Citizens League Email Newsletter

   July 31, 2008
UPCOMING EVENTS


July 31:
Policy and a Pint®:
The Big Sort


August 13:
Drowning or Surfing in the Silver Tsunami

August 14:
Water Policy - Lakeshore Management

September 2:
Policy and a Pint®:
Youth and Politics

September 23:
Regional Policy Conference


October 23:
2008 Annual Meeting


November 4:
Policy and a Pint®:

Election Night Party


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IN THIS ISSUE
  • Take the Member Survey
  • Support the Citizens League with GoodSearch
  • Attend the Next Presentation on Water Policy
  • Students Speak Out on Almanac
  • Nominate a Candidate for the Board
  • Take the Citizens League Member Survey

    The Citizens League's annual member survey is up and ready to go. This survey is an important tool we use to get input from members about the work we are doing and for you to share your ideas about how we can more effectively accomplish our goals. "Doing the common good better" requires getting meaningful insights from our member base, so we truly appreciate your honest and thoughtful feedback. It only takes around 10-15 minutes and really helps us out - click here to respond. Thanks!
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    Water Policy Meeting: Lakeshore Management

    August 14, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
    League of MN Cities Building
    145 University Ave W, St. Paul

    Join the Water Policy Study Committee for a presentation and discussion on policy issues related to lakes and lakeshore management in Minnesota.

    Featuring Peder Otterson, Shoreland Rules Update Project Manager at the Dept. of Natural Resources, Water Division. Information on additional speakers will be coming soon - watch the website.

    Click here to RSVP
    Students Speak Out on Almanac

    Shane Saunders, one of the Students Speak Out Goes Alternative leaders, was featured on Twin Cities Public Television's Almanac on July 25. Click here to see the segment (click on "Minnesota 150 Education") to learn about Shane's experiences with school -- and what Students Speak Out meant to him.
    2009 Board Nominations

    The Citizens League is taking nominations for service on the board of directors. We encourage you to nominate someone to serve -- even yourself. It's an invaluable way to serve the Citizens League while working with a terrific group of members.

    For more information and to submit a nomination, click here.

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