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| 12/1 | 12/8 September 22, 2005Attendance: Peter, Kerstin, Megan, Joel, Alicia, Maren, Matt, Lily, Peter, Andy, Ben, Matt, and some other people (sorry we didn't write this down) Discussed: ~The Student Activities Fair is this
Saturday from 10:30 to 12:30 so please come and help. ~The democrats
district office in Mankato needs volunteers preferably on Wedsnesday
nights... this would look good on a resumé. Peter and Megan September 29, 2005People who were there: Mr. Allan Johnson, Kerstin Hodne, Elizabeth Braun, Joel Wenzel, Andrew Bowles, Eric Nelson, Matt Pollari, Peter Grafstrom, Megan Torfin, Peter Dahlberg, Siddarth Selvaraj, Raj(Eventually) I. Pre-Meeting -Decorating the new Dems closet? -Pollari volunteered, but when confronted on it, nominated Allan….who won't do it II. Olas Presents: Latin Trivia Night! -Tomorrow at the Dive, will Dems co-sponsor by throwing in some money for prizes? -2 $15 Gift Certificates? III. Megan Breaks Pete's Computer - Smooth, real smooth IV. Back to the Latin Trivia Night - Discussion on whether to co-sponsor or not -Main point on if we can afford it - Official Vote: We decide to go in for 1 $20 gift certificate V. Camp Wellstone -What is it? A training thing for grass-root campaigning, this time mostly focused on campaigning on campus - Where is it? I think I heard University of Mankato, Oct. 7th 3pm-9pm and Oct. 8th 9am-pm - Free For Students….maybe -Passed around a sheet to find out who's interested, of those who attended: Kerstin, Peter G, Megan VI. Tim Walls (Man I hope I spelled that right) -He wants volunteers- More info on that to come….just not from me -He also wants to speak on campus, now we just need to figure out where and when VII. Co-President Peter Grafstrom flips the group in attendance the bird, claims to be reenacting Bush's drive through St. Peter this summer VIII. "What were we talking about?" -Eric Nelson -Oh yeah, Walls -Decided he should come to a GAC Dems meeting IX. Diversity Dinner -4:30 On Sunday, the Dems will be represented. All still invited I'm sure… -Peter G's posse: Peter, Kerstin, Eric, Megan, Joel X. Pizza and Politics -I don't believe I've ever attended a meeting where P&P wasn't on the agenda -October 5th, 6 p.m. in SSC 107 - "Crappiest Building on campus"- Peter Dahlberg -Peter G. disagrees -Official Vote: In a ten to one vote, SSC is indeed the crappiest building on campus -Official Vote: Voted that Godfather's will be the pizza there -Originally pitched topic: Hurricane Katrina -Not to be confused with our former Co-President -Joel brought up the point of it being too broad -Official Vote: Hurricane Katrina is not going to be the subject -Official Vote: Supreme Court will be -GAC Dems (and others hopefully) Present Pizza and Politics: "The Supreme Court- Roberts and the New Guy Too" -Siddarth and Elizabeth volunteered to head up the promotion of it XI. Random Stuff -Megan is now on Facebook -Speaking of Facebook, the "Allan is Cool Club" is seeking members -Lilly, if you're reading this, we'd like to know if the donkey costume is ready to go perhaps for the…. - Family Weekend Parade - Raj showed up somewhere during this period XII. Joel Wenzel Vs Apathy -Bottom Line: We need a fall project -GAC Dems TV show featuring real debates? -A Liberal Paper? -Speakers? -Many others got thrown around, and we expect to talk about this more next week, so if you've got ideas, BRING 'EM! XIII. Post-meeting -Making Posters (for……something) -I didn't attend…I'm busy damnit -And that's a wrap Parliamentarian's Note: I'd really like to push for a meeting of the executive officers (as it would bore the non-execs to tears and they can't vote according to the constitution) to go through the GAC Dems Constitution and vote on various topics. Because although we have voted on a lot of things, the constitution really hasn't actually changed all that much. Also, if you are willing to provide the powder wig and gavel, I am available for Birthday