Hello Team,
Barack has given us Hope - Now it is time to give something back!
Barack Obama has hundreds of thousands of people that have contributed to his campaign thus far. Imagine if 100,000 of them all contributed on one day - or even more than that.. What if we could raise 5 or 10 million dollars in one day?
Imagine if on November 15th Barack has an amazing showing in the next debate. With all of the news stations covering his performance, then we raise this unprecedented amount - making all the headlines around the country.
With a good debate and an unprecedented raising of funds all in one day, it could be enough to propel Barack to the presidency. We could begin the process of restoring unity in our country. Most of all, we can restore Hope.
On November 16th, 2007, or what now is known as "Barack's Friday" contribute every dollar you can. More importantly, forward this information to all of your friends and relatives. Make your voice heard!
I know it is a stretch goal for most of us.
Not an impossible one, but certainly audacious.
Grassroots at Work
write your editors of local newspapers using ==> YOU CALL THIS PROGRESS -- Dear Editor, ---> http://my.barackobama.com/page/speakout/bushindenial
Dear Editor, First of all i am a Vietnam veteran, who volunteered with the USMC. During that war, I was trained to make the air President Nixon would breathe when flying above 20k feet. During the Vietnam War we at least had plenty of soldiers to give others a break. Today our soldiers are at the breaking point. I am writing to express my dismay over President Bush's reaction to the recent threat assessment from U.S. counter-terrorism analysts. The assessment found that al-Qaeda has regained strength in a safe haven along the Afghan-Pakistani border. Despite this evaluation, the White House issued a statement claiming that we are making security progress in the war on terror. George Bush only knows what war to start and who to attack but he doesn't have the ability to ask how to complete a war and why to start one, other than because he just wants too. Now we have an almost broken military. During the Clinton administration our defict was low, but that was because Bill Clinton closed bases and reduced troop levels. So Clinton knew when and where to close bases and reduce troop levels, however, he also didn't know to ask why he should do it and how it would affect our military.. This administration is also in denial, and its failure to acknowledge the facts is putting the United States in danger. The report found that al Qaeda has regrouped to an extent not seen since 2001, the year our nation was rocked by a devastating attack. During the vietnam war we had a draft. We at least had enough troops. Today's military / soldiers will never be able to resolve any future wars due to George Bush and Bill Clinton. The thought of another attack of that magnitude on U.S. soil is very upsetting to me, and I am seriously concerned that our president continues to disregard this information. George Bush only knows to ask who and what and The clintons only understand to ask when and where. Those without mirror neurons, who can't ask how and why are like robots, which is a form of artificial intellegence. A robot only knows to ask what and who and when and where but doesn't have the foresight to ask how and why. Personally i am throwing my support to Barack Obama, who i feel, has the best understanding and ability to know how and why to go to war. He understood "why" we shouldn't have gotten into this stupid war and "how" this would affect our troop level and safety. I can only hope and pray that you post my letter in hopes that our country and our military soldiers are not totally destroyed with this war in Iraq. If George Bush and his republican congress can't give our troops a break, and stop breaking our military, then i ask them to at the least propose a draft or get us out of Iraq now! Thank you for your time.
to write your own letter to the editor use the link below.
YOU CALL THIS PROGRESS -- Dear Editor, ---> http://my.barackobama.com/page/speakout/bushindenial
http://my.barackobama.com/page/speakout/bushindenial
JUSTIN CAME WITH GREAT FLYERS WITH THE FOLLOWING LINK ON IT FOR THE MAY 22ND BARACK OBAMA VISIT =
Link
donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/philly PUT http:// IN FRONT
MEETING MAY 17TH BE THERE
SOME OF THE PEOPLE ON MY EMAIL LIST WERE THERE AND HAVE THE FLYER AND LIVE NEAR YOU AND THEY WILL RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL LETTING EVERYONE KNOW WHERE THEY CAN GET A FLYER OR RESPOND TO KHARI OR DAVID AND THEY WILL MAIL ONE TO YOU.
IF YOUR NOT ON MY EMAIL LIST PLEASE EMAIL ME AT VOTE4BARACKOBAMA@AOL.COM
HE HAD TWO PEOPLE COME FROM PITTSBURG AND NEW YORK TO HELP ORGANIZE.
KHARI MOSLEY FROM PITTSBURG PA. 412-403-2762 KHARI.MOSLEY@GMAIL.COM
DAVID DIX 412-657-9481 NEW YORK DHDIX1@GMAIL.COM
THESE TWO OFFERED A DIRECTION FOR GAINING MANY SUPPORTERS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THEM PERSONALLY.
THERE IS PARKING RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO THIS MEETING LOCATION AT 1319 LOCUST STREET PHILA PA.
