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Our little 1st Grader and junior Obama supporter tells how her class is voting...Also, she does a tribute song to BO (“Agents of Change”), a letter to Obama, and a Hannah Montana song with BO t-shirt at the recent Bayfest...We got such such great response, we uploaded to YOUTube...
"Agents of Change" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJNsYaBqv-8&feature=channel
1st Graders are voting for Obamahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sciRxKy4XhM&feature=channelLetter to Obama from a 1st Grader. She said, "When McCain sees this he's going to FREAK OUT!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxt5TAZkgg0&feature=channel
If the links don't work go to YouTube and enter "1st Grader" in the search bar, then sort by Date. The videos were uploaded on Nov. 2. Click on "More From: ronbluvsmusic for all of the videos.
PS: and a child shall lead them...
Our little 1st Grader and junior Obama supporter tells how her class is voting...Also, she does a tribute song to BO (“Agent of Change”), a letter to Obama, and a Hannah Montana song with BO t-shirt at the recent Bayfest...We got such such great response, we uploaded to YOUTube...
Accepting photos from November 4, 2008 through November 30, 2008.
KiDS for OBAMA-BIDEN book to be published. Looking towards a finished product before the swearing in ceremony!
Include name, age, and state the "KiDS" represent. EVERY STATE will be represented!
Please submit your photos; along with a "cut/paste" of the photo submission agreement below to karenplanalp@yahoo.com
KiDS for OBAMA - MissouriSaint Joseph, Missouri 64506
PHOTO SUBMISSION AGREEMENT
The following shall constitute an Agreement, as of November ____, 2008, between __________________ ("you") and KiDs for Obama-Missouri, Rexie Planalp and Karen Planalp (“KiDS”) regarding the photo(s) which are being submitted by you in and in connection with the proposed publication of a book entitled, "KiDS for OBAMA" in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set forth below. For good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:1. The material shall consist of (the individually and collectively "Material").2. All Material submitted to KiDS shall become the property of KiDS and cannot be returned at any time. By submitting the Material, you agree KiDS may, but is not obligated to, use all or part the Material in connection with the project stated herein, and in connection with all ancillary, allied, incidental and subsidiary rights related thereto, and in the advertising, marketing, exhibition thereof, in any way, in any manner and medium - however, with respect and dignity to all children; worldwide, in perpetuity. Further, you warrant all Material is 100% original and do not violate the right of privacy or publicity of, or constitute a defamation against, any person or entity; that the Material will not infringe upon or violate the copyright or common law rights or any other rights of any person or entity; that there are and will be no encumbrances, liens, conditions or restrictions whatsoever upon or affecting such Material; and that you are at least 18 years of age and/or authorized to submit material.3. You warrant and represent that you are the sole copyright owner of such Material and have the sole right and authorityto enter into this Agreement. Any assignment by you of such copyright shall be subject to this Agreement.4. You agree to indemnify and hold KiDS harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages andexpenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, which may result from any breach of the representations and warrantiesherein.5. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreementand cannot be changed except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties. This Agreement shall be governed by thelaws of the all States in the United States of America and shall be binding on all parties, their heirs, successors, and assigns.The signature below shall signify agreement to and acceptance of these terms and conditions.ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:By:_____________________________________________Authorized Representative and Relationship to Person in Photo
KiDS for OBAMA-BIDEN book to be published.
