Hello everyone,
It was a great election cycle (with a couple of glaring exceptions, such as Prop 8 and the Leibham campaign). I would like to thank everyone that got involved in any way - Precinct Leaders, phone bankers, canvassers, club members, and everyone that helped spread the word and GOTV in our neighborhoods. We all did a ton of work this year to help turn San Diego county blue.
Now we want to keep our momentum for 2009 and 2010. The DMCV Democratic Club will not meet in November but in December we will have a holiday party. At that meeting there will also be some brief club business to prepare for the officer elections in January. After that, the Club will generally meet every other month in 2009.
Congratulations everyone. Hope to see you soon.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
It is down to the final days of this election. Thanks to you twenty-six(!) precinct leaders and GOTVers, 20% of all Carmel Valley Democrats have already voted (1430/7313). That is 46% of all Dem PAVs (1430/3116)! And that is only counting the people that have already been entered in the system - we get well over 2000 votes in the bag before Election Day even gets here. That is a HUGE advantage for both our national and local races, so keep up the good work.
However, according to the Registrar of Voters' recommendation, the time to mail in PAV ballots is past. People now have three choices - 1) vote at the Registrar of Voters (5201 Ruffin Road) between 8 AM and 5 PM EVERYDAY from now until Nov 4th, including this Saturday and Sunday, and Election Day; 2) Bring a PAV ballot to ANY polling station on Election Day; 2) Vote at your home polling station on Nov 4. As you talk to voters, remind them that their home polling station location will be on the back of their sample ballot. They can also find it using the San Diego County web site, by calling the County at 858-565-5800, or through the new Google map-the-vote tool. These web sites are also handy to help PAV ballot holders find a convienent drop-off location near work, the store or a school.
There are two ways to get out the vote between now and Monday. The first is to contact Democrats that have not yet voted. On Friday evening, after all of the PAVs from this week have been entered into the system, I can make you a new list of Democrats in your precinct(s). The more of these voters that you contact or homes that your doorhanger, the better our turnout will be on Election Day. In particular, it is important to contact people who vote only occasionally (1/4 and 2/4 voters on your list) and urge them to vote. If you would like this updated list, please let me know. The second immediate way to GOTV is to work with the Nick Leibham campaign. Nick has a highly organized GOTV effort running this weekend (Friday - Monday) from 9 AM to midnight. There are a ton of opportunities to phoneback or canvass, and the campaign is also doing visability events at 7:15 AM on Friday, Monday and Tuesday. To contact Nick's team, call 760-697-1 088 or email Calvin at calvin[at]picknick08.com.
On Election Day we will be totally coordinated with the Leibham campaign. We will check our precinct poll lists and call voters throughout the day, making sure every Democrat gets to the polls on Tuesday. Democratic turnout will decide the outcome of the congressional race in the 50th district. Our efforts can help send Nick to Washington DC and send Brian Bilbray back home to, well, the DC suburbs.
At the end of the weekend I will send out more details about our Election Day schedule and plans. Let me know if you need anything (doorhangers, Leibham yard signs, calling lists), and please let me know if any friends or family members would like to help out on Election Day. There are plenty of ways to participate in the election - not everyone has to knock or doors or call people.
Contact me at dmcv-dems[at]burntmail.com.
[where: 92130]
[where: Del Mar]
[where: Carmel Valley]
However, according to the Registrar of Voters' recommendation, the time to mail in PAV ballots is past. People now have three choices - 1) vote at the Registrar of Voters (5201 Ruffin Road) between 8 AM and 5 PM EVERYDAY from now until Nov 4th, including this Saturday and Sunday, and Election Day; 2) Bring a PAV ballot to ANY polling station on Election Day; 2) Vote at your home polling station on Nov 4. As you talk to voters, remind them that their home polling station location will be on the back of their sample ballot. They can also find it using the San Diego County web site, by calling the County at 858-565-5800, or through the new Google map-the-vote tool. These web sites are also handy to help PAV ballot holders find a convienent drop-off location near work, the store or a school.
There are two ways to get out the vote between now and Monday. The first is to contact Democrats that have not yet voted. On Friday evening, after all of the PAVs from this week have been entered into the system, I can make you a new list of Democrats in your precinct(s). The more of these voters that you contact or homes that your doorhanger, the better our turnout will be on Election Day. In particular, it is important to contact people who vote only occasionally (1/4 and 2/4 voters on your list) and urge them to vote. If you would like this updated list, please let me know. The second immediate way to GOTV is to work with the Nick Leibham campaign. Nick has a highly organized GOTV effort running this weekend (Friday - Monday) from 9 AM to midnight. There are a ton of opportunities to phoneback or canvass, and the campaign is also doing visability events at 7:15 AM on Friday, Monday and Tuesday. To contact Nick's team, call 760-697-1 088 or email Calvin at calvin[at]picknick08.com.
