Staging Locations for Project Victory

Written by: Joseph Medley on Oct 27, 2006 2:19 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Greater Kansas City Democracy for America

Here's the latest information on where to go for tomorrow's phone banking and canvassing. Shifts start at 9:00 and 1:00.

Joe

Raytown Office: Raytown Project Victory Office
6614 Blue Ridge Blvd
816-356-1659

Lees Summit: Fire Fighters Hall
322 Douglas
Lees Summit

Independence: 204 Maple

Midtown: Phones: 3600 Broadway
Canvass: 4235 Baltimore
Phones: 3901 Main, Suite 200

North: Canvass: 922 East 5th Street

South: Canvass: 301 East 103rd Terrace

November Meeting

Written by: Joseph Medley on Oct 26, 2006 6:28 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Greater Kansas City Democracy for America

On November 1, we're going to break with tradition and have a working meeting, rather than having a speaker as usual. We'll be working with Missouri Project Victory 06 to get out the vote for Claire McCaskill, work that will help progressive candidates at all levels of government.

As always, our meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at Californos 4124 Pennsylvania in Westport at 7:00 pm. Be sure to come early for "Drinking Liberally", the progressive social event before the big meeting. Drinking Liberally starts at 5:30, upstairs in the bar.

GKCDFA continues to be dedicated to its mission of electing fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates to all levels of office. GKCDFA started in 2003 as part of "Dean for America," the largest grassroots presidential campaign ever. As we begin our fourth year, GKCDFA is grassroots all grown up. We give citizens the opportunity to get involved in the political process and we look forward to your participation.

We look forward to seeing you November 1st!!

For more information, see [url=http://www.gkcdfa.org]http://www.gkcdfa.org[/url]

Down To the Wire; Claire Needs Your Help

Written by: Joseph Medley on Oct 26, 2006 6:15 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Greater Kansas City Democracy for America

A few words from Paul Rola.

We are coming down to the wire. It has been shown (by Republicans) that elections are won in the last couple of weeks of the campaign. We need every available body to help in canvassing or phone banking this weekend, through next week and next weekend and especially on election day.
Will you help us win this election for Claire and candidates all up and down the Democratic ticket and for ourselves!

Time is getting short. Campaign is heating up. Talent is going negative. We have to dig out every vote to make sure Claire wins in November. It was pointed out recently, 1 more vote from every precinct for Ms. Carnahan in the 2002 election and Talent would not be in congress today. Can one vote make a difference?

-in 1645 - one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England.
-in 1649 - one vote caused Charles 1 of England to be executed.
-in 1776 - one vote gave America the English language instead of German.
-in 1845 - one vote brought Texas into the Union.
-in 1868 - one vote saved President Andrew Jackson from impeachment.
-in 1876 - one vote changed France from monarchy to a republic.
-in 1923 - one vote gave Adolph Hitler leadership of the Nazi party.

If you could turn one voter; how important is it?...think about it. We need all the help we can get. We need all of you to get to an MPV office in the next two weeks for one of the shifts below to show our support for Claire. Don't forget the "Drag a friend to Victory" program; where YOU can win fabulous prizes! (gkcdfa.org/?q=drag...)

Schedule
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If you can't work a whole shift, work as much as you can. Work multiple shifts between now and election day.

10/28
9am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm

10/29
12pm - 3pm
3pm - 6pm

10/30
10am - 2pm
2pm - 6pm
5pm - 9pm

10/31
10am - 2pm
2pm - 6pm
5pm - 9pm

11/1
10am - 2pm
2pm - 6pm
5pm - 9pm

11/2
10am - 2pm
2pm - 6pm
5pm - 9pm

11/3
10am - 2pm
2pm - 6pm
5pm - 9pm

11/4
9am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm

11/5
12pm - 3pm
3pm - 6pm

11/6
10am - 2pm
2pm - 6pm
5pm - 9pm

Election Day 11/7
6am - 10am
10am - 2pm
2pm - 7pm

MVP Offices
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Kansas City
3600 Broadway
816 595 5120

Raytown
6614A Blue Ridge Blvd
816 356 1659

Independence
308 Maple
816 461 5764

Clay County
5405 NE Antioch
816 455 6399

Kansas City
1662 E 63rd St
816 523 1460

Platte County
6346 NW Barry Road
816 746 8635

IMPORTANT CHANGE REGARDING LOCATION OF CLAIRE'S SUPPORTERS @ DEBATE SITE

Written by: Joseph Medley on Oct 17, 2006 10:54 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Greater Kansas City Democracy for America

The updates come fast this close to an election. I just got this from Julie Rola.

Greetings, All!

Paul & I learned (only today) that it is VERY important that those of us who gather at the debate site tomorrow, Wed., 10/18, gather at 68th & Holmes (we must NOT gather @ 69th & Holmes) in order to show our support for Claire.

