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Convention Handbook

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Hastings High School Auditorium

200 General Sieben Drive Hastings, Minnesota 55033

Welcome!

Kellie Eigenheer, Chair, Convention

Planning Committee

Welcome to our SD54 BPOU

convention! We have a lot to

accomplish today, so let’s get

started…

First, I want to thank everyone on

the convention planning committees

who organized this event. Great job!

The doors at the convention site will

open at 8:30 a.m. and we encourage

you to arrive early. The convention

starts at 9:00 a.m. sharp.

As you enter the convention site,

head to the Registration tables. Sign

in and get your name tag and your

printed Convention Handbook.

There is a $15 per person

registration fee for everyone—

delegates, alternates, and guests.

Cash or checks only, please. This

goes towards paying convention

expenses.

After you register, grab a cup of

coffee and a doughnut. Mingle with

candidates who are eager to connect

with you.

Add your name to the list of folks

who want to be elected delegates to

the CD conventions and State

Convention. Add your name to the

list of folks who want to be elected

to the BPOU Executive Committee.

Signup sheets are in the lobby.

Please finish your coffee and

doughnut in the lobby, no food or

drink is allowed in the convention

auditorium.

In the auditorium, we ask that you

sit in the area designated for your

precinct. The room is split down the

middle with precincts in District

54A on one side and District 54B on

the other side. There will be signs at

the ends of the rows, please double-

check and make sure you are sitting

in the correct row for your precinct.

As I mentioned, we have a lot to

accomplish today: adopt a new

constitution, endorse candidates for

Senate and House, elect delegates

and alternates for State Convention

and for CD conventions, elect a new

BPOU Executive Committee, and

approve resolutions for the MNGOP

Platform. Let’s work together to get

this accomplished in a timely and

efficient manner—the adjournment

deadline is 3:00 p.m.

Lunch—we will not be providing

lunch. A lunch break will be worked

into the agenda. We encourage you

to bring your own lunch or make

plans to go out for a quick lunch.

There will be a few lunch tables and

chairs set up in the auditorium

lobby. Please remember that no

food or drink is allowed in the

auditorium.

There are several vending machines

located down the main hallway near

the Commons area.

Again, welcome to the convention!

This is an exciting day, we are

going to get a lot accomplished

today--have a good convention!

Hastings High School

March 31, 2012

Registration: 8:30 a.m.

Call to Order: 9:00 a.m.

Registr. Closes: 9:30 a.m.

Adjournment: 3:00 p.m.

Contents

1 Convention Agenda

2 Convention Rules (proposed)

6 Constitution (proposed)

14 Nominating Committee

Report and Candidate

Bios

22 Convention Info (CD2,

CD4, and State

Convention)

23 Platform Resolutions (proposed)

26 Executive Committee Information

27 BPOU Treasurer’s Report

28 Chairman’s Report Republican Party of Minnesota

Senate District 54

www.sd54gop.org

Minnesota Senate District 54 Republicans

Convention Handbook

Minnesota Senate District 54 Republicans 2012 Convention Handbook AGENDA

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Senate District 54 Republican Party

BPOU Convention Agenda

March 31, 2012

1. 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Call to Order

2. Invocation by Pastor James Bzoskie of Cornerstone Bible Church, Hastings

3. Pledge of Allegiance & Recognition of Veterans

4. Election of Temporary Chair of the Convention

5. Election of Temporary Secretary of the Convention

6. Reading of the Convention Call

7. Motion Authorizing the Temporary Chairs to Appoint Parliamentarian and Tellers

8. Recognition of Convention Committees.

9. Preliminary Credentials Committee Report

10. Adoption of Rules 1-7 to Seat Alternates

11. Seating of Alternates

12. Motion to make the Temporary Organization Permanent

13. Adoption of the Balance of the Rules

14. Motion to Organize as a Senate District

15. Constitution Committee Report

16. Motion To Adopt SD 54 Constitution

17. 9:30 AM time certain, Registration Closes

18. 10:00 AM time certain, Self-nominations for State Convention Delegate Closes

19. Final Credentials Committee Report

20. Nominating Committee Report

21. Motion To Endorse Senate Candidate

22. Nomination to of Minnesota Senate Candidate

23. Endorsement of Minnesota Senate Candidate

------- Division of the Convention into Congressional Districts --------

24. Nominations for Delegates and Alternates to State and Congressional District Conventions.

25. Election of Delegates and Alternates to State and Congressional District Conventions.

------- 30 min break during ballot counting-------

26. Motion to Endorse Minnesota House Candidates

27. Nomination of Minnesota House Candidates

28. Endorsement of Minnesota House Candidates

29. Election of Executive Committee

30. Resolutions Committee Report

31. Other Business

32. Adjournment by 3:00 p.m. time certain.

33. Clean up

**Convention Chairs will invite guest speakers to address the convention when they arrive**

Minnesota Senate District 54 Republicans 2012 Convention Handbook RULES

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SENATE DISTRICT 54 – March 31, 2012

PROPOSED RULES

Section 1: General

1. Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall be the parliamentary authority on all points not covered by the Constitution of the Republican Party of Minnesota, the Statutes of the State of Minnesota, the Official Convention Call of the Convention, or the Rules adopted by this Convention.

2. The order of business of this convention shall be as listed in the official agenda of the convention, subject to the discretion of the presiding Chair.

3. A motion to adjourn shall be debatable until the completion of the official business of the Convention, as stated in the agenda.

4. A quorum shall consist of twenty (20) percent of the total number of delegates elected at the precinct caucuses within the district. Once established, it shall prevail until adjournment of the convention.

5. These rules shall not be amended nor suspended except by a two-thirds vote of the convention.

Section 2: SEATING OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES

6. The permanent roll of the delegates entitled to speak and vote at this Convention shall consist of the duly elected delegates who are registered and such alternates who shall be registered and seated in

accordance with these Rules.

7. In the absence of any delegate to the Convention, an alternate shall be seated, only during that delegate’s absence from the floor. When a registered delegate returns to the floor of the convention, they shall be

immediately seated, except that there will be no change in seating after a ballot has begun.

8. The order of seating of alternates shall be as follows:

a) If alternates were ranked by the precinct caucus, alternates shall be seated in order of ranking. b) If alternates are not ranked, each vacancy shall be filled by majority vote of seated delegates of that

precinct.

c) If no delegates are present and seated, the Full Committee Chairman shall fill the vacancy.

