http://www.wtamu.edu/kwts/
Hey everyone, if you are around a radio tomorrow morning and want to hear something unusually great.....tune in to the WTAMU radio station, KWTS - 91.1 - the One! from 8:15 till 9:00 am to hear the Panhandle Young Democrats for a full 45 minutes.
You'll get some great info on upcoming events, including the huge/amazing/spectacular "Watch/Victory" Party that will be at the Nat Ballroom on Tuesday night at 8:00.
Support your locals Democrat "Buds"........tune in!
Turning Texas Blue...it's up to you!
We will be gathering together again on Saturday, October 25, to canvass neighborhoods around Amarillo for Obama! We need to get the word out about early voting and remind people how important it is to vote.
If you are serious about getting Obama elected and can talk (or just walk with a group!), this is your chance to make a difference and help Turn Texas Blue!
I know some of you are scared to canvass and think you can't do it, but hasn't Obama showed us all that anything is possible if we just do it? Volunteers across the country, and especially across Texas, are out there canvassing neighborhoods for Obama. Amarillo is no different than the rest of the country in that we too want change!
This is our chance to show Amarillo that we are here and actually working for change! Please be assured that no one will be out there by themselves as we will canvass in groups in targeted neighborhoods. We will have informational packets put together to hand out to folks also (and a lot more this time!).
We will meet up at the Amarillo4Obama Grassroots Office Saturday morning around 11:00 a.m. to distribute packets and form groups before heading out. And yes, once again we will have donuts, and even coffee this time!!
Please RSVP to tnjraphael@suddenlink.net so that we know how many volunteers are willing to canvass so we can plan accordingly. Remember, we can't canvass if we don't have volunteers and change won't happen from our living rooms or on our couches! Any amount of time that you can help out on Saturday would be greatly appreciated!
Amarillo4Obama Grassroots Office address is:6141 Amarillo Boulevard WestPhone number is 331 - 6299
The office is just southwest of the Veterans Hospital a few blocks and across the street from the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center. There is a large red, black, and white for sale sign on the street, and Obama signs to mark the spot!
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=6141+amarillo+blvd+w+amarillo+tx+&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=52.020054,78.75&ie=UTF8&ll=35.200841,-101.907152&spn=0.006619,0.009613&t=h&z=17
If you've received this email and no longer wish to be included, please email us at tnjraphael@suddenlink.net to be promptly removed from future emails.
Thanks for all your support,
Amarillo4Obama Grassroots Office
If you need more info, please call the office at 331-6299 or Tony & Jane Raphael at 373 - 7884 .
Obama/Biden '08Change We Can Believe In
I'm bringing 40 yard signs to Canyon today, Sunday, Oct 19, after 5pm!
I'm getting them @ $4 per sign from the Amarillo4Obama Grassroots Office, http://my.barackobama.com/page/group/Amarillo4ObamaGrassrootsOffice, (bulk discount for 40 signs), but thanks to generous contributions from dedicated supporters, you can claim one for a $2 donation.
Please contact me if you want to snag some yard signs for Canyon and surrounding areas! And, tell your friends!
Also, please let me know ASAP if you, or someone you know, would take advantage of opportunities to place 4'x8' Obama Biden signs in high visibility areas around Canyon.
Finally, there may still be time to order Obama Biden signage from the various online sites:
1) http://store.barackobama.com/product_p/ys29682.htm
2) http://www.bluetexasstuff.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65&zenid=iavnp5qc7fujflprfmuo8fqcj3,
3) http://www.democratnationalcommittee.com/candidates/barack_obama.htm,
4) http://signs.cafepress.com/obama_outdoor-signs.
And here are two do it yourself sites:
1) http://plushgraphics.com/obama/index.php.
2) http://www.austinforobama.com/
Thanks!
Lisa
655-1508
Dr. Don Albrecht, VP of Student Affairs, said that political signage posted on campus must be prominently sponsored by a current student organization (at least 30% of the visible area of the sign, able to be distinguished from a distance, clearly identifying the sponsoring organization).
Once that criterion is met, the sponsoring org may place flyers and yard-signs all across campus. Yard-signs must be the kinds on wires, not 4'x8', nor any size needing stakes that would damage the grounds.
