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archived events in and around the nonprofit community

This page is a listing of past meetings, trainings, and events sponsored by the Minnesota Participation Project or groups participating with MPP from 2004 through 2007.


Convention Training for Precinct Caucus Delegates
provided by Peace in the Precincts

Learn how to Make Peace the Candidate at convention trainings hosted by Peaceintheprecincts.org:

Date: Thursday, February 21
Time: 7 – 8:45 p.m.
Location: Hamline Midway Library, Auditorium
1558 West Minnehaha Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
Location phone: 651-642-0293

Date: Saturday, February 23
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Washburn Library, Meeting Room
5244 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis MN 55419
Location phone: 612-630-6500

Date: Thursday, February 28
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Eden Prairie Library, Large meeting room
565 Prairie Center Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Location phone: 952-847-5375

Date: Saturday, March 2
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Ramsey County Library - Maplewood, Program Room
3025 Southlawn Drive
Maplewood MN 55109
Location phone: 651-704-2033

NOTE CHANGE IN DATE, TIME, and LOCATION
Date:
Sunday, March 9
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Location: Columbia Grounds Coffee House
3301 Central Av NE
Minneapolis MN 55418
Location phone: (612) 781-7873
Don't be late! Location closes at 3

For more information, check the Web site at www.peaceintheprecincts.org or call Santwana at 651-917-0383 or email info@peaceintheprecincts.org.


Precinct Caucuses 2008: Strategy Session

The 2008 race to the White House has already begun. But Precinct Caucuses kick off the ’08 elections in Minnesota! MCN’s Minnesota Participation Project (MPP) will begin its 2008 nonpartisan voter engagement work with Precinct Caucus Trainings across the state in January. We need YOUR help! In 2006, MPP conducted over 40 precinct caucus trainings – but that wouldn’t have been possible without the input and support of each of your nonprofits. Help MPP inform its precinct caucus training strategy, identify potential trainers, and set the stage for expanded civic engagement in this important step in Minnesota’s political process.

Date: Thursday, October 25
Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, 2314 University Ave W, Ste 20, St. Paul 55114

Please RSVP to Joshua Winters at josh@mncn.org or 651-642-1904 x250.

So what are precinct caucuses?
Precinct caucuses are where community members come together to build an agenda of the issues most important to each community and to support candidates to run for elected office. These events will be happening all over Minnesota in early 2008 and are great opportunities to get involved in your community and address key issues that you care about!


FairVote Minnesota: Biennial Fall Election Party

You are invited to an evening of conversation, delicious food, wine, and music. This is a multi-partisan event. Join friends and supporters of Instant Runoff Voting who share the common desire for Better Democracy in Minnesota!

Featured Speaker
• Jon Pratt •
Executive Director of Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Date: Thursday, October 18
Time: 6:00–9:00 pm
Location: Home of Brian Melendez, 1777 Dupont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Suggested Donation: $25, $50, $100, $250

RSVP and Questions: info@fairvotemn.org or (763) 807-2550


Instant Runoff Voting (IRV):
A Vote is a Terrible Thing to Waste

Sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, FairVote Minnesota, and Hamline University

Come find out what it is, how it works, and how your nonprofit can join the movement to bring IRV to St. Paul and the rest of the state. This briefing will feature a panel of speakers to discuss the issue, including Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, State Representative Carlos Mariani, Humphrey Institute Fellow Tim Penny, and more! MPP hopes you will join the movement and join us for this informative briefing.

Date: Tuesday, July 24
Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Hamline University, Law and Graduate Schools Conference Center, Room 106
1536 Hewitt Ave, St. Paul 55104
Parking: Free parking available in the lots near the building
Fee: FREE!

Please RSVP to Josh Winters at josh@mncn.org or 651-642-1904 x250


C3 Voter Education Coordination

Want to collaborate with your friends and allies in the nonprofit sector on voter education in the 2006 election cycle? If you are interested in hosting a candidate forum or putting together a voter guide then this is the networking meeting for you.

