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Nov 10 7:00 PM
The US and Afghanistan: History, War and Our Possible Future(s)

11 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.003

The US and Afghanistan: History, War and Our Possible Future(s)


We are fortunate to have a SPEAKER for the November meeting!


William (Bill) Davnie is a retired Foreign Service Officer. He has served Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan's northern neighbor, Tajikistan, where he followed Afghan affairs, and has visited Afghanistan professionally. He has also served in Iraq, in 2007 during the surge, and has published articles on both Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Going forward with our MEETUPS, we decided that we need to have some "self-education" time. There are so many issues to tackle and the best way will be to do some of our own homework and then come to the Meetups, ready to really discuss the issues!! The two most burning issues right now seem to be the war in Afghanistan and Domestic Intelligence.

With respect to the war in Afghanistan, we'd like to spend the next meeting discussing its history, the origins of contact between the US and Afghanistan, the present "state-of-the-war", what are US and international "interests" in this country, what "interests" they might have in us, and possible future resolutions/outcomes for present conflicts.

Ultimately, we'd like to address the question : If President Obama was in the room with us right now, what would we counsel him to do? This takes personal knowledge on our part regarding the intricacies of the subject!

So, please hit your local libraries and the Internet to discover what knowledge YOU can bring to the discussion next time!

We also agreed that we will all search for a knowledgeable speaker on Afghanistan to join us. I will contact the folks at the Humphrey Institute and John will talk with people from the Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers about a speaker. All other suggestions and speakers are welcome!


Again, the topics for the next three months are:

November Afghanistan

December Domestic Intelligence

January Recap of the past two issues. This will afford people the time to revisit and reevaluate these two very important issues! In addition, since I (Fawn) will have been in France for a while at that point, I will try to bring you some perspectives from that corner of the world.

We also thought that it would be nice to start a Meetup for St. Paul and the East Metro. The St. Paul for Obama Group is still on MyBO which is now the Organizing For America site. It can be used if someone is willing to organize it.

Again, we agreed to have the November Meetup in St. Paul at the Mai Village Restaurant
November 10th, 7PM.

They have private meeting accommodations that are free if the attendees plan to dine - so tell your friends!

Staying Fired Up!

Fawn

 Mai Village
St. Paul, MN, 55103

11 Yes
1 Maybe

Oct 13 7:00 PM
October Meetup > A Dinner Gathering

12 attended (est.) – 4.50 4.503

Dear Obama Meetup-ers!

At our next meeting, it will be almost one year since the exhilarating election of our Candidate to the Presidency of the United States!


So, let's take this moment to reflect on the campaign, to rediscover the energy we all had during that time, to reconnect with each other and to recommit to the principles and ideals that we helped to usher in 2008.

We have had a great many battles since then and NOW is probably the time to rejuvenate our purpose, redefine our goals for the coming year and to re-energize each other on this journey!

On that note, several members have asked that we have our next gathering at a re-staurant or coffee house where we can do just that. So, at our October meeting, we'll take the time to come together as a progressive family for change, to break bread, pass the wine so that we might re-emerge victorious

(BTW, if you can think of any other words that begin with "re" that could define where we are right now and where we want to go - please feel free to have at it!! lol !!)

Therefore, our October meeting will be a dinner gathering

~ at The Good Earth Restaurant, in the Galleria

~ at 7:00 pm

We thought this would be a great place to gather due to the wonderful food and the bountiful parking.

Please let us know if you can come so that we can make reservations!

Staying Fired Up!
Fawn, John and Michael

 Good Earth
Edina, MN, 55435

10 Yes
3 Maybe

Sep 8 7:00 PM
Important Health Care Discussion with Tom Lehman

6 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.001

Health Care Discussion with Tom Lehman

We are very fortunate that Tom Lehman will be able to come to talk with us on September 8th about Federal Health Care Reform as well as about the Insurance Reform Components of the federal plans pending in the Congress.

Tom says that, "given Minnesota's insurance reforms enacted in 1992 and continuing reforms enacted since then, we have a unique perspective on insurance reforms."

I look forward to seeing you all on the 8th so that we can all benefit from this wonderful opportunity to talk with someone who is so directly connected to the issues. (Please See Tom's bio, below.)

This is an amazing opportunity that you won't want to miss!!!

