Democratic Political Caravan/Whistle Stop details for Saturday, October 30

Here are some more details for the Political Caravan/Whistle Stop for next Saturday

From: "Jonathan R. Veit" jveit@bellsouth.net
Date: October 23, 2010 12:09:00 PM EDT
To: Oconee Dems oconee@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [oconee] Political Caravan/Whistle Stop [1 Attachment]


[Attachment(s) from Jonathan R. Veit included below]
As many of you already know, on Saturday, October 30th there will be a Democratic political Caravan touring the 10th District. Each county in the district has been asked to host a caravan stop.  The Oconee Democrats will host a caravan stop from 11:00 – 11:45 am. It will take place at the courthouse in Watkinsville. The candidates traveling with the caravan will include Russell Edwards, Keith Moffett, and Darryl Hicks. All the statewide candidates have been invited. No word yet on whether others will be participating.
Keith Moffett - candidate for PSC

Some committee members have volunteered to provide light refreshments and help set up. People who want to help please meet at the courthouse at 10:30 am. If you have something you'd like to contribute, please email me off the list serve so that I can tell you whether or nor it is already being provided.

The most important thing we need is bodies. This is an opportunity to show people that there are active and engaged Democrats in Oconee. Please make every effort to be there. It is only 45 minutes. I think the Farmers Market has been extended, so that gives you another reason to be in Watkinsville. Bring your family. Bring your friends.

I have attached the most recent Caravan notes as a MSWord file. Most questions you have can be answered by looking at that document.

Thanks!

Jonathan Veit
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Attachment(s) from Jonathan R. Veit

1 of 1 File(s)
 Caravan Notes.doc
Caravan Notes – Updated October 17


WHO – The eight Democratic County Parties of District 10 along Hwy 441, the Democratic candidates involved in elections in those counties, and lots of Democratic voters.

WHAT – A lively Caravan of Democrats and Candidates traveling up Hwy 441 and making rally stops in each county. 

WHEN – October 30, Saturday. Beginning at 8AM in Putnam County and ending at 8PM in Rabun County.

WHERE – Following Hwy 441 South to North, with rally stops in: 
Eatonton in Putnam
Madison in Morgan
Watkinsville in Oconee
Athens in Clarke
Commerce in Jackson
Homer in Banks
Clarksville in Habersham
Clayton in Rabun.
WHY – To bring the Get Out to Vote message to that county’s Democrats, invigorate our base voters, and inspire everyone.

HOW
8:00 – 9:00 Eatonton, Putnam: Breakfast rally at Sheila’s restaurant close to the town square. Fred Ward is contact.
9:45 – 10:30 Madison, Morgan: Whistle Stop rally on the Courthouse steps. Patsy is contact. OK’d by City.
11:00 – 11:45 Watkinsville, Oconee: Whistle Stop rally. Light refreshments. Hopes to have it on Courthouse steps. Jonathan Veit is contact.
12:15 – 1:30 Athens, Clarke: Lunch rally. Nancy Thompson is contact. Working with Mehul on location. Varsity said no. Possibly next to UGA arch.
2:15 – 3:00 Commerce, Jackson: Whistle Stop rally. Contact: Gail Cox.
3:45 – 4:30 Homer, Banks: Whistle Stop rally. Possibly at Historic Courthouse. Contact: Donna Brown
5:15 – 6:30 Clarksville, Habersham: Supper Rally. Contact: George Birchby. April working with George. They will get the Habersham folks to go to Banks or Rabun, whichever we need.
7:15 – 8:00 Clayton, Rabun: Night Rally. Contact: Nannette Curran. April sais Rabun would like to have theirs earlier. Patsy will ask George B. about Habersham.
At each rally Russell will pass out phone bank sheets to participants who would like to make a few local canvassing calls immediately after rally at the site.

MISC.
Podium & banner – Russell will bring to each stop. Decorated.
Invite other District 10 counties to help.
Invite statewide candidates – Patsy sent email 10/19/10
Signs for caravan cars.

County parties provide – 
Light refreshments at whistle stops OR simple meals at three stops to be paid for individually.
Rally site – courthouse preferred.
The crowds
MC for rally
Local Democratic candidates




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