Rice County Democratic Farmer Labor Party Seeks People to Serve on Its Board

Energized creative applicants are being sought by the Rice County DFL Party for two year terms.

"Volunteers are the lifeblood of our party. They are the reason we have a strong, and vibrant Rice County DFL. We encourage all Rice County DFLers (Democrats) to get involved. Serving on our board is one of the many ways to do so,"  said Shawn Groth, Chairman of the Rice County DFL.

The Rice County DFL Nominations Committee is charged with reporting a committee-endorsed candidate for each Executive Committee Position. Those positions are:

• Chair - presides at meetings of the Rice County Democrats, but also attends certain meetings within the state DFL and that of the First &  Second Congressional Districts.

• Vice Chair - essentially fills in when the Chair is not available..

• Community Engagement Officer (Affirmative Action Officer) - reaches out to underrepresented groups within the Rice County DFL.

• Secretary - keeps records of meetings, and maintains a current list of all DFL members within the county.

• Treasurer - keeps track of the financial affairs on the Rice County DFL.

• Directors (11) - help organize and plan the Rice County caucuses, Rice County Convention, Rice County Fair, fundraising, social activities, and party building within the county.

• State Central Committee Delegates (2) / Alternates (4) - attend State Central Committee and Congressional District Central Committee meetings.

Those interested in serving in these positions need to attend one of the four screening session. These sessions will be held in the following locations:

•     Northfield, Friday, March 18, 6:30 - 8:00

    Caribou Coffeehouse, 1162 400 Fifth Street W

•     Faribault, Sunday, March 20, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
      Depot Bar & Grill, 311 Heritage Place

•     Northfield, March 21, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
      Big Steer Restaurant (AKA Big Steer) I-35 & Highway 19

•     Faribault, March 26, 2:00-3:30 PM
      Buckham Memorial Library, 11 Division St E, Park in back via 1st Street.

The screening committee will present its recommendations for election to the Rice County DFL’s Convention on April 2, at the Northfield Middle School. Candidates must have been interviewed by the Nominations Committee in order to be considered by the convention. The terms are two years.

 For more information contact Nominations Committee Chair Terry Rogers at TRogers700@aol.com or 952-652-2160.