Campaign in Boston This Wednesday

Obama for America is hosting an organizational meeting this Wednesday, August 8th, in Boston.

Join us for a campaign update from the national political staff and learn more about how you can help build our movement for change. Mass Action will be meeting immediately afterwards to check-in with regards to Boston area activities.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/bostonmeeting

Here are the details:

Obama for America – Boston organizational meeting
Wednesday, August 8th, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

**Mass Action caucus immediately after, 7pm

Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel
Grand Ballroom, Section A
425 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210

Please RSVP with the campaign so we can make sure there's enough space for everyone:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/bostonmeeting

We look forward to seeing you there.

If you have any questions, you can contact Jessica4Obama at gmail dot com. Hope you can make it!

NE Sand Sculpting Festival: Follow-up

Last Saturday, July 14th, members of Mass Action took to the streets and campaigned for Obama at Revere Beach's Annual Sand Sculpting Festival. It was a beautiful day and people were out to see and be seen.

Mass Action was there at 10am, which was on the earlier side of things, the event's population doubled by noontime and probably maxed out at 2pm. Just as many people were out to be at the beach as the Sand Sculptures (which were astounding feats in and of themselves).

We found people very receptive to receiving materials about Obama, some even asked about signing up to volunteer. It was a very different crowd than typical in Boston, a bit older and a bit more culturally integrated. Many people confessed they didn't know much about politics.

I originally wanted to attend this event because Revere isn't a place that is usually included in Boston area political events and yet the community is very strong and active. I met folks tabling for Revere High School Reunions in fact. It was rewarding to meet people who said they weren't involved in politics and wanted to know why I was.

It was a wonderful day--thanks to everyone who came out!!-- even though not everyone who signed up through my.barackobama were able to attend. So if you are interested in attending an event, always email the event leader or massaction08@gmail.com!

Taste Of Carnival

Dance and eat yourself silly once again this August the 26th at the Cambridge Carnival Events! Please send your captains an email if you want to join the festivities while spreading the hope! www.cambridgecarnival.com

LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL JULY 28th

Grassroots + Folk Festival = Hope, Action, Change!

The largest folk festival in America happens every year in Lowell, MA. This event showcases expression of "culture" and "diversity" (which I believe 'is an old wooden ship') through music, crafts and food. An estimated 300,000 are expected to attend this event. The festival provides us an excellent opportunity to get out the word about Barack Obama all the while enjoing the day and festivities.

Please arrive at the Lowell Folk Festival on Saturday, July 28th by 3PM, wearing your Obama gear.

Mass Action will rally on Merrimack Street in front of St. Anne's Church at 4PM to discuss our plans to hand out information, dialogue, sign people on to the movement and enjoy the music. It will be a blast!

John M. Mitchell is the point person for this event.

MyBO Address: http://my.barackobama.com/page/dashboard/privatee
mail: nilyatristyn@comcast.net

Time: Saturday, July 28 at 3:00 PM
Duration: 4 hours
Point Person: John Mitchell
Location: Lowell Folk Festival (Lowell, MA)
8 Kirk StreetLowell, MA 01852

Rain Date: July 29th

Hi Folks,

So you have nothing to do this Saturday?? Well have I got the news for you!!

Revere is hosting their 14th annual Sand Sculpting Festival this week and we are going Saturday to "Bah-Rock" the vote!!

Why don't you join us?

I'm Jessica, an Obama volunteer through Mass Action and I'll be coordinating this event.

Weather is looking good for this weekend, clear skies and a high of eighty degrees.

What to bring?
Food/money for lunch, water, sunscreen, a pen or two, whatever Obama gear you can wear, hat/sunglasses, and plenty of enthusiasm.

Where to meet?
Right now, we're planning to start at 10am. The festival started Monday and goes all week. Saturday has the highest traffic. I'm planning to be at the event 10-4pm, and am asking people to sign up for two hour shifts during that time. Let me know what you would like to commit and I can work with what we have.
Revere is T accessible, it's on the blue line and you can find out more about the festival at http://www.fitzysnowman.com/sculptors.html.

What are we doing?
Saturday's goal will be to sign up people to volunteer in the Boston area (through the great Mass Action for Obama) and also let them know about what a great resource this website is!
I'll be managing logistics which includes talking with NH headquarters re materials and what support they can offer.
Please let me know if you have any questions/comments/suggestions--I'm completely open to hearing from you.

How to sign up?
Visit http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4jwrl for more details OR simply email me at the address below.

Again, thanks so much stopping by and please get in touch with me even if you just want to introduce yourself.


Jessica

Jessica4Obama at gmail dot com