8/11 Young Professional's Northern Virginia "Campaign for Change" HQ Kickoff Night with Kal Penn of "Harold & Kumar"!
Pre-Young Professionals' Kickoff Event Flyering @ Metros, Bars, Offices, etc.!
Fundraisers, Trainings and 8/16 DCFO Trip to Southwest Virginia!
Upcoming Volunteer Events in Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria and Fairfax!
Join a Virginia Precinct Team!
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Join the Virginia Neighbor-To-Neighbor Program!
http://my.barackobama.com/modu...
Become a Fall Obama Intern in Virginia!
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Obama Virginia Offices
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Arlington Office Opening Pics!
http://www.flickr.com/search/?...
ARTICLE: Reliably GOP State Is Up for Grabs (Virginia, of course!)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/...
FEATURED ITEMS:
*** Pre-Young Professionals' Kickoff Event Flyering in Arlington, Alexandria and DC! ***
Our upcoming event with Kal Penn of "Harold & Kumar" is a great way for us to begin spreading the word about the local campaign to our friends, neighbors and peers.
Key Metro Stops (Friday and Monday 7-9AM/5-7PM Rush):
Ballston, Virginia Square, Clarendon, Court House, Rosslyn, Foggy Bottom, Farragut West, Farragut North, Dupont Circle, Metro Center, Capitol South, Crystal City, Pentagon City, King Street
To sign up for a metro stop shift and/or other location you can spread or post the flyer (i.e. your local coffee shop/bar or Hill/Dem office) THEN receive the event flyer via email or arrange for pick up of hard copies at the Northern Virginia HQ this weekend, contact:
Jim McBride, 703-867-5070, genobamadc@gmail.com
*** 8/11 Young Professionals' Northern Virginia Headquarters Kickoff Night ***
with Kal Penn of "Harold & Kumar"!
5:00-9:00pm Monday, August 11th
(Kal Penn program begins at 7pm)
Northern Virginia "Campaign for Change" Headquarters
(serving Arlington, Alexandria, District of Columbia and Maryland)
4350 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 105
Arlington, VA 22203
- open 7 days a week (Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 9-8, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-6)
- located just ONE BLOCK from Ballston orange line metro if you walk past Cosi
- parking on street or nearby in Ballston Mall for $1 (on Glebe Rd via Rt. 50 & Rt. 66)
- NoVa HQ Staff Contact: Brian Gill, 252-414-8473, bgill@barackobama.com
Join huge Hollywood movie star AND Obama supporter Kal Penn (Kumar from the "Harold and Kumar" movies) at our our official young professionals kickoff night at the brand new Northern Virginia "Campaign for Change" Headquarters! The young-at-heart are also welcome to come volunteer all day from 9am-9pm.
If you can, come early to do door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, data entry and more! After our program we will also spend about an hour helping the Obama staffers with volunteer activities and be available to discuss some upcoming Generation Obama activities.
At 8:30 we'll hit the bar for a well-earned happy hour at the nearby Carpool bar and pool hall (4000 N Fairfax Drive - 4 blocks away).
Please tell your friends and have them join our MyBO and Facebook groups for further updates!
Please RSVP!
rsvp4gobama@gmail.com
Event Links:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
http://www.facebook.com/event....
Google Map/Directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=...
*** 8/9 21st Century Democrats Organizer Training ***
This Saturday, August 9, 21st Century Democrats will be hosting a FREE organizer training. At this training, participants will learn state-of-the-art techniques for creating a field plan, message delivery, and internet organizing. This session will help young progressives develop the skills necessary to make a difference in this election.
AND LUNCH IS FREE!
Location:
SEIU Building
1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (map)
Dupont Circle Metro
Time:
Saturday, August 9
10 AM - 4 PM
Registration begins at 9:30 AM
Space is limited so RSVP now!
http://www.21stcenturydems.org...
Please pass this message along to all your fellow Dems. If you have any questions, just email: Deborah@21stdems.org
Thanks and see you there!
~Deborah
Deborah Block
Deborah@21stdems.org
21st Century Democrats
1731 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009
Office: (202) 626-5620
*** Talking Heads Fundraiser - Thurs. Aug. 14 ***
Join Jamal Simmons and Julian Epstein, two notable Democratic TV pundits, for a discussion of the campaign ahead.
When: Thursday, Aug. 14, 6:30-8:30 pm, remarks begin at 7:30 pm
Where: Park at 14th, 920 14th St NW
Contribution: $50 donation, $25 for students
Host committee is in formation! If you are interested in raising or writing $250, please contact Clara (cvondrich@gmail.com).