June 20, 2006
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Conference Room
2314 University Ave W, Ste 20, St. Paul

Whether you are focused on the statewide races or local school board elections, this is your chance to network and partner with other nonprofits interested in similar races. This is also an occasion to get a feel for the full breadth of voter education events that will take place this year. Don’t miss this great opportunity to connect to the broader movement of C3 voter education, coordinate your voter education efforts to avoid duplication, and partner with other nonprofits to stay legal, attract candidates, and increase turnout to your candidate event!



Voter Registration Tactics: Building Civic Engagement in 2006 and Beyond

Wednesday, June 21, 2006
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
2314 University Ave W, Ste 20, St. Paul

Voter registration is the first step in building community engagement in the electoral process. In this training, you will learn tips and tactics for successful voter registration drives. From in-office voter registration to starting up your own canvassing operation, we'll cover the gamut of options for getting your community ready for the 2006 elections and beyond.


Volunteer Recruitment: Strategies for Successful Voter Registration and GOTV Drives

Wednesday, June 27, 2006
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center, Fireside Room
179 Robie St E, St. Paul

Volunteers are a valuable resource for any nonprofit organization. When doing voter mobilization work, volunteers are critical to your success. This training focuses on strategies for recruiting and retaining volunteers to make your voter registration and GOTV drives fun, engaging, and successful.


Train-the-Trainer - St. Cloud

Tuesday, July 11, 2006
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
American Heritage Bank West (please park behind the bank)
2915 2nd St S, St. Cloud, 56301

To register, contact Cindy Owen at 320-251-7272 or cowen@ArcMidstate.org

MPP is partnering with Arc of Minnesota to bring our Train-the-Trainer session to greater Minnesota. Expanding MPP's pool of experienced trainers is a critical strategy in bringing voter mobilization to nonprofits across the state. MPP will give you all the skills and materials needed to bring nonpartisan voter engagement to any nonprofit - and you get paid to do it! If you have general questions about this training or MPP's trainer program, please contact Josh Winters at 651-642-1904 x250 or josh@mncn.org.


Building Lists for Voter Participation: Nonprofit List Management 101

Wednesday, July 12, 2006
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Minnesota AIDS Project
1400 Park Ave S, Minneapolis

Your lists are your access to people! By enabling you to better understand the demographics of your clients or members, lists become critical tools to advancing the goals and mission of your organization. When it comes to increasing voter engagement – you are lost without your lists! This training will cover the ins and outs of list management so that your nonprofit can increase civic participation at the Capitol and at the polls. You will learn: tools for managing your lists, options for enhancing your lists for greater impact on civic participation and fundraising, time-saving tips, how to use your list to mobilize support for your initiatives.


Train-the-Trainer - Bemidji

Thursday, July 13, 2006
Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Arc Headwaters Office
1819 Bemidji Ave, Bemidji

To register, contact Cass Robinson at 218-759-0097 or arcnw@paulbunyan.net

MPP is partnering with Arc of Minnesota to bring our Train-the-Trainer session to greater Minnesota. Expanding MPP's pool of experienced trainers is a critical strategy in bringing voter mobilization to nonprofits across the state. MPP will give you all the skills and materials needed to bring nonpartisan voter engagement to any nonprofit - and you get paid to do it! If you have general questions about this training or MPP's trainer program, please contact Josh Winters at 651-642-1904 x250 or josh@mncn.org.


Voter Education: Candidate Events Made Easy

Wednesday, July 19, 2006
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
2314 University Ave W, Ste 20, St. Paul

Tired of candidates ignoring the issues that matter to your community? Host a candidate event! This training covers all the basics of planning, organizing, and hosting a successful candidate event. From creating timelines and engaging the media, to organizing constituents and keeping it all legal as a 501(c)(3), you’ll learn how to make planning a candidate event easy and fun! Plus, learn how you can receive up to $200 to support your candidate event.


Train-the-Trainer - Rochester

Thursday, July 20, 2006
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
2200 2nd St SW, Suite 101 - Conference Room, Rochester

To register, contact JoAnn Lawler at 570-287-2032 or jlawler@arcse-mn.org

MPP is partnering with Arc of Minnesota to bring our Train-the-Trainer session to greater Minnesota. Expanding MPP's pool of experienced trainers is a critical strategy in bringing voter mobilization to nonprofits across the state. MPP will give you all the skills and materials needed to bring nonpartisan voter engagement to any nonprofit - and you get paid to do it! If you have general questions about this training or MPP's trainer program, please contact Josh Winters at 651-642-1904 x250 or josh@mncn.org.


