[Winona Online Democracy]
Hello Winona!
Having grown-up in Winona, I know that coming to the cities for a Thursday
happy hour isn't you normal trip. However, if you can make it or will
already be up here that day, please join us. Also, if you'd like to come
and need a place to stay we will set you up in our volunteer's homes.
Cheers,
Steven Clift
Minnesota E-Democracy
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Minnesota E-Democracy - http://www.e-democracy.org
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**** E-Democracy Celebration - Mark Your Calendar Now ****
5:30 - 8 P.M. - THURSDAY, MAY 17
St. Paul, Minnesota
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While most of America is "E-Mailing Alone,"(1) in Minnesota we are
bringing people together in their communities and across the state
for online deliberation that matters in the real public world.
If you enjoy participating in the future of Minnesota's democracy
today, then join us for an in-person celebration. Be part of our
"Who's Who" from across the political spectrum as we toast the
opportunity to build together an interactive foundation that will help
all of us make Minnesota an even better place.
What: E-Democracy Celebration
When: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2001
Where: Chang O'Haras (Upstairs), 498 Selby Ave, St. Paul
Take Dale 5 blocks south from I-94. Left on Selby 2.5 blocks
Map from: http://twincities.citysearch.com/profile/5518865/
RSVP: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Appreciated, Not Required
Donate: $5 - 20 At the Door, Recommended, Not Required(2)
Whether you are an active forum participant or lurker, a user of our
web directories, an E-Democracy supporter, or political, government,
community or media online developer - join us. Everyone is welcome.
Things to celebrate:
1. Final Day of the St. Paul Mayoral Candidate Conversation
http://e-democracy.org/stpaul - Tune in now for Theme 3
2. Minneapolis Issues Forum now with 500 Participants
http://e-democracy.org/mpls
3. Winona Online Democracy forum now over 200 Participants, Hosts "The
Schools Our Children Deserve - An Online Conference About Education
Issues in Winona"
http://onlinedemocracy.winona.org
4. Minnesota E-Democracy Receives 2001 Freedom of Information Award
http://e-democracy.org/award.html
5. Local 2001 Candidates Develop Excellent Web Sites and E-Lists
http://e-democracy.org/2001
6. Legislature and MN Political Groups Continue Online Leadership
http://e-democracy.org/desktop
7. E-Democracy enters 7th Year of Activity!
8. Add your reason to celebrate with a toast on May 17.
See you May 17!
Minnesota E-Democracy
http://www.e-democracy.org
P.S. We will give those candidates and elected officials present a
minute to address the gathering around 6:30 p.m..
Notes
(1) Robert Putnam coined the phrase "bowling alone," where league play
has declined and private bowling with friends and family has
increased. He says this is a sign of civic decline and the loss of
"social capital." Most political e-mail is private, between friends,
family, co-workers and of course among political junkies and like-
minded allies. In Minnesota, we are building the "online public
commons" where people can participate in real public life "on their
own time" as a complement to (not replacement of) traditional forms of
time-specific civic participation. Help us expand the opportunities
for true online public participation, not just one-way "as is"
politics online, by joining our helping start a forum in your
community <http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html>.
(2) Minnesota E-Democracy seeks large donations to build a challenge
matching fund of around $10,000 to encourage small individual
donations in our first online pledge drive. You can make a pre-
pledge drive donation or make substantial pledge to our challenge
matching fund by visiting our web site at
<http://e-democracy.org/donate.html>. E-Democracy is a fundamentally
volunteer-based, non-partisan, non-profit citizen organization. We
are considering a part-time Director position in order to expand the
opportunities for more volunteers to make in difference while
providing the necessary coordination we require to remain a strong,
vibrant non-profit organization that serve more communities and bring
new voices into political participation across our great state.
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