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• 21st Century Wisconsin Political Reform Chautauqua

  • Start
    7 Sep 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM (CDT)
  • End
    8 Sep 2019
  •  
    2:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Menomonie, WI

  21st Century Wisconsin Political Reform Chautauqua

  by Wisconsin United to Amend

  Date And Time

  Sat, Sep 7, 2019, 8:30 AM –

  Sun, Sep 8, 2019, 2:00 PM CDT

  
  

  Location

  Dunn County Historical Society

  1820 Wakanda Street Northeast

  Menomonie, WI 54751

  Description

  Wisconsin United to Amend is proud to host the first 21st Century Political Reform Chautauqua – and you are invited.

  This is a statewide event for folks who understand that our Republic is lost to the big money that controls our elections and a majority of our politicians.

  We The People have to Restore our Republic from this corrupt, big-money political system.

  On September 7th and 8th, 2019, we will hold the Chautauqua at the Dunn County Historical Society, in Menomonie Wisconsin. We hope this will be in the nature of the many Chautauquas around the nation in the 1800s and early 1900s - held to educate citizen about political conditions and actions needed – before the time of mass communications.

  We will have presentations by leaders of organizations that are currently involved in building the movement needed to create reforms necessary to Restore our Republic. But it won’t all be business – we will have good food, entertainment, and opportunities for you do network with Wisconsin’s busy reformers.

  Wisconsin is currently leading the nation in building the political reform movement. And we are determined to Restore our Republic from the dysfunctional political system that has stolen it. This is your chance to become part of history – much like Wisconsin is well known for its prowess for the Gilded Age reform movement lead by Fighting Bob Lafollette. Wisconsin can, nay must, lead the nation again.

  Will you become part of this historic event? We need you to both join us at the event, and then to become active reformers who will move Wisconsin, and the nation, to have politicians who once again represent We the People. See you there!

  Let’s Fix This!
  

  TICKETS Sales go to green TICKETS button, top right. Early Bird tickets $25 until Aug. 15th, then tickets are $30. All ticket sales end Sept 6th at noon. Remaining Tickets will be available at the event.
  

  STUDENTS with IDs are FREE, go to gren button TICKETS.

  ALERT! Do not buy ticket insurance that is offered. If there is a reason you cannot attend, please contact us at:wisconsin@unitedtoamend.org

  PARKING: free parking available at the venue.
  

  FOOD & BEVERAGES: served both days.
  

  PACKETS: Event agenda will be available one week prior to event. Ticket holders will receive an email with packet attached. Those buying tickets the day of the event, will receive handouts at the registration table.

  GOT A QUESTION? wisconsin@unitedtoamend.org
  

  
  

  DETAILS for Saturday

  
  

  Doors open: 8:30am - Registration and Check-In

  Main Event: 9:30am
  
  

  Speakers:

  George Penn on Movement Building

  Senator Dale Schultz

  Matt Rothschild of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
  
  

  LUNCH - 11:40am to 01:00pm
  
  

  Mike McCabe on Major Speaker/Inspirer

  Lena and Rich Eng on Unite America

  Sachin Chheda on Fair Redistricting

  George Penn on Big Money Out of Politics
  
  

  Music By Go Granny D!
  
  

  CLOSING REMARKS - 4:00pm
  
  

  POTLUCK DINNER & NETWORKING with Local Musicians - 06:00pm to 08:00pm

  
  

  
  

  DETAILS for Sunday

  
  

  8:30am – 9:45am Optional guided nature walk or bike around Lake Menomin

  Doors open: 9:00am
  

  10:00 – Welcome and agenda
  

  10:15 – Movement Building – more relevant information
  

  11:00 – Stretch break
  

  11:15 – Form regional group tables – explore options
  

  12:45 – Stretch break
  

  1:00 – League of Women Voters – WI Movement History
  

  2:00 – Let’s Go Home…..

