MIDTERM VOLUNTEER WEEKLY BULLETIN
AUGUST 22, 2018
This is the second edition of the Midterm Volunteer Weekly Bulletin! You are receiving this email because you expressed interest in MVCAN’s activities in support of key midterm races. We will continue to produce this bulletin every Wednesday through Election Day. The Bulletin will provide information about upcoming phone/text banks and door-to-door canvasses, along with training opportunities, and links for signing up for these events.
Again, if you missed the Kick-Off, take a look at our slides to read about the key takeaways.
FIRST: THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Canvassing
Sun. Aug 26, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Josh Harder for Congress, in Modesto
More info and sign-up with Harder campaign canvass: Here
In addition, let MVCAN know you are coming: Here
We are partnering with Josh Harder's campaign. Signing-up with the Harder campaign lets them know that you are coming and they will send you important information. Filling out the additional form at the MVCAN link lets us know that you are attending, and if you want to carpool and/or want us to pair you with another MVCAN member as a canvassing partner. Training will be provided at the beginning of the Modesto canvass event.
Phone/Text Banks
Wed. August 22, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, San Rafael
More info and sign up: Here
Sat. August 25, 2:30 - 4:30 pm, Sausalito
More info and sign up: Here
Please bring your charged cell phone and a laptop, ipad or tablet, and earbuds with a mic to the phone/text bank.
The Saturday and Wednesday phone/text banks recur every week.
Training Sessions
How To Talk To Voters So They Will Listen, w/ Julie King
Sun. August 26, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Sausalito
More info and sign up: Here
MORE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Canvassing
Canvassing in TRACY for Josh Harder
Sat. Sept. 8, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
More information and sign-up: Here
Join a large group of MVCAN members who canvass for Josh Harder in conjunction with Swing Left Marin and the Greater Tracy Democrats in Tracy on the second Saturday of each month. You don’t need prior experience – training and an experienced partner will be provided. In addition, email Larry Litvak (llitvak@aol.com) if you would like to participate in a carpool and/or need to be assigned a canvassing partner..
Upcoming Canvassing, save the dates - details to follow
Modesto, Sunday, September 23
Reno, Saturday and Sunday, October 20 - 21
Phone/Text Bank
More info and sign up: Here
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES OF INTEREST
Airlift
A project of MVCAN, Airlift is about the power of bottom up. Strategically aim your money at grassroots groups working year round, neighbor-to-neighbor in 22 winnable congressional districts. Over $125,000 raised so far! You can help: go to airlift.fund
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