Actor, William Sadler will also be joining us at both Beacon locations for phonebanking and greeting our volunteers! (See details below)
Please join us in the final four days of this campaign as we bring in the vote for the Obama/Biden campaign and make history together! This will most likely be the most important presidential election of our lifetime. There is so much at stake. You are needed now more than ever. Sign up today. Together, we will make a difference! YES WE CAN! Angela anvalles01@aol.com <mailto:anvalles01@aol.com> 845-797-9810 cell **It is important to sign-up for shifts so that we know how many call sheets we will need! Please sign up for as many shifts/days that you are available! Thank you for your help.** Two Phonebanking Locations: CSEA Union Hall 568 State Route 52 Beacon, NY Sign up at: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/lastcallforchange/gsx775 <http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/lastcallforchange/gsx775> Martin Luther King Cultural Center (behind the Muddy Cup in Beacon) 19 South Avenue Beacon, NY Sign up at: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/lastcallforchange/gsxxsx <http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/lastcallforchange/gsxxsx> The Call Centers in Beacon will be open as follows: Saturday, Nov 1st: 10:00AM - 9:00PM Sunday, Nov. 2nd: 12:00PM - 8:00PM Monday, Nov. 3rd: 10:00AM - 9:00PM Election Day! Tuesday, Nov. 4th: 10:00AM - 9:00PM Phonebank Captains Needed! f you are able to lead a group of phonebankers through a 4 hour shift (minimum), please contact Moira Kelly, Field Organizer for the Obama Campaign at 917-273-2837 or email: mkelley@barackobama.com <mailto:mkelley@barackobama.com> . Your leadership skills will be greatly appreciated! Special Celebrity Guest: We are happy to announce that actor, William Sadler will be joining us at our phonebanks in Beacon to greet volunteers and make calls for the Obama campaign. You will recognize him from his roles in "Eagle Eyes", "The Mist", and "August Rush" or his previous roles as Heywood in "The Shawshank Redemption", Klaus Detterick in "The Green Mile", or John McClane's nemesis Colonel Stuart in "Die Hard 2". Supporters and Friends,
Please join us in the final four days of this campaign as we bring in the vote for the Obama/Biden campaign and make history together! This will most likely be the most important presidential election of our lifetime. There is so much at stake. You are needed now more than ever. Sign up today. Together, we will make a difference! YES WE CAN! Angela anvalles01@aol.com <mailto:anvalles01@aol.com> 845-797-9810 cell **It is important to sign-up for shifts so that we know how many call sheets we will need! Please sign up for as many shifts/days that you are available! Thank you for your help.** Two Phonebanking Locations: CSEA Union Hall 568 State Route 52 Beacon, NY Sign up at: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/lastcallforchange/gsx775 <http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/lastcallforchange/gsx775> Martin Luther King Cultural Center (behind the Muddy Cup in Beacon) 19 South Avenue Beacon, NY Sign up at: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/lastcallforchange/gsxxsx <http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/lastcallforchange/gsxxsx> The Call Centers in Beacon will be open as follows: Saturday, Nov 1st: 10:00AM - 9:00PM Sunday, Nov. 2nd: 12:00PM - 8:00PM Monday, Nov. 3rd: 10:00AM - 9:00PM Election Day! Tuesday, Nov. 4th: 10:00AM - 9:00PM Phonebank Captains Needed! f you are able to lead a group of phonebankers through a 4 hour shift (minimum), please contact Moira Kelly, Field Organizer for the Obama Campaign at 917-273-2837 or email: mkelley@barackobama.com <mailto:mkelley@barackobama.com> . Your leadership skills will be greatly appreciated! Special Celebrity Guest: We are happy to announce that actor, William Sadler will be joining us at our phonebanks in Beacon to greet volunteers and make calls for the Obama campaign. You will recognize him from his roles in "Eagle Eyes", "The Mist", and "August Rush" or his previous roles as Heywood in "The Shawshank Redemption", Klaus Detterick in "The Green Mile", or John McClane's nemesis Colonel Stuart in "Die Hard 2".