Work's been started on a promotional sample for signs and flyers, with a message suggested by Dr. Don Albrecht, Vice President for Student Affairs, as acceptable for student organizations to promote: WT DEMOCRATS SAY VOTE FOR OBAMA BIDEN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008! (All promos placed on campus should be removed when they expire, 11/5/08.)
Once the promo sample is agreed on, we'll need quick printing and distribution of the flyers and signs (and buttons?)!
Volunteers for any aspect of this project are welcomed and shook warmly by the hand! :0) Many thanks to those volunteers already in action!
Donations for signage are gratefully being offered (thank you!), and accepted (thanks, again!). To be covered under any reporting regulations, here (http://obama.3cdn.net/4e02daa548d6c3352d_yvlfmvuue.pdf) is the in-kind contribution form we can and should fill-out and send in to the campaign.
Does anyone remember if we should keep the total number of flyers to 500 to be in compliance with other specific campaign regulations?
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Thurs, October 16: HELP! Perhaps you saw it? The "sign"?
Well, it's there, today, the McCain Palin sign, bigger than Dallas, on the Ped Mall! (Aside: Icky!)
Volunteers are on the job to get a response sign, (see the design here http://www.bluetexasstuff.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65), planted on the Ped Mall ASAP! Gratitude to the Blue Texas Stuff staff for the image we can print, and to the WT Democrats for signing off on any required paperwork!
Y'all - PLEASE let us know, like, yesterday, if you have ANY leads on a fast, professional, Obama/Biden sign-maker that we can contact to help make our sign for the Ped Mall grass, (Ped Mall seen here: http://www.wtamu.edu/about/improvements.aspx)!
Muchos gracias!
lcaidalphabravo@yahoo.com
The Amarillo4Obama Grassroots organization will be holding our weekly meeting Monday, October 13, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at our regular location.
Purpose: to discuss our progress and plan for upcoming events (phone banking, canvassing, park rally).
If anyone has any other ideas that they'd like to share with everyone, please email us ASAP so that we can include your ideas on the agenda!
Amarillo4Obama Grassroots Office address is: 6141 Amarillo Boulevard WestPhone number is 331 - 6299
The office is just southwest of the Veterans Hospital a few blocks and across the street from the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center. There is a large red, black, and white for sale sign on the street, and some Obama signs too!
Tony & Jane Raphael 373 - 7884 Amarillo4Obama Grassroots Office Obama/Biden '08
Iras Grayson of Amarillo wrote and sings this anthem (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hO7KIccUuc) to the Democratic way in support of Barack Obama's Presidential campaign. Dedicated to the children of America.
"Say Yes We Can" will be available for donations of $7 CD and $12 DVD. She will be happy to autograph your CD or DVD. Contact the Amarillo Area Headquarters, http://www.amarilloareademocrats.org/pages/Club.html, Steven Cost at 206-0099, or Iras Grayson at 373-5474.
For all the Obama & Democratic Party supporters out there, we have Obama/Biden yard signs, bumper stickers, all kinds of buttons, tee shirts (via the Panhandle Young Democrats {PYD's}), rally signs, Roger Waun yard signs, etc. available at the Amarillo4Obama Grassroots Office (6141 Amarillo Blvd West, several blocks SW of the Veteran's Hospital, directly across the street from the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center). We have volunteers staffing the office, usually M/W/F from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., and any other time we can find volunteers! Now that the weekend voter registration drives are complete, we will be open on Saturday from 11 a.m. until around 4 p.m. (or later depending on need).
We are running low on yard signs, so call first for availability at 331 - 6299 (if no answer call me direct at 373 - 7884). Both the Amarillo4Obama office and the Amarillo Area Democratic HQ (1306 W 8th Avenue, 379-9230) will have a new supply of Obama yard signs next Friday 10/17 or Saturday 10/18. The Amarillo Area Democratic HQ also has a supply of anything Obama/Democrat, so stop by their location and show your support as well!! It's a great place to hang out if you just feel the need to be around like minded folks!
Thanks for your support Amarillo and surrounding areas!
Tony & Jane Raphael & all the great members of Amarillo4Obama/PYD's/AmarilloAreaDemocratic Headquarters
Reminder: This Monday, October 6, we will have a special guest attending our weekly Amarillo4Obama meeting. Ken Bailey of the DNC and the Barack Obama Campaign will be here to speak with us. He will be sharing a wealth of information to help guide us forward to November 4. We will also be discussing canvassing and phone banking and our upcoming rally. As our meetings get larger each time we meet, we are expecting (and hoping for!) a larger group than usual due to Ken's visit. In anticipation of a larger turnout, we have decided to hold this meeting at the Amarillo United Citizens Forum, located at 903 N Hayden Street, Amarillo. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. The doors will be open beginning at 6:00 p.m. and light refreshments will be served.