*** 8/16 DC for Obama Trip to SW Virginia - Sign Up & Please Donate! ***
Join DC for Obama as we head to Southwest Virginia to volunteer and register voters Saturday August 16th!. DC for Obama will make the journey to Roanoke/Blacksburg for a day of voter registration and canvassing. Transportation will be provided. For more information go to www.dcforobama.com.
And Please Donate!
DC for Obama will host two additional trips to Virginia on September 20th to Hampton, VA and then again on October 18th to southern VA. To help make these trips a reality DC for Obama is fielding donations.
To make an online donation please visit www.obama4unitybeatsmccain.com and follow the donation link.
Please make reference within the donation page that the donation is for DC for Obama.(For our records please put OBAMA BUS TRIPS in the comments section) If you have any fundraising questions please contact Tegy Thomas at tegythomas@verizon.net. THANKS EVERYONE AND LETS TURN VA BLUE
*** 8/16 -17 Democracy Fest Training in Virginia! ***
Our friends at the Center for Progressive Leadership are teaming up with other progressive groups to organize a terrific series of trainings across the country. One of these trainings is coming up in Dulles, VA. It will be a great opportunity to build your skills, meet like-minded people, and strengthen the local progressive movement as we prepare for November. Here's the scoop on the training:
What: DemocracyFest
Sponsored by: Democracy for America
When: August 16-17, 2008
Cost: $115 starting August 2nd
Democracy for America is a grassroots organization founded by Howard Dean. With over 725,000 members, DFA works to change our country and the Democratic Party from the bottom up. DemocracyFest is a weekend-long political festival, filled with educational trainings and inspiring speakers and entertainers. The event's motto is "Education by Day, Celebration by Night."
For more information or to register, go to:http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3990&id=13365-2981543-33OsKKx&t=1
With so much at stake this fall, there's no better time to build your skills for victory!
*** Tom Daschle Fundraiser - Tues. Aug. 19 ***
Join Hon. Tom Daschle For a Democratic National Convention Preview Briefing
Benefiting the Obama Victory Fund
When: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 7:00 pm
Where: Home of Peter Appel and Barbara Zamora-Appel
6209 Arkendale Road, Alexandria (703-628-3153)
Contribution: $500
https://donate.barackobama.com...
http://www.facebook.com/n/?eve...
RSVP Required
For more information contact peterappel@aol.com.
ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH EVENTS:
*** 8/9 NoVa/DC Obama HQ "Campaign for Change" Canvassing & Phone Banking in Arlington! ***
Come help identify supporters and recruit volunteers at our new Northern Virginia field office. Bring your cell phone and charger!
Time: Thursday, August 7 at 5:00 PM
Duration: 4 hours
Host: Elliot Gillerman
Location: Northern Virginia Field Office (Arlington, VA)
4350 North Fairfax Drive
RSVP & Google Map/Directions:
5pm 8/7 Phone Bank http://my.barackobama.com/page...
5pm 8/8 Phone Bank http://my.barackobama.com/page...
10am 8/9 Canvass http://my.barackobama.com/page...
2pm 8/10 Canvass: http://my.barackobama.com/page...
*** Arlington Coordinated Campaign Canvassing ***
This weekend, with less than 90 days left until the election, I need your help knocking on doors in Arlington so we can identify potential Democratic voters and show your neighbors that momentum is headed in the Democratic direction!
Here's the info on this weekend's event:
Saturday, 8/9
Where: Arlington Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St
When: 10 am and 1 pm RSVP & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Sunday, 8/10
Where: Arlington Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St
When: 1 pm RSVP & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
This will only take 2-3 hrs of your weekend, and it's a lot of fun!. Please call or email me to RSVP or for more information. It will take volunteers like you, working hard NOW, to send our candidates to Washington. I look forward to seeing you this weekend!
Chris Mehrabi
Field Organizer
Virginia Democratic Party
(540) 226 - 8796
chris.mehrabi@vavictory08.org
*** 8/9 Falls Church Voter Registration Canvass ***
Come join fellow Obama volunteers as we go door-to-door to talk with undecided voters about the issues and register people to vote. All are welcome!
