First Congressional District DFL's Autumn Dinner

First Congressional District DFL's

Autumn Dinner

with Governor Mark Dayton

and Congressman Tim Walz

When:

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Social Hour - 5:00 p.m.

Dinner and Program - 6:00 p.m.

Where:

Owatonna Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

135 Oakdale Street

Owatonna, MN 55060

( map )

Dinner:

Choice of Chicken or Vegetarian

Suggested donation of $30.00 per person.

RSVP:

Please RSVP to Lori Sellner, Chair - First Congressional District DFL

at lorisell@gmail.com

by Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 with your dinner choice.

* Live and Silent Auctions * Guest Speakers * Cash Bar

Prepared and paid for by the First Congressional District DFL, www.cd1dfl.org

Hotdish Fundraiser Special Guest Announcement: State Rep. Paul Thissen

We are extremely excited to announce that the Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives and our good friend State Rep. Paul Thissen will be joining us on Sunday, September 29th, 2013 at our Second Annual Hotdish Dinner & Cook-Off Fundraiser.

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?id=10791

Get more details on the fundraiser by visiting:

http://ricecountydfl.blogspot.com/2013/09/rice-county-dfls-second-annual-hotdish_15.html

Or  http://ricecountydfl.blogspot.com/2013/09/rice-county-dfls-second-annual-hotdish.html

Rice County DFL's Second Annual Hotdish Dinner & Cook-Off Fundraiser - Special Guests

Rice County DFL's Second Annual Hotdish Dinner & Cook-Off Fundraiser

Everyone is invited to attend, participate and enjoy an evening with fellow DFLers.

For more details visit:  www.ricecountydfl.blogspot.com
or visit our event page on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/events/172270136257681/

You can order tickets or RSVP here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dHM1xH06GbVDcslEhCdw2YaATYOS-xm5EVd3FA1rBTA/viewform

You can enter the Hotdish Cook-Off by filling out this entry form:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFc2eFkwTlJ5UHFMUnNaMG02cjlJOEE6MA#gid=0


Here is our current list of confirmed Special Guests (watch our facebook page or this site for additional special guests):

Confirmed Special Guests
as of Thursday, September 26th, 2013

~ Statewide Elected DFLers ~

Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives
State Representative Paul Thissen

Rebecca Otto, State Auditor
Lori Swanson, Minnesota Attorney General
~ Local Elected DFLers (State Senate and House) ~
State Senator Kevin Dahle (Senate District 20)
State Senator Vicki Jensen (Senate District 24)
State Representative Patti Fritz (House District 24B)


~ Elected DFLers (State Senate and House) ~
State Representative Ryan Winkler (House District 46A)~ Party Leaders ~
Marge Hoffa, Vice Chair - State DFL
Lori Sellner, Chair - First Congressional District DFL
Susan Moravec, Chair - Second Congressional District DFL
Don Slaten, Vice Chair - Second Congressional District DFL
Francy Hall, Chair - Steele County DFL
Lawrence Sandoval, Chair - Senate District 56 DFL
Harriet Wishnick, Vice Chair - Senate District 20 DFL
Alyssa Berg, Chair - St. Olaf College Democrats
Cyndi Bennett Lee, Chair - Senate District 25 DFL

~ Secretary of State Candidates ~
State Representative Steve Simon
State Representative Debra Hilstrom

~ Second Congressional Candidates ~
Thomas Craft
Paula Overby
Mike Obermueller for Congress

Rice County DFL's Second Annual Hotdish Dinner & Cook-Off

You're Invited to Join us for...

 

 

 

 

Enter your hotdish in to the Cook-Off - just sign up to participate here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?usp=drive_web&formkey=dFc2eFkwTlJ5UHFMUnNaMG02cjlJOEE6MA#gid=0

 

STATEMENT FROM DFL CHAIRMAN KEN MARTIN ABOUT REP. ZELLERS ENTERING RACE FOR GOVERNOR

“Rep. Kurt Zellers’s short tenure as Speaker of the House will be forever remembered for his lack of leadership and uncompromising partisanship which led to the longest government shutdown in our state's history. Now he wants to run for Governor

“The last time Zellers was in a leadership position Minnesotans suffered because of his refusal to find common-ground on the pressing issues of our state. Instead of working towards compromise, he dug his heels in and forced government to shut down. Overwhelmingly, Minnesotans rejected his leadership in the 2012 midterms where his caucus was removed from power. Minnesotans spoke with a large voice in 2012, they didn't like his leadership then and they won't like it in November of 2014. 