Let's show Ken that Amarillo is truly Obama BLUE by getting every Obama supporter involved!! If you know that you will be attending, an RSVP will be appreciated (just reply to the sent email).
Please help us spread the word - All of the area offices (Amarillo4Obama/Panhandle Young Democrats/Amarillo Area Democrats) now have Obama buttons, tee shirts, bumper stickers, yard signs, and literature.
Thank you,
Anthony (Tony) & Jane Raphael & All the Great Volunteers at Amarillo4Obama/PanhandleYoungDemocrats/AmarilloAreaDemocrats
Tony & Jane 373 - 7884
The Amarillo United Citizens Forum is in the area of Amarillo Blvd West & N Hughes Street, corner of NW 9th Ave & N Hayden Street.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=Amarillo+United+Citizen+Forum&fb=1&cid=8168817786121642637&li=lmd&z=14&t=m
From: Anthony Raphael <tnjraphael@suddenlink.net>Subject: Roger Waun Press Conference 10/03 NoonDate: Thursday, October 2, 2008, 5:40 PM
To All. Roger Waun will be holding a press conference tomorrow at noon. The conference will be held on the west side of the Potter County Court House. One of the things Roger will be doing is announcing his intent to donate $1,000.00 per week of his Congressional salary to non-profit charities in District 13. When Barack takes the White House he will need people like Roger Waun to help support his policies, so if any of you can spare a lunch hour to come to support him, please do.
Anthony & Jane Raphael Amarillo4Obama Office 806-331-6299
From: Steven Cost <cost-s@actx.edu>Subject: No parade for us SaturdayDate: Thursday, October 2, 2008, 10:52 PM
Fellow Democrats...We as Democrats, at least as the P-R Club, will not be participating inthe WT Homecoming Parade this Saturday in Canyon. Why? Well, I goofed up thinking that I had made arrangements with theCanyon Chamber of Commerce months ago for we Democrats to be inSaturday's homecoming parade in Canyon. When I had not heard from theChamber I called and asked for details. The Canyon chamber told me thatI had registered for us to have a booth/tent at Fair on the Square thisSaturday...but the parade had to be arranged through the WTA&MU policedepartment. Shoot!!!!! So I called WT and the department head of theparade organization told me it was too late for us to get in. Sorry everyone. Jim Perkins would not have made this mistake. And surelyyou new president next year will not make such a mistake. I only hopethat you all will pass the word immediately and make sure no one comesfrom a long ways off to be in the parade with us, such as Roger Waun, orthat anyone spends money needlessly. Roger and anyone of our Democraticcandidates and friends are certainly welcome at our booth, but therewill not be a Democratic section marching or driving in the parade. Noconspiracy folks. My fault entirely. I should have been on the ball.Please spread the word that we will not be in the parade.Jim Otto is in charge of Fair on the Square for our HQ booth and will begetting the booth set up early Saturday. Thanks, Jim and Theresa. Letsall try to go down and help them on the Square register voters andpromote our Democratic Party cause for the election coming soon. And wewill all have the VP debate to discuss, too. See you. Again, myapologies.Thanks,SteveSteven CostAssociate Professor of Art and Graphic DesignAmarillo College806-345-5546/Box 447, Amarillo, TX 79178
From: Anthony Raphael <tnjraphael@suddenlink.net>Subject: Amarillo4Obama Grassroots Meeting 10/6 Ken Bailey, DNC attending!Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 11:18 PM
This Monday, October 6, we will have a special guest attending our weekly Amarillo4Obama meeting. Ken Bailey of the DNC and the Barack Obama Campaign will be here to speak with us. He will be sharing a wealth of information to help guide us forward to November 4. We will also be discussing canvassing and phone banking. As our meetings get larger each time we meet, we are expecting (and hoping for!) a larger group than usual due to Ken's visit. In anticipation of a larger turnout, we have decided to hold our next meeting at the Amarillo United Citizen Forum, located at 903 N Hayden Street, Amarillo. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. We are also tentatively expecting Roger Waun, our local Democratic candidate for the United States Congress. Let's show Ken that Amarillo is truly Obama BLUE by getting every Obama supporter involved!! Light refreshments will be served.