Parties. Thank You and Goodnight! Allan Johnson Parliamentary Secretarian …er, Secretary Parliamentarian October 6, 2005"Pizza and Politics Rules the Night" People who were there: Mr. Allan Johnson, Kerstin Hodne, Joel Wenzel, Eric Nelson, Matt Pollari, Peter Grafstrom, Megan Torfin, Siddarth Selvaraj, Raj, Isaac Weeks, Lillie Hollingsworth, Maren Anderson I. Pre-Meeting: Megan's Hair -Is not natural in color -Getting one's hair cut in Mankato is apparently a bad idea II. Homecoming Parade Saturday -10:30am, line up at 10, there will be an email about all the facts, seeing as we didn't have them come meeting time -Lillie's donkey suit: Who will wear it? -Lillie is working Sat. morning, cannot wear it -All signs seem to point towards our lovely co-president, Megan Torfin -Lillie will be hooking Pete up with the suit -We have a convertible -Secretary Note: That is totally bitchin' -Who can we get to come? -John Hottinger? Ruth Johnson? Tim Walz? -John H. is a "Dick" according to Pete -Apparently Pete likes to say "dick" a lot, and found it an opportune moment -We might just be the most organized Dems group this year III. Lots of People Come in Late…..Lots -I'd name them out, but that would be mean, either way, it about doubled our size IV. Pizza and Politics -The next one - Last one went well - Topic for debate: Media and Politics? - Campus Republicans were apparently not happy with not being involved in last P&P -We'll get them this time -Possible date: Nov. 2nd V. Trailed Off Subject - "Call Bush and tell him to invade Iran!" -Megan -I can only assume this was so we'd have a good, well-timed issue to deal with in our P&P meeting (as by this time, Media and Politics had been thrown out the window, run over, dragged back in again, and then shot). VI. Pizza and Politics Again -6-7pm as per usual -Oh but wait, there's a speaker Nov. 2nd, we need to reschedule VII. Introductions - We all went around and talked about ourselves….not generally something for the middle of the meeting, but hey, we're progressive! VIII. Pizza and Politics (again) -Oct. 19th is now the date
-So for the record, October 19th at 6pm, there's a Pizza and Politics
-We then shifted into talking about SHIFT -Don't ask me how, I was too
busy writing furiously to keep up IX. Eric Talks -Jeff Rosoff (sp?)
[Yes Eric, I know you spelled it for me, but if I screwed up….it's not
my fault, yeah] X. Pizza and Politics……AGAIN -Who's promoting it this time? -Siddarth and Lillie -Who's paying this time? -Raj and his magical Gustavus card -SSC 107 will be the place -So, October 19th in SSC 107, at 6pm -We then discussed the topic of P&P this time -Somehow led into… XI. Camp Wellstone -Apparently NOT welcome to non-Mankato (the college) people -Should we shell out lots of money for one of our own? XII. Getting Tim Walz -To stand outside the caf? -"He's a veteran, he can do what he wants" XIII. PIZZA AND FREAKING POLITICS -Topic: Environment and Politics,
aka: "What's that crap in my lake?" Parliamentarian's Note: I think the jobs of Parliamentarian and Secretary go together very well. Because think about it, what is a secretary except for someone who writes down the minutes? And what's a Parliamentarian except for… Come to think of it, the job of Parliamentarian is totally meaningless in our group seeing as we don't follow parliamentary procedure. Knowing the group's constitution is something I added so that I could pretend to some amount of power. However, seeing as how nobody else knows jack about our constitution, I'm theoretically the most powerful person in the group right now. Do you really want that? If not, then read the constitution, it's at the website….I'm too lazy to get the link. Thank You and Goodnight! P.S. -Allan Johnson P.S. Did you notice that my title, when abbreviated, says "PS"? And if I condense it further, it says "PSA". There's so many interesting undertones and meanings to it that any English Major could surely write a three page paper on it. October 13, 2005"Heat Wave" People who