On Election Day we will be totally coordinated with the Leibham campaign. We will check our precinct poll lists and call voters throughout the day, making sure every Democrat gets to the polls on Tuesday. Democratic turnout will decide the outcome of the congressional race in the 50th district. Our efforts can help send Nick to Washington DC and send Brian Bilbray back home to, well, the DC suburbs.
At the end of the weekend I will send out more details about our Election Day schedule and plans. Let me know if you need anything (doorhangers, Leibham yard signs, calling lists), and please let me know if any friends or family members would like to help out on Election Day. There are plenty of ways to participate in the election - not everyone has to knock or doors or call people.
Contact me at dmcv-dems[at]burntmail.com.
[where: 92130]
[where: Del Mar]
[where: Carmel Valley]
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Del Mar and Carmel Valley - Get Out the Vote
Hello Del Mar and Carmel Valley Democrats,
We are down to the final two weeks of this enormous election cycle. Thanks to everyone that is helping on the GoTeam, individual campaigns or any of the other local efforts. No matter what your focus so far, our goal now is to get out the vote since absentee ballots have been delivered. Calling these PAV Democrats and reminding them to vote (or finding out if they already did) will be hugely important in the next two weeks. Please let me know if you would like a calling list for your neighorhood (or for a differnt neighborhood in our area) and I will be happy to provide one.
At the bonus DMCV club meeting this Wednesday, Oct 22, we are going to talk about our GOTV plan for the last weekend (Nov 1-3) and for election day itself. This is for any club or GoTeam members that need campaign or walking materials, a walk list for your neighborhood or other info, or anyone with ideas for our group. This is also a great time to turn in canvassing walking lists to that HQ can enter that data. We will be meeting on the patio of Pat & Oscars at 7 pm (3881 Valley Centre Drive (E of El Camino Real, and S of the Piazza Carmel/Vons center)).
If you can not make the meeting but are interested in talking to people in your neighborhood about any and all candidates - Obama, Leibham, Lightner, Maxfield, etc - and the propositions, we have a couple of very short online videos that are all you need to get started. Go to http://www.goteam.olsson-photos.com/canvasser.html and the rest is easy. Then contact me or Katrina Hunt and we will get you started.
There is also a new San Diego For Change (the county party) website with a nice compilation of links to local candidates, clubs and propositions. And I have archived a big list of local links and contacts at The Fightin' Fiftieth, especially info on the Leibham phone banks every Sunday through Thursday from 2p - 9p at 519 Encinitas Blvd, Suite 107. Nick also does canvassing every Saturday starting at 11AM, 1PM and 4PM, and Wednesday from 4PM - dusk. We also have a local source of Barack Obama yard signs - contact me to find out more.
Thanks for turning out our area - Del Mar and Carmel Valley have never seen this much effort before and it will make a difference on Nov 4.
Contact: dmcv-dems[at]burntmail.com or 858-692-5504
[where: 92130]
[where: Del Mar]
[where: Carmel Valley]
We are down to the final two weeks of this enormous election cycle. Thanks to everyone that is helping on the GoTeam, individual campaigns or any of the other local efforts. No matter what your focus so far, our goal now is to get out the vote since absentee ballots have been delivered. Calling these PAV Democrats and reminding them to vote (or finding out if they already did) will be hugely important in the next two weeks. Please let me know if you would like a calling list for your neighorhood (or for a differnt neighborhood in our area) and I will be happy to provide one.
At the bonus DMCV club meeting this Wednesday, Oct 22, we are going to talk about our GOTV plan for the last weekend (Nov 1-3) and for election day itself. This is for any club or GoTeam members that need campaign or walking materials, a walk list for your neighborhood or other info, or anyone with ideas for our group. This is also a great time to turn in canvassing walking lists to that HQ can enter that data. We will be meeting on the patio of Pat & Oscars at 7 pm (3881 Valley Centre Drive (E of El Camino Real, and S of the Piazza Carmel/Vons center)).
If you can not make the meeting but are interested in talking to people in your neighborhood about any and all candidates - Obama, Leibham, Lightner, Maxfield, etc - and the propositions, we have a couple of very short online videos that are all you need to get started. Go to http://www.goteam.olsson-photos.com/canvasser.html and the rest is easy. Then contact me or Katrina Hunt and we will get you started.
There is also a new San Diego For Change (the county party) website with a nice compilation of links to local candidates, clubs and propositions. And I have archived a big list of local links and contacts at The Fightin' Fiftieth, especially info on the Leibham phone banks every Sunday through Thursday from 2p - 9p at 519 Encinitas Blvd, Suite 107. Nick also does canvassing every Saturday starting at 11AM, 1PM and 4PM, and Wednesday from 4PM - dusk. We also have a local source of Barack Obama yard signs - contact me to find out more.