Please help us spread the word - All of the area offices (Amarillo4Obama/Panhandle Young Democrats/Amarillo Area Democrats) now have Obama buttons, tee shirts, bumper stickers, yard signs (yard signs in limited quantities until next week), and literature.
Anthony (Tony) & Jane Raphael
From: Amarillo Young Democrats <amarilloyoungdemocrats@gmail.com>Subject: You Can't stay Neutral on a Moving TrainDate: Sunday, September 28, 2008, 3:39 PM
To all YD's ,
First and foremost , Thomas and I want thank each and everyone one of you for helping to build the Panhandle Young democrats to the political powerhouse we have become . I consider each one of you a cornerstone of our organization . We have acheived alot in the short time we have been together and we could not have done it alone . There are a couple people in particular that needs to be mentioned . The Rapheal family , The Powell Family , Leslie , Lisa , Devany , William Seewald , The Otto Family , Roger Waun , Kelly Mestas , The McDaniel Family , Jason and Baily , Ash , Micheal , Levin , Nicole , Matt , Lauren , Allen , Donna and if I missed a couple I do apoligize but if you've known me for more than 15 secs you know I am kinda scatterbrained , however you know who you are and you know I love ya .
We have a good and bad news . The bad news : we are not going to be able to throw Aware a fundraiser on the 3rd , due to the fact the bands in this town are more intrested in money than helping out in their community . But thats okay , they'll come around . And I honestlly believe that , sometimes it may take a little longer for some people to open up their eyes and see how messed up our world is . And once they have become awaken to the injustices that occur everyday ,( not just in the world , not just in America , but also right here in the panhandle ) eventually, with a little coaching ,they will rise up and proclaim enough is enough . And then want to get active here in our community . I know how frustrated we have all been when you look at all these people and their ego inflating "causes" that will not have a direct impact on anything . However to quote Robert Wuhl , " Judge slowly. " By that he means , we may not be able to get them involved today but when they are ready it is up to us to hoan in on their passions and make them effective members of the human race. To that end , that is why it is important to have a place to send them , to have people who can train them and a cause for them to fight for . And when they are ready it is up to be there for them and direct their passions . With that being said the PYD's are not going anywhere . There is work to be done and we are ready , willing and able to do it . So next time you hear someone bitching about how jacked up our world is and you present to them how they can help out to make it better and they want no part of it . Don't get mad and start an arguement , as much as you want to just shake them silly or put them in a choke hold til they pass out , just say " well when you change your mind I'll be here ." Next step is to actually Be There for them .
Ready for the good News ? Despite not being able to throw this event for Aware now , it gives us a chance to throw them one at a later date , with bigger bands , more media and by proxy a better turn out . I am talking to 2 or 3 bands that would draw said crowds . And no i am not going to say which ones ,it'll be a surprise . That was part one of the good news , part two is we have Obama swag ie; T shirts , buttons literature and the likes , so if anyone needs anything , call me . Part three , The Texas Roadhouse in Amarillo has graciouslly donated a eight burner commercial stove to the PYD's . It is used and looks a little worn , but it is roughlly a 3-4 thousand dollar stove that we can donate to a charity that needs it . If anyone knows of such a charity , let me or thoam know . The sooner the better .
Do not forget about the PYD's first fundraiser to be held at Beef O'Bradys the 30th ( this tuesday) . I have already gotten confirmation on all the speakers , which include ; a speaker from LULAC ,COBO ,Jim Otto , Equality Texas , Equity Texas and Roger Waun . Fellowship starts at 5:30 and the speakers begin at 6:30 . It is gonna be a great night . And I will see you all there .
If anyone needs any more information about the event , Obama gear or anything at all , please do not hesitate to call me 319-210-1156 . Thanks again for everyones hard work thus far but there is still alot of work to be done in the future . I love you all , or I guess to Texasfy it , I Love Yall
Brandon David Dix
President Panhandle Young Democrats
319-210-1156
From: Anthony Raphael <tnjraphael@suddenlink.net>Subject: Obama Grassroots Meeting Notes & Upcoming EventsDate: Monday, September 29, 2008, 11:17 PMAttached [below] are the minutes from tonight's Obama Grassroots Office meeting, which had a great turnout. Please make sure to review for current events as well as those that are in the planning stages. All volunteers are welcome at any event and are encouraged to bring others! All events are joint efforts with the Obama Grassroots office, the Amarillo Area Democrats, and the Panhandle Young Democrats.
