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Events.
2 pm:  News Conference;  Madison Mayor Cieslewicz/Dane County Executive Falk promote second annual MedDrop Program, Room 356, City-County Bldg, 210 MLK jf Blvd, Madison.

2-4 pm:  Milwaukee County Executive Walker hosts Golden Idol competition for Milwaukee County seniors.  Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 East Vliet St, Milwaukee.  Details. 

Administrative Rules Hearings
9:30 am:  Government Accountability Board public hearing on rules dealing with processing complaints with the former State Ethics Board and with the former State Elections Board as outlined in 2007 Act 20, the biennial budget.  Government Accountability Board, 17 W. Main St, Madison.

1:30 - 3 pm:  Public Service Commission Affirmative Action Advisory Council. PSC, Lake Namekagon Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison. 

Events
9 am:  News Conference:  Alliant Energy/Blackhawk Technical College announcement, Blackhawk Technical College, Central Campus, 6004 S. County Road G, Janesville.

9-11 am:  Wisconsin Task Force on Arts and Creativity in Education Public Forum, Solon Springs High School, Solon Springs.

1 pm;  Governor Doyle meets with United Auto Workers officials in Janesville about GM plant closing, UAW Local 95 Union Hall, 1795 Lafayette St, Janesville.

1:30 pm:  First Lady Jessica Doyle/ Historical Society Director Brown celebrate new Wisconsin textbook, Huegel Elementary School, 2601 Prairie Rd, Madison. 

2-4 pm:  Wisconsin Task Force on Arts and Creativity in Education Public Forum,  Royal Credit Union Corporate Center, Eau Claire. 

2 pm:  News Conference:  Madison Mayor Cieslewicz/environmental leaders, kickoff MadiSUN initiative to double Madison's use of solar energy, Goodman Pool, 325 Olin Ave, Madison. 

Administrative Rules Hearings
1 pm:  Dept. of Financial Institutions public hearing on proposed rules for determining whether an applicant is legally, financially and technically qualified to provide a video service franchise.  DFI, 345 W. Washington Ave, Madison.

Fundraisers
7:30 - 9 am:  Support Jo Engelhoff, candidate for 57th Assembly District, Michiels Fox Banquets, 111 E. Kimball St, Appleton.  Host: $100.  General attendance: $25.  Contact Jack Voight (920) 475-0777.  Please make checks payable to: Jo Engelhoff for Assembly, PO Box 2012 Appleton, WI, 54812. 

5-8 pm:  Event for Ben Bakke, candidate for the 22nd Senate District, Baker Street Restaurant and Pub, 6208 Green Bay Rd, Kenosha.  Special guest:  Kenosha County Sheriff Dave Beth; Kenosha City Council Members Kathy Carpenter and Dave Bogdala.  Suggested contribution $20.  For more information contact Roby Hayden at Rhayden4@gmail.com. or (262) 914-2880. 

5:30-7:30 pm:  An Evening with Dan Kohl, candidate for 22nd Assembly seat, home of Katie & Skip McGregor, 7039 N. Belmont Lane, Fox Point.  Host: $500.  Sponsor: $250.  Guest: $100.  For more information or to RSVP please contact Chris Harroun at Chris@kohlforassembly.com or call (414) 755-3400.  Please make checks payable to:  Kohl for Assembly, PO Box 170464, Whitefish Bay, WI, 53217. 

Events
9 am:  Lt. Governor Lawton keynotes Mental Health Center 60th Anniversary, Mendota Mental Health Center, 301 Troy Dr, Madison.

10:30 am:  News Conference;  Dane County Executive Falk announces plans for investment in the county's emergency communications and response infrastructure, County Executive's Office, Room 421, City-County Bldg, Madison.

12:15 pm:  Governor Doyle announces award to raise math proficiency in Milwaukee Public Schools, Lincoln Center for the Arts, Room 420, 820 E. Knapp St, Milwaukee.

1:30 pm:  8th District congressional candidate John Gard announces plan to tackle high gas prices, Gard for Congress Headquarters, 1920 Libal St, Suite 4, Alloeuz Village Center Mall.

Fundraisers
5-7 pm:  Mark Gottlieb 2008 Campaign Kickoff Picnic and Fundraiser, Veterans' Memorial Park, Grafton. Checks payable to Citizens for Mark Gottlieb, PO Box 613, Port Washington, WI, 53074.  RSVP to Gottlieb08@gmail.com.

5:30 - 7:30 pm:  An Evening with Governor Jim Doyle, home of Joseph Pabst, 2770 Summit Ave, Milwaukee.  Suggested contribution: $100.  RSVP by Monday, June 2 to Teresa at (608) 250-5083 or by e-mailing teresa@jimdoyle2010.com. Please make checks payable to:  Doyle for Wisconsin, PO Box 2687, Madison, WI, 53701. 

Meetings
9 am:  Circus World Museum Foundation, Feld Building, Circus World Museum, 550 Water St, Baraboo.    Agenda. 

9 am:  Public Service Commission, PSC Bldg, Flambeau River Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison.  Agenda. 

UW Board of Regents -  UW Milwaukee Union 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee.   June Schedule

• 9 - 10:30 am:  Closed Session - Union, Wisconsin Room
• 10:30-11:30 am:  UW Milwaukee Presentation:  Building the Research University of the Future.- Union Wisconsin Room.
• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm:  Growth Agenda and Need-Based Financial Aid - Union- Wisconsin Room
• 1:15 - 2:15 pm:  Approval of UW System 2008-09 Annual Operating Budget and Tuition - Union, Wisconsin Room.
• 2:15 - 4:15 pm:  Committee Meetings
                 Education Committee - Union, Wisconsin Room.
                 Business, Finance and Audit Committee - Union, E280.
                 Physical Planning and Funding Committee - Union, Fireside Lounge.
• 4:15 - 6:15 pm:  Closed Session - Union, Wisconsin Room.

1 pm:  Wisconsin State Use Board, DOA, 101 E. Wilson St, Room 6-B, Madison.

