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Meeting Wrap-Up and Tons of New Info
RECAP
If you're fired up and ready to go, this is the place to be!
We had an amazing turnout at our general interest meeting this week and we hope all of you keep coming back. Thank you to all who painted the cannon Wednesday night - especially the freshmen! It looked great and was the kind of display of bipartisanship both candidates discussed at the Forum on National Service last night.
We are very glad that you’ll be joining us this fall and particularly hope to see you Tuesday to help with Carl’s primary and our Tuesday meeting. Please note that all meetings will now take place in Eaton 206, not Braker 001, on Tuesdays at 9 PM. Beyond those, we have tons of great activities going on:
Canvass for Carl: Carl
Sciortino graduated from Tufts in 2000 and is the State Rep for our district. He is facing a tough re-election campaign. He is a great friend, resource, advocate, and provider of internships for Tufts students and we really want to support him as much as possible. Primary Day is this Tuesday, Sept. 16. Carl's campaign is looking for people to take shifts standing outside the polls giving voters last minute reminders.
Contact Carl’s campaign manager and ’09 Jumbo Kevin at kevin [dot] lownds
gmail [dot] com to sign up. PLEASE PLEASE help with this – Carl has been a huge asset to the Tufts community.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tufts students have a series of special opportunities thanks to Professor Alan Solomont. For both sets of events, space is limited and you must RSVP to douglas [dot] footegmail [dot] com.
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Solomont
Lunches: The first: his lunch series with highly distinguished guests. All lunches are at noon in the Rabb Room at Lincoln Filene Hall. This Thursday, Sept 18 will be Ron Kaufman, White House Political Director for President George H.W. Bush. Next Thursday, Sept 25, is Dick Gephardt, former Democratic House Majority and Minority leader, Candidate for President in 1988 and 2004.
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Kennedy Library events: Professors Solomont and Shattuck have gotten some extra tickets for Tufts students to attend Kennedy Library events. The first one? On Friday, Sept 19 veteran political reporters Jonathan Alter of Newsweek and Mark Halperin of Time Magazine will discuss this election in a historical context and focus on the factors that will determine who will be the 44th President of the United States. Wow.
Run for freshman rep! At September 23rd meeting, there will be elections for two Freshman Rep positions. Freshman Reps get to try out work in all different areas, take on their own projects, and help decide the direction of the organization, working with the rest of the e-board. If you want to run for Freshman Rep, please prepared to the Sept 23 meeting with a brief (3-5 minute) statement about why you are running and what you can bring to the organization.
Join the e-board! For members who are looking to take on a greater role in the Dems, there are plenty of opportunities available. Everyone is encouraged to apply to be on the
Executive Board. In an essay of 400-500 words please state which position you would like to apply and why. Also include any qualifications or past experience you have relating to the position or with the Tufts Democrats (or politics in general). For the webmaster and Forum positions, you are encouraged to include a sample of your work. All
applications should be emailed to Shana (shana [dot] hurleytufts [dot] edu)
before 6 PM on Friday, September 26.
There are four positions currently open. The general expectations follow. For each, bear in mind joining the e-board requires greater attendance at an e-board meeting each week; involvement in most (if not all) Dems activities, events, and projects; and requires a more substantial time commitment.
I.
Social Committee Chair (Plan social events for the Tufts Democrats including parties, Boston-area outings, and debate watching events. Presence at board meetings mandatory.)
II.
Board Member-at-Large (Work on special projects and take control over specific events. Presence at board meetings mandatory.)
III.
Managing Editor of The Forum (Experience with campus publications or your college newspaper? Want to make The Forum the place for
progressive commentary at Tufts? Help us out! Contact jessica [dot] abelsontufts [dot] edu with questions).
IV.
Webmaster (Help us improve the functionality and content of our website, making it a resource of which we can maximize the potential.)
Please also bear in mind that the general membership is expected to play a role on all three of these projects. As such, even if you’re not on the e-board, there are LOADS of opportunities to be very involved and there will be plenty of opportunities to take ownership of your own project this fall.
Want to shout from the mountains about the failure of the last 8 years? Write for The Forum, our blog, or the Campus Voices blog. If you're a more vocal person, we also have a partnership with the Tufts radio station, WMFO, and its show The Rundown in which a Dems member speaks each week about a policy issue. Stay tuned for those opportunities or contact Jessie (jessica [dot] abelsontufts [dot] edu) for Forum-specific questions.
