[big campaign] FW: Invite: Midwest Academy Awards 2009

From:funk@americansunitedforchange.org To: bigcampaign@googlegroups.com Date: 2009-11-03 18:09 Subject: [big campaign] FW: Invite: Midwest Academy Awards 2009

fyi ________________________________ View webpage version of invite here <http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001lAJKb32DnbiAVXTqbukRRpb Lvkpnma4tD4ggAWhuRkoN7RS37gF5RYt0DQf_Hk5p-J_MkUUdFxUEr8Vu-er39JehDfRfUjd -1_LYIp_1r6oyKht1SJmhJ7e-tyHrHoL4> MIDWEST ACADEMY AWARDS 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award Robert Creamer Bob Creamer<http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs061/1101229599805/img/165 .jpg?a=1102786778156> (Robert Creamer) Robert Creamer has been a political organizer and strategist for almost four decades. He and his firm, the Strategic Consulting Group, work with many of the country's most significant issue campaigns. He was one of the major architects and organizers of the successful campaign to defeat the privatization of Social Security. He is a consultant to the campaigns to end the war in Iraq, pass universal health care, change America's budget priorities and enact comprehensive immigration reform. He has also worked on hundreds of electoral campaigns at the local, state and national level. Creamer is married to Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky from Illinois. Arianna Huffington calls his recent book, Stand Up Straight: How Progressives Can Win, a master's class in electoral politics. To help us honor Mr. Creamer or attend the event click here <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102786778156&s=269&e=0014mUvpDX5_CHFAXjvHPHDO Wsvusnnj4peEaa177XL8VqA__J9mfm_Ed36Y9-_yTbI1vOhYLpBzMIvlMaDFgBwGhN7KKHR2 e2vbcMN4NWuYMEDFj1OcmJRMl8oZ8_YRTZ8TseA3tYscbZNOEmWBiceN4H8ja66v1I2> . Join Our Mailing List <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1101229599805> Dear Friend, We invite you to join us for the: Midwest Academy Awards Tuesday, December 8th Washington Hilton 1919 Connecticut, NW Washington, DC 6:00 - Reception 7:00 - Awards Ceremoney This year we will present Robert Creamer, Strategic Consulting, with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Arlene Holt Baker, Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO and William McNary, President of USAction will receive the Progressive Leadership Awards. Karin Johanson of the Dewey Square Group will be the recipient of the Heather Award. The 2009 Susan Blad Seldin Intern selection is Anajah Roberts, DePauw University Student. We would be pleased if you would join us in honoring these remarkable organizers by agreeing to serve as a host and contribute $10,000, $5,000, $3,000, $1500 or $500 to support the ongoing work of the Midwest Academy. Your support will help make this a wonderful, successful event for the honorees. Tickets for the event are $100. We look forward to celebrating the annual Awards night with you! If you'd like more information on the Midwest Academy Awards, are interested in sponsoring the event, or purchasing a ticket to attend or would like to make a donation click here <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102786778156&s=269&e=0014mUvpDX5_CHFAXjvHPHDO Wsvusnnj4peEaa177XL8VqA__J9mfm_Ed36Y9-_yTbI1vOhYLpBzMIvlMaDFgBwGhN7KKHR2 e2vbcMN4NWuYMEDFj1OcmJRMl8oZ8_YRTZ8TseA3tYscbZNOEmWBiceN4H8ja66v1I2> . Sincerely, Jackie Kendall sig<http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs061/1101229599805/img/97.jpg? a=1102786778156> Jackie Kendall Executive Director Midwest Academy Heather Award Karin Johanson, Dewey Square Group Karin Johanson<http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs061/1101229599805/img/16 7.jpg?a=1102786778156> Karin Johanson is a principal in Dewey Square Group's grassroots and government and relations practices. Johanson has more than 25 years of experience working in Democratic politics and on Capitol Hill, including serving as Chief of Staff to Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. In 2006, Johanson worked with then Congressman Rahm Emanuel, managing the political operation for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). As the organization's executive director, she designed the largest congressional field operation in history, an $11.5 million effort covering 36 congressional districts. Johanson also served as the DCCC's political director in 2000 and as its west coast field director in 1994. In addition to her work with the DCCC, Johanson was political director and communications director of EMILY's List, helping to elect scores of women across the country. During the 2004 cycle, Johanson served as Florida State Director for America Coming Together (ACT) where she created a statewide organization with 65 full-time staffers in eight offices and ran that heavily targeted state's grassroots campaign. Johanson has experience in the private sector as a consultant to Americans United to Protect Social Security. She provided the progressive coalition with congressional targeting counsel and acted as a liaison to non-profits organizations. As a senior vice president at Precision Communications, her clients included the AFL-CIO and Congresswomen Jane Harman and Tammy Baldwin. Johanson lives in Washington, DC and has a B.A. from American University. To read more about Karin, help honor her or attend the event click here <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102786778156&s=269&e=0014mUvpDX5_CHFAXjvHPHDO Wsvusnnj4peEaa177XL8VqA__J9mfm_Ed36Y9-_yTbI1vOhYLpBzMIvlMaDFgBwGhN7KKHR2 e2vbcMN4NWuYMEDFj1OcmJRMl8oZ8_YRTZ8TseA3tYscbZNOEmWBiceN4H8ja66v1I2> . Midwest