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Click
here for a Star-Tribune editorial
about the Civic Caucus.
The
Civic Caucus
is a Minnesota based
organization offering a new model for
public affairs dialog, by
~ offering innovative opportunities to involve
citizens in public affairs without making
extraordinary demands on their time
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hosting a unique library of interviews with
past and present political figures
~ encouraging participation (feedback) by
citizens across political ideology
~ using electronic communication to educate
and involve participants from their homes
~ arriving at recommended solutions to a
variety of issues that affect us.
~ inviting participants to sign on in support of
recommendations
Email:
civiccaucus@comcast.net
Send a request to the
above address to receive
summaries of future interviews with thought leaders,
and to have your opportunity to respond as well.
The interview summaries
and issues pages
are intended to spark a thoughtful dialog,
moving towards education and understanding,
rather than partisan debate.
The position reports
are recommendations offered by
the Civic Caucus Core group,
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Recent
interview summaries:
STATE-LEVEL
REDESIGN STRATEGIES:
Combining Government and Business Leadership in State Planning
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Charles M. Denny, Jr., retired
corporate leader,
April 27, 2012
and Charles Slocum, business
consultant
Challenges
and Opportunities Facing Cities and Counties
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Randy Maluchnik,
Carver County
Commissioner,
April 23, 2012
and Rhonda Pownell,
Northfield City Council Member
Need for a
Single Integrated, Public-Private State Vision -
David Broden,
defense consultant, Civic Caucus Member
April 13, 2012
Minnesota's Workforce Shortage and Skills Gap -
Inez Wildwood, chair, and Bryan
Lindsley, executive director,
April 6, 2012
Governor's Workforce Development Council
A vision
for the University of Minnesota as a National Leader -
Eric Kaler, President of the
University of Minnesota
March 23, 2012
Dealing
with Constitutional Amendments in Minnesota -
Fred Morrison, professor of law,
University of Minnesota
March 16, 2012
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Making a tax-deductible contribution to the work of the
Civic Caucus
Your
tax-deductible donation
in support of these educational efforts can be made in
two ways:
1. By credit card -
Go to
www.givemn.org,
a
secure
site maintained by several Minnesota foundations.
Enter "Civic Caucus"
in the box provided and follow instructions to fill in
your gift amount and credit
card information.
2. By check -
Make your check payable to
"Civic Caucus" and send your contribution to
Janis M. Clay, Treasurer,
Civic Caucus,
2104 Girard Ave. S.,
Minneapolis, MN
55405-2546.
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The Civic Caucus
is a non-partisan,
tax-exempt educational organization. The Core participants
include persons of varying political persuasions,
reflecting years of leadership in politics and
business. Click here
to see a short personal background of each.
Verne C. Johnson, chair; David Broden, Janis Clay, Bill Frenzel, Paul Gilje, Jim Hetland,
Jan Hively, Dan Loritz, Marina Lyon, Joe Mansky,
Tim McDonald, John Mooty, Jim Olson, Wayne Popham and
Bob White |
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Verne C. Johnson, chair, 952-835-4549,
; Paul
A. Gilje, coordinator, 952-890-5220.
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