Minnesota House District 54B Republicans

Here are the results of the House District 54B Presidential Straw Poll.

Thanks to everyone who participated at tonight's 2012 precinct caucuses.

For most Minnesotans, attending a political caucus is something new, confusing, and intimidating. Some people think it's just for those “in the know” or elected officials. Ironically, a caucus is intended to be a very welcoming meeting, in your neighborhood, with your neighbors of the same political party. The House District 54B Republicans want to encourage participation in the upcoming 2012 Precinct Caucuses. With the election of a new President and new Minnesota US Senator in November 2012, the February 7th Caucuses are more important than ever. All you need to do is show up!

Below are some frequently asked questions about the Caucus process. If you need more information, please feel free to contact us. Chair John Kossett: 651-442-9002 or Precinct Caucus Coordinator Jeff Hagen: 651-341-9448

What is a Precinct Caucus?
In Minnesota, political decision-making begins at the caucus level. A caucus is simply a gathering of people interested in exercising their rights in the American political process. This is the first opportunity for you to affect the process by supporting potential candidates and discussing platform issues.

How is a Primary different from a Precinct Caucus?
Most states will narrow the field of candidates with a Primary. Voters cast a ballot, without discussion prior to voting. Caucusing allows you to cast a vote for your candidate, but discussion and presentations can occur before ballots are cast.

Who can attend a Precinct Caucus?
Anyone that is a United States citizen and eligible to vote in the November 2012 election is invited to participate in the caucus. This is grassroots politics in action.

How do I determine my Precinct?
The easiest way to find your Precinct is to use the Precinct Finder on the Minnesota Secretary of State website. Here are the room assignments:

Precinct	Room
Gem Lake P-1	212 (music)
Little Canada P-1	211
Little Canada P-2	213
Little Canada P-3	214
Roseville P-3	223
Roseville P-4	225
Shoreview P-1	218
Shoreview P-2	219
Shoreview P-3	221
Vadnais Heights P-1	Vadnais Gym 3 (C-cafeteria)
Vadnais Heights P-2	Vadnais Gym 2 (B)
Vadnais Heights P-3	237
Vadnais Heights P-4	235

Who can vote in a Precinct Caucus?
Each precinct is allotted a pre-determined amount of delegates and alternates. In the event that a delegate cannot attend a convention or cast a vote, an alternate may be seated. Alternates are called upon in order of their election ranking. To become a delegate, you submit your name and all those in attendance vote to elect delegate. In turn, delegates advance to the BPOU Convention. Delegate terms are for two years. All caucus attendees will be able to vote in the Presidential Preference Poll.

Why attend a Precinct Caucus?
The importance of attending these caucuses cannot be overstated. Our success in November hinges on our ability to organize, mobilize, and activate volunteers throughout our District and Minnesota. Local caucuses are the first step in this process. If you don't participate, you are letting someone else decide for you. In the 2012 Precinct Caucus, delegates will have a chance to cast a vote for the candidate they support for President. During the Precinct Caucus, resolutions may also be submitted, discussed and voted on for further consideration. Resolutions are desired changes or amendments to the current Republican Platform. After a resolution is submitted, the merits are discussed, and Caucus attendees vote on it. If the resolution is passed, the platform committee at the District convention considers it. People often ask how the Republican Platform is created. It all starts at the Precinct Caucus.

Where is my Precinct Caucus?
Since the initial caucuses are designed to gather neighbors together, they are nearby your home. For House District 54B, all precincts meet at:

Vadnais Heights Elementary School
3645 Centerville Road
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

When is the 2012 Precinct Caucus?
Tuesday, February 7th. Registration starts at 6:30 PM. You should already be registered and in place by 7:00, so be sure to arrive early. Each meeting begins promptly at 7:00.

What happens at the Precinct Caucus?
• When you arrive, local volunteers will help you register and answer questions. There is no charge to attend the Precinct Caucus.
• We will meet in a large room for a few minutes and listen to a short address from some of our local Republican legislators.
• Then you will be directed to your Precinct room. Each Precinct meets in a separate school room.
• The precinct meeting will be called to order at 7:00 PM sharp. Robert's Rules of Order for Parliamentary Procedure are used throughout. Don't worry if you are not familiar with procedure. The meeting leader (called a convener) will conduct the caucus according to Minnesota law.
• All caucus attendees will be able to vote in the Presidential Preference Poll.
• Caucus attendees will vote on officers for the Caucus and Precinct Leaders.
• Letters may be read from elected officials, those seeking election, or party representatives. In some cases, you may also hear from a candidate in person.
• Delegates will be elected from the Caucus attendees. Anyone who is present may submit his name to run for a delegate slot.
• Once the delegates are determined, they will vote on resolutions.
• Delegates will represent their precincts at the House District 54B Convention which will take place in late February or early March (exact date yet to be determined).
• Here is a handy Glossary of Caucus Jargon

What if I work or have school that evening?
Minnesota Statutes section 202A.19 permits you to take time off from work (without pay) to attend your caucus if you give your employer written notice at least 10 days in advance. State universities, community colleges, and public schools cannot hold classes or events after 6 PM on the evening of precinct caucuses. State agencies, school boards, county boards, township boards, city councils, and all other political subdivisions cannot conduct meetings after 6 PM on caucus night.