Voter Education: Moderator Training

Tuesday, July 25, 2006
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
League of Women Voters
550 Rice St, Ste #201, St. Paul

We want YOU to moderate a candidate forum! A successful candidate forum depends on a skilled and neutral moderator – and there is always a shortage of them. Nonprofit staff, volunteers, and board members should all consider being trained as a moderator for a candidate event. Learn to facilitate a smooth, engaging and legal candidate event for your community and nonprofit allies.


C3 Voter Education Coordination

Want to collaborate with your friends and allies in the nonprofit sector on voter education in the 2006 election cycle? If you are interested in hosting a candidate forum or putting together a voter guide then this is the networking meeting for you.

Wednesday, August 2, 2006
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - C3 Voter Education Meeting
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Breakout Sessions as needed
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties
450 N Syndicate St, St. Paul, 55104

Please RSVP to at your earliest convenience to bridgette@mncn.org or 651-642-1904 ext. 246

The primary purpose of this meeting is to check in on where each organization is at in planning voter education activities, and to connect nonprofits to one another for collaboration. Please come prepared to discuss which races or candidate events your organization would be willing to take the lead on. After the meeting, there will be an hour of breakout sessions for those who wish to discuss specific collaboration opportunities. Please spread the word!


Train-the-Trainer - Moorhead

Thursday, August 3, 2006
Noon - 3:00 p.m.

For more information and to register, contact Candace Richards at 218-233-5949 or arcwcm@702com.net

MPP is partnering with Arc of Minnesota to bring our Train-the-Trainer session to greater Minnesota. Expanding MPP's pool of experienced trainers is a critical strategy in bringing voter mobilization to nonprofits across the state. MPP will give you all the skills and materials needed to bring nonpartisan voter engagement to any nonprofit - and you get paid to do it! If you have general questions about this training or MPP's trainer program, please contact Josh Winters at 651-642-1904 x250 or josh@mncn.org.


Train-the-Trainer - Duluth

Thursday, September 14, 2006
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Ordean Building (Superior Street Level) - Conference Rooms B & C
424 W Superior St, Duluth

To register, contact Lynne Frigaard at 218-726-4725 or lfrigaard@arcnorthland.org

MPP is partnering with Arc of Minnesota to bring our Train-the-Trainer session to greater Minnesota. Expanding MPP's pool of experienced trainers is a critical strategy in bringing voter mobilization to nonprofits across the state. MPP will give you all the skills and materials needed to bring nonpartisan voter engagement to any nonprofit - and you get paid to do it! If you have general questions about this training or MPP's trainer program, please contact Josh Winters at 651-642-1904 x250 or josh@mncn.org.


Getting Out the Vote: Planning for Success

2 sessions to choose from:
Pre-Primary Session:
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Minneapolis Urban League
2100 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis

Post-Primary Session:
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Model Cities
839 University Ave, St. Paul

When your community votes; politicians listen. A nonpartisan Get-Out-the-Vote drive can seem like a daunting task to any organization. MPP has the remedy! This training will leave participants with the skills necessary to plan and run a GOTV drive – from simple mailbox stuffers to a full-blown doorknocking operation.


Train-the-Trainer – Voter Registration and Voter Education

Thursday, June 1, 2006

CHOOSE ONE:
9:30 a.m. – Noon OR 5:30-8:00 p.m
MCN Conference Room,
2314 University Ave. W.
St. Paul, MN 55114

Want to train nonprofits on nonpartisan voter engagement and get paid for it? Attend MPP’s Train-the-Trainer! MPP will give you all the tools and support to engage any nonprofit on the strategies, tactics, and resources available for voter engagement. This Train-the-Trainer session will focus on the key aspects of voter registration and voter education for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Please RSVP to Bridgette Rongitsch at bridgette@mncn.org or 651-642-1904 x246.