were there: Mr. Allan Johnson, Kerstin Hodne, Joel Wenzel, Eric Nelson, Matt Pollari, Peter Grafstrom, Megs Torfin, Siddarth Selvaraj, Maren Anderson I. What the Hell? -Where is everyone? I'm seeing the same faces week in and week out, and there's hardly anyone new showing up -Seriously, the minutes are funnier live II. Peter Dahlberg -Grafstrom is lookin' for you! III. New Republican Liaison -Official Vote: Maren Anderson IV. CDMs Mail Peter Grafstrom with a Greeeeeeaaaaaaat Idea - On Campus Celebrity Poker -Who's the Celebrities? GEORGE BUSH AND DICK CHENY! -What are they doing in Celebrity Poker? GAMBLING AWAY OUR FUTURE! -Official Vote: Peter deletes the email V. Senate District 23 Halloween Party - October 30th from 4-8pm at the Eagles Club in Mankato - $10 VI. Tim Walz (He sure has been a popular name in the meetings lately) - He wants extra cameras -Nobody knows why -I think he's crazy VII. Pizza and Politics (It wouldn't be a meeting without P&P) - We've reserved SSC 107, the time is on the old minutes, and there'll be posters and stuff - As far as we know, Lilly will be paying using Raj's magic card - The Greens are in on it with us - Maren knows her environmental stuff -Pulled out a large pile of papers about environmental stuff, which is sort of contradictory to caring about the environment, seeing as all the stuff was printed on trees that aren't alive any more VIII. Wal Mart Movie -Apparently lots of people got an email about it -I didn't -And no, it doesn't mean I want one IX. Panel Discussion - Tuesday in the Heritage room at 8:30pm - It's apparently about stuff like the UN, World Hunger, World Health - But don't worry, although they'll be talking about hunger, there will be free food -The Greens need a Co-President to help shoulder some of the work…..oh, and the notoriety X. Wal Mart Movie Revisited -We can get it, so we can screen it if there's an interest -Perhaps a "Pizza, Politics, and a Picture"? XI. Big Box Thing - 8:30 in the Gustie Den on the 13th, yeah, so right after the meeting, so this isn't really useful in the minutes XII. Group Questions our Leadership -Peter defends, growls, gets snippy -Siddarth laughs, as do I XIII. Dems to Coup a Religious Group? -Seems like a fun and crazy idea, I forgot which group XIV. Camp Wellstone - We can get the mega-$$$ from groups -Poli Sci, Comm Dept,Peace Studies, Div Center -It's to learn grassroots stuff -Is there a limit to how many people can be in it? -Should we open it to the St. Peter Community? -RSVPing? -We'll have Gusties get first dibs -March-ish? XV. Guest Speaker:Leah Solo from the MN Democrats in our area -This year she's plugging Tim Walz -Specifically, "Camp Walz Corps" -Tuesday October 18th at 6:30, at the Ostrander Auditorium MSU, Mankato -Snacks will be provided -RSVP to info@timwalz.org or call 507-351-0961 -Peter is quite on board, and will be going, yells at others to do so as well -Voluenteers needed at the Dems' office in Mankato -Internship-like roles -Data entry, working with people, coordinating -Leah donated Walz T-Shirts for when we table -She asks how college Dems are doing -I almost yell out "BETTER THAN COLLEGE REPUBLICANS!" then laugh like a jackass, but decide against it -For an off year, I'd say we're doing alright -She hooked us up with contacts to other Dems groups -As Pete writes them down…. XVI. Joel Leaves to do his Laundry -As a note, I saw Joel not doing his laundry after the Dems meeting, he then ran to his dorm, again to do said laundry. I'm on to you Joel -Meanwhile, as contacts were still getting written down… XVII. Side Convo -Siddarth says the Diversity Center (I think) is trying to get Barack Obama -I'm guessing to speak XVIII. Meeting Quickly Breaks Up -Nobody wanted to miss the potential verbal boxing match -Prepare vs Q&A! -I shouldn't say this, but I really wanted to see more yelling at the discussion, I like when things break down and people get pissed off -And that's a wrap Parliamentarian's Note: You all do know that I'm gonna drop