What can you do to help?

By: Shawn
Published On: 4/30/2006 6:43:53 PM

Out on the campaign trail I'm often asked, what I can do to help elect Democrats.  They are listed in order of amount of time and treasure expended.  You can do them by yourself or with other Democrats.  Remember, whatever contribution you can make is valuable to you, your family and loved ones, your community, your state, and the entire nation.

Vote for Democrats
(Time=minimal  Treasure=priceless)
Make sure that you and everyone you know vote for Democrats!  If there is even the slightest possibility that they may not or cannot make it to the polls, don+óGé¼Gäót take a chance. Have them complete an absentee ballot application form (available from your local Board of Elections).  Instructions and deadlines are usually on the form.

Show the Flag for Democrats
(Time=minimal  Treasure=priceless)
Display yard signs, signs in windows, on doors, and car bumper stickers.  Wear Democratic candidates+óGé¼Gäó gear whenever possible: campaign buttons, stickers, caps, lapel pins, etc.

Volunteer for a Local Committee
(Time=depends on you  Treasure=priceless)
Volunteer on the local level and become a sustaining member of the Democratic Party.  You could do any number of things from canvassing to becoming a block or precinct captain.  Your local Democratic Committee needs your help.

Give Monetary Contributions
(Time=minimal  Treasure=as much as you can afford)

Volunteer for a Democratic Candidate+óGé¼Gäós Campaign
  (Time=as much as you can afford for good government)

Become a Democratic Candidate
(Time=extensive  Treasure = Priceless)

Please visit our website: http://www.odonnell06.com

Thanks,
Shawn

Shawn O'Donnell for Congress
Democrat for Virginia's 1st
P.O. Box 5447
Fredericksburg, VA 22403
phone: 540.207.3550
fax: 202-204-4856

Comments



Thanks! (Rob - 4/30/2006 8:20:19 PM)
Thanks for popping by!  Can you tell us how the campaign is going?  And what is needed from volunteers from your campaign!


campaign waiting for May 13th (Shawn - 5/3/2006 4:02:41 PM)
Our campaign is currently centered around the May 13th convention date and getting our delegates to Williamsburg to cast their votes.  We're taking nothing for "grant"ed and expect that the Unity Dinner scheduled to follow the convention will be well attended.
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UNITY DINNER
with Special Guest
C. RICHARD CRANWELL CHAIRMAN, DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF VIRGINIA

Saturday, the 13th of May at Five-thirty for Cocktails (cash bar) and Six-thirty for Dinner at:
Crowne Plaza Hotel
6945 Pocanhantas Trail
Williamsburg, Virginia

This is the culminating event of the 1st Congressional District Democratic Nominating Convention
Tickets are $40.00

Questions and reservations - please contact:
Suzette Matthews - matthe2376@aol.com (540)364 3470
OR
Mary Cottrill - marycottrill@hotmail.com (757)870-1769
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Thanks Shawn (Dan - 4/30/2006 8:50:17 PM)
Shawn,

  Thanks for your post.  I have tried to get your staff to give me some information for a campaign report at the Arlington County Democratic Committee Meeting.  I would love to get some volunteer information out to people up there.  I find that every time we simply get someone's name out there, we get people more involved.  I think Northern Virginia owes the rest of the Commonwealth as much help as they can give.  I will keep you on my radar, and do what I can to help.



New Campaign Update (Lela - 5/2/2006 11:13:55 AM)
There is a new campaign update on our website, feel free to direct people to the website for the latest updates before the convention on May 13th.