For the McCaskill/Talent 7p.m. debate on Wednesday, October 18th, please know that KCPT, Channel 19, will broadcast the debate at 7p.m. on Thursday, October 19th.

Claire's campaign staff hopes that Claire supporters will line the area of 68th & Holmes (east side of Holmes) at University Academy (6801 Holmes - KCMO) between the times of 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18th. We REALLY need to be there to visually SHOW our support for Claire. When you've checked your schedule & determined that you can join in the fun Wednesday evening, could you please call Paul Rolá at either (H) 816-276-2421 or (C) 816-896-6366 to help Missouri Project Victory '06 plan for the turnout? Or send an e-mail to Paul: paulrola@earthlink.net

Thank you.

Requests from Project Victory

Written by: Joseph Medley on Oct 17, 2006 10:33 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Greater Kansas City Democracy for America

We've been asked to pass along a few events that Missouri Project Victory 06 has planned. Members of GKCDFA will be attending both events. We hope you can make them.

Pre-debate Rally
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Wednesday (TOMORROW) 5:00 pm University Academy (68th & Holmes).

Come cheer on Claire as she goes into her 4th Debate with Senator Talent. We need to have a good showing!



Debate Watch Party
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Thursday 7:00 pm The New Point Gallery (just behind The Point restaurant) on 44th & Belleview

Wednesday's debate will be shown on tape delay (it will NOT air live). Food and drink will be provided.

Oktoberfest; Claire McCaskill Appearance; Other Events

Written by: Joseph Medley on Oct 17, 2006 9:29 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Greater Kansas City Democracy for America

With twenty-one days left until the election, and still much work to be done, we wanted to give you updates on a few things. First, THE BIG NEWS. I've been told by the folks at Missouri Project Victory that CLAIRE MCCASKILL will be making an appearance at our Oktoberfest on Wednesday evening after her debate.



Oktoberfest, Wednesday, October 18, 7:00 to 11:00 P.M.
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Please join us on October 18th for a Big Party - Celebrating your efforts to take back America and Get out the Vote.
Read more at: gkcdfa.org/?q=oktoberfest...



GKCDFA Mondays at Missouri Project Victory
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We call phone numbers from a huge statewide database to find out where people stand politically. We get a message out for Claire McCaskill. And, just as importantly, candidates at all levels of office get better voter data that helps them prioritize their outreach.

But the folks at Project Victory still need our help.
Read more at: gkcdfa.org/?q=victory06...



Drag a Friend to Victory
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While voting is important, elections are won or lost with boots on the ground (or ears to the phone, as the case may be). While many of you are active and have volunteered your time, we are asking you to take the next step and get your friends, partners, kids, parents, etc. to join your efforts. For each person you drag along, it is worth 1000s of votes.

With that in mind, GKCDFA presents: DRAG A FRIEND TO VICTORY CONTEST
Read more gkcdfa.org/?q=drag...

Progressive Oktoberfest

Written by: Joseph Medley on Oct 12, 2006 9:25 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Greater Kansas City Democracy for America

Please join us on October 18th for a big party celebrating your efforts to take back America and get out the vote.

Date: Wednesday, October 18th
Time: 7:00 to 11:00 P.M.
Place: Californos in Westport - 4142 Pennsylvania Ave, KCMO
What: Food, soft drinks and entertainment provided. Cash bar.
Cost $15/person admission + $10 donation requested

Featuring: Jason Reese, DJ
Jacqee Gafford performing the words of Barbara Jordan
The New Andrews Sisters Trio
Kansas City Actors Kevin Fewell and Vickie S. Little
Plus: Alvin Brooks, Teresa Garza, Jolie Justus,
Mike Talboy and other great speakers.

The mission of Greater Kansas City Democracy for America is to help elect socially progressive, fiscally responsible candidates to local, state, and federal office. GKCDFA is also committed to promoting socially progressive issues through advocacy, education, and direct ballot initiative.

Drag a Friend to Victory Contest

Written by: Joseph Medley on Oct 10, 2006 12:20 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Greater Kansas City Democracy for America

While voting is important, elections are won or lost with boots on the ground (or ears to the phone, as the case may be). While many of you are active and have volunteered your time, we are asking you to take the next step and get your friends, partners, kids, parents, etc. to join your efforts. For each person you drag along, it is worth 1000s of votes.

With that in mind, GKCDFA presents: DRAG A FRIEND TO VICTORY CONTEST

For each person whom you get to join you for one of the important GOTV events below, your name will be entered into a drawing for one of our great prizes. The drawing will be held at our next GKCDFA meeting, November 1. Get 3 friends to join you for 2 phone bankings and the flier day, and you will be entered 9 times!

Here's how to enter. When you arrive at one of the qualifying events listed below, tell the staff that you are with Greater Kansas City Democracy for America, and how many people you brought with you. You and your friends must work 1 1/2 hours to qualify.

