Ada E. Deer DEMOCRAT for SECRETARY of STATE

Ada E. Deer DEMOCRAT FOR SECRETARY OF STATE

••'•••.••.••••'• A Truly Distinguished Wisconsin Native A RECORD OF SERVICE Ada Deer's exceptional abilities and personal effectiveness are reflected in her extensive record of public service. She has been a member of the national boards of Common Cause and the Girl Scouts of America, served on Congressional Commissions on the Mental Health of Children and American Indian Policy Review. Currently she is a member of the President's Commission on White House Fellows and serves on the national boards of

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ADA DEER. . . A RECORD A Record of Leadership As both Vice President and Congressional OF ACCOMPLISHMENT liaison of the National Committee to Save the A woman of remarkable achievements, Ada was Menominee People and Forest, Ada played a key born on the Menominee Indian Reservation and role in the Menominee Restoration — a victory graduated from Shawano High School. Ada's dis­ which reversed the federal government's existing tinctions include: policy toward Native Americans. •)(• The First Menominee to graduate Following this victory for tribal self-rule, Ada from UW-Madison(1957) was elected Chairperson of the Menominee Res­ toration Committee, drafted a Tribal Constitution •)(• Master of Social Work, and By-Laws, and prepared the Menominee Columbia University, Nation for the resumption of self-rule over their Reservation for the first time since 1954. •%• Outstanding Young Woman of America, 1966 Today she teaches in the School of Social Work and Native American Studies program at UW- •)(• Honorary Doctorates from the Madison. She also has directed Native American UW-Madison and Northland programs at UW-Stevens Point and the University College, 1974 of Minnesota, and has held a staff position in the U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Indian •^ Fellow of the Harvard University Affairs. Institute of Politics, 1977 ADA DEER . . . YOUR SECRETARY OF STATE "The office of Secretary of State has declined in significance. I intend to revitalize the office. "I believe that Wisconsin's recently enacted revisions of lobbying regulations offer a challenge for the Secretary of State to play an important role in the continuation of our state's progressive tradition of government. "I understand the political process and have utilized it... I have enjoyed serving as the catalyst for many important goals, and now I would like to direct my talents toward serving the people of Wisconsin, especially those groups which often are overlooked and underrepresented in state government." £Z^6a_ f.\ l&m WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT Ada Deer . . . Around Wisconsin "Handsome, articulate and intelligent, the heroine of Menominee County is likely to draw far more attention to her candidacy than her rivals will. . . Ada Deer has prestige, education, experi­ ence and leadership qualities — and that will count. (Wyngaard, Green Bay Press-Gazette

"An optimist, she believes our nation needs more leaders like John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Whitney Young, and Hubert Humphrey." (Oshkosh Daily Northwestern)

. . . And Around the Nation "Ms. Deer represents the re-emergence of the Indian woman, who historically has filled posi­ tions of equal responsibility in a tribal society which operates on qualifications." (Ms. Magazine)

". . . one of America's leading personalities " (New York News)

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St. (Address) City Zip A.A.P.F. Friends of Ada Deer, 152 W. Johnson, Madison, Wl 53703 608-251-1160. <^p».4 FOR SECRETARY OF STATE BIOGRAPHY: ADA E. DEER \JJ lo uU^J I

•EDUCATION- 1941-53 Grades 1-12, Shawano and Milwaukee Public Schools 1957 B.A. in Social Work, University of Wisconsin, Madison (first Menominee Indian to graduate from the University of Wisconsin, Madison) 1961 MSW Columbia University School of Social Work

•PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT- 1958-60 Group Worker, Protestant Council of New York and New York City Youth Board 1961-64 Program Director, Edward F. Waite Neighborhood House, Minneapolis 1964-67 Community Services Coordinator, U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Minneapolis 1968 Trainer, Peace Corps, Arecibo, Puerto Rico 1968-69 School Social Worker, Minneapolis Public Schools 1969-70 Director, Upward Bound, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point 1970-71 Acting Director, Program for Recognizing Individual Determination through Education (PRIDE), University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point 1972-73 Vice President and Washington, D.C. lobbyist, National Committee to Save the Menominee People and Forest, Inc. 1973-76 Chairperson, Menominee Restoration Committee 1979-81 Legislative Liaison, Native American Rights Fund, Washington, D.C. (on leave from UW-Madison School of Social Work) 1977- Lecturer, joint appointment in the School of Social Work and the Present Native American Studies Program, University of Wisconsin, Madison

•NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER- 1969-75 Girl Scouts of U.S.A. 1970- Present Americans for Indian Opportunity 1973- Present American Indian Scholarships, Inc. 1974-78 Common Cause 1977- Present Council on Foundations 1977- Present National Association of Social Workers — National Committee on Minority Affairs 1977- Present President's Commission on White House Fellowhips 1980 OHOYO Advisory Board 1980- Present Independent Sector 1981- Present Hunt Commission — Democratic National Committee (studying the presidential nominating process) •AWARDS and HONORS" 1960-61 John Hay Whitney Foundation Opportunity Fellowship 1966 Outstanding Young Woman of America 1974 Doctor of Humane Letters, University of Wisconsin, Madison 1974 Doctor of Public Service, Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin 1976 CBS Bicentennial Minute 1977 Fellow, Harvard Institute of Politics, J.F.K. School of Government, ;:.. Cambridge, Massachusetts 1982 Included in Wisconsin Women: A Gifted Heritage, AAUW, Wisconsin Chapter

"I understand the political process and have utilized it by acting as a catalyst for change. Now I would like to direct my talents toward serving the people of Wisconsin, especially those groups which often are overlooked and underrepresented in state government." ADA DEER

Contact for more information or make contributions to: FRIENDS OF ADA DEER 2209 Chamberlain Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53705 (608) 238-0357

Authorized and paid for by Friends of Ada Deer, Suellen Albrecht, Treasurer, Madison, Wl I Wee need to hear the full measure of all

perspectives in our government. I want to be

the first of many to open the doors of Congress

to these diverse perspectives. I want government

to hear the real voices of all the people.

Ada Deer

U. S. Senator Bill Bradley invites you to a luncheon for Ada E. Deer Candidate for Wisconsin's Second Congressional Seat

Friday, October 23, 1992 12:00—1:30 p.m. Inn on the Park $100/person 22 South Carroll Street, Madison Please RSVP Nobody Runs Like Ada Deer!

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DEER Co-Hosts As an educator and social worker for over Bert Grover John Matthews 30 years, I know that education is the key Kathleen Lindas Dennis Derrick to the social and economic life of our nation. Gerald Lindas Judy Peppard I will fight for full funding for Head Start Mary Kay Moser Julia House and other educational programs that Jim Moser Dorothy LaPage empower individuals of all ages. Henry Hendrickson Jacqueline Rodman Ada E. Deer Greg Doyle Sara Bringman Juanita Pawlisch Vicki Fredrick Ruby Ellen Last Debra Ubbelohde-Lanher Jacque Karbon Bob Enghagan You are invited to Donald Lamb George Schaefer a Sally Drew John Fortier reception Harriet Forman Sidnee Fortier Barbara Schuler Tom Grogg for Kathleen Paris Judd Harmon Ada E. Deer Michele Gale-Sinex Patrick Mooney Ian Gale-Sinex Madeline Uraneck Democratic Nominee for US Congress Sheila Ellefson Mike Schwaegerl Jorge Fuentes Joan Loock on Bob Paul Tenia Jenkins Monday, October 26, 1992 Barbara Thomas Faye Stark 5:00pm-7:00pm Carmen Stout Anita Herrera Katie Stout Betty Reneau Rowe Richard S. Russell Sheryl Spencer at Jessica Doyle Susan Fredlund THE AVENUE BAR Steve Anderson Marsha Behnke 1128 E Washington Ave Ann Kellogg Anne Rogers-Rhyme Madison, Wisconsin Margaret McMurray Mary Lynn Endter Peter Burke Barbara Bitters hors d'oeuvres, beer and soda Vicki A. Poole Eyvonne Crawford-Gray cash bar

ENDORSED BY NATIONAL EDUCATION All contributions gratefully accepted ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITEE Nobody runs like Ada Deer!

