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MESSAGE FROM KATE
Dear Democrats:
Go Red Sox! Some did not think they could do it. But here we are.
Let's use that same Massachusetts enthusiams for John Kerry. And don't forget the local races.
And most importantly, please support the Democratic nominee in every race. We had some contested primaries, as Democrats, we need to support the Democratic nominee.
Please check out the volunteer opportunities listed below.
This may be the last Dispatch before the election. So hang in there. See you on the campaign trail.
Democratically yours,
Kate Donaghue
Kerry in Manchester/Message from Lynda Tocci
This is it. The momentum in this campaign has swung in our direction. We will have the strongest "ground game" on EDAY -no doubt. You did this. Massachusetts did this.
Kerry is coming to NH -for the final time on Sunday at around 1:00 PM. Location in Manchester TBD. This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be available in every NH office on Saturday after the lit drop which will begin at 9:30 AM.
Register at https://volunteer.johnkerry.com/event/view/?id=39664&1=1
For more information please contact Nichole by e-mailing ncirillo@americansforkerry.com or by calling 603.623.2999.
Help Needed in Minnesota
Ten electoral votes are up for grabs in Minnesota. I heard from Robert Cassidy who is out there that there is a strong need for experienced origanizers. Again, housing is available, so if you can make time to get out to Minnesota for a few days your help will be much needed. They are especially looking for experienced people who want to play a leadership role. You can reach the St. Paul office at 651-647-5024 or try Rob at 952-938-6311.
People Needed in Florida
Look at just about any electoral college map and you can see how critical the need is for us to win Florida. Help is needed in all areas. Jeff Bean is in Orlando and can be reached at 877-778-6726 or cell 978-815-9789. The number of the Orlando HQ is 407-839-5851. Barbara Opacki is in Daytona Beach and that office can be reached at 386-226-2389. Housing is available in supporter homes for those who need it. You will be most effecitve for the campaign if you plan on renting a car so that you will have transportation.
Help Needed in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is within driving distance for Massachusetts volunteers. I'm hearing that there is a real need for experienced people in Pennsylvania. I spoke with former Representative John Stefanini this week. He tells me that an experienced organizer's efforts will be multiplied ten fold because they have the volunteers to utilize. Main number 215-789-3663; ask for John or Stephanie or by e-mail to stefaninij@gtlaw.com. If you can arrive in Pennsylvania on Friday evening and stay through the election, you can make a huge difference. There are 21 electoral votes at stake there.
And of Course NH
Large numbers of people are still needed in NH. People often ask where volunteers are most needed. In general I am told that the office with the greatest need for volunteers in proportion to the voter base they are serving is the Lakes Region, based out of Laconia.
Lynda Tocci told me that experienced volunteers who want to know where they can be best utilized should contact Nicole Cirillo. Nicole can be reached at 603-623-2999 or ncirillo@americansforkerry.com. In my own experience I have found that the Concord office is a very effective place to volunteer. They tell me that they especially need poll checkers and drivers phoners and computer people with computers if they have them. It is far enough North that not as many people go, but still close enough that it makes for a strightforward day trip. For a list of all the offices go to www.nhdp.org. Also check out www.johnkerry.com for trips leaving from your area. There are Central Mass trips leaving 495/Exit 26 at 8:30 on Sarutday and 9:30 on Sunday. See calendar for details.
Click here for information on a detailed schedule for the Nashua GOTV effort. I expect that this is typcial of all the offices.
Vote NOW!
If you believe that you will be out of town on election day, vote "Over the Counter" now! You can go to the City or Town hall where you are registered to bote and request an absentee ballot and then actually vote, all in one visit. Even if your plans may change, vote now. It will leave you free to spend more time on GOTV activities on election day. If your plans are not firm for election day, voting now will leave you free to change plans on a mement's notice, without giving up your ability to vote. Also, with a high voter turnout expected, long lines may deter some from casting a vote. The more people who vote in advance, we can help keep the lines down.
Voter Registration Canvasses
Americans Coming Together (ACT, the Move-on.org affiliate) is canvassing people in low income portions of Manchester and Nashua who are not yet registered to vote. These efforts will also focus on persuasion, education, ID, and get out the vote. In New Hampshire an otherwise eligible person who is not registered to vote can show up to vote on Election Day and register at a polling place. For the ACT effort people who are bilingual in English and Spanish are especially needed. Go to www.acthere.com to sign up for volunteer opportunities near you. Carpools out of 41 Elm St. Worcester include: Saturday, October 23, 10:30 AM - 5 PM Sunday, October 31, 10:30 AM - 5 PM
Spanish Speakers Needed in Nashua/Voter Registration
If you speak Spanish and can make time on Nov. 2 to get up to Nashua for a few hours, your help will be much appreciated. Nashua has the largest Hispanic population in New Hampshire and we want to make sure people know how to register and where to vote. ACT will be focusing a large part of its GOTV operation on this community, recruiting people for same day registration and voting. To volunteer, call Graham Roth at the ACT-NH office at 603-622-9000 (office) or 917-414-3481 (cell)
ACT was founded by a group of experienced grassroots and political leaders who have created a strategy to mobilize voters and elect Democrative candidates as the largest Get Out The Vote (GOTV) effort in the country's history
Phone from Home for John Kerry
Please make some calls tonight by going to http://calls.johnkerry.com -- You can do five, ten or even twenty-five calls. These are calls to volunteers and they don't take long to do. The calls are given out based on time zone. I was able to do calls to New Mexico the other night at 9:30 PM eastern. Grat if you want to use free cell minutes.