my position as secretary at the mid-term elections to focus on my Parliamentarian job, right? Thank You, October 20, 2005"New Megan Vs Old Megan" People who were there: Mr. Allan Johnson, Kerstin Hodne, Joel Wenzel, Matt Pollari, Peter Grafstrom, Indiscriminant Scribble (Megan Torfin), Megan J Buckingham I. Pre-Meeting (which started late) -Polari brings his dinner to the meeting. II. Canvasing for Tim Walz - Next Saturday, 10-noon - We need a training session for door knocking III. Megan B's Agenda Proposal -Pizza and Politics during homeless week -Pete says he and Maren have been discussing it for weeks -Who knows what else those two have been planning IV. Joel Hates Jesus - He made me write it, seriously - Megan B wanted to note that she indeed does NOT hate Jesus -However, she hates that damned Jesus Mustang V. Pizza and Politics for Homeless Week - College Republicans and ASAP want to co-sponser VI. Bashing Iowa -It's easy and fun - Megan B defends Iowa whole-heartedly VII. Megan T Steers us Back on Course - Add school
referendum to door knocking? VIII. Megan B Says She Can Kick my Ass -Are we
to see a Secretary Vs Former Secretary brawl? IX. More Election stuff - More on it next week X. COME TO THE NEXT MEETING FOLKS! XI. Meeting peters out….get it? It's a pun Parliamentarian's Note: It's becoming more and more evident that people are misunderstanding my minutes. Many at the meetings find themselves more aware of the secretary and his notebook. This is because I often take note of funny things people say. I am not doing this to spite said people, but I am simply trying to help convey how much fun we really have at these meetings and that we're fairly low-key group of people. And for those of you who don't come to the meetings, truly you are missing out, we have lots of fun and make lots of jokes as well as plan cool things to help awareness for varied issues. Gustie Dems rock, try them and see for yourself why nine out of ten Parliamentarians agree. Thank You, October 27, 2005"Man, I was so Totally Zoning" People who were there: Mr. Allan Johnson, Kerstin Hodne, Joel Wenzel, Matt Pollari, Peter Grafstrom, Megan Torfin, Brandon Boat, Kacy Wothe, Christina Gripentrog, Siddarth Selvaraj, Raj I. Pre-Meeting -Cookies were there, as promised, so those of you who weren't there missed out - There were some new faces, which is totally rockin' II. Introductions - Peter likes when his women crack the whip - Christina insists she's been to other meetings -Which is a lie because I had perfect attendance last year and I don't remember her III. Wal-Mart Stuff - We will be door-knocking Saturday about that petition to stop a "big-box" company from moving into St. Peter. But we need help, because by we I mean like three people who attended the meeting - Meet at 10am in the campus center -There will be a 15 minute training center at 10 -There will be a script ready for door-knockers -Should end around noon IV. Joel/Pollari Cause Trouble - Joel busted into the meeting late, rather akin to Kramer on Seinfeld -For doing so, he is forced to introduce himself to the group -Cristina Vs Pollari -They go at it about something, I was sorta zoning -She's feisty, but he's Pollari, so I don't know who has the advantage -"Chill the fart out!" -Peter V. Pizza, Politics, and a Picture - Maybe we just do a Picture? -We've been doing a lot of P&P's, but we don't have a zillion dollar budget for it, so we liberals need to conserve our spending a bit -This sounds like a reasonable idea -November 15th, 7pm, Heritage Room -Sid will book it VI. St. Peter Election -Terry Morrow says there will be an important election this November -Most notably we should pay attention to the School Referendum (which we are for) -What can we do? -Pollari points out that we lack $ching$ -Everyone yells at him for thinking -Tabling perhaps? -Pollari again clears his throat, noting that we'll need information on why we support the referendum -Thank goodness we've got someone thinking ahead in the group -"Vote for St. Peter Schools!" -We'll need to do same-day voter registration (November 8th for those of you who are wondering) -Don't worry, we'll figure it out -We'll try to get Terry Morrow to talk about this as the door-knocking workshop on Saturday VII. Camp Wellstone - We need money for it, as it's expensive -I think we've contacted the Communications Department, CVR, and the Diversity Center -Who'll contact the others? (everyone else) -Peter says he doesn't care as long as he's not contacting everyone -Peter has a list of who's contacting who -I didn't, as I kept zoning out -We'll need a total of $3,500 -Maren, talk to Landon about getting the Republicans to help -"Have we even talked to Camp Welstone?"- Kerstin -"It's on the list of things to do." -Peter -This response leads to…. VIII. Impeaching the President (of the Dems, not the "real" one)? - Since it came up, I thought I'd put in what the Dem's Constitution says on it -Article 6: Removal A: Cause for removal: Cause for removal shall be defined as malfeasance or nonfeasance of duties assigned by the Executive Board or delineated within this document, or as ineligibility for Executive Board membership pursuant to Article 2. Cause for removal shall also include grounds found by 3/4 members of the Executive Board to constitute good and sufficient cause. B: Process for removal: To begin the process for removal, another member of the Executive Board must charge the officer with the reasons for his or her removal publicly at a meeting of the Executive Board. The officer in question must be offered an opportunity to defend himself or herself at that meeting. After a period of two weeks the issue shall be put to a vote. Three-fourths members of the Executive Board must vote for removal for an officer to be removed. IX. Camp Wellstone, again - What will be our issue
(since apparently we need one) X. That School Referendum Thing -We'll table for
it the 7th and 8th Parliamentarian's Note: I know this is a total abuse of my power, but I'm going to do it anyway. The Bookmark has a ton of books that range in political messages. We've got an anti-Wal-Mart book in the business section, we've got nature books galore for you tree-hugging hippies, and for those of you who like fun and politics mixed, we've got an assload of that sort of stuff. Most notably we've gotten Al Franken's new book The Truth (With Jokes) in, and we've got lots of copies. I highly recommend it, as I've been reading it and it's damned entertaining. If you hate those liberal fuckers like Franken, there's a book for you too! New to our shelves is the Conservative book, The War On Christmas: The Liberals Plot to Ban the Sacred Religious Holiday is Worse Than You Think or something like that, it's a long title. Either way, we've got every side of the spectrum at the store, and I look good when books sell, SO BUY THEM DAMNIT! Thank You, November 3, 2005"You Think of a Snappy Title" Cast: Mr. Allan Johnson, Kerstin Hodne, Matt Pollari, Peter Grafstrom, Megan Torfin, Christina Gripentrog, Siddarth Selvaraj, Raj, Jamie Lynn Murphy, Aila Crumley, Maren Anderson, Peter Dahlberg I. Pre-Meeting -Raj came early, 'twas amazing - Peter, not remembering my harsh words to Matt and Joel a few weeks back, brought his dinner, so tonight he is the Dinner/Meeting douchebag II. Maren's announcement - At 8pm (after the meeting) there would be movie in Wallenberg -A Documentary about kids in Uganda III. Quick Announcements - Info sessions for the Vagina Monologues
went on at the same time as the meeting IV. Election - It's on Tuesday V. Introductions -Yes, just a tad late into the meeting VI. Posters for the Election -Were probably made after the meeting VII. Pizza and Politics - Will be in SSC 105 again on the 15th
of this month at 6pm VIII. Raj Makes an Announcement - There will be a Cultural Relief/Benefit
thing in Alumni Hall IX. Wal-Mart Movie - Apparently if someone has lots of money
and wants to hold a banquet where we want to show it, we get the shaft.