Yes We Can!!
Fawn


Tom Lehman's Bio

Tom Lehman is a lobbyist with nearly 30 years of experience working for and with state and federal officials. The Lehman Group, which he founded, represents a variety of corporate, association and local government clients on health care, tax, business and regulatory issues with elected and appointed officials in the State of Minnesota.


His professional experience includes:


· Working on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. for leading Members of Congress, including Congressman Dan Rostenkowski;

· Serving as the Washington, D.C. lobbyist for former Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich;

· Representing Minnesota’s largest health plan (BCBSM) in St. Paul and Washington, D.C. during the MinnesotaCare and HilaryCare reform debates of the 1990’s;

· Representing Minnesota’s 138 hospitals before the Legislature and state agencies; and,

· Most recently, he is the founder and owner of The Lehman Group, a government relations consulting firm that represents a variety of health, business and government clients.


Tom has been recognized by legislators and his peers as one of the leading lobbyists in Minnesota:


· The only lobbyist named to the “100 Most Influential Minnesotans in Health Care” by Minnesota Physician magazine.


· Cited as one of Minnesota’s “Top Lobbyists” by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine


· Recognized as a “Top Lobbyist” in a survey of legislators conducted by the Minneapolis Star and Tribune


Tom has been active in DFL campaigns since his first phone banking in 1976 for then DFL-endorsed congressional candidate Bruce Vento. He was a delegate to the 2006 and 2008 state DFL conventions.


For more information about Tom, go to www.thelehmangroup.com

 Lunds Community Room
Minneapolis, MN, 55408

6 Yes
2 Maybe

Aug 11 7:00 PM
Health Care Discussion, Part Two : Joining w/ the Mpls Suburban West t Meetup

14 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.001

Part Two of the fantastic presentation and discussion that we started at the July Meetup.

There will probably be a change in our planned format for the August Meetup. We were unable to get any of the speakers that we had planned. However, this may be a good thing. Because we are dedicated to having discussions on the latest issue, we will still have Part II on Health Care Reform.

We will have a Round Table Discussion on the lies that being promoted about Health Care, also

the Town Hall disruptions

and what we can do about it.

Sign up at About this Meetup Group

Tell your neighbors.

Be there August 11, 7:00 PM at Lund's Uptown on Lake Street.


HOPE to see you there!
Fawn

 Lunds Community Room
Minneapolis, MN, 55408

5 Yes
0 Maybe

Jul 14 7:00 PM
Health Care Discussion: Joining with the West Metro Group

25 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.003

Let’s Talk about Health Care
Join us! - July 14th

On the second Tuesday of July, the West Metro Group will hold an important public forum that will provide the opportunity to learn about the actual implications of different health care plans, and the meanings behind the terms “single-payer” and “universal healthcare”.

All people who attend will be able to be participants and express their concerns, share their knowledge, or ask further questions.

Included will be a presentation by our special guest Joel Clemmer, a former administrator for Macalester College, and health care reform advocate. He is the chief author of the Minnesota Health Plan. Joel will take questions and be a part of the open forum.

7PM, July 14th

The Community Room in Uptown Lunds.
1450 W Lake St.

Come early for better parking and seating.

This event is free and brought to you by The Ideas Coalition We are a grass-roots group dedicated to discussing the issues, creating thinktank environments for the people who are really affected by policies and the decisions of politicians. We were supporters and grass-roots campaigners for Barack Obama and now seek to keep alive the motivation for change and government accountability that had been fostered in the campaign. We do not seek to endorse or promote individual candidates and we do not serve as an advocacy group for Obama.

 The Community Room in Uptown Lunds
Minneapolis, MN, 55408

7 Yes
1 Maybe

Jan 20 7:00 PM
FIVE Inaugural Events for the Twin Cities Area !!!

5 attended (est.) – No rating yet

EVENT # 1 : Live Event Watching, at the Rivierview Theatre [/b]


Location: Riverview Theatre, 38th St at 42nd Ave S
Time: Inauguration event starts at 9:30am Minneapolis time
Cost: Free (donations accepted)
Open to: Everyone

PLEASE NOTE: Final details for this screening:

The Riverview Theatre will be sponsoring a viewing of the PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION on Tuesday, January 20 on their big screen.

Doors will open at 9:30am and the actual ceremonies will begin at 10:30am and last until approximately noon.

