Register Now for the Annual Meeting
Thursday, November 20
Reception 5:00 p.m. | Program 6:30 p.m. | Dessert 7:30 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 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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Help the Citizens League Reach its Membership Goal and 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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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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Volunteer on a Policy Review Group
The Citizens League is seeking members to be a part of 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 an Initiative of the Year Award to recognize an exemplary policy or civic engagement initiative, an individual, group, or organization that:
The deadline for nominations is TODAY -- click here to nominate a candidate now.
The recipient will be chosen by our Nominations and Leadership Development Committee, and the award, along with the Volunteer Member of the Year award (chosen by staff), would be presented at the Annual Meeting. |
Your Online Purchases can Contribute to the Citizens League
Starting to think about traveling or (gasp!) shopping for the holidays? Make your online purchases work for the Citizens League!
Just go to www.goodsearch.com, enter the Citizens League as your chosen charity, and follow the links to your favorite online retailers -- including Travelocity, Amazon.com, and many others. Shop online as usual, and a percentage of every purchase will be given back to the Citizens League.
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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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