The following shall constitute an Agreement, as of November ____, 2008, between __________________ ("you") and KiDs for Obama-Missouri, Rexie Planalp and Karen Planalp (“KiDS”) regarding the photo(s) which are being submitted by you in and in connection with the proposed publication of a book entitled, "KiDS for OBAMA" in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set forth below. For good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:1. The material shall consist of (the individually and collectively "Material").2. All Material submitted to KiDS shall become the sole and exclusive property of KiDS and cannot be returned at any time. By submitting the Material, you agree KiDS may, but is not obligated to, use all or part the Material in connection with the project stated herein, and in connection with all ancillary, allied, incidental and subsidiary rights related thereto, and in the advertising, marketing, exhibition thereof, in any way, in any manner and medium - however, with respect and dignity to all children; worldwide, in perpetuity. Further, you warrant all Material is 100% original and do not violate the right of privacy or publicity of, or constitute a defamation against, any person or entity; that the Material will not infringe upon or violate the copyright or common law rights or any other rights of any person or entity; that there are and will be no encumbrances, liens, conditions or restrictions whatsoever upon or affecting such Material; and that you are at least 18 years of age and/or authorized to submit material.3. You warrant and represent that you are the sole copyright owner of such Material and have the sole right and authorityto enter into this Agreement. Any assignment by you of such copyright shall be subject to this Agreement.4. You agree to indemnify and hold KiDS harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages andexpenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, which may result from any breach of the representations and warrantiesherein.5. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreementand cannot be changed except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties. This Agreement shall be governed by thelaws of the all States in the United States of America and shall be binding on all parties, their heirs, successors, and assigns.The signature below shall signify agreement to and acceptance of these terms and conditions.ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:By:_____________________________________________Authorized Representative and Relationship to Person in Photo
I was volunteering at my local headquarters this evening - doing some data entry, making calls, hanging signs, etc. There were some kids off to the side in a small area they had setup for them. I took some time to engage these kids and help them make a sign to hang on the wall of the headquarters.
In doing this I was reminded of something that I saw a while ago and thought was pretty neat - Obama coloring sheets for kids. The one I found online was of the older logo, so I took a couple minutes to update and post them here.
So, if you are going into a headquarters to volunteer print some of these sheets off and take along some crayons. It’s a great way to get kids engaged in the process…
From Field Organizer Graham, in Lawrence County:
A lot of times people say that they can't come in to help because they've got kids. Elijah Lutz has solved this dilemma by forming the Kids for Obama Committee. Even though he can't vote, Elijah knows that electing Senator Obama is important to his future. The Lawrence County Office's walls are filled with Kids for Obama Committee posters, our yard sign assembly line consists of members of the Committee and Eli has submitted the following statement: "My Name is Eli Lutz and I am the Chairman of the Ironton Kids for Obama Committee. For eight years, we have faced many hard situations such as high taxes, too expensive health care, and leaving kids behind in education. You see, Obama has a plan for affordable health care, tax breaks for lower class citizens, and a great funding plan for education. I started this committee thinking that kids who want to help on election day who can't vote be able to help out the campaign in their own way. By spreading the word of our future, we can help get Barack Obama made the Fourty-Fourth President of the United States of America and stop a third term with Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin. Vote Obama for President, it's for our future.Elijah L. Lutz"
A lot of times people say that they can't come in to help because they've got kids. Elijah Lutz has solved this dilemma by forming the Kids for Obama Committee. Even though he can't vote, Elijah knows that electing Senator Obama is important to his future. The Lawrence County Office's walls are filled with Kids for Obama Committee posters, our yard sign assembly line consists of members of the Committee and Eli has submitted the following statement:
"My Name is Eli Lutz and I am the Chairman of the Ironton Kids for Obama Committee. For eight years, we have faced many hard situations such as high taxes, too expensive health care, and leaving kids behind in education. You see, Obama has a plan for affordable health care, tax breaks for lower class citizens, and a great funding plan for education. I started this committee thinking that kids who want to help on election day who can't vote be able to help out the campaign in their own way. By spreading the word of our future, we can help get Barack Obama made the Fourty-Fourth President of the United States of America and stop a third term with Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin. Vote Obama for President, it's for our future.
Elijah L. Lutz"
Do you know a kid for Obama? Let us know in the comments section below!
You might like this Republican Switchers site, which has been designed to be a handy, one-page, at-a-glance guide that one can easily send to conservative and undecided voters -- grandparents, relatives, colleagues, friends, etc. It provides up-to-date information on conservative leaders and newspapers who have endorsed Barack Obama.
The URL, or website address, is http://inprogress.typepad.com/republicanswitchers
A shorter address (for Twitter, blogs, etc.) is http://budurl.com/c679
The current post is based in part on a wonderful compilation from John Martin at RepublicansForObama.org. (A friend and I followed his directions to another poster to "disseminate as widely as possible." We'll be watching for his updates and adding them. Thanks, John!)