MPP Voter Mobilization Kickoff 2006

Wednesday, June 7, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Metro State University, Great Hall
700 E Seventh St
St. Paul, MN 55106

Are you excited for the 2006 elections? You should be! 2006 is an election extravaganza – nearly every office in the state will be on the ballot in November! Whether you are just getting started or are a seasoned veteran, this is your opportunity to connect to the broader movement of nonpartisan, nonprofit voter engagement. You will walk away with November 7 t-shirts, voter mobilization toolkits, and information on how your organization can receive a Mini-Grant to host a candidate forum.


Getting Out the Vote: Planning for Success

A nonpartisan Get-Out-the-Vote drive can seem like a daunting task to any organization. The success of your effort will be largely dependent upon the organizational assessment and planning you undertake before Election Day. This workshop will leave participants with the skills necessary to plan and run a GOTV drive in their own office -- from simple mailbox stuffers to a full-blown doorknocking operation.

Date: Thursday, September 29, 2005
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location:
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties
450 N Syndicate St, Room 201, St. Paul 55104
Fee: There is no cost for this workshop



Voter Registration Tactics: Building Civic Engagement in 2005 and Beyond

Voter registration is the first step in building civic engagment in the electoral process. In this workshop, you will learn tips and tactics for successful voter registration drives. From in-office voter registration to starting up your own canvassing operation, we'll cover the gamut of options for getting your community ready for the 2005 municipal elections and beyond.

Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: YWCA Midtown, 2121 E Lake St, Minneapolis 55407

Fee: There is no cost for this workshop


Minnesota Disability Law Center
The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) will be hosting a series of community forums throughout the summer for the disability community called, “Voting and Policy Issues Community Forum for People with Disabilities”. These forums will provide information on the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), and will address how people with disabilities can access voting, and will connect local elected officials with the disability community.

Save the Date for these Upcoming Forums in the Series:

Southwest Minnesota - Districts 20, 21, 22
Date: August 24, 2005
Time: TBA
Location:
TBA


These events are free and open to the public. If you would like more information, please contact Mai Thor, (612) 746-3716, mthor@midmnlegal.org.



Building Lists for Voter Participation: Nonprofit List Management and Why it Matters

Your lists are your access to people. Being able to effectively contact and mobilize your clients or members is critical to advancing the goals and mission of your organization. We will cover the ins and outs of list management so that your nonprofit can increase civic participation at the capitol and at the polls.

In this workshop you will learn:

• Effective tools for managing your list(s)
• Ways to enhance your list(s) for greater impact on civic participation
• Tips that will save you time in the long run
• How to use your list to mobilize support for your policies at the Capitol

Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2005
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, 2314 University Ave W, Suite 20, Saint Paul
Fee: There is no cost for this workshop
Parking: There is a free parking lot in front of the MCN office

To Register by E-mail, please RSVP to Josh Schenck Winters, josh@mncn.org

Registration Form

To Register by Fax
– fax your completed registration form to: (651) 642-1517, Attention Josh Schenck Winters

To Register by Mail – send completed registration form to:
Josh Schenck Winters
2314 University Ave W, Ste. 20
St. Paul, MN 55114


YWCA Voter Registration For National Night Out
Block Club Party on August 2nd

The YWCA of Minneapolis needs your help to register voters and provide nonpartisan election materials at your National Night Out block party. The YWCA will provide all materials. Participants will also receive two free guest passes to any of their facilities and will be entered to win gift certificates to local restaurants.

National Night Out is a nationwide movement to build a sense of community and fight crime through block parties, music, potlucks, and other neighborhood gatherings. The 22nd Annual National Night Out is Tuesday, August 2nd. Most Block Parties will be held between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. The YWCA will provide materials for anyone living in a city with upcoming elections. You must pick up and drop off materials at the YWCA.

The deadline to sign up to participate in the YWCA voter registration at National Night Out is Friday, July 29th.

You may pick up your voter registration kits (which include voter application cards, nonpartisan voter guides, information on how to register people, and more) at the Downtown, Midtown, Uptown or North Commons YWCA from Thursday, July 28th through Tuesday, August 2nd.

You must return the voter registration cards to the YWCA by Friday, August 5th.

To sign up, please call Mercy Olson Ward at 612-332-0500. Questions? Contact the YWCA of Minneapolis at 612-215-4123 or pubpol@ywcampls.org.


