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Email as an Organizing Principle

By Mike - Apr 4th, 2008 at 7:43 am EDT

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Regarding the use of this email forum . . . in my view, it's just what it is: a revealing snap shot at any given point in time of where we are at as a grass roots organization here in Clark County and Vancouver for Obama. From my experience, an essential step getting organized--no matter the size or type of group--in the beginning generally involves some unseemly interaction i.e., power plays, some grumbling, disagreements, etc. And it's okay, even necessary, in our evolution as an effective bottom-up grass roots organization. Soon, someone shall get us pointed, as we evolve into one cohesive team that's on purpose with the greater objectives established by the folks at Obama central, whatever that looks like.

I've been impressed with what's been happening on the Oregon side of the border these days, and also regarding the Obama Fellows Program. I myself have committed to housing two fellows in my area should the need arise. But anyway, everything, everything, everything! So I'm really looking forward to the delegate training on Saturday, which I believe should get the ball rolling here on our side of the river.

Cheers,

Mike George

Lucia Falls

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By Debdawg Apr 4th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT

The email and groups on MyBo have served the purpose of keeping us sorta organized after the caucuses.
Through no fault of people in Vancouver or even Washington State, it was only natural that serious meet-up type activity would slow down after the caucuses. Even the Obama for America campaign closed down all of their formal offices in Washington state.
In the meantime, we've stayed semi-organized. There have always been phone banking opportunities for anyone wanting to stay more involved, and now that there is a formal presence in Portland we can go over and help them out.
In fact if you want to help them out, they are going to be canvassing every single weekend between now and the primary on May 20th!

We're in the dog days of the nominating process and as soon as we get HRC out of the way, I'm guessing things will heat up.
Once this is all wrapped up, I'd like to see us start making our presence known/felt in Clark County!!!

The Vancouver Farmers Market opens this saturday, I think in coming saturdays it might be nice if a group of us could show up with a table just outside the entrance to the market (as I've seen other political campaigns for people/initiatives do) and spread the good word about Obama!
I'm willing to put in the time. We can print off the fact sheets and such from the Action Center!

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By Mike Apr 5th 2008 at 2:21 am EDT

Yes, things are going good I agree. Some of the emails this week have been a trip though, eh? :-) Looking forward to the training tomorrow!

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