9. The voting strength of each precinct shall be the number of delegates and seated alternates present on the floor.

10. There shall be no cross-seating of alternates among precincts.

11. The Credentials Committee shall report any changes in the delegations prior to election of officers, election of delegates, voting on resolutions or any time requested by the Chair.

Section 3: SPEAKING

12. A delegate or seated alternate wishing to speak shall rise, address the Chair, and state his /her name and precinct, and the purpose for which he/she rises.

13. Debate on any motion or subject shall be limited to one (1) minute by each speaker. No person shall be allowed to speak more than three times upon the same subject. No person shall be allowed to speak a second time until all those desiring to speak have had a first opportunity to do so.



14. The Convention Chair shall appoint a timekeeper for the purpose of timing discussion, debate and speeches during the Convention.

15. The Convention Chair at any time may invite any office holder, candidate or distinguished guest to address the Convention for a period not to exceed five (5) minutes.

Section 4: VOTING

16. There shall be no voting under the unit rule at this Convention.

17. Only delegates and seated alternates registered and present at this Convention shall be permitted to vote.

18. The vote on all questions shall be by voice vote subject to the following restrictions:

a) A rising vote shall be taken if requested by any delegate, or at the discretion of the Chair.

b) A roll call vote by precinct shall be taken if requested by five or more precincts.

c) Voting for officers, delegates and alternates, and for endorsement of candidates shall be by secret ballot for all contested elections.

19. If there is a dispute as to the vote of any precinct, the Chair of the Convention shall appoint a judge and two tellers to canvass the vote of said precinct, and the judge shall report the same to the convention.

20. No second shall be required to a motion to adopt the majority report of any committee. A minority report of any committee may be offered for substitution for the majority report if signed by three committee members.

21. When the previous question has been ordered on any proposition on which there has been no debate, it shall be in order, before the final vote has been taken, to debate the proposition for six (6) minutes with one-half of that time allotted to those in favor, and one-half to those in opposition to the proposition. The same right of debate shall be allowed whenever a motion to lay on the table has been made on any proposition on which there has been no debate.

Section 5: RESOLUTIONS

22. Resolutions from the floor are not permitted. All resolutions passed at the caucus must have been received and considered by the Resolutions Committee at least 10 days prior to the convention.

23. To debate a resolution, a minimum affirmative vote of 15 percent of the delegate strength of the Convention, as of the final credentials report, is required.

24. Consideration of the Resolutions Committee report will proceed in three stages:

a) Delegates will be asked if there are any resolutions on which debate is desired. An affirmative vote of 15 percent of the seated delegates and alternates is required to pull an item for debate.

b) The Convention will proceed, section by section, to vote to approve the recommendations of the committee for all items in the section not pulled for debate. If any section fails to receive 70 percent approval, the resolutions in that section will be voted one at a time, without debate and without regard for the committee recommendation.

c) The Convention will then proceed to debate and vote, without regard for the committee recommendation, on each of the ―pulled‖ resolutions.



25. Debates on resolutions are governed by the same time limits and conditions of debate as other motions.

26. Resolutions, whether debated or not, require a 70 percent vote of the Convention for approval. [This is a standing platform; it should not be easily changed.]

Section 6: ELECTION OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES

27. Delegates and alternates shall be apportioned by Congressional Districts according to the Republican Gubernatorial vote in 2010 and allocated by the authority of the State Executive Committee and State Central Committee. House CD 4, Senate District 54 may elect 3 delegates and up to 3 alternates and CD 2, Senate District 54 may elect 30 delegates and up to 30 alternates.

28. Nominations for delegates and alternates to District and State Conventions shall be by self-

nomination at registration. Those nominated will be allowed to address the convention for 30 seconds to introduce themselves.

29. Nominees must reside within the Congressional District for which they are nominated.

30. A delegate may nominate only one person to the delegate or alternate list until all delegates desiring to place names in nomination have been recognized.

31. A delegate who is not in attendance may be nominated and have their proxy speak on tier behalf.

32. Voting shall be by Congressional District via secret ballot.

33. The precinct chair or designee shall be given the correct number of ballots for the precinct according to the Credentials Report and hand them to each duly seated delegate or alternate.

34. Ballots will be collected by the precinct chair or designee and turned in to the Credentials Chair or the Chief Teller.

35. When the ballots are verified by precinct (correct number returned), they will be co-mingled and then the results tabulated.

36. Results will be reported by Congressional District.

37. Delegates and alternates will be ranked by total votes received. The top vote-getters will be the delegates until the full slate of delegates is determined, and the remaining candidates will be alternates, ranked by the vote

total they receive from highest to lowest within their House District. In the event of a tie in votes a coin toss, or

other similar method deemed appropriate, will determine the ranking.

Section 7: ENDORSEMENT OF LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES

38. In order to endorse, the Convention must first entertain and pass a motion to endorse a candidate.

39. The Candidate Search and Nominations Committee shall report to the Convention and place into nomination the names of candidates who have successfully completed the candidate interview process. Nominations

made as a result of the Candidate Search and Nominations Committee do not require a second. The committee

may provide additional information about these candidates as a guide to the delegates.

40. Additional nominations may be made from the floor, with the consent of the individual being nominated. These nominations will require a second.



41. Speeches or remarks about candidates shall not be in order during this initial nomination process.

42. A candidate may remove his or her name from consideration at any time.

43. Candidates for House of Representatives for 54A and 54B shall be endorsed separately by their respective House District seated delegates and alternates.

44. The nominating, seconding and candidate speeches will be made from the podium in an order to be determined by lot. All such speeches on behalf of and by a nominee shall be heard before proceeding to the

next nominee.

45. Each candidate shall be allowed fifteen (15) minutes for nominating, seconding and candidate speeches.

46. If there is no contested race the Convention may decide, by a 2/3 vote, to endorse by rising vote.

47. In contested races, voting shall be by secret ballot. Balloting shall continue until a candidate has been endorsed by receiving 60 percent of valid ballots cast and more than 50 percent of the voting strength of the convention

according to the last credentials committee report preceding such vote.

48. Any candidate receiving less than 10 percent of the vote on any ballot, after the second ballot, shall cease to be considered a candidate for endorsement. After the fifth, and any subsequent ballot that is an even multiple of

five, ballot the Convention Chair may allow the candidates five (5) minutes to address the Convention.

49. After the endorsement, the endorsed candidate may address the convention for up to five (5) minutes.

50. A motion to adjourn shall not be in order during the endorsement process, excepting that, if an endorsement is not complete by the time certain of 2:45 PM, a motion to adjourn will be in order.

