The 2020 DFL 51 Senate District Convention
When: Saturday, April 4, 2020. Registration begins at 9:00AM, Convention convenes at 10:00AM. The Convention will end by 4:00PM. A $20 donation is suggested to help cover costs. A snack bar will be open throughout the convention, and we're having a bake sale (see below)!
Where: Black Hawk Middle School cafeteria (1540 Deerwood Drive in Eagan)
Who: Delegates and Alternates elected at the precinct caucuses should attend! Anyone can attend as a visitor.
What: Endorse our candidates for the MN House of Representatives and MN Senate, elect delegates to the DFL Congressional and State Conventions, vote on resolutions for the DFL Platform, and elect new Senate District 51 officers.
Campaigns: We look forward to hearing from many candidates for office at our convention! Click here for rules and information for campaigns and candidates.
Bake Sale: Whether you are a delegate or just enthusiastic, bring your commercially-prepared and purchased bake sale donation on convention day! Gluten-free items are appreciated. Please label them prominently!
Convention Documents: The following documents will be available soon.
- Convention Agenda
- Convention Rules
- Senate District Constitution
- Resolutions Adopted
Interested in being a Senate District Officer? Sign up for an interview with the Nominations Committee. Schedule will be available soon.
DFL 51 is a group of dedicated volunteers devoted to electing DFL candidates, building a progressive community and having fun!
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Position Descriptions
CHAIR: The Chair presides at meetings of the Senate District 51 (SD51) Central and Executive committees. As the leader of SD51, the Chair works with DFL-endorsed legislative candidates to help get them elected. He or she helps set up precinct caucuses and conventions and opens the SD51 Convention following the procedures described in the State DFL Call. The Chair is responsible for managing the district, organizing candidate support, fund-raising, various events, and being the public face of the district. The Chair is a member of the Second Congressional District (CD2) Executive and Central committees. The Chair should be knowledgeable about the rules of the State DFL.
VICE CHAIR: The Vice Chair must identify as a different gender than the Chair. The Vice Chair presides at the SD51 Central and Executive committee meetings in the absence of the Chair. Other duties include assisting in the discharge of the Chair's duties and attending meetings of the CD2 Central Committee.
SECRETARY: The Secretary is responsible for taking and preserving the minutes and attendance records of all proceedings of the SD51 Executive and Central committees, coordinating mailings, communication with SD51 members and state organizations, and maintaining databases and other records. Some computer skills required.
TREASURER: The Treasurer is in charge of the funds of the Senate District. The Treasurer also completes and files all MN campaign finance reports for the district, issues SD51 MN campaign refund forms, maintains the checkbook, receives funds, pays bills and writes thank you notes to donors. Training is provided. Some computer skills required.
OUTREACH OFFICER: The Outreach & Inclusion Officer is responsible for outreach to underrepresented groups and shall conduct or sponsor wide-ranging, intentional and results-oriented activities designed to recruit and engage such groups in party affairs within SD51. The Officer ensures the district complies with affirmative action principles of the DFL.
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: The Communications Officer is responsible for maintaining the district website and managing social media activities in conjunction with the Secretary, sending communications on behalf of the Chair, Executive Committee and Central Committee, and maintaining an electronic repository of important district documents. Some computer skills required.
SENATE DISTRICT DIRECTORS: Directors serve on and perform functions assigned to them by the SD51 Chair and Executive or Central committees. These could include service on a committee involving the district budget, fundraising, database development, precinct development, voter registration, outreach, events, and candidate development. No experience required.
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS: The State Central Committee (SCC) is the governing body of the MN DFL between state conventions. It is the responsibility of our SCC members to make certain we are represented at these meetings by a full delegation. Meetings are held all over the state. SCC members attend SD51, CD2 and SCC meetings.
VICE CHAIR: The Vice Chair must identify as a different gender than the Chair. The Vice Chair presides at the SD51 Central and Executive committee meetings in the absence of the Chair. Other duties include assisting in the discharge of the Chair's duties and attending meetings of the CD2 Central Committee.
SECRETARY: The Secretary is responsible for taking and preserving the minutes and attendance records of all proceedings of the SD51 Executive and Central committees, coordinating mailings, communication with SD51 members and state organizations, and maintaining databases and other records. Some computer skills required.
TREASURER: The Treasurer is in charge of the funds of the Senate District. The Treasurer also completes and files all MN campaign finance reports for the district, issues SD51 MN campaign refund forms, maintains the checkbook, receives funds, pays bills and writes thank you notes to donors. Training is provided. Some computer skills required.
OUTREACH OFFICER: The Outreach & Inclusion Officer is responsible for outreach to underrepresented groups and shall conduct or sponsor wide-ranging, intentional and results-oriented activities designed to recruit and engage such groups in party affairs within SD51. The Officer ensures the district complies with affirmative action principles of the DFL.
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: The Communications Officer is responsible for maintaining the district website and managing social media activities in conjunction with the Secretary, sending communications on behalf of the Chair, Executive Committee and Central Committee, and maintaining an electronic repository of important district documents. Some computer skills required.
SENATE DISTRICT DIRECTORS: Directors serve on and perform functions assigned to them by the SD51 Chair and Executive or Central committees. These could include service on a committee involving the district budget, fundraising, database development, precinct development, voter registration, outreach, events, and candidate development. No experience required.
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS: The State Central Committee (SCC) is the governing body of the MN DFL between state conventions. It is the responsibility of our SCC members to make certain we are represented at these meetings by a full delegation. Meetings are held all over the state. SCC members attend SD51, CD2 and SCC meetings.
Prepared and paid for by Senate District 51 DFL Committee, Lisa Noah, Chair, PO Box 21222, Eagan, MN 55121, Not in conjunction with any candidate or campaign committee.
Copyright 2018 Senate District 51 DFL
Copyright 2018 Senate District 51 DFL