events

	November 2024
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					1	2 Uninstructed Campaign Canvass Uninstructed Campaign Canvass November 2, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Zao MKE In-Person \| RSVP Here Ahead of the election, we will be canvassing for the Ceasefire First, Votes Next initiative from Listen to Wisconsin (leaders of the Uninstructed Wisconsin campaign). Come out in support of our Palestinian brothers and sisters! Learn more about Listen to Wisconsin and Ceasefire First, Votes Next here. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event (the.audra.lynn@gmail.com) as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. See more details •
3 Power to the People Canvass Power to the People Canvass November 3, 2024 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Come join the Power to the People campaign as we reach out to our neighbors and collect petition signatures! The Power to the People campaign is calling on the City of Milwaukee to replace We Energies with a municipal or cooperative utility. It's time for public ownership of public utilities! To learn more about the campaign, please visit powertothepeoplemke.org. This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. Water and snacks will be provided. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details •	4 Outreach and Communications Meeting Outreach and Communications Meeting November 4, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here Join us as we plan the chapter’s outreach and communications strategies. Read the agenda here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: (414) 219-0808 See more details Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group November 4, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Good City Brewing, 2108 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Come study a foundational text of leftist political philosophy, Marx's Das Kapital, in a relaxed and social environment! Do the reading if you can, or just skim the SparkNotes, watch a video, or whatever medium works for you to come and discuss over a beer. This week we will cover chapters 4 and 5. Accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. All building-specific accessibility standards will be met. However, given it is a public space out of our control, we do not have control over the following: - Signage to Meeting Room - Physical Space (barriers, fragrances, noise, lighting) - Electrical Outlets - Masks near entrances Due to discussion format, there are some accessibility standards that WILL NOT BE MET: - captions/visuals - microphones/amplification - Recording As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: kuchera.michael@gmail.com See more details • •	5 Milwaukee DSA & YDSA Election Night Watch Party Milwaukee DSA & YDSA Election Night Watch Party November 5, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zao MKE church 2319 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee, WI 53211 Living room+ north room In-Person \| RSVP Here Join Milwaukee DSA and YDSA for an election night watch party! All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event for the best of our ability. Please note that one of the rooms we're holding the party in is on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: williamsdbeme@gmail.com See more details •	6	7 Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting November 7, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of Milwaukee DSA. Any member in good standing of the Democratic Socialists of America, Milwaukee chapter may attend. If you would like to bring any business to the attention of the Executive Committee, please email mke@dsawi.org. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. For those joining virtually, audio participation is required and video participation is encouraged. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: alexbrowermke@gmail.com See more details Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry November 7, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join us at our weekly phone bank to get members involved in our movement for socialism! This week, the Power to the People Working Group will be phone banking for their campaign. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! Scripts will be provided. Don't feel like making calls? There are plenty of opportunities to work on data entry as well! Bring a laptop if you can. No worries if you don't have one — just let us know in advance and we can accommodate. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Audio participation will be required for those joining virtually. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details • •	8	9 General Meeting General Meeting November 9, 2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here The monthly General Meeting of the Milwaukee chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. This is a great place to learn about the chapter, join us in making collective decisions, and get plugged in to our active campaigns and working groups. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications)will be met for this event. For those attending virtually, video participation is encouraged and audio participation is required when speaking. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: mkedsa.access.anne@gmail.com See more details •