Several service groups seeking volunteers will have information and representatives in the lobby. There will be no admission charge. http://www.riverviewtheater.com/


EVENT # 2 : Main Street Inaugural Ball, at The Hopkins Center for the Arts

Ordinary People Celebrating an Extraordinary Event: The Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America

Begins: 7 PM Ends: 10 PM
Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts (Hopkins, MN)
1111 Mainstreet. Hopkins, MN 55343
Free parking in beautiful downtown Hopkins!
Directions: Hopkins Center for the Arts is located west of U.S. Hwy 169 and north of Excelsior Blvd. Parking is available for 3.5 hours in the Municipal lot just south of Mainstreet - enter via 10th or 11th avenues. 3 Handicap parking spots are available just next to the venue - enter from the alley on 11th Avenue just north of Mainstreet.
Sponsor: DFL Constituent Caucuses
Host: Nancy Gertner
Contact Phone: 952 929 2886

Refreshments!
Cash Barl!
Music and dancing! Highlights of the Inaugural day on the big screen! And a few talks by select people!

Formal wear encouraged but not required. We also invite the wearing of military uniforms, ethnic attire, or your working uniform. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to a local foodshelf.

Sign up BEFORE DEC 31st to qualify for an early bird discount available before January 2009.
Please make checks payable to 'Main Street Ball'
And mail to Veterans Caucus treasurer:

Cheryl Poling
18980 Pheasant Circle,
Eden Prairie, MN, 55346

and write 'Inaugural Gala' on the bottom corner of the envelope.
A discount price of $15 per ticket is available for checks postmarked by 31 December 2008.
Tickets purchased in January 2009 are $20 / person.

Children under 10 accompanied by parent or guardian are free. We trust that parents will purchase tickets for their children if they have adult-sized appetites.

We are keeping ticket prices low to keep the event affordable to as many people as possible.
You are invited to make an additional contribution of $5, 10, 15, 20 or what you can afford if you would like to sponsor a student, or refreshments, decorations, or musicians.

If you make an additional contribution, your name will be listed as a donor at the event unless you specify you'd like to be anonymous.

Please indicate in your ticket order if you have any DFL unit affiliation like a Congressional District (CD), Senate District (SD), or County, or Constituent Caucus, in addition to the Obama for President Minneapolis Group Meetup.
Thank you for your interest in attending the Main Street Inaugural Ball, and please spread the word to your neighbors, friends and family.


EVENT # 3 : The Inaugural Inauguration Night, at Lee's Liquor Lounge

When: January 20 : 7 p.m.

Where: Lee's Liquor Lounge
Neighborhood: Downtown
101 Glenwood Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Price: Free
Age: 21+
Event Phone Number: 612-338-9491

The Inaugural Inauguration Night at Lee's will feature television broadcasting the Obama inauguration, "Good Ole American Country Music" podcast and live music by Gumption Trap.


EVENT # 4 : Kids Inauguration Party, at Borders in St. Paul

PLEASE NOTE EARLIER DATE - Saturday, Jan 17. (2009) 2:00p

Celebrate America, democracy, and new beginnings at Borders with a very special Inauguration Party for kids!


EVENT # 5 : Nickelodeon covering Obama Inauguration

Nickelodeon covering Obama inauguration, first time it has done inauguration coverage

NEW YORK (AP) Nickelodeon TV, the children's' network, is getting ready to cover its first presidential inauguration. Young reporters...

(For more information click on : http://twincities.metromix.com/home/article/nickelodeon-covering-obama-inauguration/842153/content)
No location was chosen for this Meetup

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Dec 08 13 2008 2:00 PM
Minneapolis Uptown House (Bar Abilene) Party will be on Sat. from 2:00 to 4:00

3 attended (est.) – No rating yet

Hello All,

Carl Holmquist is organizing a Minneapolis Uptown House Party event to help continue our move toward Change.
Let's join him to Be the Change We Want to See!

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The Minneapolis Uptown House (Bar Abilene) party will be on Saturday between 2:00 and 4:00 pm. Below are the details.

Letter from Carl:

Everyone,

Hope that everyone is well and rested after this election season. Currently planning the first meeting to support our President Elect Barack Obama for the CHANGE that is coming in Washington and the CHANGE that we can affect here local through community involvement, events, and activism. This is in response the the David Plouffe email that is attached below to start organizing locally.

