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Did you miss Thomas Goetz at our last Policy and a Pint®?
The audio from the event was broadcast on MPR on Sunday and Monday and is available online.
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This year, please consider becoming a sustaining member with a monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly contribution of any amount.
Thank you for your support!
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Support Impartial Courts: Contact Your Legislator; Hearing Thursday
The Citizens League, along with our partners in the Coalition for Impartial Justice, supports legislation to establish a ballot initiative in November 2010 to improve our system for selecting and electing judges (HF224/SF70). This legislation will be heard in committee this Thursday:
House State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections Committee Thursday, March 4, 8:30 a.m. Room 200, State Office Building (marked with the yellow flag on this map) If you support this legislation, please call Committee members and your legislators to let them know. And if you are available on Thursday morning, please attend -- we would like as many supporters in the hearing room as possible. If you do contact your legislators, please let us know: contact Annie Levenson-Falk at alevensonfalk[at]citizensleague.org or 651-293-0575 ext. 16.
Get more information:
You can find sample text for contacting legislators and more information about the change we are proposing on the Citizens League's website. If you would like to receive additional email updates about this policy, please sign up here. |
Join us for Happy Hour March 10th
Wednesday, March 10
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Dixie's on Grand
695 Grand Avenue, St. Paul
It's that time again, and spring is in the air. Join the Citizens League for our monthly happy hour next Wednesday at Dixie's on Grand. They'll have drink specials, and parking is free in the lot or on the street.
Our happy hours are a great way to meet and connect with Citizens League members and staff. And with spring fever setting in, they provide a great excuse to get out of the house!
For more information visit our website or contact Cat Beltmann at cbeltmann[at]citizensleague.org or by phone at 651-293-0575 ext. 10.
See you on Wednesday!
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Sign up for the Spring 2010 Course, Quantum Civics: Introduction to Active Citizenship for Emerging Leaders
Tuesdays, March 16th - May 18th6:00 - 8:30 p.m.This 10-week course for emerging leaders helps participants develop a deeper understanding of the 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 now, and contact Catherine Beltmann at cbeltmann[at]citizenleague.org or 651-293-0575 ext.10 to sign up. |
Volunteer with the Emerging Leaders Committee
Are you a member on the younger side looking to get involved? If so, the Emerging Leaders Committee is looking for more participants.
In 2010, the committee launched the happy hour series and the Inter-Generational Roundtable Series. Both event series were successful and are shaping up to be even better in 2010 with members' support.
If you are interested in joining or for more information, please contact Cat Beltmann at cbeltmann[at]citizensleague.org or by phone at 651-293-0575 ext. 10.
The committee has its first meeting of 2010 on Thursday, March 11th at 5:30 p.m.
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