Voting Day!!!

This is it! Today is the day to get out and vote! Click on the link below to find a polling location near you!

http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/

Thanks for all your help and support over the last several months!

Events this Week

Thursday October 28th
Wine on Rice 6-9 at Abettos: 560 Como Ave, St. Paul

Candidate Karaoke 6-? at Arnellia’s
1183 University Ave W
St Paul, MN 55104-4124
(651) 642-5975
Amy will arrive at 7:20

Friday October 29th
11 am to 2 pm
Get out to meet businesses in the West Seventh and Downtown with Amy, start at Burger Moe’s
242 West 7th Street
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
(651) 222-3100

As a reminder, lawn signs are still available!

If you’d like to reserve one, please email Fred at fred.smith4senate@gmail.com or call him at 651-285-4101.

We also need volunteers for the day of elections, November 2nd, to help hold up signs to get people motivated to vote and to help get people to the polls. Please get out and vote! Click here to find a polling location near you!

Voting Prep Rally!

Voting Prep Rally Location and Time
Monday, October 25 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Century College East Campus Lincoln Mall
3300 Century Avenue, White Bear Lake

Schedule break down:
6:00-6:30 PM – Informal meet and greet with candidates (candidate tables provided)
6:30-7:45 PM – Mini Candidate Forum by Senate District
7:45-8:45 PM – MNVOTES Introduction to Voting Workshop Hosted by the Office of Secretary of State

We also plan to invite the surrounding community through school districts, churches, community centers, chamber of commerce, and other community organizations. We are working with our local League of Women Voters as well to get voting information out to participants. We are inviting candidates for Minnesota House and Senate from areas where most of our campus community are from which includes Senate District 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 64, 65, 66, and 67.

Two Events This Weekend!

First, join Amy on Saturday October 16 for door knocking in the Rondo neighborhood! Start at the Rondo Community Library on Dale and University at 9:30am and connect with neighbors until 12! Get others engaged and show your support as we move into the final two weeks before November 2nd.

Then on Sunday, October 17th, join Amy and the Smith for Senate Campaign team from 12:30 to 3:30 on the 2009 Vulcan Krewe Fire Truck as we connect with voters and get them fired up about Amy’s vision, the election coming up, and the Vikings Game! We will be starting at Bennetts Chop and Railhouse on West Seventh and Victoria St. in St. Paul and will connect with voters at Bennetts, Skarda’s, Joe and Stans, JR Macs, McGoverns, and Tom Reids, just to name a few. Come and enjoy the beautiful fall day and ride on the back of a fire truck!

See you there!

Smith for Senate Lawn Signs Available!

Smith for Senate lawn signs are now available! If you’d like to reserve one, please email Fred at fred.smith4senate@gmail.com or call him at 651-285-4101.

Smith for Senate at the Farmer’s Market!

Downtown St. Paul hosts one of the biggest and most attended farmer’s markets in the Twin Cities. Support our local farmers and families by checking out the homegrown vegetables, fresh made bread, homemade soap, and live music. Amy will be in attendance on Sunday September 26th beginning at 10:30am. Feel free to stop by and say hi and let your voice be heard! Look for the teal and yellow shirts! Below you’ll find a map to the event, and you’ll find plenty of free parking off of Kellogg and Broadway, or Broadway and 5th St. Hope to see you there!

Meet and Greet Fundraiser!

There will be a meet and greet fundraiser tonight at Dar’s Double Scoop from 6pm to 9pm! Located below is a link to a coupon that can be printed out and presented for a 75 cent sugar cone! The address is:

1046 Rice St.
St. Paul, MN 55117

Hope to see you there!
Coupon

Pronto Pups and Politics – Volunteer at the Fair!

Cheese curds, corn dogs, and candidates – join us for the fun and action at the Great Minnesota Get-Together! Your help is needed to get our candidates’ message out to voters, and what greater audience than the Minnesota State Fair!

Be a part of the IP’s State Fair booth by volunteering for a 4 or 8 hour shift, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., or 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily; August 26 through Labor Day, September 6. We also need help several days prior to the Fair to set up the IP Booth. Bring your tools and your muscles to help us make our booth stand out and shine like our candidates!

It’s easy, it’s fun – and best of all it’s free! You’ll receive an admission ticket to the Fair! Please call Sally Paulsen at 651-487-9700 to volunteer today – or reply by email at: salpaulsen@gmail.com.

The Cast is Set – Let’s Get it Done!