1:30 pm:  Great Lakes Wind on the Water Engineering/Economics Workgroup - Turbine Technology, Public Service Commission, Lake Superior Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison.

2-3 pm:  Governor's Racial Disparities Oversight Commission, Office of Justice Assistance, 1 S. Pinckney St, Suite 600, Madison. 

Events
Noon:  News Conference:  Madison Mayor Cieslewicz addresses public safety issues, near the intersection of State and Mifflin (next to State Bar and Grill), Madison.

1:30 pm:  Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council public hearing on Wisconsin's unemployment insurance program, Brown County Library Central, meeting room, 515 Pine St, Green Bay.

3 pm:  Governor Doyle breaks ground for business expansion, Cambridge Major Laboratories, W130 N10497 Washington Dr, Germantown.

7 pm:  Lt. Governor Lawton celebrates Wisconsin Young Musicians at Art of Note gala reception, The Madison Club, 5 E. Wilson St, Madison.

Fundraisers
5-7 pm:  Sen. Julie Lassa Campaign Kickoff Cookout, Iverson Park Boy Scout Lodge, 4201 US Hwy 10, Stevens Point.  Food and beverages served.  Please no corporate checks.  Sponsorships:  $1000 host, $500 sponsor, $250 supporter, $100 friend.  Please RSVP to Friends of Julie Lassa, PO Box 483, Plover, WI, 54467.

5-7 pm:  Fundraiser for Jessica King, candidate for 18th Senate seat, 1215 Bayshore Dr, Oshkosh.  Karola Jungbacker, Anne Romond, George Curtis, Bill and Ada Thimke are hosing a meet and greet with a suggested minimum contribution of $25.  Sponsorships:  $250 host, $100 supporter, $50 contributor.  All contributions are gratefully accepted.  Please RSVP at (920) 425-3467 or to Friends of Jessica King, PO Box 853, Oshkosh, WI, 54903. 

5:30-7:30 pm:  Fundraiser for Sen. Jeff Plale, Paddy's Pub, 2339 N. Murray Ave, Milwaukee.  $100 suggested contribution.  Sponsorships available.  Food and beverages will be served.  Please no corporate checks.  Send contributions to Friends of Jeff Plale, 1404 18th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI, 53172.  Questions?  Contact Jasonc@wisdems.org or call (608) 260-2403.

10:30 am:  Lawyer Regulation System Special Preliminary Review Committee, Tenny Building, Atrium Conference Room, 110 E. Main St, Madison,

Events
10 am:  Governor Doyle addresses Pipe Trades Association, Radisson Hotel and Convention Center, 2040 Airport Dr, Green Bay.

11 am:  News Conference:  Dane County Executive Falk/Madison Mayor Cieslewicz unveil new lakes garbage, weed removal barge, Olin Park Boat Launch, Olin Park. Madison.

4:30 pm:  Governor Doyle addresses Japanese Economic Development Conference, Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee.

11 am:  Governor's Juvenile Justice Commission, 333 W. College Ave, Appleton.

1 pm:  Great Lakes Wind on the Water Engineering/Economics Workgroup Meteorological and Construction Sub-group, Madison Gas and Electric, 133 S. Blair St, Room G140, Madison.

3-5 pm:  OCI Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund/Wisconsin Health Care Liability Insurance Plan/meeting of the special advisory group to the Board of Governors, Wisconsin Medical Society, 330 E. Lakeside St, Madison.

Events
10 am:  Lt. Governor Lawton opens State Firefighters Convention, The Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, 333 W. College Ave, Appleton. 

Noon - 1:30 pm:  Greater Milwaukee Committee hosts interactive forum on the Crunch for Talent, University Club, 924 E. Wells St, Milwaukee.    Details. 

1 pm:  Lt. Governor Lawton keynotes NEW Leadership Conference, Mount Mary College, 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee. 

2:30 pm:  Milwaukee County Executive Walker groundbreaking for David F. Schultz Aquatic Center, Lincoln Park, 1301 W Hampton, Blatz Building, Milwaukee. 

2:45 pm:  News Conference:  Dane County Executive Falk briefing on Dane County response to severe storms, flooding, County Executive's Conference Room, Room 421, City-County Bldg, Madison.

Fundraisers
5-7 pm:  Reception Honoring Justice-elect Michael Gableman, Shirley & Jim Klauser's home, W281 N3416 Taylors Woods Rd, Pewaukee.  Hosts:  (host names are due by Tuesday, May 20).  Gold level: $500 per couple.  Silver level: $250 per couple.  Guests:  $100 per person.  RSVP to Mary Stitt at (262) 268-6859 or marystitt@wi.rr.com.

1 pm:  Joint Legislative Audit Committee, 412-E.

Meetings
9 am - 2 pm:  Governor's Task Force on Global Warming, Main Conference Room, Wisconsin Public Power, 1425 Corporate Center Dr, Sun Prairie.    Details. 

 9 am:  Circus World Museum Foundation Board of Directors, Feld Bldg, Circus World Museum, 550 Water St, Baraboo. Agenda. 

1:30 pm:  Minority Business Development Board, Dept. of Commerce, 1st Floor Conference Room, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison.

Events
7 am - 3:30 pm:  Wisconsin County Mutual's 2008 Highway Safety ROADeo, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells.  Details. 

12:30 pm:  News Conference;  Rep. Kind, others announces House introduction of affordable health insurance plan for small businesses,  1732 Longworth House Office Bldg, Washington DC.

Fundraisers
7:30 - 9 am:  Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk's Annual Business Breakfast, Madison Club, 5 E. Wilson St, Madison.  Features remarks by three leaders in biofuels, John Bondi, Professor Tim Donohue and Mark Doudlan.  Suggested contribution $50.  For more information please contact Melissa at (608) 231-3859 or melissa@mmulliken.com.

