Obama/DNC raise $55 million in June
(closing combined cash-on-hand deficit with $72m total vs. $95m for McCain/RNC)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200...
Campaign Manager David Plouffe is asking for you to help us catch up!
https://donate.barackobama.com...
Obama opens 20 regional offices in Virginia!
(Arlington HQ coming soon)
http://blog.washingtonpost.com...
FEATURED EVENTS:
*** 8pm 7/17 "Campaign for Change" Bar Crawl in Clarendon! ***
*** 7/18 Sky Lounge Stoplight Party for Obama in Rockville! ***
*** 7/20 Jews for Obama Dinner and Discussion in Falls Church! ***
*** 7/21 Generation Obama Pre-Auction Flyering @ "The Candidate" for Screen on the Green, Metros, as well as your Office and Neighborhood! ***
*** 7/22 "Unify Your Love!" Date Auction & Mixer for Obama! (w/Open Bar) ***
- AUCTIONEE BIO & HOST SIGN UPS DUE AT 5PM FRIDAY!
- DOUBLE DATES WILL BE AVAILABLE!
- OPEN BAR NOW STARTS AT 8PM!
*** 7/26 Arlington Platform for Change Caf+¬ @ Cecilia's ***
*** 7/28-8/11 Monday Night "Screen on the Green" Visibility ***
LOCAL CAMPAIGN EVENTS:
**7/18-21 ARLINGTON VOTER REG, PHONES & CANVASSING EVENTS**
**7/18-21 FALLS CHURCH VOTER REG & CANVASSING EVENTS**
**7/18-21 ALEXANDRIA VOTER REG, PHONES & CANVASSING EVENTS**
(plus canvassing in Lee and Mt. Vernon Districts)
*** 7/18-21 FAIRFAX PHONES & CANVASSING EVENTS***
*** 7/18-21 FAIRFAX VOTER REGISTRATION EVENTS***
CAMPAIGN NEEDS:
*** Alexandria Office Supplies & Furnishings and Transportation
Volunteers Needed! ***
*** Paid Canvassers Needed for Feder Campaign! ***
FEATURED EVENTS -
*** 7/17 "Campaign for Change" Bar Crawl in Clarendon! ***
The Obama campaign is registering voters during our Campaign for Change Bar Crawl near the Clarendon metro station in Virginia. We'd love to have your help there, so please forward out to any of your lists and come if you're able to. Details are below. Thanks!
Meet by the Clarendon Metro (Orange Line) at 8 PM
RSVP at: http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Cheers,
Elliot Gillerman
Field Organizer
Obama for America -- Virginia
W: 703.927.2386 | C: 508.269.8732
*** 7/18 Sky Lounge Stoplight Party for Obama in Rockville! ***
http://eveningsociallife.com/ (DC for Obama is listed as a sponsor)
EVENT Sky Lounge Stoplight Party hosted by DC for Obama and Generation Obama VA. July 18, 7:30 - 11:30 pm.
Arts and Innovations Center (Rooftop) 155 Gibbs Street Rockville, MD 20850 Rockville Town Square
A "mix 'n' mingle" event with an anticipated crowd of 200 young professionals, local government officials, and charity supporters. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department and Obama for America.
DRESS Dress to Impress!
PARTY THEME Rules of a stoplight party:
If you are free and single, wear green. If you are in a committed relationship, wear red. -If you are playing the field, dating, or unsure, wear yellow
TICKETS $30 - General Admission $20 - Promo code: obama ** case sensitive** [Take advantage of the Early Bird Special while it lasts]
Event Link (with RSVPs & Google Map/Directions):
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
*** 7/20 Jews for Obama Dinner and Discussion in Falls Church! ***
Jewish Virginians who support Barack Obama are invited to dine together at Sunflower restaurant in Falls Church, VA. This restaurant does not have a hechsher, but is strictly vegetarian. We will gather in the private room to discuss why we support Obama and how to reach out to Jews and others across the state of Virginia. To view their menu/prices/directions, please go to their website: http://www.crystalsunflower.co... *Please edit your sign-up if you are unable to attend, so that we can make an accurate reservation at the restaurant.
Time: Sunday, July 20 at 6:00 PM
Duration: 2 hours
Host: Deborah Hammer
Location: Sunflower Restaurant
6304 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church VA 22044
RSVP & Google Map/Directions Link:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
*** 7/21 Pre-Date Auction Generation Obama flyering; DC Metro Area ***
Let us know if you can help distribute flyers starting at 5pm outside at "The Candidate" for Screen on the Green or any of the following metro stops and/or any other locations (your office, on the Hill, your neighborhood, etc.): Farragut West, Farragut North, U St., Dupont, Metro Center, Clarendon, Court House, Capitol South, Gallery Place, Woodley Park, Cleveland Park.