MPP Kick-Off and Training:
Nonprofit Capacity Building for Voter Participation in ’05, ’06 and Beyond

To kick off the 2005 election cycle, MPP is holding a half-day workshop for nonprofits on voter participation activities and nonprofit capacity building. Attendees will have the opportunity to assess their organization’s capacity for election activities in ’05 and ’06, participate in mini-trainings on voter registration and voter education, and receive up-to-date information on changes to Minnesota election law. This training will be a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know for your nonprofit, nonpartisan voter mobilization activities!

Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul
Fee: We are requesting a donation of $5 to offset costs for materials and refreshments. Please make checks payable to the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Please pay at the door.
Parking: There is street parking and a free lot at the Carondelet Center, off of Randolph Avenue.

Map to the Carondelet Center

Agenda at a glance:
8:30 a.m. – Registration and continental breakfast
9:00 a.m. – Welcome and MPP Overview
9:10 a.m. – Election Reform Update
9:30 a.m. – Nonprofit Capacity Assessment
10:00 a.m. – Mini-trainings: Tracks I & II (chose two)
                   • Voter registration and tracking
                   • Voter education (voter guides, candidate events)
                   • Get-Out-The-Vote
11:50 a.m. – Keeping Track: Information and List Management
                   • MPP computer tracking system for voter registration tracking
                   • Get-Out-The-Vote list preparation
                   • Office lobby toolkit

To Register by E-mail, please RSVP to Josh Schenck Winters, josh@mncn.org



Join us on September 9 to launch
"November 2 – Nonprofits Get Out The Vote!
"


Please join the Minnesota Participation Project's launch of the November 2 Nonprofits Get Out The Vote drive. Have cake, enjoy music, and get free t-shirts, buttons, training, and materials that your nonprofit can use to Get Out The Vote on Election Day!

The November 2 kick-off is a celebration of democracy and a demonstration of the power of nonprofits to increase civic participation—and you are at the heart of it!

Join us on September 9 for the November 2 Launch Party and enjoy:

Celebration and Music

Networking and Refreshments

Training and materials
Free November 2 t-shirts

Ideas for nonprofits who want to do nonpartisan Get-Out-the-Vote

This event is free and anyone interested in nonpartisan voter mobilization work is invited to attend. Please invite your friends and colleagues.

November 2 Launch Schedule


Thursday, September 9—Launch Party at Metro State University’s Great Hall
700 East Seventh Street, St. Paul, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Map and directions to Metro State University


Monday, September 13—GOTV Training, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Children’s Home Society, 1605 Eustis Street, St. Paul


Monday September 13—Launch Parties and GOTV Trainings in Greater Minnesota:

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at all locations

The Holiday Center, Holiday Inn, 200 West Superior Street, Duluth

Blue Earth County Library, 100 East Main Street, Mankato

Bremer Bank, 1100 W St. Germain Street, St. Cloud

Rochester Public Health Department, 2100 Campus Drive SE, Rochester

City Hall, City Council Chambers, 500 Center Ave, Moorhead

Marshall/Lyon County Library, downstairs meeting room, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall



The Community Voting Project of St. Paul/East Metro Area

Mission
The Community Voting Project of St Paul/East Metro Area is a community based network of individuals and non-profit organizations dedicated to working on awareness, education, and the mobilization of lower income and under represented in the communities of St Paul and the East Metro Area.

Strategy
Affiliates are able to share resources, compile voter registration lists, coordinate and mobilize volunteers, develop collaborative Get Out the Vote strategies, and encourage program participants, residents, staff and volunteers to engage in the upcoming election.

Activities
• Voter registration training to community groups
• Planning and coordination of Voter Engagement and Education Fair
• Production of materials for voter registration at public and community events, available to community groups
• Voter list maintenance and enhancement
• Distribution of voter registration material and collection of voter registration cards and in-person delivery to election officials
• Recruitment and coordination of volunteers
• Recruitment of election judges
• Get out the Vote (GOTV) Plan

Upcoming meetings
August 25, 2004
September 8, 2004
September 22, 2004
October 6, 2004
October 13, 2004
October 27, 2004

All meetings begin at 3:00 p.m. and are held at:
Ramsey Action Programs, Inc.
Third Floor Conference Room
450 N Syndicate Street, St. Paul

Contact Jo Ann Tessar for more information, 651-603-5906.