Campaaing Staffers - DemDispatch Needs your Permanent E-Mail Address
ATTN ALL CAMPAIGN STAFFERS: If you are getting this e-mail ONLY at a campaign address, please send me your home e-mail address so that you can stay in touch with Democratic eveents after the campaign. Just hit reply. Note: I expect to continue to have a "help wanted" section of the Dispatch. Thanks, Kate and Pace
National Phone Bank for Kerry in Boston
Phone all day in Boston. Call 617-367-1551 for details. We're planning on shifting time zones after the NH/ME polls close and will be calling until we win this election. Maybe 10 or 11, depending on what we need to do. Tell people they can definitely come by after work, though they should schedule in advance so we can plan our capacity.
Campaign Volunteer Opportunities
Pam Resor - Click here for details.
Karen Spilka - Click here for details.
Angus McQuilken - Click here for details.
Jamie Eldridge - Click here for details.
Tom Sannicandra - Click here for details.
Monica Palacios-Boyce - Click here for details.
Joel Malloy - Click here for details.
Debby Blumer - Click here for details.
Summary of events (highlighted items are new or updated):
JOKE OF THE WEEK
How many Bush administration officials does it take to change a light bulb?
None. There's nothing wrong with that light bulb. There is no need to change anything. We made the right decision and nothing has happened to change our minds. People who criticize this light bulb now, just because it doesn't work anymore, supported us when we first screwed it in, and when these flip-floppers insist on saying that it is burned out, they are merely giving aid and encouragement to the Forces of Darkness.
Submitting Items
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*10/28/2004 MetroWest Stop Bush Meeting*
Thursday, October 28, 7 PM
Gold Star India Restaurant, Framingham, MA
We will start the meeting with political discussions for 30 to 45 min. The remainder of the meeting will be spent registering people to vote for Kerry in the swing states. If you cannot make the meeting, call for a swing state voter registration packet which you can do from home.
The Gold Star India Restaurant in Framingham off route 30 opposite the US Post Office in a mall with Lotus Flower Restaurant, Papa Ginos, Boston Market Restaurant. You can also reach the Gold Star Restaurant from Route 9 by turning into the street adjacent to Wal Mart and continuing pass Wal Mart until you see a mall on your left where you will find the Gold Star Restaurant.
Kerry buttons, bumper stickers and signs are available. Donations go towards our mailings for Kerry. [back]
*10/28/2004 John Keenan Fundraiser with Congressman John Tierney*
Thursday, October 28, 7 - 9 PM
Finz Restaurant, Pickering Wharf, Salem
Please join Congressman John F. Tierney at a reception in support of John Keenan, Democratic nominee for State Representative in the 7th Essex District (Salem) Suggested donation: $50, $100, $150 RSVP required prior to October 22nd. Please call (978) 741-8944. [back]
*10/28/2004 Premier of film by Deborah Dorsey, "Meet John Thomas,"*
Thursday, October 28, 7 - 8:30 PM
Lovering Home, 177 Bedford Road
Premier of the new film by Deborah Dorsey, "Meet John Thomas," will be shown at Emily Lovering's house in Lincoln on Thursday, October 28th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The evening will begin with a brief introduction of the film by Deborah Dorsey, the premier of the film (30 minutes) followed by an address by State Rep. Candidate John Thomas, who promises brief remarks so as not to interfere with the World Series. Ms. Lovering lives at 177 Bedford Road - Hors d'oeuvres will be served along with light desserts. RSVP rsvp@johnthomas.org or 508-207-2858. [back]
10/29/2004 Representative Pat Walrath's Old Fashioned Country Pie Fundraiser
Friday, October 29, 7 - 9 PM
Shlburne Farm 106 West Acton Road, Stow, MA 01775
You are coridally invited to an Old Fashioned COuntry Pie Fundraiser for State Representative Patricia Walrath. Contribution $15 per person. Please respond by October 26. [back]
10/29/2004 Naughton Rally at the Northborough Legion
Friday, October 29, 7 - 11 PM
American Legion, Northborugh, MA
Naughton Rally At the Northborough Legion in Northborough MA. Come support Harold in his final push before election day. Enjoy snacks and drinks with friends and our State Represenative. [back]
*10/29/2004 Marlborough City Council Get Out and Vote Rally*
Friday, October 29, 7 - 9 PM
Masonic Hall, Marlbrough, MA
Get Out and Vote Rally with special guests Congressman Jim McGovern
State Senator Pam Resor
State Representative Stve LeDuc
Hors d'Oeuvres and Cash Bar [back]
10/29/2004 Senator Marc Pacheco Birthday Party
Friday, October 29
Raynham/Taunton Dog Track
$30/person Call for more details @ (508) 880-6272. [back]
10/29/2004 Kerry Traveler Trip to Toledo
10/29 to 11/3, Friday to Wednesday--last big push
Boston to Toledo
KERRY TRAVELER - Toledo 10/29 to 11/3, Friday to Wednesday--last big push before and during election. Toledo needs us.