A special message from Independence Party of Minnesota Treasurer Sally Paulsen:

The Primary Election is over, and Tom Horner’s landslide victory gives the IP huge momentum and unity going into the General Election against opponents Mark Dayton (DFL) and Tom Emmer (GOP). Visit the Independence Party’s website and check out our slate of strong, qualified candidates throughout the state.

Help us support all our candidates! They need your voice, your action and your contributions. But there is no limit to what an individual can contribute to a state Political Party Unit. Help your Independence Party stand behind all of our candidates this election by making your most generous contribution today!

Our opponents receive hundreds of thousands of dollars from special interests whose influence on legislation has near-bankrupt our state, not to their mention smear-campaigns that flood our television and airwaves. Our candidates campaign hard on the issues. We depend on YOU!

We have an incredible opportunity to make a difference this election! Your action is needed now – and we are grateful for your continued support!

Candidate Forum – League of Women Voters of St. Paul

The League of Women Voters of St. Paul will be holding a candidate forum for candidates running for MN Senate Districts 64 and 65 on Thursday, October 14 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Jewish Community Center on West 7th. Come join us for the chance to listen to the candidates views in the final weeks leading up to the election on November 2nd, 2010.

Come celebrate 100 years worth of St. Paul tradition with the Rice Street Festival!

This week there will be several opportunities to meet Amy! On Thursday Amy and her team will be marching in the Rice Street Festival Parade that begins at Atwater and goes north to Arlington, stretching just over a mile. Also look for the Smith for Senate booth on Saturday from 10 until 4:30 for another chance to get to meet Amy!

The Rice Street Festival has events going on all weekend for all ages, including a fashion show, movie night, kickball tournament, and much more! We encourage the community to come out and enjoy these fantastic summer days!! For more information on events and activities, please visit the Rice Street Festival Parade website at http://www.ricestreetfestival.org/. Hope to see you there!

Rondo Days Parade This Weekend!

Save Cherokee Pool!

Description

The event will have the following:

Open Swim at Cherokee Pool!
Youth Farm and Market will provide a summer supper.
Recommended donation is $10.00 for adults/$5.00 for kids (12 years and under), but any donation is greatly appreciated!
Make checks payable to Cherokee Heights (memo: “pool”)

Bring your swimsuits!!

This event is sponsored by Baker Recreation Advisory Board.

Rondo Days Parade!

March Against Violence / IP Night at the Saints

We have two events coming up on Saturday, June 26th.

10am: March Against Violence

Join Amy as we march to stop violence in the community. We begin at 10am in Bruce Vento Field on Case and Jessie Street, East Side of St. Paul and continue until 11:30am, ending at Weida Park on Burr and Beaumont Street. At 11:45 there will be a rally for unity and peace and a lunch served at noon. Come join us for a chance to meet Amy and to support a great cause.

5pm: IP Night at the Saints

Strikeout the Wingnuts!

Wingnuts…you know who they are. Pesky extremists who operate under the ruse of an elected official. They use their personal and party agendas to derail common sense legislation from the greater good.

And we’re here to STRIKE’EM OUT!

Join the Independence Party as we watch the St. Paul Saints take on the Wichita Wingnuts on Saturday, June 26. Enjoy a pregame tailgating picnic and mingle with IP supporters and candidates, including the IP’s endorsed candidate for governor and special guest, Tom Horner. We welcome everyone to this fun event – bring your family and friends and help us cheer on the Saints as we both try to strikeout Wingnuts!

St. Paul Saints vs. Wichita Wingnuts

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Midway Stadium, 1771 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul, MN 55108

Tailgating: 5:00 p.m. in Picnic Area D

Game: 7:05 p.m.

Contribution: $25 (includes pregame food and beverages and a reserved bleacher seat)

Order your tickets today on our secure, online website. Or you may RSVP to Sally Paulsen at salpaulsen@aol.com or call 651-628-9473. If paying by check, please make payment to: Independence Party of MN, and mail to: PO Box 40495, St. Paul, MN 55104. Seats are limited, so order right away!

We hope to see you at this great summer fun event!

On Friday May 28th, 2010 Amy Smith officially submitted her filing to run for state senate District 65! She’s excited for the weeks and months ahead and looking forward to engaging and working with the community. Check the news and events page for opportunities to meet and speak with Amy. If you are interested in helping the campaign in any way, fill out the volunteer form and we will contact you right away!

Thank you for your support!