CHAN-GRAM May 16, 2008
Chan-Gram
Latest News from Wilma Chan, Progressive and Effective
Democrat for CA State Senate, District 9
| www.wilmachan.org | 510-464-1077 | Visit us on Facebook | May 16, 2008 |
In this issue:
A Note from Wilma: Countdown!
Welcome to our Senate Corps
Campaign Stars
Must See TV
Upcoming
Warning
A Note From Wilma…………….
Dear Friends and Supporters:
THIS IS IT! The election is just 18 days away and thousands of people who will be voting by mail are receiving and casting their ballots.
We need your help to win.
Our phonebanks are humming and volunteers are getting a very good response from voters. Our challenge is the huge size of the Senate District – which runs from Richmond to Oakland to Livermore, and just about everywhere in between. Please take out your calendar, figure out what dates you can help make calls to voters, help in the office or other campaign work.
Our Phonebanks are buzzing! Join us:
√ Monday-Thursday from 4:30pm-8:30pm
√ Saturday mornings at 10:00am and Sunday afternoons from 3-8:30pm
My schedule has been packed, with two candidate forums hosted by the League of Women Voters, a candidate forum hosted by Bananas Child Care Resource and Referral, news interviews, successful fundraisers in Piedmont and Sacramento, walking door to door in Oakland, and time on the phone talking to voters.
In between, I taught my last class for the semester at UC Berkeley to a great group of students who are now off to the Capitol for exciting internships. I also got to spend a little time with my new grandson, now two weeks old –– an ever present reminder of why we’re working so hard for quality education, access to healthcare, good jobs and a protected environment.
I don’t have to tell you that the campaign has reached ‘crunch time’. We have just 18 days to reach voters. I need your help and I’d love to visit with you and catch up at a phone bank. Pick up the phone and call 464-1077 or send an email to Isela@ chanforsenate.com and lend a hand! Dislike phoning? Email Wayne at Wayne@chanforsenate.com to help with scanning data and more. He can also arrange for a sign to be delivered to your home or office.
Warmly,
Wilma
Welcome to the Senate Corps
We have been joined by several talented students who make up our Senate Corps. They’re helping with the campaign and learning about leadership opportunities in politics and public policy:
Andrew Adelman is a student at UC Berkeley with an interest in international affairs. He lives in Berkeley. Andrew has been with us since late last summer.
Our newest additions are:
Mo Himod is a student at CSU East Bay with an interest in public policy and government. Mo lives in the Glenview neighborhood of Oakland.
Pedro Terazas-Medina is a senior at Alameda High School. He is interested in campaigns, legislation and public policy. He will be attending St. Mary’s in the fall.
Matt Villegas is also a senior at Alameda High and will be attending UC Irvine in the fall.
Ian Merrifield from Encinal High has just joined us. He is also a senior, bound for Harvard in the fall.
Campaign Stars Who Go the Extra Mile
Gilda G.
Dave C.
Thuy N.
Terry B.
Stephanie K.
Mo H.
Lisa C-S.
Isela R.
Wayne N.
Nora M.
Pat B.
Edith A-W.
Sherry H.
Dong S.
Bill S.
Steve Mc.
Dana E.
Yard Signs
Our yard signs are flying out the door. We have just 160 left, so if you’d like one delivered to your home or office, please email wayne@chanforsenate.com with your name, phone and address. Be sure to specify whether you want a yard or window sign.
Deadline: Fundraising
One of the facts of campaigns is the need for funding to pay for phones, mailers to voters, yard signs and more.
The next deadline for reporting donations is midnight tomorrow, Saturday, May 17. You can help by donating on-line at www.wilmachan.org
The next fundraising event is set for May 21, a Gala Reception in Downtown Oakland. For details, please call Veronica at 510-464-1077.
Must See TV and Smart Voter
Last week, the Alameda League of Women Voters held a candidate forum. You can catch it on Alameda cable 5/19 & 22 at 9pm. The Piedmont League also hosted a forum – details to follow on broadcast dates and times. Meanwhile, our web page on the League’s Smart Voter project is UP. Check it out – it’s one of the very best things the League does.
WARNING
In the final days of the campaign, we will likely face some negative campaigning and nasty rumors. What you read or hear from our opponents should be taken with a grain (or more) of salt. You can reach us to get the facts at 510-464-1077.