7:30 am - 1:30 pm:  Governor Doyle's Sixth Annual Golf Outing, University Ridge Golf Course, 9002 County Rd PD, Verona.  Shotgun starts - Scramble format.  $1250 suggested contribution per golfer (greens fee, golf cart, practice balls, photo with Governor Doyle) Individual and conduit contributions gratefully accepted.  Please register your foursome by May 30th. For more information please contact Teresa at (608) 250-5083 or via e-mail teresa@jimdoyle2010.com.

12-2 pm:  Lunch with Tom Tiffany, candidate for 12th Senate seat, Lumberjack Steakhouse, 15860 T-Bone Lane, Hayward.  Special guest;  Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.  $25 suggested minimum contribution.  PAC accepted.  Questions:  e-mail: contact@tomtiffany.com.  Please make checks payable to:  Tiffany for Senate, 4973 Willow Dam Rd, Hazelhurst, WI, 54531. 

5-7 pm:  Reception with Tom Tiffany, candidate for 12th Senate seat, Wisconsin River Cruises, 913 W. Kemp St, Rhinelander.  Special guest:  Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.  $25 suggested minimum contribution.  PAC accepted.  Questions:  e-mail: contact@tomtiffany.com.  Please make checks payable to:  Tiffany for Senate, 4973 Willow Dam Rd, Hazelhurst, WI, 54531. 

5:30-7:30 pm:  Democratic Assembly Candidate Lou Ann Weix (90th AD) Fundraiser, home of Ron and Jeanne Schauland, 3301 Popular Lane, Appleton, WI, 54915.  Host:  $250.  Sponsor: $100.  Supporter: $50.  Questions or to RSVP to lweix2@aol.com.  Contact person;  Larry Weix (920) 434-3969.  Please make personal check to:  Lou Ann Weix for Assembly, PO Box 10274, Green Bay, WI, 54307. 

10 am - Noon:  UW Green Bay Chancellor Search and Screen Committee, Fort Howard Hall, Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, UW Green Bay, Green Bay.

12:15 - 1 pm:  Great Lakes Wind on the Water Legal Work Group, PSC, Pecatonica River Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison.  

12:15 pm:  Great Lakes Wind on the Water Engineering/Economics Workgroup - Turbine Technology, PSC, Lake Superior Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison., 

Events.
9:45 am:  Governor Doyle meets with communities affected by flooding, Soldiers Grove Fire Dept, Off US Hwy 61 on Sunbeam Blvd at Legion Dr, Soldiers Grove.

11:15 am:  AFL-CIO workers protest record high gas prices, Shell Gas Station, 950 S. Park St, Madison.  Details. 

12:30 pm:  Governor Doyle meets with communities affected by flooding, Phantom Lake Dam, 119 Front St, Mukwonago.

1:15 pm:  News Conference;  DHFS, WHCA, WAHSA announce health care initiative to improve quality care in state's nursing homes, DHFS, 1 West Wilson, Room 751, Madison. 

1:30 pm:  News Conference:  Dane County Executive Falk announces new country program to keep seniors and disabled residents safe during disasters, Triangle Neighborhood-Brittingham Bldg,755 Braxton Place, Madison. 

2 pm:  Partnership for 21st Century Skills Best Practices Forum, Edgewater Hotel, Madison.  Details.  (Continues Thursday).

Fundraisers
5-7 pm:  Fundraiser in Support of Friends of Sheldon Wasserman, Blatz Condos, 270 E. Highland Ave, Milwaukee.  Host: Marcie Cornfield.  RSVP to Jason at Jasonc@wisdems.org or (608) 260-2403.  Suggested minimum contribution; $50.  Sponsorships: $1000 host, $500 sponsor, $250 supporter, $100 friend.  Please made checks payable to Friends of Sheldon Wasserman, 3487 North Lake Dr, Milwaukee, WI, 53211.  Snacks and refreshments will be served.  Sponsored by SSDC. 

10:30 am:  Wisconsin Educational Approval Board, 8th Floor Board Room, 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison. 

Events
8 am - 4 pm:  Governor's e-Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Board 3rd Annual e-Health Implementation Summit, Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club, 1 W. Dayton St, Madison.  Details. 

8 am:  Partnership for 21st Century Skills Best Practices Forum, Edgewater Hotel, Madison.  Details.

Administrative Rules Hearings
9-11 am:  DHFS public hearing on proposed rules updating requirements for certification of programs for training and testing nurse assistants, home health aides, and hospice aides.  DHFS, Wilson Street Office Bldg, 1 W. Wilson St, Room 950A, Madison. 

9 am:  Governor's Pardon Advisory Board, 411-S.

9:30 am:  Lawyer Regulation System Preliminary Review Committee, American Family Headquarters, 6000 American Parkway, Room 3142, Madison.

10:30 am:  Public Service Commission, PSC, Flambeau River Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison. Agenda. 

1:30 pm:  Great Lakes Wind on the Water Engineering/Economics Workgroup - Turbine Technology, Pleasant Branch Creek Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison. 

1:30 pm:  Great Lakes Wind on the Water Engineering/Economics Workgroup - Transmission/Interconnection Subgroup, Lake Superior Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison. 

1:30 pm:  Great Lakes Wind on the Water Engineering/Economics Workgroup - Meteorological/Constructability Subgroup, Rock River Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison.

Noon::  Great Lakes Wind on the Water Engineering/Economics Subgroup, Rick River Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison.

Events.
11 am - Noon:  **CANCELED**  Rep. Ron Kind Listening Session, Jackson County Courthouse, Black River Falls. Details. 

Noon:  Democratic Party of Wisconsin State Convention, Holiday Inn, 1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point.  Details.  Agenda. 

1 pm:  News Conference;  Governor Doyle discusses flooding, Emergency Operations Center, Briefing Room, 2400 Wright St, Madison. 

2 pm:  DHHS Secretary Leavitt announces federal investment in Wisconsin health care, Wisconsin Medical Society, 330 E. Lakeside St, Madison.

2:30 - 3:30 pm:  **CANCELED**  Rep. Ron Kind Listening Session, Clark County Bldg, Neillsville.   Details. 