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City State Zip Make check payable to: The Committee for Ada Deer 2575 University Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53705 Telephone (608)231-1232 FAX (608)238-0500 Political contributions are not tax deductible.

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September 30, 1992

Dear Friends,

Remember election night in 1990 and the shock and dismay felt as the election returns came in? We could not believe that the Second Congressional District would elect Scott Klug. But, that is what happened. Now we have the chance to take back this seat and return it to the Democrats. My name is Ada Deer and I am the Democratic nominee for the Second District seat in Congress. For the Democrats to recapture this seat I will need your help — your money and your energy. There are less than five weeks left until election day. The time for your contribution is now! The stakes are high and the choice is clear, Scott Klug is a Republican who supports and votes with the Bush/Quayle administration almost two-thirds of the time. He pretends to be a moderate Republican, but don't let him fool you, he's really a conservative. As he has said on television, "I'm a fan of George Bush" How far will he go to support his policies? We know what this means. It means the continuing decline of the economy and an increase in unemployment. It means that more than eighty-five million people will continue to be denied adequate health care. It means that women will not have complete freedom of choice. We cannot allow this district to be part of an administration that is harming this country and its ideals. I can beat Scott Klug! I have led a real life helping real people solve real problems. As a social worker in New York City, Minneapolis, and Stevens Point as well as the members of my own reservation, I have worked with victims of poverty, racism and sexism. I won't forget those experiences when I get to Washington. I am a product of Wisconsin -- its schools, its land and its people. I was born and raised here, educated in the public school system and the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and have spent the majority of my life in this state. Many of you will remember me from the mid 1970's when I led my tribe, the Menominee, to restoration by the federal government. This process consisted of building coalitions, writing a constitution, lobbying the House and Senate and I succeeded. Everyone said it was impossible, that it couldn't be done, but we accomplished what many people thought was impossible! Since 1977, I have been a Senior Lecturer at the University

Nobody runs like Ada Deer!

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"ZZ'r 15 AAPFB The Committee for Ada Deer, David Lasker, Treasurer V> printed on recycled paper of Wisconsin - Madison with a joint appointment in the American Indian Studies Program and the School of Social Work. I have been an active participant in the University community, serving on committees, instituting new courses and recruiting new faculty and students. I have also expressed my activism by serving on numerous national boards and commissions, such as the Girl Scouts of the USA, The Smithsonian's Quincentenary Committee, Common Cause and the President's Commission on White House Fellowships to mention a few. Anyone who could bear to watch the Republican National Convention in Houston had to be scared. That party truly showed their new leadership -- taken over by right wing fanatics. Scott Klug has consciously chosen to be a member of that party, the party that featured Pat Robertson's fears and Pat Buchanan's hatred. As a member of the "gang of seven", Scott Klug was a featured speaker in Houston never once standing up to the right wing voices of George Bush and Marilyn Quayle. Scott Klug can portray himself as a moderate and attempt to distance himself from the Republican party, but for that week in Houston his true agenda was revealed. As a Democrat, I am not fooled. Scott Klug will be difficult to beat with his $400,000 campaign war chest and slick media campaign, but with your help we can do it! People are longing to be a part of their government again and I feel confident that we can, with hard work and determination, win this race and once again represent the ideals, hopes, and values in which this district so proudly believes. In order to win on November 3, 1992, I need the help of each and every one of you. I need your financial contributions to be competitive. I need your energy to put up yard signs, work in the headquarters (1934 Monroe Street - Madison) and contact friends and supporters to help with this cause. Scott Klug may have lots of money, but his campaign will never match the soul and spirit my supporters have shown. Together we can return our representation back to the progressive Democratic column where it belongs. Help me send Scott Klug back to his anchor desk. This country's problems are too important to leave in his hands or to trust to his party. Sincerely,

Ada E. Deer

P.S. Time is very short. Please send $25, $50, $100 or whatever you can as soon as you can. Thank you. Ada Deer

One person can make a difference.

