big sky democrats

Join us in Billings on February 22nd for the

2010 Billings Big Sky Democrats Kick-Off Party

with special guest Attorney General Steve Bullock!

WHEN: Monday, February 22 from 5:30PM -7:00PM

WHERE: At the home of Kari and Barrett Kaiser - 550 Park Lane in Billings

Suggestion Contribution to Big Sky Democrats: $20 (includes membership in the BSDs)

RSVP: To Brittania at BrittaniaLeys@gmail.com

The Big Sky Democrats are all about putting the Party back into Politics, and we're set to do it again!

The Montana Democratic Party's Annual Mansfield-Metcalf Dinner is on tap  for March 13 in Helena, and yet again, the Big Sky Democrats are here to help you shake your can a bit after the formal festivities.

Join us at Miller's Crossing when the dinner ends, 52 S. Park Avenue in Helena.

Check back here for more details about the party...

The Big Sky Democrats are planning happy hours across the state to recruit new members and discuss our plans for the year.

All Young Democrats (and the young at heart) are invited to attend and learn more about the Big Sky Democrats.  We need your help as we gear up for the 2010 campaign season! Email BigSkyDemocrats@gmail.com and we will let you know when the party is planned in your neighborhood.

OR, contact us if you are interested in helping to organize an event in your city.

See you soon!

All young Democrats in Montana interested in getting involved with the Big Sky Democrats are invited to attend the annual statewide meeting in March.

WHEN: Saturday, March 13th - 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Before the annual MDP Mansfield-Metcalf Dinner)

WHERE: Jorgenson's Inn- Trophy Room, 1714 11th Avenue, Helena

WHAT: The Annual Meeting of the Big Sky Democrats will include the election of BSD executive board members, strategizing for 2010, and greeting new members and MORE!

BSD has a few remaining spots for voting members at the Montana Democratic Party Platform Convention.  The convention is being held in Miles City, Montana on July 25-26.  If you are interested in attending and voting.  Pleae contact Beau Wright at beauwright@gmail.com as soon as possible.

Big Sky Democrats is looking for young professional Democrats to help organize happy hour events in Billings, Bozeman, Helena, Great Falls and Missoula.  Help the Big Sky Democrats build a community of like minded progressive Democrats while having a good time.  Help the BSD find a hip venue and put together an invite list that would bring thoughtful politics and a few beers together.  <

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