Register Now for Election Night Policy and a Pint
Tuesday, November 4
6:30 p.m. through close and call of the California polls
$10; $5 for students with valid ID
UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio
480 Cedar Street, St. Paul
Appetizers from the Loring Pasta Bar included
Join the 89.3 The Current and the Citizens League for the Election Night Policy and a Pint®, as we celebrate the end of the election session and watch the results come in from Minnesota and around the country.
Click here to sign up now
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Register Now for the Annual Meeting
Thursday, November 20
Reception 5:00 p.m. | Program 6:30 p.m.
The Depot Great Hall
225 Third Ave. S, Minneapolis
Admission is free and appetizers will be provided
Today, we're facing huge policy challenges -- but these challenges actually give us a unique opportunity for creativity in policy making. The Citizens League's combination of imagination and pragmatism has been behind some of Minnesota's greatest innovations in the past, and it is what we desperately need today.
Join us as we celebrate our past year and look to the year ahead, and highlight ways for you to get involved in these efforts.
Visit our website for more information or register now.
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2009 Board Nominees
The list of nominees to the 2009 board of directors, along with photos and bios of the nominees, is now available. Members will vote on the slate at the Annual Meeting.
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Help the Citizens League Earn $15,000
The Pohlad Family Foundation has challenged the Citizens League to grow its membership to 2,000 -- when we do, we'll receive a $15,000 grant.
Here are three ways you can help:
- Become a member today with a tax-deductible contribution of any amount.
- Renew your membership when you receive your annual notice in the mail. If you think your membership may have lapsed, please contact us.
- If you're a current member, your spouse or roommate can join for free -- contact Catherine Wood at cwood@citizensleague.org to add a second person to your membership.
We're almost there -- help us reach this goal!
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Volunteer on a Short-Term Policy Group
The Citizens League is seeking members to be a part of policy groups that will reevaluate our historic work in three policy areas:
- Energy efficiency and CO2 emissions control for Minnesota
- Charter schools
- Aging services
For more information or to volunteer, contact Bob DeBoer at bdeboer@citizensleague.org.
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Nominate a Candidate for the Citizens League's Initiative of the Year Award
The Citizens League is considering awarding an Initiative of the Year to recognize an exemplary policy or civic engagement initiative, an individual, group, or organization that:
The deadline for nominations is Thursday, November 6 -- click here to nominate a candidate now.
This award, along with the Volunteer Member of the Year award (chosen by staff), would be presented at the Annual Meeting. |
Email Problems?
Various people have told us that emails sent to staff at the Citizens League have bounced back. Please check your address book and make sure that all emails are sent to name@citizensleague.org rather than .net. Emails sent to .net are no longer being delivered. Sorry for any inconvenience!
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