Minnesota Senate District 54 Republicans 2012 Convention Handbook CONSTITUTION

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Senate District 54 Republican Party

CONSTITUTION Preamble

The Republican Party of Minnesota, Senate District 54, is organized in support of all residents of Minnesota Senate

District 54 who desire honest, efficient, and responsive but limited Constitutional government.

Article I -- Name

The name of this organization shall be the Senate District 54 Republican Party of Minnesota. This Basic Political

Organization Unit is hereinafter referred to as "the BPOU.‖

Article II -- Purpose and Objectives

Section 1: PURPOSE

The purpose of the BPOU is to promote the principles of the Republican Party of Minnesota, as expressed in the

State Platform, and to help elect candidates who will advance those principles in public service.

Section 2: OBJECTIVES AND DUTIES

The objectives and duties of the BPOU shall include those imposed by law and custom upon official party

committees, and the pursuit of our purpose. To these ends, the BPOU shall:

A) Organize or cause to be organized each precinct in Senate District 54;

B) Recruit, endorse and work to elect qualified Republican candidates to the State Senate and State House of Representatives;

C) Assist in the election of State and Federal Republican endorsed candidates whose constituencies, when elected, will include residents of the district;

D) Work to recruit, endorse and elect Republican or Republican-leaning candidates for local offices, where the jurisdictions include residents of Senate District 54, even if the election is nominally non-

partisan,

E) Encourage the formation of auxiliary Republican groups, and cooperate with and coordinate their activities;

F) Administer the affairs of the Party within the BPOU.

G) Communicate the Republican message and principles at every opportunity.

H) Expand participation in Republican Party and other civic activities in Senate District 54.

Section 3: JURISDICTION

The Territorial Jurisdiction of the BPOU shall be limited to the geographical area situated within the boundaries of

Senate District 54 as determined by law in accordance with the most recent federal census.

Article III -- Membership

Membership in this BPOU organization shall be open to all residents eligible to vote in Senate District 54 who wish

to be affiliated with the Republican Party and who support the purposes and objectives thereof.



Article IV -- Organization

Section 1: Officers

The BPOU Officers shall include:

A) BPOU Chair

B) BPOU 1st, 2nd Deputy Chair

C) BPOU Secretary

D) BPOU Treasurer

E) House District 54A Chair

F) 1st, 2nd, Vice-Chairs of 54A

G) House District 54B Chair

H) 1st, 2nd, Vice-Chairs of 54B

I) 1 at-large Representative from each congressional district

Section 2: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The management of the BPOU shall rest with the BPOU Executive Committee, subject to the direction of the State

Central Committee, the State Executive Committee, the BPOU Full Committee, the BPOU Convention, the State

Party Constitution, Senate District 54 Constitution and applicable State law. The BPOU Executive Committee shall

be composed of:

A) The officers and representatives listed in Section 1, and

B) The Chair of any standing committee, as identified in Section 4, if he or she is not otherwise an officer,

C) Each Republican member of the legislature residing within the district.

D) As ex officio members, any members of the Republican State Central Committee residing within the BPOU. Ex-officio members of the Executive Committee shall not have ther postions included in the

quorum count unless they are present.

Section 3: FULL COMMITTEE

The Full Committee shall be composed of:

A) Voting members of the BPOU Executive Committee,

B) Ex Officio members of the BPOU Executive Committee (they shall have a vote in the Full Committee), and

C) Chairs, or their representatives, of each precinct within Senate District 54.

Section 4: OTHER COMMITTEES

Other non-standing committees may be formed at the direction of the Executive Committee. The Chairs of these

committees will be appointed by the BPOU Chair and confirmed by the Executive Committee. The following are

convention committees. The terms of their members shall end with the adjournment of the conventions they serve.

A) Arrangements – This committee shall arrange for a location, food and facilities for a convention.

B) Registration and Credentials – This committee shall handle registration of delegates and alternates, keeping record and reporting to the Convention the registration totals.

C) Rules – This committee shall propose rules to govern the operation of each convention.



D) Resolutions/Platform – This committee shall be appointed only in even numbered years and shall consider resolutions for changes to the State Party platform. The committee shall report to the

Convention for debate and voting on each resolution. The committee will prepare the report of

approved resolutions for the Second and Fourth Congressional Districts Convention’s consideration.

E) BPOU Officer Nominations -- This Committee is charged with nominating one or more candidates for each of the BPOU officer positions.

The following committees are standing committees. The chair of each committee must be appointed by the BPOU

Chair, with agreement by the Executive Committee, after each BPOU Officer election. Chairs of these committees,

if not already officers of the BPOU, are members of the Executive Committee.

F) Constitution – This committee shall be a standing committee, with membership and duties as outlined in Article XI.

G) Elective Office Candidate Search - This shall be a standing committee and will seek to have at least one member from each of the political jurisdictions that intersect with Senate District 54. This

committee must meet at least annually and at least four (4) months before each endorsing convention.

They must maintain a list of qualified potential Republican legislative candidates at all times. They

should identify and qualify candidates for all local political offices, even if the office is officially

nonpartisan,

H) Technology committee – This committee will be in charge of all electronic messaging, e.g.. website, email, social media, and the like.

The following committees are voluntary and serve at the discretion of the Executive Committee. Chairs of these

committees are appointed by the BPOU chair and confirmed by the Executive Committee but are not necessarily

members of the Executive or Full committees. The following list is neither required nor limiting:

I) Political Activities -- effectively communicate Republican ideals and issue positions while exposing the opposition.

J) Get out the Vote -- phone calls, direct mail, literature drops and door knocking.

K) Community Events -- promote a positive image of the Republican Party in the community

L) Welcome -- seek out new activists and invite their participation

M) Caucus -- organize and arrange for successful precinct caucuses

N) Fundraising

Section 5: DUTIES

The duties of the Executive Committee shall be as follows:

A) The BPOU Chair shall conduct BPOU Executive Committee meetings. The BPOU Deputy Chair shall conduct meetings in the Chair's absence. Together, they shall appoint committees and coordinate the

activities of the House District officers. They are also ex-officio members of all BPOU committees.

B) Ex-Officio members of the Executive Committee shall not have their position included in the quorum count unless they are present.

C) The Secretary shall keep minutes of meetings, be responsible for written correspondence with the members of the BPOU committees, delegates and alternates to BPOU conventions and other

correspondence that may be necessary.

D) The Treasurer shall be responsible for all Party monies, keep financial records, disburse monies as authorized by the Executive Committee, prepare and submit all reports to the State as required by law

and help submit an annual budget.