Administrative Rules Hearings
10 am - Noon:  DHFS public hearing on proposed rules updating requirements for certification of programs for training and testing nurse assistants, home health aides, and hospice aides. Southeastern Regional Office, 819 N. 6th St, Room 40, Milwaukee.

Events
3:30 - 5 pm:  Milwaukee County Executive Walker - town hall meeting on 2009 budget, Brown Deer Public Library, Community Room, 5600 W. Bradley Rd, Brown Deer.

Administrative Rules Hearings
10 am:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance on proposed rules updating and expanding definitions and requirements for long-term care plans, including the plans qualifying for the Wisconsin Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership Program scheduled for January 1st, 2009.  OCI, Room 227, 125 S. Webster St, Madison.

10 am:  DNR public hearing on the County Forest Administration Grant Program, which provides encouragement to counties to hire professional forestry staff to manage their county forests, Video Conferencing;  *Room 139, State Office Bldg, 718 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire.  *Room 8F, State Office Bldg, 101 E. Wilson St, Madison.  *Conference Room 3, DNR Regional Headquarters, 107 Sutliff Ave, Rhinelander.

11 am - 1 pm:  DHFS public hearing on proposed rules updating requirements for certification of programs for training and testing nurse assistants, home health aides, and hospice aides. Northcentral Technical College Center for the Health Sciences Building - auditorium, 100 W. Campus Dr, Wausau. 

Fundraisers
5-7 pm:  Reception Honoring Cong. Tom Petri, The Bull at Pinehurst Farms, One Long Dr, Sheboygan Falls.  Suggested donation: $100, $75, or $50 per person.  For more information contact: Tonia Nebl at (920) 923-4050 or tompetri@vbe.com.

5:30 - 7:30 pm: Reception Honoring Cong. Paul Ryan, Penny and Ed Emma's home, 1144 Siena Circle, Lake Geneva.  Hosts (hoe names are due by Wednesday, May 21).  $500 per couple.  $250 per couple.  Guests: $100 per person.  RSVP to Mary Stitt at (262) 268-6859 or marystitt@wi.rr.com.

5:30-8:30 pm:  1st Annual Fair Wisconsin Leadership Awards, Samba Brazilian Grill, 240 W. Gilman St, Madison.  Special guests: Cong. Tammy Baldwin and Rep. Mark Pocan.  Host: $500.  Sponsor: $250.  Tickets; $100 per person.  Please RSVP to Christine Callsen, ccallsen@fairwisconsin.com or (608) 441-0143 ext. 301.  Please make checks payable to: Fair Wisconsin Education Fund.

10 am - Noon: Great Lakes Wind on the Water Engineering/Economics Work-Group, Joint meeting of sub-groups Turbine technology and Meteorological/Constructability, PSC, Pheasant Branch Creek Conference Room, 610 North Whitney Way, Madison.

1 - 4 pm: Native American Tourism of Wisconsin, Mole Lake Casino Lodge.

1:30 pm:  Rural Economic Development Board, Dept. of Commerce, 1st Floor Conference Room, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison.

5:30 - 8:30 pm:  Town hall meeting regarding progress on the study of state-owned heating/cooling plants in Madison,  3M auditorium,  Mechanical Engineering Bldg, 1513 University Ave, UW-Madison Campus, Madison. 

Administrative Rules Hearings
11 am - 1 pm:  DHFS public hearing on proposed rules updating requirements for certification of programs for training and testing nurse assistants, home health aides, and hospice aides. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, Room 174-176, 1900 College Dr, Rice Lake.

1-3 pm:  DHFS public hearing on rules establishing certification and training accreditation requirements for persons who perform asbestos abatement or management activities, DHFS Northeast Wisconsin Regional Office, Room 152-B, 200 N. Jefferson St, Green Bay. 

Fundraisers
5-7 pm:  Friends of Alberta Darling Reception, Milwaukee Yacht Club, 1700 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee.  Sponsorship:  Platinum hosts: $1000 per couple. Gold hosts: $500 per couple.  Silver hosts: $250 per couple.  Questions please contact Mary Stitt at (262) 268-6859 or marystitt@wi.rr.com.  Please make checks payable to:  Friends of Alberta Darling, 1478 Noridge Trail, Port Washington, WI, 53074.

5-7 pm:  A Reception for 12th Senate District candidate Jim Holperin, home of Lisa and Mike Maroney, 503 Deertrail, Mt. Horeb.  Special guest:  Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker.  Please RSVP to Jasonc@wisdems.org or (608) 260-2403. Suggested contribution:  $75.  All contributions gratefully accepted. Sponsorships available. Make checks payable to:  Holperin-Senate, PO Box 1256, Eagle River, WI, 54521. 

5-7:30 pm:  Progressive Majority/Women's Choice Conduit Fundraiser, home of Patti Keating Kahn, 3034 N. Summit Ave, Milwaukee.   Meet and support candidates:  Tara Johnson (SD-32), Sandy Pasch (AD-22), Cheryl Hancock (AD-94), Kris Wisnefske (AD-80).  Suggested minimum contribution $100.  All contributions gratefully accepted.  RSVP to Sara Kanawati at (608) 257-2232 or skanawati@progressivemajority.org.  Please make checks payable to:  Progressive Majority Wisconsin Conduit, 203 S. Paterson St, Suite 400, Madison, WI, 53703.  

10 am:  Assembly Natural Resources, 417-N.

10:30 am:  Assembly Criminal Justice, 225-NW. CANCELLED.

Meetings
1:30 - 3 pm: Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, Annuities Sales Supervision Advisory Committee, 125 south Webster Street, Madison.

Events
Noon-4 pm:  Dept. of Veterans Affairs Veterans Job Fair, Liberty Hall, 800 Eisenhower Dr, Kimberly.  Details. 

6 pm:  Public Meeting to Evaluate Wisconsin's Coastal Management Program, Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay.