Voter Mobilization and Candidate Event

Hosted by Lao PTA in collaboration with the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, and the Minnesota Directors Forum, with assistance from the City of Minneapolis Elections Officials, the League of Women Voters Outreach, and the Juneteenth Freedom to Vote Project.

Events will include voter registration, demonstrations of an actual voter booth (mock election day voting), speakers on voter mobilization and an opportunity to meet with candidates running for office in House District 58 and other districts in Minneapolis and Hennepin County.

Saturday, August 14, 2004
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Lao PTA/Lao Cultural Center
2648 West Broadway N, Minneapolis
Lao Cultural Center is just east of Theodore Worth Parkway and west of Penn Avenue

RSVP to: Khao Insixiengmay 612-302-9048
For more info, visit: www.state.mn.us/ebranch/capm



Volunteer opportunity!
Joint Religious Legislative Coalition Canvassing Events
Volunteers are needed for JRLC's voter registration and Get-Out-The-Vote drive. Volunteers will receive a brief training and will then canvas in pairs throughout Ward 5 and Ward 6 in Minneapolis.

Saturday, August 21, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Zion Baptist Church
621 Elwood Avenue North, Minneapolis

Saturday, August 28, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
St. Stephen's Catholic Church
2211 Clinton Avenue South, Minneapolis

To volunteer, or for more information, contact Jody McCardle, 612-230-3233, or email jody@jrlc.org.


Volunteer opportunity!
West Side 100 will be registering voters at the La Placita Market on the West Side of St. Paul every Saturday through August 2004. Your help is needed from 12:00 to 2:00pm.

The misision of West Side 100 is to register all eligible voters on the West Side and get them out to vote on election day.

La Placita is a marketplace for food and produce vendors, artists and educators to engage the community.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact:

Va-Megn Thoj
651-293-1708
West Side Citizens Organization


Volunteer opportunity!
West Side 100 will be doing door-to-door voter registration beginning on August 10 and running until October. On these dates volunteers will target precincts in St. Paul's west side with the lowest voter turn-out. Their goal is to knock on every house and apartment, register and mobilize every eligible voter. To reach everybody, they need some volunteers with Spanish, Hmong, or Somali speaking abilities to register residents who may not speak English.

Volunteers are needed for the following dates:
Tuesdays: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sundays: Sept. 12 and 26, 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.

To sign up, or for more info, call Carlos Garcia-Velasco at 651-293-1708 or email info@wsco.org.



Dance and Drink to Democracy - and support MPP!

Before you fill up on cheese curds and pronto pups at the State Fair, join friends and neighbors this Saturday, August 28 at Lee’s Liquor Lounge in Minneapolis to dance and drink to democracy. Proceeds from the event will benefit organizations engaged in nonpartisan voter participation efforts here in Minnesota.

There will be music, dancing, November 2 paraphernalia, and lots of fun!
Artists performing include: The Front Porch Swingin’ Liquor Pigs, Paul Metsa, HanZsolo, and Safety Last – music starts at 9 p.m.!

Lee’s is located at 101 Glenwood in Minneapolis. Map to Dance and Drink to Democracy
.



Volunteer opportunity!
Rondo Days Festival
This year marks the 21st annual celebration of the Rondo Days Festival, which reunites the African American neighborhood that was divided by the construction of Interstate 94. Over 50,000 people are expected to attend. Food, games, carnival rides, vendors and information will be available. Volunteers are needed to work in teams to register voters, provide information, and encourage political participation.

Saturday, July 17, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Volunteer shifts: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. (includes parade and/or set up), 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., and 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (includes packing up)

Sunday July 18, 2004, Noon - 5:00 p.m.
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (includes packing up)

Dunning Recreation Center
1221 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul

To volunteer, contact Jessica Treat, 651-645-3207, or email lexham@lexham.org.
Shifts are flexible as needed. Further information is available at: www.rondodays.org.



Voter Registration Tactics Training
Thursday, July 8, 2004
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Ramsey Action Programs
450 N. Syndicate St. St Paul, 55104
This training is open to anyone interested!