7:00 PM Kerry Headquarters, 60 Canal Street, Boston, MA
7:30 PM Sheraton in Framingham, Exit 12 of the Turnpike.
KERRY TRAVELER FIVE DAY TRIP TO TOLEDO FREE BUS/ Hotel $260 (4 x $65). The price listed for the hotel is for a double room. Hotel will be $130 (4 x $65) per person, if you share a room with another person. Limited low cost housing may be available. Meals not included. TOLEDO NEEDS YOU FOR THE LAST BIG PUSH. PLEASE JOIN US! For more information contact: KATE THURMOND kthurmond@rcn.com 617.277.9753.
Toledo and the surrounding 3 counties are the bull's eye of the bull's eye of this Battle Ground State. Toledo is critically important to a John Kerry win, because it is heavily Democratic and extremely diverse. The Field Operation there needs us to help get out the vote for John Kerry. The Voter Protection Team needs us to help watch the polls, because this area is key territory for disenfranchisement. [back]
*10/30/2004 GOTV Volunteering in NH*
Saturday, October 30, 8:30 AM
Route 495/Exit 26 "Park and Ride" in Hudson
We'll be volunteering with the Get Out The Vote (GOTV) effort in the swing state of NH. We'll meet at the "Park and Ride" in Hudson, right off Route 495 at Exit 26 on Route 62. Patricia Cerasaro is the carpool coordinator. RSVP if you can to Pat at 607-237-7064. [back]
10/30/2004 Canvass for John Kerry with Congressman Marty Meehan
Saturday, October 30, 9:30 AM
Middlesex Community College, Lowell
Congressman Marty Meehan will be leading a group of volunteers up to New Hampshire on Saturday October 30th for a day of campaigning for John Kerry and John Edwards. This is the last weekend before the election and John Kerry needs our help in this battleground state. Please join us and help ensure that John Kerry becomes our next President on Nov. 2nd. Buses will be leaving from Middlesex Community College in Lowell at 9:30. To RSVP or to find out more information please contact Bryan DeAngelis at (978) 761-0178 or bdeangelis@martymeehan.com. [back]
*10/30/2004 Hands Across The Bridge for Kerry and Tierney in Beverly-Salem*
Saturday, October 30, 10 AM
Contact: Beverly Democratic H.Q. 978-927-0848 [back]
*10/31/2004 GOTV Volunteering in NH*
Sunday, October 31, 9:30 AM
"Parka nd Ride" at Exit 26 of Route 495
We'll be volunteering with the Get Out The Vote (GOTV) effort in the swing state of NH. We'll meet at the "Park and Ride" in Hudson, right off Route 495 at Exit 26 on Route 62. Please RSVP to Kate Donaghue at 508-366-0485 or at KateDonaghue@aol.com. [back]
10/31/2004 Greater Lowell Area Democrats - Annual Fall Breakfast Brunch
Sunday, October 31, 10 AM
LENZI'S Function Facilities, 810 Merrimack Avenue, Route 110 in Dracut
SPECIAL PRESENTATION 2004 DISTINGUISHED DEMOCRAT AWARDS
George Dixon, Chelmsford
Tom McGrath, Pepperell
Rita Mercier, Lowell
For tickets and reservations contact:
Marie Sweeney, Tewksbury...978-851-3867
Mike Demaras, Lowell...978-454-9013
Gail Poulten, Chelmsford...978-251-8813
Greg Pappas, Dracut...gregpappas@verizon.net
Peg McAndrews, Lowell...978-454-2580
(Or from any GLAD member in your community)
Donation: $30.00 per person
Call to reserve your ticket(s)/table(s)
Checks to: GLAD Prefer in advance of event! (Corporate checks not accepted )
Marie Sweeney, GLAD Chair
51 Fiske Street Tewksbury, MA 01876
e-mail: sweeney133@comcast.net
Bedford, Billerica, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Dracut, Groton, Lowell, Pepperell, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, Westford
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*10/31/2004 Angus McQuilken Literature Drop in N. Attleboro*
Sunday, October 31, 10 AM
27 Cuttings Lane, North Attleboro
For more information: call Adeline Bee, 508-699-3324, southern_bluebelle@hotmail.com [back]
10/31/2004 Democratic Rally in Framingham
Sunday, October 31, 11 AM - 1 PM
Framingham Common, Framingham, MA
Please get the word out - there will be a rally/gathering on Sunday October 31st from 11 to 1 for Karen Spilka and the Democratic slate. This will be both fun and a powerful statement - so please be part of the numbers and bring as many of your friends as possible!. It will take place on the Framingham Common. The Common is on the north side of Route 9 on Edgell Road (intersection of Edgell and Oak in Framingham). This will be a visibility like none other we have had so far. Bring your kids - and make it a picnic, bring your signs, bring your voices and let's have fun. So mark your calendars for 2 Sunday's from now! [back]