E) House District officers shall assist in managing the affairs of precincts within their legislative district.

Section 6: FINANCES

The BPOU Treasurer shall maintain the BPOU financial records in an orderly fashion.

A) The Executive Committee shall review all records at least quarterly.

B) At least every odd year, after the convention, the Executive Committee shall designate the financial institution to be used as a depository for Party funds.

C) The BPOU Chair, Deputy Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary shall sign all financial institution signature cards.

D) All disbursements shall be by check or debit card. Any expenditure for an amount greater than $100 shall require approval by the Chair or Deputy Chair.

E) Receipts for all expenditures must be submitted to, and kept by, the Treasurer for auditing purposes by the 1

st and 15

th of each month, for the period which an expenditure was made. Receipts not turned in by

Campaign Finance Board reporting deadlines will be considered In Kind donations and be non-

refundable.

F) All funds coming to the BPOU should be consistent with Minnesota and Federal laws and deposited in the SD54 account(s) upon verification, or be returned to the donor.

Article V -- BPOU Elections

Section 1: BPOU Officers

The BPOU Officers shall be elected by the delegates at the odd-year BPOU convention. The term will last until the

subsequent odd-year convention.

A) The Chair, Deputy Chair, Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected at large by Senate district..

B) House District officers shall be elected by delegates of their respective House districts.

C) State Central Committee Delegates and ranked alternates shall be elected at large by congressional district.

Section 2: Precinct Officers

Officers of each precinct shall consist of a Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary, elected to a two-year term at the even-

numbered year Precinct Caucus, in compliance with State statute. In the event a precinct fails to elect any officer at

this caucus, the BPOU Executive Committee may appoint an individual to fill the vacancy in that precinct.

Section 3: Nominating Committee

A nominating committee, as described in Article IV, is charged with nominating one or more candidates for each of

the various officer positions. Nominations shall also be accepted from the floor.

Article VI -- Meetings

Section 1: Requirements:

A) The Executive Committee shall meet at least once per quarter. The Executive Committee may hold a meeting at any time on seven (7) day’s notice to all members either at the call of the Chair or by

request of at least twenty (20) percent of the voting members of the Committee. A meeting can be held

with as little as three (3) days verbal notice upon agreement of two-thirds of the voting members.

B) The Executive Committee may establish a calendar of regular meetings. A seven (7) day advanced notice shall be given to the members of the Committee if a regular meeting is to be cancelled or

postponed.



C) The Full Committee shall meet at least quarterly. The purpose of these meetings shall be primarily to provide information and instruction to precinct chairs, to coordinate community events, outreach, and

communications, and to strengthen the Party through wider involvement in Party activities. A meeting

of the Executive and Full Committee can coincide. Members shall be given at least seven (7) days

written or electronic notice for meetings of the Full Committee.

D) A quorum shall be 33 percent of members of the Executive or Full Committees for the purpose of transacting BPOU business.

E) Electronic voting, whether by e-mail, website application or other means, may be used when the executive committee needs to reach a decision on short notice.

Article VII -- BPOU Conventions

Section 1: Call

A) BPOU conventions shall be held each year during the period and for the purpose designated by the Official Call issued by the State Executive Committee, the State Central Committee, the Second (2nd)

District and Fourth (4th)

district Committees, or the BPOU Executive Committee. The BPOU

Executive Committee shall determine the time and place of these conventions. Special BPOU

conventions shall be held at the call of the aforementioned groups, or at the discretion of the majority

of the BPOU Executive Committee, provided that a minimum of ten (10) day’s notice, in writing, be

sent to each delegate and alternate.

B) If events warrant a special election for the State Senate or House, a special endorsing convention may be held at the call of the BPOU Chair, with agreement of the majority of the Executive Committee. A

notice of not less than five (5) days shall be given to delegates and alternates. It shall be held for the

sole purpose of endorsing a candidate for office.

C) Upon notification by the Candidate Search Committee that a candidate in a local election is one who can advance Republican principles in office, the Executive Committee may call a special endorsing

convention, for the sole purpose of endorsing a Republican candidate for the office, even if it may be

officially nonpartisan. Delegates to the convention shall be those delegates and alternates within the

BPOU who are eligible to vote in the election. Once a candidate is endorsed, the BPOU should work

to elect the candidate.

Section 2: Order of Business

At all annual BPOU conventions, the order of business shall follow the practice of previous conventions up to the

preliminary credentials report. The Convention shall then proceed to the seating of alternates as outlined in Section

3, followed by election of the permanent officers of the convention and the remainder of business.

In general election years the additional items of business shall include:

A) Endorsement of a candidate for State Senate from Senate District 54, and endorsement of Minnesota House candidates from Districts 54A and 54B;

B) Resolutions for changes to the State Party platform;

C) Election of delegates, and one alternates for each delegate, to the Second Congressional District, Fourth Congressional District and State Republican conventions; and

D) Any other matters which might fall within the jurisdiction of the Convention.

In odd-numbered years items to be acted upon shall include:

Election of BPOU officers;

Election of delegates, and up to two alternates for each delegate, to State Central Committee;

Proposed changes to this constitution; and

Any other matters which might fall within the jurisdiction of the Convention.



Section 3: Seating of Delegates and Alternates

A) The BPOU Convention shall be composed of delegates and alternates elected at the most recent Republican Party Precinct Caucuses within Senate District 54. The ratio of delegates allotted to

Republican votes cast in the precinct at the last election shall be uniform throughout the BPOU. The

Credentials Committee shall seat all duly elected and accredited delegates of each precinct who are

present. In the event that the total registered delegates and alternates are less than the total allotted to

the precinct, all shall be seated. Otherwise, alternates shall be seated as follows: If the precinct chair

and vice-chair are absent, the seated delegates shall elect a chair, and then proceed to fill the vacancies.

B) Vacancies shall be filled by the alternates in the order in which they were ranked by the Precinct Caucus, if not ranked, then by vote of the seated delegates. If a tie vote arises, the chair shall appoint,

by coin toss, one of the alternates who participated in the tie. Alternates shall be elected to fill

vacancies individually to replace absent delegates. The alternate so elected may subsequently vote in

the election to fill the next vacancy.

C) If a delegate arrives late, the delegate shall assume the seat of the lowest ranked alternate. A delegate may be seated at any time, unless balloting is in progress.

D) If a precinct has any vacancies that can't be filled by an alternate from the same precinct, the vacancy shall not be filled.

Section 4: QUORUM

A quorum at any convention shall consist of twenty (20) percent of the total number of delegates elected at the

precinct caucuses within the district. Once established, it shall prevail until adjournment of the convention.