Contact Owen 202-465-0404, obamaoutreach08@gmail.com, or come pick up flyers at 5 pm outside the Capitol South Metro.
*** 7/22 "Unify Your Love!" Mixer & Date Auction ***
AUCTIONEE BIO & HOST SIGN UPS DUE AT 5PM FRIDAY!
DOUBLE DATES WILL BE AVAILABLE!
OPEN BAR STARTS AT 8PM!
Generation Obama presents....
"Unify Your Love!" Date Auction & Mixer for Obama!
(with 8-10pm Open Bar & DJ!)
Co-Sponsors:
DC For Obama
Alexandria Young Democrats
7-11pm Tuesday, July 22nd
MCCXXIII (Club 1223)
1223 Connecticut Avenue , Washington, DC 20036 - between M & N Sts.
@ Dupont or Farragut North red line and Farragut West orange line metros
Bring unity to the Democratic Party AND your love life, as plenty of lovely ladies and charming gentleman from the Obama, Hillary and "agnostic" camps will be available for you to bid on and mingle with! We also will be auctioning off some other valuable prizes.
We're honored that one of the MCs will be Grassroots Celebrity Auctioneer and DNC Delegate Chrisi West of Alexandria 4 Obama!
If you can commit to bringing 4 friends, let us know and we will add you to our Host committee.
AUCTIONEE PREVIEW:
http://www.facebook.com/profil...
- $10 Entry Donation
(includes FREE bid card and late night open bar)
- Cash, credit cards and checks accepted for all payments
- 18 to enter, 21 to drink
Please RSVP!
rsvp4gobama@gmail.com
Want to volunteer, be auctioned off or donate an auction item or service? Contact Kezia Williams @ volunteer4gobama@gmail.com.
Host Committee:
Jim McBride, Kezia Williams, Anjon Roy, Liz Bickford, Michael Wilson, Dave Hancock, Randy Goldstein
Event Links (with over 120 RSVPs!):
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
http://www.facebook.com/event....
Google Map & Directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=...
For more on the venue, visit http://www.1223dc.com.
Remember the formula for 2008:
Obama Supporters + Hillary Supporters = Change..and Romance!
*** 7/26 Arlington Platform for Change Caf+¬ @ Cecilia's! ***
Join fellow Obama supporters in a series of small group discussions around platform issues that are important to you. People who participate in smaller meetings earlier in the week are encouraged to come and share the discussion from other groups.
A light lunch will be served. All are welcome but please RSVP as space is limited. This event will be bi-lingual (Spanish).
Sponsored by:
The Arlington County Democratic Committee
Jim Moran for Congress
The Arlington Joint Campaign
The Victory 08 Coordinated Campaign
Arlingtonians for Obama
PLEASE SHARE THIS INVITATION WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND NETWORKS
PLEASE RSVP!
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
*** 7/28-8/11 "Screen on the Green" Visibility - EVERY MONDAY ***
Help DC for Obama members recruit volunteers at Screen on the Green!
At "Screen on the Green" you can bring a blanket to the National Mall on a summer night and watch a classic film on a gigantic movie screen. The following remaining films will be shown on Monday nights beginning at dusk, around 8:30-9:00 p.m. People start to claim their spots on the lawn as early as 5 p.m. Movies play except in extreme weather and there are no rain days.
July 28 - Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
August 4 - The Apartment (1960)
August 11 - Superman (1978)
Please contact Tegy Thomas if you can help or just show up and find the Obama group, tegythomas@verizon.net.
**7/18-19 ARLINGTON VOTER REG, PHONES & CANVASSING EVENTS**
Campaign for Change Canvassing
Come help us win Virginia! What: Canvassing in Glebe Precinct When: Friday, July 18, 4:00 pm-9:00pm Where: Meet at the Arlington County Democratic Committee office, at 2009 N. 14th Street, Suite 612, Arlington, Virginia Note: Please bring cars to this event! For more information, please contact bgill@barackobama.com
Time: Friday, July 18 at 4:00 PM
Duration: 5 hours
Host: Claire O'Shea
Location: ACDC Headquarters and Glebe Precinct (Arlington, VA)
(one block away from Court House Rd, near the orange line metro and Route 50 exits)
RSVP & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
July 19th Arlington Neighborhood Canvass
The Democratic Party of Virginia's Coordinated Campaign is holding a neighborhood canvass in the Arlington area. Please come out and show your support for Sen. Barack Obama and Gov. Mark Warner and help turn Virginia Blue!