*11/01/2004 Election Eve Rally*
Monday, November 1, 7 - 9 PM
Sheraton Four Points Hyannis, Ma
"The Rally" hosted by: Senator Edward Kennedy & Congressman Bill Delahunt
The Barnstable Democratic Town Committee & The Cape and Islands Democratic Council
Election eve, November 1st 7:00-9:00 Sheraton Four Points Hyannis, Ma
Music Supplied by 2way Entertainment
For Further information contact: Diane Parvin 508-364-4350 or Kathy Ohman 508-385-4141 [back]
*11/01/2004 State Rep. Jay Kaufman Forum on Race Matters in Public Education*
Monday, November 1, 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington
If Horace Mann were alive today, inventing public education anew, what would he invent? This special seminar series is part of the celebration of the tenth season of "OPEN HOUSE with Representative Jay Kaufman." As with all "OPEN HOUSE" forums, audience participation through questions and comments will shape the discussion.
Week three in the series looks at "Race Matters: The 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.
For a complete schedule of the tenth season of "Open House," check Rep. Kaufman's website at http://jaykaufman.com/open-house.shtml. For further information, please call Rep. Kaufman's State House office 617-722-2552. [back]
*11/02/2004 Caravan to Keene for Kerry Volunteering*
Tuesday, November 2, 9:15 AM
Leave from Palmer, MA
A group of Kerry supporters will be voting and going to Keene NH to hold signs in support of Kerry. Local Kerry/Edwards office:
2 Eagle Court
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-6006
If you are available to join the caravan and want more information contact: Kathleen Norbut (D), Selectman, Monson. We will be traveling route 32 north beginning in Palmer at 9:15am. Go Dems! Kathleen Norbut 413.267.3869 kcnorbut@yahoo.com [back]
*11/02/2004 Election Night Party/Fundraiser in Chinatown*
Tuesday, November 2, 7:30 - 11 PM
Empire Garden Restaurant, 690 Washington St, Boston
Hosts: Asian Amerian Action Fund, The Asian Pacific American Agenda PAC, Asian American Democrats of Massachusetts and Leverett Wing. Featuring a panel discussion on Presidential politics and APIA issues with Lowell City Councilor Rithy Uong and Newton Alderwoman Amy Mah Sangiolo. Moderated by Sam Yoon, candidate for Boston City Council. Suggested contributions: guest $30, friend $100, sponsor $25, host $500. Light appetizers will be served. Cash bar. Please RSVP by Saturday, October 30 to apia2004_community@hotmail.com. More information: Leverett Wing (617) 285-5050 [back]
11/02/2004 Bus to NH from South Shore (and Charlestown)
Tuesday, November 2
Plymouth Rock and Charlestown
Bus trip from historic Rock in Plymouth, to the important swing state of NH on September 19th, October 17th, and Election Day! We've added a pick-up spot in Charlestown, for urban-based volunteers. For more information, contact TopicInfo@Aol.com, or sign-up through my pages on the Kerry website at http://volunteer.JohnKerry.com/member/947219. Donation for round-trip bus fare: $20. [back]
11/02/2004 David Linsky Election Night Party
Tuesday, November 2
Elks Lodge, Speen Street, Natick
Please join us to watch the election returns come in from around MetroWest and from around the country. Stay tuned for more details. If you would like to help on putting together the event, please call Joan Taves at (508) 655-2645. [back]
*11/02/2004 Spanish GOTV with ACT in NH*
Tuesday, November 2
If you speak Spanish and can make time on Nov. 2 to get up to Nashua for a few hours, your help will be much appreciated. Nashua has the largest Hispanic population in New Hampshire and we want to make sure people know how to register and where to vote. ACT will be focusing a large part of its GOTV operation on this community. To volunteer, call Graham Roth at the ACT-NH office at 603-622-9000 (office) or 917-414-3481 (cell) [back]
*11/08/2004 State Rep. Jay Kaufman Forum on Race Matters in Public Education*
Monday, November 8, 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington
Topic: What Do We Mean by a Quality Education?