LOCUST ST IS RIGHT OFF SOUTH BROAD STREET JUST SOUTH OF CITY HALL.NEXT MEETING IS TENTIVELY SET FOR THE SAME LOCATION ON MAY 17TH AND MAY 21ST AND JUSTIN WILL HAVE TICKETS FOR SALE FOR THOSE WHO BRING DONATION FORMS FILLED OUT. PLEASE ASK FOR THE DONATION UP FRONT.
AND DONATION FORMS CAN BE HAD AT Link
http://
my.barackobama.com/page/-/pdf/HP%20contribution%20form.pdf
FURTHER QUESTIONS = Link
my.barackobama.com/page/content/resourceguidesfg
NOW ITS YOUR JOB TO GET TO THE NEXT MEETING. BRING WITH YOU THE FORMS FILLED OUT FOR THE DONATIONS / TICKETS YOUR FRIENDS OR NEIGHBORS OR PEOPLE AT YOUR WORK OR SCHOOL ETC.
YOU CAN ALSO ASK THESE DONATORS TO MAKE A DONATION IN A TEENS NAME OR AN ELDERS NAME OR SOMEONE WHO IS POOR. THEY WILL GET THE CREDIT FOR THE DONATION AND THE ELDER, TEEN, ETC WILL GET THE TICKET TO SEE BARACK OBAMA.
YOU CAN ALSO USE YOUR OWN COMPUTER TO PRINT OUT TICKETS TO YOUR LOCAL FRIENDS ETC WHOM
YOU DIRECT TO THIS EVENT USING THIS LINK Link
FINALLY NEXT WEEK TWO PEOPLE WILL BE HERE FROM THE CHICAGO OFFICE. BE THERE PREPARED AND READY TO SHOW YOU HAVE DONE WORK AND HAVE DONATION FORMS FILLED OUT FROM PEOPLE NEEDING TICKETS. BE READY TO BE A PART OF THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE TRISTATE REGION. MAKE SURE YOU BRING THE FORMS FILLED OUT WITH CASH OR CHECKS.
ONE THING YOU CAN DO IS CONNECT WITH YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, PUBLIC OFFICIALS , AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS IN YOUR TOWN AND LET THEM KNOW ABOUT THIS EVENT WITH BARACK OBAMA.
SOME OF YOU CAN DO RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF ORGANIZATIONS ONLINE. OTHERS OF YOU CAN LOCATE GROUPS THAT ARE LOCAL ONLINE. AND IN THOSE TWO LOCATIONS, YOU ARE FREE TO POST A NICE POST SHARING WHY YOU ARE GOING TO SEE BARACK OBAMA AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO COME AND INCLUDE THE LINK AND YOUR NAME TO GET CREDIT FOR THEIR BUYING A TICKET. THEY MAY BE ON THE FENCE ABOUT THEIR VOTE FOR BARACK BUT THIS WILL SURELY GIVE THEM A CHANCE TO HEAR BARACK FOR THEMSELVES.
YOU CAN ALSO TELL YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPERS ABOUT THIS EVENT. KHARI AND DAVID WILL HELP YOU HOW TO DO THAT AND WHAT TO SAY OR WRITE.
IN CLOSING I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE AN EXPERIENCE DIRECTING PEOPLE TO THIS EVENT MAY 22ND. THERE WILL BE A PRIVATE EVENT FOR THOSE WHO DO SELL MORE THAN ONE OR TWO TICKETS. BARACK WANTS TO MEET HIS PEOPLE ON THE GROUND WHO ARE ORGANIZERS. BARACK STARTED HIS PUBLIC LIFE DOING ORGANIZING IN WEST CHICAGO AND HE HAS RESPECT FOR THOSE WHO DO THE SAME.
RESPECTIVELY YOURS
DANIELLE CLARKE
NOTE: FOR THE STUDENTS PLEASE CONTACT JOSEPH HILL AT josephh@studentsforbarackobama.com
PS: PLEASE EXCUSE MY CAP LOCKS AS I HAVE POOR EYESIGHT WHEN PROOF READING.