Thanks for turning out our area - Del Mar and Carmel Valley have never seen this much effort before and it will make a difference on Nov 4.
Contact: dmcv-dems[at]burntmail.com or 858-692-5504
[where: 92130]
[where: Del Mar]
[where: Carmel Valley]
Thursday, September 18, 2008
DMCV Democratic Action
The most immediate action that you can take is to work for Nick Leibham TODAY. Nick is our candidate for California's 50th Congressional District and is running of the most closely contested congressional races in the country. We all know that California is going for Obama but we can really surprise the Republicans, and gain Obama a congressional ally, by helping Nick defeat Brian Bilbray.
The Leibham campaign is phone banking or canvassing TODAY. Phone banks run every Sunday through Thursday from 2p - 9p at 519 Encinitas Blvd, Suite 107. Canvassing is done every Saturday starting at 11AM, 1PM and 4PM, and Wednesday from 4PM - dusk. For more information on either activity, contact Calvin at calvin@picknick08.com or 760-697-1080.
If you would like to work for the Obama campaign outside of your local community, you have similar phone bank/canvassing options. Nevada has become California-for-Obama's adopted state, and the Las Vegas area is So Cal's particular responsibility. You can help the Obama campaign make phone calls into Nevada on Thursdays (6p-8p, 807 N. Rios Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075 http://my.barackobama.com/
To canvass in Nevada for Obama, join an organized trip for Californians travel to the Las Vegas area for a weekend. From the Obama campaign: "Face-to-face contact with undecided voters is the single most effective way to grow this movement. No experience is required, and we'll help you make the trip as easily as possible with either housing in Nevada or discounted group rates at an area hotel. Sign up for a Drive for Change in Nevada and make a short trip to make a big difference: http://ca.barackobama.com/
[where: 92130]
[where: Del Mar]
[where: Carmel Valley]
Friday, September 12, 2008
San Diego Democratic Contacts
Del Mar/Carmel Valley (DMCV) Democrats!
To get in touch with your local campaigns and volunteer: http://www.sddemocrats.org/volunteer.htm
To join the GoTeam: Every Sunday at 1:30 p.m., 517 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 105, Encinitas (92024) RSVP: kim.piker_at_gmail.com
To work for Obama for the next 30 minutes: my.barackobama.com/call
To get signs, stickers, doorhangers, etc: 1) contact the particular campaign (below); 2) http://www.sddemocrats.org/volunteer.htm
San Diego County Democratic Party: http://www.sddemocrats.org/
Obama San Diego: http://obamasd.com/
DMCV news: http://cal50th.blogspot.com/
DMCV club website: www.dmcv.sddem.org (coming soon)
SD Democratic calendar: http://www.sddemocrats.org/calendar.htm
Francine Busby's newsletter: http://www.sandiegodems.com/
North County Unity: http://www.ncunity.org/
Obama's national voter registration website: https://www.voteforchange.com/
San Diego County voter registration & district look-up: http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/voters/Eng/Ereg.shtml
Nick Leibham: http://www.picknick08.com/
Brett Maxfield: http://www.brettmaxfield.com/
Sherri Lightner: http://www.sherrilightner.org/
Mike Aguirre: http://www.mikeaguirreforcityattorney.com/
GoTeam:
VAN: http://pepvan.com/Login.aspx
VAN instructions: http://www.goteam.olsson-photos.com/
Important dates:
October 6 - vote-by-mail ballots are issued
October 20 - lat day to register to vote
October 31 - last do to send in vote-by-mail ballot
Novemer 4 - election day (drop a vote-by-mail ballot at ANY polling station)
[where: 92130]
[where: Del Mar]
[where: Carmel Valley]
To get in touch with your local campaigns and volunteer: http://www.sddemocrats.org/
To join the GoTeam: Every Sunday at 1:30 p.m., 517 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 105, Encinitas (92024) RSVP: kim.piker_at_gmail.com
To work for Obama for the next 30 minutes: my.barackobama.com/call
To get signs, stickers, doorhangers, etc: 1) contact the particular campaign (below); 2) http://www.sddemocrats.org/
San Diego County Democratic Party: http://www.sddemocrats.org/
Obama San Diego: http://obamasd.com/
DMCV news: http://cal50th.blogspot.com/
DMCV club website: www.dmcv.sddem.org (coming soon)
SD Democratic calendar: http://www.sddemocrats.org/
Francine Busby's newsletter: http://www.sandiegodems.com/
North County Unity: http://www.ncunity.org/
Obama's national voter registration website: https://www.voteforchange.com/
San Diego County voter registration & district look-up: http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/voters/Eng/Ereg.shtml
Nick Leibham: http://www.picknick08.com/
Brett Maxfield: http://www.brettmaxfield.com/
Sherri Lightner: http://www.sherrilightner.org/
Mike Aguirre: http://www.
