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Ten Ways to Connect with Winnetka Caucus Council
The success of the Caucus is dependent on its informed, synergetic connection to the community.
Each and every year the Winnetka Caucus Council starts anew, with a new chairperson, committee chairs, and executive committee. The Caucus is designed like this to make sure that no person or group of people can remain in a decision-making position for more than one year and so that ideas and efforts remain fresh and energetic.
Some things, of course, remain constant. The Caucus exists to serve the community in a few core ways: to recruit candidates for Village Council, School, Library and Park boards; to create relevant questions for the annual Survey; and to then draft guiding platforms for the boards based on the results of that survey. The success of the Caucus is dependent on its informed, synergetic connection to the community.
This relationship goes both ways, of course. Sandy Berger, Chair of the 2012 Winnetka Caucus Council, and the Caucus Executive Committee, would like to reach out to as many residents as possible this year, and have decided that the focus of the 2012 Caucus will be "Connect with your Caucus.” Berger explains, “Our hope is to increase community support and involvement. Unfortunately, many people don't understand what the Caucus does, or the importance of our work. This year we would like to encourage people to 'connect with the caucus.' We have many board positions to fill this year, and have room on the council for more members. We want to hear about issues of concern, so that we can create a focused and relevant Survey. We would also love to see higher attendance at town meetings."
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Here are ten ways that you can Connect with your Caucus today:
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Visit the Caucus website at www.winnetkacaucus.org. Learn about what the Caucus does, and how you can help. There's even a FAQ page.
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Like the Caucus Facebook page for up to the minute announcements, reminders, and Caucus news.
Volunteer to serve on the Caucus. Email your interest to caucus@winnetkacaucus.org, or contact Sandy Berger at (847) 441-9248 or sandyb650@comcast.net.
Do you know a community member who would be a good candidate for the Schools, Library, Village or Parks Boards? Nominate them or yourself!
Submit an issue or question to the Survey Suggestion Box.
Make a donation! The Winnetka Caucus is an independent organization that relies 100% on contributions from residents, and receives no tax dollars or government funds. You can send donations by check made payable to the Winnetka Caucus to Winnetka Caucus, P.O. Box 311, Winnetka, IL 60093. Paypal will be enabled soon!
Attend the Spring Town Meeting: Wednesday, May 16, 2012; 7:30 pm, Washburne Auditorium.
Fill out the Annual Survey, which is scheduled to launch in August this year.
Get to know your Caucus members. Members are listed by precinct, years served, committee involvement, and more, on our website.
Have a new neighbor? Tell them to check out the Winnetka Caucus for ways to become involved with their new community!