I actually started the site for Kerry, in 2004:
http://chicagoist.com/2004/11/01/local_mom_creates_republicanswitchersco...
And this week, with much help form a good friend, I revived it.
To other readers, please help spread the word.
--Send to folks in your address book (especially in toss-up states --Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Missourit, Indiana, Montana, Colorado, Ohio, Virginia, and New Mexico),
--post on Twitter and on blogs, and
--share on discussion lists and forums.
And if you know of other conservatives for Obama, please let us know.
Thanks so much!
P.S. Also check out the Kids for Obama blog: http://inprogress.typepad.com/kidsforobama
I support Barack Obama because I believe he can bring the change we so desperately need in this country. My 4-year-old son supports Barack Obama because "he's good", whereas John McCain is "evil" and Sarah Palin is "scary". My 70-year-old mother supports Barack Obama because as a former victim of segregation in Southern California, where she was not allowed to swim in the county-funded swimming pool except once a month on "Colored Day" (after which they drained the pool to avoid contaminating the white swimmers), she loves the idea that a man who resembles her own father can become President, and her grandson can celebrate that with her.
Here is a snapshot taken of the three of us at the Sacramento Obama Supporters picnic in June:
I am home from school today because I am feeling just a little sick, but I think you should know what happened in Colorado yesterday. Mom gave me permisson to type this, but then I have to go back to bed. Joe is Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator Joe Biden.
Joe talked about something unexpected that happened to him earlier in the day. He said a man came up to him and said, "bring our kids home from Iraq."
Joe's eyes got watery as he said, “he pinned this on my lapel. It’s a gold star. The only way you get a gold star is if you lose a child in battle."
He then said, "And folks," his throat tightening a bit, “that’s the second reason why I’m running. We’re going to end this war.”
“Amen!” a man shouted as volunteers applauded, several wiping their eyes.
OBAMA-BIDEN '08
Last weekend, a group of "Mamas for Obama" used the my.barackobama.com grassroots organizing tool to set up a playdate with their kids at their neighborhood park.
From the beginning, this campaign has been about everyday people stepping up to make change happen in their own communities. As Barack said today in Londonberry, NH:
John McCain thinks this campaign is all about me – but the truth is, this campaign is about you. Your jobs. Your health care. Your retirement. Your children’s future. That’s what this election is about. That’s what I’m fighting for. Because I can take 3 more weeks of these attacks from John McCain, but the American people can’t take four more years of the same failed policies and the same divisive politics. That’s why I’m running for President of the United States.
Barack was raised by a single mother who put herself through school, followed her passion for helping others, and taught Barack that there are no barriers to success if you are willing to work for it.
His grandmother, who also helped to raise him, worked on a bomber assembly line during World War II. Michelle, Barack's wife, has been described as "the rock of the Obama family." She and Barack want their two daughters, Malia and Sasha, to grow up in an America where both work and family are part of the American Dream.
All of Barack's accomplishments have been made possible because of these women. And it is because of these women that Barack fights for women's rights. He fights for healthcare and education, support for working parents and an insistence on equality.
These are the issues that are important to the women who support Barack -- women who come from all types of backgrounds, and who are united by care for their families and their communities.
We can turn the page on the last eight years and create a better world for our children, but we need your help. By talking with your neighbors about Barack's plan for women and families you can help bring change to Minnesota and to America.
This election is too important to sit on the sidelines -- so get out there, and get started!
Check out the pictures from the "Mamas for Obama" playdate and share your photos with us:
On the Thursday of Yom Kippur we fasted and commited ourselves to living with a higher spiritual purpose. On Friday we woke up around dawn and started baking. By 12:00 we had over 400 molasses, sugar-cinnamon, and chocolate chip cookies. We set up our table in front of an unoccupied storefront on Amsterdam Avenue between 78th and 79th Street in New York City's Upper West Side. My kids then put up their Kids for Obama-Biden sign complete with the flag in a circle logo. My eight year old daughter quickly added the prices, "anything you want to give but at least fifty cents per cookie!" My son wrote up a document about why he is supporting Obama, an eleven year old's understanding of the three "E's": Environment, Education and Economy. One of his friend's arrived with a pan of biscotti and the lemonade, and I drifted onto a nearby stoop close enough to remain available in case of trouble, far enough away to let them do their own work for Obama.