GoTeam:
VAN: http://pepvan.com/Login.aspx
VAN instructions: http://www.goteam.olsson-
Important dates:
October 6 - vote-by-mail ballots are issued
October 20 - lat day to register to vote
October 31 - last do to send in vote-by-mail ballot
Novemer 4 - election day (drop a vote-by-mail ballot at ANY polling station)
[where: 92130]
[where: Del Mar]
[where: Carmel Valley]
Sunday, September 7, 2008
September DMCV Democratic Club meeting
The Del Mar/Carmel Valley Deomcratic club is meeting this Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Pat & Oscars. Location: 3881 Valley Centre Drive (E of El Camino Real, and S of the Piazza Carmel/Vons center). Social hour for food, drinks and talk begins at 6p and the meeting business will begin at 7p.
We will be having endorsement votes for Mike Aguirre, Sherri Lightner, and the No position on Prop 8, and get fired up at the post-convention campaign season beings in earnest.
Hope to see you there.
[where: 92130]
[where: Del Mar]
[where: Carmel Valley]
We will be having endorsement votes for Mike Aguirre, Sherri Lightner, and the No position on Prop 8, and get fired up at the post-convention campaign season beings in earnest.
Hope to see you there.
[where: 92130]
[where: Del Mar]
[where: Carmel Valley]
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Obama Beach Bash Sept 6
There is an Obama Beach Bash on September 6th beginning at noon at La Jolla Shores. Gerold Firl has invited our DMCV club (and all other Dems) to stop by for a bonfire and beach fun. He is also looking for volunteers to register voters, help with the merchandise tent and to do face painting in the children's area. If you are interested check http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/44xdw or contact Gerold directly at geroldf2008-at-yahoo.com.
OBAMA BEACH BASH
THE BIGGEST DEMOCRATIC PARTY EVENT OF THE ELECTION SEASON
WHEN: Saturday, September 6th . 12 noon to 12 midnight
WHERE: La Jolla Shores
WHAT: Biggest family event to enjoy a day at the beach and get new volunteers. This is a busy site anyway and will be advertised and our goal is to register at least 1000 new voters and get at least 1000 new volunteers. All the congressional candidates will be there and we are working on some surprise guests too.
HOW: This is where you come in. This is a free event and therefore we need all the democratic clubs and as many members as they can bring to come and bring any of the following suggested items:
Set-up – tents, tables and table cloths and chairs, bbq pits and tools, and paper goods (cups, plates, flatware, foil, napkins), wood or coal and fire starters, cleaners and paper towels, first aid kit and sunscreen
Food – Burgers, Hot Dogs, Buns, ketchup, mustard, salads, corn, graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate, water, soda, juice, ice and coolers to keep the drinks cold
Games – volleyball and nets, kites, frisbees, beach balls, sand toys, face painting supplies, and bring your own water sport boogie boards and surf boards
Entertainment – Drum circle already organized, guitars welcome
BRING TO SHARE ANY OTHER ITEMS YOU CAN THINK OF, BUT MOST OF ALL JUST BRING AS MANY MEMBERS AND COME VOLUNTEER AT THIS EVENT
[where: 92130]
[where: Del Mar]
[where: Carmel Valley]
OBAMA BEACH BASH
THE BIGGEST DEMOCRATIC PARTY EVENT OF THE ELECTION SEASON
WHEN: Saturday, September 6th . 12 noon to 12 midnight
WHERE: La Jolla Shores
WHAT: Biggest family event to enjoy a day at the beach and get new volunteers. This is a busy site anyway and will be advertised and our goal is to register at least 1000 new voters and get at least 1000 new volunteers. All the congressional candidates will be there and we are working on some surprise guests too.
HOW: This is where you come in. This is a free event and therefore we need all the democratic clubs and as many members as they can bring to come and bring any of the following suggested items:
Set-up – tents, tables and table cloths and chairs, bbq pits and tools, and paper goods (cups, plates, flatware, foil, napkins), wood or coal and fire starters, cleaners and paper towels, first aid kit and sunscreen
Food – Burgers, Hot Dogs, Buns, ketchup, mustard, salads, corn, graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate, water, soda, juice, ice and coolers to keep the drinks cold
Games – volleyball and nets, kites, frisbees, beach balls, sand toys, face painting supplies, and bring your own water sport boogie boards and surf boards
Entertainment – Drum circle already organized, guitars welcome
BRING TO SHARE ANY OTHER ITEMS YOU CAN THINK OF, BUT MOST OF ALL JUST BRING AS MANY MEMBERS AND COME VOLUNTEER AT THIS EVENT
[where: 92130]
[where: Del Mar]
[where: Carmel Valley]
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