7 pm:  Public Information Meeting to discuss Lake View Hill County Park, meeting room, Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr, Madison.

Administrative Rules Hearings
9-11 am:  DHFS public hearing on rules establishing certification and training accreditation requirements for persons who perform asbestos abatement or management activities, DHFS Western Regional Office, Room 123, 610 Gibson St, Eau Claire. 

10 am:  Dept. of Commerce public hearing on proposed rules adopting the most current edition of the National Electrical Code, bringing the state code in line with the latest technology, Commerce Center, Room 3B, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison.

Fundraisers
5-7:30 pm:  A Reception Honoring State Rep. Samantha Kerkman, home of Jim and Barb Mangold, 33610 Tatonka Trial, Burlington.  Special guest:  Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.  Suggested contribution; $50 per couple.  For more information contact:  samanthakerkman@hotmail.com or call (262) 279-1037.

5:30-7:30 pm:  Birthday Celebration and Campaign Fundraiser for Lt, Governor Barbara Lawton, Sucre, 20 W. Mifflin St, (on the square), Madison.  Suggested contribution: $50.   RSVP to Matt Dulak (608) 577-9675 or mdulak@barbaralawton.com.

9:30 am:  Natural Resources Board Stewardship Subcommittee, Room 813, GEF #2, 101 S. Webster St, Madison. 

10 am - 11:34 am: DOA - Affirmative Action Advisory Committee Meeting, DOA Building, Room 4B (4th Floor), 101 E. Wilson Street, Madison.

10 am - Noon:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Title Advisory Council, 901 S. Whitney Way, Madison. 

10 am - Noon:  Dept. of Revenue Diversity Advisory Council, Rimrock Road Headquarters, Room 5S-12, Madison. 

11 am: Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, Sheboygan Falls Mutual Insurance Company conversion proposal, 125 South Webster Street, Madison.

1-3:30 pm:  Income Maintenance Advisory Committee, Fen Oak, 1 Fen Oak Court, Madison.

Events
10 am: First Lady Jessica Doyle to visit Children at hospital, American Family Children's Hospital, 1675 Highland Avenue, Madison.

10 am - 3 pm:  The Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group - Annual Energy Briefing, We Energies, Auditorium, 231 W. Michigan St, Milwaukee.

11:30 am - 1 pm: Healthcare Coalition Cooperative, Health Care Discussion: National and the State of Wisconsin, program Speakers: Steve Moore, Rep. Leah Vukmir, Gerald Frye. Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc. Contact Susan at 262-524-4177 or susan.reinicke@m3ins.com. Details.

Noon: Lt. Governor Lawton to Keynote Social Development Commission, Doubletree Hotel, 611 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee.

1:45 pm: First Lady Jessica Doyle to visit Juneteenth Celebration, King Drive between Burleigh and Center streets, Milwaukee.

7 pm:  David Swanson:  Peace, impeachment and election day:  Which comes first?, Cudahy Hall, 1313 W. Wisconsin Ave, Marquette University Campus, Milwaukee.  Details. 

7:45 pm: Lt. Governor Lawton to Keynote Badger Boys State Inauguration, Storzer Athletic Facility, Ripon College, Ripon.

Administrative Rules Hearings
10:30 am:  Dept. of Commerce public hearing on proposed rules clarifying current policies and requirements governing the Uniform (1-2 family) Dwelling Code, Commerce Center, Room 3B, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison.

1-3 pm:  DHFS public hearing on rules establishing certification and training accreditation requirements for persons who perform asbestos abatement or management activities, West Allis Public Library, Constitution Room, 7421 W. National Ave, West Allis. 

Fundraisers
5-6:30 pm:  Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk's Annual Birthday Event, home of Dick Wagner, 739 Jenifer St, Madison.  A family-friendly celebration featuring Michael's Frozen Custard.  Suggested donation: $25.  All contributions gratefully accepted.  For more information please contact Melissa at (608) 231-3859 or melissa@mmulliken.com.

5-7 pm:  Washington DC Fundraiser with hosts/special guests the Assembly Democratic Leadership Team, Hawk N' Dove, 329 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington DC. Host: $5000.  Sponsor: $2500. Friend; $1000.  Individual and conduit contributions accepted.  No state PAC or corporate contributions. Questions or need more info please contact Jen at (608) 258-9225 or jenniferb@wisdems.org. 

5-7 pm:  Fundraiser/Reception for Scott Newcomer for Assembly, Madison's Dining and Diversions, 119 King St, Madison.  All contributions gratefully accepted.  No corporate contributions.  RSVP by June 17 to Deb Jordahl at (608) 827-0947 or djordahl@charter.net.

1 pm: PSC - Great Lakes Wind on the Water Engineering/Economics Work-Group Meteorological/Constructability Sub-group, Horicon River Conference Room, 610 Whitney Way, Madison.

Events
9 - 10:30 am:  Milwaukee County Executive Walker - town hall meeting on the 2009 budget, Wilson Park Senior Center, Main Hall, 2601 W. Howard Ave, Milwaukee.

Noon: Attorney General Van Hollen to host Wisconsin's Missing Children and Adults Awareness Ceremony, Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda.

Administrative Rules Hearings
10 am - Noon:   DHFS public hearing on rules establishing certification and training accreditation requirements for persons who perform asbestos abatement or management activities, DHFS, Room B139, 1 W. Wilson St, Madison. 

Fundraisers
Noon:  Representative John Murtha - golf outing and dinner reception, Pheasant Hills Golf Course, 1025 170th St, Hammond.  Noon:  Tee times begin.  5:30 pm:  Dinner-reception.  Sponsor a hole at host: $200 (includes golf and dinner).  $100 Golf and dinner reception.  $75 dinner reception only.  For questions or to RSVP please contact:  Terrie Murtha, 2283 20th Ave, Baldwin, WI, 54002. (715) 684-3508 - voice.  (715) 684-5135 fax.  events@murthaforassembly. com. 