  
  

  
  

  FEATURING:
  

  
  

  Matt Rothschild - Wisconsin Democracy Campaign - The need for a movement

  Sachin Chheda - Fair Maps - Redistricting

  Lena and Rich Eng - United America - The Fulcrum Strategy and RCV

  George Penn - United to Amend - Big Money Out and Movement Building

  
  

  Keynote speakers:

  
  

  Senator Dale Schultz

  Mike McCabe

  
  

  
  

  LODGING INFO:

  
  

  WANT TO SHARE A ROOM? CONTACT: Brad Geyer at 920-650-0052, geyerb@yahoo.com

  
  

  MOTELS:
  

  AmericInn - 1915 N Broadway St, Menomonie, WI 54751 - (715) 235-4800

  • 10 reserved rooms for Sept 6 & 7 (group name: “Chautauqua and Wi United to Amend”) available until Aug 6

  • $107 per night

  • • 2 Queen beds, Continental breakfast, Pool & hot tub
      

  
  

  Motel 6 - 2100 Stout St, Menomonie, WI 54751- (715) 235-6901

  • Pet Friendly

  • No reserved rooms

  • Typical rates are $61-68 per night

  • Get a 10% reduction for AAA & ARP
    

  
  

  Super 8 - 1622 N Broadway St, Menomonie, WI 54751 - (715) 235-8889

  • 10 reserved rooms for Sept 6 & 7 (group name: “Chautauqua and Wi United to Amend”) until Aug 6

  • $97.22 per night

  • • For 2 Queen beds, breakfast, pool, hot tub 
      

  
  

  Hampton Inn - 2017 Stout St, Menomonie, WI 54751 - (715) 231-3030

  • $134 per night

  • • Includes great breakfasts, salt treated swimming pool with handicapped access, fitness area
      
      

  
  

  OTHER MOTELS IN AREA:
  
  

  Quality Inn & Suites 715-233-1500

  Cobblestone Inn & Suites 715-233-0211
  
  

  
  

  CAMPING:
  

  Wakanda Park - 909 Pine Ave, Menomonie, WI 54751 - (715) 232-1664

  • Free campgrounds, no showers, but has restrooms

  • Arrive on Sept 6 – leave Sept 8

  • Please contact Lorene Vedder for info on where to setup

  • Lorene Vedder - cell (518) 312-2984 or (715) 232-9011 
    

  
  

  Ma's Irvington Campground - E4176 County Rd D, Menomonie, WI 54751 - (715) 235-2267 
  

  • All rates are per night

  • $20 for 1 tent

  • $32 for 2 tents

  • $5 for additional car

  • $30 for water and electric hook-up

  • Showers included

  • Kayak and canoe rentals or tube down the Red Cedar River

  • Miles of paved & unpaved bike & walking trails

  
  

  
  

  CARPOOLING HELP:
  

  Contact Brad Geyer at 920-650-0052, geyerb@yahoo.com

  
  

  
  

  FAQs

  
  

  How can I contact someone with questions about the event?

  Email: wisconsin@unitedtoamend.org
  

  
  

  Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

  It is not required, but it might make check-in easier.
  

  
  

  Can I update my registration information?

  Absolutely yes, especially if you transfer your ticket to someone else. 
  

  
  

  Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

  Yes!

  
  

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/21st-century-wisconsin-political-reform-chautauqua-tickets-62148252095?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
  

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• Draw the Lines Mapathon

  • When
    26 Sep 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Annville, PA

  Draw the Lines Mapathon at Lebanon Valley College

  by Draw the Lines PA

  Date And Time

  Thu, September 26, 2019

  6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT

  
  

  Location

  Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery

  Zimmerman Hall

  1 West Church Street

  Annville, PA 17003

  Description

  Democracy means voters choose their politicians. Sadly, current Pennsylvania law lets politicians choose their voters. Draw the Lines PA (DTL) aims to change that, to create fair congressional districts for all Pennsylvania voters.

  On September 26, DTL will be partnering with Lebanon Valley College to engage students and voters in Central PA in a night of civic engagement and citizen mapping. Redistricting and gerrymandering impact all Pennsylvanians, and DTL is your chance to take make your voice heard in how you want PA's congressional districts to be mapped.

  DTL offers the use of free digital mapping software, so that you can learn how congressional district maps are made and try your hand at creating your own. Maps can then be entered to win cash prizes and shared with our elected officials in Harrisburg so they know how Pennsylvanians want to be represented.

  We'll be dividing into teams, rolling up our sleeves, and encouraging participants to either draw a map or have a say in one that will be submitted to elected officials for their consideration. Bring your laptop!
  
  Senator Mike Folmer, an advocate for reforming the current process, will be in attendance. 
  