Election Day is just 33 days away. That's not a lot of time. And you live near a crucial general election battleground state -- Pennsylvania. Polls show a very close race in Pennsylvania, and this weekend is the last chance to register voters. We have a real chance to win this state. But it's going to take all of us working together. That's why this weekend, we're organizing teams of supporters from neighboring states to come to Pennsylvania for our Drive for Change weekend canvass. Sign up to Drive for Change to Pennsylvania and help Barack and Joe Biden. <http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c135be/504e97ab/6880d6f2/1188b423/814360994/VEsE/> Each and every vote in Pennsylvania is absolutely crucial to victory on Election Day. In 2004, John Kerry won the commonwealth by only 2.5% of voters. We need to step up our efforts in Pennsylvania, but we need your help. Pennsylvanians who are undecided need to hear Barack's message, and we are depending on your help talking to them about the real choice in this election. Join us for the Drive for Change and help make a big difference in Pennsylvania: http://my.barackobama.com/PABorder <http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c135be/504e97ab/6880d6f2/1188b423/814360994/VEsF/> No prior experience is required. Staff will provide you with everything you need. We can't do this without you. Thanks, Paulette Paulette Aniskoff Field Director Pennsylvania Campaign for Change P.S. -- If you can't travel to Pennsylvania this weekend, you can still make an impact in your own state. Turn your enthusiasm into action and sign up to volunteer today: http://my.barackobama.com/volunteer <http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c135be/504e97ab/6880d6f2/1188b422/814360994/VEsC/> <http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c135be/504e97ab/6880d6f2/1188b45d/814360994/VEsD/> Want to make a difference at home? Visit your state homepage <http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c135be/504e97ab/6880d6f2/1188b45c/814360994/VEsA/> to find out the different ways to get involved.
<http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c135be/504e97ab/6880d6f2/1188b45d/814360994/VEsD/> Want to make a difference at home? Visit your state homepage <http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c135be/504e97ab/6880d6f2/1188b45c/814360994/VEsA/> to find out the different ways to get involved.
Baked Alaska (Debate Watch Party) Come to the Poughkeepsie Headquarters to watch the Biden/Palin debate. We have cable,a comfortable couch, chairs, and plenty of great conversation (until the debate starts). We'll have pizza and you bring a dish/dessert and we will watch together! Time:Thursday, October 2 at 8:00 PMDuration:3 hoursHost:Wendy WilliamsContact Phone:8453804810Location:PK Obama Headquarters (Poughkeepsie, NY)320 Main StreetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601Please RSVP: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/debatewatchparty/gshyqs
Alternatively for those in Beacon: Biden Debates Palin (Debate Watch Party)Come watch Biden Debate Palin. This should be a lot of laughs. Meet Obama supports and become a volunteer. Time:Thursday, October 2 at 7:00 PMDuration:3 hoursHost:Tracy GivensContact Phone:845-238-7592Location:Beacon Muddy Cup (Beacon, NY)Main StreetBeacon, NY 12508 Please RSVP: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/debatewatchparty/gshfhf
Then on Friday you can kick back and relax at Amici's in Poughkeepsie with Congressman John Hall scheduled to appear: Young Dems After Dark- Dutchess (Meeting)Come out and network with Obama supporters, elected officials, candidates, and like-minded individuals. Special Guests: U.S. Congressman John Hall from New York's 19th District Matthew Silverstein- NYS Young Dems President Candidates for State Senate, Assembly, and other local offices Food by Amici's Cash Bar Time:Friday, October 3 at 7:00 PMDuration:3 hoursHost:Ira MarguliesLocation:Amici's Restuarant & Lounge (Poughkeepsie, NY)35 Main StDooley SquarePoughkeepsie, NY 12601 Please RSVP: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/meeting/gs75k9--
FIRED UP! READY TO GO!!!
For those ready to take action and be deployed to a battleground state for five weeks, or alternatively those who are interested in committing to travel to Pennsylvania at least four weekends between now and November 4th, there is a special training session this weekend right here in the Hudson Valley. It will be held in Suffern, NY which is only about forty five minutes away. If you are interested in doing everything you can for the campaign and making a serious commitment, here is your chance to really take part in the Obama campaign as an Obama field organizer. Please email Moira Kelley ( mkelley@barackobama.com ) as soon as possible to let her know that you can attend. The training is Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm at the Indian Rock Shopping Center located at 128 Route 59, Suffern, NY 10901. Her original email with more details is below.http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Suffern&state=NY&address=128+Route+59The NY Field team will be conducting Camp Obama Hudson Valley (Rockland County) trainings this weekend. As part of our Camp Obama training, we place time in our schedule to get a phone call from a regional field director/field organizer in PA to do a live conference call with our campers on site to walk through a "day-in-the-life" of an Obama field organizer in a battleground state. The location is below:Indian Rock Shopping Center128 Route 59Suffern NY 10901www.loopnet.com/property/15007741/1-28-Route-59/ <http://www.loopnet.com/property/15007741/1-28-Route-59/> Saturday and Sunday from 9am – 3/4pm.Breakfast will be provided both mornings.Please send anyone interested in attending this event to my email address. We are looking first and foremost for those ready to be deployed for five weeks to a battleground state, preferably Pennsylvania. We will also take those who are ready to go out for four weekends. If you are not sure about someone's eligibility definitely just pass them on to me and I will handle.Thanks so much for your enthusiasm and immeasurable efforts!