Noon - 1:30 pm:  Brunch Reception for Sen. Russ Feingold, at the home of Bonnie & Leon Joseph, 8130 N. Beach Dr, Milwaukee.  Suggested contribution: $100.  Sponsorship levels; $250, $500, $1,000, $4,600;.  RSVP to Chris Louderback at (608) 831-7877 or louderba@russfeingold.org.  Please make checks payable to:  Feingold Senate Committee, PO Box 620062, Middleton WI, 53562. 

1-3 pm:  Fundraiser for Rep. Sheldon Wasserman, candidate in the 8th Senate District, home of Dr. Robert Starshak and Ross Draegert, 7720 N. Merrie Lane, Fox Point (North Shore).  Sponsor Center Advocates PAC to help elect Pro_LGBT legislators.  Sponsorship levels:  $1000, $500, $250, $100.  Sponsorship deadline:  Tuesday, May 27.  More Information:  (414) 347-1892 or www.CenterAdvocatePAC.org.  Checks should be made out to "Friends of Sheldon Wasserman"  No corporate checks please.

9 -11 am: PSC - Great Lakes Wind on the Water Group, Flambeau River Conference Room (Third Floor), 610 Whitney Way, Madison.

10 am: Dept. of Commerce, Wisconsin Development Fund Board meeting, 1st Floor Conference Room, Dept. of Commerce, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison.

Events
3 pm:  Lt. Governor Lawton - Green Economy announcement, Carolyn's Coffee Connection, 5706 Sixth Ave, Kenosha.

Fundraisers
8 am:  Fundraiser Breakfast Honoring Cong. Jim Sensenbrenner, The University Club, 928 E., Wells St, Milwaukee.  PAC: $1000.  Individual sponsors: $500.  Supporter: $150.  RSVP to Carole Goeas at (703) 684-8328. or Carole@GoeasAssociates.com.  Please make checks payable to:  The Sensenbrenner Committee, PO Box 575, Brookfield, WI, 53008. 

4:30-7:30 pm:  Birthday Celebration and Campaign Fundraiser for Lt, Governor Barbara Lawton, home of Jessica and Dominic Ventura, 4962 107th Place, Pleasant Prairie.  Suggested contribution; $50.

5-7 pm:  Wine Tasting Reception for Rep. Tom Nelson, Kerrigan Brothers Winery, N2797 State Hwy 55, Town of Freedom.  Special guest:  Celebrity cheese carver and local winemaker Troy Landwehr.  Host $500.  Sponsor; $250.  Please no corporate contributions.  Individual and conduit accepted.  Please make checks payable to:  Nelson for Assembly, PO Box 361, Kaukauna, WI, 54130.  RSVP; (920) 475-6221 or tom@nelsonforassembly.com.

5-7 pm:  A Reception in Support of the Assembly Democrats' Road to the Majority, Slim McGinn's Irish Pub, 338 S. 1st St, Milwaukee.  Host:  Mayor Tom Barrett.  Special guests:  Reps Colon, Richards, Staskunas, Zepnick, Toles, Kessler, Grigsby, Fields, Krusick, Williams, Young, Cullen, Sinicki, Wasserman and Kreuser.  $500 host..  $250 sponsor.  $100 guest.  All contributions gratefully accepted.  We cannot accept corporate or PAC contributions.  Make checks payable to:  ADCC, PO Box 814, Madison, WI, 53701.  Call Jennifer at (608) 258-9225 or e-mail jennifer@wisdems.org to RSVP or with questions. 

5-7 pm: Fundraiser for Nate Myszka, candidate for the 86th Assembly District, Hosted by Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker, Brocach Irish Pub, 7 West Main Street, Madison.  All contributions gratefully accepted.  For more information contact Craig at craigt@wisdems.org .

5:30-7:30 pm:  46th Birthday Party Fundraiser in Support of Tara Johnson, candidate for the 32nd Senate District, Myrick Park, Main Shelter, Suggested contribution; $46.  Sponsorships; $146, $246.  Contributions to:  Friends of Tara Johnson, Po Box 426, La Crose, WI, 54602. 

6-8 pm:  Fundraiser in Support  of Democratic State Assembly Candidate Lou Ann Weix (90th AD), home of Stephanie Weix and Michael Leffel, 6409 Stonefield Rd, Middleton.  Sponsorships:  $250 host, $100 sponsor, $50 supporter.  Contact person: Stephanie Weix at (608) 831-0597.   Please make checks payable to:  Lou Ann Weix for Assembly, PO Box 10274, Green Bay WI, 54307.  Questions or RSVP to weixeffel@charter.net. 

Meetings
8 am - Noon:  Wisconsin Crime Victims Rights Board, Room 150A, Justice Center, 17 W. Main St, Madison.

9:30 am:  State Natural Resources Board tours Bohn Lake State Ice Age Trail, Town of Deerfield - near Hancock. 

12:15 pm:  State Natural Resources Board and DATCP Board tour Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery, N5871 State Road 22, Wild Rose.

Noon - 4 pm:  Wisconsin Crime Victims Rights Board, Room 144, Justice Center, 17 W. Main St, Madison.

1 - 2:30 pm: PSC - Carbon Sequestration Study Group, Flambeau River Conference Room (3rd Floor), 610 Whitney Way, Madison.

2 pm:  State Natural Resources Board and DATCP Board tour Quantum Dairy, N1602 Buchholz Rd, Weyauwega.

3:15 pm:  State Natural Resources Board and DATCP Board joint meeting, Best Western Grand Season Hotel, 110 Grand Seasons Dr, Waupaca.

Events
10 am:  Lt. Governor Lawton Green Economy announcement, 21st Century Preparatory School, 1220 Mound Ave, Racine,

11 am:  Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett kicks-off Seed Foundation effort to establish public boarding school, Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee.  Details. 

Noon:  News Conference:  Healthcare workers, lawmakers criticize Sen. McCain's health care proposals (SEIU) , Assembly Parlor.

