Operation: Turn DuPage Blue
HOLD THE DATE OTDB HOUSE PARTY
October 18th 6-9 (watch for e-flyer!)
Prizes, Special Showing of PUBLIC PERSPECTIVE, Petition Turn-In and More!
Something New, Something Blue
The latest happenings from OTDB
Volume 10| October 10, 2007


FREE PIZZA PARTY FOR SIGNATURE GATHERERS THIS SATURDAY
COME SUPPORT OUR DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
COME MEET US AT PANERA BREAD IN ELMHURST (southwest corner of York and North)
11:00 A.M. We will have all the materials you need.
Pizza served at 2:00 after canvassing at Two Brothers 128 Park Ave (just south of the tracks and west of York)
IT'S GOING TO BE A BEAUTIFUL FALL DAY TO GET OUT AND MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS AND FINISH UP YOUR PC PETITIONS AS WELL!
CALL OR WRITE US TODAY SO WE CAN BE PREPARED TO GET YOU OUT THE DOOR QUICKLY!


WE CAN'T T_RN D_PAGE BL_E without U!!
EMERGENCY!!!
CODE ORANGE
OTDB IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF A CASH INFUSION PLEASE CLICK HERE, STAT!

Donate
TODAY

Visit WCPT 850 AM for the real talk on issues that effect Democrats wcpt850
PLEASE GET INVOLVED TODAY!
CANVASSING FOR THOSE CANDIDATES WHO WILL TURN DUPAGE BLUE! EACH DAY IS CRITICAL
LIMITED TIME TO HELP?
PHONE BANKING. JUST TRY IT!
OCT 18th Meeting and Training AND MORE ABOUT TURNING YOUR PRECINCT BLUE!
UPCOMING EVENTS.
YOUTH ACTION AT ELMHURST COLLEGE
Turn-In
Tuesdays
October 16,23
Panera Bread
541 Roosevelt
Glen Ellyn
7-9
Bring your petition sheets and get them notarized


SPECIAL TURN-IN PARTY
October 30
6-10 p.m.
(keep the date open)
PLACE TO BE ANNOUNCED



 
 
Things you can do in small increments:
 
HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE TO GIVE??

1 minute (like right now) : PLEASE pry 25-50$ out of your wallet to support OTDB's ongoing efforts. Click the donate button in the Code Orange section above

1/2 Hour a week :  Make Excel files (from hard copies) of potential allies and phone number them. This task can be broken up into smaller chunks and can be done in 1/2 hour time slots when YOU have the time. Template is available.
OTHER DATE ENTRY PROJECTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON


1 1/2 Hours between now and Oct 29: Gather signatures for our Democratic candidates in DuPage. Ask us at otdb@ameritech.net for the petitions in a downloadable form

2 hours a week:
Learn how to do these weekly blasts and put them out every Wednesday.

2-3 hours a month: Search for like-minded local groups on the internet and make weekly posts or send out our info (i.e. to groups like Illinois DemNet). The first step is developing the list and the second is committing to post regularly and being a liaison for those groups to OTDB











 
NO ONE THINKS THEY LIKE MAKING PHONE CALLS UNTIL THEY TRY IT IN A GROUP!!!! Last week we got 4 MORE new Precinct Committeemen.
PHONE BANK

TONIGHT!!


Thurs Oct 11 7-8:30 Wheaton
call 630-234-6171 to RSVP
Mon Oct 15 7-8:30 Elmhurst call 630-834-1461 Let us know you are coming so we can have enough call packets prepared and can give you directions. THIS IS A PROVEN METHOD OF GETTING NEW PC'S AND IT IS FUN!
COME TRY IT.
ONLY 25 days until the end of the petition drive!! What you can do today!
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW (Please)!!
MUST ATTEND PC TRAINING!!!!!
Precinct Committeeman WHO HAVE NOT BEEN TRAINED can become so at the October 18th meeting of OTDB at the home of Amy Tauchman 567 Lowden Ave Glen Ellyn. If you have not attended before, please make the time as it will enhance your skills at every level. Call 834-1461 to say you are coming

  • Please make sure that you have received all the info and materials you need to get the signatures in your precinct. Connie has sent email precinct kits to all of those who have email access and we think that's you. Write to her at bakerce@aol.com if you still need materials for your precinct.
  • You will need 10 valid Dem signatures but get all 30 to have a cushion against any Republican shenanigans! More signatures means more people on your side and those people will help build the base that will truly TURN DUPAGE BLUE over the next few election cycles. Get signatures from registered Dems only, please, just to be safe.
  • Pick a date in the next month to have a potluck or coffee to which you can invite the Dems in your precinct while you are gathering their signatures. Connie has sent the templates for these to everyone. Contact us if you haven't gotten these.INVITE CANDIDATES TO ATTEND!
  • Then take an hour or two a week for the next couple of weeks to carry around your petition, ask for signatures and let people see what the only other Democrat on their block looks like! The people who RSVP/show up to your event are your core team and will become your friends and the people you reach for to help cover their part of the precinct. Remember, these people will be happy to see you!
  • Please check out our Precinct Committeeman FAQ here
THINGS TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON
October 11-October 17






UPCOMING EVENTS (always watch for updates on our website http://www.turndupageblue.com)
EVERY DAY Precinct Committee Candidates are out gathering Signatures for themselves and our Democratic candidates. Are you? Call if you need help! 469-4931
October 11th Phone bank Wheaton call 234-6171 Phone bank Elmhurst for Addison 630-421-2405
October 13th Canvassing for Gary Nowak Meet at Panera Bread North and York Streets Elmhurst PIZZA at Two Brothers 128 Park afterward (2 p.m.)
October 14th Progressive Fest Big Rock IL
October 15th Bob shares OTDB vision with Lisle Township
October 16th First Turn in Tuesday Panera Glen Ellyn
October 17th Addison Township Dems meeting  Petitions can be notarized and turned in
BONUS
October 18th OTDB Meeting WATCH FOR SPECIAL FLYER IN YOUR EMAIL
October 19th
Forgotten Youth" Conference An educational conference on issues facing sexual minority and gender variant youth. Details
here.
October 20th  Bob and Amy on Public Perspective 8 pm
Comcast Ch 19

Keep the heat on the Gov and ask him to amendatorily veto the discriminatory provisions relating to DuPage County. The numbers:
217-782-0244 or 312-814-2121
While you're at it call Sen Cronin
630.792.0040 too and ask him to explain the justification for the amendment to increase ballot signatures from .5-1.5% in DUPAGE ONLY
Here is a link to a recent editorial on the subject


Getting Dem Youth involved at Elmhurst College
Justin Heath, our Youth development coordinator will be speaking to a group at Elmhurst College next Tuesday from 1130-1230.  The Students for Political Awareness are sponsoring the event, hopefully with the help of a couple other student organizations. Anyone who would like to help him organize this powerful vote sector, please contact him at 747-4992.
 
 
Youth Coordinator- Justin Heath
Latino Voter Outreach- Kathy Salzano or Cecilia Guzmán
Muslim Voter Outreach Naim Mansour
Sincerely,
Operation Turn DuPage Blue