What if I have a disability?
Most caucuses are held in accessible buildings. Individuals who plan to attend party caucuses may request an interpreter if needed. Requests must be submitted by certified mail to the party's county or legislative district committee at least 30 days before the date of the caucus. Individuals who require audio, braille, or large print materials may request all official caucus materials to be sent as soon as available so that they may be converted. Contact the Republican party's state office for more details.

The Ten Planks of the Communist Manifesto 1848 by Karl Heinrich Marx. Do any of these sound familiar?

1. Abolition of private property and the application of all rents of land to public purposes.
2. A heavy progressive or graduated income tax.
3. Abolition of all rights of inheritance.
4. Confiscation of the property of all emigrants and rebels.
5. Centralization of credit in the hands of the state, by means of a national bank with State capital and an exclusive monopoly.
6. Centralization of the means of communications and transportation in the hands of the State.
7. Extension of factories and instruments of production owned by the state, the bringing into cultivation of waste lands, and the improvement of the soil generally in accordance with a common plan.
8. Equal liability of all to labor. Establishment of industrial armies, especially for agriculture.
9. Combination of agriculture with manufacturing industries, gradual abolition of the distinction between town and country, by a more equitable distribution of population over the country.
10. Free education for all children in public schools. Abolition of children's factory labor in its present form. Combination of education with industrial production. Children in public schools. Abolition of children's factory labor in its present form.

This is what we're up against. Won't you help us by joining our fight? Please consider running for local office, helping us to door knock for local candidates, or a financial contribution. Your help is greatly appreciated... for this generation and for future ones.

Monday, May 9, 2011
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Little Venetian
2900 Rice St # 240
Little, MN 55113-1788
(651) 486-7719

MNGOP54B Meeting
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 6:30 p.m.
Mad Jack's
935 County Road East E
Vadnais Heights, MN
651-287-3900 ‎

Agenda

1) Introductions and catching up on any current events that people would like to share with the group.
2) Review some of the things that we did over the last two years (website, flyer, parades, door knocking, Phoenix voter info, etc.).
3) Discuss what we want to do this year (email lists, website suggestions, off year elections that will be held, raising money, etc.).
4) We have already scheduled the next five meetings to be held at Little Venetian on the second Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8 (should we start at 6?).
5) CD 4 meetings are the 1st Tuesday of each month. Who wants to attend? Who wants to be a CD 4 vice chair?

The House District 54B BPOU Convention took place on Tuesday, February 22nd. Thanks to all those delegates and alternates who attended. It was a booming success.

Congratulations to the following, BPOU officers elected:
Chair: John Kossett
Deputy Chair: Jay Eberth
Secretary: Jeff Hagen
Treasurer: Matt Effertz
Database Chair: Quint Heckert
Vice Chair: Tamara Hirsch
Vice Chair: Michael Jamnick
Vice Chair: Mike Cady
Vice Chair: Jim Tucker
Vice Chair: Craig Johnson
Vice Chair: Peter Maddeaux

Congratulations to the following, elected to the Republican State Central Committee:
Delegate: Craig Johnson
Delegate: Jeff Hagen
Alternate1: Nancy Johnson
Alternate2: Tim Miller
Alternate3: Michael Jamnick
Alternate4: John Kossett

Monthly 54B Meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month at Little Venetian in Little Canada. Watch this space for more details.

OFFICIAL CONVENTION CALL
HOUSE DISTRICT 54B REPUBLICANS
THE DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES OF HOUSE DISTRICT 54B

Pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the Republican Party of Minnesota, the House District 54B Convention is hereby called to meet at:
Little Venetian
2900 Rice St # 240
Little Canada, MN 55110
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 @ 6:30 PM

The House District 54B Convention shall be composed of the delegates and alternates elected at the precinct caucuses in 2010.

The House District Convention shall be held for the purpose of:
1. Election of 54B District Officers
2. Election of State Central Committee Delegates and Alternates.*
3. Adoption of District Constitution and Rules.
4. Updates by State and Local Elected Officials and Candidates.
5. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the convention.

Issued at the City of Vadnais Heights, County of Ramsey, Minnesota, February 5, 2011.

John Kossett
Chair, House District 54B
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6:00 PM
Questions – contact John Kossett (651-442-9002), john.kossett@mngop54b.org

Registration Fee $5.00
Make Checks payable to House District 54B.
Complimentary hors d'œuvres. Cash bar.

*State Central Committee Delegates and Alternates elect State Party Officers, approve State Party budget and make “other’ decisions as defined by the State Party Constitution, such as the endorsement of emergency new candidates (such as the death of a candidate), etc.

Join Minnesota House District 54A/54B Republicans this

Thursday, August 19th 5:30 – 9:00 pm

Everyone is welcome! Bring your family, friends and neighbors. Enjoy special guests (including local candidates), free food, music & great conversation. Free moonwalk and activities for the kids

Central Park in Roseville / Jaycees Pavilion
2540 Lexington Ave. N., / Roseville, MN 55113

CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE BY Pat Anderson (Auditor), Chris Barden (Attorney General), and Annette Meeks (Lt. Governor), Dan “Doc” Severson (Secretary of State), Republican Endorsed Candidates for US Congress: Teresa Collett (CD4), Joel Demos (CD5), Representative Tom Emmer (Governor).

Free-will donations accepted. Prepared and paid for by Republicans in HD54A and Co-hosted by Republicans in HD54B, HD50A and HD50B. Questions? Contact Mark Laliberte (651) 470-1119 or Lisa Belak (612) 242-7485.

Click here to download the flyer.