Do you have voting questions? For general voting questions, use Senator Obama’s new site VoteforChange.com. For specific inquiries, contact Tufts Votes or Emily specifically (emily [dot] hellmantufts [dot] edu).
STUDENTS FOR BARACK OBAMA (SFBO)
Students for Barack Obama is a subgroup of the Tufts Dems focused one awesome goal – getting Senator Barack Obama elected to the presidency of the United
States. If you didn't make it to their first meeting and you are not on their email list but would like to be, contact them at tuftsbarackobamagmail [dot] com.
They are doing great work – look at all of these opportunities to be involved!
Phone Bank:
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Friday, Sept. 12, 4 - 8 p.m. in Mayer Campus Center room 208.
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We'll bring some treats. You bring your cell phone, laptop, and chargers. Training will be provided. Stop by at any time and stay as long as you can. For more info about phone banking, contact Beata (BeataB74gmail [dot] com).
Voter Registration and GOTV:
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Voter Registration: Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 - 6 p.m. at Hotung Cafe (Campus Center)
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Dorm Storm (voter reg.): Monday, Sept. 15, 9 p.m at Mayer Campus Ccenter lobby Registering voters is the key to victory in November and registration closes in less than a month!
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For more information about SFBO voter reg efforts or questions about registration, contact Dena (dena [dot] greenblumtufts [dot] edu).
Canvasses:
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Saturday RALLY WITH BARACK and Canvass: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:45 a.m. - approx. 5 p.m. Barack Obama and Joe Biden will be rallying in Manchester, NH on Saturday morning. We will attend the
rally and then canvass for a few hours. The rally is free.
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Sunday, Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m. - approx. 5:30 p.m. For both canvasses, meet on the Professors Row side of the campus center. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.
-
We need CARS AND DRIVERS!! We are contacting the campaign about additional vans, but if we have more people than seats, we will have to go on a first come, first serve basis. E-mail Ben at benjamin [dot] j [dot] silvergmail [dot] com to save your spot and let him know if you have a car or if you have any questions about canvassing for Barack Obama in NH.
CAMPAIGNS and INTERNSHIPS
IOPC: The Tisch College offers internships focused on
researching policy through the Institute of Political Citizenship. They seek to educate and motivate students to understand the policy side of politics – by engaging in state and local government though working on policies that address local community needs. You work directly with State Reps or local non-profits in this remarkable hands-on opportunity. For questions, contact the IOPC folks (iopcinternshipsgmail [dot] com)
at the IOPC. Applications will be available in-person at the next Dems meeting and can be found in the attachment to this post.
Senator Kerry: We also want to support Senator John Kerry who is running for re-election as well in a primary challenge for this Tuesday. Senator Kerry does another good friend of college Dems and this is one of the few times he has asked us for anything in return. If you have even just a half an hour you can do virtual phonebanking from your very own cell phone. Contact Lucy (lucy [dot] perkinstufts [dot] edu) for the info.
Congressman Markey: The campaign for our beloved Representative Ed Markey is looking for interns for the fall. Flexible schedule, unpaid. This is a really hands-on internship; you will work closely with the Political and Finance
Director as well as the Congressman and his district office staff. You will help plan events, organize supporters, and also do some administrative work. This is a great opportunity. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Kate at katebazinskyedmarkey [dot] org. If you want to speak to a former intern, email Rachel [dot] Knechttufts [dot] edu.
CALENDAR
See announcements or the SFBO sections for more details.
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Friday, Sept 12: SFBO Phone Bank @ CC 208
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Saturday, Sept 13: Canvass for Carl; Manchester Obama Rally
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Sunday, Sept 14: SFBO Derry, NH Canvass
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Monday, Sept 15: SFBO Voter Reg @ Hotung
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Monday, Sept 15: SFBO Voter Reg Dorm Storms
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Tuesday, Sept 16: State Rep. Carl Sciortino’s Primary
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Thursday, Sept 18: Ron Kaufman for Solomont lunch
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Friday, Sept 19: Jonathan Alter and Mark
Halperin at the Kennedy Library
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Saturday, Sept 20: Rally for Change @ BU
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Tuesday, Sept 23: Freshman Rep Elections @ Dems Meeting
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Friday, Sept 26: E-board Position Apps due via email
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Thursday, Sept 25: Dick Gephardt for Solomont lunch
-
Friday, Sept 26: Presidential Debate on FP/National
Security Watch Party w/ SFBO @ Hotung Lounge
The torch has been passed and this is an amazing time to be a young Democrat.