Section 5: Election of delegates to the State Convention

Delegates and alternates to the Republican State and Congressional District Conventions shall be elected in

accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota and the State Republican Constitution, and shall continue as such

until their successors are elected. Delegates and alternates shall be elected by Congressional District at the BPOU

convention. Alternates shall be ranked for seating purposes at these conventions.

Section 6: ENDORSEMENT–

A motion to endorse will be in order at any BPOU convention in the years when these elections occur. This motion

must carry by a majority vote.

A) The BPOU Convention may endorse a candidate for office of State Senator. Endorsement shall be by sixty (60) percent of the valid ballots cast, providing this number exceeds 50 percent of the total seated

delegates and alternates as of the last Credentials committee report preceding the vote. The definition

of a valid ballot is defined in the Republican Party of Minnesota Constitution.

B) A Sub-Caucus of a BPOU Convention or a separate convention of the delegates from State House Districts 54A or 54B may each endorse a candidate for State Representative. If endorsement is by a

separate convention, agenda of said convention shall be limited to the endorsement of these candidates

only. Endorsement shall be by sixty (60) percent of the valid ballots cast, providing this number

exceeds 50 percent of the total seated delegates and alternates as of the last Credentials Committee

report preceding the vote. The definition of a valid ballot is defined in the Republican Party of

Minnesota Constitution.

C) A BPOU Convention may provide for a non-binding advisory endorsement to candidates for State or Federal office. Endorsement shall be by sixty (60) percent of the valid ballots cast. For non-binding

advisory endorsements, there shall only be one ballot per office. With agreement of the Convention, a

non-binding straw poll may be taken for any of these offices, and the final tally of the ballot will be

made part of the record of the convention.



Article VIII -- Congressional District Relationship

Section 1: Congressional District Committee

As the Republican Committee of the 2nd and 4th

Congressional Districts may provide, representation from the

BPOU on the Congressional District Full Committee shall be in the following order, on a volunteer basis and with

approval by the Executive Committee:

A) BPOU Chair.

B) House district chairs; if there is position for only one, lots shall be drawn as to which shall serve for a period of one year. Then, the other shall serve for a year or until the expiration of his/her term,

whichever comes sooner.

C) BPOU Deputy Chair

D) House District Vice-Chairs

E) BPOU Secretary

F) BPOU Treasurer

G) At large delegate elected to executive committee from each Congressional District

Section 2: Alternates

Should (any of) the designated representative(s) be unable to attend any CD2 or CD4 meeting, he/she shall arrange

for an alternate from the list in Section 1.

Article IX -- Vacancies and Removals

Section 1: Vacancies

Vacancies in precinct offices may be filled by appointment of the Executive Committee or, if so directed, by a

caucus of Republicans in the affected precinct. Should vacancies occur in the Executive Committee, replacements

may be appointed by the Executive Committee.

Section 2; Removals

An officer of the Executive Committee may be removed from office by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all members of the

executive committee (only ex-officio members actually voting included for purposes of determining 2/3

requirement) provided that the officer in question is furnished with a fourteen (14) day notice, in writing, of the

charges that may warrant removal. Further, the officer in question shall be entitled to respond to these charges in

person or in writing prior to the vote to remove.

Section 3: Attendance

If a member of the Executive Committee is absent without cause from more than three (3) consecutive meetings, this

person shall be subject to the removal provisions outlined in Section 2 of this Article.

Section 4: Cause for Removal

It is the duty of all Executive Committee members to support Republican endorsed candidates. Should any member

of this body actively and publicly campaign against a Republican endorsed candidate, that member may be removed

from the Executive Committee in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.

Section 5: Conflict of Interest



Any elected member of the Executive Committee who announces their candidacy for Federal or State elected public

office shall be placed on immediate leave of absence and if he/she receives endorsement or runs in the Primary

Election he/she shall resign their position on the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE X -- Parliamentary Authority

The rules contained in the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the BPOU in all

cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of the

Republican Party of Minnesota, this Constitution, the statutes of the State of Minnesota, or any special rules of order

the BPOU may adopt.

Article XI – Amendments

Section 1: Effectively

This constitution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by a majority vote of the Senate District 54

Convention.

Section 2: Constitution Committee

The Executive Committee shall be members of the standing Constitution and By-laws Committee defined in Article

IV. By-laws may be adopted and amended by a majority vote of the Full Committee.

Section 3: Amendments

This Constitution may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the delegates present at any BPOU convention,

provided that the proposed amendments are first referred to the Constitution Committee. The official convention call

must indicate the constitutional amendments to be considered. Amendments that are editorial in nature, for purposes

of grammar, clarity or style, may be made by the Constitution Committee at any time. The Secretary will maintain a

current copy.

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Nominating Committee Report and

Candidate Biographies

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT

The members of the Nominating Committee, Kellie Eigenheer, Edward Schultz, Terry Flower

and Karin Housley interviewed the following candidates and found them qualified to run for a

legislative seat in Senate District 54:

Dean Barton of St. Paul Park

Mike Fouts of Cottage Grove

Denny Hanna of Grey Cloud Island

Derrick Lehrke of Cottage Grove

Denny McNamara of Hastings

Janis Quinlan of St. Paul Park

Chad Rediske of Cottage Grove



Candidate for: Open

Name: Dean Barton

Contact: 651-276-5868

I am a St. Paul native that grew up in the Rice Street and Mounds

Park areas of the city. I attended Mankato State University for a

year and a half after high school before enlisting in the United

States Marine Corps for four years active duty.

I remained in the southern Orange County area of California

following my enlistment. It was there I met and married my wife,

Roberta and began raising our four children. We moved to

Minnesota in 1996 and settled in the city of St. Paul Park in 1997.

Two of our children live out of state, one resides in the Twin Cities

and the youngest is stationed with the Marine Corps in 29 Palms,

CA. His unit deployed to Afghanistan from March to October

2011.

Professionally, I have been with my current employer for 14 years

in a dual capacity of trainer and risk analyst. Previous

employment has included positions as a trainer, internal auditor, shipping and receiving manager,

customer service supervisor and accounting supervisor.

Socially, I have been involved with soccer for 20 years as a referee, assignor, mentor/assessor

and coach; with seven years at the high school level including the last two years at Community

of Peace Academy in St. Paul. Moreover, I served in board positions for AYSO, CGAA

Traveling Soccer, MN Youth Soccer and the MN State Referee Committee.