“After finally seeing some progress this past legislative session, the last thing Minnesotans need is to return to the times of ‘Shutdown Kurt’ where we would undoubtedly see gridlock, partisanship, and shutdowns once again.”

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Happy Hour Duel Fundraiser

Letter to Editor: Carleton College students say Kline unwilling to engage with students

From the Northfield News:

The May 30 article, “U.S. Rep. John Kline hears from Northfield college leaders,” left out an important student perspective on the congressman’s visit.

The meeting was part of Congressman Kline’s broader unwillingness to engage with students in his district. During his time on campus Thursday afternoon, Mr. Kline interacted with a handful of college officials and just two students handpicked by administration.

Read Full Letter

Remembering Sharon Gates-Hull

I've received word this evening that a member of our DFL family unexpectedly passed away last night.

Sharon Gates-Hull was infectiously joyful. Her passion and zeal for life was second to none. She could light up a room with her smile and was one of the most generous and kind spirits I've ever known.

She will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and all who were touched by our friend Sharon.

Here are details on the celebration to be held of Sharon's life: http://www.northfieldfuneral.com/2013/05/10/sharon-gates-hull/

Please feel free to share your thoughts and stories of Sharon by commenting below.

- Shawn Groth, Chair - Rice County DFL

Here are some photos which Terry Rogers has shared - 

Sharon loved this photo. She was so impressed that Senator Klobuchar wore the floral hair piece. 

Sharon poses with Herb F. at the 2012 Rice County DFL Convention.

Sharon with friends at a David Bly function.

"My mother wanted to see Hilary Clinton who was going to be at the U of M stumping for Al Frankin, I called Sharon to see if she wanted to join us and of course she did. A good time was had by all."

-  Terry Rogers

If you have any stories, photos or comments to share about Sharon feel free to e-mail them to Shawn G. at ricecountydfl@yahoo.com  We'll post them here.

A Must Read: The five best things about Dayton’s budget

Governor Mark Dayton went big and bold this week. He took on the most powerful special interests in order to fix Minnesota’s chronic structural budget deficit problem. Recent Minnesota Governors haven’t had the guts to do that. This governor did. The nitpickers are busily picking nits in Dayton’s proposal, and it’s not a perfect proposal. But when you focus on the big picture, there is much to admire:

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Informational interview with newly elected Rep. David Bly (DFL-Northfield)

Rice County DFL Central Committee Meeting

Rice County DFL Central Committee Meeting

When:   Thursday, January 31st, 2013
              6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Where:  Buckham Memorial Library
              Meeting Room Second Level - Street Access on East Side of Library
             11 Division Street East, Faribault, MN 55021

We will be holding elections to fill the following seats:

1 Female State Central Committee Alternate
3 At-Large Directors

It is very important that we fill these seats. The Female Alternate will have an important meeting to attend on February 2nd - where we'll elect state party officers.

Here are the job descriptions for the above positions:

Directors
The Directors are members of both the Rice County Executive and Central Committees. Directors are to attend the Executive and Central Committee meetings. The directors are generally responsible to help with the Rice County caucuses, Rice County Convention, Rice County Fair, fundraising, and social activities. The directors may also be assigned other specific projects to participate in or supervise during their term by either the Executive Committee or Central Committee.


State Central Committee Alternate
State Central Committee Alternates shall attend State Central Committee and Congressional District Central Committee meetings. They shall report on the activities of both bodies at the Rice County DFL meetings. Other responsibilities include: help with the Rice County caucuses, Rice County Convention, Rice County Fair, fundraising, and social activities. They may also be assigned other specific projects to participate in or supervise during their term by either the Executive Committee or Central Committee.

If you are interested in running for one of these positions, have questions, or know someone you feel might be interested in one of these positions - please feel free to contact Shawn Groth at ricecountydfl@yahoo.com

(site is handicap accessible - if you need special accommodations - please contact Shawn Groth at:  ricecountydfl@yahoo.com)