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November 8th, 2007 at 12:02 pm

Des Moines Caucus

Received this email for a “mock” caucus event being put on by YPC.

Thought you and your readers might find this interesting

(there is wifi available at the state historical building for anyone interested in live blogging the event)

Thanks!

http://www.ypcdsm.com/

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 30, 2007

Contact: Seth Hall
Young Professionals Connection
Cell: 515.865.6002
stithhall@gmail.com

Young Professional Groups Across Iowa Present

Mock Caucus

Tuesday, November 13

Iowa State Historical Building

 

When: Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Where: The State Historical Building at 600 East Locust Downtown

What time: 5:30-7:30pm

Why: To participate in a live (mock!) caucus and learn why caucusing is important

 

On November 13th young professionals across the metro will get a front row seat to a “mock caucus” at the State Historical Building. This Young Professionals Connection (YPC) event allows young professionals to tour through Iowa’s life-sized caucus display, network, and participate in a live caucus of media celebrities.

 

Currently the main caucus-goers are over 50 years old,” says YPC Civic Member Nicole Hinton, “This event connects young people to the caucus process in a fun way.”

 

The Caucus & Coronas gatherings leading up to this pinnacle event have drawn more than 400 attendees. “Young people are interested in politics,” says YPC Board Member Seth Hall. “It is just a matter of finding ways to get them comfortable with participating.”

 

Secretary of State Michael Mauro will help MC the event and local media celebrities including Erin Kiernan of WHO TV 13 and Kevin Conney of KCCI Channel 8 will be the “candidates” for the mock caucus.

 

To RSVP, call Jessica Walters at 515.286.4950 or email her at jwalters@desmoinesmetro.com.

 

Young professional groups hosting the event include the Young Professionals Connection of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the Bull Moose Club, Drinking Liberally, YP Iowa, the 21st Century Forum, the 20/30 Society and Ankeny Young Professionals.

 

This is for those of you that just can’t get enough politics!!

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2 Comments »

Comment by #1 Hater
2007-11-08 21:08:30

“and participate in a live caucus of media celebrities.”
“Secretary of State Michael Mauro will help MC the event and local media celebrities including Erin Kiernan of WHO TV 13 and Kevin Conney of KCCI Channel 8 will be the “candidates” for the mock caucus.”

Josh I think you are more of a celebrity then they are. I don’t know if that is an insult to you or them.

#1 Hater

Comment by Josh
2007-11-08 22:22:19

It’s an insult to them, trust me…….

 
 
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