We're thrilled to have all of you on board! SEE YOU ON TUESDAY IN EATON!
Lucy
Secretary, Tufts Democrats
http://www.voteforchange.com
"Decisions are made by those who show up."
~Aaron Sorkin~
gmail [dot] com to sign up. PLEASE PLEASE help with this – Carl has been a huge asset to the Tufts community.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tufts students have a series of special opportunities thanks to Professor Alan Solomont. For both sets of events, space is limited and you must RSVP to douglas [dot] footegmail [dot] com.
-
Solomont
Lunches: The first: his lunch series with highly distinguished guests. All lunches are at noon in the Rabb Room at Lincoln Filene Hall. This Thursday, Sept 18 will be Ron Kaufman, White House Political Director for President George H.W. Bush. Next Thursday, Sept 25, is Dick Gephardt, former Democratic House Majority and Minority leader, Candidate for President in 1988 and 2004.
-
Kennedy Library events: Professors Solomont and Shattuck have gotten some extra tickets for Tufts students to attend Kennedy Library events. The first one? On Friday, Sept 19 veteran political reporters Jonathan Alter of Newsweek and Mark Halperin of Time Magazine will discuss this election in a historical context and focus on the factors that will determine who will be the 44th President of the United States. Wow.
Run for freshman rep! At September 23rd meeting, there will be elections for two Freshman Rep positions. Freshman Reps get to try out work in all different areas, take on their own projects, and help decide the direction of the organization, working with the rest of the e-board. If you want to run for Freshman Rep, please prepared to the Sept 23 meeting with a brief (3-5 minute) statement about why you are running and what you can bring to the organization.
Join the e-board! For members who are looking to take on a greater role in the Dems, there are plenty of opportunities available. Everyone is encouraged to apply to be on the
Executive Board. In an essay of 400-500 words please state which position you would like to apply and why. Also include any qualifications or past experience you have relating to the position or with the Tufts Democrats (or politics in general). For the webmaster and Forum positions, you are encouraged to include a sample of your work. All
applications should be emailed to Shana (shana [dot] hurleytufts [dot] edu)
before 6 PM on Friday, September 26.
There are four positions currently open. The general expectations follow. For each, bear in mind joining the e-board requires greater attendance at an e-board meeting each week; involvement in most (if not all) Dems activities, events, and projects; and requires a more substantial time commitment.
I.
Social Committee Chair (Plan social events for the Tufts Democrats including parties, Boston-area outings, and debate watching events. Presence at board meetings mandatory.)
II.
Board Member-at-Large (Work on special projects and take control over specific events. Presence at board meetings mandatory.)
III.
Managing Editor of The Forum (Experience with campus publications or your college newspaper? Want to make The Forum the place for
progressive commentary at Tufts? Help us out! Contact jessica [dot] abelsontufts [dot] edu with questions).
IV.
Webmaster (Help us improve the functionality and content of our website, making it a resource of which we can maximize the potential.)
Please also bear in mind that the general membership is expected to play a role on all three of these projects. As such, even if you’re not on the e-board, there are LOADS of opportunities to be very involved and there will be plenty of opportunities to take ownership of your own project this fall.
Want to shout from the mountains about the failure of the last 8 years? Write for The Forum, our blog, or the Campus Voices blog. If you're a more vocal person, we also have a partnership with the Tufts radio station, WMFO, and its show The Rundown in which a Dems member speaks each week about a policy issue. Stay tuned for those opportunities or contact Jessie (jessica [dot] abelsontufts [dot] edu) for Forum-specific questions.
Do you have voting questions? For general voting questions, use Senator Obama’s new site VoteforChange.com. For specific inquiries, contact Tufts Votes or Emily specifically (emily [dot] hellmantufts [dot] edu).
STUDENTS FOR BARACK OBAMA (SFBO)
Students for Barack Obama is a subgroup of the Tufts Dems focused one awesome goal – getting Senator Barack Obama elected to the presidency of the United
States. If you didn't make it to their first meeting and you are not on their email list but would like to be, contact them at tuftsbarackobamagmail [dot] com.
