Happy Hour February 10th
Wednesday, February 10th
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sweeney's Saloon
96 N Dale Street, St. Paul
Looking for an excuse to get out of the house? Join the Citizens League for our monthly happy hour on the second Wednesday of the month. The happy hours are open to everyone and are a great way to meet Citizens League members and other people who are passionate about good policy and civic engagement.
Follow the happy hours on Twitter: #CLHappy.
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Register Now for Policy and a Pint® with Thomas Goetz
Thursday, February 18
Doors 6:00 | Program 6:30 - 7:30
UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio
480 Cedar Street, St. Paul
$10, $5 for students with valid ID
Appetizers included
Space is limited so register now!
Join Thomas Goetz, editor of WIRED, to discuss his new book The Decision Tree.
We talk a lot about health and health care these days, and about what we expect America's health care system to deliver to us. But Goetz says we can take charge of our own health through modern technology and even iPhone apps. Simple technology to help us make better choices is all around us.
Policy and a Pint is presented by the Citizens League and 89.3 The Current and sponsored by Best Buy.
Follow #PolicyPint on Twitter
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Register Now for "To the Source" Brown Bag Lunch in Rochester
Moving Minnesota's Water Governance Upstream
Friday, February 19
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Heintz Center Commons
1926 College View Drive SE, Rochester
Register now
$3; free for RCTC and Winona State students with ID
Attendees are invited to bring a brown bag lunch
Join former state senator and DNR Commissioner Gene Merriam and St. Paul resident and organizer Janna Caywood to discuss the conclusions and recommendations of the Citizens League's water policy study and how the ways we manage water must become more collaborative in order to address water problems. Co-sponsored by Rochester Community and Technical College
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Sign up for the Spring 2010 Course, Quantum Civics: Introduction to Active Citizenship for Emerging Leaders
Tuesdays, March 9th - May 11th6:00 - 8:30 p.m.Location TBDThis 10-week course for emerging leaders helps participants develop a deeper understanding of the themese, concepts and skills of active citizenship. The course is premised on the Citizens League's belief that there are opportunities to practice active citizenship skills and be a more effective governing member in all types of institutions: work, community, school, government, faith, family. The course costs $500 per participant; scholarships are available. Find out more information now, and contact Catherine Beltmann at cbeltmann[at]citizenleague.org to sign up. |
Rochester Affililate Seeks Steering Committee Members
Citizens League members in the Rochester area are invited to apply to serve on the Rochester Affiliate Steering Committee. Applications are due February 28. For more information about the Steering Committee and how to apply, download the application (pdf).
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Become a Sustaining Member in 2010
Your contribution helps!
- $500 pays for the delivery of one Quantum Civics leadership development course.
- $1,200 helps to fund a Mind Opener policy discussion
- $2,500 enables the printing and distribution of our Policy Reports
This year, please consider becoming a sustaining member with an automatic monthly contribution of any amount. Sustaining members will be recognized in the MN Journal and with our eternal gratitude!
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