Time: Saturday, July 19 at 10:00 AM
Duration: 2 hours
Host: Daniel Wayne
Location: Fairlington Villages Center (Arlington, VA)
3005 S Abingdon St
Arlington, VA 22206
10am http://my.barackobama.com/page...
1pm http://my.barackobama.com/page...
1pm 7/20 Arlington Neighborhood Canvass
The Democratic Party of Virginia's Coordinated Campaign is holding a neighborhood canvass in the Arlington area. Please come out and show your support for Sen. Barack Obama and Gov. Mark Warner and help turn Virginia Blue!
Arlington Mill Community Center (Arlington, VA)
4975 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
**7/18-21 FALLS CHURCH VOTER REG & CANVASSING EVENTS**
Falls Church, VA Neighborhood Canvass
The Democratic Party of Virginia's Coordinated Campaign is holding a neighborhood canvass in the Falls Church area. Please come out and show your support for Sen. Barack Obama and Gov. Mark Warner and help turn Virginia Blue!
Time: Saturday, July 19
Duration: 2 hours
Host: Daniel Wayne
Location: Main Entrance - Willston Instructional Center (Falls Church, VA)
6131 Willston Dr
Falls Church, VA 22044
10am 7/19: http://my.barackobama.com/page...
1pm 7/19: http://my.barackobama.com/page...
2pm 7/20 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
** 7/19-20 ALEXANDRIA/FAIRFAX VOTER REG, PHONES & CANVASSING EVENTS**
Campaign for change at the movies this weekend! (Voter Registration Drive)
The movies are the place to be this weekend. The movie, The Dark Knight, is coming out this Friday, which means there will be a lot of young people lining up outside the theaters just waiting to get registered to vote! If you're interested in helping us register voters at the movies, please RSVP to this event.
Time: Friday, July 18 at 6:30 PM
Duration: 3 hours
Host: Jessica Levy
Contact Phone: 617-571-3718
Location: Alexandria Democratic Committee (Alexandria, VA)
618 N. Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
RSVP & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Come to the Obama Campaign Office in Alexandria, VA!
(plus canvassing in Lee and Mt. Vernon Districts)
8796 Sacramento Drive (on Richmond Highway/Route 1)
Alexandria, VA 22309
Feel free to bring something to eat/drink, or some office supplies. We are also going to be running voter registration focused canvasses from the office to both Lee and Mt. Vernon Districts, so we will have walk packs ready for anyone who would like to hit the doors. Finally, as with any new office, we are lonely in there with no supplies!!! We are in need of everything from printers and phones, to desks/tables and cookies. Anything you think might be useful would be great! We are FIRED UP and READY TO GO, so see you soon!
Let us know you're stopping by the new office! RSVP and details at:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
And there's plenty of work to be done at our canvasses this weekend if you want to help out in Lee and Mt. Vernon Districts:
Saturday, July 19, 10 am at the new office: http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Saturday, July 19, 2 pm at the new office: http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Sunday, July 20, 2 pm at the new office: http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Campaign for Change: Voter Registration MEGA-DRIVE in Alexandria (Voter Registration Drive)
Come join the Obama Organizing Fellows and the Campaign for Change for a voter registration drive. Our voter registration efforts in Virginia are heating up, and we hope to get hundreds of new voters registered this weekend. We will grab clipboards, split up into teams, and head out to some of our most successful registration regions. This is a fun way to get involved, and voter registration is both a public service and a significant boon to the campaign. THERE WILL BE TWO SHIFTS: 10AM and 2PM....come to one or come to both!
Time: Saturday, July 19 at 10:00 AM
Duration: 8 hours
Host: Mark Iscoe
Contact Phone: 202.460.5968
Location: Alexandria Democratic Committee (Alexandria, VA)
618 N. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Directions: Metro Users: We are about half a mile from Braddock Road Station. From the West Street exit, head East on Wythe Street toward N Payne Street, and then take a right onto N Washington Street. We are one the bottom floor of 618 N Washington Street.
