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Blue Jean Nation is teaming up with the Wisconsin Grassroots Network, Wisconsin United to Amend, Forward Institute and Frame for the Future to go to communities long ignored by the political establishment to help people organize and communicate a positive vision for the future of Wisconsin and renew local democracy.

The program starts March 19 in Green Bay and then goes to Platteville, Racine, La Crosse, Ashland and Wausau.

Registration is free and can be done online.

Racine/Kenosha – April 23, 2016

Ashland – April 30, 2016

La Crosse – May 1, 2016

Wausau --- May 15, 2016

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Bob Beglinger is one of our representatives for the Wisconsin Coalition of Annuitants (WCOA).  The WCOA usually meets monthly in Madison.  Read Bob's report to find out what the Legislature has been up to regarding our pension system and learn about an opportunity to be on a focus group for ETF about their communications. 

Read Bob's Report

The Wisconsin Coalition of Annuitants will hold their annual meeting on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the American Family Insurance Conference Center at 6000 American Family Parkway, Madison.  Four outstanding speakers will address the group:

---Robert Conlin, Secretary of the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF)

---Michael Williamson, Executive Director of the State of WI Investment Board (SWIB).

---Steve Rick, economist for CUNA Mutual Insurance Group,

---Sandy Chalmers, Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

Registration is only $25 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch.  For more information about the event and how to register, click here.   

The Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA) will hold its Midwest Regional Convention on May 4. 

     2016 Midwest Regional Conference

     May 4, 2016 at 10:00 am

     MGM Grand Hotel, 1777 Third Street

     Detroit Michigan

     Host Contact Info:  call 888-373-6497 or

     email ARAConference@retiredamericans.org

The 2016 Midwestern Regional Conference will be an excellent opportunity to hear  from leading experts and to strengthen your skills as a retiree activist.  Attendees will participate in interactive workshops and training sessions on:

• Using issues to educate seniors during the 2016 elections
• Communicating our message using words that work
• Building and growing local retiree chapters and volunteers
• Organizing and participating in media events and rallies

Monday, October 12 – At the Italian Community Center, 631 East Chicago St., Milwaukee. 

Celebrating:

            The 10^th Anniversary of the WiARA

            The 50^th Anniversary of Medicare

            The 80^th Anniversary of Social Security

Guest Speaker Congressman Mark Pocan.   Honorees include Dave Stella

For more details

It's your right and responsibility to vote.  Do you have questions about where to vote?  Or what you will need for identification at the polls?  Get answers to these and other questions at the Voter Information page on the website of the Government Accountability Board website.

GAB Voting Information

To check on your voting record (address, whether you voted, etc.) go to:

My Vote

Saturday, September 19 -- Breeze Stevens Field, Madison Wisconsin.

For information about registration, speakers,volunteering and exhibiting, click here.