Meeting Information
Progressive Dane meets monthly at General Membership Meetings. These meetings usually are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, from 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m., at the Madison Public Library's central (downtown) building on 201 W. Mifflin St., 2nd floor.
The General Membership Meeting is the highest decision-making body of Progressive Dane. Meetings are open to the public. However, only Progressive Dane members can vote.
What takes place at meetings:
- The membership votes on endorsements, positions on issues, major organizational decisions
- Report from a Progressive Dane-endorsed elected official
- An "Educational," which is a 20-30 minute presentation and discussion on a political topic
- Announcements
How to get an item on the Progressive Dane General Membership Meeting agenda:
- A member brings an issue with a recommendation to the Steering Committee.
- The Steering Committee determines whether or not a response from Progressive Dane is appropriate and makes a recommendation to the general membership. The decision of whether or not to pursue a particular issue depends on both politics and resources.
- For last-minute items (these are highly discouraged) or announcements, contact the Steering Committee co-chairs or the chair of the upcoming meeting. A different Steering Committee member chairs each month, and the chair of each month's meeting is noted in that month's newsletter.
Committee Meetings
In addition to the General Membership Meeting, the many Progressive Dane committees meet regularly throughout the month. Go to the Committees pages on this site to find out who to call for information about committee meetings or click on the full calendar to see when they meet next.
Progressive Dane Mission
We, the members of Progressive Dane, join together to form an independent political party in Dane County with a major focus on local issues. We pledge to work to improve the quality of life in Dane County for all people, particularly those marginalized by economic and social discrimination. We will work to improve our local government by making it open, easier to understand, and accessible for all citizens of Dane County. We are working to achieve positive policy change by electing accountable progressive officials and mobilizing citizen action.
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In The News Blog
Progressive Dane's "In The News" blog keeps you up to date on the latest news from (and about) PD. Check here for information on PD's policy initiatives and to read about what our endorsed elected officials are up to.
- What's Really Happening? Find out at PD monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 25th - 08/23
- Talking Out Loud About Racial Justice - 07/19
- June Membership Meeting - 06/23
Upcoming Events
The Progressive Dane General Membership meeting will be held Wednesday, August 25th at 6:30 p.m. at Madison's Downtown Public Library. Beer Caucus afterwards at Nick's on State St.
Now is the time to become a member or become a sustainer. Go on-line to make a committment to Progressive Dane today.
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