  Where: Zimmerman Hall, Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery, 1 West Church St., Annville, PA, 17003. Ample parking in the municipal parking lot off Church St.
  

  When: Thursday, September 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., but we have the lab until 10 p.m. so you can stay longer if you'd like.
  

  Sponsored by the Department of History, Politics & Global Studies at Lebanon Valley College

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/draw-the-lines-mapathon-at-lebanon-valley-college-tickets-46657000344?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
  

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• NCSL REDISTRICTING SEMINAR: COLUMBUS, OHIO

  • Start
    24 Oct 2019
  • End
    27 Oct 2019
  • Location
    Columbus, OH

  Columbus, Ohio, will host the second of NCSL's five Getting Ready to Redistrict: Seminars for Practitioners and Others.

  To find out more about the other cities and seminars, click here. If you are a legislator, legislative staffer, a commissioner, a commission staffer, an outside advocate or just an interested member of the public, these seminars are for you.

  In 2 1/2 days, NCSL will deliver knowledge and practical instruction that you can customize for your state and your role in the process. 

  Expect answers to:  

  • What’s the legal landscape for redistricting?
  • What technology is available for redistricting?
  • What data are useful to use for redistricting?
  • How do states balance various principles and priorities when they redistrict?
  • How do you involve the public in the process?

  http://www.ncsl.org/research/redistricting/ncsl-redistricting-seminar-columbus-oct-24-27-2019.aspx 
  

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• NCSL REDISTRICTING SEMINAR: LAS VEGAS

  • Start
    6 May 2020
  •  
    (PDT)
  • End
    10 May 2020
  •  
    (PDT)
  • Location
    Las Vegas, VA

  Las Vegas will host the third of NCSL's five Getting Ready to Redistrict: Seminars for Practitioners and Others.

  To find out more about the other cities and seminars, click here. If you are a legislator, legislative staffer, a commissioner, a commission staffer, an outside advocate or just an interested member of the public, these seminars are for you.

  In 2½ days, NCSL will deliver knowledge and practical instruction that you can customize for your state and your role in the process. Expect answers to:  

  • What’s the legal landscape for redistricting?
  • What technology is available for redistricting?
  • What data are useful to use for redistricting?
  • How do states balance various principles and priorities when they redistrict?
  • How do you involve the public in the process?

  http://www.ncsl.org/research/redistricting/ncsl-redistricting-seminar-las-vegas-may-6-10-2020.aspx
  

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• NCSL REDISTRICTING SEMINAR: PORTLAND, ORE

  • Start
    24 Sep 2020
  •  
    (PDT)
  • End
    27 Sep 2020
  •  
    (PDT)
  • Location
    Portland, Oregon

  Portland, Ore., will host the fourth of NCSL's five Getting Ready to Redistrict: Seminars for Practitioners and Others.

  To find out more about the other cities and seminars, click here. If you are a legislator, legislative staffer, a commissioner, a commission staffer, an outside advocate or just an interested member of the public, these seminars are for you.

  In 2½ days, NCSL will deliver knowledge and practical instruction that you can customize for your state and your role in the process. Expect answers to:  

  • What’s the legal landscape for redistricting?
  • What technology is available for redistricting?
  • What data are useful to use for redistricting?
  • How do states balance various principles and priorities when they redistrict?
  • How do you involve the public in the process?

  http://www.ncsl.org/research/redistricting/ncsl-redistricting-seminar-portland-ore-september-24-27-2020.aspx

  
  

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• NCSL REDISTRICTING SEMINAR: WASHINGTON, D.C.

  • When
    15 Jan 2021
  • Location
    Washington, DC

  Washington, D.C., will host the last of NCSL's five Getting Ready to Redistrict: Seminars for Practitioners and Others.

  To find out more about the other cities and seminars, click here. If you are a legislator, legislative staffer, a commissioner, a commission staffer, an outside advocate or just an interested member of the public, these seminars are for you.

  In 2½ days, NCSL will deliver knowledge and practical instruction that you can customize for your state and your role in the process. Expect answers to:  

  • What’s the legal landscape for redistricting?
  • What technology is available for redistricting?
  • What data are useful to use for redistricting?
  • How do states balance various principles and priorities when they redistrict?
  • How do you involve the public in the process?

  http://www.ncsl.org/research/redistricting/ncsl-redistricting-seminar-washington-dc-january-2021.aspx

  
  

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