Apart from soccer, I was appointed to a two year term as a member at large for the ServeMN

board by Gov. Pawlenty. I served two years each as chair and secretary on the Parks and

Recreation Commission for St. Paul Park and two years each as president and vice president of

education for a Toastmaster club. In California, my family ran a food bank for five years that

primarily offered weekly food distributions to Hispanic people in our community.

Currently, I am a member of a Community Partners Council, chair an employee network as part

of my employer’s Diversity Center for Excellence and serve on the board of directors for a local

missionary organization. My wife and I have also been involved with programs at our church

that feed the poor and mentor students with MN Teen Challenge.



Candidate for: Open

Name: Dennis Hanna

Contact: 651-470-7548

Address: 9301 Grey Cloud Island Drive So, St. Paul Park, MN 55071

Married to Elizabeth, adult children Lee and Susan.

Grey Cloud resident for 24 years, Denmark Township prior to that.

Education:

E.E and business at McAllister College and University of Minnesota, CPCU diploma

Business:

Owner of insurance agency for 30 years, remodeling contractor last 10 years.

Other noteworthy endeavors:

Board of managers South Washington watershed district 8 years

Washington County internal audit committee 6 years

Grey Cloud town board 9 years

President National Association of American family agents 5 years

Board of Directors, National Association of Direct Writers

Served on many committees, boards, panels at local and county levels.

Have a broad knowledge base in insurance, contracting, government. Have experience as a lobbyist at both state and federal level. Known for telling it like it is and getting things

done.



Candidate for: MN House of Reps. District 54A

Name: Derrick Lehrke

Contact: 651-459-3932

Derrick Lehrke is a lifelong resident of Cottage Grove with his wife,

Autumn. Derrick’s career has been in management and small business

ventures. During his management career, he managed multiple restaurant

locations simultaneously. His focus was turning around underperforming

locations. Through his leadership, creativity and ability to manage a

budget, Derrick was able to turn four locations into profiting stores in one

year. Lehrke is also an entrepreneur. He owns a small, property

management company with his wife, providing affordable housing options

to the community. Prior to his current business, he owned a business

manufacturing custom poker tables. He is also a Certified EMT and is

currently attending Inver Hills for a Degree in Emergency Medical

Services and will soon be starting firefighter training.

Derrick Lehrke was elected to the Cottage Grove City Council Nov. 2, 2010. Councilman Lehrke

has always been active in politics. He is a former House District Chair and Senate District

Deputy Chair. As a campaign manager he was instrumental in electing the first Republican to

HD 57A in recent history, as well as unseat a 27 year incumbent from the Washington County

Board. In 2010, he received ―Volunteer of the month‖ award by State Party Chair, Tony Sutton,

for his hard work and dedication to the party and its candidates. He also served as Dakota County

Director of the gubernatorial recount. His interests include politics, playing sports, and assisting

service members and their families. Councilman Lehrke is actively involved in the Cottage

Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and A Touch of Home (ATOH), which distributes care

packages to deployed service members.



Candidate for: MN House of Reps. District 54B

Name: Denny McNamara

Contact: 651-296-3135

State Representative Denny McNamara (R-Hastings) is serving his

fifth term representing District 57B in the Minnesota House of

Representatives. McNamara currently serves as Chairman of the

Minnesota House Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Policy

and Finance Committee. A small business owner, McNamara is a

recognized voice for job growth and fiscal responsibility. He resides

in Hastings with his wife, Lynne.



Candidate for: MN State Senate District 54

Name: Mike Fouts

Contact: 612-250-7069

Age: 41

Married for 18 years with two children

Education:

BA in Elementary Education from Arizona State University (2004)

BS in Psychology from Arizona State University (2004)

Pursuing Masters in Gifted/Talented Education at the University of St. Thomas

Employment:

I have been working the Catholic School System in a variety of positions for the past 7 years including: teacher of middle school math, Spanish, and religion, and as technology support.

Prior to teaching, I worked as a software developer and consultant for a medical systems company in Scottsdale, AZ.

Personal:

I have been an active participant in my parish of St. Rita’s Catholic Church since moving back to MN in the fall of 2006. I have served on the parish council for a 3-year term, including 1 year as

chair. I am currently a member of the parish planning and design team.

I have been involved in local, state, and national Republican political campaigns for many years. My political service has included participating as both delegate and alternate to the Minnesota

State Republican conventions, an active volunteer for numerous campaigns, and working with

others within CD2 on BPOU database and website specifications.

Political:

I am a strict fiscal and social conservative who believes that the sphere of political influence should be strongest at the local level and decrease as it moves further from home. Local and state

governments, in my view, should have much more influence in the day-to-day lives and

governance of Minnesota’s citizens than the Federal government, and the least necessary

government involvement with our lives, is best.

I am pro-life, believe in as strict a reading/application of the US Constitution as possible, and will wholly support our party’s endorsement for Minnesota Senate, whomever that may be.




Name: Janis Quinlan

Contact: 651-285-6509

Janis Quinlan-Senate Candidate District 57

Born January 9th, 1964, St. Paul, Mn.

Graduated Johnson High School 1982, top 5 %.

Awarded Outstanding Swimmer Student of the St. Paul City

Conference. Individual City Champion, record holder, State

finalist.

Graduated St. Cloud State University 1988, Bachelor of

Science Physical Education.

SCSU Individual Conference swimming champion, record

holder, and National participant.

St. Paul Johnson Head Boy’s and Girl’s Swim Coach since

1987.

Two Children: Ryan, 19, St. Cloud State sophomore, Nicholas, 18, Tartan High School Senior,

has enlisted into the National Guard for August 2012.

Taught in St. Paul Schools from 1988-1992.

Pro shop supervisor for the City of St. Paul from 1990-1999.

Real estate agent Coldwell Banker Burnet 1998-Present.

Johnson High School Governor Alumni Club President.

Resident St. Paul Park since May, 2011.

2012 Caucus Convener.

Engaged, Don Guerin.




Name: Chad Rediske

Conact: 651.774.2670

Chad Rediske believes that Minnesota government needs

honest leaders who are accountable to the taxpayers of this

state. Chad possesses these qualities in both his personal and

professional life. It's often said that past behavior is the best

predictor of future behavior. Chad’s proven track record

indicates he is equipped and qualified to make a positive

difference for his constituents in SD54, as well as the citizens

of Minnesota

Chad has a strong Catholic upbringing, and graduated from St.

Bernard’s High School. He competed in hockey, football and

adult league soft ball. Chad’s strong competitive spirit has

helped him succeed in many other areas throughout his life.