Bridge Walk for Barack
Join us this Sunday, Feb. 3rd at Noon for the Bridge Walk for Barack across the Mid-Hudson Bridge in Poughkeepsie. This walk will symbolize our unity for change with Barack as we head to the polls on Tue., Feb. 5th. We all want change—to break from the past and walk into the future. Let's start this journey in the Hudson Valley together on Sunday. The media will be on hand to cover this event so we want our numbers to be strong.
For more info and to RSVP, go to www.barackobama.com and click on "Find Events" on the right-hand side of the page.
We are meeting at the Johnson-Iorio Memorial Park in Highland on the Ulster County side of the bridge. Please gather at 11:30 a.m. We will have signs but feel free to make your own too. This is a great event for young and old alike! We will start the walk at Noon. Parking is available along Haviland Road, which leads directly to the park. Watch for Barack signs on the way to the park.
DIRECTIONS:
From Poughkeepsie (Route 55/44), head west over the Mid-Hudson Bridge; take the exit for Route 9W north; head north on 9W; take the first right turn (Haviland Road); travel to the end of the road. Park on the right-hand side.
From Kingston, take Route 9W south. The intersection of Haviland Rd. and 9W is 2.2 miles after the intersection of 9W and Rt. 299. Turn left onto Haviland Rd. just before the turn-off to the Mid-Hudson bridge.
I don’t know why I didn’t hear about it from David Plouffe first, but it is great.
http://factcheck.barackobama.com/
Enjoy,
Michael Rupp
aka:WNYmathGuy
The documents subsequently linked below should be redistributed to any Obama Supporter you know. The documents are the official rules for delegate selection and petitioning in New York State. This is vital to getting our favorite on the ticket for the primary race.
“The Guide to Becoming a Delegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention is at
http://www.geocities.com/wnymathguy/GuideToDelegate08DNC.pdf
“Overview of Becoming a Delegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention is at
and “A Fact Sheet about the 2008 Delegate Selection Plan” is at
http://www.geocities.com/wnymathguy/2008delegateFactSheet.pdf
I noticed this final version of the rules isn’t so long and lawyerly as the proposal was.
Enjoy and good luck to you.
Sincerely,
a.k.a. WNYmathGuy
If you are not a New York Group, or a group with New York residents, I sent this to you in error.
At the end of this past Spring I made a Yahoo!Group for New York Obama supporters.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NYforObama/
Perhaps you ask, "WHY ANOTHER GROUP!"
If you did ask that... The reason is because we have no place on any Obama group or page to store files for redistribution. I have created a PDF of the Delegate rules for New York State and stored it in the files section. Also their is no semi-static place to store important links to outside resources. This group has a links section that is very organize-able. When we post a link in a blog, it gets lost over time as new blogs post. It also has a database, and polls section which could be used to store the name and number of the senior organizer in your district, or the named and accepted delegate for each district.
All these features will make us more effective. The rest of the many features on that group will not. If you are a serious volunteer I urge you to try the group. I tried to make as many features available as I could without you needing a Yahoo! ID, but some may require you to sign in on Yahoo. If you do not have a Yahoo! account, they will let you have one for free, but you don't need to make a new email address to do that. You can just tell them during account creation that you already have an email account.
That's all for now
Ooh-Rah! for Barack!
Michael Ruppa.k.a WNYmathGuy
P.S. also see http://www.geocities.com/wnymathguy/DelegateSelection/DelegateSelection.htmfor a web version of the Delegate rules.
Hello to all,
Quite some time ago I thought I would be a better Obama volunteer if I knew how Barack's position on the issues compared to the other candidates. I was swimming in information trying to do an objective comparison of our position compared to other candidates. They name their positions different so you can't line them up easily for side by side comparisons. I realized after reading some of the posts before the "Walk For Change" that I wasn't the only one with the desire to study the issues.
I completed this website about 1 day before the walk for change, but chose not to mention it because I felt the sense of urgency was leaving us. I feel the timing is right now to announce the "Issue Browser" that I made. It is a free Geocities page, I built it with information from each candidates website, but mistakes may have accidentially been introduced. Please, please feel free to tell me about any improvements or repairs that I should make to it.
I organized the issues by comparing the US Constitution as it relates to powers of the President and then SUBJECTIVELY slotted each candidates individual issue into one or more of the constitutional powers. Any input from Political Science type people would be really appreciated; I'm a math, finance, mechanical type of thinker, and I am aware their is a LOT that I don't know. I invite help from Communications type people too, as I sometimes don't get my message across clearly.
Please note that free Geocities pages are not allowed to link to anything else on the internet; links only point to files in the pages own directory. I forced in text strings of web sites so you could read them and type them in an address bar if intrested, but I can't make them linkable. I did before and Yahoo! closed down my site and deleted all the files.
Michael E. Ruppa.k.a WNYmathGuy
