Painting the Canvass Blue

Submitted by Jerry Meek on Thu, 09/14/2006 - 10:24am

I’m a big believer in grassroots politickin’. So much so, that I’ve been spending my Saturdays going door-to-door with candidates across North Carolina – something I’ll be doing each Saturday between now and the election.

While I spend a lot of time raising money and communicating through paid and free media, I know that there’s just no substitute for having a real conversation with voters about the things that trouble them.

That’s why here in North Carolina we have established a Training Committee that’s been hard at work teaching people the basics. So far they’ve trained over 500 people in 25 counties. And between now and the election, they’re expected to reach another 300 people.

Recently, this committee – under the leadership of Jeff Marsocci and Beth Secosky – produced an outstanding video on how to do door-to-door canvassing. Whether you’re new to this, or an old-timer, you should check it out. Watch it at www.engagingthegrassroots.com.

I hope you’ll be out there canvassing with me between now and November 7th.

Visit www.ncdp.org

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Jerry

Submitted by gregflynn on Thu, 09/14/2006 - 10:33am.

Check your link for
http://www.ncdp.org/files/canvass.gif

Thanks for the nudge, Jerry.

Submitted by James on Thu, 09/14/2006 - 10:35am.

Good to see you, especially given how busy you've been these days. Getting down to the wire. I look forward to watching the video.

Recommended!

Thank you Mr. Meeks for your timely post

Submitted by momoaizo on Thu, 09/14/2006 - 11:10am.

If dems want to take back their government from the scoundrels and criminals in office now, we will have to invest our time and our money!

Recommend!

No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.

great training

Submitted by saluda on Thu, 09/14/2006 - 3:09pm.

I just completed canvassing training last weekend using these materials and taught by Beth Secosky. I've been canvassing for 20+years but I still learned something in this training and we in Durham are excited to have this tool available and to get out walking. Thanks for such great training.

Jerry, it's one of my favorite things to do

Submitted by Betsy Muse on Fri, 09/15/2006 - 8:03am.

I look forward to watching the video.


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