Chad began his college career at St. Cloud State University, and quickly learned the meaning of

responsibility. With the onset of Operation Desert Storm, Chad took a hiatus from St. Cloud

State University and joined the military, where he learned to grow up in the U.S. Marine Corps!

He left the service in 1995, and worked as a manger in retail for a few years. He returned to

school, and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Metro State

University in St. Paul, MN. Chad has worked in Information Technology for the last 15 years, as

well as run his financial services business for the last 6 years.

Chad has served as a delegate to the MN Republican Party Convention and has served as

Campaign Treasurer for Kellie Eigenheer during her HD57A run in 2006.

Chad is devoted to his wife, Lise’ and their three children. Chad and his family are active and

involved members of Cottage Grove Athletic Association, coached CGAA Girls Softball for

three years and looks forward to staying involved as his youngest two boys start to participate in

recreation activities. Chad is committed to investing in the future of the state of Minnesota by

helping the youth become the leaders of tomorrow.

As a resident of the 54th district, Chad wants to see this area thrive again with lower taxes and

higher paying jobs for our families. Chad is committed to working for the citizens of the 54th

district and he is ready to serve you as your next MN State Senator.

Minnesota Senate District 54 Republicans 2012 Convention Handbook CONVENTIONS

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Congressional District Convention Information

State Convention Information

DELEGATES TO CONGRESSIONAL AND STATE CONVENTIONS

There is a form in the foyer to self-nominate yourself as a delegate to the Congressional and

State Conventions. If elected as a delegate, you will be our representative to both the

congressional and state conventions.

We will separate into our two Congressional districts, take the list of self-elect names, the people

on the list will have an opportunity to introduce themselves, then we will vote on our delegates.

The Second Congressional District (CD2) is allowed 30 delegates and 30 alternates.

The Fourth Congressional District (CD4) is allowed 3 delegates and 3 alternates.

Convention for CD2:

Saturday, April 21, 2012, 9 a.m.

Shakopee Jr. High School

200 10th

Avenue East

Shakopee, MN 55379

Convention for CD4:

Saturday, April 21, 2012, 9 a.m.

Jimmy’s Conference Center

1132 County Road E East

Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Minnesota State Convention:

May 18-19, 2012

St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center

10 – 4th

Avenue South

St. Cloud, MN 56301

Minnesota Senate District 54 Republicans 2012 Convention Handbook PLATFORM RESOLUTIONS

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Resolutions for State Party Platform

Resolutions to Consider

R 1.0 - State of MN and the US Government use a concept of zero budgeting

R 2.0 - Be it resolved that the Republican Party of Minnesota supports the abolition of the

unconstitutional (i.e. illegal) Federal Reserve System (aka, ―the Fed‖) and the establishment of a

Constitutional (i.e. legal) monetary system, in accordance with Article 1, Section 8 of the United States

Constitution

R 3.0 - MN GOP shall oppose ―So-called retention elections‖ for Minnesota judicial elections

R 4.0 - We demand an audit of the Federal Reserve System. By an independent auditing team

Resolutions not recommended to pass as submitted:

#1 Duplication, #2Already in Platform, #3 Too Vague/Broad, #4 Too Specific,

Section 1

Promote Economic Prosperity:

R 1.1 - #2 Repeal 16th amendment to U.S. Constitution

R 1.2- #2 US Congress pass a law to amend the US Constitution to have a balanced budged

R 1.3 - State of MN pass a law to amend to state constitution to have a balanced budget

R 1.4 - If the Federal government does not pass a balanced budget, then those legislations will be

ineligible for re-election

R 1.5 - #3 Debt discussions should include principal, not only interest

R 1.6 - #3 Do away with baseline budgeting

Section 2

Preserve Civil Rights

R 2.1 - #2 Human rights begins at conception

R 2.2 - #2 Resolve that the Republican Party continue to work to overturn Roe Vs. Wade

R 2.3 - #3 An open, transparent government is essential for liberty. Being able to access data from all

branches of government is essential to achieve this end. The judiciary must have all administrative

documents available to the citizens upon request.

Section 4

Strengthen our Families and Communities

R 4.1 - #2 Repeal 2010 passage of Obama-care

R 4.2 - #1 (R 4.1) Resolve that the Republican Party overturn Obama Care

R 4.3 - #1 (R 4.1) Be it resolved that no part of the 2700 page health care reform law or its 1000’s of

pages of proposed or finalized regulations should be put into state law in MN



R 4.4 - #2 &4 Be it resolved that the MN state law 624.04 that requires insurance companies to send

private patient data to the state of MN and allow the state of MN to analyze the data without patient

consent be repealed

R 4.5 - #2 Be it resolved that no patient’s medical record be placed into MN’s health information

exchange or the national health surveillance system without the written informed consent of the individual

Section 6

Strengthen the Rule of Law

R 6.1 - #2 Rule of law The ―Board on Judicial Standards‖ must be placed under the legislative branch of

government where the MN Constitution says that it belongs, providing ―Checks and Balances‖.

R 6.2 - #1 (R 3.0) We reject judicial ―retention elections‖, judicial appointments, judicial ―merit

selection‖, the Missouri plan or anything like these ideas

R 6.3 - #3 The 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted that people born in the U.S.,

unless they are subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S., are not citizens of the U.S.

R 6.4 - #4 We commend Sen. Scott Newman, Sen. Mike Jungbauer, Rep. Ron Shimanski, Rep. Diana

Anderson, and Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen for being the chief authors on SF 627, SF 1508, HF 1536, HF

1474, and HF1568, which will enact our Republican Platform goals of eliminating the Incumbent label on

judicial ballots, greatly increasing the number of judicial elections, electing judges by the voters in the

county that they serve and strengthening the administration of judicial ethics.

R 6.5 - #3 Our legislators are the lawmakers. Judges are not to make or write law. When they try to, they

need to be corrected by the Legislative Branch as provided by the Minnesota Constitution.

R 6.6 - #3 Urge congress to impeach judges who rule contrary to U. S. Constitution

Section 8

Make Government Smaller and Better

R 8.1 - #2 Because every citizen’s life, liberty and property are threatened when the legislature is in

session, be it resolved that the Minn legislature meet only every other year and for no more than two

months

R 8.2 - #2 Whereas public confidence in the outcome of our elections is crucial to maintain a republic that

operates with the consent of the governed; and

Whereas the Minnesota Constitution, Article VII, Section 1 prescribes the qualifications for eligibility to

vote and naturally should include verification of meeting those qualifications,

Therefore be it resolved that the party platform should be amended to support the adoption and

ratification of an amendment to Minnesota’s Constitution that requires all voters, at the time of voting to

first present current, valid photo identification; and, pursuant to the United States Supreme Court, that

such necessary identification be provided at no charge to the voter; and that all voters must be subject to

the same rigorous standards of eligibility verification, regardless of the time of registration before casting

a ballot. We believe that this provision is an essential and appropriate amendment to Minnesota’s

Constitution, Article VII, Section 1, which describes the qualifications to vote in Minnesota’s elections.

