IDEA Caucus August 25th - Join Us

Written by: Scott Alber on Aug 11, 2007 9:16 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Indiana Progressives

Join us at the Belterra Resort for the 127th Annual Democratic IDEA Convention.   Indiana Progressives will caucus from 10 to 11am on August 25th.  Click here to register.

At the caucus, which is open to everyone, we will dicuss our upcoming state meeting and organizing summit on Sept 15th, accept nominations for officers and board members and here from Dr. Rob Stone on about the organization he founded Hoosiers for a Common Sense Health Plan.

The conventions runs from August 23rd to the 26th.   Make reservations for hotel stay and special convention events  through the Indiana Democratic Party.

Elections to be held September 15th

Written by: Scott Alber on Aug 11, 2007 8:39 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Indiana Progressives

Indiana Progressives will be electing officers and board members on September 15th at our state meeting in Indianapolis.  This is every member's opportunity to help set the direction and focus of the organization for the next two years.  Click for details about state meeting and organizing summit.

Nominations will be accepted thru September 1st.   There can be up to 11 board members and 4 officers, chair, vice-chair, secretary and treasurer.  Nominations will be also accepted at the Indiana Progressives' Caucus August 25th at the IDEA convention in Belterra.  Click here for caucus details.

If you would like to be a candidate for any of these positions or nominate a candidate please contact the head of the nominating committee Amy Clifford amysbn@yahoo.com

Let Your Voice Be Heard on Indy Elections

Written by: Scott Alber on Jun 22, 2007 2:43 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Indiana Progressives

If you are interested having your voice heard about Indianapolis elections please read below and contact our member Laura Arnold who has been following this closely.

Laura's contact info:(317) 635-1701 office/home(317) 502-5123 cell Email: larnold@indy.rr.com ----------------------------------------------------------------

COUNCIL INVESTIGATIVE ELECTION COMMITTEE

We want to hear your ideas about elections in Indianapolis.

The following is a list of some of the things the committee

will be considering:

• How can elections be improved?

• Is your polling place at the best location?

• How can we increase voter turnout?

• How can we recruit more volunteers for Election Day?

• Should government workers have to work on Election Day?

• What is the role of the political parties on Election Day?

Meeting Dates

June 26, 2007

Broad Ripple High School

6:30—8:30 p.m.

June 28, 2007

Ben Davis High School

6:30—8:30 p.m.

July 10, 2007

Garfield Park Arts Center

6:30—8:30 p.m.

July 11, 2007

Warren Government

Center—501 Post Rd.

6:30—8:30 p.m.

For More Information contact:

City –County Council

200 East Washington Street

Room T241

Indianapolis, IN 46204

317-327-4242

Incredible Campaign Training in Bloomington

Written by: Scott Alber on Apr 24, 2007 10:02 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Indiana Progressives

DFA has put together an exciting comprehensive campaign training event for Indiana on May 12th and 13th.   Learn from successful pro's with years of experience how to run campaigns and build  grassroot political organizations.

To see the curriculum click here 

Please register for this event today and join us for an incredible weekend in Bloomington.  Early registration will also save you $10. Click here to register

DFA National Training Experts:  

Jennifer S. Coken, Executive Director, Main Street Colorado – Fundraising and Finance. Jennifer served as the Political Director for Congresswoman Diana DeGette leading her re-election campaign with an historic win of 73%. Before moving to the state of Colorado in 2004, Coken was a field associate with FieldWorks, coordinating 28 state house and senate canvass operations for the democratic caucuses in the state of Virginia.

Dorie Clark, Principal, Clark Strategic Communications – Media and Communications. Dorie is a media consultant with extensive campaign and nonprofit experience at the national, state, and local levels. Clark served as the New Hampshire Communications Director for Howard Dean's presidential campaign, developing and executing his media strategy in the state and managing relations with local and national press.

Tom Hughes, Executive Director, DFA – Electoral and Field Work. Tom has worked on most divisions of a modern campaign including: management, field, fundraising, communications, political outreach, scheduling and advance. Executive director of the Vermont Democratic Party in 1998, Tom helped elect a state house and senate that went on to pass historic Civil Unions legislation. In 2003-04, Tom directed the Dean for America field operation in New Hampshire.

Matt Blizek, Deputy Training Director, DFA. Matt originally became involved in politics through student and community organizing while a student at the University of Iowa. After graduating in 2003 he moved to Madison, WI and worked as a director for a fundraising canvas for the DNC and as a field organizer for MoveOn.org. Last fall he worked on the Jon Tester Senate campaign in Montana as part of Senator Russ Feingold's Patriot Corps program.

Join us in Bloomington May 12th & 13th

Written by: Scott Alber on Apr 24, 2007 9:56 AM EDT

DFA has put together an incredible comprehensive campaign training event for Indiana on May 12th and 13th.   Learn from successful pro's that have done it how to run campaigns and build successful political organizations.

To see the curriculum click here .   Democracy for Monroe County is the host. Click here for many more details about the event

Please register for this event today and join us for an incredible weekend in Bloomington.  Early registration will also save you $10. Click here to register

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$20 for Barry's 5000 Club

Written by: Scott Alber on Jun 29, 2006 4:21 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Indiana Progressives

Member,

Our friend, Barry Welsh, who is a true Progressive and a great candidate for congress in the 6th district needs our help.

Ultra right Mike Pence, the Republican incumbent, has 20 people that have contributed $5000 to his campaign.

As a counter move Barry is asking 5000 of his suppporters to contribute just $20 to his campaign to show that we have the power to beat the fat cats.

Please join me in contributing $20 to Barry's campaign at
www.actblue.com/page/20forbarry...

Thanks.

Scott

Take 20 Seconds to stop Bush from laughing

Written by: Scott Alber on Mar 30, 2006 2:26 PM EST

Linked to groups: Indiana Progressives

Dear Member,

Do you have 20 seconds to stop George Bush from laughing at us and continuning to ignore the law at his discretion?

If you are against his arrogance, his incompetence, and his war then take 20 seconds and call your senator and support the Feingold resolution on censure or visit this website and log your protest via it www.millionphonemarch.com/censur...

Calling is easy to do too. You call and say "I want to register my support for the Feingold Censure Resolution" and a person will politely ask your name and address and that's it! 20 seconds!!!

Senator Lugar's number is 202-224-4814 , Senator Bayh's office is 202-224-5623

Please pass this information along. The vote is tomorrow (Friday). Just imagina if all across the country Senator's phone's are ringing off the hook in favor of censure.

20 seconds could change everything!