RSVP & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Campaign for Change at Old Town Bars (Voter Registration Drive)
Come out on Friday night and register voters at Old Town bars. We will be meeting at the market square fountain at 9:00 p.m. to do a quick voter registration training before heading out. Questions? Email ava.obamafellows@gmail.com
Time: Friday, July 18 at 9:00 PM
Duration: 3 hours
Host: Megan Jones
Contact Phone: 410.610.9837
Location: Market Square (Alexandria, VA)
301 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
RSVP & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
*** 7/19-20 FAIRFAX PHONES & CANVASSING EVENTS ***
Virginia Victory '08 Phone Bank in McLean! (New Colshire Office)
Come help us turn Virginia blue! New location for Turn Virginia Blue Phone Bank, now with a/c! Barack Obama, Mark Warner, and all of the Virginia Democratic Congressional candidates need your help. Join us in the call for change by helping to reach out to supporters and encouraging them become a part of the largest grassroots campaign in American history. Phones will be available, but if you can please bring your cell phone with a charger and a laptop to make it even easier. We will be making follow up calls, doing data entry to help Build the Hope, and promoting upcoming Northern Virginia and DC events, while recruiting new volunteers to participate in future campaign activities. While the office is open through out the day and evening (10AM - 9PM), we ask that you commit to a minimum of one (1) hour per phone banking session, but you are welcome to stay as long as you wish to help.
If you have any questions please contact Paul Lyons at 202 716 7455 or Paul.lyons.obama08@gmail.com As Margaret Mead once said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Please do your part to help create the Change We Can Believe In.
Host: Bridgit Donnelly
Contact Phone: 703-261-7300
Location: New Colshire Office (Mc Lean, VA)
7600 Colshire Road
Mc Lean, VA 22102
10am-9pm 7/18 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
10am-9pm 7/21 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Turn Virginia Blue Phone Bank in Tysons Corner!
Barack Obama, Mark Warner, and all of the Virginia Democratic Congressional candidates need your help. Join us in the call for change by helping to reach out to supporters and encouraging them become a part of the largest grassroots campaign in American history. Phones will be available, but if you can please bring your cell phone with a charger and a laptop to make it even easier. We will be making follow up calls, doing data entry to help Build the Hope, and promoting upcoming Northern Virginia and DC events, while recruiting new volunteers to participate in future campaign activities. While the office is open through out the day and evening (10AM - 9PM), we ask that you commit to a minimum of one (1) hour per phone banking session, but you are welcome to stay as long as you wish to help. If you have any questions please contact Paul Lyons at 202 716 7455 or Paul.lyons.obama08@gmail.com As Margaret Mead once said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Please do your part to help create the Change We Can Believe In.
Host: Paul Lyons
Contact Phone: 703 261 7300
Location: Tysons Corner Virginia (Mc Lean, VA)
1575 Anderson Road
Mc Lean, VA 22102
10am-9pm 7/18 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
10am-9pm 7/19 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
10am-9pm 7/20 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
10am-9pm 7/21 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
July 19th McLean Neighborhood Canvass
The Democratic Party of Virginia's Coordinated Campaign is holding a neighborhood canvass in the Alexandria area. Please come out and show your support for Sen. Barack Obama and Gov. Mark Warner and help turn Virginia Blue!
Time: Saturday, July 19
Duration: 2 hours
Host: Daniel Wayne
Location: Mt. Vernon Center (Alexandria, VA)
2701 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
10am http://my.barackobama.com/page...
1pm http://my.barackobama.com/page...
July 19 Mclean Neighborhood Canvass
The Democratic Party of Virginia's Coordinated Campaign is holding a neighborhood canvass in the Mclean area. Please come out and show your support for Sen. Barack Obama and Gov. Mark Warner and help turn Virginia Blue!
Duration: 1 hour
Host: Daniel Wayne
Location: Sherman Elementary (Mc Lean, VA)
6630 Brawner St
Mc Lean, VA 22101
10am http://my.barackobama.com/page...
1pm http://my.barackobama.com/page...
*** 7/19-20 FAIRFAX VOTER REGISTRATION EVENTS ***
7/19 Fairfax County Voter Registration Training
RSVP, More Details & Google Map/Directions:
10am http://my.barackobama.com/page...
1pm http://my.barackobama.com/page...
7/18-30 Wolf Trap Voter Registration
Volunteers are needed to help with voter registration at the following upcoming concerts at Wolf Trap:
Friday, July 18- Pat McGee Band
Saturday, July 19- Gladys Knight .
Wednesday, July 23- Lalah Hathaway .
