Hello Everyone,

Last week was a very eventful week! We had two great, back-to-back events—one with Russ Feingold and one with Judge Joe Donald and Judge JoAnn Kloppenburg.

Both these events had awesome turnouts, and I had a great time meeting the folks attending.

For those two events, last week alone, I made about 850 phone calls. It definitely made an impact for the Russ Feingold event, since we had about 120 people attending, and also for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court Open House, since we had over 50 people attend.

You can view photos from these two events—and future events—on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by clicking on the icon links in the right column.

And join the Washington County Dem “Twitter Feed” at:

https://twitter.com/WashCoDemsWi

And join the Washington County Dem’s “Instagram” account at:

https://www.instagram.com/washingtondems/

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, contact me at autumnlinsmeier@gmail.com or 920-973-5521

I look forward to meeting you all soon!

Autum Linsmeier

Wisconsin Labor History Society “Essay Contest”

All Wisconsin high school students (grades 9 through 12) are able to participate in this essay contest.

Participants are asked to write an essay that is approximately 750 words in length on the following theme: Unions have been important to my family and my community because….

Up to eight cash prizes will be awarded for the best ones. For more information, check out the “Wisconsin Labor History Society” website at:

http://www.wisconsinlaborhistory.org/contests/essay-contest-for-wisconsin-high-school-students

The Office Needs More Tables

We could use some additional tables at the Wash Dem Office at 132 North Main Street in West Bend.

If you have a six-foot rectangular table to donate, please drop it off at the office during the regular office hours shown in the column to the right.

Thank you.

Upcoming Legislation to Watch

In the coming weeks, the Wisconsin State Legislature will be voting on a variety of bills that are concerning.

One of those bills would allow guns on school grounds and in classrooms. As Representative David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) notes in the article attached below: “It’s not OK for everyone to have guns in an environment where children and families are at.”

To read more about this legislation, click on this link to the newspaper article:

http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/gop-bill-would-allow-guns-on-school-grounds-classroom-buildings-b99651260z1-365186111.html

The February 16th Primary and the April 5th General Election are coming up fast!

Do you know what you will be voting on in February and April? If not, be sure to check out this website:

https://myvote.wi.gov/Voter/Votersearchscreen.aspx

On this website, you will be able to type in your first name and last name, along with your date of birth. The site will then tell you what is on your ballot and where your voting location is.

If you have questions regarding the upcoming elections, please contact our Field Organizer, Autumn Linsmeier at autumnlinsmeier@gmail.com or 920-973-5521.

The 2016 State Convention of the Wisconsin Democratic Party will take place on June 3rd and 4th at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center located at 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin.

To reserve your hotel room, contact the Radisson at 920-494-7300 or 800-333-3333. Mention the “Democratic Party of Wisconsin” room block to receive their special rate of $99 per night.

Go to their website at www.radisson.com/green-bay-hotel-wi-54313/greenbay for driving directions.

Hello everyone,

Last week was my first full week in West Bend and it was very eventful!

My main focus last week, as well as this week, has been making phone calls. Last week alone, I made about 1000 phone calls! It has been great being able to talk with new folks and to invite them to our events that are coming up this week. People have been very enthusiastic about the open houses and forums that we have coming up this week and in the coming weeks.

Along with that, I have been doing some planning for a College Democrats “Round Table Discussion” in Washington County because it would be great to get more young people involved. So, watch for an email in the coming weeks for that.

As always, if  you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at autumnlinsmeier@gmail.com or 920-973-5521.

I look forward to meeting you all soon!

—-Autumn Linsmeier

The following events will take place at the Washington County Democratic Party Office at 132 North Main Street in West Bend.

Tuesday, January 12th, starting at 5:30 PM:

United States Senate candidate, RUSS FEINGOLD will be here for a “Meet and Greet.”

Wednesday, January 13th, 7:00 to 8:30 PM:

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates, Justice JoAnne Kloppenburg and Justice Joe Donald, will be here for a “Meet and Greet.”

Wednesday, January 20th, 7:00 to 8:30 PM:

January Meeting of the Washington County Democratic Party

Tuesday, January 26th, 7:00 to 8:30 PM:

Community Forum on Alternative Energy, featuring Paul Thomas.