For a complete schedule of the tenth season of "Open House," check Rep. Kaufman's website at http://jaykaufman.com/open-house.shtml. For further information, please call Rep. Kaufman's State House office 617-722-2552. [back]
11/10/2004 Fundraiser for Rep. Tom Kennedy
Wednesday, November 10, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Brockton Country Club
Friend $50, Sponsor $100. For more details call (508) 586-8123. [back]
11/10/2004 Melrose Democratic City Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 10, 7:30 PM
Beebe Estate
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11/17/2004 Danvers DTC
Wednesday, November 17, 7 PM
Peabody Institute Library Director's Office Danvers
For more information, contact chairman Marilyn Hazel at nsmarilyn@prodigy.net. [back]
11/18/2004 PCDL Monthly Meeting
Thursday, November 18, 7 PM
Camp Kiwanee, Route 58
Special guest Former Attorney General Robert Quinn; co-sponsored Hanson Democratic Town Committee. Refreshments available for nominal charge. [back]
11/19/2004 Celebrate Magnani
Friday, November 19, 6 - 10 PM
Sheraton Framingham, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham
The Celebrate Magnani Committee requests the pleasure of your company at a reception honoring Senator David P. Magnani: "A Journey of Service". Cash bar and reception 6-7pm; Buffet dinner and dancing 7-10pm; RSVP by 11/05/44 at 508-328-8573 $35/person [back]
PHONE FOR JOHN KERRY AT AREA PHONE BANKS
We're reaching out by phone and in person to identify John Kerry supporters and undecided voters -- and to recruit new volunteers. That is the work that wins elections. It's hard work, but it's also great fun, and a great way to meet other supporters in your area.
Worcester Phone Banks - 5:30 - 8:00 Tues, Wed, Thur.
Firefeighters Union, 625 Chandler Street, Worcester
Send an e-mail to Gladys Rodriguez Parker at dparker9003@charter.net.
Gladys wiill then call to arrange a time.
Waltham Phone Banks - 6:30 - 9:00 Sunday to Thurdsay
21 Hickory Driver, Bear Hill, Waltham
Call Pat Deal at 781-646-7133 or pdpmdeal@aol.com
Quincy Phone Banks - Tuesday and Thursday evenings
10 Granite St, MA
Call 617-367-1551
Arlington DTC Kerry phonebanks to swing states every weeknight, 6:45-8:30
please call us at 781-641-9995. Advance sign up is strongly encouraged.
1046 Mass. Ave, Arlington
Boston Phone Bank 10 AM to 9 PM
Canal Street, Boston, MA
Call 617-367-1551 ask for Peter. The highest need time is evenings.
Nashua Phone Banks Exit 4 from Route 3
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday Noon to 8:30
5:00 - 8:30 Monday to Thursday
Call 603-880-4784
Lomdonderry Exit 4 from 93
Firefighters Hall 10-4 on Saturday 2-9 on Sunday
25 Nashua Road, Londonderry
Call 617-399-5112
Newtownville Monday-Thursday 6-9 PM; contact Newton4Kerry@comcast.net
Resor Campaign Activities
LAWN SIGNS - Show your support for Pam Resor by displaying a lawn sign and help us spread the word throughout the Middlesex and Worcester District. For more information, please e-mail the campaign at campaign@pamresor.com or call us 978-567-8896.
ELECTION DAY COVERAGE - We are in the process of signing up volunteers to help on Election Day, November 2nd. We are doing a coordinated effort with the other campaigns in the Middlesex Worcester District. If you can take the day off, that would be awesome! If you are not scheduled call -567-8896.
VISIBILITIES - We have been actively holding joint visibilities throughout the district with various campaigns throughout the region. Even if you cannot stay the entire time, pop by for a half hour on your way to the post office, bank or transfer station and show your support. If your community is not listed below for a visibility and you want to start one, just call us and we can help you get a group started.
REGULAR VISIBILITIES INCLUDE
Wednesdays: Littleton Common: 5:00-6:30 pm
Thursdays: Southborough, Corner of Rt. 9 & Central St. 7am-8:30am, with the McGovern Team
Fridays: Kelly's Corner Acton - Rt.27/111 5:00-6:00pm with Team Eldridge@ Saturdays: Hudson - Downtown Rotary, 10:30-12:00 with the Walrath Campaign
Westborough - Downtown Rotary, 10:00-12:00 with the McGovern Team
Littleton Common, 10:30-12:00
Boxborough - Rt. 111 near the Holiday Inn,10:30-12:00 with Team Eldridge
Maynard - Downtown by the Police Station, 10:30-12:00 with the Walrath Campaign
PHONE BANKING - We are now doing neighbor to neighbor calls to undecided voters in our area. Please try to schedule two weeknights or weekend afternoons for phone banking for our local candidates between now and election day. We will provide an easy quick script for you to use. We have phone bank locations in Acton, Hudson, Marlborough and Shirley.We generally phone from 6:30 to 8:45 on weeknights and area sking for 2 to 3 hours shifts on weekends, some time between 12 and 5, although any amount of time is welcome! To sign up for your shifts call 978-567-8896.