Prizes
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1st Prize - Night out on the town, dinner and a movie worth $100
2nd Prize - Dinner for 2 worth $50
Three runner-ups receive GKCDFA T-shirts

Qualifying Events
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Missouri Project Victory Phone Banking - Any Night
Raytown
6614 A Blue Ridge Blvd. (Next to the Santa Fe Inn)
816-356-1659

Independence
308 Maple (On the Square)
816-461-5764

Kansas City
1662 63rd Street (Metro Shopping Center)
816-523-1460

Kansas City
3600 Broadway (Valentine Shopping Center)
816-595-5120

Clay County
5405 NE Antioch (Antioch Mall)
816-455-6399

Platte County
6246 NW Barry Road.
816-746-8635

Kansas Phone Banking - Any Night
Scott Stenson at 913-314-6029 for more information

GKCDFA Flyer Drop
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Saturday October 21, in the afternoon
We will be going door to door dropping fliers in progressive neighborhoods encouraging GOTV and promoting GKCDFA and its candidates. Contact Eric Thut at etinkc@earthlink.net or 816-665-6664 to sign up or for more information.

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The mission of GKCDFA is to help elect socially progressive, fiscally responsible candidates to local, state, and federal offices. GKCDFA is also committed to promoting socially progressive issues through advocacy, education, and direct ballot initiative.

Please join us at our Monthly Meeting - The first Wednesday of every month, at Californos in Westport, 7:00 P.M. Go to www.gkcdfa.org for more information.

Project Victory Phone Banking a Success

Written by: Joseph Medley on Oct 6, 2006 12:24 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Greater Kansas City Democracy for America

I'm writing to give a big thank you to all of you who help with our phone banking at Missouri Project Victory last week. I'm forwarding the letter we recently received from the folks at Project Victory thanking us for our effort. All of you who were involved should be proud of the work you did. You should be aware that this effort helps all Missouri Democrats, not just Claire McCaskill. Democratic candidates at all levels use the collected data in their own voter outreach.

Watch your inbox over the next day for information about our plan to repeat last week's success every week between now and the election.

Now, here's the Project Victory thank you letter:


"A big congratulations and thank you to all the GKCDFA members who attended our DFA Monday phone bank night with Project Victory!

Here's what you accomplished:

1,237 Persuasion Calls
203 Contacts
84 Strong Claire McCaskill supporters
37 Voters Leaning towards Claire
51 Undecideds
12 Voters Leaning towards Talent
19 Strong Talent supporters
73 Voters Identified as Democrats
Over 1000 pieces of literature signed
And this was while calling our most challenging subset of voters--those we had previously failed to gain information from.

Again, thank you all for your help….you were able to do 2-3 days work in 4 hours!! Also, thanks to the GKCDFA Steering Committee (especially Paul and Julie), who were instrumental in setting the evening up! This is what Grassroots Leadership and Participation is all about!

However, our job is not done. As of Wednesday [September 27], we will have only 41 days until we elect a new U.S. Senator for the state of Missouri.

We will be trying to contact as many voters as possible in these last six weeks and we need all the help we can get! How can you help:
You can phone bank or do office work at one of our six K.C. area offices….
You can walk in one of our five separate canvasses on Saturdays and Sundays…
You can join our Neighborhood Leader Program and contact voters in your neighborhood!

To set up a time to come and help or to learn about our area locations, please feel free to contact Corey Dukes (cdukes@projectvictory06.org) or a member of the GKCDFA Steering Committee!

See you soon as we continue our quest to put a Senator on OUR side in Washington (and put another Republican in the unemployment line)."

HELP WANTED: Twenty People Needed on Monday, September 25

Written by: Joseph Medley on Sep 20, 2006 9:12 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Greater Kansas City Democracy for America

As some of you know, GKCDFA has spent several nights phone banking with Missouri Project Victory 2006. We call phone numbers from a huge statewide database to find out where people stand politically. We get a message out for Claire McCaskill. And, just as importantly, candidates at all levels of office get better voter data that helps them prioritize their outreach.

But the folks at Project Victory still need our help. If we can get twenty GKCDFA members to work this coming Monday, September 25, Project Victory will feed us. Members of the steering committee hit the phones last night at my house and came up with eighteen volunteers. But we still need two more.

If you can help us out next Monday, reply to this e-mail, then show up at one of the Project Victory offices listed below anytime between 5:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. You don't need to be there the whole time. Even a single hour is helpful. If you don't like making phone calls, the Project Victory folks have plenty of other things for you to do. You can stuff envelopes, stack literature, enter data, among other things.

Raytown
6614 A Blue Ridge Blvd.
(816) 356-5764

Kansas City (Midtown)
3600 Broadway
(816) 595-5120

Please join us on Monday, September 25