Academy Progressive Leadership Award Arlene Holt Baker,AFL-CIO Arlene Holt Baker's outstanding leadership since being Arlene Holt Baker<http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs061/1101229599805/img/169.j pg?a=1102786778156> appointed to replace retired AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Linda Chavez Thompson was rewarded with election by acclamation to serve a full term in the office by delegates to the AFL-CIO's 26th convention on September 16, 2009. Arlene's commitment to activism on behalf of working families has been a source of strength that has empowered her to overcome challenges and disappointments that might have deterred a leader of lesser mettle. As a grade schooler in Ft. Worth, Texas, Arlene Holt Baker revered President John F. Kennedy. So she was thrilled that her mother got her released from school to travel to the parking lot across the street from the Texas Hotel where she heard Kennedy speak briefly before heading off in his motorcade. "There was so much hope vested there," Arlene recalls. "Because we had a president who believed in making things better." Arlene was back in school by noon, where she heard over the intercom that President Kennedy had been shot. "By the time I got to geography class, they announced he was dead." It was November 22, 1963. Were hope the only thing Arlene had to draw on, she might never have risen through the ranks of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) as a grassroots organizer and area director for California to become the first African-American Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO To read more about Arlene, help us honor her or attend the event click here <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102786778156&s=269&e=0014mUvpDX5_CHFAXjvHPHDO Wsvusnnj4peEaa177XL8VqA__J9mfm_Ed36Y9-_yTbI1vOhYLpBzMIvlMaDFgBwGhN7KKHR2 e2vbcMN4NWuYMEDFj1OcmJRMl8oZ8_YRTZ8TseA3tYscbZNOEmWBiceN4H8ja66v1I2> . Midwest Academy Progressive Leadership Award William McNary, USAction william mcnary<http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs061/1101229599805/img/168. jpg?a=1102786778156> William McNary is one of the most electrifying and inspirational speakers of our time. Since 2000, McNary has served as President of USAction, the nation's largest coalition of progressive grassroots organizations working together to win social, racial, economic and environmental justice. He is also the Co-Director for Citizen Action/Illinois, an affiliate of USAction, working on an ambitious agenda that includes health care reform, environmental safety, public education and campaign finance reform. One of the leading advocates for health care reform, McNary has traveled extensively across the country addressing churches, labor unions, health care providers, senior citizen organizations and community groups. McNary serves on the boards of the Center for Budget and Tax Accountability, Women's Voices Women Vote, and Public Campaign, a Washington, D.C.-based organization dedicated to public financing of elections. He has run Leadership Training forums where he teaches everyday citizens how to effectively lobby the legislature. These groups have included the AARP, the Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities, the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs and the NAACP. He was a labor union member of UNITE/HERE where he was elected as the president of his local for two years. Over five election cycles, McNary has worked with the Rainbow/Push Coalition where he co-directed targeted voter registration and "Get Out the Vote" campaign efforts. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism and communications from the University of Iowa. To read more about William, help us honor him or attend the event click here <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102786778156&s=269&e=0014mUvpDX5_CHFAXjvHPHDO Wsvusnnj4peEaa177XL8VqA__J9mfm_Ed36Y9-_yTbI1vOhYLpBzMIvlMaDFgBwGhN7KKHR2 e2vbcMN4NWuYMEDFj1OcmJRMl8oZ8_YRTZ8TseA3tYscbZNOEmWBiceN4H8ja66v1I2> . Susan Blad Seldin Internship Anajah Roberts The Susan Blad Seldin Internship recognizes an Anajah Roberts<http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs061/1101229599805/img/170 .jpg?a=1102786778156> outstanding student in the area of field organizing and encourages her/him to consider a career in organizing. This award is in memory of Susan Blad Seldin who was a veteran grassroots organizer who worked to elect progressives and promote progressive causes in thirty four-states. Susan was nationally acclaimed for her ability to craft new strategies, see the big picture, and motivate others to find the margin of victory in close races. Susan served as Managing Partner of FieldWorks, the premier grassroots organizing, field development and strategic planning firm she helped found. Her clients were progressive organizations and campaigns throughout the country. This years selection is Anajah Roberts. To read more about Susan Blad Seldin Internship or make contribution click here <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102786778156&s=269&e=0014mUvpDX5_CHFAXjvHPHDO Wsvusnnj4peEaa177XL8VqA__J9mfm_Ed36Y9-_yTbI1vOhYLpBzMIvlMaDFgBwGhN7KKHR2 e2vbcMN4NWuYMEDFj1OcmJRMl8oZ8_YRTZ8TseA3tYscbZNOEmWBiceN4H8ja66v1I2> . About Midwest Academy Midwest Academy is a leading national training institute for the progressive movement. The Academy advances the movements for social change by teaching a strategic, rigorous, results-oriented approach to social action and organization building. 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