Sunday, July 27- Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival
Wednesday, July 30- Hippiefest
Contact: Jonnie Williams at williams.jonnie@comcast.net
7/19 Vote for Change in Prince William
A group of local democrats will meet this Saturday to register new voters in Prince William County. On July 19th we will visit laundry mats, banks, grocery stores and other destinations to register new voters. We will be hosting registration events each Saturday. I hope you will join us to help elect Barack Obama, Mark Warner, and Judy Feder. For more information contact: Sheila McConnell at smcconnell9901@comcast.net. Hope to see you on Saturday.
Saturday, July 19 at 10am RSVP, More Details & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
7/19 Cascades Giant Voter Registration
We will be tabling at the Cascades Marketplace Giant from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday. We need people to fill three different shifts: 10-12, 12-2, and 2-4. When you RSVP, please specify which shift you can fill. This will be NON-PARTISAN registration, so please avoid any and all Obama gear.
Contact: Angie Simpson 202 271-5605 or simpsoam@yahoo.com
Saturday, July 19 at 10 am RSVP, More Details & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Canvass Greenway and Graham Precincts
Meet at 2825 Rosemary Lane, Falls Church
Contact: Judy and Arnold Baker judybaker2825@yahoo.com 703-237-8717
Saturday, July 19 at 10 am or 1 pm (two shifts)
Laurel Grove Baptist Church - Lee/Springfield Area
Celebrate the end of Vacation Bible School with the church at a block party. NOVA Obama Mamas will conduct voter registration and provide community service with health promotion materials.
Saturday, July 19 at 12-5 pm RSVP, More Details & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Worldgate Starbucks
Come out this Saturday to do voter registration in front of Starbucks! This is a non-partisan voter registration drive, so please no Obama gear.
Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm RSVP, More Details & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Burke Center Farmer's Market
I'm in search of volunteers to staff a Voter Registration table at the Burke Center Farmer's Market (Roberts Road VRE Station) on Saturday mornings from 8-Noon beginning July 19th and continuing through October. If you're interested and can be available on the 19th, then please sign up for this event. If you're interested but cannot make the 19th, then please let me know the dates that you will be available.
Saturday, July 19 at 9am RSVP, More Details & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Voter Registration at Red Skins Training Camp!
We are going to be working the crowds on the first day of Red Skins training camp and register some voters! Meet at the gate, and wear sunscreen! Voter registration training will be provided. Please call Sophia at 818-314-0316 or sophia.chitlik@gmail.com.
Sunday, July 20 at 7:45 AM RSVP, More Details & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Reston Starbucks
Come out this Sunday to do voter registration in front of Starbucks! This location has been incredibly successful in the past. This is a non-partisan voter registration drive, so please no Obama gear.
Sunday, July 20 at 12 noon RSVP, More Details & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Sterling Giant Voter Registration
We will be tabling at the Sterling Town Center. We need people to fill three different shifts: 10-12, 12-2, and 2-4. When you RSVP, please specify which shift you can fill. This will be NON-PARTISAN registration, so please avoid any and all Obama gear.
Contact: Angie Simpson at 202 271-5605 or simpsoam@yahoo.com
Sunday, July 20 at 10 am to 4 pm (three shifts)
RSVP, More Details & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Jammin Java Voter Registration for Obama
Voter Registration and Volunteer Drive geared towards a young music crowd at Jammin Java in Vienna. This crowd is very supportive of Obama and is eager to get involved. Shows are almost every night. Be sure to wear your Obama gear!!
Monday, July 21 at 7 pm RSVP, More Details & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
CAMPAIGN NEEDS -
*** Alexandria Office Supplies & Furnishings and Transportation
Volunteers Needed! ***
With the campaign opening new offices in Northern Virginia that will need to
be furnished, we have an urgent need for transportation volunteers.
We especially need you if you have a truck, flatbed, or large van to
transport donated furniture to the campaign offices. If you can help us,
please e-mail transp.fairfaxvolunteers@gmail.com with your contact
information, availability and the size of truck/van.
We will also be needing transportation volunteers on regular basis to pick
up and drop office volunteers from metro stops, to drive to canvassing
locations, and other such tasks. If you can help us, again please e-mail us
at transp.fairfaxvolunteers@gmail.com
*** Paid Canvassers Needed for Feder Campaign! ***
This canvass runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6 to 8:30pm. These 2 and a half hour shifts pay $25. The weekend shifts are Saturday 10:30am to 3:30pm and Sunday 11:30am to 4:30pm. These 5 hour shifts pay $50. Folks can sign up for individual shifts that work with their schedule.
The canvass is currently in operation and should be running though October. If anyone is interested they can shoot me an email at matt@judyfeder.com.