X. Camp Wellstone -So remember that vote last week? Yeah it
doesn't mean anything. Our topic, Fair and Clean Election Laws XI Wal-Mart Petition Drive -Noon on Saturdays XII Tim Walz Town Hall Event Parliamentarian's Note: Hey now, you better listen to me every one of you. We've got a lotta lotta lotta lotta work to do. Forget about your women and that water can. Today you're working for the man. Well pick up your feet, we've got a deadline to meet, I'm gonna see you make it on time. Oh don't relax, I want elbows and backs, I wanna see everybody from behind. 'Cause you're working for the man. Working for the man, you gotta make him a hand. Working for the man. Oh, I'm pickin' 'em up and layin' 'em down. I believe he's gonna work me into the ground. I pulled to the left, and I heaved to the right. I ought to kill him, but it wouldn't be right. 'Cause I'm working for the man, working for the man. I gotta make him a hand, working for the man. Well, the boss' daughter sneaks me water every time her daddy's down the line. She says, "Meet me tonight, love me right, and everything is gonna be fine." Yea, I'm gonna be the man, gonna be the man, I gotta make him a hand; if I'm gonna be the man. So I slave all day without much pay, but I'm just -a-bidin' my time. 'Cause the company and the daughter you see, they're both gonna be all mine. Working for the man, working for the man. I gotta make him a hand, working for the man. Thank You, November 10, 2005"I'm Under A lot of Stress/ Good Title Next Week, I Swear" Cast: Mr. Allan Johnson, Kerstin Hodne, Peter Grafstrom, Megan Torfin, Christina Gripentrog, Siddarth Selvaraj, Brian Fahey, Joel Wenzel, Elizabeth Braun, Eric Nelson I. Pre-Meeting -"Peter G doesn't do stupid, he just does careless"
-Peter G II. Democracy Matters Pizza and Politics III. Introductions - There was no topic for tonight's introductions,
it was basically just saying one's name IV. Wal-Mart Movie - We have the DVD as promised with handouts,
however, we have not gotten the shirts as promised, I feel we should
incite a riot for this V. The Grand Illustrious Brian Fahey Has an Announcement -
There is a Pro-Choice Action group being started VI. DLC Retreat -It will be next Saturday at Noon-5pm in the
Interpretive Center, then 6pm-8pm in the IC lounge - What food will
we bring? VII. Christian Sande Will Be in Mankato! - He'll be at the
DFL Office Saturday afternoon from 12:30 to 2:30 VIII. Joel Talks about Being on GAC Radio - He was a guest
on Sid's show I think, and this was us discussing his appearance with
him IX. Camp Wellstone -So we're getting no money from Democracy
Matters X. Pizza And Politics -ASAP says we should do advertising XI Camp Wellstone -Getting money Student Senate? XII Random Tangents as Closes -We discuss which county is
worst Parliamentarian's Note: I think I should have my own show on GAC TV. I mean, let's think about this, I'm cool, I look good….I look presentable…..I have good hygiene, I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me. I don't know what I'd talk about, but I'm sure it would be funny, and I could peer pressure my friends into watching and getting it ratings. Also, I could blow stuff up, maybe. I don't need a large budget, just a staff that'll put up with me yelling at them about minute (my-newt) things. Oh, and just yelling in general. How does this relate to parliamentary procedure? I'm not real sure, but there are probably some sort of deep and meaningful undertones that cover that. Thank You, November 17, 2005"Your Mom Would Come To the Dems if She Lived Here" Cast: Mr. Allan Johnson, Kerstin Hodne, Peter Grafstrom, Megan Torfin, Christina Gripentrog, Eric Nelson, Maren Anderson I. Pre-Meeting - Almost everyone shows up late -At 7:05pm
we are still without presidents -A question is raised as to how much
Megan actually does -Apparently Peter plans everything -"Shut up"
-Megan II. New President? - Where the hell is Peter!? III. Maren Talks About Something - "Buy Nothing Day" is coming up -There will be tabling for it Monday and Tuesday - Megan will not be able to table as she is tabling for STD's -With pictures -"You mean those pictures where penises look like cauliflowers?" -Peter IV. Christian Sande is Coming - He will be here Monday November 28th from 9-10pm in Linner Lounge -There will be Pizza - To those of you who don't come to meetings, but read the minutes, come to this event, Sande f-ing rocks and there's only one way you'll learn that, and that's by showing up V. Making an Entrée for the DLC Retreat - It will be at Megan and Kerstin's house tomorrow (but really tonight since I'm writing this the day after) - The original idea of making cheesecake will not be going down, everyone else is making deserts -Damn everyone else - Now we're making an entrée, but what? -A very long discussion took place as to what to make -We decide on Stir Fry - We'll still be making it at Megan and Kerstin's house - Come at 6pm - Email them to find out where they live VI. Kerstin's Announcement -The Pizza and Politics