Passers-by were drawn to the table. "Why do you want Obama?" one asked.
"Because he is about change, and McCain is more of the same," my son replied.
From the stoop I watched the delighted smiles of deliverymen, workers with lamps attached to their heads, the suited business people, and parents or nannies pushing baby carriages. There was no one group that defined the customers of this inspired outdoor bakeshop. People of all ages, every race, gender, economic status and religion were all interested in the same baked goods. Everybody loves a cup of homemade lemonade and a chocolate chip cookie. And many people seemingly love Barcack Obama and Joe Biden.
Soon another friend arrived with a pan full of Blondies, and then another with a bag full of brownies, and even more chocolate cookies. Two more arrived to help staff the table. Then their friend, the McCain supporter, arrived. They joked a little about his button, so different than all of theirs. "Yeah," he said. "My family is Republican and we are strong on defense . . . so McCain would have my vote if I voted." His friends tried to argue him out of it, but then he paid for some cookies and relaxed with his friends under the warm sunshine and pleasant breeze.
"Hey, I know you," a young girl customer blurted out a little later . "You kids go to the school where my dad teaches."
"Oh yeah," the kids rejoined. "You are the gym teacher's daughter."
A black man wearing fashionable shoes, an elegant hazel shirt and a soft suit handed the kids $20.00. A grandmother tucked another $20.00 into the cash box, "the last thing I need are the calories but I really want to support you". A large ruddy white guy with long cheeks bought 10 cookies for $5.00, excited to be able to provide his family with a good dessert
Not everyone was for Obama. One apparent McCain supporter walked up and said, "You don't know what you are getting into with that Barack Obama."
Another oferred, "You should really look into the news about Barack Obama."
A fellow parent joined me on the stoop after dropping off his daughter to participate in the bake sale. The market was down over 800 points at that point, but another crowd gathered at the table. Then a family walked by and shouted their words of support, "We are from Illinois and we found him first!" A gentleman acknolwedged them and added, "Your state has produced some good presidents!" They all bought cookies. Several customers took pictures.
"Can you imagine? Kids for Obama!", one lady exclaimed.
I could imagine. My kids and their friends love Barack Obama. A favorite past time is to go on web sites where they can manipulate the electoral map to figure out all the ways that he can win. I think that is because he speaks the language of their hearts. For young people we are still one America, one people, one large human race. We are still related to the animals they love, and are a part of the planet that nurtures them with rain, and sun and stars and a moon that have guided them from high in the sky for as long as they can remember. This earth is one of their most important relationships,and they all understand school and education while worrying about their parents' jobs.
I could hear my son in the background. "Don't eat the profits," he admonished. "Every cookie is more money for Obama."
The high noon sun gently arched the sky and began to settle behind a tall tree reflecting in the windows of the building across the busy street. People kept coming and coming, making small talk and enjoying the energy of young people who really still believe that "Yes, we can."
No one wanted the last molasses cookie, until one rather elderly but sprightly woman bought it for $1.00 when she realized that it was a dollar for Obama. "I never thought I would see the day when kids cared again about who would be President."
The trust and hope of these kids was like the hope and trust of kids through the ages. It was like the hope and trust I used to have before the dreamers and believers of my generation kept getting shot. On Friday while the market was erratic and dangerous a group of school children kept alive the enduring promise of Democracy's participatory constitution. They raised $606.00 for Barack Obama.
My kids love Obama! My son is 3...he spells OBAMA and yells for President! I voted Republican ever since I could vote (20 yrs ago) but I am voting for OBAMA in 2008! It is time for a change. He gives me and my family hope. We love OBAMA.
I'm a fourth grader at Cool Spring Elementary School. My teacher is Mrs. Kusterer, and I've been a political junkie for all my life.
9-year-old Sophia is not just an armchair analyst. She and her dad, Miles, have knocked on over 1,500 doors campaigning for Barack Obama in the critical swing state of Virginia.