Time: Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 AM
Duration: 4 hours
Host: Ari Schoenholtz
Location: Future Falls Church Office (Falls Church, VA)
350 South Washington St
Falls Church, VA 22046
RSVP & Google Map/Directions:
10am 8/9 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
2pm 8/9 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
2pm 8/9 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
ALEXANDRIA EVENTS:
*** Barack Obama's Campaign for Change - Alexandria Canvass ***
If we win Virginia in November it will be because of the doors we knock now--this summer. WHO: You! And your friends and family!
Time: Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 AM
Duration: 2 hours
Host: Katharine McFarland
Location: Old Town Staging Location (Alexandria, VA)
1307 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
RSVP & Google Map/Directions:
10am & 2pm 8/9 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
2pm 8/10 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
FAIRFAX EVENTS:
*** 8/9-10 Fairfax Canvass - Mt. Vernon & Lee Districts ***
Come join neighborhood folks from the Mt. Vernon and Lee Districts as they talk to their neighbors and register new voters for Barack! While the election is 86 days away, the voter registration deadline is less than 60 days from now! Last weekend we had an awesome turnout with yet another Saturday of over 2000 doors knocked and 56 new voters registered! We need as many people helping to bring new people into the political process as possible...can we do 58 new registrations for the 58 days left?! We hope to see you all this weekend to help make history and change the world!
SOUTHERN FAIRFAX/RICHMOND HWY OBAMA OFFICE (ALEXANDRIA, VA)
8796 Sacramento Drive right on Richmond Hwy at the intersection of Sacramento and Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
RSVP & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Saturday, August 9 at 10 am
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Saturday, August 9 at 2 pm
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Sunday, August 10 at 2 pm
For questions, please contact, Mike Lamb 703-786-0403,
mlamb@vaobamaforchange.com
*** McLean Neighborhood Canvass ***
With your help we can REALLY make a difference in the election this year. Bring your family and friends out to come canvassing with you. RSVP to Nate.Stice@VAVictory08.org or 703-261-7300.
Time: Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 AM
Duration:
Host: Christopher Neuman
Location: Lewinsville Park (Mc Lean, VA)
1675 Chain Bridge Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
RSVP & Google Map/Directions:
10am 8/9 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
1pm 8/9 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
1pm 8/10 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
*** Virginia Victory '08 Phone Bank ***
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.
Time: Thursday, August 7 at 10:00 AM
Duration: 11 hours
Host: Bridgit Donnelly
Contact Phone: 703-261-7300
Location: New Colshire Office (Mc Lean, VA)
7600 Colshire Road
Mc Lean, VA 22102
RSVP & Google Map/Directions:
8/11 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
8/12 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
*** 8/11 Mason District Organizational Meeting! ***
Come meet the campaign's field organizer for Mason District and learn how you can help win Mason for Barack! We'll go over the campaign's field program for our area and sign everyone up for upcoming events. Whether you're a veteran volunteer or are thinking about getting involved for the first time, we'd love to have you join us. If you have questions, feel free to call Ari Schoenholtz at 571-839-0634.
Time: Monday, August 11 at 7:00 PM
Duration: 1 hour
Host: Ari Schoenholtz
Contact Phone: 571-839-0634
Location: Mason Government Center (Annandale, VA)
6507 Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA 22003
RSVP & Google Map/Directions:
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
*** Wolf Trap Voter Registration ***
RSVP Links & Google Map/Directions
Sunday, August 10 - BB King http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Monday, August 11 - Herbie Hancock http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Tuesday, August 12 - Los Lonely Boys & Les Lobos http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Wednesday, August 13 - George Thorogood & Buddy Guy http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Friday, August 15 - G. Love & Special Sauce http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Saturday, August 16 - SMV (Stanley, Marcus & Victor) http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Monday, August 18 - Backstreet Boys http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Friday, August 22 - Eddie from Ohio & Great Big Fish http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Monday, August 25 - UB40 http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Contact: Jonnie Williams at williams.jonnie@comcast.net
*** Voter Registration at local grocery stores ***
Every Monday at the Purcellville Giant (1005 E. Main Street)
--Contact Lauren (nightlysentinel@gmail.com, 703-999-7402)
Every Tuesday at the South Riding Giant (25050 Riding Plaza)
--Contact Angie (simpsoam@yahoo.com , 202-271-5605)
Every Wednesday at the Middleburg Safeway (12 W. Washington Street)
--Contact Kathryn (kgrant2@bowdoin.edu , 703-554-4624)
Every Thursday at the Leesburg Giant (61 Catoctin Circle NE)
--Contact Lauren ( nightlysentinel@gmail.com, 703-999-7402)