IN THE BELOW GROUPS YOU CAN MEET UP WITH OTHERS DIRECTLY THROUGH THEIR EMAILS OR POSTING AND HELP YOURSELF GET RIDES TO ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS AND THE MAY 22ND EVENT AS WELL GET READY FOR THE JUNE 9TH NATIONAL CANVASSING DAY. ITS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE A MORE DIRECT WAY TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS IN YOUR AREA. THESE BELOW LISTING WILL HELP WITH GREATER EASE RATHER THAN THE BARACKOBAMA.COM GROUPS
FOR THOSE IN PHILADELPHIALinkFOR THOSE IN CHESTER AND LANCASTER COUNTYLinkFOR THOSE IN BUCKS COUNTY AND THE GREAT NORTHEAST PHILALinkFOR THOSE IN BERKS AND MONGOMERY COUNTYLinkFOR THOSE IN DELAWARE COUNTY AND CHESTER CITYLinkFOR THOSE ACROSS THE RIVER IN DELAWARE STATELinkFOR THOSE ACROSS THE RIVER IN NEW JERSEYLink
BELOW IS THE MAIN BOARD FOR ALL THOSE COUNTIES ETC ABOVE.WELCOME PHILADELPHIA / TRISTATE REGION SUPPORTERS FOR BARACK OBAMALink
ALSO PLEASE JOIN THIS GROUP FOR DIRECT INFORMATION FOR OUR AREA AT BARACKOBAMAdotCOM
You're invited to join a group on My.BarackObama.com: PHILA TRISTATE REGION
Hi all -- In regard to the NYC's first fundraiser, which I posted about yesterday (below) and was wondering if anyone else in NJ was interested in planning similar events in the state (Hoboken or elsewhere), basing it off the model these NYC’rs implemented. It looks like they've got a successful, and fun, way to raise funds for his campaign! Check out video they made last night:Link Don't know if anyone from Jersey made it there -- if so, would love to hear how it was; I hope to get to their next event, and looking forward to it! Also hoping to hear from fellow Jerseyians' interested in planning similar events to this here .... I think it's just you and me so far from here, Kim ! :)
Check out video they made last night:Link
Hello everyone!
I am a fellow New Jersey resident, and as a means of attempting to reach all other NJ Barack Obama supporters -- I've tried to identify/capture all NJ-based blogs established on this site, and am posted to all. I apologize in advance if this is a redundant posting for anyone who participants in more than one of these NJ-based blogs -- but I thought it’d be better to risk the chance of duplication, rather than inadvertently overlook someone.
I’d like to connect up with as many people in the state as possible for thoughts and feedback on the concept of a state-wide Obama fundraiser; all proceeds from the event(s) going directly to his campaign – as a combined contribution from NJ residents (all the various supporters/groups listed here)
I’ve already made a personal contribution to his campaign, as I’m sure many of you already have. But as we’re likely all very aware – there is extremely tight competition from the very large-source financial contributing sources between Obama, Hillary, and all of the Democratic primary candidates. His campaign organizers are asking all his supporters/blog participants to take up fundraising initiatives for him: my thought on this has been what if we all combined efforts, and combining our individual creative talents and professional expertise, not to mention this will give us the ability collectively exchange ideas, resources, time, and energy.
It seemed to me this might help us to not only get to know each from all throughout the state – and the many college campuses within the state – but it would also allow us to together achieve an absolutely remarkable fundraiser(s) success’ for Senator Obama’s campaign!
Here’s an event some being thrown NYC this weekend:
Event:PARTY LIKE A BARACK STAR!When:Feb 17, 2007Where:THE GRAND, a night club. 11pm on41 E. 58th St. @ Madison Ave.New York, 10022 Type:Fundraising
Event:PARTY LIKE A BARACK STAR!
When:Feb 17, 2007
Where:THE GRAND, a night club. 11pm on41 E. 58th St. @ Madison Ave.New York, 10022
Type:Fundraising
The person facilitating this event is planning to have many more similar fundraising initiatives in the future. He will be using a similar concept to the one (above). I’ve been in communication with him, and will be assisting with the promotion and publicity around these future events. I work in PR; and will be working (volunteering my time) to get some advance press promo and media at the events. It’s got a great hook: Obama supporters on Hillary’s turf! (Although I’m not helping with any other part: he is personal friends with Obama (attended Harvard Law together), and don’t think needs more manpower with other details -- and regardless I wouldn’t personally have any more time to take on other details/planning.)
However, in saying this -- it also occurred to me that this might be a good fundraising model for us on our ‘side of the bridge and tunnel’ J In Hoboken? I wondered if there are others our there in NJ who like this concept. And if so – are there people who would consider volunteering to help plan, coordinate, and execute club/bar fundraising initiative(s). I also thought this location might provide an ideal location to bring a wide range of age groups (college age – 40’s, or so). And overall, I think it would be just FUN night out, together shared with others who all want to see Senator Obama as our next president!
Thoughts anyone to any of this: good idea, bad idea? If there are people out there who have direct experience with event planning or fundraising: negotiating fees/$ with merchants and facility/bar/restaurant owners (albeit through school – fraternity/sorority, or professionally, or otherwise) that would be fantastic! I can get the media’s interest. Are there people with experience such as bar bouncing/door -- or have something particular they feel they can contribute to the success of this concept?
If others like this idea: I think the most important aspects would be enough volunteers and allowing enough time in advance to ensure it is a huge hit, not a flop!
I think if we all contributed with not only some time and creative energy, but were able to make contributions with specific manpower skills you can offer: then we’d work efficiently, with little stress –and pull off one hell of a SUCCESFUL ‘BARACK and ROLL’ !!!
I’m looking forward to feedback and ideas from others. Thoughts … Anyone?
Best Wishes All, Deana
PS: By the way -- I saw this story in USA Today -- and noticed a Sparta, NJ resident is listed as being in the photo. Just curious if this person also happens to be on one of these blogs here? Story here: Link
