WGN TASK FORCE MEETING

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Location:Sofra’s Restaurant, 7457 Elmwood, Middleton

Pre-meeting at 5:30 & Meeting Starting 6:00: Dinner You can eat any time, or not at all.

Open Discussion / Committee Work 8:30 - ?

Announcements

Join meeting online or by phone, Google Hangout starts at 6 PM:http://goo.gl/pwhxNF

To join the hangout by phone. 857-216-2976  Pin 38061

Join the call or hangout at 7:00 to discuss WGN Regional Alliance development

Google Group for WGNTF:  https:// Executive Director groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wgntf

Modify Agenda

• Bylaw changes

• McCabe meeting on 17^th?

Recitation of the Mission Statement

Treasurers Report  

WGN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

The responsibility for Messaging Within WGN.

• Edit What WGN Can Do for You

• Signage Edit for What WGN Can Do for You

• Messaging Work Group develop

• Discuss Replacement of Pam Cashman as State Signage Coordinator; Nate, Karen

Discuss Next CD2 Alliance Conference Call.

• Discuss personal contact strategy to engage groups Report on Outreach to New Groups (McFarland, Cottage Grove): Marcia, John St.

Report on Compilation of WGN’s Services to Groups and Their Members: John Sc., Nate, Bob

Report on University WGN Group Development: John, Adam

Report on Wisconsin Coalition for Free Communities (WCFC) MOU With WGNTF: Bob

Report on the Progress in Contacting Presenters for the 7th Annual Festival: Nate, John St., Bob

Discuss possible Breakout Sessions for the 7th Annual Festival; Nate

Report on Utube Slide Show on Grassroots Groups: Bob

MISCELLANEOUS ADVOCACY STRATEGY

Report Election Integrity issues Related to the Election: Karen M

Festival Planning

• What are the prices for the festival, tables, & dinner?

• Do we want to sell tickets on Nation Builder?

• We are not going to have discounts for early registration?

• Do we want to use paper tickets?

• Do we want a Concession stand ?

• Do we want a silent auction?

POLITICAL ACTION STRATEGY (PAS)

Report on Contact With Area Candidates: Marcia, John St.

Report on CD 3 Alliance Meetings: Nate

• Eau Claire - December 6th

• Richland Center - December 7th

Special Project : Wanted Candidates for Chair of the Democratic Party: Nate

WGN TASK FORCE MEETING

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Location:  The Rodeside Grill, 6317 Rostad Drive, Windsor 53598(Deforest Area)

Pre-meeting at 5:00 & Meeting Starting 6:00: Dinner You can eat any time, or not at all.

Special Guest Mike McCabe at 6:00

Open Discussion / Committee Work 8:30 - ?