6. Road Trip to SC for Obama

1) South Carolina Canvassing Carpool: November 30- December 2
DC for Obama's official border state is South Carolina.  The campaign wants our efforts aimed there, and it's a lot warmer in January there than in Iowa.  The majority of our phone banking, fundraising and canvassing efforts will be aimed at South Carolina.  

Several dedicated volunteers have organized a trip to South Carolina for the weekend of November 30-December 2.  Right now, we have two cars and a handful of folks slated for each car, but this is the call for more!  Our big need is drivers and autos; there has been talk of splitting a van, which is relatively affordable to rent for the weekend.  We plan on leaving DC Friday evening, though with more cars some may be able to depart earlier.  We'll arrive in South Carolina late Friday, sleep somewhere, possibly a floor, provided by the campaign, wake up early Saturday and work.  Mostly, we'll do door to door canvassing with some phone banking, depending on our final headcount  We'll leave Sunday afternoon and be back in time for bed Sunday night, 12/2. If you'd like to jump on board -- especially if you have wheels to volunteer -- please contact me at ianindc@gmail.com.

7. John Edwards Speaks in Vienna Nov. 30

Come hear John Edwards outline his vision for the Democratic Party and our country at the Democratic National Committee Fall Meeting on Friday, November 30, 2007, at the Sheraton Premiere Hotel in Tyson's Corner (8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182).

Senator Edwards is scheduled to speak at approximately 10:45 a.m. However, since the doors will be opening at 10:00 a.m., we ask that you join us at 8:30 am in the hotel lobby since individuals will be allowed into the hotel ballroom on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will have free Edwards for President t-shirts available in the lobby for those who RSVP and arrive at the hotel by 8:30 am.
What: John Edwards' speech at the DNC National Committee Fall Meeting
When: Friday, November 30, 2007 - 8:30 a.m. start
Where: Sheraton Premiere Hotel, Tyson's Corner
8661 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182
Please take a moment to RSVP:www.johnedwards.com/events/rsvp/200 71130-dnc-rsvp
You're welcome and encouraged to bring friends and family along too.

8. Community Service/Tree Planting for Obama Dec 1 & 2

On Saturday, 1 December, and Sunday Dec.  2  DC for Obama volunteers will continue community service activities, this time for the final residential tree planting events for the season.  If location is a factor, the 1 Dec event is at 16th & Monroe NW (Ward 1) and the 2 Dec event is at 16th & Whittier NW (Ward 4).

Please contact hodaria@cna.org Apriel Hodari to participate!

9. DC for Democracy Meetup & Holiday Party

DC for Democracy is DC's largest & most active political group.  DCFD meets the first Wednesday of every month at historic & delicious Ben's Chili Bowl, 1210 U St., NW.  The next Meetup is Dec. 5, at the usual time of 7:00 PM.  The agenda is not yet set, but meetings usually have interesting speakers with plenty of time for informal networking.  Also, save the date for DCFD's Holiday Party on Dec. 13 at Marty's on Barricks Row in Capitol Hill East.

10. Dec. 6, Affordable Fundraiser for Real Democrat Donna Edwards (MD-4)

The most important congressional race in the Mid-Atlantic Region is the challenge of Real Democrat against Liebercrat All Wynn in Marylan's 4th district which includes parts of Prince Georges & Montgomery counties.  Join Donna on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 5:30 - 8:00 PM at the home of Stewart Mott, 122 Maryland Ave., NE right near the Hart Senate Office Building.  A minimum donation of $23 is requested, for credit card donations go to: http://www.actblue.com/page/karendarcy, cocktails & refreshments provided!  For more info contact Darcy Scott Martin. 202-547-1323 or darcy@truemajority.org  Donna Edwards is a great candidate who will serve the district and our region well!

11.  Dec. 6 Holiday Fundraiser/Gala for Hillary

Date: Thursday, December 6th, Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (program begins at 8:00 p.m.)
Location: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington, DC Contribution: $500 - individual $2,300 - bring the whole family! a limited amount of $250 tickets will be available prior to November 15th,  Contact Jessica Wasserman jessica@wassermandc.com

12. Special Phone Back in Arlington for Obama, Dec. 9

DCFO is leading a South Carolina phone bank on Sunday, December 9th at the Arlington Democratic Headquarters.  This is a great chance to reach out to potential voters on behalf of the S.C. campaign and meet fellow Obama supporters in the DC area.  For this event you will need your cell phone and possibly your charger.  You won't need computers as we will be using printed out lists.  