Volunteer opportunity!
Voter Registration Drive
Sponsored by Jewish Community Action and The Oromo Community

Thursday, July 1, 2004
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cub Foods
Midway, St. Paul

Contact Carin Mrotz for further information or to sign up:
651-632-2184, or email carin@jewishcommunityaction.org.


Register Voters at PRIDE Festival

Volunteer with OutFront Minnesota at Twin Cities Pride! Feel like doing more for your community? Pride is the perfect chance to get involved with your statewide direct service and political advocacy organization, OutFront Minnesota. Shifts are available all weekend long, including the fun and exciting petition drive immediately before Sunday's parade.

Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27 2004

If you were unable to attend our Saturday, June 12th volunteer orientation meeting but still wish to volunteer at Pride, please e-mail our Volunteer Services Coordinator, Connie Kauppi, at volunteer@outfront.org or register online and we'll find a place for you. See you at Pride!



Rockin the River
Sponsored by Mobilizing America's Youth, Paddle for the Presidency, MN Youth Vote Coalition, Juneteenth, League of Women Voters, MN Campus Compact, MPIRG, MN Women's Political Caucus, National Voice, OutFront Minnesota, United Leaders, and Midwest Mountaineering.

Free food, live music, soccer tournament, and voter registration drive.

Friday, June 25, 2004
Boom Island Park, Minneapolis

For more information contact Rachel at 651-645-3207, or email rbartelson@mpirg.org.



Volunteer opportunity!
Skyline Family Carnival
This year marks the second annual celebration for families at Skyline Tower, a building housing over 880 residents in the Lexington-Hamline neighborhood. Many of the residents are East African refugees. There will be free food, games, fun and prizes for all. Everyone is welcome and families are encouraged to attend. Volunteers will work in teams to engage adults and youth in mock voting on issues, register voters, provide information, and encourage civic engagement.

Wednesday, June 23, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Skyline Tower
1247 St. Anthony, St. Paul

To volunteer, contact Jessica Treat, 651-645-3207, or email lexham@lexham.org.



Your Community and the Power of Voting: Voter Training
  • Learn more about election and voting procedures
  • Learn more about the importance of voting and how this election will affect your community
  • Obtain necessary voting and election materials to assist your community with voting
  • Gather ideas on how to organize a voter's education project

Monday, June 21, 2004
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Temple Israel
2324 Emerson Avenue South, Minneapolis
Contact Stacy Frelund at 612-333-6319 or email swalshire@hhh.umn.edu with questions.



Volunteer opportunity!

Juneteenth Celebration and Festival
The Juneteenth Freedom to Vote Project is the first effort by Juneteenth Twin Cities to act in a broader way to ground the Spirit of Juneteenth . This effort will establish a large working collaborative, which will focus on voter education, registration and getting out the vote. The Collaborative will first concentrate on people of African
descent and then on all other peoples of color who are generally underrepresented in the electoral process. We will also focus on finding ways to help citizens to register and vote who often have difficulties exercising their right to vote. Those include citizens who are blind, disabled, illiterate, infirm elders, felons who have had their rights restored, and who have English as a second language. The Juneteenth Celebration and Festival will feature music, entertainment, arts, a parade, food, and volunteer voter registration opportunities.

Saturday, June 19, 2004
Theodore Wirth Park
1339 Theodore Wirth Parkway
Minneapolis


A Spotlight on Voter Registration
Please join Jewish Community Action for an informative and interactive discussion on voter registration and get-out-the-vote (GOTV). Presenters will include: Marcia Avner, Public Policy Director, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and JCA Board member, and La Shella Sims, Juneteenth Freedom to Vote coalition and Minneapolis League of Women Voters Board member.

Monday, June 7, 2004 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Temple Israel (Jacobs Room) 2324 Emerson Avenue South, Minneapolis
Contact Carin Mrotz or Louisa Hext at JCA for more information or to reserve a seat: 651-632-2184.



Volunteer opportunity!

West Side 100 is seeking volunteers to help with voter registration at the Humboldt Senior High graduation all night party on June 3rd.
Please contact Va-Megn Thoj to volunteer: 651-293-1708.

(Last updated: January 9 , 2006)
Questions? Comments? Contact Josh Schenck Winters, josh@mncn.org

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