Thank you all for your continued support,
Tony Raphael
Obama/Biden '08 Fired Up, Ready To Go!
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Attendees: 28
Anthony Raphael-Host
Special Attendees:
Randall County Chair Jim Otto
Potter County Chair Abel Bosquez
I. UPDATE - 36 days to go
Questions/Issues are to be addressed at these weekly meetings, each Monday through November 2, 2008.
Thanks for the great work these past few weeks. Registered over 500 new voters.
II. Office hours. – until the election the office will be open every day during the week from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, the office will be closing early due to the Amarillo Young Democrats fundraiser at Beef O’Brady’s at 5.30 p.m.
III. Moving forward!
IV. Discussion/ Ideas!
Jim Otto: Poll Watchers must be designated by County Chairs.
Randall Co. Poll watcher training on Wednesday, Oct 29, time TBD.
Poll Watchers must stay at the polls at least 5 hrs.
Duties- make sure things are conducted properly according to FEC Regs
Busy.........Busy. I hope everyone is getting ready for the Convention! Soon we will beging the long march to D.C. in November and we have to realize that with the record turn out Obama's coattails will be long so we need to remember our local and statewide Democratic Candidates that are also running. I am working for Roger Waun's campaign for the 13th Congressional seat and need your support. Rick Noriega is also making a serious bid for the U.S. Senate.
YES WE CAN !
Locally, we have James Wood running for State Rep and Robert Taylor for Potter County Sheriff. Theese candidates all need our support. To that end I am organizing a big fund raiser for the Democratic Candidates on July 21st at Randy's Restaraunt in Amarillo. I hope to raise $10,000 at that event. You may contact Devany Ellis at devany@marykay.com or myself at ArynDC41@aol.com for details.
Last but not least, I am running for National Delagate from the 31st Senatorial District and would like you support!
Ever since Hillary had made the comment that the media favors Sen. Obama over her, it seems CNN played right into her favor. All I ever see is praise to the Clinton campaign and Hillary supporters comming on the show to talk about the "candidates". The only time they cover Obama is when controversal statements are made or as some means to blast his character (i.e. the whole Muslim nonsence!). Then after March 4th when Hillary won 3 states, the media turned this nomination into a one man(woman) race. I tried to post my concerns about this unfair media coverage on a couple of CNN's blogs only to find out that they were never posted and deleted after moderation.
Although I despise Bill Cunningham and the comments he made about Sen. Obama, I do strongly agree with him on one thing; He called CNN the "Clinton News Network" and I am beginning to feel the same way.
So I urge all of you O'bloggers (cheap attempt to try and make my own Obama word...) please participate in writing blogs on CNN's website. If we voice this unfair practice in large numbers, they have no choice but to listen.
Please note that there are more upcoming events posted then can be shown on the website! Please click on the View All link to see what is happening in our area.
Thank You ,
George Norrell
Howdy from Texas!
I've not been much of a blogger lately, but I've been busy. I've just finished tightening the screws on the site we'll be using in parts of Texas to organize volunteers and distribute materials. It will be a "one stop shop" for links, information and downloadable/printable materials for use with your own campaigns.
Please visit www.rebootwashington.org to see how it's coming along. Big thanks to Veronica Fuentes for helping coordinate this effort.
--Kevin L. McDonald
Hello Texas Panhandle!
Today, among other exciting news which I'll let Veronica or George share, many Amarillo Barack Obama supporters met at Memorial Park alongside Washington street.
We held signs, waved and smiled. Many people honked, or smiled, or pumped enthusiastic fists behind their windshields and out of open car windows as they passed. Some were negative, yelling obscenities or "flipping the bird," even with children standing around.
More than anything else, it was beautiful to show Amarillo that, yes indeed, there are Obama supporters here. You don't have to be afraid or ashamed, even in a highly Republican area. I had several conversations with passerbys who were curious to talk to "real Barack supporters."
Even though some held different views, those who stopped to talk were open and honest, and so were we. It was nice to have intelligent, even passionate discussions without ever needing to resort to smear tactics or negative campaigning.
Yes we can, Amarillo, and we're already doing it. Join us!