2 pm:  Governor Doyle discusses Clean Energy business growth, Dubay Ingredients & Grand Meadow Energies, D3102 Grand Meadow Road, Stratford.

5-8 pm:  Kick-off celebration for the Dr. Martin Luther King Back to School Festival, Gene's Supper Club, 4363 N. 60th St, Milwaukee..

Fundraisers
10 am: 2008 ADCC Golf Outing Hosted by Mike Sheridan, Shotgun start at 10 am, Glen Erin Golf Course, 1417 W. Airport Road, Janesville, WI  53546.  $800 per golfer, $3000 per foursome, $3500 foursome and hole sponsorship, $600 hole sponsorship only.  Individual and conduit contributions accepted.  No state PAC or corporate contributions.  Questions or more information contact Jen at 608-258-9225 or jenniferb@wisdems.org .

4:30-6:30 pm: Fundraiser to Re-elect Rep. Cory Mason, Special Guests: Gov. Tony Earl, Sen. Mark Miller, and Rep. Mark Pocan, Brocach Pub, 7 W. Main Street, Madison.  Please make check payable to: Friends of Mason, 4403 Happy Hollow Lane, Racine, WI  53403.  For more information call Matt Krummel at 262-880-6757 or cory@mason4assembly.com

5-7 pm: Celebrate with Waukesha County Exec Dan Vrakas Greek Style, Parthenon Gyros, 316 State Street, Madison.  $25 per person, $100 per host couple.  PAC checks are acceptable. For more information or to RSVP contact Laura Gralton 414-881-1005 or laura@Graltonconsulting.com . Make checks payable to: Citizens for Vrakas.

6-8 pm:  Friends of Garey Bies Reception, Simon Creek Vineyard and Winery, 5896 Bochek Road, Sturgeon Bay.  Gold hosts are asked for $500.  Silver hosts are asked for $250.  For questions or to RSVP, please contact Arena Strategy Group, 1263 Main St, Suite 211, Green Bay, WI, 54302.  (920) 884-9296 voice.  marci@arenastrategy.com.

8:45 am:  Supreme Court Open Administrative Conference, Supreme Court Hearing Room. 

9 am:  Great Lakes Wind on the Water Engineering/Economics Workgroup Transmission/Interconnection Sub-group, PSC, Horicon River Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison.

9:30 am:  State Building Commission Administrative Affairs Subcommittee, 330-SW.  Details. 

10 am:  Wisconsin Dairy 2020 Council, First Floor Conference Room, WHEDA Bldg, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison. 

11 am:  State Building Commission Higher Education Subcommittee, 330-SW  Details. 

1 pm:  Great Lakes Wind on the Water Engineering/Economics Workgroup Meteorological/Constructability Subgroup, PSC, Pheasant Branch Creek Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison.

3 pm:  State Building Commission, Governor's Conference Room.  Details. 

Events.
9 am:  State Crime Lab Expansion Open House, State Crime Lab, 4626 University Ave, Madison.

11 am:  Lt. Governor Lawton recognizes 100 Best Communities for Young People, Assembly Parlor.

Fundraisers
7:30 - 9 am:  Fundraiser in Support of Sen. Dave Hansen, Madison Club, 5 E. Wilson St, Madison.  Special guest: Governor Jim Doyle.  Continental breakfast will be served. Sponsorships:  $1000 host. $500 sponsor. $250 friend. Suggested minimum contribution: $100.  Send your check payable to Friends of Dave Hansen to 920 Coppens Rd, Green Bay, WI, 54303.  No PAC or corporate contributions please.  RSVP to Jasonc@wisdems.org. or (608) 260-2403. 

5 pm:  Reception and Dinner in Support of Assembly Majority Leader Jeff Fitzgerald, Ruth's Steak House, 2137 Deming Way, Madison.  Reception: 5 - 6:30 pm:  Dinner seating at 6:30 pm.  $200 per person for reception only. $600 per person for reception and dinner.  RSVP required for dinner.  Make checks payable to: Jeff Fitzgerald for Assembly, PO Box 2741, Madison, WI, 53701.  Master Card, Visa and Discover Cards also accepted.  No PAC or corporate checks accepted.  For questions or to RSVP please contact Judi at jrhodes@wisgop.org or (608) 345-3780.

5-7 pm:  Reception with Sen. Alberta Darling, Madison Hilton, Capitol Club.  $250 per person to host.  $100 minimum contribution to attend. No PAC accepted.  Questions:  Please contact Mary Stitt at (262) 268-6859 or marystitt@wi.rr.com.  Please make checks payable to: Friends of Alberta Darling, 1478 Noridge Trail, port Washington, WI, 53074. 

5-7 pm:  Reception honoring Attorney General JB Van Hollen, The University Club, 924 E. Wells St, Milwaukee.  $50 per person.  PAC contributions are welcome.  Contact:  Mary Stitt at (262) 268-6859 or marystitt@wi.rr.com.

Meetings
9 am - 2 pm: Governor's Task Force on Global Warming, Main Conference Room, Wisconsin Public Power, Inc, 1425 Corporate Center Drive, Sun Prairie, WI.  Details. 

10 am:  Committee on Inmate/Youth Deaths, Dept. of Corrections, Room 1E-C, 3099 E. Washington Ave, Madison.

10 am - 2 pm:  Governor's Council on Tourism, Wisconsin Dells CVB, Administrative Office, 1215 La Crosse St, Wisconsin Dells.

1 pm: Board of Regents - UW System, Committee on Academic Staff Awards for Excellence, to be held by telephone conference originating from Room 1840, Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive, Madison.

Events
9:15 am:  Governor Doyle makes announcement to strengthen tourism industry, Wisconsin Dells Riverwalk, corner of Broadway and Eddy St, Wisconsin Dells.

11:30 am:  First Lady Jessica Doyle speaks to summer school students, La Crosse Logan High School, 1500 Ranger Dr, La Crosse. 