"We've probably had 150 meaningful conversations from the 1,500 doors we've knocked on," says Miles.
If those 150 people vote for Obama, and there are 10,000 more people like us out there knocking on doors, that's a potential 1,500,000 votes.
Sophia and Miles have been using the Neighbor to Neighbor tool to easily find the names and addresses of people in their area that they can go canvass for Barack Obama. To put things in perspective, 250 doors is a lot of doors to knock. 1,500 is plain old inspiring.
And so are Sophia and Miles. Here's an excerpt from our interview with this awesome father-daughter volunteer team:
Q: So, what do you like about Obama?Miles: I like the way he thinks. I like his temperament. I like how calm he is. I trust him and his judgment.Sophia: I also like how he's very calm in situations and he can get things done. He's not a drama queen. In the beginning my main issue is the war in Iraq, because I'm the next generation. But as we got more involved in the campaign, I heard his other issues and realized he wasn't just any old democratic nominee. I was very inspired by all of his stands on issues like energy and health care and the war.Q: What kind of work have you done/hope to do for the campaign? Miles: We use the Neighbor to Neighbor tool and our field organizer sends us out on weekends and Thursday night canvasses. When we meet undecided voters who tell us an issue they're interested in, we copy material from Barack's website and bring it back to them with a personal note within 48 hours. We follow up with others in the neighborhood. Canvassing is a blast!Sophia: We have canvassed to the ends of Hanover County. When we get an undecided voter, I pipe in with "What are your issues?" What I love about canvassing is when you get an undecided voter that starts to think, you walk down the steps with this feeling of satisfaction like you're changing the world, and you are. Q: What would you want to say to the world to inspire them to get involved?Miles: If you live in a battleground state like Virginia, if you're not dropping everything to spend every spare moment working on this campaign, you're missing the opportunity of a lifetime. If you live in a blue state or a red state and you're an Obama supporter, if you're not arranging to sleep on the floor of a friend in a battleground state the weekend before the election, you're missing the opportunity of a lifetime. If you have kids of any age, take them canvassing. It's the most important and meaningful way I've ever spent time with my daughter. She is learning so much from the experience. She listens in on and participates in real, adult conversations that will teach her life lessons. Once we canvassed a 90-year-old man who was just happy to have a visitor. He was a McCain supporter but we wrote in the notes, "a very nice old man..." Many a person has taken Sophia's hands in theirs, regardless of their politics, and said, "Thank you for doing this..." Sophia: It's important that people know that we can turn Virginia purple, if not blue. You can't give up while canvassing. Every single thing you do, even if it's just a few houses on Neighbor to Neighbor, is giving a little bit of hope to middle-class families and people all over the earth. And the people you talk to -- to them, it's amazing that a campaign would come out to their door. Once, out in rural Hanover County, we talked to an old man and he said, "Nobody's ever come out here," and I realized we were going in places that hadn't had anybody ever come up to their door and ask who they were voting for. To them, nobody really cared that much. Even if they were a McCain supporter, you feel like you're making a difference.
Q: So, what do you like about Obama?
Miles: I like the way he thinks. I like his temperament. I like how calm he is. I trust him and his judgment.
Sophia: I also like how he's very calm in situations and he can get things done. He's not a drama queen. In the beginning my main issue is the war in Iraq, because I'm the next generation. But as we got more involved in the campaign, I heard his other issues and realized he wasn't just any old democratic nominee. I was very inspired by all of his stands on issues like energy and health care and the war.
Q: What kind of work have you done/hope to do for the campaign?
Miles: We use the Neighbor to Neighbor tool and our field organizer sends us out on weekends and Thursday night canvasses. When we meet undecided voters who tell us an issue they're interested in, we copy material from Barack's website and bring it back to them with a personal note within 48 hours. We follow up with others in the neighborhood. Canvassing is a blast!
Sophia: We have canvassed to the ends of Hanover County. When we get an undecided voter, I pipe in with "What are your issues?" What I love about canvassing is when you get an undecided voter that starts to think, you walk down the steps with this feeling of satisfaction like you're changing the world, and you are.
