How to get others involved in the campaign:
One of my friends hosts a monthly "Barackfast".

It is a great way to bring supporters together and to introduce the curious/undecided to Sen. Obama. If you get a few people to join in on hosting duties, it is rather easy.

The recipe is simple.

+ One house and address, one easy-to-remember time. Ours is "First Sundays, 10am-2pm". It has to be something that you can invite someone to one time, they can miss four months, and know it will be happening and where.

+ A person committed to making breakfast. This cannot be a "potluck" and one cannot wonder what will show up the day of the event.

+ A group of people willing to pitch-in every Sunday, making coffee, grating, frying...whatever is required.

Then, just make breakfast, feed people, laugh and smile. Keep the menu within your means to make. One secret is that crepes are very easy to make; recipes on the web, and you'll never run out. You do need a crepe pan.

We made the contribution optional. If people take advantage, and they don't, that part becomes part of the "service" component of being active for Barack Obama. Life is not a free lunch, but occasionally, it's a free breakfast.

Make cards. Not too professional, or people begin to think it's an Evangelical event--it's not. It's about breakfast, good people, and service first. Good people inviting friends and enjoying themselves at Barackfast instead of going out to a restaurant.

Have a little bit of literature there. Have voter registration forms. Collect e-mail addresses; you'll want them later.
 

I love the breakfast idea! I never thought of that but ya thats well a grate idea. You get the 2 Kudos award!!
 

Great advice! Many thanks! I have tried to hold "coffees" for candidates in the past, and that's even less fuss and muss. All you need is a huge coffee urn that you refill as needed, cups, assorted condiments like cream and sugar, and several plates of sweet things like assorted cookies or little cakes. If you are campaigning for a local candidate,he or she will stop by and talk to the guests. Nothing heavy, more social than pressure.
 

You said it--more social than pressure. That has been our aim. It is a lot easier to invite someone who isn't involved to a social event than a planning meeting. We live in a somewhat conservative part of the state, so it is always nice to share a meal with other like-minded people.
 

Hey,

We've never met but I love your blog!

-Shermie
 

Read ur blog. Thanx
 

You win.
 

Excellent advice, all around...

For those who live too far removed from society that have access to headquarters/local offices, political blogs are also very helpful in staying informed about current and political events, and sometimes even read or reply to blogs written by representatives or candidates themselves (or one of their staffers).

some links:





Most, if not all candidates have a blog or two as well, and can be very interesting reads...
 

I think one great way to get involved and support the Obama campaign is using myspace more to our advantage, if everyone would simply put the words "4 Obama" after their username, it would create a serious buzz throughout the site.
 

go go go! Obama! :D
 

I love all the work you are doing!!