10 Power to the People Canvass Power to the People Canvass November 10, 2024 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Come join the Power to the People campaign as we reach out to our neighbors and collect petition signatures! The Power to the People campaign is calling on the City of Milwaukee to replace We Energies with a municipal or cooperative utility. It's time for public ownership of public utilities! To learn more about the campaign, please visit powertothepeoplemke.org. This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. Water and snacks will be provided. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details •	11 Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group Das Kapital (Didn't do the) Reading Group November 11, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Good City Brewing, 2108 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Come study a foundational text of leftist political philosophy, Marx's Das Kapital, in a relaxed and social environment! Do the reading if you can, or just skim the SparkNotes, watch a video, or whatever medium works for you to come and discuss over a beer. Accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. All building-specific accessibility standards will be met. However, given it is a public space out of our control, we do not have control over the following: - Signage to Meeting Room - Physical Space (barriers, fragrances, noise, lighting) - Electrical Outlets - Masks near entrances Due to discussion format, there are some accessibility standards that WILL NOT BE MET: - captions/visuals - microphones/amplification - Recording As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! As for participation expectations, please read the planned content and participate in the discussions. Ask clarifying questions! Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: kuchera.michael@gmail.com See more details Power to the People Working Group Meeting Power to the People Working Group Meeting November 11, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join us and help plan the Power to the People campaign's next steps! Learn more about the campaign, sign the petition, and donate here. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platform and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Audio participation will be required for those joining virtually. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jtalayko@gmail.com See more details • •	12	13 Power to the People Community Conversation Power to the People Community Conversation November 13, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Sherman Park Community Impact Center, 322 West Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53216 US In-Person \| RSVP Here Join us as we discuss the Power to the People campaign, DSA’s effort to replace We Energies with a publicly-owned utility! This will be an opportunity to learn more about the campaign and have your thoughts about We Energies and public utilities be heard by the community. Some food will be provided, but everyone is encouraged to bring some to share as well! All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platform and Applications) will be met for this event. Audio participation will be required for those joining virtually. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jtalayko@gmail.com See more details •	14 Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting November 14, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual \| RSVP Here The regular meeting of the Executive Committee of Milwaukee DSA. Any member in good standing of the Democratic Socialists of America, Milwaukee chapter may attend. If you would like to bring any business to the attention of the Executive Committee, please email mke@dsawi.org. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA Virtual Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event. For those joining virtually, audio participation is required and video participation is encouraged. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: alexbrowermke@gmail.com See more details Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry Milwaukee DSA Phone Bank and Data Entry November 14, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA Hybrid \| RSVP Here Join us at our weekly phone bank to get members involved in our movement for socialism! This week, the Power to the People Working Group will be phone banking for their campaign, and the Membership Subcommittee will be reaching out to new members to help them get plugged into the chapter. First time phone bankers are more than welcome to attend! Scripts will be provided. Don't feel like making calls? There are plenty of opportunities to work on data entry as well! Bring a laptop if you can. No worries if you don't have one — just let us know in advance and we can accommodate. All accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings and Online Platforms and Applications) will be met for this event to the best of our ability. Audio participation will be required for those joining virtually. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details • •	15	16 Power to the People Canvass Power to the People Canvass November 16, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Come join the Power to the People campaign as we reach out to our neighbors and collect petition signatures! The Power to the People campaign is calling on the City of Milwaukee to replace We Energies with a municipal or cooperative utility. It's time for public ownership of public utilities! To learn more about the campaign, please visit powertothepeoplemke.org This will be an outdoor canvass, so please dress appropriately. We will be taking action regardless of weather conditions. Water and snacks will be provided. Please note that we will meet at the Milwaukee DSA office on the second floor of Zao MKE Church, which is not wheelchair accessible. Do not hesitate to reach out to the host of this event as soon as possible if you will have trouble reaching the second floor; if we are informed in advance, we will do our best to find a room on the first floor to meet. Host contact info: andybarbour@mac.com See more details •
17 Socialist Book Club Socialist Book Club November 17, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Zao MKE Church, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA In-Person \| RSVP Here Socialist Book Club is a monthly reading group that aims to offer readings on a variety of issues, ranging from historical classics to modern developments, from labor struggle to international solidarity. We encourage reading ahead and coming prepared to participate in discussion. Efforts will be made to provide copies to loan from the chapter library or to provide digital copies at request. November: "The Wretched of the Earth" by Frantz Fanon Accessibility standards on the Milwaukee DSA In-Person / Hybrid Meeting Checklist (based on the Accessibility Standards for Meetings) will be met for this event. Read our infectious disease policy here. Host contact info: jhpokorski@gmail.com See more details •	18	19	20	21	22	23
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