To RSVP to this event, please contact Paige Shevlin at paige.shevlin@googlemail.com, by Sunday, December 2.  

Details: Sunday, December 9th, 4PM Arlington Democratic Headquarters 2009 14th St N # 612
Arlington, VA (3 blocks from Court House metro)

13. DC Democrats Debate Watch & Holiday Party, Dec. 10

As the holiday season approaches, we as Democrats should come together to celebrate our principles, foster unity and make contributions to our party and youths in our city.   To that end, the DC Democratic State Committee (DCDSC) will host a debate watch and holiday party on Monday, December 10, 2007.  It will be at the 18th Amendment restaurant and bar, from 6 p.m to midnight.  The restaurant is at 613 Pennsylvania Avenue, one block from the Eastern Market Metro station.  Admission will be a minimum contribution of $10 and a book for a youth up to the age of 12.   The funds raised that evening will be earmarked for the DC delegate caucus and the DC delegation expenses at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.  A third of the financial proceeds at the door will be allotted to the ward organizations based on the attendance from their respective wards.  Also, the last DNC sanctioned debate of the presidential candidates will be televised that evening from California.

I would deeply appreciate your being a sponsor for this event, which will list your name or your organization's on the invitation.   Individual sponsorship is $50 and organizational is $100.  To be listed on the invitation, your check must be received by November 30th.  We plan to make this a great event and your support and presence will be critical to its success.  Please make checks payable to the DC Democratic State Committee and mail to me at 2401 Shannon Place, SE, Washington, DC 20020.

Please spread the word that on December 10th the place to be will be with DC Democrats for a night of voter education, wonderful food, music, dancing and fabulously festive people.  Yours for Democratic Party progress, Philip E. Pannell, DCDSC Holiday Party Committee Chairman

14. Volunteer for Obama, CHEAP AIRFARES TO NH Dec. 14 - 16

The bottom line is that the weekend of Dec. 14 is the time to make a difference for Barack Obama and the price is right.  Airfares to New Hampshire the weekend of December 14 (BWI-MHT) are really low but act quickly!

New Hampshire may make or break the Obama campaign.  It is the place to make a difference for Barack Obama and experience the work & rituals of American politics when it matters and make quality contacts with the swing voters.  Last weekend, 14 commited Obama supporters made the long drive to New Hampshire where we knocked on doors of over 900 Democratic & independent voters, met Sen. Obama's sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, met a real rising star in Dem. politics, Rep, Patrick Murphy, and helped out with all sorts of work at the bustling Obama State Headquarters.  As for the late evenings, we mostly just slept but whatever happens in Manchester, stays in Manchester.  We had fun & we made a difference.  We were unanimously impressed with the Obama field organization.  They used us well.

Our next push is for the weekend of December 14.  It's great if people want to make the 9-10 hour drive.  This time flying is an option.  Southwest Airlines is offering very low fares for travel between BWI Airport and MHT Manchester, NH airport, the weekend of December 14.  The flight option is just about $50 more than you would spend splitting gas expenses among 3 or 4 people. Currently, tickets are available on Southwest's entire, direct flight schedule on both Dec. 14 & 16 at $59 each way.  Southwest has 7 flights each day.  Of course, airline fares can vary hourly, the website is www.iflyswa.com  Rental car rates also look very reasonable.  Other flights are available from Dulles on Southwest and National on US Airways, but when I just checked Tuesday morning, the real bargain fares were from BWI Airport.

Please give it serious consideration.  This is the time! New Hampshire is the Place. The New Hampshire primary will be Jan. 8.  So many people tell me they want to work in New Hampshire, but they think they can just "get around to it sometime."  Sometime is running out.  If you can't come to NH that weekend, please talk this up and forward it to friends who support real change and Barack Obama and are actually willing to do something about it.  Make your own reservation.  The campaign can arrange a place to sleep -- probably the floor of a staffers shared home.  Some of us will stay at the Sheraton Four Points or the Econo Lodge, both in Manchester.  Questions? call Howard Park at 202-544-6262 or hpark4@aol.com  

ALSO, the Obama Campaign needs you in New Hampshire anytime, if you have any time in your schedule between now & the primary, contact Brian Sullivan bsullivan@barackobama com.

15.  Draft Scott Kleeb for US Senate from Nebraska

Scott Kleeb is the best thing to come out of the Great Plains since Jon Tester of Montana rocked the political world in 2006.  This time, the red state of Nebraska will send a progressive and a real rancher to Washington.  Check out http://stepforward.draftkleeb.com/

16. Edwards Meetup Group in Silver Spring