Committee to Re-Elect Sen. Pam Resor
tel. 978.567.8896
fax. 978-567-6958
www.pamresor.com
Karen Spilka Campaign Opportunities
Upcoming Visibilities: Framingham: Saturday, 10/30 and Sunday, 10/31 - 9:30-11:30AM Edgell Rd/Rt. 9 overpass
Franklin: Saturday, 10/30 - 10:30AM-12:00PM Franklin Village Mall/Rt. 140
Natick: Saturday, 10/30 - 8AM-12PM Natick Common Rt. 135/Rt.27
Holliston: Saturday, 10/30 - 10-11:30AM Washington (16) and Central
Hopkinton: Saturday, 10/30 - 9:30-11:30AM Rt. 85/Rt.135 (by Collella's)
Medway: Saturday, 10/30 - 8:30-10:30AM Rt. 109/Holliston St.
Ashland: Saturday, 10/30 - 10-11AM Rt.135/Main St.
Election Day, Tuesday November 2nd:
Polling Location Visibilities 7am-8pm
Every Town: Ashland, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway, and Natick - Call 508-872-6677 to volunteer!
Angus McQuilken Campaign Activities
DEAR FRIEND CARD FINAL PUSH Week of October 25
Your World Series viewing parties can be even more exciting when you're completing "Dear Friend" cards for Angus... We've signed out more than 10,000 dear friend cards to date. If you have not done so already, join in this effort. Pick up postcards from the N. Attleboro literature drop or the campaign headquarters to pick up pre-printed postcards. We hope you can help!
COMMUTER VISIBILITY UP Friday October 29, Monday October 1
Join loyal Angus supporters from at a district-wide commuter visibility initiative - let people know how Angus will stand up for this district's working families!
ELECTION DAY - Tuesday November 2
History will be in the making on Tuesday - don't miss any opportunity to be a part of democracy in action. Whether it's holding a sign, phone calling, or driving people to the polls, we want your help! Contact Angus' campaign headquarters at (508) 376-5389 - we thank you for your help!
David Linsky Campaign Activities
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: SATURDAY VISIBILITY IN NETICK SQUARE
We have a very dedicated group of volunteers who gather every Saturday from 9 AM - 12 Noon in Natick square, rain or shine and who waive the signs for me, for John Kerry, and for Natick's two Senate candidates, Angus McQuilken and Karen Spilka. Please join them each Saturday for as long as you can. You can pick your own sign or combination of signs.
DEAR FRIEND CARDS
"Dear Friend" cards will be done entirely by e-mail this year. You will shortly be receiving an e-mail with a draft "Dear Friend" card at the bottom, simply copy and paste the text onto a new, blank e-mail and send it to all your friends and neighbors. It is quick, free and extremely important and effective. I thank you for doing this simple yet extremely important effort.
ELECTION DAY
Election Day is right around the corner - November 2nd. Please consider volunteering some time to hold signs, make telephone calls or drive voters to the polls. There is much to be done. Please call Kevin Depodwin at (508) 315-3644 or e-mail him at davidlinskycommittee@rcn.com.
ELECTION NIGHT
We have the Natick Elks on Speen Street reserved for the election night party. Please join us to watch the election returns come in from around MetroWest and from around the country. Stay tuned for more details. If you would like to help on putting together that event, please call Joan Taves at (508) 655-2645.
CAMPAIGN OFFICE
Our campaign office is at 7 Mechanic Street in Natick. (The WaterTite Building) The telephone number there is (508) 315-3644. The email address is davidlinskycommittee@rcn.com. It has telephones; computers, a fax, and everything that we need to run an effective campaign. You are welcome at any time.
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
My campaign manger is Kevin Depodwin, who successfully managed my 2002 re-election campaign. He is a terrific organizer who has years of experience. He can be reached at (508) 315-3644.
WEBSITE
You must check out my new campaign website at www.linsky.org. It is updated daily. Lyman Phillips did a terrific job of professionalizing and updating the website and it is updated daily with news stories, issues statements, and press releases. It also accepts credit card campaign donations and has a "how to volunteer" link.
LAWN SIGNS
Lawn signs are multiplying!! We have over 325 signs in the ground right now and we are still planting them in waves!!! Thank you to all who are hosting them! We are always looking for more!! Please respond to this e-mail or call or e-mail Campaign HQ to sign up! Also, please ask your friends who might like one if they would take one.
BUTTONS, BUMPER STICKERS AND MORE!
We would like to get these out on cars and on people - so pick one up or call for one. We also have a limited supply of the Special Edition "Kerry-Edwards-Linsky" buttons!!
FUDNRAISING
Campaign fundraising has been going extremely well, but it's an unfortunately hard task. No one likes to ask for money, and very few people like to give it up. Nevertheless, we do need funds to get our message out. Please consider a donation today either on-line at www.linsky.org or by mail to:@ The David Linsky Committee
Box 2133
Natick, MA 01760
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP
We will need your help in the coming days. Election Day is just over five weeks away, on November 2nd. We need people to host coffees, hold signs, make telephone calls, give rides to the polls and do a million other things. I am proud of everything that we have been able to accomplish, but we have much more to do. Please consider volunteering in some capacity. I appreciate everything that you can do.
