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As we move toward the November election, the Big Sky Dems have launched a “New Era” campaign focused on recruiting and supporting young candidates for the Montana Legislature.

This first-of-its kind initiative is focused on three major components: 1) grassroots organizing, 2) communications, and 3) fundraising. We need your help with number 3 right away.

Please contribute today to our New Era Campaign by clicking here. Don’t want to give online? Send a check to Big Sky Democrats. Box 1161. Billings. 59103. Your contribution will help the Big Sky Democrats turn a new day in Montana into a new era in Montana.

Here’s a BIG thank you to everyone who helped make the BSD Late Night party on Saturday night a smashing success.

Thanks to Miller’s Crossing, which bulged at the seams as good Democrats – both young and young at heart – rallied around the mutual cause of electing Democrats to the Montana legislature.

The event, designed to raise money for the MDLCC and BSDs, was underwritten by several generous sponsors, and was made a success by several volunteers.

A big thanks to Gov. Brian Schweitzer for stopping by to rally the masses.

Most importantly, we want to thank the George Groesbeck Jr. Band for burning it down and making people boogie up a storm on the dance floor.

UPDATE: Note location change to Jorgenson's

The Big Sky Democrats will gather in Helena on March 11 to map out a strategy for 2006 and elect new officers.

The Saturday meeting, meant to coincide with the annual MDP Mansfield-Metcalf Dinner, will be held at 3 p.m. in the Jorgenson's restaruant conference room, 1714 11TH AVE. Click here for more information.

Later, after the M&M Dinner, Big Sky Dems are throwing a Late Night bash to benefit the Montana Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee at Miller's Crossing.

Don't forget to mark your calendars for the BSD festivities on March 11 in Helena, where we'll hold elections and throw an ass-kickin' late night fiesta surrounding the MDP Mansfield-Metcalf Dinner.

NOTICE: To coincide with the Montana Democratic Party’s annual Mansfield-Metcalf dinner, the Big Sky Democrats will hold a business meeting to elect new officers on March 11, 2006 in Helena.

The meeting will be held at the MDP offices at 3 p.m. (303 N. Ewing). For more information, email BigSkyDemocrats@yahoo.com

Elections will be held for the following positions:

State President:
The State President serves as chief executive officer and official voice of the Big Sky Democrats. The President also presides over all meetings, helps make financial decisions, and appoints chairs to standing committees. The State President is also a voting member of the Montana Democratic Party’s executive board. more

In keeping with our mantra of putting the party back into politics, the BSDs and the Montana Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, MDLCC, are teaming up to host a “Late Night” party in Helena on March 11.

Join us for libations and live music directly following the annual MDP Mansfield-Metcalf dinner.

This joint fundraising event will feature live music by the ever popular George Groesbeck Jr. Band.

$5 at the door. All proceeds will go toward winning Democratic seats in the Montana Legislature in 2006.

For those of you who attended the BSD Late Night party following the MDP Officer’s Convention in Great Falls in July, you know this is a can’t-miss event…..

Top 10 best Birthday Presents for Conrad Burns

#10 -- A carton of cigarettes for use as currency in the pen.

#9 -- A big foam “Number 1” finger for Super Bowl trips

#8 -- Instant messenger so he can trade penitentiary stories with Jack.

#7 -- Suntan lotion for trips to the Marianas Islands

#6 -- Webster’s Collegiate dictionary..... more

Jhensley does a good job of paying our respect to Mrs. Bohlinger (below). We also send our condolences out to the Morrison family.

Both Senator Baucus and Governor Schweitzer released statements on Mr. Morrison's passing. We share their sentiments. more

From all of us at Big Sky Democrats, happy holidays to you and yours. Here's to Democratic victories in 2006!

A Republican Party e-mail Monday tried to associate the Big Sky Democrats with "> negative campaign tactics taking place in the mayoral race in Billings.

In response to that e-mail (the GOP e-brief titled “Tussing and Co. go negative” on November 7, 2005), we state clearly and unequivocally that the Big Sky Democrats had no part in those tactics. We flatly dispute the claims made by the Montana Republican Party and we resent that they were made.