the Democratic Party of Chippewa Co.
Gaylord Oppegard, Chair, Mary Ann King, Jim Peterson Co-Chairs
Rosemary Kilbridge, Secretary, Denise Haughian, Treasurer
Newsletter Editor: Renee Fontaine-Ebel
Office: 103 N. Bridge, Ste. 255, Chippewa Falls WI 54729
Website: http://www.chippewademocrats.com/
Email party@chippewademocrats.com Phone 715-738-1888
Office hours: M-Th 10 am – 12 pm
Last Updated (2009-02-02 09:26:44)