Event Name: Obama 1st Minneapolis Change Is Coming Get Together in Uptown

Description: Plan to meet to discuss upcoming activities to support President Elect Barack Obama in Washington and be involved in our local community. Also to plan a local event in Minneapolis to watch the Barack Obama inauguration.

Time: This Saturday, December 13th from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Host: Carl Holmquist

Contact Phone: 612-790-9146

Location: Bar Abilene - Uptown (Minneapolis, MN)
1300 Lagoon
Minneapolis, MN 55408

Directions: Next to Lagoon Theater in Uptown right off of Hennepin & Lagoon.


Please sign up or just plan on attending:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gsxbfr

Please be a part of helping our President Elect make the CHANGE that our country so badly needs.
we are looking for in our world. If you want to help me organize this meeting please reply to this email.

Peace,

Carl Holmquist
Volunteer Organizer Minnesotans for Barack Obama
http://minnesota.barackobama.com/
612-790-9146

 Bar Abilene
Minneapolis, MN, 55408

3 Yes
2 Maybe

Nov 08 3 2008 1:30 PM
GOTV and then ... PARTY !!!

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Dear Fellow Obama Campaigners,

It's been an amazing ride - and we did it together! Tomorrow will change the world! But, it's not time to stop our efforts!!

I just got this message from the Keith Ellison Campaign offices. It reminds us that we have to keep working even in these last few hours! Then, tomorrow we can celebrate like it's the dawn of a new day! In fact, WE will have created this brand new day by being the change we want to see!!

So go GOTV and then ... Party!

Larry Weiss wrote:

"We are on the verge of an amazing victory – but we need every possible volunteer to make it happen. If you have not yet volunteered to Get Out The Vote on Election Day, please sign up now! You are the change you’ve been waiting for - so make it happen!

And Tuesday, after the polls close, join Keith at Trocaderos Nightclub, 107 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis, to watch the returns and party with 5th Congressional District campaigns.

If you are planning to go over to St. Paul for the big statewide DFL party, stop by Trocaderos on the way. If you don’t want to go any further than Minneapolis, Trocaderos is your spot. Either way, please join us.

Larry Weiss
Campaign Manager"


See you there!

All Fired Up!!!
Fawn Wilderson-Legros
No location was chosen for this Meetup

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Oct 08 25 2008 10:00 AM
Minnesota Election Day Designated Challenger Training

3 attended (est.) – 4.00 4.001

A critical part of our victory plan is our Voter Protection Program, which is designed to ensure fairness on Election Day. The campaign is currently seeking volunteers to serve as Designated Challengers inside polling locations throughout Minnesota on Election Day. These Challengers will work to advocate for the voting process, address problems that arise in polling places, and clarify voting rules if necessary.

We're joining with the Official Obama Campaign, who will lead this important Election Day Designated Challenger Training!

Fired Up!!!


see also http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/mnchallenger

 University of Minnesota Law School, Mondale Hall
Minneapolis, MN, 55455

4 Yes
0 Maybe

Aug 08 29 2008 6:00 PM
Meetup with 'Team Obama' at the Obama Campaign Headquarters, in Minneapolis !!

5 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.001

Hello Everyone !

Well, we’ve been doing a lot of good work lately by partnering with other grassroots organizations and these effort have gone a long way toward helping to get Barack Obama elected in November!

Now, it’s time for us to regroup and come together again as the ‘Obama for President Minneapolis Group’!!!

For this reason, I’ve secured a meeting for us at the Obama Campaign’s Official Minnesota Headquarters on August 29th at 6:00pm! We HOPE you’ll be there!

At this meeting we will be fortunate enough to have Mehdi Alhassani, the Regional Field Director for the 5th Congressional District, dialogue with us about a number of issues. For starters, he will give us:

1) Details from the Democratic National Convention in Denver;
2) A general Update on events and activities to date;
3) Info on ‘Camp Obama’, to be held Monday, September 1st;
4) Details regarding plans for the RNC Convention;
5) An inside look at ‘Team Obama’ in Minnesota and
6) So much more!

Again, this will be a great opportunity to meet the folks at Team Obama AND to reconnect with everyone in the ‘Obama for President Minneapolis Group’!!! We HOPE you all will come out for this important – and fun – meeting! Please tell your friends, family, neighbours and co-workers that they are more than welcome to join us! See you there!

Fired up!
Fawn

 Obama Campaign Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN, 55414

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