for Democracy Matters has been moved back a week VII. New Blood - We need new blood for our liberal ritual sacrifices - Wait, no, we need some new blood in the group as in new members - Come on folks, check us out, as a favor to me, or some other Democrat you love - Maybe we should advertise for meetings? - Perhaps email the Dems List sooner in the week, publicizing the meeting -Peter asks me if I can do it -My inner parliamentarian reminds me that according to our constitution it is actually in my job description as a secretary -I'll do it…..damned constitution VIII. Camp Wellstone -We need to start delegating tasks, will probably pick it up next meeting, pending we get more people -And that's a wrap Parliamentarian's Note: Ok, seriously, where the hell is everyone? I've heard tell that we "don't do enough" or "You just Bush-bash." I don't know if you folks are smoking too much weed or not enough, but have you even been to meetings? First of all, the argument of "you don't do enough," what the hell are we supposed to do? Seriously, we have events going on all the time, and if you kids would actually come to the meetings, you'd know that. Hell, my minutes should be enough to point out that there is always something going on with the Dems. And on top of that, besides keeping lots of stuff going on, lemme point out that this isn't a big election year, but we're gonna get on it anyway. Now then, for those who think we just bash republicans, ye art wrong. We did that more like three years ago, now we're thinking progressively and want to move forward and help Democrats, not bitch about republicans. Come on people, lets get some more folks at the meetings, 7pm, 49er room. Thank You, December 1, 2005"The Mysterious Mystery of the Mysteriously Missing Peter Grafstrom" Starring Mr. Allan Johnson, Kerstin Hodne, Megan Torfin, Christina Gripentrog, Eric Nelson, Maren Anderson, Elizabeth Braun, Joel Wenzel, Raj, Chris Anderson I. Pre-Meeting - Raj is there early, waiting for us -He then
leaves early II. Midterm Elections - We are having Midterm Elections for
the Dems next week at our meeting III. Kerstin is an Artist? -Apparently she has a display in the Art Center -It officially opens on Monday IV. Joel Suggests we do More Candidate Talks - By that I mean having them come and speak, like Tim Walz and Christian Sande have done -Maybe Matt Entenza? -I probably spelled his name wrong V. Raj Getting On Facebook? -He's interested, now how to go about it? VI. Candidate thing -Joel steers us back on track VII. Some Stuff about Abortion -Roe v. Wade could go
or something -Pfft, yeah right, the Republicans need that to sway
votes -There was an abortion thing last night (so uh….Wednesday since
this is typed up the next day) -There were some real staunch pro-lifers
there -"Consent to Sex is consent to pregnancy" VIII. Candidate Thingy -Joel says he'll go after candidates
to speak starting tomorrow (today) -We should get them to come in
February, so as not to have them too close to DemFest, that way we
can get them twice -And that's a wrap Parliamentarian's Note: So…elections. Not the real ones, but the College Dems one. Last year I ran on the ticket of "Perfect Attendance" and here I am typing up minutes. I shall come right out and say that I'd like to be President, dems or otherwise. However, I am somewhat torn. The reason for this is that I am actually starting to get into this Secretary job (even though I said at one point I'd be dropping the job at mid-term elections). Not only that, but by becoming President I would be deserting my job as Parliamentarian. So, what would I do if president? Well, I think that during this off time we should not be so concerned with strengthening the Minnesota Dems, but with our own group. Lately (with the exception of tonight) we've had very questionable turnout to the meetings, which is somewhat to be expected during the off-season, but it shouldn't be accepted. What