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Dear Dedicated and Serving Fellow Veterans:

I want to urge you to attend the Iowa Democratic Veterans Caucus meeting this Saturday, May 10 in Fairfield. The small storefront church on the east side of the town square is easy to find, but if you get lost, I will keep my cell phone on! We have lots of important business and announcements!

What momentum we have! I talked with the state rules committee chair at a speaking event (veterans, of course!) in Cedar County. He stated that the rules committee members have been so taken with our activity at district conventions that they thought we were constitutionally higher than we now are, with IDVC chair to be elected by the full state convention. I told him that we liked it just the way we are.

And, on that note, I need to announce that this will be my last meeting as chair. I had mentioned to some of you that I was considering a job in Dubai. For economic reasons, I decided to accept, and will be there for 2 years before returning to Iowa. I regret that I can no longer serve you in this capacity. This has been one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling positions that I have ever had, and the enthusiasm of our Democratic vets has been a sight to behold. More on this at the meeting . . .
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What: May Monthly IDVC State Steering Committee Meeting

When: Saturday, May 10, 10:00 AM

Where: Fellowship of the Holy Spirit, on the east side of the town square, just off Highway 34

Party Afterwards: Bob and Vicky Krause, 501 West Adams Avenue, Fairfield, Iowa

Contact: Bob Krause ? 319-961-0830 robert.krause@us.army.mil

Who should come: All Democratic Veterans are welcome to attend

AGENDA

1. Introductions

2. State Legislative wrap-up ? what was passed ? discuss next year?s time schedule

3. Fundraising Plan ? Kent Sovern

4. District Convention Review

- How were the IDVC activities received
- What happened to platform measures?
- County Liaison Link?ups
- District Liaisons ? who is in/out?

5. Planning for State Convention

- Contacting the Rules Committee (Submission)
*Pledge of Allegiance
*Speaking
*Holding a Caucus at the District Convention
*Electing Delegates
* Election of Officers ? Krause cannot run

7. Request by Bob Krause to be appointed as roving war zone ambassador for the IDVC

6. Midwest Vets Caucus Progress Report ? Terry, Kent

8. Other Business

9. Adjourn ? Party at Bob and Vicky Krause residence, 501 West Adams Avenue, Faifield
(2 PM or upon adjournment)

Bob Krause
Chair
Iowa Democratic Veterans Caucus
501 West Adams Ave #3
Fairfield, Iowa 52556
Ph. 319-961-0830