R 8.3 - #1 (R 8.2) Require driver license or other official identification for voting

R 8.4 - #2 & 3 Congress shall not exempt themselves or pass laws to benefit themselves

R 8.5 - #2 Term limits – Total 12 years for all federal elected offices

R 8.6 - #2 Be it resolved; U.S. Senators shall be limited to 2 – 6 year terms per lifetime

U.S. Representatives shall be limited to 6 – 2 year terms per lifetime



R 8.7 - #2 Term limits on both state and federal levels

R 8.8 - #3 The Grand jury needs to be removed from the screening process of the district court chief

judge. The people should have the right to approach a grand jury to present evidence of governmental

corruption

R 8.9 - #4 We strongly urge the Republican authors of SF 1465 and HF 1666, which would put a

Constitutional amendment on the ballot this fall which would eliminate our right to vote for judges to

withdraw their sponsorship of these bills immediately and promise to vote against them.

Section 9

Defend America at Home and Abroad

R 9.1 - #2 Require the Federal Government to vigorously enforce our present laws regarding illegal

immigration

R 9.2 - #2 If the Federal Government will not enforce laws on illegal immigration, then we should require

the state of Minnesota to enforce our border with Canada and places like our international airport

R 9.3 - #3 Repeal of Obama care. Immigrants coming to United States should have to follow the rules of

the U.S. Government I.D., learn English and earn U.S. citizenship before able to participate in U.S.

happenings. Government needs to stop spending (balanced budget)

Other

R 10.1 - Republicans shall elect all delegates at precincts caucus and all conventions by proportional

selection process

R 10.2- #3 Resolved that the Minnesota state and Federal Constitution be amended to protect each citizen

right of conscience.

R 10.3 - #3 Whereas the GOP Platform represents the values of the vast majority of Republicans and

conservatives

And is the statement of our goals for Government

Be it resolved that all candidates using the GOP designation must follow 90% of the platform or all GOP

support must be withdrawn

R 10.4- Resolve that the Republican Party prior congressmen and woman cannot become lobbyists

R 10.5 - #3 & 4 Impeach/Remove any state or national Supreme Court justices or Presidents that belittle

or refuse to uphold our Constitution.

R 10.6 - #3 We believe that voters should have the ability to remove any judge from office, regardless of

whether someone chooses to run against them. Voters should have access to information about the judge

on the ballot.

R 10.7 - #3 The position of the party on all present and future bills, laws, and propositions relating to or

being about the censorship of any materials, printed or digital, shall be against them and shall remain

accessible to anyone

Resolutions Committee: Derrick Lehrke Chair, Mike Edman, Dean Barton, Roberta Barton, Roger

Claxton, Dan Flood, Chad Rediske

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Executive Committee Information

Be an officer on the Executive Committee!

At the convention, we will be electing new officers to the SD54 Republicans Executive

Committee. We encourage you to consider running for one of the positions.

To be eligible to be an officer, you need (1) to reside in Senate District 54, (2) wish to be

affiliated with the Republican Party, and (3) support the purposes and objectives of the BPOU. It

is not necessary for you to be at the convention to be elected as an officer.

To be considered for a position on the Executive Committee, add your name to the sign-up

sheet in the auditorium lobby.

The Executive Committee manages the BPOU and it works to accomplish the purposes of the

BPOU which are (1) support our candidates and (2) promote the principles of the Republican

Party.

The Exec Committee is required to meet quarterly, but during an election season (as we are

now), the meetings would probably be monthly.

We encourage you to bring your skills, fresh ideas, and passion to our organization where they

will be put to good use to help win our legislative seats!

Executive Committee BPOU Officers

BPOU Chair

BPOU 1st Deputy Chair

BPOU 2nd Deputy Chair

BPOU Secretary

BPOU Treasurer

House District 54A Chair

1st Vice Chair of 54A

2nd Vice Chair of 54A

House District 54B Chair

1st Vice Chair of 54B

2nd Vice Chair of 54B

At Large Representative from 2nd Congressional District

At Large Representative from 4th Congressional District

Minnesota Senate District 54 Republicans 2012 Convention Handbook BPOU TREASURER’S REPORT

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BPOU Treasurer’s Report

As of March 26, 2012, there is $554.67 in the SD57 checking account.

-Treasurer Tom Willenbring

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Chairman’s Report

Senate District 57 Chair Report

By Kellie Eigenheer

Let me begin by saying we are now Senate District 54.

Thank you to the outgoing Executive Committee: Edward Schultz, Tom Dippel, Kevin

Trandem, Cathleen Lenihan, Anthony Horton, Ron Kath, Tim Chapman, Faye Hatch, Ernesto

Bernal and Tom Willenbring. These people are talented and committed and were instrumental in

our successes over the last two years.

A big thank you to Rep. Denny McNamara and Rep. John Kriesel for their tireless service to our

communities.

The role of our BPOU is to help our candidates, and promote the principles of the Republican

Party. I think we can never do enough to support our candidates and this is an area we can

improve on.

On the other hand, I think that promoting the principles of the Republican Party has been a

strength of our BPOU. We have a relevant, up-to-date website. Hopefully, you have benefitted

from our emails, which keep our people informed. We supported some candidates at the local

level—and most of them won! Our ―Local Voices‖ monthly get togethers sometimes reached

60-70 people.

We did ―take it to the chin‖ with a couple of major decisions in the last two months. We lost

Karin Housley, a great Senate candidate, to redistricting and a very popular Rep. John Kriesel

announced his retirement from the legislature.

But I am very much encouraged by the people who have stepped up indicating they were

interested in seeking our endorsement. As I write this, there are seven candidates seeking

endorsement for the three seats. There were still others that we talked with, that decided this

wasn’t the right time for them. Our community is fed up, motivated and ready to work hard to

win all three seats for the Republicans.

I encourage you to stay in touch—get SD54’s email updates, ―friend‖ us on Facebook, ―follow‖

us on Twitter. It’s a non-intrusive way to know what our candidates are up to and when they

need help.

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