Q: What would you want to say to the world to inspire them to get involved?Miles: If you live in a battleground state like Virginia, if you're not dropping everything to spend every spare moment working on this campaign, you're missing the opportunity of a lifetime. If you live in a blue state or a red state and you're an Obama supporter, if you're not arranging to sleep on the floor of a friend in a battleground state the weekend before the election, you're missing the opportunity of a lifetime. If you have kids of any age, take them canvassing. It's the most important and meaningful way I've ever spent time with my daughter. She is learning so much from the experience. She listens in on and participates in real, adult conversations that will teach her life lessons. Once we canvassed a 90-year-old man who was just happy to have a visitor. He was a McCain supporter but we wrote in the notes, "a very nice old man..." Many a person has taken Sophia's hands in theirs, regardless of their politics, and said, "Thank you for doing this..." Sophia: It's important that people know that we can turn Virginia purple, if not blue. You can't give up while canvassing. Every single thing you do, even if it's just a few houses on Neighbor to Neighbor, is giving a little bit of hope to middle-class families and people all over the earth. And the people you talk to -- to them, it's amazing that a campaign would come out to their door. Once, out in rural Hanover County, we talked to an old man and he said, "Nobody's ever come out here," and I realized we were going in places that hadn't had anybody ever come up to their door and ask who they were voting for. To them, nobody really cared that much. Even if they were a McCain supporter, you feel like you're making a difference.
You feel like you're making a difference, because...you are!
Check out Neighbor to Neighbor right now and see how easy it is to print up a list of people to canvass right in your own neighborhood.
This post-debate weekend is the perfect weekend to get out there and talk to your neighbors about the real differences between Barack Obama and John McCain. Getting a real live visit from a real live supporter makes a difference at this crucial time when voters are making up their minds.
And it's also a great time to get your kids involved!
A wise man once said: it's the opportunity of a lifetime.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/planalp/2850694904/
PHOTO: Post parade
KIDS FOR OBAMA ARE COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS.
"Mr. Obama, the Democratic presidential nominee, said in his appearance that while he deeply respected mayors, “I was surprised by several remarks around community organizing, and belittling it.”...“It taught me,” he said, “that ordinary people can do extraordinary things, when they’re given a chance and brought together. I want every young person to recognize that they will not fulfill their potential until they hitch their wagon to something bigger.”"(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/12/us/politics/12campaign.html)
As part of a continuing series, we're going to be posting the stories and experiences of Campaign for Change volunteers. They discuss the people they meet and what the campaign means to them.
Harris is a 12 year-old volunteer from St. Paul, MN. This is his story.
My name is Harris and I am 12 but boy do I wish I was 6 years older! Before I joined the Obama campain I would listen to Hillary and him on the radio I was very interested. Then a couple months later a friend introduced me to the St.Paul Obama headquarters.Before I was introduced to Obama headquarters I was already a fan of Obama partly because if he wins the election, he will be the first African-American president, but also because he plans to stop the war in Iraq, lower the price of gas, and do something to stop global warming. The first day I walked in to volunteer, I loved it! The people there were super nice, it was a blast helping out, and even the food was great!Some days I would canvass, and register voters. At first I was nervous and afraid to ask people I didn't know to register but after a while I got used to it and registered 6 people in two hours. The same thing happened with telephoning people, but after a while I got used to it.
Before I joined the Obama campain I would listen to Hillary and him on the radio I was very interested. Then a couple months later a friend introduced me to the St.Paul Obama headquarters.Before I was introduced to Obama headquarters I was already a fan of Obama partly because if he wins the election, he will be the first African-American president, but also because he plans to stop the war in Iraq, lower the price of gas, and do something to stop global warming. The first day I walked in to volunteer, I loved it! The people there were super nice, it was a blast helping out, and even the food was great!Some days I would canvass, and register voters. At first I was nervous and afraid to ask people I didn't know to register but after a while I got used to it and registered 6 people in two hours. The same thing happened with telephoning people, but after a while I got used to it.
Check back for more stories from volunteers from across the state. Are you a Campaign for Change volunteer? Share your story!