1:30 - 4:30 pm:  *** CANCELED*** Dairy Business Association June Dairy Month Dairy Tour for Elected Officials, Crave Brothers Dairy Farm, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese. W11555 Torpy Rd, Waterloo, 

Administrative Rules Hearings
10:15 am:  Dept. of Regulation and Licensing public hearing on an emergency rule prohibiting the altering of approved real estate forms such that blank lines are inserted between provision of department approved text, similar in form and content appearance., Room 121C, 1400 E. Washington Ave, Madison. 

Fundraisers
7:30 am:  Reception for Phil Montgomery, Nicolet Restaurant, 525 Reid St, De Pere.  All contributions gratefully accepted. For questions or to RSVP please contact: Arena Strategy Group at (920) 884-9296.  Please make checks payable to:  Montgomery for Assembly. 

5-7 pm:  Rep. Moulton Reception, Madisons Downtown, 119 N. King St, Madison.  Special guest:  Assembly Speaker Mike Huebsch.  Suggested contribution:  $500 host, $250 sponsor, $100 general attendance.  Please make checks payable to:  Friends of Terry Moulton, 2863 South Prairie View Dr, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729.  No PAC please.  For questions or to RSVP please contact Melanie at Mhubbard@wisgop.org or (608) 257-8028. 

5-7 pm:  Friends of Kristen Dexter for Assembly, Houligans, 415 S. Barstow, Eau Claire.  $50 suggested contribution.  All contributions gratefully accepted.  For more information, contact (715) 852-0330.. www.dexterforassembly.com.

5-7 pm: Friends of Darryl Teske, Guest Speaker: Rep. Sondy Pope-Roberts, Comedy Club, 119 State Street, Madison, WI (Elevator available at Fairchild Street Entrance). $25 suggested contribution, all contributions gratefully appreciated.  For more information contact Darryl at teskeforassembly@gmail.com  or 608-548-2443.

5:30-7:30 pm:  Birthday Celebration and Campaign Fundraiser for Lt, Governor Barbara Lawton, home of Joan and John Mills, 1131 Pleasant Valley Dr, Oneida.  Suggested contribution; $50.  RSVP to Matt Dulak (608) 577-9675 or mdulak@barbaralawton.com

5:30-7:30 pm: State Senator Mark Miller, Sunset Grill, 637 W. North Street, DeForest.  Suggested minimum contribution $50. Sponsorships available.  All contributions gratefully accepted. No PAC checks.  RSVP to 608-260-2417 or Senate@wisdems.org .  Checks payable to: Friends of Mark Miller, 4903 Roigan Terrace, Monona, WI  53716.

6 pm:  Reception for Rep. Brett Davis, Red Brick School, 200 N. Main St, Oregon.  Special guest: Wisconsin Attorney General JB Van Hollen.  Suggested contribution: $25 per individual.  All contributions welcome.  Please make checks payable to:  Brett Davis for State Assembly, 1420 Ravenoaks Trail, Oregon, WI, 53575.  RSVP to Amy Lunde at (608) 630-8097 or amy@arenastratengy.com. 

Events.
10 am:  Governor Doyle launches new focus on children and families, Dane County Parent Council, 2096 Red Arrow Trail, Madison. 

11:30 am:  Madison Mayor Cieslewicz, Cong. Baldwin, DOT Sec. Busalacchi - Grand Opening of the new bike/pedestrian bridge over East Washington Avenue at Starkweather Creek, East Washington Avenue at Marquette St, Madison.

12;15 pm:  Governor Doyle launches new focus on children and families, Boys & Girls Club - Mary Ryan Branch, Outdoor Playground, 3600 N. Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee.

Administrative Rules Hearings
1 pm:  Dept. of Commerce public hearing on proposed rules updating and clarifying state code governing amusement rides, including inspection, construction, operation and design.   Conference Room 3B, Commerce Building, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison.

Fundraisers
5-7 pm:  Reception Honoring Cong. Paul Ryan, The Pontiac Center, 2809 N. Pontiac Dr, Janesville.  Host Levels: (host names are due by Wednesday, June 4).  $1000 per couple (platinum)  $500 per couple (gold)  $250 per couple (silver) $100 per person for guests.  RSVP to Mary Stitt at (262) 268-6859. 

5-7 pm: Fundraiser for Rep. Barbara Toles, Gene's Supper Club, 4323 North 60th Street, Milwaukee.  All contributions gratefully accepted ($500 maximum individual contribution.) Make check payable to: Friends of Barbara Toles, PO Box 76637, Milwaukee, WI  53216.

5-7 pm: Fundraiser for Jessica King, candidate for 18th Senate, 634 West Main Street, Madison.  Ed Garvey and PEg Lautenschlager are hosting a meet and greet at Garvey, McNeil & McGillivray, S.C. Please RSVP at 920-379-7734 or make a contribution to Friends of Jessica King, PO Box 853, Oshkosh, WI  54903.

5-7 pm:  Reception for Jim Holperin, Wolff's Long Cabin, 721 W. Kemp St, (Hwy 8 West), Rhinelander.  All contributions gratefully accepted.  Sponsorships available.  $1000 host, $500 sponsor, $250 supporter. $100 friend.  RSVP to Jasonc@widdems.org or call (608) 260-2403.  Make checks payable to: Holperin-Senate, Po Box 1256, Eagle River, WI, 54521.

5:30-7:30 pm:  Fundraiser honoring Assembly Rep, Jeff Smith, hosted by Maria Henley, 121 Park Place (behind Hibbard Hall, UWEC lower campus.  Special guest:  Rep. Ron Kind.  Host: $500.  Sponsor; $250.  Friend: $200.  Please make checks payable to:  Jeff Smith for Assembly, PO Box 8186, Eau Claire, WI, 54702. 

TBA: Fundraiser for Scott Suder, Brocach Irish Pub, 7 West Main Street. Gold Host: $500, Silver Host: $250.  Questions or to RSVP contact: Arena Strategy Group, 1263 Main Street, Suite 211, Green Bay, WI 54302 608-630-8097 or amy@arenastrategy.com .