Jamie Eldridge Campaign Opportunities
We have the next week's events mapped out on a day-by-day basis, so you can see what Team Eldridge needs help with every day. Our opponent's negative mailings continue to go out, and a great way to make it work against them is by sending out Dear Friend Cards. We have a batch ready and need your help in spreading the word. . This week also features a special Halloween Event! This coming week marks the birthday of my campaign manager Robert, so come celebrate with us the weekend of October 30 and 31st for the "First Annual Halloween Weekend Birthday Phone Bank and Lit Drop." Supporters will be hanging door knockers on doorknobs in their neighborhoods and throughout the district as well as phone banking with Team Resor at the Acton Real Estate Office (371 Mass Ave (Rt. 111) in Acton) being held all week and at Noon on Saturday and Sunday. 1)Door Knockers: We are placing Door Knockers (similar to a do not disturb sign) on door handles to let people know Jamie's positive message. Everyone is encouraged to do this in their neighborhood! It is very simple to do and a lot of fun. Please contact James@RepEldridge.com if interested.
2)Dear Friend Cards: We have a batch of Dear Friend cards ready, so please get in touch with us so we can get some to you. These are a great response to the negative mailings that continue to go out against us. Send an email to Robert at James@RepEldridge.com or call us at 978-263-4244.
3)Phone Banks: Team Eldridge and Team Resor are hosting joint phone banks at two locations: the Acton Real Estate Office every day next week (except Thursday) from 6pm to 7:00pm, and in Shirley's Keystone Properties from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. These calls are crucial to both campaigns, and you will get home before the World Series starts! We need people to call every night, so let us know if you plan on attending.
4)Letters to the Editor: Thanks to all of you who sent them in last week. If you can write a letter to the editor, please contact us at James@RepEldridge.com.
Tom Sannicandro Activities
Dear Tom Sannicandro Supporter,
With 12 days left, the Tom Sannicandro campaign asks you to consider signing up for one of the following events. Our opposition is stepping up its visibility, and we need help to do the same! Please respond and check off the events you can participate in. Thank you for your ongoing support. TOMORROW, Saturday, between 11 and 6, Phonebanking at Local 475 on Union St. in Ashland -- drop by for as much (or as little) time as you can.
VISIBILITIES, any weekday between 4:30 and 6:30 or Saturday mornings between 10 and noon at Framingham Center over Rt.9 on Edgell Road, or in Ashland on the corner of Rt. 135 and Main St.
ELECTION DAY: we need lots of help at the polls! Let us know when you're available.
PUT UP A LAWN SIGN -- just send your address and we'll deliver it
SEND "DEAR FRIEND" CARDS to remind your family, friends, and co-workers that voting for Tom is important to you
DONATE or find out more information by going to www.tomworksforus.com
Thank you again -- we can't win this race without your support.
Monica Palacios-Boyce Update
Monica's race is closee and winnable! Your help could make the difference, and we could take a conservative House seat away from Romney and Massachusetts Republicans. Here's how you can help us this week:
Contribute - go to www.monicaforstaterep.com and make a donation today! Monica is trying to raise $2,500 to complete a critical part of her mail strategy.
PHONE BANK- two locations this week:
Boston - 11 Beacon Street, 11th floor at Mass Equality's office, Tuesday from 5 to 8pm
Springfield, 20 Maple Street, at AFSME's office from 5 to 830pm.
CANVASSING - Saturday - meet at 10AM on Brimfield Town Common, RT 20 in Brimield Center. Canvass from 10:30 to 5pm. Sunday - meet at 12noon on Brimfield Town Common, RT 20 in Brimfield Center. Canvass from 10:30 to 6pm
ELECTIOIN DAY - Volunteers are needed for visibility at the polls.
Contact campaign manager Shawn Fitzgibbons for details at (413) 237-2660 or shawn@monicaforstaterep.com Thank you for anything you can do to help!
Joel Malloy Campaign Activities
Joel Malloy, Candidate for State Representative in Bourne, Carver and Wareham, can win in this heavily Democratic District, but to do so he needs Volunteers to help him get his message out to the voters.
HELP JOEL MALLOY WITH LITERATURE DROPS
Joel Malloy needs volunteers to drop literature every day until election day. If week days are better than the weekend, please call Joel Malloy's Headquarters and they will set you up as part of a 3 person weekday Literature Drop Team. The big group push will be Saturday, October 30, starting a 9:00 and Sunday, October 31, starting at 11:00.
HELP JOEL MALLOY WITH ELECTION DAY VISIBILITY
Please call Headquarters to sign up for holding signs for Joel Malloy on election day.
