- On March 9, 2007, a very small group of friends crammed into my office to discuss how we could support Senator Obama's candidacy. We had nothing in the room, but trust and hope in and for each other. We were and still are dreamers of both the possible and impossible.
Besides, how can ONE person change the world, a country, a state, a county , a city, a neighborhood, a block, a home, a family, or themselves? It is easy. It is a simple choice to CHANGE your own apathy or cynicism. It is the decision to stand for something as opposed to against something. For the last fifteen months, the Obama campaign has evoked a spirit that has brought light where there were shadows, smiles where there were frowns, and a bounce where there was a slouch. I have heard voices from some where there was nothing but a whisper. This is why we will not only change the content of our politics, but also the attitude towards our politics. I have learned fully that it is a choice.
Florida is about to be run over with this spirit. If you have not already asked yourself what you could do to contribute - here are some tips on how may begin to contribute to this tsunami of CHANGE (and some of these suggestions have been inspired by our friends working on the ground --- like the indomitable Orlando4Obama grassroots group):
Begin organizing your family and sharing information with them; - Build your field of support in your immediate surroundings (your work associates, social groups, sports clubs, place of worship, etc.) - and develop a database for yourself and the campaign;
- Build a team with specific roles and responsibilities (phone banking, fundraising, canvassing, database management, communications, voter registration logistics, etc.);
- Provide your team with the tools and resources to educate and support each other;
- Be persistent in asking people to do things; and then ask for help again;Praise those who volunteer --- they are after all, volunteers;
- Give your volunteer team a sense of ownership;
- Provide fun opportunities while volunteering (music, food, games, etc);
- Keep asking again.
For additional resources - go to the Grassroots Organizing Action Center: http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/actioncenter
It is time to step out of your shell and to realize the power of ONE. This campaign was built from scratch - ONE brick at a time and every brick is a solid contribution - irrespective of size or material. Join US.
The campaign is presently dispatching Field Staff to assist us in organizing YOUR field. Be prepared to engage them (Miami – Alison Griffin, Broward/Palm Beach – Brian Brothman, Tampa – Adam Hoyer, and Orlando – Nick Buis). The cavalry is on the way.
Upcoming events or opportunities to volunteer or organize your field:
Voter Registration at Citizenship Oath Ceremony this Wednesday & Thursday, May 28 & 29, 9am & Noon. Meet at 1680 Michigan St., Miami Beach;
Phone Banks at campaign office or at your home (Call 305-442-7464);
Host a Primary Watch party for June 3 - to organize your field
We are almost there. HOPE. BELIEVE. CHANGE. Obamanos! Organizing cannot happen effectively without financial resources. Make your first contribution -- anything greater than $1 --- http://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/florida. To volunteer at any level - CALL Lynn Eisenberg at 305-442-7464. CHANGE begins with ONE.
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