I propose is a campaign to get people into our group NOW, that way our army during elections will be all that much better. Because if you can get people to come during the off-season, that means that you have them for life. So how do we do this? Well, back when I first started in the Dems, we tabled all the time, often about absolutely nothing but getting people to the meetings, lets do that. Let's put up poster for the meetings; harass friends to come to meetings, and things of the like. The State Dems will always be there for us, but we need to make sure we'll always be there for the State Dems. Also, if I was elected president, before we voted for the new Parliamentarian I would make a motion for the "Executive Board" (thank you constitution) to have a vote, amending the Constitution, making me the Eternal Parliamentarian. On that note, as president I would also probably schedule a meeting for the "Executive Board" to go over the constitution as a whole, as I think we need to keep it as progressive as we are. So next week, when we're figuring out who's going to be the co-president in replacement of Peter Grafstrom, nominate me, please. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease. Yours truly, December 8, 2005"Election Extravaganza" Starring Mr. Allan Johnson, Eric Nelson, Maren Anderson, Chris Anderson, Stephen Ronning, Matt Pollari, and Mr. Peter Grafstrom I. Pre-Meeting - Pollari, with reckless abandon for how he'll
be treated in the minutes, brought his dinner to the meeting. -Tisk,
tisk II. Reggie Edwards - He's running for State Auditor - Do we want him to come and speak? III. Matt Entenza -How about him? He's a pretty decent guy, we could have him come and speak IV. Meeting During J-Term - Will we be moving them to Megan's
house? -Will we be changing the days/times? -Nothing was decided seeing
as only three people at the meeting will be around V. GAC TV -Chris pointed out that he now works for GAC TV
-This ties in with getting our name out, as he could get us a segment
or an ad or something that'll put our name on GAC TV -Matt is also
part of it -As is Sid VI. Terry Morrow -How about getting him to speak? -No, wait, he's far too hard to get a hold of, we don't know how to contact him, it'll be hard to get him on campus, and he'll probably want money or something VII. Where is Everyone? -For an election night, this is pretty
depressing VIII. Raising Attendance -We really need to turn this around,
truly this is pathetic -I think we need to campaign for the Dems in
general, not even necessarily events, just the group in general IX. Elections -Peter stops stalling and we get on with it. He does voice his unhappiness with the lack of voters though, which should be noted.
X. Plans for the New Term -Both Allan and Eric feel a need for focus on improving attendance -Although that's a gimmie at this point -I refuse to have the GAC Dems go down -Maren leaves the meeting XI. Only Men Remain -And that's a wrap Parliamentarian's Note: It was brought up during the meeting if there is actually anything in the constitution about the Co-Chair holding more than one position. I could not off the top of my head recall any such passage, and chose instead to murmur "there damn well should be." After reviewing the constitution, I can tell you that indeed there is not anything written in our small constitution concerning the Co-Chair holding other positions, therefore, if voted, I could continue serving as Secretary. On that note, I would like to remind everyone that the title of Parliamentarian is not an executive position, and therefore does not fall under any rules of the constitution. Therefore, by all means, I don't have to even officially relinquish the title after a term has ended, not that it really matters, as it's just a title. I like to think of it as a state of nobility in our democratic system. For some Parliamentarian trivia, 100% of the GAC Dems parliamentarians have also served as Co-Chair. Now, as Co-Chair, I am pushing for all of the known/current executive officers (Megan Torfin, Eric Nelson, Peter Dahlberg) to get in touch with me as to when a good meeting time would be available for some constitution amending. It's sloppy and needs some tune-ups (such as making the mid-term Co-Chair election official). Speaking of executive officers, who the heck's our Campaign Manager and Communications Director? They are executive positions as well. Thank you, |
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