Joel Malloy For State Representative
Headquarters
3147 Cranberry Highway (Rt. 28)
Wareham, MA
617.869.7847
508.295.4136
jrmalloy@comcast.net
Debby Blumer Campaign Activities
Saturday October 30: Visibility: 9:30 to 12:00 Route 9 and Edgell Rd and Rte 26 (Concord St) at Old Conn Path in Framingham
Tuesday, November 2: Visibility 7:00 AM to 7:45 PM, polling places in Framingham
We'll be doubling up with other DEM candidates AND using any Kerry signs availble.
Contact: Debby Blumer 508-879-0658 or debby@debbyblumer.org
Nashua Campaign Schedule
Volunteer opportunities are as follows:
Saturday and Sunday phone banks in shifts from 10am-2pm; 2pm-5pm; and 5pm-8pm. We would prefer it if people signed up for at least two shifts. Cavasserse nneed Saturday at 9:30 and Sunday at 11 to 5pm. Also, I need visibilities from 11am-1pm; 1pm-3pm; and 3pm-5pm.
Monday, phonebanks are the same hours. Canvassing goes from 9:30-5:00pm. Our visibility shifts go from 7am-9am, 11am-1pm and 4-6pm. (we also need these times for visibility filled for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week).
Tuesday, I have phonebanks from 9:30am-2pm, 2pm-5pm, 5pm-8pm. HOWEVER anyone wanting to make phone calls must be able to make them from their own cell phone. I also need people doing visibility from 6am (when the polls open here) until 10am, 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm, and 4pm to 8pm. What I need most, however, is people on the Pull Team. This is an 8 hour committment from 12 noon until 8pm. The job is to knock on voters' doors and asking if they have voted. If not, the puller needs to offer a ride to the polls. We will provide the maps and lists necessary. The other big need we have in Nashua is for those people willing to be up here early to drop literature reminding people to vote for John Kerry. The drops begin at 5:00am and continue until 12 noon. This is a critical thing to do since many people forget which day election day is.
Unfortunately, the blocks of time I have given you are not flexible, since we are scheduling hundreds of people and it is already challenging enough logistically. Also remember that in Massachusetts you can take an absentee ballot at the Town Clerk's office up until noon the day before the election.
Talk Radio and Other Media
When the televised meeting between John Kerry and George Bush ends this Thursday, the media battle begins. In the last election, Vice President Gore won the debates, but then lost to George Bush in the post debate media coverage.
This is where you can play a vital role in securing victory for Kerry-Edwards--being part of the "debate response team"--by calling talk radio/writing letters to the editor in support of John Kerry.
Here are talking points on the debate for speaking on-air or for use in composing a letter. Additional post debate talking points will be e-mailed to you.
* George Bush always wins debates on style. But Thursday's debate, on foreign policy--Bush's supposed strong suit--is one of substance. The American people need to know that George Bush actually understands the reality in Iraq.
* In 2000 war and prosperity were not issues in the debates. All that has changed. Now it's not enough for George Bush to win on style or slide by without a gaffe. He must defend his record. He must explain in detail his catastrophic decision to rush to war. He must finally tell the truth to the American people and admit his failures and offer a plan to end this quagmire.
* Voters have a clear choice in this election. John Kerry meets the President, head-on, to discuss his plans for a new course in Iraq, for winning the war on terror and making America stronger at home and more respected in the world.
* John Kerry has the strength & vision to lead America. He has a plan to get us back on track in Iraq--securing international support, training Iraqi security forces, implementing a coherent reconstruction plan that brings real benefits to the Iraqi people and taking the essential steps to hold elections next year.
Key radio programs in Massachusetts to call on Friday, October 1 are: NOTE: Please call Jane Kuby 617 367 1551 to let her know which program(s) you will be focusing on.
Steve Leveille, 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., WBZ, 1030 AM, 617-254-1030
Blute and Scotto, 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., WRKO 680 AM, 617-266-6868
Jay Severin, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., WTKK 969. FM, 617-822-1969
Howie Carr, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., WRKO 680 AM, 877-HOWIE-CARR
David Brudnow, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., WBZ, 1030 AM, 617-254-1030
Talk Radio Debate Event
Boston talk radio station WTKK 96.9 is hosting a debate event at F1 Boston in Braintree. Attendees will watch the debate live and then have the chance to express their opinion with on air hosts Jay Severin and Jim Braude. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. (get there early). Seats are on a first-come, first served basis. For directions and more info go to: www.wtkk96.9 . On the home page find the Debate link and click on Details.
If you have any questions please call Jane Kuby at 617-367-1551 ex 131, or via e-mail at: jkuby@americansforkerry.com
CONTACT INFORMATION:
John Kerry for President
60 Canal Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-367-1551
617-523-2033 (fax)
E-mail: massachusetts@johnkerry.com
www.johnkerry.com
PARTY INFORMATION
Massachusetts Democratic Party
10 Granite Street Quincy, MA 02169
Tel 617-472-0637
Fax 617-472-4391
www.massdems.org
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