They are doing great work – look at all of these opportunities to be involved!
Phone Bank:
-
Friday, Sept. 12, 4 - 8 p.m. in Mayer Campus Center room 208.
-
We'll bring some treats. You bring your cell phone, laptop, and chargers. Training will be provided. Stop by at any time and stay as long as you can. For more info about phone banking, contact Beata (BeataB74gmail [dot] com).
Voter Registration and GOTV:
-
Voter Registration: Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 - 6 p.m. at Hotung Cafe (Campus Center)
-
Dorm Storm (voter reg.): Monday, Sept. 15, 9 p.m at Mayer Campus Ccenter lobby Registering voters is the key to victory in November and registration closes in less than a month!
-
For more information about SFBO voter reg efforts or questions about registration, contact Dena (dena [dot] greenblumtufts [dot] edu).
Canvasses:
-
Saturday RALLY WITH BARACK and Canvass: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:45 a.m. - approx. 5 p.m. Barack Obama and Joe Biden will be rallying in Manchester, NH on Saturday morning. We will attend the
rally and then canvass for a few hours. The rally is free.
-
Sunday, Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m. - approx. 5:30 p.m. For both canvasses, meet on the Professors Row side of the campus center. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.
-
We need CARS AND DRIVERS!! We are contacting the campaign about additional vans, but if we have more people than seats, we will have to go on a first come, first serve basis. E-mail Ben at benjamin [dot] j [dot] silvergmail [dot] com to save your spot and let him know if you have a car or if you have any questions about canvassing for Barack Obama in NH.
CAMPAIGNS and INTERNSHIPS
IOPC: The Tisch College offers internships focused on
researching policy through the Institute of Political Citizenship. They seek to educate and motivate students to understand the policy side of politics – by engaging in state and local government though working on policies that address local community needs. You work directly with State Reps or local non-profits in this remarkable hands-on opportunity. For questions, contact the IOPC folks (iopcinternshipsgmail [dot] com)
at the IOPC. Applications will be available in-person at the next Dems meeting and can be found in the attachment to this post.
Senator Kerry: We also want to support Senator John Kerry who is running for re-election as well in a primary challenge for this Tuesday. Senator Kerry does another good friend of college Dems and this is one of the few times he has asked us for anything in return. If you have even just a half an hour you can do virtual phonebanking from your very own cell phone. Contact Lucy (lucy [dot] perkinstufts [dot] edu) for the info.
Congressman Markey: The campaign for our beloved Representative Ed Markey is looking for interns for the fall. Flexible schedule, unpaid. This is a really hands-on internship; you will work closely with the Political and Finance
Director as well as the Congressman and his district office staff. You will help plan events, organize supporters, and also do some administrative work. This is a great opportunity. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Kate at katebazinskyedmarkey [dot] org. If you want to speak to a former intern, email Rachel [dot] Knechttufts [dot] edu.
CALENDAR
See announcements or the SFBO sections for more details.
-
Friday, Sept 12: SFBO Phone Bank @ CC 208
-
Saturday, Sept 13: Canvass for Carl; Manchester Obama Rally
-
Sunday, Sept 14: SFBO Derry, NH Canvass
-
Monday, Sept 15: SFBO Voter Reg @ Hotung
-
Monday, Sept 15: SFBO Voter Reg Dorm Storms
-
Tuesday, Sept 16: State Rep. Carl Sciortino’s Primary
-
Thursday, Sept 18: Ron Kaufman for Solomont lunch
-
Friday, Sept 19: Jonathan Alter and Mark
Halperin at the Kennedy Library
-
Saturday, Sept 20: Rally for Change @ BU
-
Tuesday, Sept 23: Freshman Rep Elections @ Dems Meeting
-
Friday, Sept 26: E-board Position Apps due via email
-
Thursday, Sept 25: Dick Gephardt for Solomont lunch
-
Friday, Sept 26: Presidential Debate on FP/National
Security Watch Party w/ SFBO @ Hotung Lounge
The torch has been passed and this is an amazing time to be a young Democrat.
We're thrilled to have all of you on board! SEE YOU ON TUESDAY IN EATON!
Lucy
Secretary, Tufts Democrats
http://www.voteforchange.com
"Decisions are made by those who show up."
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