Tomorrow I canvass for the first time this election

[mrs_p]

I just got this email from the Obama campaign and signed up for tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous because I haven't done any volunteering since the Dukakis campaign (when I was 13!). Even after my shifts, it's not guaranteed I'll get a ticket. Oh well, it's for a good cause and all - but I should probably do my hair and make-up. ;-)

Dear Obama Supporter,

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering to potentially receive an All-Star Seating Credential to Senator Obama’s nomination acceptance speech at Invesco Field on August 28th.

By completing two, three-hour voter contact shifts (aka. volunteer activities) in the coming days, you may be eligible to receive All-Star Seating.

One shift requires either:
Knocking on 50 doors of voters
Making 80 phone calls to voters
Helping people register to vote

[JeffR]

1. K & R!

:yourock:

[FrenchieCat]

2. Do it with Gusto.......and understand that in the larger picture,

every single thing you do to help our nominee is valued.

I personally Thank you.

Good Luck! :hi:

[babylonsister]

3. You GO, mrs_p. !

:yourock:

[mrreowwr_kittty]

4. You'll enjoy it.

Canvassing door-to-door is way more fun than phonebanking. Most people will be nice, even if they don't support the candidate. Being a woman helps because people aren't as suspicious of why you're at the door. Be sure to bring plenty of water and wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes.

[qwlauren35]

9. Voter Registration is even MORE fun!

You're right. It's easier to hang-up on someone than slam a door. Most people just won't answer...

But voter registration is sooooooooooo win-win. I think it's a really good way to get your feet wet.

[mrreowwr_kittty]

10. So true. I love doing the voter registration booth.

On the 4th of July, I worked the Democratic table at the Chandler, AZ fireworks celebration. Mind you, this is John McCain's backyard. We had such a good time talking to people, and registering several new Dems. We ran out of Obama stickers because so many people wanted them! I recommend it to anyone who wants to get their feet wet in local activism.

[Egnever]

5. I bet you have fun!

Good luck with the tickets!

[mrs_p]

6. thanks everyone

i'm off to bed so that i am fresh tomorrow... i appreciate all the pointers and the encouragement!!

:hi:

[CK_John]

7. Have fun, watch out for an old GOP trick, they act nice but talk, talk, talk to keep you busy. n/t

[MidwestTransplant]

8. You located in CO?