Elect Wisconsin's First Congresswoman! Ada Deer You know where she stands. Ada Deer is a person of vision, committed On Education '* I refuse to accept to change for the 21st century. She is clear As an educator and social worker for over 30 years, I know PAC money. We must and unequivocal. that education is the key to the social and economic life of our nation. I will fight for full funding for Head Start and break the hold of On Jobs and the Economy other educational programs that empower individuals of all I will fight to create high-paying ages. special interests. jobs by reallocating post-Cold War resources to the civilian sector of Agriculture I am the only candidate our economy. We must retool our Our national policy must be to preserve family farming for industries, retrain our workforce, the strength of our society and our economy; we must in this race relying increase infrastructure invest­ promote sustainable agriculture, protect our rural ment and reduce our deficit. environment and enable farmers to produce quality food exclusively on personal with a fair return on their labor and investment. On Health Care contributions. You Health care is a right not a Foreign Affairs privilege. I will work for a single I am committed to a foreign policy which promotes peace deserve a representa­ payer national health insurance and upholds abroad the values we as Americans respect at program that covers everyone home: the observance of human rights, the development tive committed to the and preservation of democratic institutions and self- and reduces cost. I will push for Crime and Drugs increased federal involvement in determination for all peoples. I am committed to a criminal justice system that is people. ** the war against AIDS. effective, fair and color-blind. The "lock 'em up" approach is On the Environment Stands that a failure. We need to recognize that crime has its roots in As an American Indian, I know the deeper problems of our society and create effective that preservation of the environ­ make a difference. strategies to prevent it. ** Women are 51 % ment is the most important Civil Rights legacy we can leave our children, America always must be the land of freedom I will fight for strong legislation of the population, but and opportunity. Every day, in every way, I to protect air, water and soil, to stand for freedom and equality for all people— preserve wetlands and ancient a rarity in Congress. regardless of sexual preference, physical forests, and to promote recycling, ability, race, origin, religion, gender or age. We must open up the conservation and development of renewable energy sources. Human Needs political process to On Women It is time for the Democrats to provide leadership for effective welfare reform. We My quest is to bring about true new and diverse per­ must wage war on poverty by empowering equality for women in my people through education and training. The spectives." lifetime, beginning with the current "war on the poor" welfare-bashing of passage of the Freedom of Choice President Bush and the Republicans is Act and the Economic Equity shameful. Act. I insist that government honor and protect the Constitutional right of each woman Issue papers available upon to choose whether or not to have an abortion. request at Ada's headquarters. Ada Deer A lifetime of: da Deer is •Activism a national •Leadership Aleader, recognized for her •Vision lifetime of •Commitment achievements in education, social •Integrity work and human rights. She brings us over 40 years of real experience helping real You Can Make a Difference. people solve real Elect Ada Deer-Democratic problems. She is Candidate for Wisconsin's Second not a career politican. But, Congressional District Seat. from her success­ •to fight for women's rights and equality ful fight for •to create jobs and opportunity legislation in Congress saving •to provide quality education and health care •to protect civil rights and the environment tribal status for American Indians to her experience as •to promote peace and prosperity an educator, social worker and activist, Ada Deer has learned the legislative process well and knows how to For more information on how you can help bring people together to get things done. Her election Ada Deer get elected, contact: will bring a powerful new voice to Congress. The Committee for Ada Deer Experience that makes a difference! 2575 University Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53705 (608)231-1232 Fax (608)238-0500

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